2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

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If its worth bringing early, possibly with some risk, for a non-engine dependant track like Monaco.....

Shame there wont be a direct comparison in Canada between two team mates so it can be quantified.
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carisi2k wrote: Let's not forget about the issues both Rosberg and Hamilton had in Russia during the race.
You mean the joke that Mercedes cracked. :lol:

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FrukostScones wrote:According to Permane th enew Renault engine is a bomb.AMUS
How much is a bomb? Estimations - 0,45s and 0,2-3 in Monaco. Half a bomb for them anyway. Imagine Ferrari giving one of the two engines to RB, same for McL, RB reversed or Mercedes. The latter didn't bother giving Williams new engine for half a season, nevermind at the first race it was available and at their own cost. I'd like to know who really made this decision.

- forget about tyre strategies, even FI is good on tyres
- How did Magnussen do that? This embraces Schumacher's legacy.
- Can't they put a tyre symbol next to best times (TV) or is it beyond capabilities of multi-billion corporation?

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iotar__ wrote:
FrukostScones wrote:According to Permane th enew Renault engine is a bomb.AMUS
How much is a bomb? Estimations - 0,45s and 0,2-3 in Monaco. Half a bomb for them anyway. Imagine Ferrari giving one of the two engines to RB, same for McL, RB reversed or Mercedes. The latter didn't bother giving Williams new engine for half a season, nevermind at the first race it was available and at their own cost. I'd like to know who really made this decision.

- forget about tyre strategies, even FI is good on tyres
- How did Magnussen do that? This embraces Schumacher's legacy.
- Can't they put a tyre symbol next to best times (TV) or is it beyond capabilities of multi-billion corporation?
Did what????

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oT v1 wrote:Shame there wont be a direct comparison in Canada between two team mates so it can be quantified.
Was never going to be the case.

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I think mainly the driveabillity of the new Renault engine is going to benefit here in Monaco.
It is a pity that they only have 2 new units ....

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Juzh wrote:
oT v1 wrote:Shame there wont be a direct comparison in Canada between two team mates so it can be quantified.
Was never going to be the case.
I just meant 'in the interest of science', we will obviously be able to see a gap close/open to other teams, but not a true comparison between the two engines specifically.

Back to Monaco!! :D What's going on today at the track? Are there any lower formula races still going ahead or is this an official 'let the rich people have a play around' day?
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oT v1 wrote:
Juzh wrote:
oT v1 wrote:Shame there wont be a direct comparison in Canada between two team mates so it can be quantified.
Was never going to be the case.
I just meant 'in the interest of science', we will obviously be able to see a gap close/open to other teams, but not a true comparison between the two engines specifically.

Back to Monaco!! :D What's going on today at the track? Are there any lower formula races still going ahead or is this an official 'let the rich people have a play around' day?
I think GP2 race 1 currently :mrgreen:
Finishing races is important, but racing is more important.

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Crazy GP2 race :)

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poor Nato haha, surely that will be overtunred
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Vasconia wrote:
Did what????
iotar is infamous for not making any sense and wearing industrial strength tin-foil hats, best ignore him tbh. #-o
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FrukostScones wrote:
oT v1 wrote:
Juzh wrote: Was never going to be the case.
I just meant 'in the interest of science', we will obviously be able to see a gap close/open to other teams, but not a true comparison between the two engines specifically.

Back to Monaco!! :D What's going on today at the track? Are there any lower formula races still going ahead or is this an official 'let the rich people have a play around' day?
I think GP2 race 1 currently :mrgreen:
So, both.

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Sectors and traps from fp2:
http://imgur.com/a/Cg0PV

Ric going ham in 3rd sector. We'll se if he can keep it up tomorrow.

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Thanks for this! Very good stuff. Where is S1 speedtrap? I am guessing that McLarens are heavily wrong with necessary downforce...

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iotar__ wrote:
- forget about tyre strategies, even FI is good on tyres
Ok, we'll just forget last race
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- How did Magnussen do that? This embraces Schumacher's legacy.
You are comparing Magnussen to Schumacher ? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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- Can't they put a tyre symbol next to best times (TV) or is it beyond capabilities of multi-billion corporation?

They can, but why would they?
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