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The German Grand Prix has become an unpredictable event thanks to short showers of rain hitting the track. Error-free strategies and zero-mistake driving saw Hamilton win the race from 14th, ahead of team mate Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen.
Because Hamilton is a beast in wet conditions. The rain can neutralize the playing field when it comes to the cars. The drivers start to make more of a difference. Max races well in the rain. As does Lewis.
Absolutely valid point. I just think a wet quali would bring out the best in Hamilton.
All the cars do. This year's Ferrari has more efficient downforce, maybe. And less drag. But last year's Ferrari was a downforce king with the way it performed at Monaco, Hungary, and Singapore.
That was also due to the much shorter wheelbase which helps in slow speed corners. Merc does not have the car and engine advantage it once had. Plus Max is a demon in the wet.
Last year’s Ferrari ought to have been very good in the wet - it was the winner at all the max downforce tracks after all.fabian77 wrote: ↑21 Jul 2018, 11:05That was also due to the much shorter wheelbase which helps in slow speed corners. Merc does not have the car and engine advantage it once had. Plus Max is a demon in the wet.
It doesnt make any sense what you are saying, temperature evolution during weekends might go from hot to cold and vice versa.zibby43 wrote: ↑21 Jul 2018, 10:44Absolutely valid point. I just think a wet quali would bring out the best in Hamilton.
I also think that somehow, Merc's car tends to perform a little better with the taller wet/intermediate compound tires. It seems the slightly taller tires pair well with the rake of the car.
I believe either Ant or Paul caught on to the fact that the Merc starts to get some separation from the field on those compounds on a green, cooler track.
The Ferraris tend to like rubbered in tracks and hot conditions. Which is one reason that I think the Ferrari always gets stronger over the course of a weekend (track evolution). While all cars benefit from track evolution, Ferrari always seems to eke out a bit more.
Last 3 qualies didnt use the same tyre compund and let us not forget than on average in silverstone ferrari qualified better with both drivers, bottas being over .300 behind lewis and the 2 ferrari drivers.
One need to remember that, Lance Stroll impressed by out qualifying the Ferraris in qualifying at Monza! It was just that the Ferrari drivers got it wrong.f1316 wrote: ↑21 Jul 2018, 11:36Last year’s Ferrari ought to have been very good in the wet - it was the winner at all the max downforce tracks after all.
I think though we have to remember that it was Monza and teams are running with trimmed wings etc. The Mercedes at the time certainly still had the best engine so could afford to carry more downforce than most.
