F1 Fast Five: Ferrari ‘on another planet’ with tire degradation, Does Jack Doohan deserve an F1 seat?, and other big updates

Ferrari ‘on another planet’ with tire degradation

Ferrari has significantly improved its tire degradation issue from the previous year. Drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc provided positive feedback on the SF-24's performance during testing, demonstrating notable consistency and race pace compared to 2023. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur admitted that Ferrari made a step forward, stating, "With the consistency and the race pace, the degradation that we had yesterday for the longest stint was on another planet compared to last year.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol (racingnews365.com)

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Does Jack Doohan deserve an F1 seat?

Jack Doohan plans to spend 2024 as Alpine's F1 reserve driver as he focuses on car development and testing to secure a spot on the 2025 grid. Despite a challenging F2 season in 2023, where he finished third, Doohan's three feature race wins showcase his potential. While his decision to sit out a year is risky, it reflects his determination to maximize his chances in F1. However, competition from fellow Alpine junior Victor Martins in F2 adds pressure, which highlights the nature of securing an F1 seat solely based on merit.

Click here to read the full article by Alejandro Alonso Lopez (formulascout.com)

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Ranking teams after pre-season testing

The Formula 1 world gears up for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix following testing where Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc showcased promising performances, though Max Verstappen's Red Bull still holds a dominant position. Haas faces pace and tire management challenges, while Williams and Sauber show potential but need further development. Alpine's performance remains uncertain, Red Bull demonstrates consistency, McLaren struggles with reliability, Aston Martin impresses, and Mercedes and Ferrari emerge as top contenders behind Red Bull, with Verstappen appearing particularly strong.

Click here to read the full article by Adam Dickinson (total-motorsport.com)

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The RB20 fully revealed

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The Red Bull RB20 finally hit the track in full view of the watching world on the first day of Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing in Bahrain. Although Red Bull had the real car on display at its Milton Keynes launch, and images from its Silverstone shakedown had already emerged, this was the first time we’ve had a clear look at the car from all angles with nothing covered up. And while the overall shape remained consistent with its initial unveiling, there were some impressive details on display.

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Highlights from day 3 of Bahrain testing

It's time to catch up on what happened during day 3 at the Bahrain International Circuit. Over the three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain, we learned a lot about the 2024 F1 cars. In this video, Kym Illman will cover the highlights, including everything from stylish F1 watches to insights into the relationship between Max Verstappen and Christian Horner. Click here to watch the video.