ArjenIsM3
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I never mentioned Red Bull and I don't think you mentioned active suspension so I don't followWhat makes you think Red Bull wouldn't welcome active suspension returning to F1?
I never mentioned Red Bull and I don't think you mentioned active suspension so I don't followWhat makes you think Red Bull wouldn't welcome active suspension returning to F1?
Its probably also harder for someone used to winning to motivate himself to battle for 5th. For Russell, it’s still a lot better than a Williams and he knows he’s got time to wait for Merc to improve.I don’t think he’s lost anything. I just don’t think it is a factor that can be ignored that drivers nearing the end of their career will be different compared to a driver at the beginning. Especially when the young driver is one of Russell’s talent (would put him ahead of Rosberg).
Get out of this thread and take your common sense with you!When schmacher came back to F1 with Rosberg with his teammate, Schmacher had lost none of his reaction times in comparision to a young rosberg. The problem was the Mercedes at the time didnt suit Schumacher's driving style. He liked cars with a pointy front end which required a stable rear end. Seeing as the Mercedes back then was eating its rears like a true AMG road car, schmacher ended up looking average against Rosberg and people were saying he'd lost "it". Its similar to lewis at the moment, his differential to his teammates has always been the speed he can carry into a corner, brake later and get on the power earlier. He cant do that in a car as unstable as the current Mercedes but Russell can cope better with the current car. That doesn't mean he's lost "it". Its just the car currently doesnt suit his driving style.
It's also fair to say he's simply just not enjoying/struggling more with the bouncing. Maybe Russell can handle that better too.When schmacher came back to F1 with Rosberg with his teammate, Schmacher had lost none of his reaction times in comparision to a young rosberg. The problem was the Mercedes at the time didnt suit Schumacher's driving style. He liked cars with a pointy front end which required a stable rear end. Seeing as the Mercedes back then was eating its rears like a true AMG road car, schmacher ended up looking average against Rosberg and people were saying he'd lost "it". Its similar to lewis at the moment, his differential to his teammates has always been the speed he can carry into a corner, brake later and get on the power earlier. He cant do that in a car as unstable as the current Mercedes but Russell can cope better with the current car. That doesn't mean he's lost "it". Its just the car currently doesnt suit his driving style.
Im not arguing for the sake of it, just giving my opinion that Schuamcher had lost some of his powers, namely his ability to adapt to a different car not in ideal conditions. That comes with age and happens to every race race driver. Lewis of 10 years ago would probably have adapted far better to the current car.When schmacher came back to F1 with Rosberg with his teammate, Schmacher had lost none of his reaction times in comparision to a young rosberg. The problem was the Mercedes at the time didnt suit Schumacher's driving style. He liked cars with a pointy front end which required a stable rear end. Seeing as the Mercedes back then was eating its rears like a true AMG road car, schmacher ended up looking average against Rosberg and people were saying he'd lost "it". Its similar to lewis at the moment, his differential to his teammates has always been the speed he can carry into a corner, brake later and get on the power earlier. He cant do that in a car as unstable as the current Mercedes but Russell can cope better with the current car. That doesn't mean he's lost "it". Its just the car currently doesnt suit his driving style.
This is far too balanced and nuanced for the "Lewis is slow" simple posts.When schmacher came back to F1 with Rosberg with his teammate, Schmacher had lost none of his reaction times in comparision to a young rosberg. The problem was the Mercedes at the time didnt suit Schumacher's driving style. He liked cars with a pointy front end which required a stable rear end. Seeing as the Mercedes back then was eating its rears like a true AMG road car, schmacher ended up looking average against Rosberg and people were saying he'd lost "it". Its similar to lewis at the moment, his differential to his teammates has always been the speed he can carry into a corner, brake later and get on the power earlier. He cant do that in a car as unstable as the current Mercedes but Russell can cope better with the current car. That doesn't mean he's lost "it". Its just the car currently doesnt suit his driving style.
Totto's input on the matter according to BBC.Im not arguing for the sake of it, just giving my opinion that Schuamcher had lost some of his powers, namely his ability to adapt to a different car not in ideal conditions. That comes with age and happens to every race race driver. Lewis of 10 years ago would probably have adapted far better to the current car.
Valentino Rossi was the same in Moto GP.
