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[HungryHebbo]

Considering that they're using a different layout this year, I'm not sure you can say yet who's going to be stronger.

[cap-dude]

Considering that they're using a different layout this year, I'm not sure you can say yet who's going to be stronger.

Very good point.
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It does make the track a bit more technical. But who that'll play to is another question.

[Scotch F1]

I think it'll make the race more representative of the whole season, as the track was very engine and brake dominated before. But I've not idea who's got a 'corners' car.

[Frosty]

I hope McLaren perform

[HungryHebbo]

To see who has a 'corners' car, just look at the timings from Catalunya. Possibly the most important track for aerodynamic efficiency in my opinion, very fast but basically a constant corner with 2 straights tacked on (oversimplified, I know!). Cars that struggle with downforce always show up here.
To be honest, I have no idea how F1 cars are going to be around this layout of Bahrain, the new section looks a bit plinky plonky really.

[Gaz]

Bahrain tends to be mechanical hence why the MP4-24 did ok (4th) around here last year.

so we'll see who can make their tyres last.

[scotty]

I played the 2010 track layout on a simulation and it was mega tight and twisty with barriers pretty close to the track... of course, that was just a simulation and could be inaccurate, but it'll surely be in the same ballpark.

[Balkan_scouser]

i think the layout is a bit chaotic.
Reckon the bold ones will do best.
Vettel and Schumacher are my tip for it, plus Schumi got the fastest ever lap there. (that might not necessary mean anything, but still)

[TGLucario475]

I actually like the new layout, sure it's a bit messy in the mid-section, but I like circuits like that.

[Jensonb]

i think the layout is a bit chaotic.
Reckon the bold ones will do best.
Vettel and Schumacher are my tip for it, plus Schumi got the fastest ever lap there. (that might not necessary mean anything, but still)

Sure, Seb could do well. Provided he starts on Pole position, doesn't stuff up the first lap and lose the lead or; get a poor start, slide down the order, get wound up like a kid whose favourite toy just broke and then slam the car into the wall for no reason.

[racechick]

i think the layout is a bit chaotic.
Reckon the bold ones will do best.
Vettel and Schumacher are my tip for it, plus Schumi got the fastest ever lap there. (that might not necessary mean anything, but still)

Sure, Seb could do well. Provided he starts on Pole position, doesn't stuff up the first lap and lose the lead or; get a poor start, slide down the order, get wound up like a kid whose favourite toy just broke and then slam the car into the wall for no reason.

If its all about bold ones then its Lewis, Alonso, Schumacher and Webber. Might not just be about that tho.

[al4x]

fake renault wont perform lol

i think itll be between ferrari, RBR and mclaren, maybe merc too.. i really think there will be almost 2 leagues this year.. the good, and the not

[The Oz]

fake renault wont perform lol

i think itll be between ferrari, RBR and mclaren, maybe merc too.. i really think there will be almost 2 leagues this year.. the good, and the not

I think it will be 3 leagues. RBR, Merc, Ferrari, McLaren at the top while in the middle Williams, Sauber, Force India, Toro Rosso. While then you'll have Lotus, HRTF1, Virgin. I think Renault will be at the bottom end of the middle class and at the high end of the very low class

[Hanwombat]

Mclaren for Podium
Ferrari I'd imagine too - Alonso maybe
Ermm between Red bull and Merc for good points too.

[7UpJordan]

I think the general order will get mixed around a bit between races again like last year, and even during the race we will see cars go faster and slower than others at various points. The main front order will mix around between the established teams except Toro Rosso, they will be the piggy in the middle for a few races until the new teams get new upgrades coming along.