2020 Sakhir Grand Prix: Weekend Warm-up

To say there are lots of points to discuss ahead of the Sakhir Grand Prix would be a bit of an understatement... but Will Buxton and Lawrence Barretto discuss a mammoth week of Formula 1 news in Bahrain.
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[@Formula1]

10:34 press F to pay respects to Lawrence's light-up shoe 😭

[@ryanhilden1443]

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[@Nomat16]

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[@danieldoel6216]

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[@soniaorellana6183]

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[@gilgoodman1012]

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[@jkliao6486]

8:17 it seems Will can not only introduce someone to an F1 debut, but can also predict the unexpected XD

[@dean-charlesb.8121]

Gentlemen, the race weekend has officially begun.

[@GinoNL]

*starts dancing*

[@prozoomy]

pretty excited

[@Alexandra31T]

and ladies thank u very much

[@zenon459]

George Russell + W11 = FUN

[@Ellipsis115]

@@Alexandra31T And that beautiful rainbow inbetween lol

[@aazron87]

I absolutely love the banter and relationship you guys have. It's been a refreshing change this season rather than Will trying to do it all himself. The way you bounce off each other is great to watch.

[@brian_chalega]

It's really great, when Will mentioned his trousers I smiled and realized why I like this so much: It looks like just 2 friends walking and discussing F1 (3 if we count ourselves :)) Such a nice atmosphere.

[@Surgicalsteel222]

Agreed!

[@alexkostas2627]

Funny that people act as if valteri isn't even there

[@JF12702]

My thought exactly. Pretty disrespectful really

[@josephwaldner7752]

sad to say

[@alchemist6819]

@@JF12702 yep it's sad

[@adithyar697]

He is arguably the most underrated driver out there. Even if he wins this weekend, everyones eye is still going to be on George.

[@HarshitMathur1994]

@@JF12702 I don't think it's disrespectful, I think it's realistic. He'll most likely get a pole on Saturday and then bungle it on race day, as he's done countless times this season. Not to forget that the stakes are even high for him this time, and he hasn't really come through in recent times.

[@olivergirecourt8494]

8:17 F to pay respects to will for not placing a bet

[@beWorldly]

It's either pitting twice and going a lap down, or pitting once in an 89 lap race, on a very high speed circuit! This is gonna be frigging amazing!

[@thatonenigeriansformula]

there won't be much trie wear though shorter laps longer straights

[@HumanSlayer]

@@thatonenigeriansformula the traffic in qualifying is going to be crazy I can already hear max screaming at Williams for holding him back 😂

[@zenon459]

*THEY RACE ME SO HARD*

[@PrawilnaMordka]

@@HumanSlayer Qualifying didn't even started and you already hear it?😂 You have excellent hearing... or hear voices which is head case😂

[@josemota19]

Unless Mercedes decides to pit 2 times after lapping the entire field

[@devanshkumar8701]

I am here after the Race and Will predicted the race winner............ he is a psychic!

[@udaysubramaniam2530]

8:17

[@saantisoo7841]

I can't imagine how bad the traffic is going to be the whole weekend

[@deeznoots6241]

Russell singing ‘Blue flag, Blue flag’

[@SoudipanMaity]

Imagine Kimi taking the inner loop to avoid the traffic. 😂

[@hazzamabbs1180]

Well if all 20 cars are out there spaced out evenly the gaps are less then 3 seconds

[@scsutton1]

Think Monza on speed. No pun intended.

[@maxheadroom7687]

Yeah, I think it will play a major factor in the race and final positions. I hope not but I can see lots of potential safety car deployments. Hope George gets through it all and gives a great account of himself!👍😎🇦🇺🏁

[@DarioDarrow]

20:51 “Max Perez George” poor Bottas 🤣

[@GinoNL]

Yeah undeserved imo

[@zenon459]

@@GinoNL He needs to get out of that team as soon as possible if he wants to have any sort of career resurgence. He is quite litterally new age rubens barrichello

[@abinavrooney8556]

@@zenon459 honestly he is very happy the salary he get and the fact that he is driving a fastest car on the grid and the prize money for second place He really doesn't care about the respect or anything

[@alwinabraham7876]

People really underrated Renault, it a fast track so Daniel I pick

[@andyvettel4375]

@@alwinabraham7876 I go with two racing points and bottas in top3 Russell gets some points and mclaren/renault best of the rest

[@Hillineunundsechzig]

8:04 Bold claim!

