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Does anyone know which ICE engine lewis ran this weekend? Was it the brasil one or the other one in the pool?
People are saying not the Brazil one... if that's the case then will be interesting to see what it does at Saudi (perhaps it was so fast as its been tuned to only last 3 races?)Does anyone know which ICE engine lewis ran this weekend? Was it the brasil one or the other one in the pool?
Frank Williams?
Frank Williams should be one for sure though I never really focused on that side of things when Williams were dominating as I was young and it was all about the cars on track.Frank Williams
Eddie Jordan
Alain Prost
Jean Todt
Jackie Stewart
They are all going back a few years I suppose
Toto confirmed it wasn't the Brazil one earlier in the weekend, and that's what his 'spicy equipment' is about above - using that mega engine (or flexi rear wing if you believe the rumours) for the next race.Does anyone know which ICE engine lewis ran this weekend? Was it the brasil one or the other one in the pool?
Thanks, bbc article confirmed that it wasnt the brasil engine, though lewis used the same rear wing as in brasil. It was RB who changed their wing for qatar, using the rear wing that they used in Mexico and Monaco. They seem to have a structural issue with their rear wing that they use at low downforce circuits I.e. Saudi and Abu Dhabi. Probably why Horner is so salty.Toto confirmed it wasn't the Brazil one earlier in the weekend, and that's what his 'spicy equipment' is about above - using that mega engine (or flexi rear wing if you believe the rumours) for the next race.
They've won the next one barring a disaster so it will come down to Abu Dhabi.
It was the one from Turkey, I think this was that particular ICE’s third race.Does anyone know which ICE engine lewis ran this weekend? Was it the brasil one or the other one in the pool?
Aren't all these scenarios improbable? What would make Lewis finish 6th or lower?How Verstappen can win title at Saudi Arabian GP
- If he wins the race with the fastest lap (26 points) and Hamilton finishes sixth (8 points) or lower
- If he wins the race without the fastest lap (25 points) and Hamilton finishes seventh (6 points) or lower
- If he finishes second with the fastest lap (19 points) and Hamilton finishes 10th (1 point) or lower
- If he finishes second without the fastest lap (18 points) and Hamilton finishes outside the top-10
Bad luck.Aren't all these scenarios improbable? What would make Lewis finish 6th or lower?
I'm a newbie here, who's also not sure who's at fault for the crash between Max and Lewis a few weeks ago.
Ah, noted. Is he at higher risk of a tyre puncture than others? Only reason I can think of is he needs to drive more aggressively or his tyres are differentBad luck.
All it takes is a tyre puncture and his race is fecked.
No he's not. He's usually pretty good with tyres too. Truth is, unless he gets Max's luck from earlier this season and he has a weird tyre failure or gets crashed into, he's nailed on to win the championship.Ah, noted. Is he at higher risk of a tyre puncture than others? Only reason I can think of is he needs to drive more aggressively or his tyres are different
That's the issue. People have been too bold in their claims that he's now the favourite - yes the car looks so much better, but there are so many variables that can go wrong for Lewis. Strategy feck ups, tire blows, engine malfunctions, yellow flags, red flags, crashes, even just a mistake. Him and Mercedes have to be 100% perfect, whereas Verstappen can come around 4th in one of these races and win the other and still win the WDC.I just got a feeling something will go wrong for Lewis in one of these two race weekends.
This really is a bizarre take. The nature of the season and current standings means that neither of these two drivers is anywhere near nailed on to win it. It’s completely open. That’s why it’s so exciting.No he's not. He's usually pretty good with tyres too. Truth is, unless he gets Max's luck from earlier this season and he has a weird tyre failure or gets crashed into, he's nailed on to win the championship.
Exactly, he needs to be impeccable for two races, four days (quali and race). And the pit crew to be spot on. Lot more racing to be done. Yes the car looks mighty in his hands but he still has to bring it home. Lewis hasn't won 3 consecutive races this season, he has to go on a 4 winning streak to be World Champ. Kudos to him if he can do it.That's the issue. People have been too bold in their claims that he's now the favourite - yes the car looks so much better, but there are so many variables that can go wrong for Lewis. Strategy feck ups, tire blows, engine malfunctions, yellow flags, red flags, crashes, even just a mistake. Him and Mercedes have to be 100% perfect, whereas Verstappen can come around 4th in one of these races and win the other and still win the WDC.
Max’s fans are worried..No he's not. He's usually pretty good with tyres too. Truth is, unless he gets Max's luck from earlier this season and he has a weird tyre failure or gets crashed into, he's nailed on to win the championship.
Given that Verstappen is ahead in the standings, Hamilton couldn't win the championship next race, but Verstappen theoretically could. These bullets just show that would theoretically be possible - nothing more, nothing less.Ah, noted. Is he at higher risk of a tyre puncture than others? Only reason I can think of is he needs to drive more aggressively or his tyres are different
I do also think Hamilton is favorite now. He's blown Verstappen away with his engine two races in a row now, and according to Mercedes, he didn't even use his Brazil engine last time. Based on that info, Hamilton is most likely to win the next races, and if he does so, he wins the champtionship.This really is a bizarre take. The nature of the season and current standings means that neither of these two drivers is anywhere near nailed on to win it. It’s completely open. That’s why it’s so exciting.
