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Vaud said:
Vocal Minority said:
Mercedes are looking impressive.
But compared to last year, where Ferrari went through piles of soft tyres, they are sticking to the mediums.
They are certainly keeping their cards close to their chest for now. But they have decent enough pace and are racking up the laps pretty painlessly.
They have certainly closed the gap if nothing else.
And reliable so far, so they can get through the whole testing program to correlate against their models. A good sign.But compared to last year, where Ferrari went through piles of soft tyres, they are sticking to the mediums.
They are certainly keeping their cards close to their chest for now. But they have decent enough pace and are racking up the laps pretty painlessly.
They have certainly closed the gap if nothing else.
I'm not sure why people were "worried" that McLaren would only have 8 engine changes throughout the year for having upgrades (4 per car). Seeing as they had a dodgy engine previously, and then said they took a big risk for this year it seems they might be able to have upgrades on the new engine they will need for each session they take part in.
Is it time for someone to come along and say 'The T-Wings are banned..end of discussion'?
Now we're seeing double wings on the merc.
For the sake of not having stupid looking cars again, should they just get rid. Issue a clarification, close the loop hole. No races run, everyone in the same boat to make changes.
Now we're seeing double wings on the merc.
For the sake of not having stupid looking cars again, should they just get rid. Issue a clarification, close the loop hole. No races run, everyone in the same boat to make changes.
Honda.....
The Ross Brawn / Adam Parr book is well worth a read and RB mentions Honda as being resolutely against bringing in outside expertise. They have this corporate mentality that skills must come from within. Toyota had the same thinking.
Great if that all comes together but as we saw with Toyota in F1, even with limitless budgets, it never does.
The Ross Brawn / Adam Parr book is well worth a read and RB mentions Honda as being resolutely against bringing in outside expertise. They have this corporate mentality that skills must come from within. Toyota had the same thinking.
Great if that all comes together but as we saw with Toyota in F1, even with limitless budgets, it never does.
DS240 said:
Is it time for someone to come along and say 'The T-Wings are banned..end of discussion'?
Now we're seeing double wings on the merc.
For the sake of not having stupid looking cars again, should they just get rid. Issue a clarification, close the loop hole. No races run, everyone in the same boat to make changes.
Yes.Now we're seeing double wings on the merc.
For the sake of not having stupid looking cars again, should they just get rid. Issue a clarification, close the loop hole. No races run, everyone in the same boat to make changes.
DS240 said:
Is it time for someone to come along and say 'The T-Wings are banned..end of discussion'?
Now we're seeing double wings on the merc.
For the sake of not having stupid looking cars again, should they just get rid. Issue a clarification, close the loop hole. No races run, everyone in the same boat to make changes.
Yes, Newey ever pointed out that the gain from them is marginal. They're just ugly and provide very little benefit so get rid. Now we're seeing double wings on the merc.
For the sake of not having stupid looking cars again, should they just get rid. Issue a clarification, close the loop hole. No races run, everyone in the same boat to make changes.
StevieBee said:
Honda.....
The Ross Brawn / Adam Parr book is well worth a read and RB mentions Honda as being resolutely against bringing in outside expertise. They have this corporate mentality that skills must come from within. Toyota had the same thinking.
Great if that all comes together but as we saw with Toyota in F1, even with limitless budgets, it never does.
Ross Brawn mentioned on the Motorsport podcast a while ago that the engine department just refused to listen to the design department and vice versa, makes you wonder if it's a similar situation at Mclaren now?The Ross Brawn / Adam Parr book is well worth a read and RB mentions Honda as being resolutely against bringing in outside expertise. They have this corporate mentality that skills must come from within. Toyota had the same thinking.
Great if that all comes together but as we saw with Toyota in F1, even with limitless budgets, it never does.
I was ridiculed on some other threads by suggesting Williams would be worth watching due to the Bottas / Merc deal. So far I think even though early days it's looking like a good car, I am confident I could be proved right.
All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
tommunster10 said:
I was ridiculed on some other threads by suggesting Williams would be worth watching due to the Bottas / Merc deal. So far I think even though early days it's looking like a good car, I am confident I could be proved right.
All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
Now now...you were ridiculed saying that Williams would come second due to Lance Stroll and his Dads millions. I've even got a bet with you giving you Williams in the Top 3. All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
tommunster10 said:
I was ridiculed on some other threads by suggesting Williams would be worth watching due to the Bottas / Merc deal. So far I think even though early days it's looking like a good car, I am confident I could be proved right.
All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
I didn't 'ridicule' you, but I do disagree- my reasons adequately explained in another thread.All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
London424 said:
tommunster10 said:
I was ridiculed on some other threads by suggesting Williams would be worth watching due to the Bottas / Merc deal. So far I think even though early days it's looking like a good car, I am confident I could be proved right.
All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
Now now...you were ridiculed saying that Williams would come second due to Lance Stroll and his Dads millions. I've even got a bet with you giving you Williams in the Top 3. All it would take is access to some of Merc data or better customer Merc engine etc.
Williams top 3 team yes... so far even though early..they are.
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