sun_tzu
The Art of Bore
I expect toto wolf is looking for duct tapeI believe it was a problem they had during FP2. They worked on it during the session and fixed it I think
I expect toto wolf is looking for duct tapeI believe it was a problem they had during FP2. They worked on it during the session and fixed it I think
The FIA seems to have already chosen their champion.It already feels inevitable that Merc will punished for whatever RB moan about![]()
Errrrm.Each and every team and their drivers should be entitled to do exactly as Max has done. And that spells danger and so the FIA really do have to stop sitting on their hands and take back control.
I already made a funny (in my mind) joke although no one gave me creditErrrrm.
Take back control of our borders (track limits)
Driver | Team | Time |
---|---|---|
1) Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:23.723 |
2) Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | +0.437 |
3) Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | +0.471 |
4) Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +0.786 |
5) Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +0.925 |
6) Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +0.990 |
7) Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +1.067 |
8) Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +1.192 |
9) Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +1.249 |
10) Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.492 |
11) Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | +1.568 |
12) Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | +1.605 |
13) Nicholas Latifi | Williams | +1.965 |
14) Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo | +2.034 |
15) Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | +2.105 |
16) George Russell | Williams | +2.148 |
17) Fernando Alonso | Alpine | +2.182 |
18) Mick Schumacher | Haas | +2.976 |
19) Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +2.989 |
20) Nikita Mazepin | Haas | +3.777 |
Driver | Team | Time |
---|---|---|
1) Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 1:23.148 |
2) Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | +0.209 |
3) Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +0.350 |
4) Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +0.422 |
5) Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.484 |
6) Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +0.557 |
7) Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +0.587 |
8) Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +0.639 |
9) Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | +0.872 |
10) Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +0.885 |
11) Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +0.893 |
12) Fernando Alonso | Alpine | +0.908 |
13) Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.947 |
14) Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | +0.987 |
15) Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | +1.483 |
16) George Russell | Williams | +1.806 |
17) Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo | +1.924 |
18) Nicholas Latifi | Williams | +2.061 |
19) Mick Schumacher | Haas | +2.427 |
20) Nikita Mazepin | Haas | No time set |
You did well.I already made a funny (in my mind) joke although no one gave me credit![]()
Where has this performance from Gasly come from lately?
Either the car has stepped up massively or he's riding some mega form. He's looked mega in the last 3/4 races.
I believe Horner is a terrible man manager unless you are his number one. Toxic environment for any young, up and coming driver.He is and has always been an incredibly talented driver. That’s why he got his promotion into the RB seat when he did.
However unfortunately he didn’t appear to be able to handle the higher pressure that comes with being in a top team. Perhaps he didn’t receive a long enough chance. Perhaps that environment is genuinely not meant for him. But regardless when he is relaxed he’s really very good.
Mate I’ve long gotten past the stage of listening to anything he says. I pay no attention to him and my life is better for it.what I find daft is that Horner really thinks the Merc wing is illegal, there is no way any team would drive with such a wing, with intention of cheating, there is far too much scrutiny.
I am not saying that Mercedes have not found a way to change things within the rules, maybe bending them, have RB not done the same in the past ?
But out and out cheating and that is what he is hinting at, then no I cant believe that.
He has always been a good driver, maybe his time at Red Bull came a tad to soon.Where has this performance from Gasly come from lately?
Either the car has stepped up massively or he's riding some mega form. He's looked mega in the last 3/4 races.
I hear you, he is just annoying the hell out of me.Mate I’ve long gotten past the stage of listening to anything he says. I pay no attention to him and my life is better for it.
It will be difficult for the FIA to punish a driver blocking anyone on the outside for the rest of the season now.
This may go against Red Bull if the Mercedes engine / drag advantage is enough to overtake in DRS zones. The car in front can do what they want to cover the outside while taking the inside line, so the only way to overtake is get in front on the straights.
His red bull car was a dog iircHe is and has always been an incredibly talented driver. That’s why he got his promotion into the RB seat when he did.
However unfortunately he didn’t appear to be able to handle the higher pressure that comes with being in a top team. Perhaps he didn’t receive a long enough chance. Perhaps that environment is genuinely not meant for him. But regardless when he is relaxed he’s really very good.
To be honest does anyone really expect them not to punish the next person who does exactly what Max does?It will be difficult for the FIA to punish a driver blocking anyone on the outside for the rest of the season now.
