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F1 2020: Round 13: Emilia Romagma GP.

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  • #52
    Charlie-Bravo
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    The tyres were holding up well during Free practice this morning so I reckon we'll have a one-stopper race, with those on the mediums going until around lap 20-25 like last week, then going onto the hards. I also reckon the softs, which is the C4 compound will be able to last towards lap 15-20.

    I am hoping the lack of track running will catch a few drivers out causing an upset/something to watch.

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  • #53
    chicorytip
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    jammiedodgers wrote: »
    Some job by Red Bull. Think Ted said it would usually take them 15 minutes to change a spark plug.
    Why should it take an entire team of mechanics that long to change a spark plug? How long would they take to change a light bulb-a job entailing a similar level of complexity?


  • #54
    Harika
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    chicorytip wrote: »
    Why should it take an entire team of mechanics that long to change a spark plug? How long would they take to change a light bulb-a job entailing a similar level of complexity?

    I was wondering too, seemed like an excessive amount of time with a sudden 66 percent reduction in time needed


  • #55
    Top Dog
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    chicorytip wrote: »
    Why should it take an entire team of mechanics that long to change a spark plug? How long would they take to change a light bulb-a job entailing a similar level of complexity?
    Probably because of the amount of bodywork and engine bits that need removing to access it? Not like you can just pop the bonnet and have simple access


  • #56
    [Deleted User]
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    jammiedodgers wrote: »
    As soon as DRS is activated.

    Nah, Hamilton will either get him on lap one or let him blow his tyres for 6 laps then get him.


  • #57
    El_Duderino 09
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    Harika wrote: »
    I was wondering too, seemed like an excessive amount of time with a sudden 66 percent reduction in time needed

    I just presume there are procedures and checklists to comply with under normal circumstances. I’d bet they have to check every part they remover get to the spark plug, inspect it for damage and replace it if necessary. So they allow x minutes to change a spark plug and comply with all the precautions.

    So under pressure the precautions go out the window and a spark plug change might actually take much less time than the scheduled time suggests


  • #58
    tipp_tipp_tipp
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    RTE's coverage of qualy here 20 years ago:



  • #59
    Joeface
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    Interesting enough Long Times from today .

    Driver Softs Mediums Hards
    Lewis Hamilton 1m 19.5s (6 laps) 1m 18.8s (6 laps) 0
    Valtteri Bottas 1m 19.7s (11 laps) 1m 19.2s (12 laps) 0
    Max Verstappen 1m 19.7s (6 laps) 0 1m 18.9s (11 laps)
    Pierre Gasly 0 1m 18.5s (16 laps) 0
    Daniil Kvyat 0 1m 18.9s (16 laps) 0
    Esteban Ocon 1m 19.7s (10 laps) 0 1m 19.5s (11 laps)
    Alexander Albon 1m 19.9s (13 laps) 0 0
    Sergio Perez 1m 20.0s (12 laps) 0 0
    Carlos Sainz Jr 1m 20.1s (6 laps) 1m 20.0s (6 laps) 0
    Lance Stroll 1m 20.1s (11 laps) 0 0
    Daniel Ricciardo 1m 20.3 (8 laps) 0 0
    Sebastian Vettel 0 0 1m 20.5s (14 laps)
    Charles Leclerc 1m 20.9 (11 laps) 0 0


  • #60
    El_Duderino 09
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    Joeface wrote: »
    Interesting enough Long Times from today .

    Driver Softs Mediums Hards
    Lewis Hamilton 1m 19.5s (6 laps) 1m 18.8s (6 laps) 0
    Valtteri Bottas 1m 19.7s (11 laps) 1m 19.2s (12 laps) 0
    Max Verstappen 1m 19.7s (6 laps) 0 1m 18.9s (11 laps)
    Pierre Gasly 0 1m 18.5s (16 laps) 0
    Daniil Kvyat 0 1m 18.9s (16 laps) 0
    Esteban Ocon 1m 19.7s (10 laps) 0 1m 19.5s (11 laps)
    Alexander Albon 1m 19.9s (13 laps) 0 0
    Sergio Perez 1m 20.0s (12 laps) 0 0
    Carlos Sainz Jr 1m 20.1s (6 laps) 1m 20.0s (6 laps) 0
    Lance Stroll 1m 20.1s (11 laps) 0 0
    Daniel Ricciardo 1m 20.3 (8 laps) 0 0
    Sebastian Vettel 0 0 1m 20.5s (14 laps)
    Charles Leclerc 1m 20.9 (11 laps) 0 0

    I’ve no idea what to make of that. Gasley is fastest on that list - a second faster than Hamilton.
    If you take it as indicative then Gasley might be a good shout for a podium if any of the top three don’t finish.


