Official 2022 Spanish Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[heebeegeetee]

IIRC he used to do some videos around Monaco in his little old Fiat 500, this seems to be the only one I can find at the mo
https://youtu.be/DzljJYxpOD0

[Piginapoke]

What do we think Mercedes will do this weekend? Some speculation that it will back-to-back the original and zero side pods in practice, that would be quite a thing.

Also, Twitter says that the updated Aston Martin will go to Stroll not Vettel in Spain- that cannot be true!

[ade73]

Piginapoke said:

What do we think Mercedes will do this weekend? Some speculation that it will back-to-back the original and zero side pods in practice, that would be quite a thing.

Also, Twitter says that the updated Aston Martin will go to Stroll not Vettel in Spain- that cannot be true!

Cry and stamp their feet because Masi might be coming back and petulent child will wear 5 watches and complain about his tyres.

[McAndy]

ade73 said:

Cry and stamp their feet because Masi might be coming back and petulent child will wear 5 watches and complain about his tyres.

Aaaaand so the value-adding begins...

(Unless your post was an ironic attempt to head off the genuine comments along these lines, in which case I'll sit corrected )

[PhilAsia]

ade73 said:

Piginapoke said:

What do we think Mercedes will do this weekend? Some speculation that it will back-to-back the original and zero side pods in practice, that would be quite a thing.

Also, Twitter says that the updated Aston Martin will go to Stroll not Vettel in Spain- that cannot be true!

Cry and stamp their feet because Masi might be coming back and petulent child will wear 5 watches and complain about his tyres.

I don't think Max needs Masi for a leg-up this year does he? Fastest car, and not getting flustered as LH and MB are well off the pace... (although that could be down to the weight of the jewelry)

[cgt2]

In terms of car Monaco should suit Ferrari far more than RB. I desperately hope it's a Ferrari win!

[TheDeuce]

All the Monaco chatter on this thread. Anyone interested in the Spanish GP?

(A lot to ask I know..)

[Bonefish Blues]

suffolk009 said:

TheDeuce said:

Leclerc having a crash on his weekend off: https://youtu.be/MN-3hXcWg1E

At home too!

How tiny is that car?

Mario Kart made real.

[ColdSyphon]

TheDeuce said:

All the Monaco chatter on this thread. Anyone interested in the Spanish GP?

(A lot to ask I know..)

I'm intrigued about the various updates the teams are bringing and whether this shakes up the order, but I don't think the race itself would be much to write home about.

[Piginapoke]

Interesting RB/Merc comparison

Really shows the funky RB front suspension and how much floor the Mercedes has (flapping about)

[paulguitar]

ColdSyphon said:

I'm intrigued about the various updates the teams are bringing and whether this shakes up the order, but I don't think the race itself would be much to write home about.

Agreed, the Catalunya circuit is dire and almost always results in a snore-fest. Also, anyone tempted to go, don't. The facilities are crap and it's in the middle of nowhere.

[Tyre Smoke]

It's going to be a toss up between Miami and Catalunya for the most boring race.

[paulguitar]

Tyre Smoke said:

It's going to be a toss up between Miami and Catalunya for the most boring race.

Monaco will beat that one by miles.

Edited by paulguitar on Wednesday 18th May 09:52

[HustleRussell]

Miami featured the second-highest number of overtakes of the season so far. The TV directors, in their clamour to show us how shiny and important all the hangers-on were, missed more than one decent battle on track.

[HustleRussell]

Remember that we are visiting the newly modified Circuit de Catalunya for only the second time. Maybe it won't be as bad as we all remember.

[TheDeuce]

HustleRussell said:

Remember that we are visiting the newly modified Circuit de Catalunya for only the second time. Maybe it won't be as bad as we all remember.

And with now with new cars too. There is no reason we couldn't see a noticeable change in character as a result.

[rampageturke]

HustleRussell said:

Remember that we are visiting the newly modified Circuit de Catalunya for only the second time. Maybe it won't be as bad as we all remember.

There has been talk from the circuit owners that the last chicane may also disappear next year. Thank god.

[Jasandjules]

TheDeuce said:

And with now with new cars too. There is no reason we couldn't see a noticeable change in character as a result.

I am hoping they will be able to follow very closely out of the chicane and so onto the main straight, which should give us some overtakes....

[paulguitar]

HustleRussell said:

Remember that we are visiting the newly modified Circuit de Catalunya for only the second time. Maybe it won't be as bad as we all remember.

It looks like all they have done is to extend the run-off at turn 10.

[Mark-C]

Piginapoke said:

Interesting RB/Merc comparison

Really shows the funky RB front suspension and how much floor the Mercedes has (flapping about)

Reminds me of the BAR 01 with it's original dual livery!