Official Belgium GP thread 2019

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Right I’m on holiday at the moment so typing this from the beach bar, I’ve got two small ones to chase around as well as a Jet Ski jaunt later!!!

I’ll put some screenshots in of the usual stuff, if anyone else can contribute that would be great, drop it in below and I’ll add to the op.. collective effort and all that..

I’ll add some comments in between beers and nap time...


Oh and are one or two attending...? Think so pics please!









Track times so. Uk less 1 hour ie Race Start 14.10..

http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/Belgium/Spa...

Pole lap 2018... yep that guy..

https://streamable.com/gtas0

Edited by Deesee on Tuesday 27th August 11:30

Channel 4 coverage:
Qualifying highlights Saturday 1800 - 1930
Race Highlights 1900 - 2100

BBC:
Friday, 30 August First practice 09:55-11:35 BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra From 09:30
Second practice 13:55-15:35 BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra From 13:30
Saturday, 31 August Final practice 10:55-12:05 BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra From 10:30
Qualifying 13:55-15:05 BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra From 13:00
Sunday, 1 September Race 14:00-16:00 BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra From 12:30



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Edited by Deesee on Tuesday 27th August 16:23

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Right,

Power... sectors 1/3 that should suit Ferrari, McLaren & Renault.. (yes that Renault engine is actually one of the most powerful now with their improved MGU K, and is not as thirsty as the Ferrari).

Sector 2 should be Merc/ Red Bull territory.

Pole should be tight..

Midfield..

I expect Racing • to come with a decent package, should be a chance for the best performance of the season so far.

Hass will run both cars with the same aero, will be interesting to see the split between the drivers, I expect them to be towards the back of the grid.

Renault should announce Ocon this weekend, and will be quick, both drivers have a point to prove.

McLaren, may provide a shock, better than the P5’s Sainz has been delivering.

Alfa, most improved team of 2019, expect Kimi to finish up the field.

Toto Rosso, should suit sector 2, expect race pace to be better than Quali... Kyvat driving really well last few races.

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heebeegeetee said:

dunc_sx said:

Thanks for putting the thread up, appriciate the effort

+1

No worries as in the op, if anyone needs anything putting in, let me know, or put in the thread and I’ll paste and put it in..

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davidd said:

Heading out first thing thurs (6:30 ish train). Really looking forward to it. Hoping for some interesting weather

Will take camera, hopefully get some decent shots, here are 2017's

https://daviddonnan.smugmug.com/2017/Spa/

Great shots, love the one of Lauda!

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Piginapoke said:

Thanks for picking this up OP, family stuff meant it slipped my mind and you've saved me a job!

No worries, let me know if you need me to do one in the future..

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Tom Logan said:

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Toto Rosso,...

Must have been the beers!

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DRS activation has been moved back 20m on the Kemmel straight.

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Here’s a bit of Spa action.

Kmag, holding off Alonso, Button & Vettel!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zh13fyS_Nrg

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dunc_sx said:

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Kmag,

...driving like an ass!

Great clip though.

Can’t wait for someone to go through and put the radio messages on!!

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Andy S15 said:

Ericsson is to race for Alfa this weekend apparently, one would assume replacing Gio but that bit hasn't actually been stated.

https://racer.com/2019/08/28/ericsson-gets-alfa-ro...

Weird one.

Gio is either I’ll, or been asked to do the sim work for the red team or (big or) Kimi will drive for the Scuderia...

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ELUSIVEJIM said:

Albon to the back of the grid for Spa. Gasly will be pleased.

No pressure in qualifying at least.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/49509013

Will still be expected to have Q3 pace though..

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Andy S15 said:

Both Mercs taking 'free' new engines, expect them to be strong.

Edited by Andy S15 on Thursday 29th August 13:31

Free upgraded engines...

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ELUSIVEJIM said:

Deesee said:

Will still be expected to have Q3 pace though..

Would the team bother or just change everything on the car and save the engine?

Yep I think they will (at least till Q2).. you never know who else will take penalties..

Danni K (TR) is also taking penalties, I’ll put up the chart shortly.

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So far

Merc to take new PU3
Ferrari waiting till Monza
Renault have an upgrade (grid penalty’s)
TR & RB have spec 4 available, Albion and Kyvat to take (grid penalty’s).
McLaren no news
Hass no news
Alfa no news
Williams & R• expect new PU3, Lance May take a grid penalty.

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Byker28i said:

ELUSIVEJIM said:

Deesee said:

DRS activation has been moved back 20m on the Kemmel straight.

That could make things very interesting.

Will help Red Bull out in qualifying and maybe the race.

The first lap could be a repeat of 2018.

Is pole that important at Spa?

Could favour the Mercs also? They tend to run more wing so making them slower on the fast straights?

This is how they are lookin’

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Deesee said:

So far

Merc to take new PU3
Ferrari waiting till Monza
Renault have an upgrade (grid penalty’s)
TR & RB have spec 4 available, Albion and Kyvat to take (grid penalty’s).
McLaren no news
Hass no news
Alfa no news
Williams & R• expect new PU3, Lance May take a grid penalty.

New PU for McLaren too, grid penalty’s..

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thegreenhell said:

All Mercedes-powered cars are due to race with the new engines, but they may have been using older units for Friday practice.

All had PU 3, hence why the grid penalty’s have been confirmed...

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Quali will be sooo close..

(One of the Mercs to pinch it though).



Shame for checo could have had a shot at the top 4...

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oobster said:

Lewis into the tyre wall.

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https://streamable.com/g86f9

Nearly got it back... ouchie!

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Petrus1983 said:

Does anyone know when the team get the car back? In a red flag situation would a truck be able to take it straight back to the garage, or does it stay there until the sessions over? I’d imagine they need every moment possible for that one.

The car was handed back almost straight away..

This pic is from about 20 mins ago..