Official 2020 Austrian & Styrian Grand Prix Thread *Spoilers
Discussion
Whilst we can be fairly certain none of the top 3 (maybe 5!?) teams have shown their full hand just yet - it's worth noting that Mercedes were a a crushing half second+ ahead of their competitors - and on a short track. That is some serious pace to have right off the bat.
There is a lot of uncertainty after today but I'm fairly confident this year is going to be another double title for the black arrows.
There is a lot of uncertainty after today but I'm fairly confident this year is going to be another double title for the black arrows.
Deesee said:
The protest is in..
At least it's gone in before the race then. The cynical part of me thiught they'd wait to see the result before protesting. Mercedes now at least have the option to just not run it this weekend until the clarification has been given. They're probably miles ahead without it anyway.
kambites said:
Deesee said:
The protest is in..
At least it's gone in before the race then. The cynical part of me thiught they'd wait to see the result before protesting. Mercedes now at least have the option to just not run it this weekend until the clarification has been given. They're probably miles ahead without it anyway.
kambites said:
At least it's gone in before the race then. The cynical part of me thiught they'd wait to see the result before protesting.
Mercedes now at least have the option to just not run it this weekend until the clarification has been given. They're probably miles ahead without it anyway.
BUT, could they, with the reduced size of the team, actually get the kit off both cars by tomorrow?Mercedes now at least have the option to just not run it this weekend until the clarification has been given. They're probably miles ahead without it anyway.
Deesee said:
Think of the weight saving without it.. and the ballast in the middle of the car on the floor.. I’m not sure we know the real reason for it, other than perhaps a red herring.
I still think the true (or at least main) benefit is removing toe on the straights - it's only going to give a TINY speed increase but a fairly significant reduction in tyre scrubbing. I appreciate the concern about weight but if they can extend the tyre life, that brings race altering benefits.In addition to the opposite option of using the system to increase tyre scrub and heat when required.
Surely it's an accepted fact that toe angle in motorsport is always a compromise, and this system removes that compromise..
TheDeuce said:
I still think the true (or at least main) benefit is removing toe on the straights - it's only going to give a TINY speed increase but a fairly significant reduction in tyre scrubbing. I appreciate the concern about weight but if they can extend the tyre life, that brings race altering benefits.
In addition to the opposite option of using the system to increase tyre scrub and heat when required.
Surely it's an accepted fact that toe angle in motorsport is always a compromise, and this system removes that compromise..
Exactly so. That's my understanding of the system too. In addition to the opposite option of using the system to increase tyre scrub and heat when required.
Surely it's an accepted fact that toe angle in motorsport is always a compromise, and this system removes that compromise..
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Friday 3rd July 18:46
TheDeuce said:
I still think the true (or at least main) benefit is removing toe on the straights - it's only going to give a TINY speed increase but a fairly significant reduction in tyre scrubbing. I appreciate the concern about weight but if they can extend the tyre life, that brings race altering benefits.
In addition to the opposite option of using the system to increase tyre scrub and heat when required.
Surely it's an accepted fact that toe angle in motorsport is always a compromise, and this system removes that compromise..
To be fair I think that’s the general assumption, and I’m sure you did a pretty conclusive summary in the testing thread.In addition to the opposite option of using the system to increase tyre scrub and heat when required.
Surely it's an accepted fact that toe angle in motorsport is always a compromise, and this system removes that compromise..
However when Chandock asked Davidson (Merc Sim driver) If that was what DAS does today, I got a different impression by Ant Davidson’s reaction.. the smirk and silence..
Valtteri was using it in the turns today, which we did not see in testing, which could help with temps.
Deesee said:
To be fair I think that’s the general assumption, and I’m sure you did a pretty conclusive summary in the testing thread.
However when Chandock asked Davidson (Merc Sim driver) If that was what DAS does today, I got a different impression by Ant Davidson’s reaction.. the smirk and silence..
Interesting. Well, I guess we will find out in due course as they have to use it in anger eventually. However when Chandock asked Davidson (Merc Sim driver) If that was what DAS does today, I got a different impression by Ant Davidson’s reaction.. the smirk and silence..
ajprice said:
Other than Mercedes, it looks pretty close so far between the teams, with a midfield group for the other points and a tail end group going after points if and when they can.
Mercedes
...
Red Bull
Ferrari
Racing Point
McLaren
Renault
...
Alpha Tauri
Alfa Romeo
HAAS
Williams
Here was my prediction from Australia Mercedes
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Red Bull
Ferrari
Racing Point
McLaren
Renault
...
Alpha Tauri
Alfa Romeo
HAAS
Williams
slipstream 1985 said:
my early prediction
1. mercedes
2. red bull
3. ferrari
4. tracing point
5. mclaren
6. renault
7. alpha tauri
8. alfa romeo
9. haas
10.williams
Gaps represent who they will likely be closest to.
link here for proof lol https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...1. mercedes
2. red bull
3. ferrari
4. tracing point
5. mclaren
6. renault
7. alpha tauri
8. alfa romeo
9. haas
10.williams
Gaps represent who they will likely be closest to.
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