[@MuzLFlasH]

George is there to replace Lewis when he goes. Bottas just needs to do what he normally does. George likely won't win but I hope he does.

[@davidmarrazzo774]

The driver driving the best car by a mile should win the race,if he doesn’t it’s a disappointment

[@eli6833]

@@davidmarrazzo774 bottas needs to win this... however George may need some time to adapt, but he should be shooting for top 4 however (I don’t think he’s beating max)

[@romjul01]

@@davidmarrazzo774 No way he's gonna win in a car that's not build for him. He hardly fits in the car.

[@2jzandys444]

Bottas guaranteed win unless his usual bad luck strikes

[@firelynx1108]

I think he can win, I mean Gasly did

[@rosemaryhill8804]

Bottas is going to have another radio "To Whom It May Concern...FU" moment.

[@jayrusty2012]

Too little too late 👎🤨👎

[@michaek7438]

A bit embarrassing if he does

[@pruthvikumarnayaka]

8:18 what a prediction... Checo for d win🙏

[@paulrobinson181]

Well done to both on at least predicting a podium for Checo!! No one could have imagined what was going to happen in that amazing race!!

[@sreejith8022]

Lewis is absent for the race and everyone is talking about possibility of Max or Perez or George winning , seems like Bottas doesn't even exist.

[@torbenmayer]

A real shame imo. Bottas made some mistakes this season and he obviously is frustrated, but I think that he might be the fastet IF he doesn't f*** up the start. And if he can get a clean lap in Q3, he had a very hard time doing so today in P1 & P2

[@lorenzobordignon6997]

And Pérez effectively won

[@Randomizer-hl1dn]

Will Buxton: George -> Max -> Checo Lawrence Barretto: Max -> Checo -> George Bottas: AM I A JOKE TO YOU?

[@umangsrivastava9651]

8:17 oh my goodness Will!! What a prediction 😮

[@domwaffles613]

Lawrence's hair is IMMORTAL

[@DDTV213]

It’s actually a never ending portion of deep space

[@specialk314]

@@DDTV213 his hair is the opening to the 5th dimensional space from the end of Interstellar

[@richmondnazman]

The Hair....hahahahaha..... Hairy Porter

[@ksells]

He's shaving it off soon after raising money for charity

[@LottieTalksF1]

Lawrence's shoes are something else 😍😍

[@luizfigo2420]

Timestamp

[@flopre9213]

@@luizfigo2420 10:30

[@dee-kay4311]

I really want checo to get that podium. Imagine spending your own money to keep force India alive, they get new owners and you stay with the team. years later you find out you're getting fired at the end of the year because teammate is daddy's boy. So you proceed to demolish that teammate in nearly every race you both take part in. Checo needs a seat

[@PrawilnaMordka]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Checo didn't spend his own money and it was his sponsor who did it

[@gollese]

@@PrawilnaMordka Guess he mean't he brought it, without him there would be no money spending. :D

[@justyeetthechicane656]

8:04 Will Buxton predicted Checo's win here

[@tebogo.hud2on895]

Oh how I wish Valtteri would win and not only that but win with a 30 second gap to second place. Clearly underrated and potentially disrespected

[@justinwalker5237]

He is slow and will never win a world title

[@paulog8813]

Time for a pit stop for Lawrence. In, change the batteries in the shoes and back to the track.

[@frozenflames5263]

I wonder if Romain can have a Niki Lauda moment? Imagine the finale that would be... Grosjean winning a Grand Prix in his first race back from a horrifying crash and the last race of his F1 career

[@PrawilnaMordka]

I thought about it and would love that

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

@@PrawilnaMordka unfortunately that Ferrari engine is just horrible

[@byronservies4043]

Bottas gets no respect. I'm picking him to win

[@goncalomarques251]

He has all the advantages this weekend to do so. Can-t wait to watch all sessions

[@PrawilnaMordka]

If he's not unlucky he would be favourite to win because that fastest car means even more on outer layout and he has advantage over Russell of knowing W11 very well.

[@byronservies4043]

@@goncalomarques251 It's going to be an epic weekend!

[@DarkAsterV]

me too, plus i put the 69th like XD

[@rowen42069]

With the luck George has he might DNF

[@ricardoarguelles6706]

I love this duo, just the relationship seems built very well, I also appreciate the content, not to mention the respect that both mates have for each other, It truly shows by letting the other guy speak and else, much respect lads.

