The only aplology I offered you was for correcting your obvious incorrect assumption. Just for clarification.Chene_Mostert wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:16Apology accepted.Restomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:13I've been watching F1 for far, far longer than since 2014. Sorry.Chene_Mostert wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:06
Yes, I think you are. . Or maybe you and some of the other from the 2014 brigade.
Can we trust anything from ted or Toto?Restomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:18Ted Kravitz has just said that Mercedes have decided to voluntarily decided to stick to the new 0.9l even though they can go to 1.2l as they are on engines pre Monza. They also ran to 0.9l in Spa when Ferrari were at 1.2l.
That cannot be right surely as that means they gave up an advantage and were STILL faster than Ferrari. At least I hope for Ferrari's sake it's not true.
Now that's the question. I got the impression that Paul Di Resta wasn't convinced.Chene_Mostert wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:24Can we trust anything from ted or Toto?Restomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:18Ted Kravitz has just said that Mercedes have decided to voluntarily decided to stick to the new 0.9l even though they can go to 1.2l as they are on engines pre Monza. They also ran to 0.9l in Spa when Ferrari were at 1.2l.
That cannot be right surely as that means they gave up an advantage and were STILL faster than Ferrari. At least I hope for Ferrari's sake it's not true.
AMuS reported this all along. Didn't quite believe it myself, but seems to be true. I somehow expect Mercedes to be dominant in Monza. There are a couple of reasons that worked against them in Spa I feel.Restomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:18Ted Kravitz has just said that Mercedes have decided to voluntarily decided to stick to the new 0.9l even though they can go to 1.2l as they are on engines pre Monza. They also ran to 0.9l in Spa when Ferrari were at 1.2l.
That cannot be right surely as that means they gave up an advantage and were STILL faster than Ferrari. At least I hope for Ferrari's sake it's not true.
Someone should ask Merc for one good reason why they prematurely introduced a new engine thenRestomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:28Now that's the question. I got the impression that Paul Di Resta wasn't convinced.Chene_Mostert wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:24Can we trust anything from ted or Toto?Restomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:18Ted Kravitz has just said that Mercedes have decided to voluntarily decided to stick to the new 0.9l even though they can go to 1.2l as they are on engines pre Monza. They also ran to 0.9l in Spa when Ferrari were at 1.2l.
That cannot be right surely as that means they gave up an advantage and were STILL faster than Ferrari. At least I hope for Ferrari's sake it's not true.
Indeed.outsid3r wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:36Someone should ask Merc for one good reason why they prematurely introduced a new engine thenRestomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:28Now that's the question. I got the impression that Paul Di Resta wasn't convinced.
Is it not as simple as them wanting a fresh engine for Spa ?outsid3r wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:36Someone should ask Merc for one good reason why they prematurely introduced a new engine thenRestomaniac wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 10:28Now that's the question. I got the impression that Paul Di Resta wasn't convinced.
I think because only 4 engines are allowed to be used this year, it would make more sense to wait and introduce the engine later as Ferrari is doing. Still, it's weird that Mercedes jumped the gun if not to make use of the 1.2 oil directive. Then again, to say they will only use the new directive makes sense - anything else would cause a bit of a controversy and criticism, especially if they go on and dominate on certain tracks. They might try to use 0.9, but have some special modes available if they deem it necessary.
Its swings and roundabout though. Aren't Ferrari now having to used all their turbochargers on rotation now where are Mercedes have newly unboxed ones to come (I know a new TC isn't on the same level as a new ICE)?Phil wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 11:29I think because only 4 engines are allowed to be used this year, it would make more sense to wait and introduce the engine later as Ferrari is doing. Still, it's weird that Mercedes jumped the gun if not to make use of the 1.2 oil directive. Then again, to say they will only use the new directive makes sense - anything else would cause a bit of a controversy and criticism, especially if they go on and dominate on certain tracks. They might try to use 0.9, but have some special modes available if they deem it necessary.
On the other hand, Ferrari may find a bigger gain by waiting a little longer and have more time for their final update...