2019 Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, 27 - 29 September

[Spacepace]

Hilarious that they have the Russian Airforce out there purposely making noise to annoying western media. Funny enough they aren't showing them flying around on TV either, but they always do when in Australia, England, Canada and USA. Off topic but something I find funny

[matt_b]

I like what Mercedes have done tyre wise, there isn't an much of an undercut here and there might even be an overcut with the smooth surface and low degradation. There might also be a SC or VSC whilst they stay out, or they could run extremely long for a big offset in tyre performance, it just gives them options because all things equal they wont have the power to overtake.

[GPR-A]

At this point, Honda PU seems to be slightly ahead of Mercedes OR Mercedes' downforce is coming at a very expensive drag.

Ferrari's biggest upgrade, is Leclerc's growing confidence in the car.

[dans79]

Ferrari's biggest upgrade, is Leclerc's growing confidence in the car.

I don't think it's his confidence, I think it's that he has nothing to lose. He has no wife, he has no children, and he's realistically out of the championship.

[iotar__]

Horner:
- understands and hires Albon for a top team seat
- doesn't understand Haas hiring Grosjean.
Comment?

This is the difference between media world of fiction and reality. "Top" driver Albon crashes in a top car, impartial commentators: yadda, yadda, wind and a "tough" corner.

[foxmulder_ms]

People are eager to talk about "domination"... Merc (Ham) could have won all of the last three races. I dont see a "domination" at all. lol. Well, I see Lec>Vet but that is all.

[foxmulder_ms]

Horner:
- understands and hires Albon for a top team seat
- doesn't understand Haas hiring Grosjean.
Comment?

This is the difference between media world of fiction and reality. "Top" driver Albon crashes in a top car, impartial commentators: yadda, yadda, wind and a "tough" corner.

I am sad that Hulk with about equal performance to Ric is out of job but Ric himself is getting $30M a year... :[

[MtthsMlw]

Any money on Vettel being first after turn 2 or 4? Bottas did that in 2017.

[mkay]

At this point, Honda PU seems to be slightly ahead of Mercedes OR Mercedes' downforce is coming at a very expensive drag.

Ferrari's biggest upgrade, is Leclerc's growing confidence in the car.

I'd say it's more the latter than the former. Mercedes' main priority for 2020 is to soften the suspension and reduce drag without compromising downforce. If they manage to do that, they will be back on top form.

[Manfer]

Ferrari's biggest upgrade, is Leclerc's growing confidence in the car.

I don't think it's his confidence, I think it's that he has nothing to lose. He has no wife, he has no children, and he's realistically out of the championship.

U take the cake for the most brainless statement of the day.
Congratulations

[NAPI10]

Since confirmation of another year at Merc; Bottas has really dropped the ball. Looking ordinary by race

[zibby43]

Mattia seems nervous about the Mercs starting on Mediums, and Toto seems thrilled.

[McMika98]

Horner:
- understands and hires Albon for a top team seat
- doesn't understand Haas hiring Grosjean.
Comment?

This is the difference between media world of fiction and reality. "Top" driver Albon crashes in a top car, impartial commentators: yadda, yadda, wind and a "tough" corner.

Max did the same in FP3, so does that make him a poor driver as well? Its been a bad week for Albon with lack of proper running and struggling with the balance. Yet he was on a much quicker lap than Vettel on that run after his first lap got compromised by yellow flag.

[McMika98]

Ferrari's biggest upgrade, is Leclerc's growing confidence in the car.

I don't think it's his confidence, I think it's that he has nothing to lose. He has no wife, he has no children, and he's realistically out of the championship.

U take the cake for the most brainless statement of the day.
Congratulations

No its got some truth to it. Basically the point is he has less responsibilities and distarction and can concentrate kn his racing like full time.
Look at Kvyat after having his child, the lack of sleep and eagerness to spend time will weigh up soon or later.

[McMika98]

I don't think it's his confidence, I think it's that he has nothing to lose. He has no wife, he has no children, and he's realistically out of the championship.

U take the cake for the most brainless statement of the day.
Congratulations

No its got some truth to it. Basically the point is he has less responsibilities and distraction and can concentrate on his racing like full time.
Look at Kvyat after having his child, the lack of sleep and eagerness to spend time will weigh up soon or later.