I thought I heard on the espn broadcast that he told the crew he was staying out despite them telling to come in. But then again I was half asleep, and since it isn’t Ferrari I don’t watch quite as closely as I used to.
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Norris comments -> https://youtu.be/59-8HSLZPdM
Ricardo went against the team’s suggestion to stay out. Norris felt he can stay out bc he wasn’t advised about the forecast, he wasn’t told it’ll be more than a drizzle.
at the end of the day Mclaren has to do better, send someone out 10 miles out and call it in. I could tell the weather conditions by simply checking online. They made an amateur mistake but you live and learn
at the end of the day Mclaren has to do better, send someone out 10 miles out and call it in. I could tell the weather conditions by simply checking online. They made an amateur mistake but you live and learn
If I recall he said no to the Pit call....he also repeat it during the post race interview with Sky F1.
He'll learn, he is fast and will adjust, he is pretty young.
Bram
He'll learn, he is fast and will adjust, he is pretty young.
Bram
McLaren pulled a Ferrari and stepped all over themselves. As noted, Hamilton had to pit once Verstappen came in, so McLaren should have as well, they had nothing to lose.
A heckuva run by Verstappen. Last to second. Even without rain, he drove a solid race.
Merc had the easier call I think. If Lando stays out come in, if he comes in stay out. That said after Hamilton took tires they should have too. I probably put 60/40 blame on the team, but Lando was VERY adamant about not coming in.
It’s time for the Japanese GP! At least that is what my F1 calendar says. Istanbul is a close second.
Hard to believe COTA is 2 weeks out as well.
Hard to believe COTA is 2 weeks out as well.
Sorry Bud, but it's in Turkey.....No Suzuka GP this year....tragic because this the last year that Honda will be in F1
Bram
Bram
I know. Istanbul, which was once Constantinople, is the race location. I guess I was too subtle.
I know. Istanbul, which was once Constantinople, is the race location. I guess I was too subtle.
I like the history lesson lol. I personally haven’t been to the track yet but I’ve read and heard good things after the resurfacing. It’s only an hour and a half from my place but I’m never there when the F1 race takes place.
Its unfortunate Honda didn’t have a proper good send off in Suzuka.
HaHa.
The track looks good at practice this morning.
I spent a week there many years ago; beautiful area, and a wonderful city.
No rain for tomorrow only 30% possibility.Who know maybe change come.RB is not looking good enough.
That weather forecast was a bit off!
And better:biggrin:
Personally I feel Perez was the driver of the day, he held up the faster Mercedes very well. Carlos did well also but against inferior competition.
That was the first race in a while that stayed intermediate the whole race. It looked like it started to dry out, as Vettel’s team thought; but then the light rain came back.
As much as Hamilton thought he should have stayed on his first set of tires, I’m fairly confident his tires were beyond stretching to the end. And in the end, the risk wasn’t worth the reward.
Nice race by Bottas and both Red Bulls. I don’t know if Sainz did anything special. But he did drive well.
As much as Hamilton thought he should have stayed on his first set of tires, I’m fairly confident his tires were beyond stretching to the end. And in the end, the risk wasn’t worth the reward.
Nice race by Bottas and both Red Bulls. I don’t know if Sainz did anything special. But he did drive well.
Hamilton should have pitted directly after Perez pitted, and then used his faster car to overtake, but Lewis thought he knew better than the team. His first set would only have got to the end of the race at a very slow pace - see Ocon's final 5-10laps. The team shouldn't have left the pit stop so late, as they knew the inter had to burn off the tread, then go through the graining phase, then be re-born as hot semi-slicks. The lap he finally pitted was too close to the end of the race to come out the other side of these phases in better shape. Red Bull got the timing just right - both Lewis and Mercedes got the timing wrong. They should have trusted the race simulation computer and pitted when Red Bull did. Driver doesn't always make the best decision - he doesn't have all the info...
Well done Bottas!
Well done Bottas!
Good race analysis....and yes Merc was too late on the Pit call, regardless this was a damage limitation race for Lewis.
US GP next a race track that he is always good at. and suit the Merc package best.
Bram
US GP next a race track that he is always good at. and suit the Merc package best.
Bram
The bonus that Botas is seemingly on for the Constructor's title must be compelling...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mo...22-calendar-of-28-races/ar-AAPzJPz?li=BBnbfcL
also FIA is having cota grind down numerous bumps/ripples in the track..
also FIA is having cota grind down numerous bumps/ripples in the track..
You are correct, he is a good Driver in front, but defiantly he is not a fighter.
Bram
Bram
