2023 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

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Ben1980
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Lando was faster at the start, and the much faster on the new tyres. Not sure it's controversial at all.

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trinidefender wrote:
24 Sep 2023, 07:51
I hate to say it but Norris is a lot faster than Piastri, they need to swap them
Piastri is going to struggle to score a podium. No point in dragging Lando into that fight as well
Just a fan's point of view

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mwillems
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They've swapped, it's good.

Russell is one stopping.
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FittingMechanics
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Re: 2023 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

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Lando lapping a bit quicker then Verstappen.

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Meds have dropped off on Lec.
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FittingMechanics wrote:
24 Sep 2023, 07:54
Lando lapping a bit quicker then Verstappen.
He'll be managing his tyres.
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mwillems wrote:
24 Sep 2023, 07:55
FittingMechanics wrote:
24 Sep 2023, 07:54
Lando lapping a bit quicker then Verstappen.
He'll be managing his tyres.
Yeah, Lando started to manage his tyres and is slower now. So best case is P2-P3. Hopefully we keep it. Team deserves it.

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Piastri is currently under threat from Russel. He may need to fight for the podium.

Ben1980
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I'm guessing Piastri will need to overtake Russell for 3rd.

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mwillems
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Lec keeps eating into the gap and then losing it again. Seems like he was trying to get more time from his tyres, and then cooked them again.
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Russell will be a sitting duck at the end, I think.
We will slot into free air behind Russell.
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FittingMechanics
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mwillems wrote:
24 Sep 2023, 08:02
Russell will be a sitting duck at the end, I think.
Should be, he was doing 39s at the end of his first stint.

Ben1980
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Piastri to pit and cover Leclerc

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mwillems
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Russell being told to go faster.
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Xero
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Oscar needs to watch out for the Ferraris too, as Leclerc pits. Oscar in next lap.