ON day three of testing, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc dominated the charts, clocking an impressive 1:30.409 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The morning session faced a temporary halt due to a loose drain cover at Turn 11. As the Formula 1 community gears up for the upcoming season. The first race is in Bahrain next weekend.
Notably, Lewis Hamilton embarks on his final season with Mercedes following a surprising move to Ferrari for 2025. With that being said it will be a big year for Carlos Sainz as he will be trying to find a new home and will be driving for a seat somewhere else.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen eyes a remarkable fourth consecutive drivers’ title. Redbull are looking to continue their dominance. The only thing stopping them would be them not being able to upgrade the car anymore.
Within Red Bull, there is a feeling that they will reach a plateau with development this season, where gains are harder to find. In theory, that should happen to them before it happens to other teams.
His team-mate Sergio Perez, doesn’t have Verstappen’s quality. It appears those who could rival him Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso, don’t have fast enough cars.
The Mclaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are also looking to use the momentum they had from the end of last season. They wan to really hit the ground running with their 2024 challenger.
However, the Alpine formula 1 team is looking to be the worst car on the grid. Many of their lead engineers leaving at the end of the month. Their car is overweight and not aerodynamically sound which will affect them on a single lap time and also long stints.
The 2024 season promises excitement, with a record-breaking 24 races scheduled across 21 countries, captivating fans worldwide.
