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Grand Prix thread STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Mar 16, 2023.

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Who will finish first?

Poll closed Mar 18, 2023.
  1. Max Verstappen

    6 vote(s)
    60.0%
  2. Sergio Perez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. Charles Leclerc

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Carlos Sainz

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Lewis Hamilton

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. George Russell

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Fernando Alonso

    3 vote(s)
    30.0%
  8. Lando Norris

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Nico Hulkenburg

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Any Other

    1 vote(s)
    10.0%
  1. Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar Well-Known Member
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    Hugely embarrassing for Perez if he doesn't get pole/win now
     
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  2. SgtBhaji

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    Alonso is going to have to find something pretty good to get this.
     
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  3. SgtBhaji

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    Not bad from Nando there.
     
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  4. Viva_Giggsy

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    Didn't even need to do a great lap and still got pole easily
     
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  5. moreinjuredthanowen

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    They've left a 1.27.6 behind there.

    This says car is about a second a lap faster than anything last season.

    The Aston performance says that merc engine is up there somewhere, not sure if it's 2nd or 3rd based on some scratchy no 2 drivers.

    Lets see what comes but it's all about suspension and ground effect airflow and a complete new design for merc
     
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  6. TopClass

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    Missed quali guys- was it cruise control for Red Bull?
     
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  7. ched999uk

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    Yes until Max's car broke down!
    Looks like Red Bull is 1 to 1.5 seconds ahead of the rest!
     
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  8. ched999uk

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    Sounds like Max had a driveshaft failure! I wonder if he clipped the wall and the cameras missed it?
     
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    Gee whizz.

    That sort of time difference is a trick aspect that people haven’t figured out. We’re in Brawn double diffuser territory here if that’s the pace differential.

    Honda also a superb PU now and I’m led to believe from a fuel and ERS deployment is kicking Mercs arse.

    Looks like Aston might be onto the secrets somewhat - wonder if they can develop to make this a fight? Doesn’t look like Ferrari or Merc are quite ready.
     
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  10. Sportista

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    Quite a few cars out of position, should make for some interest in the race.

    I’m anticipating bigging up Norris all season so in the interest of balance: not his finest hour today, interesting given that Piastri was close to his pace, could be a sign he’s having to lift his game?
     
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  11. ched999uk

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    Interesting vid comparing Lewis and George. They could have matched up the cars locations better as they became out of sync a little but interesting to see different techniques.
     
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  12. Number 1 Jasper

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    Russell & Domenicali trying not to piss themselves laughing at the Saudi band doing the Saudi National Anthem <laugh><laugh><laugh>
     
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  13. Mark Blow

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    Bold choice to put Charles on soft tyres.
     
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  14. SgtBhaji

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    Wish they could form a grid it a timely manner
     
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  15. SgtBhaji

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    Well balls
     
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  16. Mark Blow

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    Brilliant move by Stroll around the outside of Sainz. Alonso noted for incorrect starting position
     
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  17. ched999uk

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    Interesting that for once Merc have split strat with George on Mediums and Lewis on Hards, could be interesting later in the race.
     
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  18. SgtBhaji

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    Going to be a miserable day for Hamilton
     
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  19. TopClass

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    ****ing speed on these Red Bulls.


    Imagine investing millions and millions in closer racing and then locking in an engine freeze where Honda is the clear ****ing dominant engine.

    I’m so peed off with this era- it’s got all the potential but has been policed pathetically.

    Merc domination in 14,15 was just as bad and now we’ve managed to repeat it but change the leader.

    <Doh>
     
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  20. SgtBhaji

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    It's what we've been doing for a while. Shift from one dominance to another.

    This is the way.
     
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