Thanks in part to Balance of Performance, which leaves the Toyota GR010 Hybrid in a far less compromised position than it has been for most of the season, but also because of the track characteristics of the Bahrain International Circuit — a venue that has always suited Toyota — the Japanese manufacturer looks competitive again.
Yet while Toyota rightfully enters the finale as a favourite, qualifying tells only half the story, as this analysis will show. Over the long runs, some cars that didn’t even make Hyperpole suddenly emerge near the top. Expect plenty of intrigue on Saturday.
