2018 French Grand Prix, Le Castellet, June 22-24

[godlameroso]

by godlameroso » Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:10 pm
It's a track where the driver can still make a difference. At least.

Weather update, looks like it'll be wet for qualifying.

Oh look I was right...again.

[mwillems]

Regarding pitstops, I'm sure they could at least build a safety system into the car, so that unless the nozzle is fully out, the car cannot leave neutral. Not perfect, but easily done and it should minimise some of the dangers with pitstops.

[Bill_Kar]

by godlameroso » Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:10 pm
It's a track where the driver can still make a difference. At least.

Weather update, looks like it'll be wet for qualifying.

Oh look I was right...again.

You are a gloating lad, aren't you?
Just kidding.

[MtthsMlw]

So the rain stopped and the sun is out. Question is if the track drys out in time and if it starts raining again.

[Bill_Kar]

So the rain stopped and the sun is out. Question is if the track drys out in time and if it starts raining again.

Are you sure? Mercedes posted on Instagram that it's still raining, a few minutes ago.

[falonso81]

Anyone know what was that soapy thing on track earlier in FP3?
When the Williams was lapping in the rain you could see the marks on the track surface.

[MtthsMlw]

So the rain stopped and the sun is out. Question is if the track drys out in time and if it starts raining again.

Are you sure? Mercedes posted on Instagram that it's still raining, a few minutes ago.

Sky Sports shared a few pictures on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/SkySportsF1/status/ ... 6950696960
https://twitter.com/SkySportsF1/status/ ... 4807092225

[Zynerji]

I am sure they can come up with and deploy safety measures if refuelling returns.

If they go back to refueling, get rid of the built in fuel tank completely, and move to pressurized fuel pods... when the driver hits the pit box, he can press a button to release the canisters (pop up) then the fuel man pulls it out, and plugs another one in.

If they have one on each side, matching the V angle of the block, each pod can be limited to 15 litres, so 30l per fill, max. Guarantees 2 stop, and would maybe only add 1s to the overall stop, and no more liquid transfer (historically, the unsafe part). Would also open the door for a move to CNG over petrol...

[Sevach]

Mclaren and Williams... just sad.

[godlameroso]

Mclaren and Williams... just sad.

Yuuup.

[LM10]

Vettel clearly doesn't like this track.

Regarding McLaren, I don't know what to tell. Horribly slow and they get slower every race.

[PlatinumZealot]

Horrendous performance from McLaren. Heads must roll.

[Restomaniac]

Holy Hell!!!! 2.1 Merc is damn good.

[NathanOlder]

Agreed. Vettel has 2 goes with the softer tyre and is still 3 tenths away

[komninosm]

When they highlight the number 15th driver does it show his time and gap to 14 anywhere? because i can only see for 16-20, unless i'm not looking at the right place.