F1 2024: US GP - Austin (Oct 20)

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Mexico up next weekend !

Yeah . Checo can win there ...

M5Rick · 10-20-2024, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The Ferrari pace was very impressive (!)

Lando threw it away at the start . In the end the McLaren was faster than the RB20.
Don't know how they do it , but the McLaren tires last forever (!)
MAX was never in the running for the win . Red Bull has more work to do ..

With how the Larens were going rocket fast before their bendy wings were sidelined it does look like it even now.

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

With how the Larens were going rocket fast before their bendy wings were sidelined it does look like it even now.

In the last 5-6 laps , Lando was 1 sec. faster than MAX .
Just by the Papaya tires ...

BTW : And suddenly Ferrari was extremely fast and good for the tires (!)

The RB20 improved with the COTA upgrades (new floor) but still it's not enough ..

M5Rick · 10-20-2024, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

In the last 5-6 laps , Lando was 1 sec. faster than MAX .
Just by the Papaya tires ...

BTW : And suddenly Ferrari was extremely fast and good for the tires (!)

The RB20 improved with the COTA upgrades (new floor) but still it's not enough ..

The MAX factor comes in every time to haul that 20 forward.

Killed by Death · 10-20-2024, 04:36 PM

LAW & COL looking good

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

The MAX factor comes in every time to haul that 20 forward.

Sure . The MAX-Factor is always there .The Papaya with DRS is no joke but MAX defence was a joy to watch .

Killed by Death · 10-20-2024, 04:38 PM

I’ll enjoy today but don’t think Mexico and Brazil are Ferrari tracks.

RichardInCA · 10-20-2024, 04:38 PM

Impressive defense from Max in the final laps. Chances that Lando could have overhauled 5 seconds seemed very slim - maybe Lando figured he might get away with that pass, but can’t help but think he’d have been better giving the position back and trying one more time. Shoulda, coulda, woulda I know.

Lando just doesn’t seem to have the killer instinct though - turn 1 was a great example. I’m still reminded of LeClerc in 22 when he started to make unforced errors when in winning situations. Maybe Lando will mature like Charles has.

Killed by Death · 10-20-2024, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Sure . The MAX-Factor is always there .The Papaya with DRS is no joke but MAX defence was a joy to watch .

Max put on a defense clinic!!!

And the best driver on earth ends up last in the gravel

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I’ll enjoy today but don’t think Mexico and Brazil are Ferrari tracks.

Ferrari has found "something" my friend

Killed by Death · 10-20-2024, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardInCA

Impressive defense from Max in the final laps. Chances that Lando could have overhauled 5 seconds seemed very slim - maybe Lando figured he might get away with that pass, but can’t help but think he’d have been better giving the position back and trying one more time. Shoulda, coulda, woulda I know.

Lando just doesn’t seem to have the killer instinct though - turn 1 was a great example. I’m still reminded of LeClerc in 22 when he started to make unforced errors when in winning situations. Maybe Lando will mature like Charles has.

#PapayaThings

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Max put on a defense clinic!!!

And the best driver on earth ends up last in the gravel

That's all he could do today ..
Ferrari was faster and McLaren was faster .

One thing is for sure : It's very difficult to pass MAX .
Sometimes It's even impossible

GuidoK · 10-20-2024, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

LAW & COL looking good

Yes a nice new fresh start and for sure both deserve a seat next year.
I think it's also cool to have a driver from south america again, as motorsports is very popular there (even though he isn't brazilian

)

Am I correct to conclude that OCO pitted for reds at the last moment to get the fastest lap to keep away that point from Williams (COL previously had the FL I think? and finished in the top10)?
Alpine has 13pts in the WDC and Williams has 17pts....

E92inNC · 10-20-2024, 04:52 PM

I think one of the articles I read on the F1 site said Ferrari was one of two teams to not bring upgrades here. Does my heart good that they were as competitive as they were all weekend with McClaren and RBs bringing new parts. A weak point for a long long time has been tire wear but now it seems as good as any team on the grid.

G30M · 10-20-2024, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardInCA

Impressive defense from Max in the final laps. Chances that Lando could have overhauled 5 seconds seemed very slim - maybe Lando figured he might get away with that pass, but can’t help but think he’d have been better giving the position back and trying one more time. Shoulda, coulda, woulda I know.

Lando just doesn’t seem to have the killer instinct though - turn 1 was a great example. I’m still reminded of LeClerc in 22 when he started to make unforced errors when in winning situations. Maybe Lando will mature like Charles has.

the dumb McLaren team told Lando his pass was legal. if they had told him give it back, then he could try to pass again, though I very much doubt he would have managed to pass.

the only way to pass is to get on the inside of Max but Max covered the inside every time Lando got close.

