Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has set the fastest time during the in-season test at Bahrain International Circuit. The Fin posted a 1:31.280 and was faster than team mate Lewis Hamilton yesterday. Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari recovered from a slow morning to claim second position, while Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz completed the top three.
Bahrain day 2: Valtteri Bottas ends test with best time
- Published on 19 Apr 2017 17:03
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- By: Rob Veenstra
Bahrain International Circuit - 19 April 2017
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DriverTeamTimeDifference#
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11:31.280143
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21:31.574+0.29464
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31:31.884+0.60468
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41:32.108+0.82881
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51:32.120+0.84088
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61:32.142+0.86260
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71:32.213+0.93361
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81:32.253+0.973126
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91:32.287+1.00790
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101:32.568+1.28865
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111:34.462+3.18291
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121:35.015+3.73570
Photos Bahrain, April 18-19, 2017
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Well, times were certainly not accurate, but thats hardly a susprise. What parts did McLaren try? Anything new from Honda, or just chassis bits?