"F1's first week of preseason testing in Bahrain saw complaints from drivers about the new cars, red flags, and proposals for rule changes. As ever in testing, it's almost impossible to analyse form and pace from the lap times as the brand new cars rack up the miles on the first few days, but comments from drivers have made their thoughts on the new technology and regulations fairly clear."
"Lewis Hamilton said that fans would need a university degree to understand the new regulations. On that same note, McLaren boss Andrea Stella said testing has exposed three areas where rule changes are needed to improve safety and has made proposals. Max Verstappen complained the cars are like "Formula E on steroids," a comment which drew responses from Formula E boss Jeff Dodds, who was also in the Middle East, to pop over to Jeddah and test a Formula E car."
"Lando Norris countered Verstappen's comment by saying he actually had a lot of fun, and to Verstappen, "he can retire" if he wants. And finally, after all the anticipation over the Adrian Newey's Aston Martin team, their week appeared to be somewhat disappointing. However, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso warned "it's a matter of time" before the team starts to dominate."
Bahrain preseason testing produced driver complaints about the new cars, red flags and proposals for rule changes. Lap times remained unreliable as teams logged miles on brand-new cars, making form hard to assess. Lewis Hamilton warned the new regulations are complex enough to require a university degree to understand. McLaren boss Andrea Stella proposed rule changes after testing exposed three safety-related areas needing improvement. Max Verstappen likened the cars to 'Formula E on steroids,' while Lando Norris said he enjoyed driving them and suggested Verstappen could 'retire' if he disliked them. Adrian Newey's Aston Martin initially underwhelmed, but Fernando Alonso predicted dominance was only a matter of time.
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