2017 British Grand Prix - Silverstone, 14-16 July

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Yeah I reckong Merc's Copse estimate might be a little ambitious, I think they will struggle to be flat.

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Juzh wrote:
12 Jul 2017, 21:34
SectorOne wrote:
12 Jul 2017, 20:31
Anyway, Mercedes claims Copse and Abbey will be easy flat chat. I hope the weather-gods make this a bone dry race because i want to see some stupid corner speeds this year.
Copse won't be flat, guaranteed.
We´ll see, both Hamilton and Ricciardo thinks it´s flat chat as well.
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SectorOne wrote:
13 Jul 2017, 18:35
Juzh wrote:
12 Jul 2017, 21:34
SectorOne wrote:
12 Jul 2017, 20:31
Anyway, Mercedes claims Copse and Abbey will be easy flat chat. I hope the weather-gods make this a bone dry race because i want to see some stupid corner speeds this year.
Copse won't be flat, guaranteed.
We´ll see, both Hamilton and Ricciardo thinks it´s flat chat as well.
Hulkenberg said turn 9 will be flat in barcelona, but then wasn't even close to that.

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godlameroso wrote:
10 Jul 2017, 16:41
The drivers may get bored driving and make mistakes as the track only has 11 corners with these new cars.
Doubt it with the amount of Gs they're gonna pull lol
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Re: 2017 British Grand Prix - Silverstone, 14-16 July

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Another bunch of posts have been moved.
The thread you are reading is about the 2017 British GP.

:arrow: The "Shield" cockpit protection device - 2017 evolution
:arrow: F1 Live London event - 12 July 2017

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Speaking of, has there been a driver's press conference? I don't see it posted anywhere.

In other news, it will be quite windy this weekend. Changing conditions are still on the table, but the rain won't be heavy. FP3 may be damp, and drying for qualifying.
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First Session
https://youtu.be/E6ledruHNdw

Second Session
https://youtu.be/b-4BFBBYTf4

You're not missing much, diatribe over jumped starts, shoeys and f1 live event attendance. Danny Ric was entertaining though.

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Thanks.
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Juzh wrote:
13 Jul 2017, 20:28
SectorOne wrote:
13 Jul 2017, 18:35
Juzh wrote:
12 Jul 2017, 21:34

Copse won't be flat, guaranteed.
We´ll see, both Hamilton and Ricciardo thinks it´s flat chat as well.
Hulkenberg said turn 9 will be flat in barcelona, but then wasn't even close to that.
Nobody took turn 9 flat this year? Curious because they do seem to go hand in hand, copse and T9.
I can´t remember a year where one was flat and the other one not.
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I can not see how Copse is going to be flat out. That would have to mean no more than 290 kph before the turn, and these cars will be making probable 300 kph and maybe even 310 kph.
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Looking forward to these engine upgrades from Merc and Ferrari. Here is how it stands pool wise going into the weekend.Anyone got any details of which parts will be upgraded for Silverstone?

Sebastian Vettel: ICE - 2 | TC - 4 | MGU-H - 3 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2
Kimi Raikkonen: ICE - 2 | TC - 3 | MGU-H - 2 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2

Lewis Hamilton: ICE - 2 | TC - 2 | MGU-H - 2 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2
Valtteri Bottas: ICE - 2 | TC - 2 | MGU-H - 2 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2

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matt_b wrote:
14 Jul 2017, 09:07
Looking forward to these engine upgrades from Merc and Ferrari. Here is how it stands pool wise going into the weekend.Anyone got any details of which parts will be upgraded for Silverstone?

Sebastian Vettel: ICE - 2 | TC - 4 | MGU-H - 3 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2
Kimi Raikkonen: ICE - 2 | TC - 3 | MGU-H - 2 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2

Lewis Hamilton: ICE - 2 | TC - 2 | MGU-H - 2 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2
Valtteri Bottas: ICE - 2 | TC - 2 | MGU-H - 2 | MGU-K - 2 | ES - 2 | CE - 2
ICE

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SectorOne wrote:
14 Jul 2017, 05:44
Juzh wrote:
13 Jul 2017, 20:28
SectorOne wrote:
13 Jul 2017, 18:35

We´ll see, both Hamilton and Ricciardo thinks it´s flat chat as well.
Hulkenberg said turn 9 will be flat in barcelona, but then wasn't even close to that.
Nobody took turn 9 flat this year? Curious because they do seem to go hand in hand, copse and T9.
I can´t remember a year where one was flat and the other one not.
Nope.

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CriXus wrote:
14 Jul 2017, 09:01
I can not see how Copse is going to be flat out. That would have to mean no more than 290 kph before the turn, and these cars will be making probable 300 kph and maybe even 310 kph.
Perhaps they mean a lift prior to entry and then flat on the throttle through the corner.
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Not sure who is going to be flat out where, but for sure, McHonda is going to be flat out everywhere :wink: !