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F1_Ernie

Why would you not use Russell to back up Max, very weird.

F1_Ernie

Russell has nothing to lose, his position was fixed in 4th, he normally gains from this.

F1_Ernie

What a pointless pen for Gasly lol

F1_Ernie

tootsie323 wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:17 pm
Is Russell looking for a long stint? He should be on the pace otherwise.

He is on the pace, the gaps are all the same.

F1_Ernie

Well Perez isn't far behind so I'm guessing Max is saving tyres, plus he knows how hard it is to overtake especially a Redbull.

F1_Ernie

Good news for those who aren’t fans of the trips to the Red Bull pit wall… Red Bull are boycotting speaking to Sky this weekend and apparently the boycott is indefinite. This is in response to Ted Kravitz saying Hamilton was robbed of the 2021 title on last week’s notebook. I wouldn't be surprised ...

F1_Ernie

Which sounds a much more sufficient punishment. But it's still just 7% after they cheated. In fact when you think about it it's less of a punishment. They got less of a punishment for cheating than they did through winning via cheating 🤣 Yeah, I'm not gonna argue with that. The penalty is definitel...

F1_Ernie

Of course it's only free practice but Mexican Grand Prix FP3 Pos Driver Time Tyre Sets Used 1 George RUSSELL 1:18.399 5 2 Lewis HAMILTON +0.144 7 . ;) Be careful..Russell has beat Hamilton 7-1 in the last 8 FP3’s. He has converted that to a 7-1 loss come qualifying. Could be his day though, it’s on...

F1_Ernie

Which sounds a much more sufficient punishment. But it's still just 7% after they cheated. In fact when you think about it it's less of a punishment. They got less of a punishment for cheating than they did through winning via cheating 🤣 Yeah, I'm not gonna argue with that. The penalty is definitel...

F1_Ernie

Ever since Canada, Lewis has had him in his back pocket. He doesn't ever threaten for a win like Lewis has done in Zandvoort, Silverstone or last evening, he is there to pick up the pieces when others in the top 5 are having an off day. Done a decent job but the pace isn't there. Of course it's onl...

F1_Ernie

Quite amazed that Bottas beat one of the ferraris. I don't think Leclerc even had a bad lap. I still think he sometimes can be among best of the current drivers in terms of ultimate 1 lap pace. He just hasn't had the car perform as well recently, and he himself hasn't been all that great either, bu...

F1_Ernie

I would rather start 3rd than 2nd tbh, I hope both Mercedes drivers go aggressive tomorrow. If Max leads lap 1 he most likely walks it.

F1_Ernie

That was a great lap by Hamilton with no lap on the board like everyone else.

F1_Ernie

Hamilton should have gone again

F1_Ernie

Max on used and lewis on new, means RB save a set of new tyres for Max.

F1_Ernie

Good points by Ferrari. https://the-race.com/formula-1/the-knock-on-impact-of-red-bull-penalty-thats-upset-ferrari/ Mekies said Ferrari believes the overspend equates to a performance gain of two tenths and reiterated the team’s discontent at the “very limited’ penalty its rival had been given. “We ...

F1_Ernie

Redbull didn't even do a dry run which is suspicious tbh. RB also tried to exclude all catering costs.

https://the-race.com/formula-1/food-par ... l-dispute/

F1_Ernie

Horner wants an apology from rival teams

F1_Ernie

Mexico

Verstappen
Leclerc
Hamilton
Perez
Sainz
Russell
Alonso
Norris
Gasly
Ocon

F1_Ernie

They overspent by 1.8 million. That's a hell of additional development. No doubt that's crucial in a close fight. And don't tell me that a team as sharp, competitive and brilliant didn't know what they were doing. They bought the championship, no more, no less. And FIA? Well, ... Well if the FIA sa...

F1_Ernie

So the windtunnel has been reduced from 70% to 63%, pointless penalty.

