Renault expects a big challenge in Bahrain

This weekend (November 27-29), Bahrain hosts the first of the final three Grands Prix of the 2020 season. Formula 1. On site, the paddock will reconnect with the heat that disappeared during recent European meetings, particularly in Germany and Turkey.

« The heat will definitely be a challenge for cars and drivers " highlighted Esteban Ocon a few days away from finding the Sakhir route.

If the weather conditions will help to heat the tires well, the French driver mainly expects to have work on the car rather than on his tires because of the heat. “ It will be easier to operate the tires before we look at the adjustments of the car ».

Another element to take into account is how the weekend unfolds. Indeed, EL 1 and 3 are scheduled during the day while the other deadlines are scheduled at night. “ This has a significant effect on tire grip and performance, details Ciaron Pilbeam, chief race engineer. All this clearly makes EL2 the most relevant practice session as it is more representative of the conditions encountered in qualifying and in the race. ».

Daniel Ricciardo goes in the same direction as the chief racing engineer of the Losange. For the Australian, the transition from day to night is “ a real challenge ". According to him, it will be essential “ to know how to adapt to different settings ».