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F1 Social Stint | Mercedes out for film day in Bahrain
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The new Formula One season is almost upon us and that means drivers and teams are busy preparing for this year's start. GPblog's F1 Social Stint finds out what drivers and teams are doing in preparation for the new season.
Mercedes out for film day in Bahrain
Mercedes did not have the best winter test in Bahrain, but it still has a second chance. The German team, unlike all others, had not planned a filming day before the winter test but after it. Mercedes was criticised for this when they had gearbox problems during the first day of testing, but the extra kilometres will come in handy after all.
Bahrain. We just can't get enough of it. pic.twitter.com/18rut27ySA
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) March 16, 2021
Ricciardo practices karate with his McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo seems to be enjoying his time at McLaren. When the tests are over and he jumps out of his MCL35M, he can't resist showing some karate moves for the camera.
Stepping out the MCL35M like a @danielricciardo pic.twitter.com/ldQMJFxzuY
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) March 15, 2021
This trick by Tsunoda explains fast lap times
Yuki Tsunoda impressed on Sunday afternoon with fast lap times during the winter test in Bahrain, but rumours that Tsunoda would make more use of DRS are proving true. This photo shows the Japanese driver already having his DRS open before the detection point. A nice touch for the Japanese, but during a race weekend it will not be allowed.
We're big fans of @yukitsunoda07 using DRS before the activation line.#F1 #F1Testing pic.twitter.com/Avi0q6FjaC
— r/Formula1 (@F1Subreddit) March 14, 2021
New F1 line-up with the famous intro tune
The 2021 Formula One grid has been shaken up after last year's Silly Season. Besides drivers changing teams, there are also many teams with new colours. Therefore, Formula 1 has made a nice intro video, with of course the inescapable Formula 1 intro tune.
Hyped
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 14, 2021
Lights out: 28 March #F1 #F1IsBack pic.twitter.com/iNhTAUtFLf
Verstappen readies helmet for first test day
Max Verstappen can't wait to jump in the car tomorrow. His helmet is in place for the tests!
Making sure everything's in its place Max takes Friday duties for @redbullracing's first day of Testing tomorrow #PoweredByHonda pic.twitter.com/mxMVkOc7Uw
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) March 11, 2021
Honda has arrived in Bahrain's padddock aswell
This is communicated by the team through Twitter. Max Verstappen will be the one behind the wheel for Red Bull Racing on friday.
Oh hey @BAH_Int_Circuit #PoweredByHonda pic.twitter.com/IqWaW2u5aG
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) March 11, 2021
Ferrari staff visit Vettel's new team right away
Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari may not have parted on the best terms, but the fact that Vettel's staff still have a soft spot for him became clear in Bahrain on Thursday. vettel was briefly greeted at his new team by acquaintances from his time at Ferrari.
Pessoal de comunicação da Ferrari foi até a Aston Martin falar com Vettel. E no fundo dá pra ver a assistente pessoal dele desde os tempos de Red Bull, Brita Roeske, agora de verde#f1#F1naBand pic.twitter.com/d48f3X89UY
— Julianne Cerasoli (@jucerasoli) March 11, 2021
Haas out for the first time with Russian VF-21
After the unveiling of the new livery, Haas will now take to the track for the first time with the new VF-21. The new Haas car will make its debut during a filming day in Bahrain, where Ferrari is also making its first metres with the new car.
The #VF21 breaks cover!
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 11, 2021
Our shakedown in Bahrain is underway #HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/oyoQ9DdW1k
Sainz confirms filming day for Ferrari in Bahrain
Carlos Sainz has revealed on Instagram that Ferrari will already be in action on Thursday in Bahrain. While all other teams only make their first metres on Friday, Ferrari will already roll out the SF21 on Thursday for a film day.
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