This may go against Red Bull if the Mercedes engine / drag advantage is enough to overtake in DRS zones. The car in front can do what they want to cover the outside while taking the inside line, so the only way to overtake is get in front on the straights.
There's probably a desire for max to become the champion from within the FIA. Hes young, will probably attract a new audience etc etc.To be honest does anyone really expect them not to punish the next person who does exactly what Max does?
It's not Max's action that was legal, it was Max who's nonpunishable for TV ratings.
They've to manage that engine to last for the last 3 race. Too much of a gamble to risk changing to a new one and getting hit with a grid penalty unless they know they'll be so dominant in a track like how Mercedes was at Sau Paolo.Agree with the others, good post. I do however disagree with Max cruising. It's a race at the end of the day and if they did go back for a 5-second penalty it's his own damn fault for not racing. My perspective anyhow
It has nothing to do with TV ratings, it's been clear for a few years now that Max is being treated with a separate rulebook from the rest.To be honest does anyone really expect them not to punish the next person who does exactly what Max does?
It's not Max's action that was legal, it was Max who's nonpunishable for TV ratings.
There's probably a desire for max to become the champion from within the FIA. Hes young, will probably attract a new audience etc etc.
Theres also probably a desire from somewhere in FIA not to have lewis win more WDC that schmacher.
It is strange given the intense scrutiny the whole issue has had with everyone from the global media to armchair fans searching every frame from every camera angle available.what I find daft is that Horner really thinks the Merc wing is illegal, there is no way any team would drive with such a wing, with intention of cheating, there is far too much scrutiny.
I am not saying that Mercedes have not found a way to change things within the rules, maybe bending them, have RB not done the same in the past ?
But out and out cheating and that is what he is hinting at, then no I cant believe that.
Appears they still haven't been able to fix it. Weird problem to have, a wing flapping like that can only cost timeI believe it was a problem they had during FP2. They worked on it during the session and fixed it I think
Well, not so sure about that.With the Mercedes speed in FP 2 & 3 here, and Brazil, and looking at the final few circuits, I could easily see Lewis overtaking Max in the championship. Even if Hamilton doesn't qualify one pole it seems more likely it would be Bottas, who would move over for him.
Well, not so sure about that.
Well, not so sure about that.
Didn't he recently move away for Max while blocking Lewis in the same move at the start?You’re joking? Bottas will move over for anybody. He showed in Brazil that he’s more than happy to shift for both Vertsappen and Hamilton in the opening few laps. He’s just out for a leisurely drive and doesn’t want to get in anyones way
This is fine and yes part of his job, but the constant, snide they are cheating comments are annoying.I think Horner being suspicious is fine and even Toto said that part of the job is to make sure the opponents don’t get unfair advantage but I feel the way he is going about it is so annoying . If you have doubts then just come out and complain so that they can be cleared. This constant badgering is a very poor look for the sport and undermines everyone associated with the FIA
For sure. Unless you’ve such a big tyre or spews advantage, you simply cant follow close enough on corners like this in order to pass on the main straight. Not to mention the first turn just does not help either. I think there is very very limited room for meaningful overtakes. Having said that, perhaps small mistakes on a circuit like this cost a driver more. So that might present opportunities.Quilfying is important, not many passing places
This could be pole to win race.
Tyre deg on this track will be really high, so if overtaking is as limited as suggested, ie just the main straight. Then this race could be decided by an under or over cut and flawless pitstop or twoFor sure. Unless you’ve such a big tyre or spews advantage, you simply cant follow close enough on corners like this in order to pass on the main straight. Not to mention the first turn just does not help either. I think there is very very limited room for meaningful overtakes. Having said that, perhaps small mistakes on a circuit like this cost a driver more. So that might present opportunities.
Tyres and pits will be huge I think.For sure. Unless you’ve such a big tyre or spews advantage, you simply cant follow close enough on corners like this in order to pass on the main straight. Not to mention the first turn just does not help either. I think there is very very limited room for meaningful overtakes. Having said that, perhaps small mistakes on a circuit like this cost a driver more. So that might present opportunities.
This is fine and yes part of his job, but the constant, snide they are cheating comments are annoying.