[@rohanlakhani7392]

20:44 Will turned into Kimi

[@drawwithdan5821]

BWWAH

[@dereklush9399]

Predicting Perez wins 💯

[@guilhermerosalino7829]

Bottas is a joke? Hehe. without lewis, bottas should be the obvious choice. But...

[@echaitea]

@Jack Harrison he's gonna get alboned

[@RogueCylon]

What are you talking about. Bottas is an excellent driver, and has proved that both with Mercedes and before.

[@guilhermerosalino7829]

@@RogueCylon Exactly, but everyone is picking Russel, max, perez when bottas is the obvious choice for the win

[@Hari5g900]

I'm gonna pick Lando.. for no reason

[@zenon459]

@@Hari5g900 oh yes please i've been waiting for a mclaren win since 2012

[@strajkz]

The biggest meme of this race would be George keeping his no point streak by having a DNF during this race, this track layout seems great for an engine failure.

[@datdudeinred]

I am literally getting goose bumps every time i think of the possibilities what can happen in the upcoming weekend

[@devashishrakshit1]

It's obvious who Lawrence wants to take(keep) the RedBull seat. Also notice how a slight smile comes to his face whenever he's talking about Lando xD

[@michaelguy7168]

I look forward to your Weekend Warmup every race week. Really enjoy it, keep it up it adds great background to what is happening in F1. Great format.

[@NiaBartlett121]

Is it just me who is so happy for George 😍😍😁

[@pankixgamer6993]

Yes you are the only one, wow ypu are so special!!

[@danrainford]

No

[@justanotherbob69]

What of course no

[@andrewcottingham858]

I’m hyped Get well soon Lewis

[@Takataz]

For sure the most exciting weekend buildup of the year!

[@TwoTwoFourSix]

Will’s really pushing the Checo story hard lol

[@lucasmendonca3160]

@kai burke I get your point, but his second podium only happend beacuse Checo had an engine failure. So...

[@randomcanadianguy6378]

@kai burke World Champion might be a bit of a stretch but I mean he’s a quality driver

[@Ponchov009]

@kai burkehow is he going to be future World champion with Max, Leclerc, Rusell, Gasly, Sainz even Ricciardo, and here comes Schumacher... You dont get it his future in F1 will not be long even if he stays for 2021.

[@sm70911]

@kai burke 100% Right.

[@yoyo-tx6zg]

@kai burke future formula e champion maybe

[@owenbaillon3118]

Someone find me a more British expression than "you could cut the atmosphere with a cricket stump.".

[@MuzLFlasH]

Oh, Aitken beats pay driver latifi also. That should send a message

[@volcolmshoot]

I don't think so. Latifi constantly beat Aitken in F2 2019.

[@luizhamayrton3977]

So well dressed, so colour coordinated with the face masks. Nice!

[@suitandtie2251]

Dang, boys. No mention of Bottas in the top 3 predictions at the end? Savage.

[@georgemacca3143]

They’re talking facts, as he does one of his usual starts and drops to 9th on the first lap getting a “puncture” before finishing 7th.

[@LeoCharles]

People often say Lewis wins because he is in the fastest car and EVERYONE who would have the opportunity to drive that car would win.... right? -_- I cant wait for that argument to END this weekend!

[@Jordan-ll5eq]

George is a great driver he won the championship in F3 and F2 so theres a decent chance he could win

[@frodo5882]

George would have won easily without the tyre issue. Mercedes should rethink why they pay a huge salary for Lewis and Valtteri when they can get the same package with George for much smaller costs.

[@jonycas2000]

I am 100% sure that every one wants George to win. (Maybe except Bottas and his crew)

[@SoudipanMaity]

Maybe except Red Bull fans like me don't! But, yeah, the F1 fan in me want to see him on the podium right away.

[@LegacyDa-ly9xj]

I really want George Russel to win

[@SyedShoaibMahmood]

Naa he’s the future but I don’t like his personality...Verstappen or Bottas for the win!

[@crzy01hps28]

Facts!

[@jonycas2000]

@@SoudipanMaity I'm massive Verstappen fan, way more than George's, but man... This opportunity is gold...

[@southpaw578]

I love Lawrence and Will.

[@NurulSyaza]

It’s ok Will, you can have Stoffel for a reserve co host

[@actualtoaster34]

Mans busy playing warzone

[@hattieslevin2811]

Look forward to the Weekend Warm up every race week! Can't wait for the weekend ahead!

