I don't think the charge resets every lap, just the allowed 30s of usage. As Norris closed in and got within DRS range, he didn't need as much deployment to keep up whilst Max was using lots to try and defend. Another two laps and Max would've been almost out of charge and not generating enough storage to get 30s worth of deployment from it and would've been slower around much of the circuit, thus allowing Norris a better chance of overtaking.
perfect, thanks both. 👍
Imola is known to be difficult to build up charge due to the lack of proper hard braking into slow corners.
Sorry I am late to the party but I was watching the recording.o
Is there a reason they keep telling us that LeClerc is from Monaco?
I can se some interest as the race is coming up but they do it all season. I am wondering how many times they will mention is at the actual Monaco GP. I might put £5 on them saying something like:
"The local driver, Le Clerc, from Monaco is racing at his home Grand Prix and the Monegasque driver is aiming for pole in this, the place he lives"
Is there a reason they keep telling us that LeClerc is from Monaco?
A few years ago, someone discovered that the term for someone from Monaco is Monegasque and now they think they have to squeeze the word into every available opportunity as they think it makes them look clever.
Do the locals pronounce it MONaco or MonAHco?
When I heard the French speaking is sounded more like mo-na-ku and spoken with an Inspector Clouseau style accent
I can’t be the only one thinking they should have used the red and white Marlboro livery (sans name) with replica Senna helmets… how awesome would that have looked?
They must have considered it, since the green and blue parts match the shape of the red in the Marlboro livery… maybe even nameless it still qualifies as tobacco advertising 🤔
maybe even nameless it still qualifies as tobacco advertising
Even if it was allowed I'm pretty sure their current tobacco sponsor (BAT) wouldn't have let them do it.
Blimey, Andretti have signed Pat Symonds after he resigned from F1 management today!
I can’t be the only one thinking they should have used the red and white Marlboro livery
I think they wanted to have a paint scheme inspired by and reminiscent of Senna rather than one invented by a tobacco company, hence the use of his helmet colours. Don't get me wrong, I like the Marlboro scheme, its a classic. But I can see why they didn't use it.
Does anyone else see this weekend's McLaren livery resembling an early '90s Benetton?
It resembles something I sicked up 30 years ago. Way too messy, not a fan of it.
Seems to be a lot of chatter about Sainz to Williams. Would seem a shame if they don't make something half decent for him to drive.
Seems to be a lot of chatter about Sainz to Williams.
I've also heard Red Bull and Audi. and left-field choice: Mercedes with Russell. Although I didn't take that one seriously. I think if I was Albon, I think I'd be pissed off about Sainz coming to the team.
" I think if I was Albon, I think I’d be pissed off about Sainz coming to the team."
Why? Sainz would bring a lot of experience along with him, and help develop the car. Things may happen quicker at Williams with 2 drivers as opposed to 1.
Williams would need to come up with a huge load of cash to make it more attractive than Audi. I don't see it happening, both teams are a long way off the front of the grid but Audi are a well-funded works team with their own engine so they would seem the better gamble if Red Bull and Merc aren't interested.
Mercedes 1 and 3 in first practice
Because Albon is their number one driver currently, and I'd imagine that Sainz wouldn't be best chuffed to be number two at a team like Williams.
Mercedes 1 and 3 in first practice
Seems to be the pattern every weekend now. Starts well and by Qualis on Saturday, Hamilton will scrape into Q3 and finish 8th and Russell 6th after fighting it around a couple of corners.
Albon maybe #1 driver, but the team are at the wrong end of the grid. It would take pressure off him, Sainz won't be staying for too long.
It says quite a lot about the unusual dynamics at Red Bull that Sainz hasn't been signed to them already
Probably because he's no better than Checo? And Checo will be cheaper.
And not forgetting they have donkeys years worth of Sainz data to look back on. He's 2nd tier, not top tier IMO.
He’s 2nd tier, not top tier IMO.
Until last week he was the only non-RB driver to have won a GP in the last 18 months. He may not be the very tippity-top, but in an equal car I'd bet him against Perez every time, and RB really do need a driver that can routinely nailed 2nd on the grid now that Ferrari and Maclaren are there or thereabouts, and Perez can't do that.
According to ****ter rumours Checo has already been offered a 1 year deal but turned it down.
Probably because he’s no better than Checo? And Checo will be cheaper.
More likely that he was teammates with Max at Torro Rosso and there was friction. Sainz was hired by Ferrari ahead of Ricciardo, who was considered to be a top talent. I think Sainz is considered to be a top driver by all the teams, but just not quite up there with the elite of Max, Lewis, and Leclerc. My guess is that Red Bull don't want him back because they don't want to upset Max.
Until last week he was the only non-RB driver to have won a GP in the last 18 months. He may not be the very tippity-top, but in an equal car I’d bet him against Perez every time, and RB really do need a driver that can routinely nailed 2nd on the grid now that Ferrari and Maclaren are there or thereabouts, and Perez can’t do that.
This is how I see him too, Checo has his good days but Sainz has shown much better consistency
More likely that he was teammates with Max at Torro Rosso and there was friction
I was wondering if that was part of the decision making process, from either side
Verstappen (Sr or Jr) will have a clause stipulating who can drive the 2nd car I'm sure.
Do you think it has to be someone who can't fight too well, just in case Jos gets a bit 'overexcited' again?
Do you think it has to be someone who can’t fight too well, just in case Jos gets a bit ‘overexcited’ again?
Very possibly!
Probably, can imagine Carlos being fairly handy.
Think the main problem is Red Bull Racing as a team cannot manage 2 competitive drivers, full stop. Vettel v Webber, Vettel v Ric, Verstappen v Ric. Horner is a crap team principal.
Sainz seems a safe pair of hands but seems to go missing if the weekend isn't working out for him like last weekend in Imola. That was his first one this season but more will follow.
Verstappen is saying that Red Bull are struggling, but then again he said that last weekend and then went on to get pole and win
Last week actually reminds me of some of the weekends that Merc had when they were dominating but had a car that had a very narrow setup window. Often they would struggle on Friday but then send the data back to the simulator for an overnight session trying different setups, then Hamilton would come out on Saturday and put the thing on pole and cruise off into the distance in the race. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen this time, I'd love to see Leclerc, Norris, and Hamilton battling it out at the front.
Great seats yesterday. Swimming pool today.
Omg amazing!
That's awesome, great pic of the McLaren too.
Lovelt!
Some great stuff from Ferrari and McLaren there. Verstappen starts in 6th, couldn't happen to a nicer guy lol
I know Monaco doesn't produce the best races, but one of the things I like about the qualifying is that, because the track is so slow and therfore aero is less of an influence, you are more likely to see the best drivers nearer the top, which is broadly speaking what we had today
According to ****ter rumours Checo has already been offered a 1 year deal but turned it down.
Hmm. If the musical chairs stop with Sainz at Audi or Williams and then Checco decides to retire, then what? Tsunoda? Lawson? As much as I like Riccardo he's not as good as he was and Yuki seems to have got himself together lately, performance has improved but mostly he now seems a bit more mature (how much of a bollocking did he get after swerving at Daniel?) Yuki moves up, Lawson to VCARB, would Riccardo want another season at VCARB?
I can believe Max is scared of having a truly top class teammate, he was pushed very hard by both Sainz and Riccardo and for some reason I can't explain I just get the feeling he doesn't like to be pushed like that, in 2021 for instance he just looked desperate against Hamilton, much less so now when he's had the big car advantage. He is so far the only World Champ to have never had another World Champ as a teammate (yes, Hunt/Jones is a slightly contrived)
