Analysis of the second day of testing in Barcelona

Russell: Mercedes “certainly not in front”

The Mercedes newcomer does not currently see his employer at the top. “Some teams look pretty fast,” he says, explaining that McLaren and Ferrari in particular have been “very, very competitive” so far. Compared to the competition, Mercedes is “certainly not ahead,” said Russell.

You don’t just look at the bare times. But the analyzes have shown that Mercedes currently does not have the fastest car. “We’re behind them at the moment,” Russell clarifies, but adds relaxed: “The championship won’t be won at the winter test in Barcelona.”

There is still more than enough time to turn things around.

Fresh pictures!

As promised, we have also updated our photo gallery with the best pictures of the day. Click through!

Media round cancelled

After Haas team boss Günther Steiner had already canceled for the PK today, the planned media round with Nikita Masepin has now been canceled. Of course, from the team’s point of view, given the circumstances, it’s understandable. But sooner or later you will also have to comment on the currently difficult topics …

The most important thing about the second day of testing…

… we have summarized this for you in this photo series!

Sainz: New Formula 1 feels different

The Spaniard also commented on this. The cars feel “different” than in previous years, he explains, adding: “Until we’ve really pushed the limit, we won’t know exactly where the differences are. But I can already feel that there are some differences gives.”

On the subject of porpoising, he says some cars do it more than others. “It depends on what set-up you drive and whether you use DRS or not. It’s a whole new world,” says Sainz, who assumes that the topic could accompany us all year round.

Sainz: Times aren’t worth much

Best time for Ferrari today, but the Spaniard warns against overestimating it now. “I do not know if [der Test] It was good or bad because in these Formula 1 cars you can go three or four seconds faster or slower if you want. So we don’t know where everyone is.” The picture could still be completely distorted.

In any case, he is satisfied with the “reliable car” that he has had so far. “That gives us time to look for performance,” he explains, noting that they haven’t even remotely reached the limit. You will only see how good Ferrari really is in the first race.

“Or maybe even later in the year,” said Sainz.

lap table

And of course we also take a look at the kilometer kings of the day. Gasly has completed the most laps, Bottas ends up at the bottom after his problem morning. Here is the overview:

Gasly (147)
Ricciardo (126)
Ocon (125)
Leclerc (79)
Perez (78)
Vettel (74)
Sainz (71)
zhou (71)
Schumacher (66)
Russell (66)
Latifi (61)
Stroll (55)
Albert (47)
Maspin (42)
Hamilton (40)
Bottas (21)

bottom line

As announced, nothing has changed at the top. Only starting exercises are run on the track. Here is the official end result:

1. Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:19.689 (C3)
2. Gasly (AlphaTauri) – 1:19.918 (C4)
3. Ricciardo (McLaren) – 1:20.288 (C4)
4. Russell (Mercedes) – 1:20.537 (C3)
5. Sainz (Ferrari) – 1:20.546 (C3)
6th Vettel (Aston Martin) – 1:20.784 (C3)
7. Perez (Red Bull) – 1:21.430 (C2)
8. Masepin (Haas) – 1:21.512 (C3)
9. Albon (Williams) – 1:21.531 (C3)
10. Zhou (Alfa Romeo) – 1:21.885 (C3)
11. Latifi (Williams) – 1:21.894 (C3)
12. Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:21.920 (C3)
13. Schumacher (Haas) – 1:21.949 (C3)
14. Ocon (Alpine) – 1:22.164 (C3)
15. Bottas (Alfa Romeo) – 1:22.288 (C3)
16.Hamilton (Mercedes) – 1:22.562 (C2)

Summary (Lesson 8/8)

– Best time for Leclerc in the Ferrari (1:19.8 on C3 tires)
– “Porpoising” a big problem for the teams
– Red Bull raises first red flag…
– … and then does not drive for more than four hours
– Second red flag by Haas (fuel pump)
– Problems again at Alfa Romeo in the morning
– Gasly drives the most laps

Here is our test report!

You can find the complete result here!