nudge Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Hamilton tops FP1 with Leclerc and Max just behind him. However Leclerc's time is on the mediums though whereas the rest of the top 5 drove on softs indicating that Ferrari are pretty much still the fastest ones although it does seem that the differences aren't too huge here.
nudge Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 FP2 red flagged as Albon crashes into the wall after losing control of the car Others have been struggling with grip as well.
nudge Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Race sims: Ferrari looking very strong and I fully expect them to take the pole. Red Bull (Max) race pace is a very nice surprise; I know they've always been good here but I didn't expect them to really be competitive this time around so it's really good to see - especially considering that Toro Rosso's look very strong in FP2 too. Gasly's run on the mediums was amazing; almost better than Max's one! Mercedes are probably running with their engines tuned down a bit so they could well be in the mix on Sunday as their long runs looked better than their single-lap pace but they still seem oddly slow. Tyre conservation and managing temperatures will be of huge importance in the race. Everyone seemed to struggle with it; McLaren in particular had troubles with degradation on mediums. Might thus see different strategies from the teams; both two stop and three stop could be a possibility. Also if it rains overnight again then track conditions will be pretty poor and slippery. All in all we might be up for a very interesting battle here.
Moderator Tommy Posted October 25, 2019 Moderator Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, nudge said: Race sims: Ferrari looking very strong and I fully expect them to take the pole. Red Bull (Max) race pace is a very nice surprise; I know they've always been good here but I didn't expect them to really be competitive this time around so it's really good to see - especially considering that Toro Rosso's look very strong in FP2 too. Gasly's run on the mediums was amazing; almost better than Max's one! Mercedes are probably running with their engines tuned down a bit so they could well be in the mix on Sunday as their long runs looked better than their single-lap pace but they still seem oddly slow. Tyre conservation and managing temperatures will be of huge importance in the race. Everyone seemed to struggle with it; McLaren in particular had troubles with degradation on mediums. Might thus see different strategies from the teams; both two stop and three stop could be a possibility. Also if it rains overnight again then track conditions will be pretty poor and slippery. All in all we might be up for a very interesting battle here. What happened to Alex? Did he crash again?
nudge Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, Tommy said: What happened to Alex? Did he crash again? Yes about 5 seconds into the FP2 A bit unlucky really as he was trying to get past Bottas and underestimated the corner but it's not the first time that happens. Others were sliding all around the track as well. Very low grip after rain.
Moderator Tommy Posted October 25, 2019 Moderator Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, nudge said: Yes about 5 seconds into the FP2 A bit unlucky really as he was trying to get past Bottas and underestimated the corner but it's not the first time that happens. Others were sliding all around the track as well. Very low grip after rain. Ooof. Still not a good look. Anyway, https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-bonnington-miss-mexico-austin/4586100/ No Bono this weekend Imagine if Lewis claims the title and Bono is not there to "get in there Lewis"
nudge Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Gasly in doubt for FP3 and potentially the race due to a stomach bug. A lot of others in the paddock are sick as well
Moderator Tommy Posted October 26, 2019 Moderator Posted October 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, nudge said: Something's wrong with Seb's car. I didn't watch. Did it turn out to be something serious?
nudge Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, Tommy said: I didn't watch. Did it turn out to be something serious? No; he's driving again. Most of the FP3 was ruined by a damp track anyway; most of the drivers didn't even put a lap in until the very end. 6 or 7 drivers did a few laps on intermediates. Now's everyone on the softs but there are only a few minutes left. Well everyone except both Renaults as Ricciardo has a hydraulic leak which was discovered right before the session and then Hülkenberg's car was being worked on as well
Moderator Tommy Posted October 26, 2019 Moderator Posted October 26, 2019 And Gasly has the shits I've heard
nudge Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Tommy said: And Gasly has the shits I've heard 49 minutes ago, nudge said: Gasly in doubt for FP3 and potentially the race due to a stomach bug. A lot of others in the paddock are sick as well Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself... But yeah; he was doubtful. Still managed to get a few laps in the end and was P7 in FP3. Must be some food they've all eaten... or drinks with ice.
MUFC Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 https://www.planetf1.com/news/hamilton-would-quit-if-he-was-stuck-in-midfield/
Eco Posted October 26, 2019 Author Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, nudge said: Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself... But yeah; he was doubtful. Still managed to get a few laps in the end and was P7 in FP3. Must be some food they've all eaten... or drinks with ice. Surely they now not to drink the water in Mexico...it's a basic 'no-no' I feel like everyone knows.
nudge Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eco said: Surely they now not to drink the water in Mexico...it's a basic 'no-no' I feel like everyone knows. I don't know; just speculating. A lot of people know about not drinking water but forget about the ice...
Eco Posted October 26, 2019 Author Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, nudge said: I don't know; just speculating. A lot of people know about not drinking water but forget about the ice... True. Who know what it is. Excited to watch Quali today.
Eco Posted October 26, 2019 Author Posted October 26, 2019 Kvyat is in Q3. Renault is out at Q2 as is Perez.
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Posted October 26, 2019 Mercedes 3rd fastest again here. This is what F1 needs next year.
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