[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I agree . But let us not forget that MAX lost +/- 50 driver points in 2 races by his 2 DNF's .
From the 4 races so far ,MAX only finished twice , but he took the 2 victories .

Meanwhile Charlie is still leading the WDC ranking with '27 points .
But It's a long season ...

Max lost a shed full of points from two races because of a fuel pipe and a few other small bits and pieces that stopped his 18 but I think even with Lec's remaining lead as a buffer zone Ferrari are reeling from the Imola blow and it's affected their confidence and Chas is being brave by saying the off under pressure apparently from no one has not affected his confidence.

[M5Rick]

Lec is now dealing with a fresh World Champ and I don't think he will have that killer touch that Max has gained from his experience and Newey's genius RB18. Long may it continue up to the RB-Porsche tie up.

[Fliplegend]

First points for Aston Martin! Will Lawrence leave or stay?

[irunalot]

Looks like F1 will try to help the teams with the budget cap due to inflation

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mor...eze/ar-AAWySGw

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by irunalot

Looks like F1 will try to help the teams with the budget cap due to inflation

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mor...eze/ar-AAWySGw

That would have to be something voted on, I don't see all teams going along with that. The lower teams that have to try to actually reach the cap, will not vote yes on cap increase. They enjoy racing and finishing ahead of Merc. For instance Haas only spent $80mill last year, not anywhere near the $145mill budget cap.

[Killed by Death]

RUSSELL REVEALS HE’S BATTLING BACK AND CHEST PAINS FROM MERCEDES’ BOUNCING.

https://wtf1.com/post/russell-reveal...edes-bouncing/

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by F87source

Leclerc's never fought for a championship before so he'll have to learn to control his emotions. So I'd give him some credit, he's been flawless thus far and even out smarter max in the restart in the first race.

I doubt Ferrari more than LEC. When they called him into the pits I said oh no, here we go again. I was right. Ferrari trying to out think the room rarely turns out well.

[Bubbles]

For Miami GP and perfectly suited for a race around a parking lot.

Mosquito nets remain optional.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

For Miami GP and perfectly suited for a race around a parking lot.

Mosquito nets remain optional.

Should cut down on the bouncing a bit haha

[Bubbles]

Lando Norris: I am a bit heavy this weekend.

Sergio Perez: It’s sh*t when you’re heavy, huh? You can’t get it [going].

Max Verstappen: I am four-and-a-half kilos heavier than you guys!

Lando Norris: Go for another run…

Max Verstappen: I think that I need more than one run.

F1 podium rivals talk about Charles Leclerc...

Sergio Perez: [Talking about Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc] He was so fast in the chicanes.

Max Verstappen: All the time?

Sergio Perez: He was taking, I think, three-tenths [of a second] each lap. It was a bit damp, no. I just went straight. All of a sudden, I saw him flying! That was the last thing I saw from him. Did he damage his wing?

Lando Norris: Yeah…

Sergio Perez: [Watching highlights of Leclerc’s spin] Look how fast he was, man!

Lando Norris: He was taking so much kerb.

Max Verstappen: He managed to continue, no?

Lando Norris: Yeah.

Max Verstappen: He boxed. Look, the front wing is damaged.

Lando Norris: He should have continued like that. He probably would still have been quicker than me!

Max Verstappen: Yeah but I don’t know how the tyres work. Did he finish eighth? Ninth?

*Leclerc finished sixth…

Max Verstappen: I had to overtake a five-car train. Did you pass them?

Sergio Perez: I overtook them but then I boxed.

Max Verstappen: That train was together for the whole race!

Lando Norris: I was watching on TV.

Max Verstappen: They were together for the whole race and I had to pass them twice.

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

RUSSELL REVEALS HE’S BATTLING BACK AND CHEST PAINS FROM MERCEDES’ BOUNCING.

https://wtf1.com/post/russell-reveal...edes-bouncing/

Mercedes is doing it to their drivers, change setup or quit complaining. Their car is a crap wagon, in order to get any speed out of it they have extreme porpoising. Other teams seem to be figuring it out or have figured it out.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by M3WC

Mercedes is doing it to their drivers, change setup or quit complaining. Their car is a crap wagon, in order to get any speed out of it they have extreme porpoising. Other teams seem to be figuring it out or have figured it out.

Clearly Mercedes gambled on the W13 and it seems like they're going to lose on that but assuming they know something we don't know about the true potential of the W13, this could mean an off year only to come back hard next year. They will be given more wind tunnel time and would essentially be using 2-years worth of budget.

Again, not saying this is the case and that other teams won't also improve but I can't seem to think of any reason why they wouldn't switch up the strategy unless they know that the W13 could be something but they just need time and money. Right now, I don't see how they can make the car any worse. They have to be sticking with this design for a reason.

[NYG]

SUPPPERRRRRRRRRRRRR MAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MCLAREN ON THE PODIUM

what a weekend!!!!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by NYG

SUPPPERRRRRRRRRRRRR MAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MCLAREN ON THE PODIUM

what a weekend!!!!

Always liked this Enzo e Dino track and feel a bit sorry for the Ferrari crowd but their car was just not good enough with an unlucky Sainz and Leclerc struggling to keep up with the bulls. Kudos to Norris for nabbing third.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Should cut down on the bouncing a bit haha

=> https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank...the_straights/

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Always liked this Enzo e Dino track and feel a bit sorry for the Ferrari crowd but their car was just not good enough with an unlucky Sainz and Leclerc struggling to keep up with the bulls. Kudos to Norris for nabbing third.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I mean the car does play a large role, hence why max couldn't win in a toto Rosso, Leclerc couldn't win in an Alfa and so on so forth.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by F87source

After qualifying I was thinking the same thing, 2022 is done for Merc. Then I saw the Ferraris F up, and this just shows me there is still a small minute chance that if the merc upgrades are good they have a chance. Because redbull and Ferrari keep stealing points from one another keeping the delta to first place small enough that it's possible to catch up.

[///M Power-Belgium]

*****

[///M Power-Belgium]

*****

[NYG]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Beautifully designed to be honest.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah I saw this the other day online, it's actually very interesting. Redbull's floor is still way more detailed, in terms of every tiny intracacy, but I guess that isn't really a sign of performance.

I'm starting to think these details aren't ultra sensitive to copying because the entire chassis and air flow fields from the front wing need to be specifically tuned to to match the floor otherwise it won't work. Hence why we have seen the Merc and redbull under floor, being carried to the garage without covers.

So I'm pretty sure it's not so easy to copy and paste these floors even with pictures. I'm sure teams don't want rivals to see it, but even if they do see it im sure it's not gonna be easy to copy.