Official 2019 Spanish Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
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Very interesting weekend ahead IMO as it'll be a good indicator of how the rest of the season might pan out.
If Ferrari turn up running as everyone expected after testing we really could have a belter of a year ahead of us! I'd love it if for the rest of the season we were watching Hamilton and Bottas swap the lead of the WDC every race whilst Vettel and LeClerc slowly play catch up with all four still being in contention right up until the last race or two.
If Ferrari turn up running as everyone expected after testing we really could have a belter of a year ahead of us! I'd love it if for the rest of the season we were watching Hamilton and Bottas swap the lead of the WDC every race whilst Vettel and LeClerc slowly play catch up with all four still being in contention right up until the last race or two.
exelero said:
Because he shows off by levitating.
Also, this moment in 2014 will forever remain suspect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3-D_6Tygls
TheDeuce said:
exelero said:
Because he shows off by levitating.Also, he might have this moment in 2014 will forever remain suspect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3-D_6Tygls
Andy S15 said:
Do we think Merc still have the ability in pocket to turn up the wick? I find it hard to believe that they will have been going flat out when relatively unchallenged by Ferrari. I reckon they will likely still have something to counter any performance improvement that the new Fez engine gives.
Strong performances needed from Renault (since they have been utter s
t so far), Haas (likewise), Gasly (to get some confidence back from the strong performance he should have bagged at Baku) and Leclerc (to get his confidence back to full performance) here.
In reality, I'll just be happy if Bottas finishes infront of Lewis. I just don't see a real Merc vs Ferrari battle happening this year so I hope the points between team mates stays close.
Really, why would you want that?Strong performances needed from Renault (since they have been utter s
t so far), Haas (likewise), Gasly (to get some confidence back from the strong performance he should have bagged at Baku) and Leclerc (to get his confidence back to full performance) here.In reality, I'll just be happy if Bottas finishes infront of Lewis. I just don't see a real Merc vs Ferrari battle happening this year so I hope the points between team mates stays close.
Munter said:
jm doc said:
Really, why would you want that?
Because it's fun to see someone give a world champ a run for their money. The whole support the underdog thing.Exactly the same reason it'd be nice for Ferrari to be a bit faster. It'd make it a competition not a foregone conclusion.
kambites said:
HustleRussell said:
Joe Saward has heard rumours that Red Bull and Mercedes could be bringing a new spec tub!
Can teams get new tub designs FIA crash-tested mid-season? https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/22678
The Moose said:
Bottas is ahead - surely to Lee it close you’d want both drivers trading wins?
Personally I think we're likely to end up with a closer, more exciting, finalle to the season if Bottas somehow builds a significant advantage early on. I think ideal from the point of view of the drivers' championship (assuming Mercedes continue their dominance and no-one outside the team gets a look-in) would be Bottas about 40-50 points ahead at the summer break. The Moose said:
Munter said:
jm doc said:
Really, why would you want that?
Because it's fun to see someone give a world champ a run for their money. The whole support the underdog thing.Exactly the same reason it'd be nice for Ferrari to be a bit faster. It'd make it a competition not a foregone conclusion.
kambites said:
The Moose said:
Munter said:
jm doc said:
Really, why would you want that?
Because it's fun to see someone give a world champ a run for their money. The whole support the underdog thing.Exactly the same reason it'd be nice for Ferrari to be a bit faster. It'd make it a competition not a foregone conclusion.
This time tomorrow P1 will be underway, no doubt with Ferrari setting the fastest times, leading to a short but jubilant reprise for the forums Tifosi.
Anyone got an specific predictions?
I think it's likely to be a LH win here, although Red Bull seem quietly confident and appear to be down-playing their updates, perhaps they have something they have been waiting to return to Spain with.
I think Ferrari with their new PU will probably run very well, but in the end the tyre issues likely remain, and a small question mark over reliability. As ever this season, I think they'll be sufficiently quick but let down by some other area of their car/race/team. I wouldn't mind seeing them take a strong podium finish, or especially, Leclerc a win though. I'm just not overly optimistic.
Anyone got an specific predictions?
I think it's likely to be a LH win here, although Red Bull seem quietly confident and appear to be down-playing their updates, perhaps they have something they have been waiting to return to Spain with.
I think Ferrari with their new PU will probably run very well, but in the end the tyre issues likely remain, and a small question mark over reliability. As ever this season, I think they'll be sufficiently quick but let down by some other area of their car/race/team. I wouldn't mind seeing them take a strong podium finish, or especially, Leclerc a win though. I'm just not overly optimistic.
New Ferrari style from wings for Toro Rosso and McLaren to be seen in FP1.
New Bargeboards on the Merc and McLaren.
Ferrari expected to take new ICE & MGUk/h & have redesigned the Shark Fin cover (cooling?)...
Hass and Alfa to run old engines.
New motor homes for Hass Redbull and Racing .
Rumours are that racing . & Mercedes will have a closer partnership and working relationship (more than drive train), with perhaps parts/designs being shared... hmmm
New Bargeboards on the Merc and McLaren.
Ferrari expected to take new ICE & MGUk/h & have redesigned the Shark Fin cover (cooling?)...
Hass and Alfa to run old engines.
New motor homes for Hass Redbull and Racing .
Rumours are that racing . & Mercedes will have a closer partnership and working relationship (more than drive train), with perhaps parts/designs being shared... hmmm
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