[NYG]

LEC confirmed 10 place grid penalty. 4th turbo installed.

[///M Power-Belgium]

[///M Power-Belgium]

[irunalot]

More information on the rule changes, nice to hear some other drivers other than Merc discuss the new cars. For Alonso to say this is the worst in 20 years says a lot.

[scarygary]

Originally Posted by NYG

Did you guys hear the recent rumors?

Piastri to replace Latifi 2023 at Williams and they're dropping Mercedes engines for Renault.

Hope they leave both the Canadian boys in the country after this weekend lol

[scarygary]

Originally Posted by M3WC

Exactly how I thought this should get addressed.

FIA couldn't just set a minimum ride height, when teams have already spent considerable amount of their budgets on parts specially addressing porpoising.

Agreed. Still think they shouldn't have moved the minimum weight.

[3798j]

Originally Posted by irunalot

More information on the rule changes...

I'd like to point out the last two videos you've linked (Driver61 & TheRace) are two of the most correct and unbiased F1 information and opinion producers. I subscribe to both and I'm continually impressed by their even and factual delivery....it's nice to see them posted here.

[///M Power-Belgium]

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[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by NYG

LEC confirmed 10 place grid penalty. 4th turbo installed.

...there goes my prediction of him winning....

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by NYG

Yep! Perfect rule in my opinion.

It protects drivers and the teams who got their design right.

Merc may argue the TD does not specifically apply to their car issue.

Technical Directive TD039

A metric value is defined as a criterion for the extent of the oscillations. An analysis of how this parameter is determined is ongoing and will continue over the two practice sessions on Friday.

The so-called "Az signal" for the vertical acceleration during the up and down movements is transmitted directly to the FIA ​​control unit. Scrutineers can see at any time how hard the car hits the road at high speeds.

It is still being discussed how the Az signal should be evaluated, whether peak values ​​or average forces should be taken into account. The teams measuring these values ​​for their own setup analysis are invited to share their methodology with the FIA.

The teams still don't know what the rule holders consider an acceptable value. Acceptable value will be determined before 3rd practice.

Test: Teams then need to determine the oscillations over three consecutive laps with DRS disabled at race speed. If there is a suspicion that the driver is deliberately driving slowly, the attempt is considered failed. The same applies when you close the gap on another car.

Once the FIA ​​has determined a "safe set-up" for each individual vehicle, the ride height, spring rates and damper settings, and aerodynamic configuration may no longer be changed. Exceptions include weather changes, adjustments to cooling needs, tire pressures, front wing adjustment.

If a competitor wishes to return to a previously used setup, they must first demonstrate to the FIA ​​that these adjustments meet safety criteria. All parameters such as vehicle height, suspension travel and the aerodynamic configuration must be submitted to the FIA ​​in the voting sheets after the third practice session, together with the corresponding oscillation values.

If a competitor is not able to reach the FIA ​​required limits and thus a safe setup, he must use the setup that is closest to the limits and then increase the rear ground clearance by another ten millimeters without changing the suspension travel or the aerodynamic configuration.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

...there goes my prediction of him winning....

They discovered it Wednesday at Marinello that Charlie's PU was completely lost ..

But Ferrari is still groping in the dark what the cause of the blown PU and Turbo was ..

This means that another blue smoke moment can happen at any time !

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[NYG]

Who's watching FP1

[NYG]

Max is a f'ing rocket right now.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by NYG

Who's watching FP1

[irunalot]

Originally Posted by NYG

Who's watching FP1

Thanks for the reminder I totally forgot about it.

[irunalot]

Originally Posted by 3798j

I'd like to point out the last two videos you've linked (Driver61 & TheRace) are two of the most correct and unbiased F1 information and opinion producers. I subscribe to both and I'm continually impressed by their even and factual delivery....it's nice to see them posted here.

Those two channels are great, and have some really good content. Try Peter Windsor as well he always has some good information, and although he is a Ham fan he gives him a hard time when needed.

[NYG]

Part of Max's strength is understanding the components of his car. He immediately diagnosed the front roll bar over a curb. I don't think a lot of drivers know their cars as well as he does.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by NYG

Part of Max's strength is understanding the components of his car. He immediately diagnosed the front roll bar over a curb. I don't think a lot of drivers know their cars as well as he does.

[GuidoK]

Where do those beavers come from?
(or whatever kind of critters they are?)

I wonder if one will be a deciding factor on sunday....

[GuidoK]

Longrun from VER looked very good.

He's gonna win.
My new prediction:
1.VER
2.PER
3.LEC
4.SAI
(rest unchanged)

[NYG]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Longrun from VER looked very good.

He's gonna win.
My new prediction:
1.VER
2.PER
3.LEC
4.SAI
(rest unchanged)

Ouch, you think LEC is going to gap Carlos after starting that far back?