2023 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

[mwillems]

I wonder if anyone will continue to argue that Lando is not very cautious in his statements of our potential performance! I remember 6 months ago when many got their knickers in twist for suggesting as such!!

[FittingMechanics]

Verstappen had to use two sets. Mercedes and Ferrari as well.
Lando scrubbed his second set (didn't start the lap).
Oscar used his used one from FP1 and one new one.

Looking good.

[Darth-Piekus]

The car is competitive also here so we can safely say that it became a good all rounder. It might not be faster in one fast lap missing less than a tenth but in the race after 5 laps it will eat the Tyre Eater Ferrari for breakfast.

[FittingMechanics]

They told Oscar to save the tyre yet Lando finished the lap.

Oscar seems under risk, not sure about that decision.

[Darth-Piekus]

Is he not coming out again? Is it a good decision? 7th is not far from 11th. Nevermind. He's out again.

[FittingMechanics]

Is he not coming out again? Is it a good decision? 7th is not far from 11th.

Ah, it was a mistake in sector 1 so they aborted it. He is going out again on a new soft.

[mwillems]

Oscar is out.

Edit: Of the pits lol I realise how that reads...

[FittingMechanics]

Oscar is out.

Edit: Of the pits lol I realise how that reads...

Yeah. Looks like the field spread is very small. Pretty much everyone had to use two sets in Q1 and Q2.

Looks like Verstappen is biggest threat for pole.

[Darth-Piekus]

If they manage this winter to outdevelop all the rest by 2 to 4 tenths the car might be favorite for the 2024 championship. That is a big if though.

[Marc.W]

Lando's first run was on used softs they're saying, I'm guessing the scrubbed set from Q1?

[FittingMechanics]

Lando's first run was on used softs they're saying, I'm guessing the scrubbed set from Q1?

Incredibly hard to keep track. I really don't know. He has aborted runs, scrubbed tyres, etc.

[Darth-Piekus]

Personally I would choose a Fresh Set for a fast run cause the weather is gonna rain soon.

[FittingMechanics]

Personally I would choose a Fresh Set for a fast run cause the weather is gonna rain soon.

Norris is on brand new softs.

EDIT: Oscar on brand new as well.

[Darth-Piekus]

Good decision. No reason to risk it with Old Softs.

[mwillems]

7 minutes till rain, go last of all the runners on the first run?