Lando however, gave Max the inside at the first corner and the rest is history.

M5Rick · 10-20-2024, 04:58 PM

Watching the re-run now.

RichardInCA · 10-20-2024, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

#PapayaThings

#papayathings - perfect

toxik · 10-20-2024, 05:12 PM

race was very underwhelming, i enjoyed the lando vs max long battle but the climax was disappointing. F1 should’ve given lando p3 just to make the season slightly more exciting, it’s not like he didn’t deserve it and imo he was going to overtake max regardless, he had better pace and tires.

E92inNC · 10-20-2024, 05:13 PM

I’m curious to hear from RB as to why they just let Max get undercut. Did they not think P2 was their race?

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Watching the re-run now.

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 05:57 PM

Drivers - Constructors

///M Power-Belgium · 10-20-2024, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

#PapayaThings

10-20-2024, 04:36 PM	#467
Killed by Death Brigadier General 15494 Rep 4,213 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	LAW & COL looking good
	Appreciate 7 ///M Power-Belgium69685.50 RichardInCA4430.00 M5Rick68134.50 GuidoK13115.50 Straykiwi160.50 wizardofOz719.50 dfox1254.00 Quote

10-20-2024, 04:38 PM	#469
Killed by Death Brigadier General 15494 Rep 4,213 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I’ll enjoy today but don’t think Mexico and Brazil are Ferrari tracks.
	Appreciate 3 ///M Power-Belgium69685.50 M5Rick68134.50 GuidoK13115.50 Quote

10-20-2024, 04:38 PM	#470
RichardInCA Major 4430 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 24 BMW i5 M60 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 M60 xdrive [0.00]	Impressive defense from Max in the final laps. Chances that Lando could have overhauled 5 seconds seemed very slim - maybe Lando figured he might get away with that pass, but can’t help but think he’d have been better giving the position back and trying one more time. Shoulda, coulda, woulda I know. Lando just doesn’t seem to have the killer instinct though - turn 1 was a great example. I’m still reminded of LeClerc in 22 when he started to make unforced errors when in winning situations. Maybe Lando will mature like Charles has.
	Appreciate 7 ///M Power-Belgium69685.50 M5Rick68134.50 Killed by Death15493.50 GuidoK13115.50 E92inNC1874.50 wizardofOz719.50 Blindside_1376965.50 Quote

10-20-2024, 04:52 PM	#476
E92inNC Captain 1875 Rep 635 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: woods by the sea iTrader: (2)	I think one of the articles I read on the F1 site said Ferrari was one of two teams to not bring upgrades here. Does my heart good that they were as competitive as they were all weekend with McClaren and RBs bringing new parts. A weak point for a long long time has been tire wear but now it seems as good as any team on the grid.
	Appreciate 4 M5Rick68134.50 ///M Power-Belgium69685.50 Killed by Death15493.50 GuidoK13115.50 Quote

10-20-2024, 04:58 PM	#478
M5Rick General 68135 Rep 21,969 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Watching the re-run now.
	Appreciate 4 ///M Power-Belgium69685.50 Killed by Death15493.50 GuidoK13115.50 NYG11841.50 Quote

10-20-2024, 05:12 PM	#480
toxik Lieutenant Colonel 2815 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: 2017 340i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (7)	race was very underwhelming, i enjoyed the lando vs max long battle but the climax was disappointing. F1 should’ve given lando p3 just to make the season slightly more exciting, it’s not like he didn’t deserve it and imo he was going to overtake max regardless, he had better pace and tires. __________________ 2017 340i 6MT xdrive Build Journal
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2024, 05:13 PM	#481
E92inNC Captain 1875 Rep 635 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: woods by the sea iTrader: (2)	I’m curious to hear from RB as to why they just let Max get undercut. Did they not think P2 was their race?
	Appreciate 4 ///M Power-Belgium69685.50 RichardInCA4430.00 M5Rick68134.50 GuidoK13115.50 Quote

10-20-2024, 05:57 PM	#483
///M Power-Belgium General 69686 Rep 26,437 Posts Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Drivers - Constructors Attached Images __________________ "MAX VERSTAPPEN" IS THE 2021+2022+2023 F1 WORLD CHAMPION - #UnLeashTheLion BPM DEV-Tune & DCT Software-Tune & Servotronic & coding ///Alpine HID Angeleyes ///Oem.exhaust mod.
	Appreciate 5 RichardInCA4430.00 M5Rick68134.50 GuidoK13115.50 wizardofOz719.50 NYG11841.50 Quote