So basically what you are saying is that they fluked onto a quick car design and since they fluked onto it, they don't know why it's quick leading to the car being slow at the moment.SiLo wrote:I think the car will be very quick, ONCE they understand how it works and how they can best tune it in to the track.
Sounds to me like you're describing Brawn GP.Tumbarello wrote:So basically what you are saying is that they fluked onto a quick car design and since they fluked onto it, they don't know why it's quick leading to the car being slow at the moment.SiLo wrote:I think the car will be very quick, ONCE they understand how it works and how they can best tune it in to the track.
Everything I've read from the team and drivers indicates that the car performs as expected, but that they're just a bit slow, either through not having enough time on track to dial it in or from having a bit less downforce than the others. Both of those things can be fixed - there's nothing that indicates to me that they've got a 19 or 24 on their hands.Byronrhys wrote:It would be interesting to see how there simulation data compares to the real world data.
Agreed. I like the car. Some say it's ugly but then that's a subjective thing.Pup wrote: I love the concept of the car, and love the fact that we've actually got one team who will go beyond conventional designs. It even has a different aesthetic, low and mean and almost steampunk in appearance. I think I'm going to love this season no matter what; and if they end up winning, then that's just icing on the cake.
What Lewis can say to the press about this years car is driven by sponsorship. What Brundle can say about it is not. Its that simple. I've never thought Brundle biased against Mclaren so when he says it looks horrible on track im afraid thats probably correct. Obviously Mclaren will do there upmost to change that. And who knows when it will look smooth in to the corners. The bottom line is that since the FIA changed the rules and took away endless wind tunnel testing and track time McLaren have been on the back foot. Will they catch up before Hamilton throws in the towel? who knows.Pup wrote:Everything I've read from the team and drivers indicates that the car performs as expected, but that they're just a bit slow, either through not having enough time on track to dial it in or from having a bit less downforce than the others. Both of those things can be fixed - there's nothing that indicates to me that they've got a 19 or 24 on their hands.Byronrhys wrote:It would be interesting to see how there simulation data compares to the real world data.
Comments like Brundle's about the car being a wreck are BS, and the drivers have said exactly that. My prediction is that the car is exactly where it was at the start of last year - about a second down from RB and a half second off Ferrari. They might look worse than they did last year, if some of the teams like Merc or Renault have closed the gap.
I think it will be a fun year, with some really aggressive development from the team. I love the concept of the car, and love the fact that we've actually got one team who will go beyond conventional designs. It even has a different aesthetic, low and mean and almost steampunk in appearance. I think I'm going to love this season no matter what; and if they end up winning, then that's just icing on the cake.
Byronrhys wrote:It would be interesting to see how there simulation data compares to the real world data.
"That doesn't mean it won't become a World Championship-winning car," the 26-year-old said.
"They (Brundle, Coulthard and Jordan) don't drive it so they don't know exactly how it is. I wouldn't agree with what he (Brundle) says.
"The car feels better than last year's car. It isn't as fast as others are, but two years ago we were two or three seconds off the pace and now we are maybe a second.
"We definitely have the strength within the team to catch up."
Well, considering that nothing much else has been said by McLaren other than Whitmarsh sniffing the other day, I would say that at least he's doing a job keeping the mood upbeat.CHT wrote:Lewis should just get on with his driving and stop pretending to be some kind of inspirational leader or PR machine for Mclaren.
Honestly, I don't see what the point of comparing the the MP4-26 to 09's car.
I have seen Button do this, and I have seen Ross Brawn do the very same thing.Hangaku wrote:Well, considering that nothing much else has been said by McLaren other than Whitmarsh sniffing the other day, I would say that at least he's doing a job keeping the mood upbeat.CHT wrote:Lewis should just get on with his driving and stop pretending to be some kind of inspirational leader or PR machine for Mclaren.
Honestly, I don't see what the point of comparing the the MP4-26 to 09's car.
Contrast to miserable JB, who in interviews looks at the floor a lot and barely has anything positive to say. Sure, it might be closer to the truth, but don't knock Hamilton for having a positive attitude.
That's right. Make hay while the sun shines. Simple, simple.FrukostScones wrote:I have nothing against McLaren!
All I want to ask is why they change their schedule and let out Thursday and run on Saturday (was it announced on Monday. when did they decide it?) when it is quite sure that there will be the strong chance of rain on Saturday?
Not so smart in my opinion. Couldnt they change their schedule back on Wednesday anymore due to some contract, or what?