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  • #61
    Jordan 199
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    Race starts at 12:10 PM.


  • #62
    weisses
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    El_Duderino 09 wrote: »
    I’ve no idea what to make of that. Gasley is fastest on that list - a second faster than Hamilton.
    If you take it as indicative then Gasley might be a good shout for a podium if any of the top three don’t finish.

    Where did you get that second of difference from ?


  • #63
    kksaints
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    I'll be blunt and say that I don't want Hamilton to win today purely because the Sky coverage will go overload on the whole Senna-Imola angle. He can win next time out in Turkey and seal his deserved title there but hopefully Bottas wins today.


  • #64
    Burkie1203
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    sky just mentioned hamilton complaining about how todays race might be a bit of a procession


  • #65
    Top Dog
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    kksaints wrote: »
    I'll be blunt and say that I don't want Hamilton to win today purely because the Sky coverage will go overload on the whole Senna-Imola angle. He can win next time out in Turkey and seal his deserved title there but hopefully Bottas anyone but Mercedes wins today.
    Fixed that for you ;)


  • #66
    Tzardine
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    Good anthem the Italian one.


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  • #67
    skipper_G
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    Bottas rocking the stache


  • #68
    Dont be at yourself
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    Gasly has an issue, sez Twitter


  • #69
    murphyebass
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    Cmon Bottas. Show us that you something about you.


  • #70
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    murphyebass wrote: »
    Cmon Bottas. Show us that you something about you.

    Think he has already locked up on the formation lap.


  • #71
    skipper_G
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    Stroll in the wars, missing half his front wing


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  • #72
    murphyebass
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    Max into P2. That could make it a half interesting race


  • #73
    murphyebass
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    skipper_G wrote: »
    Stroll in the wars, missing half his front wing

    He’s a liability.


  • #74
    the_pen_turner
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    ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »
    Think he has already locked up on the formation lap.

    bottas goes defencive but leave room for 2 artics to pass like last week.


  • #75
    skipper_G
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    Good start from Giovanazzi


  • #76
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    Caught his front wing on Ocon's rear right then lost it in the next kerb.


  • #77
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    Gasly had a good start but ended up getting squeezed out.


  • #78
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    Surprised no driver has been on asking for that bit of wing to be removed.

    Looks like you need to be really close to get the benefit of the Drs based on Hamiltons first attempt.


  • #79
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    Gasly :(


  • #80
    skipper_G
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    Gasly done for, engine problem


  • #81
    Cool_CM
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    It's kind of weird to see autumn leaves floating around bits of the track.

    Ah, Gasly. That's harsh


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  • #82
    klose
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    Ah gasly gone


  • #83
    tipp_tipp_tipp
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    Ah that's a pity. Danny Ric in a very comfortable position now. Max hanging in there with Bottas. Suspect Bottas is taking it very easy on the tyres after last weekend.


  • #84
    skipper_G
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    Settled in for a long one, this looks set to be an absolute stinker


  • #85
    Jordan 199
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    skipper_G wrote: »
    Settled in for a long one, this looks set to be an absolute stinker

    It does for sure.


  • #86
    tipp_tipp_tipp
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    Yeah very processional, very reminiscent of pre DRS era races. I remember the days when every race was like this. Pit stops might liven it up now.


  • #87
    artanevilla
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    It's all about pit strategy now.


  • #88
    Faugheen
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    Russell must have had a monstrous outlap. Undercut Ocon and is a second off Norris after the pit stops.


  • #89
    murphyebass
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    Interesting fight between Albon and Kvyat.


  • #90
    murphyebass
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    Cmon Max!!!


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  • #91
    skipper_G
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    That was scrappy stuff from Albon on Kvyat, could so easily have been a puncture


  • #92
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    Lewis going to somehow come out in front?


  • #93
    murphyebass
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    ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »
    Lewis going to somehow come out in front?

    Really hope not.


  • #94
    klose
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    Everyone on hards


  • #95
    PsychoPete
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    I wonder is Latifi good with heights


  • #96
    murphyebass
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    Bottas has floor damage. Sigh


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  • #97
    ctrl-alt-delete
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    murphyebass wrote: »
    Really hope not.

    2.4 of an advantage for Bottas,

    But Lewis is flying, but he will have to stop when he hits the traffic I'd guess.


  • #98
    skipper_G
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    ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »
    Lewis going to somehow come out in front?

    Hammering in fastest lap after fastest lap, if Bottas gets involved in a fight with Verstappen might play into Hamilton's hands


  • #99
    tipp_tipp_tipp
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    Fastest lap LH. Is he going to make the overcut work?


  • #100
    Faugheen
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    This is phenomenal stuff from Hamilton


  • #101
    StevenToast
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    What happened the San Marino GP?

    "Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." - Fletcher



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