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2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 12:48 pm
by UnlikeUday
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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 1:19 pm
by UnlikeUday
The new turn 10:

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Different track layouts used through the years:

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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 3:29 pm
by UnlikeUday
F1 teams already at Barcelona:

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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
by F1_Ernie
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
by UnlikeUday
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?
That chicane still stands. It's only turn 10 they changed. Wonder if it will make any difference!

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 4:27 pm
by F1_Ernie
UnlikeUday wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?
That chicane still stands. It's only turn 10 they changed. Wonder if it will make any difference!
If they are not prepared to take out that chicane which can easily be done to try improve racing then the track should go. This track has been around way to long and delivering boring races.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 7:52 pm
by F1_Ernie
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/arti ... lOJ4t.html

Redbull brought some upgrades to Portimao but put this in here if anyone is interested as the upgrades should give a better indication on how effective they are in Spain.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 8:52 pm
by Schumacher forever#1
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 4:27 pm
UnlikeUday wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?
That chicane still stands. It's only turn 10 they changed. Wonder if it will make any difference!
If they are not prepared to take out that chicane which can easily be done to try improve racing then the track should go. This track has been around way to long and delivering boring races.
I like the chicken

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 9:40 pm
by Black_Flag_11
UnlikeUday wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?
That chicane still stands. It's only turn 10 they changed. Wonder if it will make any difference!
It should do. The straight hasn't been made any longer and the corner now has a faster entry, and therefore shorter breaking zone. So it should make it even harder to overtake than it was before.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 9:48 pm
by mikeyg123
Black_Flag_11 wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 9:40 pm
UnlikeUday wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?
That chicane still stands. It's only turn 10 they changed. Wonder if it will make any difference!
It should do. The straight hasn't been made any longer and the corner now has a faster entry, and therefore shorter breaking zone. So it should make it even harder to overtake than it was before.
Nobody could overtake there anyway. May as well at least have a nice corner.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 10:36 pm
by Black_Flag_11
mikeyg123 wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 9:48 pm
Black_Flag_11 wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 9:40 pm
UnlikeUday wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
F1_Ernie wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 3:51 pm
Have they finally taken out that awful chicane which causes so much bad racing?
That chicane still stands. It's only turn 10 they changed. Wonder if it will make any difference!
It should do. The straight hasn't been made any longer and the corner now has a faster entry, and therefore shorter breaking zone. So it should make it even harder to overtake than it was before.
Nobody could overtake there anyway. May as well at least have a nice corner.
True, we've seen a move or two into there over the years but without a headwind or vastly different tyre conditions it isnt happening.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 11:06 am
by UnlikeUday

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 11:07 am
by UnlikeUday
There's a good chance of rain on Sunday.

Update:
Forecast says 40% chance of rain by the end of the race. Temperatures between 13 and 25C.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 11:48 am
by UnlikeUday
Supposedly, the Barcelona track layout should suit RB a little more than Merc. It has better grip on its tarmac when compared to Portugal. There will be more rubber on track as well as there will be support races throughout the weekend.

Also the upgrades that were installed on the car should hopefully work better at Barcelona due to the track layout wanting more downforce.

https://racingnews365.com/how-red-bull- ... kdSf6HwUXs

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 11:55 am
by UnlikeUday
Press conference lineup:

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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 4:59 pm
by UnlikeUday
Banana kerbs installed between turns 7 & 8.
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The new turn 10:
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Turn 13:
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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 5:14 pm
by schumilegend
Expecting few things to continue
Ocon will continue schooling the Spanish Matador
Valterri will keep drifting away in pace from the leaders
Carlos "I'm as fast as Leclerc in the corners" Sainz will be schooled again
The smiling honey badger will continue to struggle against Lando

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 4:48 am
by UnlikeUday
Just to bring everyone in the mood. Last year's qualy.


Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 2:08 pm
by UnlikeUday
Track limit directive as suggested by FIA:

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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:14 pm
by JN23
I hope the rain forecast is accurate for Sunday, might make it more interesting. I think there's been two races here in the hybrid era that haven't been bad and one of them was thanks to the two Mercs taking each other out.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 5:50 am
by UnlikeUday
Check this out. See from 11.15 if wanting to know a little about the upgrades heading into this grand prix.
https://www.formula1.com/en/video/2021/ ... kkb7MuGFMM

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 8:23 am
by iano
JN23 wrote:
Thu May 06, 2021 6:14 pm
I hope the rain forecast is accurate for Sunday, might make it more interesting. I think there's been two races here in the hybrid era that haven't been bad and one of them was thanks to the two Mercs taking each other out.
The worry is they are quite a way from the plain. Seems unlikely there will rain before race end.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:36 am
by UnlikeUday
Mazepin begins his weekend!

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:36 am
by Tufty
Less than 4 minutes into the session before Mazepin goes off. I fully accept that the Haas is a swine to drive but Schumacher has had far less drama than Mazepin. And beat a Williams on pure pace last weekend.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:51 am
by Clarky
Mazepin is an embarrassment

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:51 am
by mikeyg123
I have to say I'm beginning to get attached to Mazepin. Never a dull moment he always gives good value.

And in two weeks it's Monaco :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:54 am
by Tufty
mikeyg123 wrote:
Fri May 07, 2021 9:51 am
I have to say I'm beginning to get attached to Mazepin. Never a dull moment he always gives good value.

And in two weeks it's Monaco :lol: :lol: :lol:
Oh f...

Yeah, we'll be getting at least one red flag there. Part of me hopes he utterly totals the car in FP1 so we have a clear track for most of the weekend.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 10:17 am
by UnlikeUday
Not something of a big news but Mazepin is 1.2 secs slower than Schumacher.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 10:40 am
by Siao7
UnlikeUday wrote:
Fri May 07, 2021 10:17 am
Not something of a big news but Mazepin is 1.2 secs slower than Schumacher.
I think the opposite would make it bigger news!

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 10:42 am
by UnlikeUday
FP1 done:

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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:27 am
by Steve_muzzy
Ooh its close! I know fp1 etc. etc. but still makes for a good qualy, even if we know the race might be somewhat of a procession...

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:31 am
by F1Tyrant
I do wonder if Bottas gets sick of topping the timesheets without being able to shake the existential dread that Hamilton will probably beat him to pole or beat him in the race.

Feels bad man.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:47 am
by Siao7
Lando and Daniel again, ooooof. At least Vettel seems to be getting his confidence back

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:45 pm
by F1Tyrant
What's going on with Red Bull in FP2? Why so slow?

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:48 pm
by JN23
F1Tyrant wrote:
Fri May 07, 2021 1:45 pm
What's going on with Red Bull in FP2? Why so slow?
I think Verstappen made a mistake on his first qualy sim attempt from reading twitter commentary.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:51 pm
by UnlikeUday
This is known practice where the Manufacturer team urns down its engine whereas the customer team runs at a higher mode. No doubt over here, RB have turned their engine down.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:03 pm
by Clarky
Verstappen had a broken front wing in FP1 and another in FP2.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:11 pm
by UnlikeUday
FP2 done:

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Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 3:05 pm
by pokerman
I think the Mercs are looking good, no doubt there's more to come from Red Bull but surprisingly for me the Merc is looking quicker.

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 3:54 pm
by JN23
Pirelli expecting a two stopper due to high tyre offsets between the compound. Soft about 0.8 faster than medium which is 1s faster than hard.