close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Bottas reveals Alfa Romeo loss after testing breakdown

Bottas reveals Alfa Romeo loss after testing breakdown

Bottas reveals Alfa Romeo loss after testing breakdown

Bottas reveals Alfa Romeo loss after testing breakdown

Valtteri Bottas has revealed the limited impact of a final-day breakdown for Alfa Romeo at F1 pre-season testing.

The Finn completed 131 laps at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday as he enjoyed a full day in the cockpit.

But his running was interrupted by a "technical issue", with Bottas forced to stop on the track towards the end of the morning session.

"We had an issue and I stopped on track," said Bottas.

"It was something to do with the power unit I believe, it caused a bit of a delay but we still got plenty of laps."

READ MORE: Norris patience tested by McLaren struggles

Bottas "ready" for new F1 season

Although the delay brought Bottas' morning to a premature end and saw him join the afternoon running later than would have been ideal, Bottas believes the impact on his preparations was minimal.

"We had to squeeze in a bit the programme in the afternoon but I managed to do a race sim and managed to do kind of a quali sim," he added.

"I feel ready."

"We are way better than last year at this point.

"I think we are well prepared, as well as you can be with three days (of testing) before the season and the car feels pretty good so I'm looking forward to the weekend."

READ MORE: March's key F1 diary dates

Related

Surprise team tops timesheets in Abu Dhabi post-season testing
Latest F1 News

Surprise team tops timesheets in Abu Dhabi post-season testing

  • November 28, 2023 16:57
F1 pre-season testing 2023: Which team topped the speed charts?
F1 Testing

F1 pre-season testing 2023: Which team topped the speed charts?

  • February 28, 2023 10:56

Latest News

GPFans Recap

Verstappen Red Bull exit deadline provided as Ferrari season dominance revealed - F1 Recap

  • 2 hours ago
F1 Social

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc reveal chess duel…in bed!

  • 3 hours ago
Red Bull

Red Bull star 'plans' night out to improve key relationship

  • Yesterday 21:57
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton given 'last chance' at Ferrari says former boss

  • Yesterday 20:59
Latest F1 News

F1 drivers have phones confiscated at Bahrain GP afterparty

  • Yesterday 19:52
Ferrari

Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton are dominating F1...just not how they wanted

  • Yesterday 18:56
More news

F1 Race Calendar 2025

Complete kalender 2025

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x