If I remember well they said that the new PU need a different installation in the car. In fact some components have been relocated. They are not able to mix the new one with the older.
I agree I think Mexico could really see Ferrari in good light- wonder if they could put a spanner in the works of RBR and Merc?JPower wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:46 pmNot a fan of Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez but it looks like Ferrari should be set up for success here.
Shorter track, low demand on the ICE, full downforce setup, needs good mechanical grip in the various low speed sections.
Perfect chance to pass McLaren here. Lando still on the original 3 PU's. Interested to see how long that will last. I think it started to hurt him at COTA.
Mercedes says they've got their engine ready for high altitude work and Red Bull is usually way out front at Mexico so I don't know how close they'll be on race pace. Might mess up someone's day in quali though.Mansell89 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:09 pmI agree I think Mexico could really see Ferrari in good light- wonder if they could put a spanner in the works of RBR and Merc?JPower wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:46 pmNot a fan of Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez but it looks like Ferrari should be set up for success here.
Shorter track, low demand on the ICE, full downforce setup, needs good mechanical grip in the various low speed sections.
Perfect chance to pass McLaren here. Lando still on the original 3 PU's. Interested to see how long that will last. I think it started to hurt him at COTA.
Pace is one place I feel the new hybrid unit has helped the most. It's allowed them to keep the higher power more consistently throughout the race. They don't seem to be limited to a single lap (or a single sector) of power charge at a time then having a big drop off. They've shown MUCH improved pace over the last few races.
Good to know this- good for them in terms of not trying to use another engine down the stretch.
I have a feeling his penchant for running less downforce has been hurting him thus far. Sainz tends to run as much as possible and looked pretty good.Mansell89 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:16 pmLe Clerc just can’t quite get the balance right can he- I’m convinced there is more pace in the car for this circuit but they seem to just lose the rear when they try and get the power down.
Not long left to sort it or else they might not make the most of their opportunity today