Official 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Piginapoke]

Round 21 and we’re in Brazil, where Lewis’ spicy engine was unstoppable last year. Only two rounds left, so let’s enjoy the racing- it’ll soon be 105 days with no F1.

Brazil usually throws up a few surprises, and Mercedes’ form will be interesting to see as it tries to set a direction for 2023. I imagine though the RB18 will be unstoppable around Interlagos. A Max win for me, although surely Ferrari can't be as poor again as Mexico.

Remember it’s a Sprint race, the last of the season.

Here’s to a great race.

Date(s): Friday 11 November to Sunday 13 November 2022.

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. The Sprint and the race are shown as highlights on Channel 4.

CORRECTION QUALIFYING IS AT 1900 FRIDAY NOT 2100 MY APOLOGIES





2021 Race Highlights:

https://youtu.be/icesjjvN6Sc

Live timing for all sessions available here:

https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html

Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:

https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-c...

Weather forecast: (currently mixed)

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/6gyc...


Tyre options:

Pirelli is bringing its middle compounds, so C2, C3 and C4.



2021 Race Result:



Drivers’ Championship:



Constructors’ Championship:

Edited by Piginapoke on Friday 11th November 17:45

[Piginapoke]

How can 47% of us think Hamilton will win?! He'll need at least 2 Red Bulls to break down first I think.

[Piginapoke]

And he needs so find about 0.5 of a second, every lap!

[Piginapoke]

tertius said:

simon_harris said:

Piginapoke said:

How can 47% of us think Hamilton will win?! He'll need at least 2 Red Bulls to break down first I think.

I don't think anyone *really* thinks he can win, just that it would be great if he did.

Arguably for the show having max drop out for any reason and Lewis to take the win in Brazil and then Max to get the most win percentage in abu dhabi with a win there would be perfect scripting.

^this

I don't really think he'll win, just that he might and I'd be delighted to see him maintain his win in every season record.

I’m no great fan of Hamilton, but even I agree a bit of variety would be welcome

[Piginapoke]

Merc is using its big old rear wing for Brazil

[Piginapoke]

PhilAsia said:

Red Bull have thrown a smorgasbord of updates at Mr Creosote Max' car to continue to ensure the 0.5 - 1.5 sec per lap buffet to MB in response...

Can we stop this stuff, there’s a thread dedicated to the cost cap for those who feel the need.

[Piginapoke]

Muntu said:

F20CN16 said:

Piginapoke said:

Can we stop this stuff, there’s a thread dedicated to the cost cap for those who feel the need.

Just as long as you also police people making fun of other teams

TBH it is super fking tedious for those of us who are not tribal and come to the "Official" threads for race information and insight.

Agreed!

[Piginapoke]

F20CN16 said:

Piginapoke said:

Can we stop this stuff, there’s a thread dedicated to the cost cap for those who feel the need.

Just as long as you also police people making fun of other teams

And agreed!

[Piginapoke]

Deesee said:

Piginapoke said:

Merc is using its big old rear wing for Brazil

It’s the only way they can balance the car from the aero at the front, no significant upgrades for a long time (cost cap).

It will be interesting to see what path they take next year, and if they copy the Red Bull rear suspension & attempt to trim the drag.

Yep, Merc’s concept will be really interesting next year, but the team has a history of going its own way compared to the field. Whatever they do, I guess the key things will be A) less drag B) bigger operating window meaning it can have some suspension compliance.

[Piginapoke]

PhilAsia said:

Piginapoke said:

Deesee said:

Piginapoke said:

Merc is using its big old rear wing for Brazil

It’s the only way they can balance the car from the aero at the front, no significant upgrades for a long time (cost cap).

It will be interesting to see what path they take next year, and if they copy the Red Bull rear suspension & attempt to trim the drag.

Yep, Merc’s concept will be really interesting next year, but the team has a history of going its own way compared to the field. Whatever they do, I guess the key things will be A) less drag B) bigger operating window meaning it can have some suspension compliance.

The only reason I posted my reply was to this. I could not open the pic fully and I thought it was another of your "spicy" engine type comments which you have made in the past. On this post I can see that I was incorrect and will remove the offending post.

There were recently posts comparing the untightened screws on the wing in Brazil to the overspend for the 2021 season by RBR.

Don’t worry about it, we’ve only two races left so lets enjoy them.

[Piginapoke]

Group Hug?

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F20CN16 said:

Seeing that controversial block from Max on Lewis last year again, it really was outrageous wasn’t it. Just don’t make the corner and drive opponent off track.

Karun also said it was the race with the most overtakes last season (56). So it was a good overtaking track for everyone, and not just spicy engined cars.

Let’s agree it was edgy

[Piginapoke]

Smollet said:

Piginapoke said:

Group Hug?

fk off. Not going anywhere near you wkers

I love your pillow talk

[Piginapoke]

MY BAD EVERYONE, QUALIFYING IS AT 1900 NOT 2100

Got the time wrong in the OP

[Piginapoke]

Just got in, what have I missed?

[Piginapoke]

Really enjoyed that, what a session. Looking like Max driving away from everyone else later today though.

[Piginapoke]

ajprice said:

Good sprint race, Stroll and Alonso being absolute chumps, they'll have fun next year . Is there any news on Verstappen's floor damage for the main race?

If there is any damage it can be repaired on a like for like basis, so don’t expect any news

[Piginapoke]

Hotter temps will likely help Red Bull I think

[Piginapoke]

Come on George!

[Piginapoke]

This could be spicy at the restart. Surprised Merc will let them race