[@avie_v]

Maybe you can ask Stoffel to co-host

[@johnomahony9333]

8:17 turned out great

[@deanos3620]

Think this is race we are all most excited for this season!

[@imliterallyjustjake]

How are they downplaying Mclaren? Are they so quick to forget that Mclaren literally had the second fastest car on the grid for Monza..... and it’s literally the exact same style of track. This is going to be a slam dunk for Sainz and Norris.... and I’m praying a potential win for Sainz somehow

[@fardinm8196]

That double DNF from the Racing Points in the previous round really cost them a big chunk of points. Even if it turns out that the McLarens are slower, as long as they finish right behind the RPs they will have clinched 3rd in the constructors I reckon. Renault is pretty much out of the running.

[@imliterallyjustjake]

@@fardinm8196 couldn’t agree more.... now it’s who’s getting 4th.... and can alphatauri somehow catch Ferrari. Two tracks that really don’t suit Ferrari could seriously play into ATs hands

[@RacoonFeller]

Yep , couldn’t agree more. Hopefully both of them bring the cars home successfully and don’t suffer any damage on the way

[@ein4987]

Hope to see Renault flying like they did in Spa

[@fmarenello]

This Barretto guy really loves Albon

[@AngelFloyd27]

Man, the hype for this weekend is real.

[@tanjitsingh5291]

Its gonna be an amazing weekend. Need to lower my expectations cause I'm psyched at the possibilities

[@celsomiranda]

What? George beat Bottas? Dreamers

[@jaleel2415]

@Charles Leclerc Fan 16 how is george better? Enlighten me.

[@ChadSimplicio]

Lawrence has Max. Will has George. I got Valtteri.

[@jujuuu10]

@Charles Leclerc Fan 16 charles aint winning... ferrari is gonna get eat all open in that race... its a fast circuit where ferrari struggled all year long

[@PrawilnaMordka]

I thought at first it was about Stroll senior 😂 Honestly Barretto should change his first name because it confuses me 😂

[@Sebastian_Torr]

I think a Renault will easily best Max in this circuit.

[@MrRoflHamster]

Lawrence and Will fashion vlogs. Didn't know I needed it, but I do now.

[@sm70911]

George will not get on the podium this weekend. Next weekend is a different story if King Lewis can't race again then its possible. Either way its fantastic to get a glimpse of 2022. Tough year for Valtteri, he just can't get a break. But on the positive side he looks very happy with his new lady, which is great to see.

[@selder_7]

These are honestly one of my favourite parts of a race weekend, including the actual race

[@pillowsdk]

I absolutely love these weekend warm ups

[@Ravikant.Sharma]

People Underestimate Valtteri, He is the only person who has beaten his teammate on Qualis and race days unlike Redbull

[@justinwalker5237]

Yeah twice all season and a couple of poles. He will never win a world title

[@lukaszpowalowski8342]

The traffic will be so bad, that you probably could gain time, taking it down the full circuit 😅

[@PrawilnaMordka]

Dobry plan 😂

[@prelinyashodannaidoo3908]

@8:18 He called it

[@RindiTechEntertainment]

Both of them didn't predict Valttery win 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ganapathysubramanian2814]

At 8:18 well u got it spot on will

[@Drazee123]

Okay this is getting ridiculous. Obviously Bottas is bu far the favorite this race. This is started to get disrespectful.

[@BladeRunner031]

Was thinking the same

[@xml571]

Typical Bitish bias. In their mind UK drivers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all. Funny at the beginning of the conversation about Merc they even said it them self it wont be easy to just switch into a different car you aren't used too and at the end their British bias just kicks in! As you said just ridiculous. I think, if he does not DNF George can be somewhere between 5th and 10th. I will be happy if he gets higher but that is it. Else I think top 3 will be Bottas or Max for 1st (and 2nd) and Albon or Perez/Stroll 3rd.

[@radomiriz]

You guys have been a great team. Keep it up.

[@monchoyt714]

Just wanted to say that, Lawrence... im glad you made it to fp2 with that prediction 👌🏽✨

[@sportsgeek3901]

I wanna see what russell can do in a Mercedes

[@henrym78]

He can win, like most drivers in a Mercedes.

[@minime9990]

LET'S GO GEORGE. Could you imagine, Pole, win and first points this weekend??

