2014 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Helios
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beelsebob wrote:
I expect something along the lines of:
1. Merc
2. Ferrari
3. RBR
4. Williams

at this circuit.
More like

1. Merc






2. Rest

Honestly, this one should be a troublefree 1-2 for Mercedes if they get both cars to the finish.

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beelsebob wrote: I expect something along the lines of:
1. Merc
2. Ferrari
3. RBR
4. Williams

at this circuit.
Curious as to why you put ferrari in front of RB. Any particular reason? If last year (and years before) is anything to go by, bahrain being heavy rear limited should suit RB far more then the ever traction struggling ferrari.

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Juzh wrote:
beelsebob wrote: I expect something along the lines of:
1. Merc
2. Ferrari
3. RBR
4. Williams

at this circuit.
Curious as to why you put ferrari in front of RB. Any particular reason? If last year (and years before) is anything to go by, bahrain being heavy rear limited should suit RB far more then the ever traction struggling ferrari.
The Ferrari struggling for traction is a fair point, but I do think the PU is going to dominate over the traction issues, and RB are not going to be able to capitalise on their chassis.

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Juzh
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I believe its too close to call, hence 2. rbr/ferrari

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beelsebob wrote:
Juzh wrote:
beelsebob wrote: I expect something along the lines of:
1. Merc
2. Ferrari
3. RBR
4. Williams

at this circuit.
Curious as to why you put ferrari in front of RB. Any particular reason? If last year (and years before) is anything to go by, bahrain being heavy rear limited should suit RB far more then the ever traction struggling ferrari.
The Ferrari struggling for traction is a fair point, but I do think the PU is going to dominate over the traction issues, and RB are not going to be able to capitalise on their chassis.
Uhm, you are aware that that the Ferrari PU is has as bad if not even worse problems that the Renault one right now right? Or are you assuming it will become significantly better with whatever new software they bring?

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Don't understand why people put Ferrari on top of RB here, Ferrari engine + PU are the achilles heel for Ferrari right now, they have a big gap to mercedes engine and also some gap to renault engine.

From my perspective i see williams and mclaren stronger here than Ferrari.

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TheGkbrk wrote:I do think that Red Bull will be slower as well however their good traction may help them a bit. For Ferrari, they may be a bit closer to the front. If their suggested updates work that will be even better. So Merc dominate, RBR-Fer-Wil close fight for podium.
Alonso confirmed that won't have updates before China.

I don't know why everyone has faith in Ferrari at Sakhir...from my perspective Williams / Mclaren and Hulk will be very strong this weekend, even more than Alonso and Kimi.
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willmesquita wrote:
TheGkbrk wrote:I do think that Red Bull will be slower as well however their good traction may help them a bit. For Ferrari, they may be a bit closer to the front. If their suggested updates work that will be even better. So Merc dominate, RBR-Fer-Wil close fight for podium.
Alonso confirmed that won't have updates before China.

I don't know why everyone has faith in Ferrari at Sakhir...from my perspective Williams / Mclaren and Hulk will be very strong this weekend, even more than Alonso and Kimi.
Williams certainly, but I doubt McLaren will be strong here.

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ringo
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Podium for....The Force India of HULKENBERG...
Real talk!! being perfectly serious. :P
For Sure!!

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raymondu999
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beelsebob wrote:Bahrain as a circuit will not suit their car, so I expect them to be further away.
Don't forget they did dominate the last 2 races here though - and in 2012 that RB8 wasn't dominant at that stage in the season
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I think Williams have shown great dry pace and the speed trap/fuel figures indicate they have a very slippery car. I expect Bottas to really challenge for 3rd place behind Hamilton in 1st and Rosberg in 2nd.

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SpecialCircumstances wrote:
beelsebob wrote:
Juzh wrote: Curious as to why you put ferrari in front of RB. Any particular reason? If last year (and years before) is anything to go by, bahrain being heavy rear limited should suit RB far more then the ever traction struggling ferrari.
The Ferrari struggling for traction is a fair point, but I do think the PU is going to dominate over the traction issues, and RB are not going to be able to capitalise on their chassis.
Uhm, you are aware that that the Ferrari PU is has as bad if not even worse problems that the Renault one right now right? Or are you assuming it will become significantly better with whatever new software they bring?
Yes, yes, yes...Ferrari has of course the worst problems. Like always. :roll:
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There are rumours that FIA is considering cancelling grand prix based on human rights issues:

"...there is a direct correlation between intensified crackdowns on civilians and protesters in the lead up to and during previous Formula 1 events, including enclosing villages in barbed wire, setting up an excessive amount of police checkpoints, firing a disproportionate amount of tear gas into residential areas, and imprisoning protesters. " http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/03/ ... r-the-fia/
Plus bad publicity affecting business side (Ecclestone). I say their fault for protesting next to F1 race.
[I can't wait for Sochi and avalanche of hypocrisy]

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a little bit OT: after the Bahrain-GP on Tue and Wed there is the first in-season-testing for all teams.
With the same procedure like winter-testing: one car per team during testing?