[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW will see the Monaco streets but never the podium.

I'm not so sure, with the two stops demanded by the regulators and SC's mixed in, it could fall into LH's lap, the same does for Alonso.

[GuidoK]

Indeed it's gonna be more of a gamble than a car/driver performance aspect.

[M5Rick]

It could also go as far as a rookie coming through with the 1996 winner here of Ollie Panis adding some weather to the mix also.

[GuidoK]

I wonder how many drivers will come in immediately after 1st lap, and again in the 2nd lap, putting on hards and finish the race. Is that doable on the c4?

I mean you'll be almost a minute with all that clean air, the ultimate undercut and suddenly everyone is behind you. Yes on newer tyres, but where would they overtake?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

I wonder how many drivers will come in immediately after 1st lap, and again in the 2nd lap, putting on hards and finish the race. Is that doable on the c4?

I mean you'll be almost a minute with all that clean air, the ultimate undercut and suddenly everyone is behind you. Yes on newer tyres, but where would they overtake?

This has been suggested and I think even the boffins in the teams may be ending up in a dead end whichever way they go, Hannah the RBR strategist will have her work cut out.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Ollie's not doing too bad with 'veteran' Esteban knowing all the tricks (sometimes dirty in the past) in a car he knows well.

And he got screwed and penalized by a bull$hit marshal call in Imola. I'd take Ollie over monkey face any day!!!!!!!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

And he got screwed and penalized by a bull$hit marshal call in Imola. I'd take Ollie over monkey face any day!!!!!!!

All because of that 3.3 seconds red flag/lap completed finish gap, tough for Ollie with the abort signal shown on the start gantry as he approached. His time should have been allowed as he was well away from the Cola crash.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...6XOq55RcUsxZUZ

[MoeTE87]

Du du du du Max Verstappen!

Will be his race to lose!

Two mandatory pit stops should make things interesting though.

[wizardofOz]

Is anyone missing the V10 engine cars screaming through the Monaco tunnel??

[M3WC]

Since quali is so important this weekend...

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

And he got screwed and penalized by a bull$hit marshal call in Imola. I'd take Ollie over monkey face any day!!!!!!!

Charlie has been spotted with his $800,000 black Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale at McDonald's (!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Instead of a parade win is going to the driver with the most luck. Think I'd rather see a parade.

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[G30M]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

I wonder how many drivers will come in immediately after 1st lap, and again in the 2nd lap, putting on hards and finish the race. Is that doable on the c4?

I mean you'll be almost a minute with all that clean air, the ultimate undercut and suddenly everyone is behind you. Yes on newer tyres, but where would they overtake?

You'd be stuck behind Bortoletto the whole race while p1 pulls away. Interesting idea though.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

I wonder how many drivers will come in immediately after 1st lap, and again in the 2nd lap, putting on hards and finish the race. Is that doable on the c4?

I mean you'll be almost a minute with all that clean air, the ultimate undercut and suddenly everyone is behind you. Yes on newer tyres, but where would they overtake?

C4 (hard) "average stint length": 64.5 laps.



"Average" = longer stint possible, but beware of deflation. Also, the driver may be struggling in the final laps to keep the car away from the armcos.

78 laps. Safety Car = low tire degradation laps.

If the weather is expected to remain dry and you're not in 'clean air' during lap 1 (P1), give it a try: lap 2 (C5/C6) + lap 3 (C4) pit stops.

There will be copycat behavior.

Teams could also fool other teams by mimicking an imminent (dummy) pit stop: pit crew ready outside with all gear and subsequently back into their pit box. Or a dummy "Box, box!" call followed by "Stay out!". Distraction. And having a good laugh if McLaren takes the bait and pits.

Originally Posted by G30M

You'd be stuck behind Bortoletto the whole race while p1 pulls away. Interesting idea though.

Wouldn't be surprised if several backmarkers (including Bortoletto) and some midfielders pit during lap 2.

Lap 1 could be mayhem. The usual killer bees pushin' and shovin' hassle through Turn 1 after the race start: high risk. If front runners (P1-P2-P3) collide in that corner, fighting for track position, there will be a massive concertina pile up. It's Monaco.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Wouldn't be surprised if several backmarkers (including Bortoletto) and some midfielders pit during lap 2.

Lap 1 could be mayhem. The usual killer bees pushin' and shovin' hassle through Turn 1 after the race start: high risk. If front runners (P1-P2-P3) collide in that corner, fighting for track position, there will be a massive concertina pile up. It's Monaco.

those who pit on lap 1 and 2 will be killed by ANY safety cars as those who stay out and pit under 2x SCs will be laughing.

however i don't think there were any SCs last year. normally there there are at least 1.

[M5Rick]

The thinking from the regulators is to have a black sheep on the podium but pushing a bit for a winner maybe. For those diving into the pits after just one lap completed for a tyre change are safe from a DSQ as the start/finish line (if in the same location which I think it is) is before the pits lane entrance.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Charlie has been spotted with his $800,000 black Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale at McDonald's (!)

Musial być naprawdę głodny za chicken wrap i chipsy bez soli z coka bo miał dosyć o te świństwo z restauracji

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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MAN I think his sat nav shafted him

[robeesley]

I would love Norris to win, but suspect Piastri might have something to prove after Imola. Has to be a better race than last year, whilst I’m a big F1 fan, that was a painful watch!

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Musial być naprawdę głodny za chicken wrap i chipsy bez soli z coka bo miał dosyć o te świństwo z restauracji

Yeah I see . I heard Charlie got 'diarrhea during the Imola FP...

So , I think the Big Mac was for LEO

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah I see . I heard Charlie got 'diarrhea during the Imola FP...

So , I think the Big Mac was for LEO

Should have had the Big Mac well done not rare

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Charlie has been spotted with his $800,000 black Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale at McDonald's (!)

Royal with Cheese...NO pickles of course