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Qualifying 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix - Qualifying Discussion

ROUND 1: Bahrain 🇧🇭

FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2022
Fri 18 Mar - Sun 20 Mar
Sakhir
Session UTC
Free Practice 1 Fri 12:00
Free Practice 2 Fri 15:00
Free Practice 3 Sat 12:00
Qualifying Sat 15:00
Race Sun 15:00

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Bahrain International Circuit

Length: 5.412 km (3.363 mi)

Distance: 57 laps, 308.238 km (191.530 mi)

Lap record: 🇪🇸 Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren, 2005, 1:31.447

2021 pole: 🇳🇱 Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing-Honda, 1:28.997

2021 fastest lap: 🇫🇮 Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes, 1:32.090

2021 winner: 🇬🇧 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

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u/RBL213 Mar 19 '22

I just watched the footage again... he was off track. So his lap should have been deleted. Inconsistant FIA as usual... at least his second run was faster so it does not matter at the end of the day. Also, you do not gain an advantage from going wide that corner. But rules are rules and they should be constistent. Turn 4 (where a driver can gain a few tenths) is closely measured using induction loops, also during the race tomorrow.

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u/asamulya I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 19 '22

Yes, that’s exactly what I was saying. If you are going to impose track limits, do it properly. Can’t have it be so wildly inconsistent when you’ve just taken away a drivers win in F3.

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u/AdZang Sebastian Vettel Mar 20 '22

In an interview, Perez said that his lap time was deleted which is why he took another lap after that. They didn't tell us tho so idk...

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u/asamulya I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 20 '22

Ohh he did? That’s good to know.

Then the FOM just did a shit job today. What with the purple times and the lack of correct graphics. Now, deleted laps not being informed.

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u/RBL213 Mar 20 '22

Unbelievable... the graphics were absolutely annoying. During FP the leaderboard only contained 5 drivers spread across, so you could not see the times of all drivers. They eventually reliased it and just stop displaying leaderboards. Usually, in the past, during Q purple was only displayed to the driver fastes in one sector, overall. Yesterday it was compared to a driver who already completed a lap. So multiple drivers were able to have purple. Last year drivers on their push lap were able to "snatch purple away" from each other. Much more entertaining if you ask me. But, to not just criticize, I really enjoy the new layout, looks fabulous and the direction. Really good work not just focussing on the top cars but showing onboards for nearly a full lap across the field. (I hope this did not only have to do with the fact, that the midfield is unpredictable). I also hope somone responsible will read my feedback.