[ 2020 ] Mclaren F1 Team - Renault

[martinbeiker]

Carlos didn't mention anything about yellow flags in his interview, but he did say his 2nd Q3 run was on used softs.

EDIT: Used softs run could've been his first one, so you could be right about the yellows.

[FittingMechanics]

Carlos didn't mention anything about yellow flags in his interview, but he did say his 2nd Q3 run was on used softs.

EDIT: Used softs run could've been his first one, so you could be right about the yellows.

McLaren usually has a single set of new softs for Q3. They hold it for the last run so the first run is usually half a second or second slower than the last lap. This is not uncommon, all midfield teams do it this way as they can't qualify out of Q1/Q2 on used tires like Mercedes or Red Bull can.

I don't think yellows hurt him. He was a bit slower than Lando for the most of the weekend and he didn't complain of yellows in his post qualy interview.

[the EDGE]

What do you mean our time wasn’t better? Last year fastest lap of the MCL34 in quali was a 1.04.099. Now into the 1.03.6. Id say that is a very decent improvement over a short lap

Sainz had a 1.03.601 last year in Austria. I dont remember why he started from behind...

Sainz had a grid penalty last year though, started at the back.

Sainz did not have a 103.601 last year... it was a 113.601 and he was out in q2 because he was starting from the back due to engine change for upgrade

[101FlyingDutchman]

Thanks theEdge. However it was already put to bed a page ago....

[Alonso Fan]

Hamilton under investigation for yellow flags and leaving the track. Maybe we can start P3!

[Mansell89]

I think we still have to be cautious- one thing we know is it is SO tight between so many teams.

What pleases me about today is that we executed things really well following on a trend from last year and crucially we upped our game at the key moments.

I was worried after FP3 but delighted to see us come alive as the wick was turned up.

Very tough fight tomorrow so hopefully we have clean races and get some good finishes in

Really pleasing glimpse of pace today though whatever happens.

[Xero]

I think we still have to be cautious- one thing we know is it is SO tight between so many teams.

What pleases me about today is that we executed things really well following on a trend from last year and crucially we upped our game at the key moments.

I was worried after FP3 but delighted to see us come alive as the wick was turned up.

Very tough fight tomorrow so hopefully we have clean races and get some good finishes in

Really pleasing glimpse of pace today though whatever happens.

I'm of the same mind, given how tight it was with some flashes of pace from Racing Point and Renault through practice. I assumed like many that Ferrari still had something in the tank, so was expecting a scrap to make it into Q3, never mind 2nd row.

Still not getting carried away, and like you I'm cautious. Lando hooked up a perfect lap, and fully deserves his position. If Carlos was up beside him it could be a different conversation, but for now it's very encouraging to see McLaren kick on from last season.

Hopefully a clean race, see Norris mix it with the Red Bulls for a while, and realistically I think a P5 finish would be a job well done for him. Carlos could be a very interesting watch, both Ferrari and RP had some decent race pace in practice, so I think he needs a good start to make his race.

[Chicane]

Norris Q3 Onboard

[diffuser]

Lando has a good chance of jumping Max at the start because of tire advantage (if Max doesn't crash into him). Staying ahead will be there tricky part...

Lol, had forgotten about mad max.

[SmallSoldier]

Great overall performance from the team!

Seems to not be compromising much for top speed and that could be positive for the race





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[genarro]

Do we have speeds from the speed traps

[101FlyingDutchman]

If you go on the fia website then it’s all there

[101FlyingDutchman]

Let’s see what tomorrow brings. My gut feeling is that it will be really tough. Ferrari race pace was way better then their quali pace suggests (mainly power related). RP race sim was very quick. Renault was a match. My hope would be is a good clean start and be able to do the first stint following a faster car and getting the tow. Once gaps have developed it’ll be easier to keep people behind

[Big Tea]

Let’s see what tomorrow brings. My gut feeling is that it will be really tough. Ferrari race pace was way better then their quali pace suggests (mainly power related). RP race sim was very quick. Renault was a match. My hope would be is a good clean start and be able to do the first stint following a faster car and getting the tow. Once gaps have developed it’ll be easier to keep people behind

The short lap means any stragglers or cars been in for new wings etc will be caught sooner. This could help as Max tyres will be worn by then (if it is in the right place) and far easier for Lando if he has just picked up new rubber.

Of course it could happen at just the wrong time and lost time in the pit or out lap.

[Jolle]

For the first time in 6 seasons, McLaren doesn't have the weakest engine!