Looked like over 2 tenths across the lap actually. If it carries over to race pace, and no reason it won't, he's gonna have an easier time getting the win no doubt. I expect he'll attack Russell into T14 on first lap actually
Looked like over 2 tenths across the lap actually. If it carries over to race pace, and no reason it won't, he's gonna have an easier time getting the win no doubt. I expect he'll attack Russell into T14 on first lap actually
We sure Sainz is not running less DF than Lec? Seems kinda op to have this much advantage in engine alone.
Red bull is not passing anyone here unless it's at the start, they have some pace in corners but lose twice that on straights, and ferrari is super fast on those. Leclerc will overtake him first chance he gets if he loses out at the start.
Both cars have always run the same wings this season, all 3 of them. They are again exactly the same here, down to g flap use. It's not a huge difference in top speed, but it's 1-2-3 kmh up on every point. Long straights here and a lot of them, it adds up. It probably won't be more than a tenth up in Qatar and AD
The run to T1 here is very short. They start after the kink.
Hmmm, just remembered Sainz vs Russell at Cota last year ... Would prefer Carlos to bide his time than go for the lead against Russell in T1 actually.AR3-GP wrote: ↑23 Nov 2024, 17:05The run to T1 here is very short. They start after the kink.
Sainz has bounced back brilliantly after that awful weekend in Brazil. Ferrari really need to take advantage of this opportunity. Anything less than a 1-2 is not acceptable. They need a good clean start and some bravery on the brakes, but it could be a great day tomorrow for the WCC.
Indeed, early years are crucial to have extra PUs on the grid for dataScuderiaLeo wrote: ↑23 Nov 2024, 21:48Seems like Ferrari is getting a new customer in 2026. Some reputable journalists are confirming today. While the deal is only for two years, it's still a good pick up since Ferrari is losing Sauber.
https://apnews.com/article/f1-las-vegas ... d1e8155fba
Ah good, I said (elsewhere) that I thought Ferrari would be a more logical outcome than Honda as they need to keep pace with Mercedes and can’t let them have too much associated voting power.Vanja #66 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2024, 22:25Indeed, early years are crucial to have extra PUs on the grid for dataScuderiaLeo wrote: ↑23 Nov 2024, 21:48Seems like Ferrari is getting a new customer in 2026. Some reputable journalists are confirming today. While the deal is only for two years, it's still a good pick up since Ferrari is losing Sauber.
https://apnews.com/article/f1-las-vegas ... d1e8155fba
I don't blame Sainz at all here. He was asking to pit for multiple laps and the cars around were pitting. Ferrari had almost four laps to get ready. Insane fumble from them.