2023 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

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Darth-Piekus wrote:
18 Mar 2023, 16:54
Only a new floor? How can one small upgrade give such a big step forward? James Key talked about a huge amount of time. If it gives 7 tenths then it is a big step but can a new floor only do that?
7 tenths is too much to expect. Those kind of improvements come with a fix to a major error in design. 0.2-0.3secs is more realistic, anything more would be sensational. Just see how tight the field is, anyone gaining 3 tenths jumps to the front of the midfield
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Yeah the upgrade isnt going to be that much - up to 3 tenths tops. But perhaps it will bring a decent platform for in season development. The real silver lining for me is Piastri - the guy is doing super well

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Considering this new philosophy they've adopted and are bringing to Baku is what they've been working on for 5-6 months I expect a bit more than 3 tenths. Not to mention it won't just be the floor. A new front wing is expected and I expect other bits and pieces like brake ducts etc

haza
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I think landos quali might be over looks like he’s damaged his steering arm

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haza wrote:
18 Mar 2023, 19:12
I think landos quali might be over looks like he’s damaged his steering arm
It’s a shame… It was a very good lap so far

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haza wrote:
18 Mar 2023, 19:12
I think landos quali might be over looks like he’s damaged his steering arm
I’m sure.
Tipically mistake from a driver who is frustrated and try to bring everything out from the car. Never mind. 15th or 20th it doesnt matter.

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It's a real pity for what happened. Missed some good points due to a mistake. That happens to everyone. Tomorrow is another day.

Slahinki
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Could have had both cars in Q2, shame.

Swed3121
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What a stupid mistake, the car should be fast enough to fight for low points but isnt Fast enough to really overtake anyone.

We’ll done lando.
What a joke

101FlyingDutchman
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Well that was a downer. That midfield is so close. Gaining 0.3s on competition will make it look a lot different

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Nice job from Piastri… Already showing how good is for the team to have two drivers not too far apart from each other… Let’s see if he can get the car into Q3

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Lando should have been at least P8-9 if not for deciding on the Maldonado Pace setting
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Well done Piastri. Putting in a good performance. Hopefully he can explore the limits in Q2

The Prodigy
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Piastri is really really good. Let’s see if he can be fast AND consistent over one season.

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The Prodigy wrote:
18 Mar 2023, 19:22
Piastri is really really good. Let’s see if he can be fast AND consistent over one season.
Considering one of them already can’t, shouldn’t be too hard