F1_Ernie

Max doesn't exactly help with matter... 'That Red Bull won this year’s championship double on the back of last year’s Drivers’ Championship success has just added fuel to the fire. Verstappen has shrugged it off. “They are sore anyway so it doesn’t matter what they say or what you do,” he said' Ima...

F1_Ernie

The old boys showing the youngsters how it's done, great race by Vettel and of course Max was good but it was expected.

F1_Ernie

11-6 for me and that Honda engine always goes well in Mexico.

F1_Ernie

Race by race breakdown: Bahrain: Small Ferrari advantage in qualifying and race. Saudi Arabia: Small Red Bull advantage in qualifying and equal in race. Australia: Small Ferrari advantage in qualifying and race. Emilia-Romagna: Equal in qualifying and small Red Bull advantage in race. Miami: Equal ...

F1_Ernie

Outbacker wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:20 pm

F1_Ernie wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:19 pm
Why did Mercedes not save some mediums from fp?
Perhaps Mercedes were concerned about their longevity

Hopefully those mediums go off big time.

F1_Ernie

Why did Mercedes not save some mediums from fp?

F1_Ernie

Come on Hamilton, I've suddenly sat up with the race getting interesting

F1_Ernie

I've just found this:- 6.31 In order for the Cost Cap Administration to enter into an ABA, the relevant F1 Team must: Formula 1 Financial Regulations 19 18 February 2022 © 2022 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Issue 9 (a) acknowledge that it has breached these Financial Regulations; (b) ac...

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I just read this on Adam Coopers twitter Message from @redbullracing : "Following the passing of Mr Mateschitz, all conversations with the FIA around Cost Cap and next steps are on hold until further notice. The deadline for agreement has been extended and we expect talks to pick back up middle of t...

F1_Ernie

As Wolff was quoted:

"I almost had to squeeze out a tear when I heard that [Horner's statement]. The facts are that nine out of ten teams were under the cost cap.

F1_Ernie

So Redbull are negotiating the penalty, that literally sums up this whole rubbish in a nutshell. We will admit guilt on our terms and play it down to look like the FIAs fault and decide our own penalty.

F1_Ernie

Austin

01. Verstappen
02. Perez
03. Hamilton
04. Sainz
05. Russell
06. Leclerc
07. Alonso
08. Norris
09. Gasly
10. Ocon

F1_Ernie

According to twitter (Andrew Benson) the FIA have offered Red Bull an ABA, the terms of which are obviously not known. Furthermore (Simon Lazenby) has tweeted that Red Bull are calling a press conference tomorrow morning to address the cost cap breach. Motorsport Italia predicting Horner will revea...

F1_Ernie

https://the-race.com/formula-1/facts-wi ... ll-speaks/

Just thought I would add this from the Redbull drivers, also a press conference tomorrow.

F1_Ernie

I'm not saying he wasn't approached but I would need to read alot more than that to be convinced Redbull enquired and was actually serious about putting Norris with Verstappen. Especially with the other day I read Norris say McLaren knew they wouldn't compete until 2024 with the new wind tunnel in ...

F1_Ernie

As if by magic we now have some evidence for this. Norris saying today that Red Bull approached him before he signed his long term extension at McLaren. Red Bull aren't trying to protect Verstappen by pairing him with duds. They do genuinely want to top talents. From what I have seen Norris said he...

F1_Ernie

I'm not saying he wasn't approached but I would need to read alot more than that to be convinced Redbull enquired and was actually serious about putting Norris with Verstappen. Especially with the other day I read Norris say McLaren knew they wouldn't compete until 2024 with the new wind tunnel in p...

F1_Ernie

No but do you seriously think de Vries will be any kind of threat for Verstappen, apart from his karting achievements there's nothing that says that de Vries is special, he spent a decade in the junior ranks with as many down years as strong years, he was teammates with Leclerc and Albon in GP3 and...

F1_Ernie

Well you did say that having wins against him counts against Hamilton so you are actually seeing the point I was looking to make. Albon clearly was not able to help Verstappen, that was the point of Perez and on occasion he did help especially in the finale, help but not hinder. If De Vries looks r...

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