Official 2020 Austrian & Styrian Grand Prix Thread *Spoilers

[Clockwork Cupcake]

Teppic said:

Ferrari’s face masks don’t seem to fit properly, judging by the amount of times Charles and Sebastian have been adjusting them when being interviewed.

They used to fit perfectly but then the FIA queried their design and now suddenly they don't fit as well but there is no question over the legality of the previous design.

[stevesingo]

TheDeuce said:

Teddy Lop said:

TheDeuce said:

motco said:

Clair Williams said in an on-camera piece on C4 yesterday before the qualifying highlights actually started that she thinks more attrition and more crashes would be good.

Well yes.. it's proved the most effective way of her cars getting within snatching distance of points! She once said she dreams of corner 1 pile ups with only her cars getting through..

I think that was on the Netflix doc?

I used to think that way when I was a child.

It was - and I think she said similar in an interview with Rosberg too.

Indeed, in terms of race strategy it is a bit basic

I can only imagine what a potential sponsor would think of that. Williams doesn't have a plan to win. They a relying on the misfortune of others. Probably one of the most worrying things I have heard from Claire Williams.

[Jasandjules]

TheDeuce said:

It's certainly true that uncertainty remains up and down the grid, but also plenty of evidence that Mercedes are a distance ahead of anyone else...
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Well, I think Max in second indicates to an extent it is the driver that makes a fair difference too.....

[anonymous-user]

stevesingo said:

I can only imagine what a potential sponsor would think of that. Williams doesn't have a plan to win. They a relying on the misfortune of others. Probably one of the most worrying things I have heard from Claire Williams.

Williams don't have a car to win, it's hardly controversial in her position to say what she did.

[leef44]

Teppic said:

Ferrari’s face masks don’t seem to fit properly, judging by the amount of times Charles and Sebastian have been adjusting them when being interviewed.

Same for McLaren

[Deesee]

Teddy Lop said:

The FiMs penalty loop - an idea I've rattled on about for years - is a superb option to have on the table, but I expect the Fia takes itself too seriously to poach the idea.

This 100%.. totally works.. & then if they keep on it’s a ‘ride/drive‘ through..

[DeltonaS]

I assume that the Mercedes's cannot drive over the curbstones today, so it will be an easy afternoon for Max.

[Deesee]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

Teppic said:

Ferrari’s face masks don’t seem to fit properly, judging by the amount of times Charles and Sebastian have been adjusting them when being interviewed.

They used to fit perfectly but then the FIA queried their design and now suddenly they don't fit as well but there is no question over the legality of the previous design.

Hallo FIA...

[Will O. Bey jr]

768 said:

Will O. Bey jr said:

CoolHands said:

Crashes are exciting

Are they? I must be into this sport for a wrong reason then as I enjoy close battles and really hate when drivers crash.

They wouldn't be close battles to enjoy if they never ended in a crash.

And that makes crashes exciting. I see.... Gr8t logic!

[leef44]

p1stonhead said:

Pole by 1.2 seconds still doesn’t compute!

In the post quali analysis, they showed the side by side fast lap of Lewis and Max.

Karun explained there were two "river" puddles between turn 4-5, and turn 7-8.

All the drivers know about this and they have to decide to go off the racing line to avoid them. Karun mentioned that Max took a different line to Lewis and lost more grip, taking more risks.

This would have put Max about 0.7 secs behind Lewis.

It's still quite a gap and emphasises how impressive Lewis' lap was.

[anonymous-user]

DeltonaS said:

I assume that the Mercedes's cannot drive over the curbstones today, so it will be an easy afternoon for Max.

OK

[vulture1]

stevesingo said:

TheDeuce said:

Teddy Lop said:

TheDeuce said:

motco said:

Clair Williams said in an on-camera piece on C4 yesterday before the qualifying highlights actually started that she thinks more attrition and more crashes would be good.

Well yes.. it's proved the most effective way of her cars getting within snatching distance of points! She once said she dreams of corner 1 pile ups with only her cars getting through..

I think that was on the Netflix doc?

I used to think that way when I was a child.

It was - and I think she said similar in an interview with Rosberg too.

Indeed, in terms of race strategy it is a bit basic

I can only imagine what a potential sponsor would think of that. Williams doesn't have a plan to win. They a relying on the misfortune of others. Probably one of the most worrying things I have heard from Claire Williams.

Last years German GP Williams could and should have tried risky tyre changes tehy as usual followed the pack when at the back of the grid.

[SpudLink]

leef44 said:

In the post quali analysis, they showed the side by side fast lap of Lewis and Max.

Karun explained there were two "river" puddles between turn 4-5, and turn 7-8.

All the drivers know about this and they have to decide to go off the racing line to avoid them. Karun mentioned that Max took a different line to Lewis and lost more grip, taking more risks.

This would have put Max about 0.7 secs behind Lewis.

It's still quite a gap and emphasises how impressive Lewis' lap was.

I found Karun‘s analysis interesting. Got me thinking about how much of Hamilton’s dominance isn’t about his ability to control the car, which is a given in the top drivers. Perhaps it’s more about experience, judgement, and putting in the time to understand things like tyre performance and track conditions.

[anonymous-user]

Bottas went home to Monaco, Lewis spent 3 solid days with the engineers.

Bottas needs to do a Rosberg, he wont because he is loved up with the new woman.

[RDM]

Did they just say that Lewis’s average speed yesterday was 121mph? In that weather that is phenomenal.

[SpudLink]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

Teppic said:

Ferrari’s face masks don’t seem to fit properly, judging by the amount of times Charles and Sebastian have been adjusting them when being interviewed.

They used to fit perfectly but then the FIA queried their design and now suddenly they don't fit as well but there is no question over the legality of the previous design.

Those masks are clearly not designed for talking. Need to allow for chin movement.

[thegreenhell]

RDM said:

Did they just say that Lewis’s average speed yesterday was 121mph? In that weather that is phenomenal.

Yes, but pole last week was 153 mph average in the dry.

[FourWheelDrift]

Austria's Eurovision 2020 entry singing now.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

Is this a National Anthem or a Eurovision song?

[thegreenhell]

jsf said:

Bottas went home to Monaco....

As did Leclerc. They both got a reprimand from the FIA for breaking Covid protocol.