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Newey’s Aston Martin catches the eye - but who was the real winner of F1's shakedown test?

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Newey’s Aston Martin catches the eye - but who was the real winner of F1's shakedown test?

The Race F1 Podcast

Jan 30
The Race F1 Podcast

The Race F1 Podcast

Jan 30
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Aston Martin dominated the headlines in the final part of the Barcelona shakedown test when its aggressive Adrian Newey creation broke cover, while Lewis Hamilton ended the five days of running with the fastest time for Ferrari. But does the Aston Martin’s...

Highlights

The Barcelona shakedown test offered early clues about the 2024 Formula 1 pecking order—revealing flashes of brilliance, lingering uncertainties, and stark contrasts in team readiness.
06:18
The AMR24 is overweight and its Honda engine may not be in optimal state
17:50
Mercedes emerged as pre-season favorite after topping lap times despite finishing second quickest early on
20:42
Mercedes is currently ahead of Ferrari and McLaren in pre-season testing in terms of pace and preparedness
34:20
Audi's test was not as smooth as expected, despite preparations
36:59
Audi used non-homologated fuel in testing, raising questions about performance and reliability impact
44:53
Komatsu is pleased with the operational progress from the Barcelona test

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What does Aston Martin’s flashy new car really hide beneath the hype?
00:00
How did Mercedes quietly become the pre-season pace setter?
14:32
Why is Mercedes already pulling away from the field before the first race?
20:42
Did Red Bull’s engine breakthrough outshine Audi’s rocky debut?
29:10
Can Audi fix its reliability crisis—and will Alpine’s durability pay off?
36:59
Which teams are truly ready for Bahrain—and who’s still racing against time?
44:53

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