2025 Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka, April 04 - 06

[Seanspeed]

You can think whatever you like, I just follow the forecast. The fact that you doubt the forecast makes me think you probably weren't fit to be a meteorologist. Carry on, wayward son.

Any actual meteorologist will 100% back up what I'm saying. Strength of reliability of forecasting inherently goes down over time, because weather is quite literally chaotic and there's so many incalculable variables that break down forecasting accuracy given some time.

Of course models will still will output predictions, but you should not be taking them so seriously more than a few days out. No model in existence can give reliable regionalized precipitation forecasts five days out. It is a quite important, and honestly quite basic, fact to understand.

[venkyhere]

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Q: (Tomás Slafer – DAZN Spain) Yuki, it’s easy to see that the Red Bull is a tricky car to drive. Do you know exactly what you need to do, or changing your driving skills to adapt to the RB21 or is it something you need to learn in the next few races?

YT: First of all, I didn’t feel yet the exact trickiness that the drivers are saying. I have a bit of an idea from the simulator but it’s always a bit different from simulator to real car, so I’ll see after FP1 if I either have to change set-up or…. But I don’t think I’ll have to change my driving style because in the end so far it works well I guess with VCARB, otherwise I wouldn’t be here wearing this logo. So I will just do whatever I was doing previously and I’ll just go step by step to build the pace and everything. Let’s see. Maybe I don’t have to do that. Maybe the car is straightaway good. I think Red Bull had pretty good performance last season, both cars, so I’m quite looking forward to it.

I have to say, that's probably finding place in the list of top 10 most 'cocky-BS' answers that an F1 driver has given as a reply. I wouldn't be surprised if he puts it in the wall during the weekend, if this is the attitude. Hope that doesn't happen.

[Zynerji]

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Q: (Tomás Slafer – DAZN Spain) Yuki, it’s easy to see that the Red Bull is a tricky car to drive. Do you know exactly what you need to do, or changing your driving skills to adapt to the RB21 or is it something you need to learn in the next few races?

YT: First of all, I didn’t feel yet the exact trickiness that the drivers are saying. I have a bit of an idea from the simulator but it’s always a bit different from simulator to real car, so I’ll see after FP1 if I either have to change set-up or…. But I don’t think I’ll have to change my driving style because in the end so far it works well I guess with VCARB, otherwise I wouldn’t be here wearing this logo. So I will just do whatever I was doing previously and I’ll just go step by step to build the pace and everything. Let’s see. Maybe I don’t have to do that. Maybe the car is straightaway good. I think Red Bull had pretty good performance last season, both cars, so I’m quite looking forward to it.

I have to say, that's probably finding place in the list of top 10 most 'cocky-BS' answers that an F1 driver has given as a reply. I wouldn't be surprised if he puts it in the wall during the weekend, if this is the attitude. Hope that doesn't happen.

And what if he puts it on pole and wins?

[101FlyingDutchman]

You can think whatever you like, I just follow the forecast. The fact that you doubt the forecast makes me think you probably weren't fit to be a meteorologist. Carry on, wayward son.

Any actual meteorologist will 100% back up what I'm saying. Strength of reliability of forecasting inherently goes down over time, because weather is quite literally chaotic and there's so many incalculable variables that break down forecasting accuracy given some time.

Of course models will still will output predictions, but you should not be taking them so seriously more than a few days out. No model in existence can give reliable regionalized precipitation forecasts five days out. It is a quite important, and honestly quite basic, fact to understand.

Agreed. It’s really end of discussion

[F1Krof]

Who's generally better in high speed corners? McLaren vs RBR?

[organic]

Who's generally better in high speed corners? McLaren vs RBR?

Its pretty much RBR's only cornering strength

[AR3-GP]

Who's generally better in high speed corners? McLaren vs RBR?

Its pretty much RBR's only cornering strength

Mclaren was on par in Australia.

[f1isgood]

Who's generally better in high speed corners? McLaren vs RBR?

Its pretty much RBR's only cornering strength

Mclaren was on par in Australia.

McLaren ran a more loaded wing than Red Bull. I think in very high speed corners 250+, Red Bull still have the edge, albeit marginal.

