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      03-15-2025, 04:40 PM   #199
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Think , you didn't see my post # 186 => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=186

If they did it . It was a gamble , but at this moment it looks like they won .

I heard they ran with more wing , to get more downforce and grip in the rain .

But I think , Turn 1 is for MAX...
If MAX can nail T1 then he has it in the bag.
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Interesting qualifying, I was really hoping the Ferraris and AM would do better. Pretty disappointed in both.

Max is well on his way to crushing yet another teammate, it’s getting ridiculous at this point. Little Yuki really got screwed I think, but something tells me Lawson’s leash is a lot shorter than Checo’s and they’ll swap by Monaco if he doesn’t improve fast.

Hope we get rain tomorrow!
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If MAX can nail T1 then he has it in the bag.
Don't see who can beat MAX in the rain . Think MAX proved that more than once ..

Today he said after the QF : I was one with the car . And when he says that , I'm pretty sure the situation looks very promising .
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Don't see who can beat MAX in the rain . Think MAX proved that more than once ..

Today he said after the QF : I was one with the car . And when he says that , I'm pretty sure the situation looks very promising .
Max at Interlagos in the rain proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
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      03-15-2025, 05:44 PM   #203
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Melbourne (15 min. ago)
Swanston St?

You should go to brick lane on Guildford Ln. Best brunch in town. If you don't get in there are others around, feeding off this location.
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Well it’s raining in Melbourne!

Supposed to be a very light drizzle for the next few hours
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      03-15-2025, 06:04 PM   #205
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I dont think Sai was all that consistent during his years at Ferrari. He was very up and down and despite a great start to 2024 Lec beat him handily. He is a great driver, but I also think Alb is too.
So far, the rookies, I include Law/Bea in that group are all over the place. Kimi didnt really impress given all the hype esp when Rus put it P4 but that doesnt mean he isnt a talented guy as he does seem to be good but I dont think given how competitive his car is, he impressed the way Max did in his first RB start - which wasnt nearly as good of an overall car in the pecking order. Limited sample size but what I can glean from what I've seen so far.
Not unfair, although some of that was #ferrarithings….but Albon seems even more peak/trough to me. It’s a great pairing either way.
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      03-15-2025, 06:30 PM   #206
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Any other east coast wankers gonna be up for this race??

I've cracked out some Scotch while I wait. Probably will make the start...*
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Swanston St?

You should go to brick lane on Guildford Ln. Best brunch in town. If you don't get in there are others around, feeding off this location.
I have no idea where it was . But the pic was posted today in Melbourne at that moment with rain.

BTW : I'm in my home at the hill in Belgium ...
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Any other east coast wankers gonna be up for this race??

I've cracked out some Scotch while I wait. Probably will make the start...*
Just do it (!)
I will do it with strong Belgian coffee....

Cheers mate
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I’m at Brunettis in Flinders Lane having breakfast before heading to the track
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Rain is forecast until 4pm!
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i saw the australian v8 race was cancelled for standing water, is the GP going to be cancelled as well?
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I’m at Brunettis in Flinders Lane having breakfast before heading to the track
not sure if you need to?

F2 can't start bcos of the rain.

have they all forgotten how to drive when it's wet?

gone are the days:

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Max at Interlagos in the rain proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I just heard some good news from Zak Brown..

"Papaya Rules"

As we know ,this means Lando and Oscar are free to race and fight each other.
It's a new season , but with the same McLaren stupidities ..

We'll see , but the McLaren strategy sounds like an open door for MAX.
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We’ve just arrived at the track and it is horrid.

Rain and 30kmh winds.
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We’ve just arrived at the track and it is horrid.

Rain and 30kmh winds.
What do you think ...A race start delay ?

BTW : Thanks for sharing
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What do you think ...A race start delay ?

BTW : Thanks for sharing
It’s only drizzle, not too bad.

I think the race will start on time. Not sure what sort of standing water is on the track though.

You are very welcome, as always!
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Cars are on their way out onto the track and it’s stopped raining
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It’s only drizzle, not too bad.

I think the race will start on time. Not sure what sort of standing water is on the track though.

You are very welcome, as always!
Around official race start time (3pm Melbourne time - 5am Belgian time), the rain shower front will have virtually left, heading SE direction (from ± 10 o'clock direction to ± 4 o' clock direction).

Track will be very humid at the race start but the race line will progressively dry out. Those who are willing to drive in wet sections outside the race line, should take advantage during the first stages of the race.

Let's wait and see whether a pace car is sent out to check the track conditions around 3pm local time. Normally, you won't need to open your umbrella during the race.

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It’s only drizzle, not too bad.

I think the race will start on time. Not sure what sort of standing water is on the track though.

You are very welcome, as always!
I just heard the FIA is considering a start behind the safety car . At least in a situation with more water on the track.
But that would really s@ck for us ...
It's 4:20 AM over here in Belgium . Ough (!) And this night I already got an overdose of strong coffee to keep my eyes wide open

I thank you for the information and your kind words.
Thank you mate !
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Most cars on wets - Hammy on inter's....
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