2022 Austrian Grand Prix - Race Thread

[stasera]

what I told you guys is------------>

I do not agree on that. Because there is only one very long straight in Austria. The starting straight is medium lenght. It's like in Barcelona. Even though the 3rd straight is the DRS area, but it is difficult to pass bcz its not too long. Already Redbull cars manage to be faster than Ferraris towards the end of the straight not the starting. but already ferrari cars cover the distance faster than redbulls and In addition, track-team harmony does not mean much. Because many times, they won on tracks that were suitable for our vehicles. Why not vice versa. Besides, our car is not slow either. Plus there's the Charles factor. Incredibly fast, he will definitely take the pole, and he will break his unluckiness.

as sebastian once said "the man of the future" and "the most talented driver I came across in 15 years of F1" and urged the 23-year-old "not to waste it" i have eternal trust in him

[da_one]

Mattia Binotto on the radio to Charles Leclerc:

“You made the difference that a champion makes. Bravo, I'm happy for you.

Was he wagging his finger in the pitwall while talking to Charles?

[nani_s23]

This year racing is more interesting amongst midfield teams.

At one point in today’s race 4 or 5cars in 1st DRS zone trying to overtake each other at the same time & getting out Un-scratched incredible.

[alfaromeo]

With this car Ferrari from beginning 2022 they can fight for win every race. That is excellent but the reliability of the car is a problem, which personally does not surprise me with the increase in form, especially the power of the engine. Forza ferrari.

[da_one]

I feel for Carlos when he was sitting on the hill while waiting for his ride back to the pits. He knew from now on, he would have to be Driver No.2 to Charles No. 1 for the remainder of the season.

[ntukza]

What’s worse another free podium for Hamilton. Luckiest driver in history

I don't understand how you lot are still obsessed with Hamilton. Can you not function without mentioning him?

[nani_s23]

SkyF1 reports Haas team got the ERS upgrade for this track.

Not sure how much it’s true.

[Greig]

Nobody calling the team clowns and for Binotto to be sacked yet? Guess if it was the other car detonating then we would see that

[nani_s23]

Nobody calling the team clowns and for Binotto to be sacked yet? Guess if it was the other car detonating then we would see that

Laurent Mekies is back for this GP

[nani_s23]

Binotto: "I was as nervous as Charles was [pedal issues]. I stopped watching the race. But Charles is able to handle everything. He is a champion!. I was a bit disappointed in Silverstone, and today too, but I’m happy for Charles and for us! Two wins in a row and here in Red Bull's home!
We can fight for wins and will keep on fighting. We just need to work on reliability.”

[Greig]

I think someone has had a word with Binotto that Ferrari will be backing Charles over him.....

[faloupas]

Nobody calling the team clowns and for Binotto to be sacked yet? Guess if it was the other car detonating then we would see that

Winning today cannot erase past races faults.
Binnotos statements are not making sense many times.
Today all the team,the car and the drivers performed as every Ferrari fan wants.
Carlos was unlucky and we lost some good points.Overall feeling is good,there is still hope for recovering and fight for both championships.

[PURE PASSION]

Nobody calling the team clowns and for Binotto to be sacked yet? Guess if it was the other car detonating then we would see that

It's 1 thing the reliability, and another the strategy calls. I don't think anyone calling the team clowns on Lecs dnf.

[ferrari1.8t]

I don't understand how you lot are still obsessed with Hamilton. Can you not function without mentioning him?

I think he and his championships are a stain on F1. I also can’t stand the luck the always seems to have and yet he still complains like he is treated differently/poorly. It’s not just me, others feel the same on this forum. Thanks

[SilverSpeed]

Charles yes woo-hoo.

Also Mick is becoming better in his 2nd season, like in previous classes he had his best year during the 2nd one.

[Tifoso Svedese]

The question is just whether we can actually go on a run. There have only been one three-peat in the post-Michael era (Spa, Monza, Singapore '19).

Getting one in France is a potential gamechanger in the momentum.

[ferrari1.8t]

Nobody calling the team clowns and for Binotto to be sacked yet? Guess if it was the other car detonating then we would see that

They made all the right calls today and used a proper strategy. Yes, luckily it was not Charles that went up in smoke. His championship battle would have been over for sure. We definitely need some reliability upgrades and fast. Too bad we didn’t get the 1-2, especially with Perez DNF.

