F1 2024: Spanish GP - Barcelona (June 23)

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by dfox

Nothing to see. It's fp1/2. They're testing lots of things, including full fuel runs to dial in the car. Not every lap is a quali prep lap. Fp3 is usually more telling, but still not perfect.

I hope so,,,,Man on a Mission

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

FP3 top four separated by under 1/10 sec ! Nothing in it preparing for Q runs as both Mercs dropped down to 5th and 6th with Serge just behind those.

Max's long run pace yesterday was quite strong (Pete Windsor video) yesterday. It seemed like Nor was closest but still a bit off. Would certainly like to see Per with some good points this weekend.

Let's see how this goes when they turn up the wick.

[3798j]

"From the 33 Grands Prix held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya since its arrival in 1991, a whopping 30 have been won from the front row of the grid."

[///M Power-Belgium]

QF !

[M5Rick]

RB Visa disaster as both cars are eliminated, Yuki can't believe it.

[M5Rick]

MAX has the Mercs under his heels as Serge makes Q3 as I predicted.

[M5Rick]

Hello Ferrari, are you there ?

[3798j]

Perfect!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

QF !

I'm happy with MAX on the front row, let NOR sweat it out until the inevitable happens

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by m5rick

hello ferrari, are you there ?

q3

1 nor
2 max
3 lew
4 rus
5 charlie
6 sainz
7 gasly
8 checo
9 ocon
10 piastri

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

q3

1 nor
2 max
3 lew
4 rus
5 charlie
6 sainz
7 gasly
8 checo
9 ocon
10 piastri

Good that Serge is ahead of mobile chicane OCO

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm happy with MAX on the front row, let NOR sweat it out until the inevitable happens

Yes, Max is set up way more for the race and again, as mentioned, his race pace was better. You could even hear a bit of that doubt when they asked Nor if he could win knowing that Max and MB are quicker.

I do think in the next few rounds it will be RB and then MB as Mclaren sink to 3 and Ferrari find themselves at #4.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Yes, Max is set up way more for the race and again, as mentioned, his race pace was better. You could even hear a bit of that doubt when they asked Nor if he could win knowing that Max and MB are quicker.

I do think in the next few rounds it will be RB and then MB as Mclaren sink to 3 and Ferrari find themselves at #4.

Same here, I always feel with the MAX factor there is something in reserve which they would rather not use and Merc can't jump that far in such a short time with their car that they seemingly have on the right course now.

[Autobacs]

A mediocre driver getting pole.

In the words of ALO amazing.

[3798j]

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[Roman]

Originally Posted by Roman

The podium I'd like to see:
LEC
ALO
PIA

The podium I think we'll get:
VER
NOR
HAM

The first step has been taken.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Same here, I always feel with the MAX factor there is something in reserve which they would rather not use and Merc can't jump that far in such a short time with their car that they seemingly have on the right course now.

Second row at the startgrid is interesting ...

T1 : Think RUS will take a plunge into the unknow !
And LEW will whine again with Charlie and Sainz on his tail...

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Second row at the startgrid is interesting ...

T1 : Think RUS will take a plunge into the unknow !
And LEW will whine again with Charlie and Sainz on his tail...

It's obvious to everyone that RUS is taking no prisoners and I keep seing 2016 Merc scene at the start

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

It's obvious to everyone that RUS is taking no prisoners and I keep seing 2016 Merc scene at the start

That would be great for Ferrari and KBD..

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

That would be great for Ferrari and KBD..

Wonder if he's tried an GK IPA yet in his neck of the woods

[Killed by Death]

P5 & P6 Merda 💩

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

P5 & P6 Merda 💩

They say it's going to rain tonight there and the track will be rubbered out for the race.