2019 Mclaren F1 Team - Renault

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Suprised they were 2 sec off the pace.. was expecting more performace

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chrisgr wrote:
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27 Sep 2019, 15:13
It seems that Mclaren doesn’t have the expected pace in Sochi... It’s only practice and I’m sure there is more to be found before Qualifying, but they may be missing a golden opportunity for points in Russia since both RBR’s will probably start in 10-11th position.

Was expecting more today.
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I wouldn't be so pessimistic. Mclaren has been like this, during free practices, for many gps. I would wait for the qualifying before I make any conclusions.
I have not seeing the team turn it around that much... But, i agree that it’s in Qualifying where it matters, but the expectation was to be a little closer to the front than what the numbers show.


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SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 15:53
chrisgr wrote:
SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 15:13
It seems that Mclaren doesn’t have the expected pace in Sochi... It’s only practice and I’m sure there is more to be found before Qualifying, but they may be missing a golden opportunity for points in Russia since both RBR’s will probably start in 10-11th position.

Was expecting more today.
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I wouldn't be so pessimistic. Mclaren has been like this, during free practices, for many gps. I would wait for the qualifying before I make any conclusions.
I have not seeing the team turn it around that much... But, i agree that it’s in Qualifying where it matters, but the expectation was to be a little closer to the front than what the numbers show.


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Qualifying is almost certain to be wet, so maybe they’re going in a different direction, how was the race pace?
Q: (Stefano Mancini – La Stampa) Kimi, will you help Vettel to win his championship this year?
Kimi Raikkonen: I can only drive one car, obviously. 
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Ground Effect wrote:
SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 15:53
chrisgr wrote: I wouldn't be so pessimistic. Mclaren has been like this, during free practices, for many gps. I would wait for the qualifying before I make any conclusions.
I have not seeing the team turn it around that much... But, i agree that it’s in Qualifying where it matters, but the expectation was to be a little closer to the front than what the numbers show.


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Qualifying is almost certain to be wet, so maybe they’re going in a different direction, how was the race pace?
As soon as I find some data on race pace I will try to share it... They could very well be gearing up for a wet qualifying... Let’s wait for the team to issue their statements about practice.


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SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 16:29
Ground Effect wrote:
SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 15:53


I have not seeing the team turn it around that much... But, i agree that it’s in Qualifying where it matters, but the expectation was to be a little closer to the front than what the numbers show.


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Qualifying is almost certain to be wet, so maybe they’re going in a different direction, how was the race pace?
As soon as I find some data on race pace I will try to share it... They could very well be gearing up for a wet qualifying... Let’s wait for the team to issue their statements about practice.


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Carlos:
Challenging Friday today. We tried different set-ups but we still have a lot of work ahead of us. It looks like tomorrow is going to rain, so things can change quickly.
https://twitter.com/Carlossainz55/statu ... 8903539713

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Joe Saward: Rumours circulating around the paddock suggest Mclaren will soon anounce move to Mercedes for engine supply.

https://www.motorsportweek.com/joesawar ... um=twitter

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M840TR wrote:Joe Saward: Rumours circulating around the paddock suggest Mclaren will soon anounce move to Mercedes for engine supply.

https://www.motorsportweek.com/joesawar ... um=twitter
It seems the rumors haven’t slowed down in that regard... Reading the article, it does make sense for Mclaren to go with Mercedes if it’s possible to do so... The question is, when will the partnership start? It is too late for 2020, so 2021 might be the target date.


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Motorsport: McLaren poised for Mercedes engine switch in 2021

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... 1/4548906/

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game changer!

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Thats a good sign: It means that Renault engine will finally be a top notch engine in 2021 :mrgreen:

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SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 16:57
M840TR wrote:Joe Saward: Rumours circulating around the paddock suggest Mclaren will soon anounce move to Mercedes for engine supply.

https://www.motorsportweek.com/joesawar ... um=twitter
It seems the rumors haven’t slowed down in that regard... Reading the article, it does make sense for Mclaren to go with Mercedes if it’s possible to do so... The question is, when will the partnership start? It is too late for 2020, so 2021 might be the target date.


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Of course 2021, they have a contract with Renault for 2020

And 2021 is a totaly new car for everybody, hence changing engine supplier for 2021 is the right moment to do so

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Jambier wrote:
SmallSoldier wrote:
27 Sep 2019, 16:57
M840TR wrote:Joe Saward: Rumours circulating around the paddock suggest Mclaren will soon anounce move to Mercedes for engine supply.

https://www.motorsportweek.com/joesawar ... um=twitter
It seems the rumors haven’t slowed down in that regard... Reading the article, it does make sense for Mclaren to go with Mercedes if it’s possible to do so... The question is, when will the partnership start? It is too late for 2020, so 2021 might be the target date.


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Of course 2021, they have a contract with Renault for 2020

And 2021 is a totaly new car for everybody, hence changing engine supplier for 2021 is the right moment to do so
You are absolutely, don’t know what I was thinking! Probably just hopeful it would have happened sooner :)


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