Haas definitely seems to have it coming together a little better this year, though I wouldn't put them in the Merc tier just yet. Still, compared to the last couple of seasons...
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Holy shit that was some tight racing all the way down the pack. These new regs are doing a great job in that regard. Sucks to see so many DNF’s back to back but I guess that’s expected when so much is new.
Ferrari power is back tho. Whew.
Ferrari power is back tho. Whew.
Vostre Roy
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Stolen from Facebook, the only Mercedes that has been leading so far (and by the look of it, might be the only one this season lol)
SD83
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Judging from the highlights, seems to have been a somewhat entertaining race once again. Happy for Russell & McLaren, but what a catastrophic weekend for Vettel. Hope this isn't going to go like Alonsos last years with McLaren for him.
Also, is it just me or did the cars really get closer together this year? I know the safety car also messes with that, but from the final results, I see very few lapped cars for each race, like all the cars that finish more or less finish within more or less 01:30 or 01:40 from the leader. Anyone who actually watched it, is that down to the safety car or the tracks or are they all a bit closer together now? Or am I wrong altogether?
Also, is it just me or did the cars really get closer together this year? I know the safety car also messes with that, but from the final results, I see very few lapped cars for each race, like all the cars that finish more or less finish within more or less 01:30 or 01:40 from the leader. Anyone who actually watched it, is that down to the safety car or the tracks or are they all a bit closer together now? Or am I wrong altogether?
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Up the front was a snooze festival after 10 laps and after a few laps after the safety car. When it was realised that the RBs couldn't do squat against LeClerc, they cruised.
Russell seemed to be really good, but not much footage.
The mid pack was great! But, typically, not enough footage, other than the replays. Some really great, hard racing and attempted passing. Haven't seen that in years.
The safety car and VSCs definitely helped to keep most on the lead lap.
SD83
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Anyone watching Monaco today? Haven't found a decent commentary yet, but starting on full wets might be an indicator for an interesting race. Or we get another Spa 2021. Not knowing how heavy the rain is, it's 50/50 I assume...
Vostre Roy
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Was a long, but interesting given it was a Monaco Grand Prix. Seeing the too 4 crossing the finish line within 1 sec of each other was a great view
LostTheTone
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Man, Ferrari really are determined to grab defeat from the jaws of victory this year aren't they?
I feel legitimately sorry for LeClerc today. Home GP, and one that he seemed almost destined to win after a couple of cursed attempts, and then the rain came down and his pit crew sharted.
I feel legitimately sorry for LeClerc today. Home GP, and one that he seemed almost destined to win after a couple of cursed attempts, and then the rain came down and his pit crew sharted.
LostTheTone
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Sad indeed, although WTF1 are good peoples who make fun content.
And, to be fair, the racing has actually been very good this year. I strongly suspect that Red Bull are going to cruise away with it from here, but it's been a season full of excitement thus far.
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LostTheTone
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I have to love Seb's mad "I am still a child" energy.
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Yep, FIA President tries to tell drivers/teams they can’t exercise their freedoms - Seb does 100% the opposite.
Vostre Roy
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Redbulls and Ferraris seems to be on a complete different planet after FP3, P5 being a wooping 1.25s behind the leader (and about 0.8s from P4).
Looking forward for this race, Baku usually gives a great show
Looking forward for this race, Baku usually gives a great show
LostTheTone
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Yup yup, fully agree with all of this. Baku normally delivers, but FP1 had me worrying because it seemed Ferrari were being bitten by the porpoise and their engines were developing a nasty habit of coughing up a lung.
Vostre Roy
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Well, the qualifying session pretty much followed the logic shown in the practice session, Ferrari and Redbull are about a second faster than every other teams, unless they suffer a DNF they should cover all four first positions without much threat from the other teams.
LostTheTone
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Was just about to say the same thing.
Looking further down the grid though I'm happy to see Gasly and Yuki putting in some solid performances. This year's Mercedes may not be the kind of rocketship it used to be, but it's pretty clearly third fastest this year and seeing Gasly split those two cars warms my heart.
Further down still... Another oof for McLaren, with both cars out in Q2. Danny Ric is obviously having a bad year anyway, but when Norris can't ring anything else out of the car either it makes me wonder how much of that we can really blame on him.
Finally, I am pretty sad to see Haas and Alfa both falling right to the back. It was so nice see K-Mag and Bottas both doing well, and its crappy to see them back down with a woeful Aston with a woeful Stroll driving it.
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No words
Vostre Roy
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SD83
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If they fail to build a shitty car, they will ruin their chances with (in hindsight at least) wrong choices for strategy, and if they fail to do that, the cars will just break down...
