I think they should restrict it to within the confines of the racing track. Weaving on the run-off and pit entrance looks nasty and bush league, this is the Indy 500!
F1 2023 Season
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Spanish Grand Prix
Having had last chicane removed, do you think teams will abandon high DF configurations and move into more medium DF levels, similar to Melbourne? I definitely think RB will do that, especially as their last year full DF wing didnt give them that much pace overall.
Having had last chicane removed, do you think teams will abandon high DF configurations and move into more medium DF levels, similar to Melbourne? I definitely think RB will do that, especially as their last year full DF wing didnt give them that much pace overall.
Just looks like an office?
Good one! F1 really is a joke isn't it
This is phase I. From what I read they will be revealing more about this factory soon.
Max & Fernando Rush Press Conference to Watch Indy 500
Be interesting to see what Mercedes can do here. If the B-spec car is the improvement they hope it is they should be able to get a result here. Podium is possible since this track is heavy on the tyres and the Mercedes is pretty good in that regard. A lot better than the Ferrari at least. Don't think they can get near Red Bull (unless RB cock up their set-up or their update package is a failure of course) but the question is can they take the fight to Alonso?
Think it's worth clarifying that the F1 team and the car brand are seperate. Geely's share of AML has doubled as a result & probably a sign of a takeover at a later date.
A podium is probably their best hope here. Still think they'll be around 4th-6th and we won't see any significant improvement till Silverstone unless Aston Martin's upgrades in-season fail to impact.
Lando Norris thinks last corner will not be flat:
Norris: "I'm not looking forward to it at all"
McLaren driver Lando Norris also brings in another point that results from the new layout, namely the physical strain on the driver: "It's even harder for the neck muscles, so I'm not looking forward to it at all," says the Briton about the new track layout.
"I hope that this will make the race better. But to be honest, the last bend is tricky. I wouldn't say that the last corner will go full throttle, but I think it would help the racing. It could be even more of a management race than it already is, and it's already a big management race."
Norris: "I'm not looking forward to it at all"
McLaren driver Lando Norris also brings in another point that results from the new layout, namely the physical strain on the driver: "It's even harder for the neck muscles, so I'm not looking forward to it at all," says the Briton about the new track layout.
"I hope that this will make the race better. But to be honest, the last bend is tricky. I wouldn't say that the last corner will go full throttle, but I think it would help the racing. It could be even more of a management race than it already is, and it's already a big management race."
Its not even a competition anymore. Max is dominating and there is literally no one even close to challenging him.
New ferrari "red-bull inspired" side pods break cover
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f...tyle-f1-sidepods-revealed-in-spain-/10476904/
Also RB bringing updates to make their rocketship even faster.
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f...tyle-f1-sidepods-revealed-in-spain-/10476904/
Also RB bringing updates to make their rocketship even faster.
Helmet Marko isnt happy that RB are lising key personnel to other teams who are doubling their salaries.
https://www.planetf1.com/news/helmut-marko-big-problem-red-bull-staff-leave-double-wages/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/65759442
Rob Marshall: Senior Red Bull designer to join McLaren as technical director in 2024
https://www.planetf1.com/news/helmut-marko-big-problem-red-bull-staff-leave-double-wages/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/65759442
Rob Marshall: Senior Red Bull designer to join McLaren as technical director in 2024
No stranger than supporting a football team over an individual player. I support whoever is driving a red car. It's a shame we're shit.
Standings after Round 6
I would have had 1 more if I remembered to set my lineup and choose Verstappen for pole!
I would have had 1 more if I remembered to set my lineup and choose Verstappen for pole!
Finally breaking into to 10.Standings after Round 6
I would have had 1 more if I remembered to set my lineup and choose Verstappen for pole!
Not the same thing at all. Obviously, I have no problem with people cheering on whoever they like. Just never appealed to me. All about the driver.
How annoying match and F1 qualifying at the same time.
Q3 during half time
Q3 during half time
Sky making a very good point, get the test trye used and out of the way, while the track is still green.
Makes no sense to use your allocation , before your test set.
Makes no sense to use your allocation , before your test set.
Pirelli test tyres in use
Teams and drivers are also testing out Pirelli's new tyres that are coming into use at the British GP next month.
Two additional sets of the new Pirelli hard tyre will be available to test in this session and Practice Two later on.
Pirelli will introduce a new tougher specification of tyre at the British Grand Prix to cope with "extraordinary" advances in car performance.
Far higher than expected downforce levels have prompted a change, with a pole position time that was two seconds faster than last year at the Miami Grand Prix having highlighted the issue.
Plenty of drivers are setting their early lap times on the test tyre, including the two Red Bulls at the top of the timesheet.
Teams and drivers are also testing out Pirelli's new tyres that are coming into use at the British GP next month.
Two additional sets of the new Pirelli hard tyre will be available to test in this session and Practice Two later on.
Pirelli will introduce a new tougher specification of tyre at the British Grand Prix to cope with "extraordinary" advances in car performance.
Far higher than expected downforce levels have prompted a change, with a pole position time that was two seconds faster than last year at the Miami Grand Prix having highlighted the issue.
Plenty of drivers are setting their early lap times on the test tyre, including the two Red Bulls at the top of the timesheet.
only FP1 but Max and Perez are miles ahead.
Max 7/10th over Perez and Perez 1.7 secs ahead of the rest.
Max 7/10th over Perez and Perez 1.7 secs ahead of the rest.
so far the Merc's are a mile of any decent speed.
Maybe some set up changes after the upgrades not quite right.
Maybe some set up changes after the upgrades not quite right.
FP1 was the Max Show , nobody got within 7/10th of him
Spanish GP FP1 Timesheet
I know its only FP1 but
So from Verstappen in P1 to Perez in P2 is 0.768s
From Perez in P2 to Bottas in P16 is 0.6s....
So from Verstappen in P1 to Perez in P2 is 0.768s
From Perez in P2 to Bottas in P16 is 0.6s....
Roll on F1 2026.
It is, quite literally, the exact same thing.
It is, quite literally, the exact same thing.
Literally? Interesting interpretation of that word! It's really not. But, again, it just doesn't do it for me. I just root for a specific driver. I have no emotional ties to a car manufacturer.
Spanish GP FP 2 Timesheet
Looks very rainy
Logan Major bins it
Thought this would help me pass the time until our match. Thanks Logan!
Let it rain.
Lewis looking good, or it it just because the rain
Haas in hot water FIA code of conduct breached 12.2.1C. It's due to Gunther complaining about the stewards (because he is unhappy about Hulk's penalty at Monaco).
https://racer.com/2023/06/01/frustrated-steiner-calls-for-professional-f1-stewards/
https://racer.com/2023/06/01/frustrated-steiner-calls-for-professional-f1-stewards/
How is it not the same as supporting a football team?
Why is the quali on so late?
This has confused me as well. I would put it down to the rain, but maybe some setup changes have helped. Anyway we will see at 3pm (well i will see qually tonight as im watching the cup final)