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Bahrain GP: Latest F1 2021 technical developments
Join us as we delve into the latest technical developments from the opening round of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship in Bahrain, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

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Mercedes W12 inlet plenum comparison

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Mercedes W12 detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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Williams FW43B rear detail

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Ferrari SF21 front brake drum detail

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Mercedes W12 cooling detail

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Ferrari SF21 S-duct detail

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Alfa Romeo Racing C41 floor detail

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Mercedes W12 without bodywork

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Mercedes W12 detail

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Mercedes W12 diffuser

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Red Bull RB16B bodywork off

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Mercedes W12 rear wing endplate

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Williams FW43B sidepods detail

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Mercedes W12 floor detail

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McLaren MCL35M detail

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McLaren MCL35M detail

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McLaren MCL35M detail

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Mercedes W12 detail

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Haas VF-21 detail

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Alpine A521 rear suspension and brakes

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Mercedes W12 bargeboards and sidepod deflectors

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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Ferrari SF21 detail

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Mercedes W12 detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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Alpine A521 detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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AlphaTauri AT02 detail

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AlphaTauri AT02 detail

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Alpine A521 detail

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Alfa Romeo Racing C41 detail

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AlphaTauri AT02 detail

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Williams FW43B detail

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AlphaTauri AT02 detail

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Williams FW43B detail

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Event | Bahrain GP |
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