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[AR3-GP]

It's not just a case of raising and lowering. The stiffness of the suspension plays a role.

[f1isgood]

I guess we will find out soon enough. Didn't feel like the best session for the car.

Anyways hopefully the car can win.

[Sergej]

Could be better, could be worse.

[Paa]

It's not just a case of raising and lowering. The stiffness of the suspension plays a role.

Yes, you are right.
My point was actually similar, just wanted to say it is not as straightforward as "too low --> faster", "raising --> slower".

[pantherxxx]

Red Bull is massively sandbagging and they will win the qualy with 0.5 seconds advantage.

[Emag]

Red Bull is massively sandbagging and they will win the qualy with 0.5 seconds advantage.

Well engine should be slightly lower on Max because I doubt McLaren is faster on the straights (they never are). T1 is mega, but to be honest I saw the onboard of Lando's lap and his T1 braking is really really conservative. Doesn't push it at all. But then again, it also looks like it might have been a mistake from Max on T6/T7. Hard to believe McLaren are that much better through there.

From then onwards, gap is static corner-wise. Lando just gains a little bit on the back straight.

[f1isgood]

Car was unsettling at T6/T7. It isn't surprising others are quicker there. Red Bull have plenty to find.

[AR3-GP]

It's FP1 on a Friday. Everyone will improve.

[venkyhere]

Red Bull is massively sandbagging and they will win the qualy with 0.5 seconds advantage.

Well engine should be slightly lower on Max because I doubt McLaren is faster on the straights (they never are). T1 is mega, but to be honest I saw the onboard of Lando's lap and his T1 braking is really really conservative. Doesn't push it at all. But then again, it also looks like it might have been a mistake from Max on T6/T7. Hard to believe McLaren are that much better through there.

From then onwards, gap is static corner-wise. Lando just gains a little bit on the back straight.

https://ibb.co/7tVsRF4v

Either it's human error, OR it's a problem with the car setup (is that the place where Tsunoda lost the car?) OR even a case of more fuel load - typically expect the end of the esses with progressively decreasing speed (hence decreasing downforce) to have the highest 'issue' with lateral loading if more fuel is present in the car. The plots for the straights and sector3 also could be hinting at higher fuel load.

[CjC]

They are just so focused on Max. Who on earth would want to be the second driver

[Valeo]

They are just so focused on Max. Who on earth would want to be the second driver

Not being slower than most midfield cars in a RBR on the first run might also help avoiding such situations

[ispano6]

Well Yuki was the 2nd car on the dirty track. WTF Red Bull pitwall dropped the ball again.

[Valeo]

Yes boy

[Sergej]

Good, surprised by the best S3, the car is there.

[f1isgood]

Good, surprised by the best S3, the car is there.

Max did a very very good job. Car still lacking there in my opinion.