Thats a good question, it does look like RB have thrown everything at this season, but I think next season RB and Merc will still be the ones fighting it out, but with a few other teams close on their hels.
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But Bottas isn’t slower because of Merc’s (in)ability to build the fastest car possible for both drivers, he’s slower simply because he’s a worse driver and is therefore not a good representation of the speed the car is capable of.
The fact that Russel showed he could drive the Merc faster than Bottas even though they didn’t build the car for him is further proof of that.
Some may enjoy. Landos first go at f1 2021 game with his commentary.
I really enjoy Landos social media presence. Twitch youtube etc . Brilliant stuff
James Allison has confirmed, counter to what totto said there will be some car and engine updates coming to the 2021 Mercedes.
Also for past few races RB have been running new Exxon-Mobil oil mixture, which may account for the improved engine performance.
Also for past few races RB have been running new Exxon-Mobil oil mixture, which may account for the improved engine performance.
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Surely it must be possible for these organisations to find loopholes or even hide investment into future systems.
What is stopping tben from doing research "off the books" on next year's car while working on developing this years car "officially" ?
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I don't get that either, must be an absolute nightmare for FIA to control all that.
Is anyone here going to Silverstone? Just after some advice for the flow tests, not sure how to do it for two people with one phone
I'm not sure how it works for Silverstone specifically so they may have specific rules, but generally you enter the results initially into the NHS website (link from the app) and scan in the test number plus the details of the person who had the test.
You can then put the test batch numbers in the app. With two people and one phone I'm not sure, but after you receive the text notification back from entering them on the website , maybe just put both test numbers in the app as the person who took the test is linked via the test result entered on the website?
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Sorted now, far more straight forward than I initially though, I’ll delete previous posts as they’re not really anything to do with f1.
Austrian GP FP
Max again in FP1.
Austrian GP Practice One Timesheet
Lewis has the upper hand in FP2
Austrian GP Practice Two Timesheet
Austrian GP Practice One Timesheet
| Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:05.143 |
| 2) Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.266 |
| 3) Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +0.288 |
| 4) Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | +0.302 |
| 5) Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +0.331 |
| 6) Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | +0.443 |
| 7) Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +0.566 |
| 8) Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +0.583 |
| 9) Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | +0.583 |
| 10) Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.737 |
| 11) Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +0.837 |
| 12) Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | +1.038 |
| 13) Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +1.060 |
| 14) Guanyu Zhou | Alpine | +1.271 |
| 15) Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | +1.301 |
| 16) Callum Ilott | Alfa Romeo | +1.421 |
| 17) Mick Schumacher | Haas | +1.440 |
| 18) Roy Nissany | Williams | +1.540 |
| 19) Nicholas Latifi | Williams | +1.835 |
| 18) Nikita Mazepin | Haas | +2.173 |
Lewis has the upper hand in FP2
Austrian GP Practice Two Timesheet
| Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:04.523 |
| 2) Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | +0.189 |
| 3) Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +0.217 |
| 4) Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +0.616 |
| 5) Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | +0.745 |
| 6) Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +0.833 |
| 7) Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | +0.856 |
| 8) Fernando Alonso | Alpine | +0.870 |
| 9) Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.943 |
| 10) Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo | +0.988 |
| 11) Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +0.993 |
| 12) Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +1.004 |
| 13) Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +1.097 |
| 14) Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | +1.101 |
| 15) Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | +1.175 |
| 16) Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +1.185 |
| 17) George Russell | Williams | +1.296 |
| 18) Mick Schumacher | Haas | +1.388 |
| 19) Nicholas Latifi | Williams | +1.491 |
| 20) Nikita Mazepin | Haas | +1.650 |
Is it the same track as last week? I'm confused with all the double/triple header and them just randomly renaming the tracks for what looks like the exact same track sometimes.
That's because 100% from Max isn't 100% from the car.
Exactly my point.
I dont take much notice of FP times to be honest, no team will be showing true pace, Q3 last lap is the first place you should see it in a race weekend .
Is the forecast still wet?
not for Saturday, but the race is 50% chanceIs the forecast still wet?
If it’s Sky reporting that then it’s probably more like a 20% chance
It looks likely to be overcast during the race on Dark Sky, I'd say we're in for a dry race.
Hamilton has renewed with Mercedes for 2 more years. Great news.
Lewis was always going to sign.
New cars next season , I think he will have had a massive imput with it, he will be desperate to race in it.
Bottas I think may sign a new contract also, he will have also had huge imput in the new car.
2 drivers who know how each other work.
New cars next season , I think he will have had a massive imput with it, he will be desperate to race in it.
Bottas I think may sign a new contract also, he will have also had huge imput in the new car.
2 drivers who know how each other work.
Some Teams with Test tyres on in FP3 ?
So Russell has publicly said, he will have a Mercedes engine behind him next season.
This is interesting.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/8526...ears-with-mercedes-as-bottas-replacement.html
This is interesting.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/8526...ears-with-mercedes-as-bottas-replacement.html
Austrian GP Qualifying
Hard to see past Max for Pole to be honest.
Not sure if the times this FP are relevant with running Test tyre's.
Not sure if the times this FP are relevant with running Test tyre's.
Track temp is 52 degrees.
Max seems to be the flavour of the day for Sky, Its a Max wankathon
Hope it's a wet race tomorrow spice it up a bit
Ocon out in Q1 again.
KNOCKED OUT IN Q1
16) Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo
17) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
18) Nicholas Latifi, Williams
19) Mick Schumacher, Haas
20) Nikita Mazepin, Haas
16) Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo
17) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
18) Nicholas Latifi, Williams
19) Mick Schumacher, Haas
20) Nikita Mazepin, Haas
Put Russell in the Mercedes!
Ocon is a bit naff...
Ocon is a bit naff...
Look at Russell wrestling it up there again, what a waste of talent.
I know he may just miss out on Q3 again but the fact he's challenging and JUST missing out, despite being in the Williams.
It's so frustrating seeing the average Bottas in that Mercedes while Russell is stuck in the Williams
George Russell made Q3 in a Williams!
RUSSELL! He’s so talented over a single lap.
Russell makes Q3 , cracking Q2 for him.
Agreed he is wasted at Williams, after what I have been reading , will be at Mercedes next season.
Agreed he is wasted at Williams, after what I have been reading , will be at Mercedes next season.
Supreme effort from Russell, I'd expect some grid place drops for Vettel.
What happened infront of Alonso there.