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Once they are out of the upper-midpack and season nears end I predict this will change. No plans "now" would be more accurate I hope. You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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https://www.formula1.com/en/la...EzLNsjjN2Vnz4RW.html
Looking like a Kimi retirement & a move for Vettel to Alfa is about his only option... The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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https://www.formula1.com/en/la...LAax8Q0j0OIxdct.html
The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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I was just about to post this - very excited to see Mugello back. | |||
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Should be interesting, since it's never hosted an F1 race. Majority of the grid has likely never turned a lap there. Saw an article that said it's hosted testing a few times & was where Raikkonen made his debut. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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You are correct. I knew they had held a Mugello Grand Prix back in the 80's, but I had failed to comprehend it was Formula 3000, and not F1. | |||
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Danny Ric crashed hard in FP2, spent a full hour in the medical center, and was seen coming out limping. Paging Fernando, line 1, please pick up! | |||
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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
Ricciardo wasn't limping that bad and Sergei Sirotkin is the 2020 reserve driver at this point. Not sure that Fernando is even in the country at this point and jumping in at the back of the grid, maybe as late as Sunday morning if the weather arrives, isn't a good way to start off. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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I imagine if it came to it, there would only be 1 Renault on the grid, similar to Bottas at Williams in Australia/2015. Where he injured his back in qualifying & because Susie Wolff hadn't had any track time, wasn't qualified to fill the seat. As long as they have FP3 & quali tomorrow, if Ric isn't up to it, they should have time to sub in a driver. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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My other Sig is a Steyr. |
For sale: Low milage Ferraris. New front wing upgrades. Slight rear damage... | |||
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Another good race. The midfield is great to watch. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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thin skin can't win |
The trophy Daleks were a little much. Especially when they have to be roll-started! Good race. Happy for Lando! You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
I suspect Ferrari would like to do a complete driver swap with McLaren about now. Lando and Sainz showed how to cooperate perfectly as teammates, a real contrast to the red cars. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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Looks like Renault submitted an official complaint on Racing Point on their car being too close to the Mercedes W10. Stewards have impounded RP parts & requested W10 parts from Mbz for comparison. Edit: adding link https://www.formula1.com/en/la...RRpFlLF5gaqqzPb.htmlThis message has been edited. Last edited by: P250UA5, The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Interesting to hear this. My dad seemed to think otherwise, and outside the last 12 laps where Bottas and Verstappen tussled, and then the last four laps, it seems pretty boring. I did not expect the first lap shenanigans, and as much as I loathe Ferrari's F1 contract, I appreciate each driver's ability - but they have come to be magnetic on the track, and I hate that. Never would I have imagined McLaren sitting 2nd after 2 races, and Norris has to be considered a top 10 driver now. | |||
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thin skin can't win |
Could someone help me understand the strategy behind Bottas waiting so late to pit? I understand that he had fresher tires at end and was able to overtake MV due to that, but it seemed an unnecessary risk/strategy to take. Right after MV pitted Bottas had a nearly 30 second gap and was in a car that on same tires/fuel Red Bull wasn't going to be able to catch let alone pass. Supposed lost time for a pitstop is 25 seconds. So with 28-30 seconds in hand why not pit immediately after MV did? Yeah it worked out in the end but barely. They nearly threw it away it seems? You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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The Red Bulls are much better immediately after they change tires, whereas the Mercedes take 4-7 laps to get to temperature. My thoughts was that if they pitted him, and Verstappen were to close within 1 second and have DRS, Bottas would have never gotten the position back (as the Merc is also worse in downforce on older tires) . As a result they waited, gave the position, and allowed the tires to come on before he pounced, and with greater life in the tires, you saw what he did. | |||
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Casuistic Thinker and Daoist |
That is my understanding also. It was a better strategy to wait to change later in the race when his fresher tires offered him a larger margin to make the pass and make it stick No, Daoism isn't a religion | |||
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Don't have a source, but read earlier that Bottas & the team have tentatively agreed on a 2021 deal, but that a contract has not been signed yet. Also saw that MB wants to offer Hamilton a contract in the 15M range, rather than the ~40M he has right now. Maybe Vettel being on the market will help with negotiations. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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I saw the same - the story was framed as they jilted Russell. Such sensationalism in journalism these days. Russell is going to be a good driver, but right now Merc has a list of people who want to drive their car for a chance at a title, and Bottas is, well ..... a known quantity. | |||
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