much more of a fan of wolff than horner. i can see why people wouldn’t like them but wolff gives me fergie vibes, horner is more of a mourinho type.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Watching FP2 yesterday, the analysis actually was that because the track is so smooth, and because the hardest compounds are here, actually they don’t think tyre deg will be as much of an issue as originally thought. But who knows.
Qatar GP Qualifying
Track looks good under the floodlights.
Could be a 2 stop race, Q2 will be interesting, seeing what compound they want for the start.
Could be a 2 stop race, Q2 will be interesting, seeing what compound they want for the start.
I know a lot of circuits are sometimes in no man’s land, but man, this one really looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere. Not even any big stands or anything.
HAAS with more problems, lots of sparks
Front wing damage
The cars look absolutely beautiful under the lights don’t they.
Gasley out on mediums, others on the hards.
What is the point of Mazepin 
Can see laps being hampered by traffic here.
Lewis and Max setting fast pace.
Plenty of sparks from Max also.
This is a cracking looking track, pity there is not more passing spits.
Plenty of sparks from Max also.
This is a cracking looking track, pity there is not more passing spits.
Just as an aside, are there any rules about that level of sparking? Imagine following that in the race.
No idea to be honest, but I like to see them.
Dodgy country, promising track.
After the first round of flying laps.
Max 2 10ths behind Lewis and Bottas.
And then Max bangs in the fastest so far by 0.020
Max 2 10ths behind Lewis and Bottas.
And then Max bangs in the fastest so far by 0.020
Track limits being inforced strictly so far.
Look at that traffic, all trying for track position
Lewis fastest in Q1 by 0.095 from Max
Schumacher +1.5s behind Hamilton
Mazepin +4s behind Hamilton
He's useless.
Mazepin +4s behind Hamilton
He's useless.
Knocked out in Q1
16) Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo
17) Nicholas Latifi, Williams
18) Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo
19) Mick Schumacher, Haas
20) Nikita Mazepin, Haas
16) Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo
17) Nicholas Latifi, Williams
18) Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo
19) Mick Schumacher, Haas
20) Nikita Mazepin, Haas
Overtaking on the pit exit... I'm assuming that isn't allowed
Think is just a gentleman's agreement, but not sure.
Lewis first flying lap in Q2
What did leclerc said?
He does not know, where he is getting the time from, he looks to be struggling.
I see thanks , strange to see him struggling during qualifying
"Honestly, the nine tenths? I have no idea where I'm taking them. It felt like the car was quite on the limit... so I don't really know what to say?"
what he actually said
Apparently track temp has dropped, causing problems.
Some on softs to get in to Q3.
Some on softs to get in to Q3.
Perez on softs but still out!
Perez is shocking surprised Horner hasn't binned him, surely they need him up there to help Max
Wow. Perez out in Q2
I will keep saying that I have no idea why Red Bull renewed his contract.
That was very poor from Perez, but Red Bill need to ask why so many talented drivers (and yes that includes Perez) are failing with them
Couple of shockers in here.
Knocked out in Q2
11) Sergio Perez, Red Bull
12) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
13) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
14) Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren
15) George Russell, Williams
Knocked out in Q2
11) Sergio Perez, Red Bull
12) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
13) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
14) Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren
15) George Russell, Williams
That has to be Mercedes fault. RB should protest.
It must be that moreso than other teams, the car is designed for Max. I’m sure that’s the case at Mercedes too, but the difference is Bottas has driven it for a long time so is more well versed in setting it up for his driving. I guess with such a revolving door in that second seat at Red Bull, that impact is amplified.
I would say that all of RB resources are being directed to Max, as is perfectly understandable.
Could be the Max effect, all attention is on him.
It would be interesting to know, too much focus on golden boy Max?
Bottas isn't great but is often at least on the podium/ solid qualifying