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Bahrain GP: Red Bull eyes more speed
4 Oct
Summary
- Max Verstappen set the pace in the first practice session.
- Charles Leclerc topped the second practice session.
- Red Bull believes updates for the RB22 are yielding results.
The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend commenced with practice sessions that saw varied leaders. Max Verstappen initially set the fastest lap in the first practice (FP1), demonstrating strong single-lap pace. However, the second practice session (FP2) concluded with Charles Leclerc at the top of the timesheets, indicating a close competition.
Red Bull Racing's Technical Director, Pierre Waché, has indicated that the team anticipates further performance improvements from updates introduced to the RB22. Waché suggested that the package has exceeded initial expectations, particularly in adapting to the track conditions experienced in recent sessions.
Beyond Red Bull, drivers like George Russell have identified McLaren as a significant threat, especially in race simulations. Russell commented that while Verstappen appears quickest for a single lap, McLaren shows strong pace over longer runs. In the drivers' championship, Russell has made substantial gains on Kimi Antonelli, narrowing the points gap significantly.