[@Dean_AZN]

Watch Russell not make it through turn 1 😪

[@danonthestrings]

Yeah, somehow I have the same gut feeling

[@thatonenigeriansformula]

i will hold water in my mouth during the first lap if that happens i will laugh and if i spit out the water i will send u 20 bucks

[@dsm02c]

I’ve been saying the same thing since it got announced. It’s not what I want I just don’t know if Russel can contain his ambition and let the race come to him. That and the Merc isn’t great in traffic. I hope he proves us wrong.

[@thatonenigeriansformula]

@@dsm02c well traffic will be fine cuz all you got to do is wait for the straight,open DRS,make the overtake done

[@dsm02c]

@@thatonenigeriansformula I dunno, seems like Mercedes just isn’t as fast now they don’t have engine modes....

[@2jzandys444]

1. Valtteri 2. Russell 3. Verstappen Assuming nothing goes wrong in the top 3

[@JoshyJay]

I just want to hear Bono say "Get in there George!"

[@EddieVanAidan]

McLaren were wicked at Monza so I’m hoping for a mad top 10

[@carnutzomari]

1. VER 2.BOTTAS 3.PEREZ 4.RUS 5.CARLOS/LANDO/RIC

[@ibrahimsoualhi7735]

Lol no way is Verstappen winning

[@Khan-ts2ji]

@@ibrahimsoualhi7735 the 70th anniversary GP: am I a joke to you? Edit: All P2 behind Lewis as well.

[@quantumlp8807]

3 out of Russell, Verstappen, Bottas and Perez will be on the podium for sure. I predict 1. Perez 2. Russell 3. Bottas

[@Khan-ts2ji]

@@quantumlp8807 that’s not a prediction, it’s favour.

[@afsftw3100]

Yes its finally here

[@hamiltonfor8th450]

Legends say that this will get a heart from Formula 1

[@sloppynyuszi]

My prediction, Russel spins and crashes fighting for first with Max, and Aitkin will Finish 9th scoring William’s first points

[@10yenmechanic50]

Will makes my day

[@crazyeditz9814]

the race winning prediction 8:12

[@sander2723]

I'm a simple man. I see F1 upload, I instantly like the video.

[@PrawilnaMordka]

I ignored Stroll's beyond the grid😂

[@jayrusty2012]

@@PrawilnaMordka you’re wrong, he was (uncharacteristically) interesting & engaging 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PrawilnaMordka]

@@jayrusty2012 My loss😂

[@drift13]

GG will nice prediction

[@curtandre6893]

8:12 Will Buxton predicted it

[@felixwilson7772]

Go on George lad

[@keananalemao4107]

Come for the F1 stay for the shoes

[@SARTHAXBEATZ]

Idk about a podium but george is definitely getting his first points on Sunday

[@LeoCharles]

10:35 You guys are AWESOME together. Love these vids!

[@roel3377]

8:14 Wow

[@moodmusicytc]

10:35 Will said this right after my headphone made a low battery tune! Low key scared me when he said that xD

[@pjludda4323]

F1! I DEMAND... That you get all the Fire Marshalls and Medical Staff who helped Roman and put them on the top step of the podium before the race! They deserve a standing ovation and thanks for what they did (including the marshalls, all who are volunteers and some who didn't have any fire suits on during the accident).

[@aashritakula2498]

It's funny how they didn't put Valterri in their top 3 even with Lewis's absence!😂

[@whiskeyricard]

I cannot believe the disrespect Bottas is getting from media. He's had incredibly bad luck the last couple of races, but he remains a fantastic driver in the best car.

[@maggie7843]

The questions the media asked Bottas today were shameful.

[@clancen]

Talking about the teams as they walk past them was cool to watch.

[@tanjitsingh5291]

They did it every race weekend. One of my favorite pre-race skits to watch

[@slixxerx8825]

Please buy the cameraman a steadicam setup or some sort of gimbal to stabilise it.

[@mikezittritsch3888]

Will subconsciously expecting Bottas to have issues that keep him off the podium makes me believe the bad luck streak will continue 😔

[@PamelaKopp]

Buxton's "look" is the englishman version of summer clothing 😂😂😂😂 P.S.: Absolutely loved the color coordination. Wondering how many masks does he have....

[@BiscuitsMcGravy]

Valterri over George.

[@BiscuitsMcGravy]

@lost boy I was wrong

[@aiztinik]

Buxton predicted Checos win.

[@avinav007]

Hulkenberg out qualified stroll on 5 days notice & he wasn't even active in f1. This is a very dangerous situation for valterri. I hope everything is played out fair & square.

[@cjwarbi]

@Formula1 can you do a short piece on those medical car crew upgrades this weekend please?!