F1 2021: Spanish GP

yco · 05-06-2021, 10:54 AM

second race in a row.. good for us hard for the teams.. last years race wasnt that super fun but its nice track to watch races still.. probably Alonso will be pushing extra hard here..

last year's highlights..

and here is the program for the weekend..

///M Power-Belgium · 05-06-2021, 11:37 AM

"Barcelona !!!

M5Rick · 05-06-2021, 11:41 AM

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"Barcelona !!!

Some of the ol' Sangria my friend, Ole!

///M Power-Belgium · 05-06-2021, 12:08 PM

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Some of the ol' Sangria my friend, Ole!

Because It's the Circuit de "Barcelona"- Catalunya .

M5Rick · 05-06-2021, 12:11 PM

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Because It's the Circuit de "Barcelona"- Catalunya .

Buena bedida

yco · 05-07-2021, 04:54 AM

there ll be a Monaco Formula E race this weekend.. those RC sounding Formula cars do some nice racing in Monte Carlo.. this year they ll lap in GP layout as well.. worth watching..

https://dreamsports.tv/channel/motorsports-formula-e/

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lets not forget how Mika lost a race here while leading the race half a year ahead...

yco · 05-07-2021, 06:33 AM

pressure is on themselves regarding Red Bulls.. this track can be a track that they can be stronger to steal more points from Merc's.. Merc's are looking good.. interestingly Aston Martin as well.. Ferrari's looking better than last week.. this weekend can bring some surprises..

SenorFunkyPants · 05-07-2021, 08:18 AM

FP1 was interesting.....early days to see how it all plays out though.
But this is a track that teams have a huge amount of data for...I don't think the slight adjustment to the track layout will make much of a difference.
The addition of sausage kerbs to encourage drivers to keep to track limits...worked well on the whole except for Verstappen who managed to damage his car on one (Quelle surprise).
Ferraris put in a good time on the mediums against most everyone else on the softs.
FP2 might give a better idea of who is where.

yco · 05-07-2021, 10:08 AM

16 cars in 1 second in FP2.. it doesnt mean it ll stay like this but still.. and midpack really is closer to the front this weekend..

racerbruce · 05-07-2021, 11:23 AM

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16 cars in 1 second in FP2.. it doesnt mean it ll stay like this but still.. and midpack really is closer to the front this weekend..

So great to see LEC just over a tenth off of HAM....the Scuderia has amped up The Prancing Horse.

MKSixer · 05-07-2021, 11:55 AM

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pressure is on themselves regarding Red Bulls.. this track can be a track that they can be stronger to steal more points from Merc's.. Merc's are looking good.. interestingly Aston Martin as well.. Ferrari's looking better than last week.. this weekend can bring some surprises..

Absolutely. It's one thing to stand on the side of the track and talk about being WCC/WDC Challengers...it's another to be involved in a pitched battle with Sir Lewis and Merc. As the pundits said this morning, VER and RB cannot make mistakes and MUST capitalize on any that Sir Lewis and Merc make. Thus far they haven't. This won't cut it to win against the reigning champions.

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FP1 was interesting.....early days to see how it all plays out though.
But this is a track that teams have a huge amount of data for...I don't think the slight adjustment to the track layout will make much of a difference.
The addition of sausage kerbs to encourage drivers to keep to track limits...worked well on the whole except for Verstappen who managed to damage his car on one (Quelle surprise).
Ferraris put in a good time on the mediums against most everyone else on the softs.
FP2 might give a better idea of who is where.

Absolutely. This is a great track and I think the new layout will may make for better racing...but we shall see. I love the punishing curbs. Track Limits, anyone?

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16 cars in 1 second in FP2.. it doesnt mean it ll stay like this but still.. and midpack really is closer to the front this weekend..

One can hope!!!

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So great to see LEC just over a tenth off of HAM....the Scuderia has amped up The Prancing Horse.

This actually bodes well for the rest of the season. This track was used for testing for so long because if you can run well in Barcelona, you have about a 90% chance of running well anywhere. This track may seem boring but actually encompasses nearly each driving conditions one may run into on all of the F1 tracks on the cal. Brilliant results and I hope for more closer racing!!

Cheers, Gentlemen!
mk

///M Power-Belgium · 05-07-2021, 01:27 PM

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Absolutely. This is a great track and I think the new layout will may make for better racing...but we shall see. I love the punishing curbs. Track Limits, anyone?

Cheers, Gentlemen!
mk

Spot on my good friend !

I love the punishing curbs. Track Limits, anyone?

Yes I ,my friend ...

