Formula One teams took to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for a second day of testing amidst rainy conditions, with Ferrari and Red Bull being the only two teams to participate in the event.
Ferrari made its first appearance on Tuesday after having stuck to its original plan not to run on Monday. Charles Leclerc completed 66 laps in the morning before Verstappen joined him for a few laps. The Dutchman had previously driven for Hadjar, who crashed his Red Bull RB22 at Turn 14 in the final hour of the day, damaging the rear wing and suspension.
Leclerc's performance was deemed satisfactory by the team, with the driver saying that Ferrari's challenger was working as expected, although he acknowledged that it was difficult conditions. The team is more focused on understanding their new systems rather than pushing for speed.
Red Bull had initially opted to participate in both days of testing, but Hadjar's crash brought an early end to his session. The team confirmed that Hadjar was not hurt in the incident, which highlighted the dangers of racing in wet conditions.
Hamilton completed 57 laps on Ferrari and managed a respectable lap time, although it remains unclear if it will have any significant bearing on the testing event given the focus on reliability and systems checks.
Ferrari made its first appearance on Tuesday after having stuck to its original plan not to run on Monday. Charles Leclerc completed 66 laps in the morning before Verstappen joined him for a few laps. The Dutchman had previously driven for Hadjar, who crashed his Red Bull RB22 at Turn 14 in the final hour of the day, damaging the rear wing and suspension.
Leclerc's performance was deemed satisfactory by the team, with the driver saying that Ferrari's challenger was working as expected, although he acknowledged that it was difficult conditions. The team is more focused on understanding their new systems rather than pushing for speed.
Red Bull had initially opted to participate in both days of testing, but Hadjar's crash brought an early end to his session. The team confirmed that Hadjar was not hurt in the incident, which highlighted the dangers of racing in wet conditions.
Hamilton completed 57 laps on Ferrari and managed a respectable lap time, although it remains unclear if it will have any significant bearing on the testing event given the focus on reliability and systems checks.
Like, I get that they're trying to test new stuff and all but whoa, 14 degrees is some sketchy turns 
. Glad Hadjar was alright though, didn't think he'd make it out alive 
. And Hamilton's performance? Not bad for a Ferrari, right? 57 laps ain't shabby 
. Still, gotta wonder if they're putting too much stock in this testing, what with reliability and all the tech checks... maybe they should just chill and get ready for the season 
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But thankfully he's okay, which is a relief for the team. Hamilton's performance on Ferrari was decent, but I'm not sure if that lap time will make much of a difference here... we'll just have to wait and see how everything shakes out, I guess 
. ferrari's decision not to run on monday was like taking a step back, re-evaluating what they're doing, and then charging forward when the time was right 
. and leclerc's performance? that's just the beginning - it's the testing days where you really learn about your car, your team, and yourself 
. red bull's hadjar incident was a harsh reminder of how quickly things can go wrong 
... but hey, at least everyone's okay 
. and hamilton's lap time? that's like trying to find the needle in the haystack - it might not seem like much now, but down the line, it could make all the difference 
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. The rain might just throw a wrench in their plans, but at least they're being smart about it... for now 
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. It was so vivid, I could smell the wet pavement and feel the drops hitting my skin. Anyway, back to F1... I'm glad Ferrari decided not to risk their car on Monday. My cousin's friend is actually working as a mechanic for a sports car dealership right now, and he says it's crazy how much maintenance goes into keeping those things running smoothly 
. What about the safety features of these cars? Do you think they're enough to prevent accidents like that Hadjar crash?
. Leclerc did 66 laps, cool I guess. But they're all about that system check life now 
. Red Bull's Hadjar got wrecked in the rain, luckily he's okay tho 
. Hamilton's there too, but Ferrari doesn't seem to be taking it seriously. Still gotta wait and see what happens during the season 
. Leclerc's performance was decent, but you can tell they're more focused on figuring out those new systems than pushing the limits of speed 
️. Red Bull's Hadjar crash is a sobering reminder of how quickly things can go wrong on the track 
. Hamilton's time is nice to see, but we'll have to wait and see if it translates to anything meaningful 
. Overall, testing days are all about setting the table for the big leagues – F1 
Oh man, these rain tests are getting intense 
rather than just shoving for speed 
️. Red Bull's Hadjar crash was a bit of a bummer 
, but thankfully he's okay 
, and 57 laps is no joke 
. I mean, Ferrari just showed up yesterday and didn't even run a proper session, but then they get to do 66 laps on the second day? 
What's the point of that? They should've just used it as an opportunity to try out some new stuff instead of playing it safe like that 
. And don't even get me started on Red Bull, who gets shut down after one crash in a wet session... what are they even testing for over there? 
The only good thing I saw was Hamilton's lap time, but I'm sure it won't make much of a difference in the end 
. Can we just fast forward to the actual racing already? 
Rainy conditions are so unfair to the teams, especially when there's a chance of damage to their cars. I'm just hoping that Ferrari and Red Bull can get everything sorted out for the actual season. And what's up with Max Verstappen? I mean, I love the guy, but Hadjar's crash was pretty intense 
. Red Bull's had a tough start though, hope Hadjar is okay after that crash 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the teams come up with 
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is this really a priority when you got people crashing into each other? 
Ferrari seems to be taking it easy, which I think is good considering how unpredictable the conditions are. And on Red Bull's side, they're not gonna risk Hadjar's safety over some fancy lap times. 
. Still, gotta give 'em credit – they're trying to fine-tune those systems, which is key come season time 
. That Red Bull crash was nasty, glad he's okay 
. Hamilton's gonna be super important for the team, hope he can bring some solid performance 
. Like, can't they just do them all at once? Anyway, glad Ferrari showed up, even if they didn't actually test much 
. I'm more worried about those wet tracks than any car, tbh