2018 Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne, 22 -25 March

[ENGINE TUNER]

I'm just going to add that last year Hamilton had a bigger advantage in FP1 and FP2 whereas Vettel won the race. I don't believe anybody can threaten Merc winning this year but just sayin'...

Over a single lap yea, but Hamilton's long run pace was not nearly as consistent as it is this year.

I'd go as far as saying by going for a longer wheelbase Ferrari picked up some of the diva issues.

That had occurred to me as well, inconsistent downforce due to bumps, yaw or wind direction changes, etc.

[giantfan10]

I'm just going to add that last year Hamilton had a bigger advantage in FP1 and FP2 whereas Vettel won the race. I don't believe anybody can threaten Merc winning this year but just sayin'...

Over a single lap yea, but Hamilton's long run pace was not nearly as consistent as it is this year.

I'd go as far as saying by going for a longer wheelbase Ferrari picked up some of the diva issues.

Amazing insight....or not.
Can we at least allow the cars to be driven in anger at least once before we come to conclusions?
Based on last years championship results Mercedes should be the favourite in this race...thats all we know.
What i'm trying to say is that its not necessary to use suspect logic to come to that conclusion.

[johnny comelately]

Whats the quickest car/driver combo in the wet practice ??
Maxie Verstappen if ....

[Just_a_fan]

Q3, party, you are not invited, mode. Very exclusive. Silver car(d) owners club only.

Others can get a party ticket if they make the effort...

[iotar__]

I'm just going to add that last year Hamilton had a bigger advantage in FP1 and FP2 whereas Vettel won the race. I don't believe anybody can threaten Merc winning this year but just sayin'...

Over a single lap yea, but Hamilton's long run pace was not nearly as consistent as it is this year.

I'd go as far as saying by going for a longer wheelbase Ferrari picked up some of the diva issues.

That had occurred to me as well, inconsistent downforce due to bumps, yaw or wind direction changes, etc.

- What, how, huh? Longer wheelbase = diva ? Once again: "diva" was a marketing gimmick which apparently works. Clearly only the quickest, easiest to drive, biggest downforce cars are "divas".
- How is "inconsistant downforce" whatever that means specific to Ferrari and connected to a wheelbase (based on FP in the first race of the season)? Nevermind...

[ENGINE TUNER]

Over a single lap yea, but Hamilton's long run pace was not nearly as consistent as it is this year.

I'd go as far as saying by going for a longer wheelbase Ferrari picked up some of the diva issues.

That had occurred to me as well, inconsistent downforce due to bumps, yaw or wind direction changes, etc.

- What, how, huh? Longer wheelbase = diva ? Once again: "diva" was a marketing gimmick which apparently works. Clearly only the quickest, easiest to drive, biggest downforce cars are "divas".
- How is "inconsistant downforce" whatever that means specific to Ferrari and connected to a wheelbase (based on FP in the first race of the season)? Nevermind...

Yes, please nevermind, you are in my ignore list, so please don't respond to any of my posts.

[dans79]

Nevermind...

It would be so nice if you actually did......

[Xero]

Absolutely chucking it down right now in Aus. Will be a wet P3 for sure, whether it stops and drys for Qually is another matter

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[foxmulder_ms]

I've just watched team principles conference. This horner dude takes everyone a moron I guess. Crying about engines in motor racing. Slow???, get better.When it was all aero he was so happy giving lectures to others.. pfffffffffff I hope they quit F1.

[dans79]

Can we at least allow the cars to be driven in anger at least once before we come to conclusions?

Vettel was the one that said he wasn't happy with the balance!

[sn809]

Good to see Alonso give an earful to the team. Timing is everything leaving Alonso in the garage too late to complete the outlap.
When they did a pit practice the left front was not coming off.
Shambles is the word you should use for Mclaren

[johnny comelately]

Alonso's steering superb on inconsistent track FP3.
McLaren operations not.

[Morteza]

[johnny comelately]

Good to see Alonso give an earful to the team. Timing is everything leaving Alonso in the garage too late to complete the outlap.
When they did a pit practice the left front was not coming off.
Shambles is the word you should use for Mclaren

Yes, as they work on the car they bump into each other, not sure about what to do, a well oiled machine it aint.
i get the feeling all these ultra young pit crew were employed via a motor racing degree....only.
looks like Zak the Mak hasnt got the required.
Bring back Ron, O.C.D., CBE.

[sn809]

Good to see Alonso give an earful to the team. Timing is everything leaving Alonso in the garage too late to complete the outlap.
When they did a pit practice the left front was not coming off.
Shambles is the word you should use for Mclaren

Yes, as they work on the car they bump into each other, not sure about what to do, a well oiled machine it aint.
i get the feeling all these ultra young pit crew were employed via a motor racing degree....only.
looks like Zak the Mak hasnt got the required.
Bring back Ron, O.C.D., CBE.

Its Boullier's job, not his.