Pre-season testing can sometimes be a case of smoke and mirrors, of trying to decode clues and solve riddles, and of trying to second-guess or even third-guess certain situations.
But it doesn’t stop anyone wanting and trying to find out as much as possible, because that’s part of the fun for fans, and part of the serious work for teams and drivers.
Next Up
Related Articles
What the teams said – Friday in Japan
BettingA guide to in-race betting opportunities in Japan
Follow Qualifying from Round 1 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Watch the highlights as Antonelli storms to Suzuka pole
UnlockedAre McLaren a threat to Mercedes in Japan?
Wolff explains Russell’s ‘disadvantage’ in Japanese GP

