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Grand Prix thread AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 2022

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Jun 8, 2022.

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Who will cross the line first?

Poll closed Jun 11, 2022.

  1. Max Verstappen

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%

  2. Charles Leclerc

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%

  3. Lewis Hamilton

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Carlos Sainz

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Sergio Perez

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%

  6. George Russell

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Lando Norris

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Fernando Alonso

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%

  9. Pierre Gasly

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Any Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. TopClass

    TopClass Well-Known Member

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    Ferrari standard meltdown. Such a shame. You can’t keep giving Max these points and expect to fight for the Championship.

    Gonna have to deal with this brat becoming a double world champ in the space of 12 and a half months.

    URGH.

    <laugh>

    How utterly rubbish is the midfield this weekend? Absolutely miles off the ultimate pace
     
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  2. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Sainz is a quick driver. He showed that against Lando. Don’t underestimate just how good Charles is.
     
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  3. Mark Blow

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    I know how good Charles is, as for saying Sainz is quick, he is but he’s not quick enough, he gets dropped quite easily.
     
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  4. Mark Blow

    Mark Blow Well-Known Member

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    Put Hamilton or Russell in the 2nd Ferrari, they would be faster than Sainz.
     
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  5. Julius Caesar

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    This season is just peak Ferrari. The championship is basically over now.

    Leclerc deserves so much better. I hope he signs for another team soon.
     
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  6. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if Ferrari's reliability issues have something to do with the bouncing they suffer from?
     
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  7. Mark Blow

    Mark Blow Well-Known Member

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    LeClerc is not going anywhere. He won’t be going to Merc and he won’t be going to Red Bull. Ferrari need to sort their engine reliability out and tweak the aero to give them more top line speed.
     
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  8. Mark Blow

    Mark Blow Well-Known Member

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    Merc’s is far worse than Ferrari and they’re not failing
     
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  9. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like Max was not following instructions and going too fast - maybe his tyres won't last?
     
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  10. Julius Caesar

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    Ferrari need to sort out their reliability, top speed, atrocious strategies, and that they only produce a quick car once every 5 years. Other than those tiny flaws they're amazing.

    Leclerc has nowhere to go in the short term, but long term he needs to try and find somewhere else. Few new works outfits in 2026 maybe.
     
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  11. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I'm a bit surprised none of top runners went for mediums.
     
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  12. Mark Blow

    Mark Blow Well-Known Member

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    With 17 laps left surprised George and Lewis didn’t go on them. Tracks well rubbered it so less deg that at the start
     
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  13. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Looked like tsunoda's drs actuator is loose from rear on board.
     
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  14. Mark Blow

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    These aero regs are here for the next 4 years at least. Ferrari have a fundamentally good design which is why they’re getting poles etc. They just need to tweak it to increase top speed. Merc are nearly 1.5 seconds a lap slower why would he want to go there? Sergio and Max are signed up. Charles is the Alpha driver at Ferrari.
     
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  15. ched999uk

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    No gaffer tape on a rear wing!
     
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    Bit of gaffer tape on Tsunoda’s wing, lolz. Black flag inbound.
     
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  17. Julius Caesar

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    15 years without a title now for Ferrari. They have a quick car, but when Ferrari have a quick car, they still lose.

    Mercedes will fix their car in time and actually know how to win.
     
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  18. moreinjuredthanowen

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    Just need one red bull issue now for merc double podium.

    Maximising return here by being 3rd best car and reliable.
     
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  19. Mark Blow

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    Please let it be Max
     
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  20. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if, once max passes Perez he started to save his pu, hence the 20sec difference?
     
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