I just disagree, sorry. There are just so many elements to F1 that a simple analysis of faster car = best chance to win race = favourite just doesn’t stack up beyond being a straw man. If both drivers were on level points then yeah sure. But they aren’t. Max has an inherent advantage because of that and therefore you can’t just ignore it in concluding. Like I said, so much can go wrong - which isn’t just based on bad luck - that could mean Hamilton doesn’t win both races. And on top of that this engine point seems to have been made into a bit of a misnomer. Hamilton didn’t have the fastest straight line speeds and actually he made up a lot of his time in a few key corners in Qatar. Add on top of that that we are only speculating that Merc Have the faster car at these tracks which may be wrong given it’s chopped and changed all season (albeit the evidence I agree does suggest it is likely to be the case). Anyway, i think your opinion that he is favourite is fine and I can understand it even if I disagree. I just things like “he is nailed on for the championship” are quite clearly and factually too far).Given that Verstappen is ahead in the standings, Hamilton couldn't win the championship next race, but Verstappen theoretically could. These bullets just show that would theoretically be possible - nothing more, nothing less.
I do also think Hamilton is favorite now. He's blown Verstappen away with his engine two races in a row now, and according to Mercedes, he didn't even use his Brazil engine last time. Based on that info, Hamilton is most likely to win the next races, and if he does so, he wins the champtionship.
Yes, anything can happen and therefore it's completely open still; but barring accidents/luck, I think it's clear that Hamilton currently has the best papers.
Oh, I agree - 'nailed on' is too strong, for all the reasons you've provided. But if I had to place a bet right now: given that Hamilton and Verstappen have both been incredibly steady racers this season, that Hamilton has had a clear advantage the last two races, and that I can't predict luck, I'd bet on Hamilton.I just disagree, sorry. There are just so many elements to F1 that a simple analysis of faster car = best chance to win race = favourite just doesn’t stack up beyond being a straw man. If both drivers were on level points then yeah sure. But they aren’t. Max has an inherent advantage because of that and therefore you can’t just ignore it in concluding. Like I said, so much can go wrong - which isn’t just based on bad luck - that could mean Hamilton doesn’t win both races. And on top of that this engine point seems to have been made into a bit of a misnomer. Hamilton didn’t have the fastest straight line speeds and actually he made up a lot of his time in a few key corners in Qatar. Add on top of that that we are only speculating that Merc Have the faster car at these tracks which may be wrong given it’s chopped and changed all season (albeit the evidence I agree does suggest it is likely to be the case). Anyway, i think your opinion that he is favourite is fine and I can understand it. I just things like “he is nailed on for the championship” are quite clearly and factually too far).
Yes they are improbable, but not impossible.Aren't all these scenarios improbable? What would make Lewis finish 6th or lower?
I'm a newbie here, who's also not sure who's at fault for the crash between Max and Lewis a few weeks ago.
And that’s fair. I think critically for Hamilton is that it is in his hands to the extent that ignoring all the many things that can happen, if he drives fast and wins he wins the title. And I agree evidence suggests he should have the faster car these races. So I think we are on the same page there. We just weight the potential “things that could go wrong” differently when picking who we’d bet on I guess. I would bet Max because a) I don’t think Red Bull will be much slower if at all (and that narrows the leeway Lewis has in any errors), and b) F1 is so unpredictable that his points advantage just gives him the edge - can not be perfect and still win the title, perhaps. It’s like in football, you might be the better team but if you’re down 1-0 at half time, you’d still have to weigh in a lot of factors before deciding if you really think the come back is on!Oh, I agree - 'nailed on' is too strong, for all the reasons you've provided. But if I had to place a bet right now: given that Hamilton and Verstappen have both been incredibly steady racers this season, that Hamilton has had a clear advantage the last two races, and that I can't predict luck, I'd bet on Hamilton.
This really is a bizarre take. The nature of the season and current standings means that neither of these two drivers is anywhere near nailed on to win it. It’s completely open. That’s why it’s so exciting.
How's it bizarre? The difference in pace the past few races was huge. If nothing weird happens Hamilton should win. Unless Red Bull suddenly find some pace like Merc have but I find that highly unlikely. Of course anything can happen, but the likely scenario is Hamilton wins.Max’s fans are worried..
I’ve already explained why in a number of posts above.How's it bizarre? The difference in pace the past few races was huge. If nothing weird happens Hamilton should win. Unless Red Bull suddenly find some pace like Merc have but I find that highly unlikely. Of course anything can happen, but the likely scenario is Hamilton wins.
Yeah, there's that as well. Another element to factor in would be that RB have generally out-strategized Mercedes during races this season, which is not in Hamilton's advantage if things come down to the wire.And that’s fair. I think critically for Hamilton is that it is in his hands to the extent that ignoring all the many things that can happen, if he drives fast and wins he wins the title. And I agree evidence suggests he should have the faster car these races. So I think we are on the same page there. We just weight the potential “things that could go wrong” differently when picking who we’d bet on I guess. I would bet Max because a) I don’t think Red Bull will be much slower if at all (and that narrows the leeway Lewis has in any errors), and b) F1 is so unpredictable that his points advantage just gives him the edge - can not be perfect and still win the title, perhaps. It’s like in football, you might be the better team but if you’re down 1-0 at half time, you’d still have to weigh in a lot of factors before deciding if you really think the come back is on!
Yeah it’s gonna be amazing.Yeah, there's that as well. Another element to factor in would be that RB have generally out-strategized Mercedes during races this season, which is not in Hamilton's advantage if things come down to the wire.
All in all, as @ZIDANE says, it's promising to be a very exciting end to the season.
I've heard something along the lines that RB might consider Jeddah a bit of a lost cause so want a fresh engine for Abu Dhabi. Fact is, if all goes to form and there's no disasters Max would finish second with a 5 place penalty anyway. So if RB think they're most likely going to finish second in the race regardless, its not a bad plan.Seeing reports that max may need a new engine and grid penalty? Seems too late unless reliability issue?
I suspect in most people's minds any sympathy for Max would have gone out of the window given his, and RB's, antics this season.No he's not. He's usually pretty good with tyres too. Truth is, unless he gets Max's luck from earlier this season and he has a weird tyre failure or gets crashed into, he's nailed on to win the championship.