I was listening to a podcast from Tomas Mezzera (czech v8 supercar driver) yesterday and he simply said that the pace is there, but its your ability to do everything else that diminishes as you get older in a race car. He referenced anti roll-bar adjustments as an example.
And as Toto Wolff says, they are closer to the back than the front of the grid.Apparently both lewis and george have backpain from yesterday. God knows how they will get through a GP. I think both Mercedes might retire as they will destroy their floors during the race.
Yes. Long straights.What kind of track is Baku? Well suited for overtaking?
Back pain is just horrible, when it hits you, nothing you can do.Apparently both lewis and george have backpain from yesterday. God knows how they will get through a GP. I think both Mercedes might retire as they will destroy their floors during the race.
Like Monaco in parts, but with lots of good overtaking spots, I like this track.What kind of track is Baku? Well suited for overtaking?
I see your point, but at the same time I agree with the people saying it's mainly the Mercs struggling that hard. Others have bouncing as well, but Mercedes seems way more all over the place than the rest of the field. So it should be their responsibility regarding driver safety to bring the bouncing to the level of other (non-RB) teams before the FIA should step inBack pain is just horrible, when it hits you, nothing you can do.
Somebody posted the other day about FIA getting involved (sorry forgot who) and at the time I disagreed, but thinking more about it, driver heath has to come in to it, both Merc drivers are going to take a beating today and with Canada next weekend, it will be a struggle for them.
I also see your point and it is down to Mecedes to get it sorted.I see your point, but at the same time I agree with the people saying it's mainly the Mercs struggling that hard. Others have bouncing as well, but Mercedes seems way more all over the place than the rest of the field. So it should be their responsibility regarding driver safety to bring the bouncing to the level of other (non-RB) teams before the FIA should step in
Sainz has also been complaining. As has Ocon and Alonso. Obviously drivers have their own vested interests in complaining.I see your point, but at the same time I agree with the people saying it's mainly the Mercs struggling that hard. Others have bouncing as well, but Mercedes seems way more all over the place than the rest of the field. So it should be their responsibility regarding driver safety to bring the bouncing to the level of other (non-RB) teams before the FIA should step in
but here you can go two-wide through corners 1, 2 and 3. People closing the door on each other could well result in a few safety cars too.Like Monaco in parts, but with lots of good overtaking spots, I like this track.
I asked this before, but if FIA do get involved, what do they do ?Sainz seems to be one raising the issue more than anyone else.
https://www.racefans.net/2022/06/12...to-tackle-very-painful-effects-of-porpoising/
The 18inch tyres are playing a part as well. The 13inch tyres were absorbing some of the impact of the tracks. Mass dampers would probably be the easier to introduce next season rather than fric or active suspension.I asked this before, but if FIA do get involved, what do they do ?
Make all team rise their ride hight ? bring in active suspension ?
Making teams rise ride hight is unfair to teams that have got a handle on the bouncing, Red Bull for example.
Active suspension would seem like that obvious cure for all without affecting ride hight, but cost caps will stop teams developing this , will it not?
Its is clear that Mecedes have the most problems with the bouncing but other are not far behind.
Would love to see RB suspension set up.The 18inch tyres are playing a part as well. The 13inch tyres were absorbing some of the impact of the tracks. Mass dampers would probably be the easier to introduce next season rather than fric or active suspension.
Honestly we need to see a RB have a crash similar to schmachers to see what RB have done with their rear suspension. Whatever the setup with the heave springs, torsion bars, rockers and dampers they have configured its working an absolute treat.
If it was that bad they wouldn't start him.Would love to see RB suspension set up.
WOW did Toto just say that Lewis might not be able to physical finish the race !!
Starting the race will be fine, painkillers and some physio will be helping no doubt, I think Toto was more on about has the race goes on.If it was that bad they wouldn't start him.
If he is not in a good shape that's a risk as the race goes on, even before he decides to retire.Starting the race will be fine, painkillers and some physio will be helping no doubt, I think Toto was more on about has the race goes on.
Bouncing around at 200 mph will be mental, I know my back would not stand it for a whole race.
I agree, Lewis is the only one who knows if he will last. Would you want to pull out of it was you ?If he is not in a good shape that's a risk as the race goes on, even before he decides to retire.