2024 Spanish Grand Prix- Practice & Qualifying Thread.

[PURE PASSION]

Bit again he is WAY faster then Ves / Pias ,also on mediums ,so probably different runs ? (Fuel,engine mode etc)

[tifosi1993]

Norris faster then us ,with mediums

He's 7 tenths faster than Max on the same rubbers, guess it is game over for Red Bull then?

[PURE PASSION]

Nothing to be worried about, Charles made a slight mistake during his first attempt in turn 10, was using the left toggle more and lost 2 tenths there. During his second run he improved in turn 10 and did purple mini sector. Which meant improvement in the 3rd sector during his 2nd run.

The car looking very strong on the straights.

At least he sounds happy

Charles: "Good job on the car, it‘s a good step forward!"

Bryan: "Happy to hear that."

[PURE PASSION]

He's 7 tenths faster than Max on the same rubbers, guess it is game over for Red Bull then?

I said it myself, read above yours

[tifosi1993]

Charles's short run on the softs:

Outlap
1:19.030
1:18.825
1:18.080
1:17.985
1:17.400
Pits

[tifosi1993]

I said it myself, read above yours

Yeah, and I was responding to the post you posted before that one.

[PURE PASSION]

Yeah, and I was responding to the post you posted before that one.

Ok.
The long(ish) runs looked good ?
Who where they compare to the others?

[tifosi1993]

Similar run from Carlos:

Outlap
1:18.263
1:18.460
1:18.194
1:18.132
Pits

[racingbradley]

He's 7 tenths faster than Max on the same rubbers, guess it is game over for Red Bull then?

I would never rule out Max. He's aggressive and has a lot of luck. But the McLaren looks like the car to beat.

[PURE PASSION]

At least the degradation looks very good

[elnano14]

One thing I noticed, we were usually slower than the others in sector 1 at the previous track due to cool tyres, but gained back at sector 2 and 3
But at this track, we're pretty much the fastest car in sector 1, but a few tenths slower in sector 2 + 3
Tyres heat up too much ?

[tifosi1993]

Ok.
The long(ish) runs looked good ?
Who where they compare to the others?

Russell and Lewis both on softs

Russell

Outlap
1:16.836
1:17.257
1:17.219
1:17.893
1:17.781
1:17.385
1:17.610
Pits

Lewis

Outlap
1:18.375
1:19.161
1:18.238
1:18.454
1:18.634
1:18.817
1:18.837
Pits

So, both Merc on different run plans.

[PURE PASSION]

Very happy
We are for a big fight.
A small mistake from Lec and he would have been 1st

[tifosi1993]

Charles again lost a bit of time in turn 10 by going wide, more to come from him.

[PURE PASSION]

Charles again lost a bit of time in turn 10 by going wide, more to come from him.

Yeh it was so obvious from the on board.
He would and up under 1:13

[racingbradley]

Charles was flying before turn 10. What a pity but this is the time to make mistakes.

[elnano14]

What the hell was Leclerc doing ?
Look like a slam dunk penalty ffs

[PURE PASSION]

And finally, looks to have a very efficient car.
The fastest on straights and still one of the best in the tight parts of the track ( good downforce)

[tifosi1993]

What the hell was Leclerc doing ?
Look like a slam dunk penalty ffs

What was Norris doing? Blocking him in the entire sector 1 and not getting out of the way?

And there will be no penalty for Charles, no matter how much you wish for it.

[Always44]

What was Norris doing? Blocking him in the entire sector 1 and not getting out of the way?

And there will be no penalty for Charles, no matter how much you wish for it.

My god how can people be so blind? Charles hit him on purpose!!

[hakanabi]

Are you having a laugh? Norris blocked him

[tifosi1993]

Are you having a laugh? Norris blocked him

Blocked Max also. So that's two infringements.

[Brembo]

Sainz finishes 1st !!

[elnano14]

What was Norris doing? Blocking him in the entire sector 1 and not getting out of the way?

And there will be no penalty for Charles, no matter how much you wish for it.

I'm not wishing penalty for Leclerc, but like Stroll, it's pretty much a slam dunk grid penalty , it's dangerous driving
Even if Lando was blocking him, he still let him through there, there was no need for Leclerc to turn in and make contact, which can possibly damage the McLaren car
Charles was losing his mind at that moment

[tifosi1993]

I'm not wishing penalty for Leclerc, but like Stroll, it's pretty much a slam dunk grid penalty
Even if Lando was blocking him, he still let him through there, there was no need for Leclerc to turn in and make contact, which can possibly damage the McLaren car
Charles was losing his mind at that moment

His rear tyre made contact with Lando's front, so not sure what damage you are talking about.

Norris came out of the pit and blocked Charles in the entire sector 1. He should've moved out of the way. He was being a brick and got what he deserved.

And I welcome some ruthlessness from Charles. Most of the time he's being mellow and apologizing on the radio.

[PURE PASSION]

The only thing i have to say is , why do professional racing drivers risk damage / penalty etc and drive a bit reckless. Not talking particularly for Lec now . But even this why to do anything that is questionable ? The same as kubica in Le Mans . He frustrated with an idiot BMW driver that deliberately block him for half a lap ( and Kubica was lapping him ) , he had all reasons to be mad , but in the end a single act probably cost him the win !!!
Again like Vettel with Ham in Baku in 17(or 18 i dont remember) .
I understand to some one to be mad with another ,but with such acts you lose your right (and more) .
Now Lec is frightful to be mad and Norris act like an idiot , but if he punished ,who will lose form the whole thing ????
Just drive you race ,your run ,your line etc ,dont do anything about it on track and then say whatever you want in the microphones !!

[drax]

Reprimend for Stroll, lets see how this bodes for Charles

[drax]

Reprimand for Charles

[Aviamata]

Let's go !

[PURE PASSION]

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