F1 2023
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1%er
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Tyre strategy
F1 tyre supplier Pirelli says the fastest strategy is set to be a one-stop, with simulations showing the combination of the Medium and Hard tyre set to be slightly quicker than the two other options available. The pit window of the optimal Medium/Hard strategy will be between laps 18 and 25, while those electing to run a Soft/Hard strategy are set to pit between lap 13 and 20. For those running the Medium/Soft this changes to between lap 27 and 34. The only two-stop strategy on offer would involve starting on the Soft, swapping to the Medium between laps 10 and 15, then going back to the Soft between laps 32 and 38.[With a one stop being fastest the big question is can Max fly through the field from 15 and not damage his tyres? Does he still have 2 sets of softs (I think he does), if so I think he'll go for the 2 stop and hope for a well timed safety car. He is around 8/10ths faster than all the other cars and 6/10ths faster than his team mate. There are 50 laps so for sure he has the laps and speed to move up, can he get to the front? I think he can with the right strategy and the help of a well timed safety car. I hope he doesn't but he has the car to break my heart
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Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
I'm looking forward to the race, Max starting from 15th is going to be interesting.
1%er
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Red Bull replaces Verstappen's gearbox again after driveshaft failure
Red Bull has elected to change Max Verstappen's gearbox for the second time ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Verstappen suffered a driveshaft failure during the second part of qualifying, which leaves him starting from P15 on the grid. After changing his gearbox on Saturday morning, the team has reverted back to the one he used on Friday. The team has also elected to change the left- and right-hand side suspension including driveshafts on his car ahead of the race. The Dutchman will take no penalties for the component changes.
Sasaferrato
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spitfire
Walty McWaltface
An odd place to be.
It has a very fine BMX track that Mini Fire is racing on today and we’re waiting for the last round of races to begin. I’m not gonna make it home in time.
Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
Ye gods! You would need a strong stomach for that.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
ah mother out of the country so get to watch the race
have to get your racing bug with the bmx's spitfire
She did really well in the last race. 1st place till the final berm when she got sandwiched and squeezed back to 4th. After getting 7/8 all day we’ll take that. Was a great final race.
Back now.
I was going to ask what happened to stroll but looks like no one knows.
