2023 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

[FittingMechanics]

Lando is on average about 0.15s slower than Verstappen in race trim.

Verstappen may also be managing his pace.

Norris may also be managing his pace.

[Szabi1112]

I guess we will stay on 1 stop

[mwillems]

Lando is on average about 0.15s slower than Verstappen in race trim.

Verstappen may also be managing his pace.

Norris may also be managing his pace.

I think if Norris could mount a challenge then he'd be keeping closer to Max, but he keeps dropping, which means I think he can't keep close.

[Darth-Piekus]

At the moment we can all agree that the only difference between Verstappen and Norris is the car. The Red Bull is 1 to 1,5 tenths faster and has a slightly better tyre management. That can change from next year.

[FittingMechanics]

I guess we will stay on 1 stop

I doubt it. Team is very risk averse.

I would gamble with it, but I don't think team will.

[Slahinki]

Best shot we have.

[mwillems]

I guess we will stay on 1 stop

It's an option, if Max closes quick then we might pit and burn rubber.

[Darth-Piekus]

It's a little impossible to go for one pit stop. Verstappen will probably reach us and pass us.

[michl420]

PIA could pull NOR if he is faster?

[FittingMechanics]

This is an interesting time. Safety car or a red flag would give us track position.

Low risk in trying to keep it one stop. Alonso is very far away.

[FittingMechanics]

PIA could pull NOR if he is faster?

Yeah they should get Piastri to give the tow to Norris.

[mwillems]

This is an interesting time. Safety car or a red flag would give us track position.

Low risk in trying to keep it one stop. Alonso is very far away.

Yep, it's a good point.

[Slahinki]

It's low risk to try, worst case we go back to P2, which we do if we box anyways.

[Marc.W]

Lost 2 seconds that lap, so makes sense to box, fresher tyres at the end

[FittingMechanics]

This is an interesting time. Safety car or a red flag would give us track position.

Low risk in trying to keep it one stop. Alonso is very far away.

Yep, it's a good point.

Really don't get the decision they made. Alonso was 10 seconds behind pit window.