[Greig]

Charles yes woo-hoo.

Also Mick is becoming better in his 2nd season, like in previous classes he had his best year during the 2nd one.

Yeah seems to be a pattern, hopefully he keeps up this form.

[nani_s23]

On the subject of Ferrari engines, Haas' Kevin Magnussen told he had an engine issue all race and he was just "praying to God that it wouldn't blow up, which it didn't". He finished P8, with team mate Mick P6.

Bottas too reported engine issues.

[ferrari1.8t]

On the subject of Ferrari engines, Haas' Kevin Magnussen told he had an engine issue all race and he was just "praying to God that it wouldn't blow up, which it didn't". He finished P8, with team mate Mick P6.

Bottas too reported engine issues.

Not good news. Or it can be a positive if we know what the issue is and the FIA let’s us repair it because of reliability. They should, especially if it’s effecting all our or teams.

[nani_s23]

Not good news. Or it can be a positive if we know what the issue is and the FIA let’s us repair it because of reliability. They should, especially if it’s effecting all our or teams.

Binotto said it would be a temporary fix only because they didn’t have enough mileage on these new engines.

[ntukza]

I think he and his championships are a stain on F1. I also can’t stand the luck the always seems to have and yet he still complains like he is treated differently/poorly. It’s not just me, others feel the same on this forum. Thanks

Yes, I know that others feel the same, that's why I said you LOT and not just you. I didn't enjoy watching Lewis win last season and the previous, and come to the brink of breaking the record of my all-time favourite driver. But when he's not winning and he's not going toe to toe with our drivers I couldn't care less about him. He can come third every race, as long as he's finishing behind our drivers I don't care. I just don't understand how this season race after race you lot still find it necessary to make comments about Hamilton. There are 17 other drivers on the grid.

[ntukza]

Binotto said it would be a temporary fix only because they didn’t have enough mileage on these new engines.

So FIA allowed us to introduce engines without enough mileage? Isn't there a minimum?

[ntukza]

I feel for Carlos when he was sitting on the hill while waiting for his ride back to the pits. He knew from now on, he would have to be Driver No.2 to Charles No. 1 for the remainder of the season.

If Leclerc had suffered a reliability failure and dropped behind Carlos on points as a result, would you guys be happy for him to be relegated to a supporting role? I wouldn't. Therefore I don't think that decision should be based on a reliability result. If Carlos bins it and loses out as a result then yes, but for reliability no.

[elnano14]

Summons for Charles Leclerc - Breach of Parc Fermé instructions
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FFS

[ferrari1.8t]

Summons for Charles Leclerc - Breach of Parc Fermé instructions
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FFS

Supposedly Hamilton and Verstappen as well. But no word on what the breach is?

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/l...each/10336400/

[nani_s23]

Summons for Charles Leclerc - Breach of Parc Fermé instructions
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FFS

Hopefully it’s just a fine of some$$

[JPZ]

So no doubts now that Sainz will be supporting Leclerc for the WDC.

[nani_s23]

Supposedly Hamilton and Verstappen as well. But no word on what the breach is?

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/l...each/10336400/

Relating to driver weight. Physio intervened before FIA weigh the driver.

[PURE PASSION]

If Leclerc had suffered a reliability failure and dropped behind Carlos on points as a result, would you guys be happy for him to be relegated to a supporting role? I wouldn't. Therefore I don't think that decision should be based on a reliability result. If Carlos bins it and loses out as a result then yes, but for reliability no.

Well on pure performance, there was not 1 race where he proved that he is better then Lec. Only for external reasons and mostly teams mistakes for Lec ,he managed to be close to Lec points wise. So surely I wasn't happy AT ALL for his dnf ,simply because we lost 18 points to constructors and Ves gained that 3 extra points (from 3d to 2nd) and it also gave him the opportunity to take the FLthat gave him another 1 point.
But for all the other matters, again wasn't happy but hope that noe the team has the excuse they want to support fully Lec. And I don't speak as Lec fan.Im 100% team Ferrari fan.Its just that till today Lec have saw me that he is the fastest more capable driver that we can rely to fight for the championship. Sainz hasn't at all.
If miraculously Sainz start defeating Lec continually on pure performance then I will wish that the team will back him instead. BUT he hasn't and he probably never will .