Lando Norris Conquers Strategic Battle in Bahrain

by Klon  28/04/2020 | 8:07 0 Posted in 1950 - 1978, FIA, Formula 1 

Qualifying:


* 3-place grid penalty
** 5-place grid penalty

Report:

Different strategies made for a thrilling showdown in the desert.

 

The heat was on in Bahrain as the championship moved forward. One factor that caused the gears to turn in the strategists’ heads: a one-stop strategy would be highly limited as to when it can be executed.

This made two-stoppers an attractive option for most race engineers. Dave Cassidy, who took the lead at the start, was one of these and he was expecting to pass one-stopper Lando Norris. However, the Brit easily managed to maintain the pace needed to win the Bahrain Grand Prix.

This will be particularly annoying to Sebastian Vettel, who was moved to the two-stop strategy and finished quite behind his teammate, failing to beat Charles Leclerc for fifth position as part of a great day for FAST.

Precision had to work hard, but they have continued their streak of finishing in the top 10 with both cars and manage to keep up with the big boys in the WCC, with the exception of BR Mansell, who are pulling away at a ridiculous pace. Can anyone stop the Russian team?

Race:

Fastest Lap:

Dave Cassidy – 1:34.007

Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:

Esteban Ocon – an impressive run up the order with a one-stop strategy.

Reject Of The Race:

Jack Aitken – he needs to be better, even if the Sauber isn’t the greatest ride out there.

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