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Team: Bob Bell (TD), Norbert Haug (VP of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport), Nick Fry (CEO), Ross Brawn (TP), Geoff Willis (Technology Director), Also Costa (Engineering Director)
Drivers: Michael Schumacher (7), Nico Rosberg (8)
ArchAngel wrote:Twitter BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson in Melbourne
"That's a fascinating remark from Michael Schumacher. Team radio has just broadcasted him saying that the initial pick-up of his DRS overtaking aid is 'too aggressive'.
Ferraripilot wrote:ArchAngel wrote:Twitter BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson in Melbourne
"That's a fascinating remark from Michael Schumacher. Team radio has just broadcasted him saying that the initial pick-up of his DRS overtaking aid is 'too aggressive'.
He didn't say 'too aggressive', he said it's 'very aggressive'. Big difference. Also, MB made a conscious decision in playing this sound-bite. I'm sure it's all a mind game with the other teams wonder how it works.
I noticed that is S2 is most of the fast sweeping corners they had DRS open so that is why their S2 time was out-standing. The car is poor in traction & also behind the Mclaren/Red Bull is Fast Corners. The DRS masks it,I think Mclaren & Red Bull/Sauber's exhausts are much better. But Traction & Mechanical Grip are bigger issues. The car is atleast decent downforce wise.siskue2005 wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmB4bJeoBG4[/youtube]
Schumachers's Q2 lap?
anyway just noticed in the video that he switched off the DRS a good 50 meters before the braking point!
why is this happening?
He doesnt have any problem activating it way early and switches it off rather prematurely
Is it because of their new system, which needs more time to reattach air flow?
Is this why he spun off?
or are they just hiding their topspeed?
Unfortunately they aren't guaranteed of anythingLeon wrote:anyway it's a good car, i am sure they will implement mclaren/redbull/sauber style exhaust, and do some overall aero and suspension tweaks. guaranteed top 2.
Afaik is all radio communication between the pitwall and the drivers unscrambled. The FIA is the one that releases the sound bites. The teams have no control over it at all.Ferraripilot wrote:He didn't say 'too aggressive', he said it's 'very aggressive'. Big difference. Also, MB made a conscious decision in playing this sound-bite. I'm sure it's all a mind game with the other teams wonder how it works.
Isn't that same for everyone?Websta wrote:Unfortunately they aren't guaranteed of anythingLeon wrote:anyway it's a good car, i am sure they will implement mclaren/redbull/sauber style exhaust, and do some overall aero and suspension tweaks. guaranteed top 2.
The speedometer graphics are out of sync with the video by about half a second which would explain that, plus explains why he appeared to be able to activate it so early.Mr.S wrote:siskue2005 wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmB4bJeoBG4[/youtube]
Schumachers's Q2 lap?
anyway just noticed in the video that he switched off the DRS a good 50 meters before the braking point!
Compare the throttle guage to the engine note, in to all the corners the guage drops off well before the engine note changes.raymondu999 wrote:What are you taking in visually to show you that it's late?
Yes u r rightTheWiseOwl wrote:Compare the throttle guage to the engine note, in to all the corners the guage drops off well before the engine note changes.raymondu999 wrote:What are you taking in visually to show you that it's late?
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