Indeed.
Surely this must have been the most talented, successfull podium ever in the history of F1.
Indeed.
Id expect a RB update next race or at Silverstone - I dont think we have brought any big upgrades to the table so far this season.search wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:13it was a comfortable win for Verstappen, but it actually seems like they've lost a bit of ground the past couple of races. We could still see some other winners in the 2nd half of the season.
Great run by Albon indeed, btw. They would have probably scored a point or two on a normal strategy as well, but went for more, and he made it work.
I just don’t see it. Max is laughing and joking, and probably driving at 90%. Perez struggling also probably gives rise to these opinions, but if you had a top driver alongside Max getting the 1-2’s, I’m not sure anybody would be saying they’ve lost ground.
Perez did an ok job today.chrisc90 wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:21CH just said only 6 corners here so VERY hard to get any temps in the tyres, Perez was damage limitation and probably the best he could have achieved today (words to that effect).
I guess nobody will ever know apart from Max and RB team how much pace is left in that car. Granted they have only just switched to the second engine you would think its running a bit more conservately than others.
Albon? Sure he got past there. Others struggled.search wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:37Perez didn't pass a single car today, I think. Considering that, the result was okay, but normally he should have been able to attack those Ferraris at least.
The altitude in Spielberg should reduce their straight line advantage a bit (basically vice versa compared to former years). Yeah, probably not by enough for anyone to close the gap, but I don't think it was a good track for Mercedes today, and taking that into account, the gap was smaller than I would have expected.
you're right, yes, forgot about that. On new tyres vs 30 lap old hards, but still.chrisc90 wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:46Albon? Sure he got past there. Others struggled.search wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:37Perez didn't pass a single car today, I think. Considering that, the result was okay, but normally he should have been able to attack those Ferraris at least.
The altitude in Spielberg should reduce their straight line advantage a bit (basically vice versa compared to former years). Yeah, probably not by enough for anyone to close the gap, but I don't think it was a good track for Mercedes today, and taking that into account, the gap was smaller than I would have expected.
Its a VERY clever tactic. Use the pace to get the gap the the car behind (effectively minimising 95% of the risk) then just manage the gap and tyres by lapping 2-3 tenths quicker. Keeps plenty back for if there does become a threat from behind if others pick up the pace.codetower wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:51Nobody is catching Max/RB. It’s funny how in the blink of an eye, he can pull away from anyone. Without breaking a sweat he pulls away from anyone’s DRS, and when they tell him ALO and HAM are pushing, he tacks another 2 seconds of distance between them.
Don’t be fooled, that RB in Max’s hands is not running at full potential.
Some say he wasn't even dominant in those years ..
The radio call during this point to Max was very telling: "the others behind you are pushing much more than you are", all while Max at worst was maintaining the gap to Alonso, if not slightly extending it.codetower wrote: ↑18 Jun 2023, 22:51Nobody is catching Max/RB. It’s funny how in the blink of an eye, he can pull away from anyone. Without breaking a sweat he pulls away from anyone’s DRS, and when they tell him ALO and HAM are pushing, he tacks another 2 seconds of distance between them.
Don’t be fooled, that RB in Max’s hands is not running at full potential.