2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[Darth-Piekus]

Seems that Leclerc has decided to push it and Sainz is staying behind.

[FittingMechanics]

Russel is giving us a race. When Lando gets opportunity to do a free pitstop things will open up. Ferrari will need to cover us off.

[mwillems]

Scratch that, they're off again and we'll get a pit window. Norris at least on Softs I think, with 14 laps to go.

[Darth-Piekus]

Not sure what we can do to pass here. Only on a pit stop.

[mwillems]

Piastri is 2 seconds from a pitsop and slotting behind Norris. Norris needs 20s+ to Russell.

[SmallSoldier]

At the current pace… Lando may have a pitstop window by lap 45… Would they pit him?

[Marc.W]

I don't think Ferrari will react to Norris pitting

[Darth-Piekus]

Sainz is holding Norris now. Only Oscar is close enough.

[FittingMechanics]

I don't think Ferrari will react to Norris pitting

Bottas was 4 seconds faster. If you can get new tires your delta will be massive. Ferrari trying to keep Russel inside our window.

Everyone is managing heavily - Sainz just went 2 seconds faster on one lap.

[SilviuAgo]

Watching this "race" I am again wondering what if under Red Flag you are not allowed to change tires?

[geogate]

mclaren seem to be suggesting ferraris tyres are in worse condition - i think lando would pit given a safe window

[FittingMechanics]

Watching this "race" I am again wondering what if under Red Flag you are not allowed to change tires?

I think they would have to make some provisions to allow forbidding changing of tires under a red flag - especially in Monaco on lap 1.

[mwillems]

Leclerc will manage the gap if he can to ensure that Lando doesn't get the pit window, but it might not all be in his hands. if there is a free stop at the end I'm certain he'll take it and try to force Ferrari's hand.

[mwillems]

I think Sainz is backing up Lando to prevent the gap.

[mwillems]

In our benefit, Hamilton has a free stop behind him as the last mediums directly behind us. He might be the one to pull the trigger.

Confirmation on Radio that Sainz is backup up Lando and managing his gap to Russell.