2015 Bahrain Grand Prix - Sakhir

[F1NAC]

It's very tough start here from dirty side. Fingers crossed for Vettel to challenge Lewis [-o<

[michl420]

Hamilton pole 2015 6 tenth faster than Rosberg pole 2014. In my opinion ferrari and the others are not that much faster. Looks like Mercedes is getting slower and slower. Because 6 tenth is not what i imagine in winter. Or they are so compromised for race setup

[Bomber_Pilot]

Well if Vettel manages to stay infront of Rosberg, we're in for quite a race. I've got 5€ on both Vettel and Kimi for tomorrow

[SectorOne]

It´s funny how the Mercedes dominance has totally skewed the perception of what is considered a close Qualifying.

[turbof1]

It's very tough start here from dirty side. Fingers crossed for Vettel to challenge Lewis [-o<

Vettel might try the same Hamilton did in China, very agressively lining up the car to cover Rosberg. Does mean of course he'll forfeit on any possible bad start Hamilton might have.

...Is it me or does Arivabene looks like one happy club bouncer??

[GrizzleBoy]

Wonder if Nico will carry an extra radio with him tomorrow......so he can tell Vettel to speed up because Kimi is getting close?

Couldn't resist.

[ismail1991]

Hamilton pole 2015 6 tenth faster than Rosberg pole 2014. In my opinion ferrari and the others are not that much faster. Looks like Mercedes is getting slower and slower. Because 6 tenth is not what i imagine in winter. Or they are so compromised for race setup

Maybe, different track and weather conditions compared to 2014, has an effect for the bad qualifying times today.

[Juzh]

It´s funny how the Mercedes dominance has totally skewed the perception of what is considered a close Qualifying.

Perception had gotten a wider operating window.

Quali a bit closer but expected since it´s more of a power track then China. I still think the gap in the race will be bigger then China.
As soon as the Medium´s gets slapped on i don´t think the Ferrari will be able to compete with the Merc.

So you're expecting OPP?

[De Jokke]

Lewis keeps merc's 100% poles rate intact.
Without him, it would have already been 50%.

Sign that contract Lewis!

[Juzh]

Hamilton pole 2015 6 tenth faster than Rosberg pole 2014. In my opinion ferrari and the others are not that much faster. Looks like Mercedes is getting slower and slower. Because 6 tenth is not what i imagine in winter. Or they are so compromised for race setup

Maybe, different track and weather conditions compared to 2014, has an effect for the bad qualifying times today.

What weather conditions? Wind?

[Alexgtt]

Very impressed with Vettel. I think he has the measure of Nico. Really hope Kimi comes to play as well.

[De Jokke]

I really expect Lewis too dig deep to keep Vettel at bay. The Ferrari seems to go better here.
Hope I'm wrong though. Go Lewis! =D>

[Juzh]

Speed trap:
http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/speed_trap_1.pdf

Merc solidly on top.

[Traction]

Not often you look at second on the grid and think that was the most impressive lap. Well done Seb..stunning lap for second.

[SparkyAMG]

I expect we'll see a race between Lewis and Seb, and a separate race between Nico and Raikonnen, but crucially, any one of them could win.