[AR3-GP]

Its pretty much RBR's only cornering strength

Mclaren was on par in Australia.

McLaren ran a more loaded wing than Red Bull. I think in very high speed corners 250+, Red Bull still have the edge, albeit marginal.

Yes but Mclaren can run a more loaded wing in Australia with 3 DRS zones and win at a canter. So they can do whatever they want with wings anywhere. Their performance envelope is higher than Red Bull.

[f1isgood]

Mclaren was on par in Australia.

McLaren ran a more loaded wing than Red Bull. I think in very high speed corners 250+, Red Bull still have the edge, albeit marginal.

Yes but Mclaren can run a more loaded wing in Australia and win at a canter. So they can do whatever they want with wings. Their performance envelope is higher than Red Bull.

Valid argument indeed, as nothing is isolated in the cars.

[erudite450]

David Croft and Jacques Villeneuve waffling in the commentary makes me want to tear my ears out.

[ringo]

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Q: (Tomás Slafer – DAZN Spain) Yuki, it’s easy to see that the Red Bull is a tricky car to drive. Do you know exactly what you need to do, or changing your driving skills to adapt to the RB21 or is it something you need to learn in the next few races?

YT: First of all, I didn’t feel yet the exact trickiness that the drivers are saying. I have a bit of an idea from the simulator but it’s always a bit different from simulator to real car, so I’ll see after FP1 if I either have to change set-up or…. But I don’t think I’ll have to change my driving style because in the end so far it works well I guess with VCARB, otherwise I wouldn’t be here wearing this logo. So I will just do whatever I was doing previously and I’ll just go step by step to build the pace and everything. Let’s see. Maybe I don’t have to do that. Maybe the car is straightaway good. I think Red Bull had pretty good performance last season, both cars, so I’m quite looking forward to it.

I have to say, that's probably finding place in the list of top 10 most 'cocky-BS' answers that an F1 driver has given as a reply. I wouldn't be surprised if he puts it in the wall during the weekend, if this is the attitude. Hope that doesn't happen.

Well he is within 1 tenth, and better coming out of the slow speed corners from the telemetry. His first time driving this car and Max cannot rest on him. Max better in sector 1 where he naturally would have more confidence than Yuki.
But Yuki is pushing Max already so he can backup his cockiness it seems.

[kurtj]

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Q: (Tomás Slafer – DAZN Spain) Yuki, it’s easy to see that the Red Bull is a tricky car to drive. Do you know exactly what you need to do, or changing your driving skills to adapt to the RB21 or is it something you need to learn in the next few races?

YT: First of all, I didn’t feel yet the exact trickiness that the drivers are saying. I have a bit of an idea from the simulator but it’s always a bit different from simulator to real car, so I’ll see after FP1 if I either have to change set-up or…. But I don’t think I’ll have to change my driving style because in the end so far it works well I guess with VCARB, otherwise I wouldn’t be here wearing this logo. So I will just do whatever I was doing previously and I’ll just go step by step to build the pace and everything. Let’s see. Maybe I don’t have to do that. Maybe the car is straightaway good. I think Red Bull had pretty good performance last season, both cars, so I’m quite looking forward to it.

I have to say, that's probably finding place in the list of top 10 most 'cocky-BS' answers that an F1 driver has given as a reply. I wouldn't be surprised if he puts it in the wall during the weekend, if this is the attitude. Hope that doesn't happen.

Why does any threat to Max should be frowned upon, whether inside or outside of the team? Yuki is where he is because of his attitude. Let him have it and if he succeeds then good or he will go to the baklog of so many has beens. Enjoy the show while it lasts. Max fans getting frustrated isn't going to change anything. So far, seems like a good showing by Yuki.

[101FlyingDutchman]

I reserve judgement on it. It’s obviously a front limited track which I think LAW would have been just as good as as TSU. We shall see when it comes to a rear limited track whether Yuki likes a snappy knife edge rear.
The traces from LAW were pretty similar to VER but lost all the time in 2/3 corners in China, everywhere else it was close.
Too early to yank him out of the car but let’s hope it’s the right move for everyone’s sake.

[Zynerji]

What's the betting odds on a Yuki win?