Honestly , this one is actually for your man HAM , as we know he exceeded the track limits 29 times at Bahrain and stole the victory...

I'm pretty sure he won't do that at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya !

Otherwise his car will fall apart ...

Killed by Death · 05-07-2021, 01:29 PM

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So great to see LEC just over a tenth off of HAM....the Scuderia has amped up The Prancing Horse.

I glimmer of hope for today anyway

MKSixer · 05-07-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Spot on my good friend !

I love the punishing curbs. Track Limits, anyone?

Yes I ,my friend ...

Honestly , this one is actually for your man HAM , as we know he exceeded the track limits 29 times at Bahrain and stole the victory...

I'm pretty sure he won't do that at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya !

Otherwise his car will fall apart ...

My friend, he didn't steal victory. He followed the rules to the letter.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-07-2021, 01:55 PM

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Buena bedida

"Checo speaks : "Same setup" !

///M Power-Belgium · 05-07-2021, 02:29 PM

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My friend, he didn't steal victory. He followed the rules to the letter.

Race 1 - Bahrain .
Over the whole race and by exceeding 29 times the track limits HAM gained (stole) between 5-8 sec.

A gap of 5-8 sec ?
In F1 that's a sea of time !

The scenario would have been otherwise and MAX would just leading the race and run out of HAM's sight !
MAX wouldn't have to overtake HAM , because MAX would lead the race by 5-8 sec.
MAX would have won the race ....Easely !
And..Meanwhile the drivers ranking would look completely different my friend !

That's how I see it .That's why I said that HAM stole the race ...And the ranking !
Approved by the Marshalls and the FIA !

Honestly , In my eyes Bahrain and Imola was a f@cking joke in HAM's benefit !!!

Steeler · 05-07-2021, 03:28 PM

Who was it who hit the curbs today?
Can't quite remember who did and who didn't aVERd them.

M5Rick · 05-07-2021, 03:49 PM

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"Checo speaks : "Same setup" !

That's right, maybe two more races and he'll be 'in tune' much more with the 16B and adopting the 'Max style' but even now he's running rings around a dejected BOT who's having personal problems with his team.

M5Rick · 05-07-2021, 03:53 PM

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Who was it who hit the curbs today?
Can't quite remember who did and who didn't aVERd them.

Different way of driving the 12 and 16B and lack of testing time is giving the 12 boys a slight advantage now in setting the car up out of the box but things should be evened out by quali.

Steeler · 05-07-2021, 04:02 PM

Can't see what talking head is saying, #blockrepitition, but Mr VER should be told that race craft involves keeping ones car off the hazardous areas of the track if avoidable.

SenorFunkyPants · 05-07-2021, 04:12 PM

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Can't see what talking head is saying,

Me neither

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VER should be told that race craft involves keeping ones car off the hazardous areas of the track if avoidable.

Verstappen seems to be making more mistakes than ever.

M5Rick · 05-07-2021, 04:17 PM

Maybe you belong to a simpler F1 site then.

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yco i'm just saying 6019 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	there ll be a Monaco Formula E race this weekend.. those RC sounding Formula cars do some nice racing in Monte Carlo.. this year they ll lap in GP layout as well.. worth watching.. https://dreamsports.tv/channel/motorsports-formula-e/ ------- lets not forget how Mika lost a race here while leading the race half a year ahead... __________________ "Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno Last edited by yco; 05-07-2021 at 05:31 AM..
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yco i'm just saying 6019 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	pressure is on themselves regarding Red Bulls.. this track can be a track that they can be stronger to steal more points from Merc's.. Merc's are looking good.. interestingly Aston Martin as well.. Ferrari's looking better than last week.. this weekend can bring some surprises.. __________________ "Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno
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SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2516 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	FP1 was interesting.....early days to see how it all plays out though. But this is a track that teams have a huge amount of data for...I don't think the slight adjustment to the track layout will make much of a difference. The addition of sausage kerbs to encourage drivers to keep to track limits...worked well on the whole except for Verstappen who managed to damage his car on one (Quelle surprise). Ferraris put in a good time on the mediums against most everyone else on the softs. FP2 might give a better idea of who is where.
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yco i'm just saying 6019 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	16 cars in 1 second in FP2.. it doesnt mean it ll stay like this but still.. and midpack really is closer to the front this weekend.. __________________ "Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno
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Steeler Colonel 2452 Rep 2,718 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF. E70 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Can't see what talking head is saying, #blockrepitition, but Mr VER should be told that race craft involves keeping ones car off the hazardous areas of the track if avoidable. __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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