Carl
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Had no idea there was such levels of paranoia in F1. Mercedes just look to be struggling to me.
Sandbagging is a thing, but bar a very small handful of people, most can see through it for when it’s real and isn’t.Had no idea there was such levels of paranoia in F1. Mercedes just look to be struggling to me.
Is it paranoia when it's been like this for what, 7 years or something? Maybe this year will be different due to the new regulations but paranoia? HardlyHad no idea there was such levels of paranoia in F1. Mercedes just look to be struggling to me.
I was surprised at that comment as well.why is he dislikable ? always found him to be OK.
I had hoped that Mercedes would have been able to make some improvement. But Lewis car really does look awful to drive.Had no idea there was such levels of paranoia in F1. Mercedes just look to be struggling to me.
There's chatting shite and chatting the shite, most people can tell which is which.Sandbagging is a thing, but bar a very small handful of people, most can see through it for when it’s real and isn’t.
Yeah I thought so too. Hamilton was like a second slower than Verstappen and that doesn't bode well. But I do hope that this is something they can fix within a couple of races and which would provide good advantage for Hamilton in the long run. But it's absolutely devastating for Hamilton to turn up after last season with a noncompetitive car.I had hoped that Mercedes would have been able to make some improvement. But Lewis car really does look awful to drive.
Same.I’m definitely not down for Red Bull domination if it’s the case this season, can do without Horner mugging off for most of the year. I would just tune out and catch highlights if it’s worth it.
Ferrari save us.
A second slower but on a different tyre compound.Yeah I thought so too. Hamilton was like a second slower than Verstappen and that doesn't bode well. But I do hope that this is something they can fix within a couple of races and which would provide good advantage for Hamilton in the long run. But it's absolutely devastating for Hamilton to turn up after last season with a noncompetitive car.
I think Hamilton was on softs too, no?A second slower but on a different tyre compound.
I think the top 3 will all be within 0.4s of each other tomorrow. Maybe RB and Ferrari will have a slight edge but it won't be anything dramatic.
It's more just using history as proof. Mercedes have had habits of struggling the winning at a canter.Had no idea there was such levels of paranoia in F1. Mercedes just look to be struggling to me.
Russell was on softs and about 0.6s off Max, but Hamilton was on mediums and 1.1s off.I think Hamilton was on softs too, no?
I could have sworn they were both on softs, but I could be misremembering.Russell was on softs and about 0.6s off Max, but Hamilton was on mediums and 1.1s off.
At least I think that's right, nobody seems bothered to list tyre compounds in any articles about it.
Russell was on softs and about 0.6s off Max, but Hamilton was on mediums and 1.1s off.
At least I think that's right, nobody seems bothered to list tyre compounds in any articles about it.
I also was pretty sure his lap time was on softs.I could have sworn they were both on softs, but I could be misremembering.
Pretty sure they all ended up putting on softs midway through the session from what I rememeber. Lewis had some issues with the carRussell was on softs and about 0.6s off Max, but Hamilton was on mediums and 1.1s off.
At least I think that's right, nobody seems bothered to list tyre compounds in any articles about it.
Yeah they were, everyone ended up on softs in the second half of fp2 from memoryI also was pretty sure his lap time was on softs.
Yup. Hamilton was asked what was different on Russell’s car as he was so far off his pace. Confirmed they were different setups but didn’t answer specifics.I also was pretty sure his lap time was on softs.
Lewis Mazepin.Yup. Hamilton was asked what was different on Russell’s car as he was so far off his pace. Confirmed they were different setups but didn’t answer specifics.
Haha! Hamilton actually had the new floor in FP1 unlike Russell but they went back to the old one in FP2. I get the disbelief everyone has but I do think they’ll genuinely be a fair bit behind this weekend. How long that’s the case for who knows.Lewis Mazepin.
(granted, seems like Lewis was more of a case than Mazepin did last year)
Dont forget Mercedes have the least amount of wind tunnel and CFD time of any team on the grid this season. The more of their time they use up on porposing issue, the less time they get to work on other improvements to the car and work on next seasons car eventually.Haha! Hamilton actually had the new floor in FP1 unlike Russell but they went back to the old one in FP2. I get the disbelief everyone has but I do think they’ll genuinely be a fair bit behind this weekend. How long that’s the case for who knows.
I could have sworn they were both on softs, but I could be misremembering.
Yeh you're both right they were all on softs.I also was pretty sure his lap time was on softs.
Porpoising is extremely difficult to replicate in any CFD or Wind tunnel scenario, the only way they’ll resolve this is by finding a ride height that stops the purposing and then working on that height with a floor solution to balance out the ground effect.Dont forget Mercedes have the least amount of wind tunnel and CFD time of any team on the grid this season. The more of their time they use up on porposing issue, the less time they get to work on other improvements to the car and work on next seasons car eventually.
Correct me if Im wrong, but I dont think they are allowed to exceed 180 kph in the wind tunnel. The aero problems we are seeing begin at 250 kph.Porpoising is extremely difficult to replicate in any CFD or Wind tunnel scenario, the only way they’ll resolve this is by finding a ride height that stops the purposing and then working on that height with a floor solution to balance out the ground effect.
A wind tunnel essentially has the rig fixed to the floor, it’s really difficult to replicate purposing. I’ve used the wind tunnel at Silverstone before with work, and at most you’re only going to get how airflow moves around an object.Correct me if Im wrong, but I dont think they are allowed to exceed 180 kph in the wind tunnel. The aero problems we are seeing begin at 250 kph.
That's what makes me think their problems are legitimate. Hamiltons head is constantly butting against the headrest and I don't see why they'd allow that even if it was them holding back.I had hoped that Mercedes would have been able to make some improvement. But Lewis car really does look awful to drive.
How would they prevent it? Shit in his gas tank?Be amazing if both Botas and Russell finished ahead of Lewis this year (would Mercedes allow Russell to finish ahead of Hamilton?).
Haha, more like if they are close together telling Russell to let Lewis pass him to be a team player to give Lewis every opportunity to win the title.How would they prevent it? Shit in his gas tank?
I’ll have whatever you’re smoking.Be amazing if both Botas and Russell finished ahead of Lewis this year (would Mercedes allow Russell to finish ahead of Hamilton?).
Sainz should be goading Leclerc into aggressive moves on Max and the reaping the rewardIf Leclerc and Sainz dont have enough ballsy move in them, there's no chance to beat Max. Sainz particularly, he's never been in this leading position i believe. I think i've never seen Sainz going hard in wheel to wheel battle so far irrc.
Mclaren is so disappointing so far, all talk about positivity and whatnot but they seems to move backward in pecking order, albeit it maybe temporarily.
Sainz for WDC. I'm fine with that. I'm prefer him than Leclerc tbh.Sainz should be goading Leclerc into aggressive moves on Max and the reaping the reward
Sainz WDC after Max-Leclerc take each other out in every first corner.
helmetHow would they prevent it? Shit in his gas tank?
Very good point, that i had forgotten. If will have to be resolved on the track, if they dont want to raise the ride height as a solution.Porpoising is extremely difficult to replicate in any CFD or Wind tunnel scenario, the only way they’ll resolve this is by finding a ride height that stops the purposing and then working on that height with a floor solution to balance out the ground effect.