2022 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps - Aug 26 - 28

[NL_Fer]

Monza seems to be no-brainer for this. Very easy and safe overtaking on long straights, even easier with new PU and so on + RB has very low drag.

Monza had crazy DRS trains last years, and midfielders like Alpine or McLaren can be fast here.

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Don't see any need for RB yet to take PU parts that cause penalties after having both take a fresh set in Hungary. Better keep building the points gap and take one in US.

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The new PU will have an upgraded MGU-K and ES, so more power. Leclerc will do the same, so it would be stupid not to take the upgraded ERS system.

I think so too. No idea if Perez will do the same, though, or wait for Zandvoort (which they obviously can't do with Verstappen)

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Don't see any need for RB yet to take PU parts that cause penalties after having both take a fresh set in Hungary. Better keep building the points gap and take one in US.

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The new PU will have an upgraded MGU-K and ES, so more power. Leclerc will do the same, so it would be stupid not to take the upgraded ERS system.

I think so too. No idea if Perez will do the same, though, or wait for Zandvoort (which they obviously can't do with Verstappen)

They would not take a grid drop at Zandvoort if avoidable..

[Wouter]

Grid penalties on the way in Belgium. Verstappen and Leclerc are also expected to start from the rear on Sunday.
Verstappen in that case logically not only new engine, but also gearbox.

[InsaneX_Badger]

Monza seems to be no-brainer for this. Very easy and safe overtaking on long straights, even easier with new PU and so on + RB has very low drag.

Might not be as easy with the lack of slipstream effect compared to the previous formula. Guess it will ultimately depend on if they can follow through ascari and the parabolica better than before.

[bluechris]

Monza seems to be no-brainer for this. Very easy and safe overtaking on long straights, even easier with new PU and so on + RB has very low drag.

Might not be as easy with the lack of slipstream effect compared to the previous formula. Guess it will ultimately depend on if they can follow through ascari and the parabolica better than before.

On the contrary, i think because with the current cars you can follow closer, they can stack to the back of the other more close than previous years in eau rouge so when DRS will open the pass will come earlier in the straight.
Oh well we will see

[InsaneX_Badger]

Monza seems to be no-brainer for this. Very easy and safe overtaking on long straights, even easier with new PU and so on + RB has very low drag.

Might not be as easy with the lack of slipstream effect compared to the previous formula. Guess it will ultimately depend on if they can follow through ascari and the parabolica better than before.

On the contrary, i think because with the current cars you can follow closer, they can stack to the back of the other more close than previous years in eau rouge so when DRS will open the pass will come earlier in the straight.
Oh well we will see

God I hope so. The image of a DRS train from parabolica to the chicane haunts me

[Just_a_fan]

What’s up with that gravel out of the blue this year? Any reason?

I believe that the majority of the track's changes were carried out to better accommodate motorcycle races, Spa wants to organise a 24H motorcycle endurance race. The changes are obligated by the FIM as far as I'm concerned.

F1 is a side line for many circuits these days. Meeting their requirements means that most other series make more economic sense.

[chrisc90]

Maybe there will be a first merc win in red bull and Ferrari taking a penalty

[JPower]

Maybe there will be a first merc win in red bull and Ferrari taking a penalty

Probably their best shot this season so far.

[mendis]

Maybe there will be a first merc win in red bull and Ferrari taking a penalty

Probably their best shot this season so far.

If the car is as draggy as self confessed by Mercedes, then this wouldn't be a happy hunting ground.

[Bill]

Max took a new pu in hungary why would he need a new one the next race it doesn't make sense.guys please stop saying some cars are draggy than others ,it's quite amusing really where do you get your drag figures .they are great pu and subpar pu .if you look at redbull they produce a lot of downforce with floor or diffuser then carry a tiny rear wing that has always been their philosophy since 2009,but the car is inherently draggy.merc was loosing close to 20 km/h to redbull in france surely that can't be all drag.Merc lost a lot of top pu engineers to Rbr power train that's why their pu is poor these year .

[mendis]

Max took a new pu in hungary why would he need a new one the next race it doesn't make sense.guys please stop saying some cars are draggy than others ,it's quite amusing really where do you get your drag figures .they are great pu and subpar pu .if you look at redbull they produce a lot of downforce with floor or diffuser then carry a tiny rear wing that has always been their philosophy since 2009,but the car is inherently draggy.merc was loosing close to 20 km/h to redbull in france surely that can't be all drag.Merc lost a lot of top pu engineers to Rbr power train that's why their pu is poor these year .

https://www.pitpass.com/72757/We-have-a ... mits-Wolff

[Mogster]

Might not be as easy with the lack of slipstream effect compared to the previous formula. Guess it will ultimately depend on if they can follow through ascari and the parabolica better than before.

On the contrary, i think because with the current cars you can follow closer, they can stack to the back of the other more close than previous years in eau rouge so when DRS will open the pass will come earlier in the straight.
Oh well we will see

God I hope so. The image of a DRS train from parabolica to the chicane haunts me

The loss of engine mode switching seemed to hit overtaking at Monza the most. Possibly because DRS is already ineffective.

Trains of cars have always looked ridiculous.

[Bill]

Wolf have always been political i would take every word he utter with a grain of salt .problem with his assertion is that all cars with merc pu are always at bottom of speed trap at power circuits is that a coincident . is will not be good for mercedes brand to admit they have a weak pu so its better to direct attention to aero.