Or put simply, build a car that is faster than the competition.kurtj wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 18:03I guess that's what having 2 good drivers and building a car that 2 drivers can drive confidently looks like!Cs98 wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 17:57#totallynotdominant
It's 2023 all over again. After 8 rounds.
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There was nothing they could do. The Williams strategy was invincible. If Merc pits for clean air, Albon will still be on track backing up the train for Sainz's free stop. Then once Sainz gets his stop, they swap the cars on the track and Sainz backs them up to make the gap for Albon to pit. There was no passing the Williams today on any strategy.venkyhere wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 19:09I don't understand the thinking behind the "no pitting" strategy :
Let's say a red flag did come after everyone around them had pitted - even then the P11 and P12 will stay P11 and P12 on a track where it's impossible to overtake without a -5s speed delta (but it's possible to defend with a +7s speed delta).
The moment they saw that Albon was backing them up, why did they not pit and come into clean air ? They effectively gifted 'free pitstops' to Williams.
Yes, it was a stupidly boring race, but atleast 'try'. I have to say - it was 'completely idiotic' whatever they had come up with in the pitwall. So much jingoism about 'thinking on one's feet'.
The track is ass cheeks. Spain is next, let’s forget about this trash circuit and move on. But I understand your frustration.venkyhere wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 19:09I don't understand the thinking behind the "no pitting" strategy :
Let's say a red flag did come after everyone around them had pitted - even then the P11 and P12 will stay P11 and P12 on a track where it's impossible to overtake without a -5s speed delta (but it's possible to defend with a +7s speed delta).
The moment they saw that Albon was backing them up, why did they not pit and come into clean air ? They effectively gifted 'free pitstops' to Williams.
Yes, it was a stupidly boring race, but atleast 'try'. I have to say - it was 'completely idiotic' whatever they had come up with in the pitwall. So much jingoism about 'thinking on one's feet'.
Yeah. It was over as soon as Kimi and George got eliminated in Q2.AR3-GP wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 19:15There was nothing they could do. The Williams strategy was invincible. If Merc pits for clean air, Albon will still be on track backing up the train for Sainz's free stop. Then once Sainz gets his stop, they swap the cars on the track and Sainz backs them up to make the gap for Albon to pit. There was no passing the Williams today on any strategy.venkyhere wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 19:09I don't understand the thinking behind the "no pitting" strategy :
Let's say a red flag did come after everyone around them had pitted - even then the P11 and P12 will stay P11 and P12 on a track where it's impossible to overtake without a -5s speed delta (but it's possible to defend with a +7s speed delta).
The moment they saw that Albon was backing them up, why did they not pit and come into clean air ? They effectively gifted 'free pitstops' to Williams.
Yes, it was a stupidly boring race, but atleast 'try'. I have to say - it was 'completely idiotic' whatever they had come up with in the pitwall. So much jingoism about 'thinking on one's feet'.
I second this, every year I watch it with the hope it'll be a proper race, and every year I'm dissapointed.ismail1991 wrote: ↑25 May 2025, 22:07100% agree. No matter what changes or enforcements done to Monaco, nothing would change. Even drivers dont enjoy the race on Sunday. Even with smaller cars, overtaking would be very difficult. I think Monaco needs to be pushed out off the calendar
In 2016 race, Lewis was stuck behind Nico on a wet track, unable to overtake.
Jesus…Luscion wrote: ↑26 May 2025, 18:08Toto saying Merc dont have the performance they had in Miami with the new suspension but seems like theyre going to try it again in barcelona
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