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McLaren ‘ahead for now' as Bahrain test ends

Mar.3 As the Bahrain test ended, the entire paddock agreed – McLaren is heading into the season-opening Australian GP with a clear lead. Well-known Italian journalist Leo Turrini is slightly disappointed. 'I'll be honest, friends,' he wrote in his blog. 'The new Ferrari did not live up to expectations. (Charles) Leclerc said so explicitly. '(Lewis) Hamilton was more cautious, but he was not beaming with enthusiasm either. McLaren is ahead for now. (Max) Verstappen, perhaps, too.' Mercedes' George Russell actually topped the times on the final day, but team boss Toto Wolff told Bild newspaper: 'We are not the favourites.' On days one and two, Red Bull were making satisfied noises...
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