Seanspeed wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 9:56 pm
yooogurt wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 9:23 pm
Vanja #66 wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 7:40 pm
There was no PU issue or boost from Honda and Mercedes, Ferrari had more wing and more drag
But then why is Charles talking about a different PU strategy (energy management)?
Could just be his presumptions before he's gotten more info.
Or just excuse making, though Ferrari tends to be little pleased with their drivers criticizing their drivetrains.
Either way, very annoying weekend for me. We're not bad, but it's very frustrating that we've gone from clear 2nd best with some hopes for occasional wins throughout the season to being thankful for even being on the podium cuz we're clear 3rd best.
EDIT: In terms of downforce/drag levels, I feel it's more that Mclaren have made a huge leap here than Ferrari suffering from bad choices. Annoying as hell to acknowledge, but that's my read. In comparison to Red Bull, we seem to be about the same as we were before. It's unbearable.
1 tenth (race pace & qualifying) between Mclaren Red Bull & Ferrari = clear 3rd best.
Please be real. That's 5degC swing in track temperature, one mistake, one bad pit stop away from having a complete 180 on 1st & 3rd force. Ultimately, we'll go to circuits that will favour us more and vice versa. I can't believe the hissy fit people are throwing, this victim complex needs to stop.
In Miami, we were again a tenth slower than Norris without any major updates, why? Because it was very much a favourable circuit along with favourable conditions. Not to even mention Norris had a 10 lap tyre offset. Mclaren came into Imola saying it will be a strong weekend for them & that's what happened, they had the fastest car. Verstappen lucked out with the tow in Q and having track position is crucial. That's how fine the margins are.
You have to accept that this is how it is going to be for the next two years if we stay on this trajectory.