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[jedmaxwell]

The Power of Dreams.

Sounded like The Power of Nightmares just then!

 

[nny]

Car coughing and Nando Ctrl+Alt+Del-ing on the run...hah

 

[Aiii]

I'm really confused as to how the McLarens are so quick here.

They're normally quicker in FP. Everyone turns their engine down to match Honda's. Awfully nice of them.

 

[AndyD]

Main straight looks so bumpy.

Yep. Too long too. Needs a nice chicane a third of the way in to break it up. I am sure it's something we will see in future years.

 

[Mastah]

Ferrari 2 seconds off the pace, they got some homework to do for tomorrow.

Also there are big gaps between team mates, that's always nice to see when drivers are making the difference.

 

[Aiii]

Ferrari 2 seconds off the pace, they got some homework to do for tomorrow.

Doubt there's much they can do, that straight and those Merc powered teams are gonna be ahead.

 

[Zeknurn]

The track looks fine to me.

 

[Mastah]

Doubt there's much they can do, that straight and those Merc powered teams are gonna be ahead.

Toro Rosso with 2015 Ferrari PU is ahead, so...

 

[Aiii]

Toro Rosso with 2015 Ferrari PU is ahead, so...

Everyone's engine is turned down, so that doesn't say that much. We'll see, but I can't imagine Williams and FI being behind FER and RBR unless they really fuck up the middle sector.

 

[DrM]

Doubt there's much they can do, that straight and those Merc powered teams are gonna be ahead.

it will be more of a hot weather issue, they have quite some issues in hotter weather, opposite to the last year

 

[Zaru]

 

[nny]

In the end of that run-off area everyone is going into, they should have a sign saying:

"Well done baka"

 

[Danielsan]

Qualifying will be interesting tomorrow. I have little doubt we'll see a Mercedes 1 - 2, but Ferrari and Red Bull seem to be struggling, Granted, FP2 is hardly the best benchmark for qualifying, but I do wonder of the upgraded Renault engine is enough for the ridiculously long straight on this track.

 

[Mastah]

Nico's Merc is dead.

 

[nny]

Nico in a rush to get out of the car...

 

[Mastah]

Are these marshalls morons or what?

 

[nny]

On the job training for the marshalls.

 

[Cyborgmatt]

Lmao Vettel.

 

[Zaru]

Vettel saying Alonso is taking a bus tour around Baku

"I'm tired"
"My feet hurt"
"These marshalls don't know how to move a car"
"I wish I was at home playing F1 2016"

 

[Zeknurn]

They should fly in the marshals from Monaco because this is going to be a nightmare on Sunday.

 

[Mastah]

There's small branch in the middle of track, lol.

 

[nny]

If the only way to leave that runoff is by backing up into the track...I'm worried something bad will happen.

 

[Zaru]

Since when does the onboard camera show the driver's display clearly? I thought they were made to only work at one angle for obvious reasons?

 

[Mastah]

Gutierrez was this close to triggering red flag in castle section.

 

[Goldrusher]

 

[Mastah]

RIP Kimi.

 

[Zaru]

Kimi's had enough

 

[Aiii]

Engine's dead.

 

[Psychotext]

That could have been nasty. Wouldn't really want wheels locking up like that.

 

[MANGOD]

That section is just begging for a crash. Who the fuck thought that would be safe

 

[Zeknurn]

Quality Italian engineering.

 

[Mastah]

That could have been nasty. Wouldn't really want wheels locking up like that.

Easy, Kimi has experienced that some 12 years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrhdBVAGfQM

 

[Zaru]

Engine's dead.

Kimi and Vettel both having MGU-K issues within minutes. Not a good sign for the rest of the weekend

 

[DrM]

Looks like he had MGU-K issue, Vettel was told to go slow and pit for the same issue

EDIT: Beaten like stray dog in Baku

 

[Ark]

Looks like he had MGU-K issue, Vettel was told to go slow and pit for the same issue

EDIT: Beaten like stray dog in Baku

Gold.

 

[massivekettle]

Damn... whilst everyone was close in FP2 in race pace, this appears to be a walkover from Mercedes. Again, very early, and looks like it's going to be even hotter tomorrow and Sunday, but damn that Mercedes looks unbeatable.

Sounds like we could have a fight for best of the rest between FER, RBR FI and WIL.

 

[Zaru]

Sounds like we could have a fight for best of the rest between FER, RBR FI and WIL.

Sadly I don't expect another good challenge for Mercedes until Hungary.

 

[massivekettle]

Sadly I don't expect another good challenge for Mercedes until Hungary.

FER and RBR should be close at Silverstone and Hockenheim.

 

[Mohonky]

Sadly I don't expect another good challenge for Mercedes until Hungary.

Mercedes haven't actually brought their upgrade out yet have they? I know Renault had the new PU's in both cars in Canada and Ferrari had a reworked turbo, but Merc have delayed their upgrades haven't they?

They have probably just been sandbagging it for a bit. They were pulling the same shit last year, they just seem to keep everything at a level to be fairly confident of a win without running everything at max.

 

[Zeknurn]

I think this is the time to remind everyone that 24 heures du Mans is on this weekend if someone wants to watch close racing for the lead.

 

[massivekettle]

Mercedes haven't actually brought their upgrade out yet have they? I know Renault had the new PU's in both cars in Canada and Ferrari had a reworked turbo, but Merc have delayed their upgrades haven't they?

They have probably just been sandbagging it for a bit. They were pulling the same shit last year, they just seem to keep everything at a level to be fairly confident of a win without running everything at max.

Last major aero upgrade is for Silverstone, and last PU upgrade is for Spa. What they are introducing now are track-specific pieces (like that low-drag RW).

 

[Zaru]

I think this is the time to remind everyone that 24 heures du Mans is on this weekend if someone wants to watch close racing for the lead.

I haven't watched a lot of Le Mans but considering that teams are laps apart at the end of the race I'm wondering what you mean with "close racing"

 

[Aiii]

Pirelli has confirmed they are sticking around through 2019.

 

[Mastah]

Tobi Grüner ‏@tgruener 5m5 minutes ago

Was told kerbs at turns 6 & 12 will be removed completely over night. Kerb elements at T8 & 16 will be welded together & fixed again.

.

 

[Psychotext]

I haven't watched a lot of Le Mans but considering that teams are laps apart at the end of the race I'm wondering what you mean with "close racing"

Most of the races of late have been considerably closer than F1 races up front, with actual on track passes for first place happening multiple times per race.

 

[Dilly]

First time I'm going to watch Le Mans at the track!

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I know, but Arnie and his mates were Commando's.

Though, I wouldn't be surprised if Lewis was an alien.

LOL.. but seriously what is that?

First time I'm going to watch Le Mans at the track!

I'm trying to get into Le Mans, I know nothing about it! any tips?

 

[Business]

First time I'm going to watch Le Mans at the track!

Would lie if I would say I'm not jealous, enjoy.

 

[frontieruk]

LOL.. but seriously what is that?



I'm trying to get into Le Mans, I know nothing about it! any tips?

Copious amounts of alcohol if my mates who go every year are anything to go by

 

[brotkasten]

First time I'm going to watch Le Mans at the track!

I wish you a fantastic time at the track!