MCLvamos wrote: ↑24 Mar 2024, 08:13
FittingMechanics wrote: ↑24 Mar 2024, 07:59
Ground Effect wrote: ↑24 Mar 2024, 07:45
P2 was right there for the taking, maybe even P2-3. Still lacking in the strategy department a bit. Lando had the pace to hold on to P2, In hindsight, he should have gotten to pit first. But still a podium and strong points haul, putting more daylight to Mercedes.
Honestly I think we cannot really blame it on strategy. I have no issues with it. On both cases Leclerc went to pit early - on the second stop Lando was about to stop but Leclerc was called in on the same lap.
A shame we didn't get a late race SC/restart to make the race more exciting.
Could have definitely gone more aggressive on the second stint and stopped a bit earlier to undercut Charles. And yes the first stop was a bit more unavoidable but we were still caught out a little. No big blunders but we definitely didn't maximise today.
I was saying to Lionsheart that the drivers would struggle to make a difference and that the Pit Crew and Pit Wall would be the ones to make a difference. Sounds like Ferrari didn't give us that opportunity.
Seems like Lando drove a solid race with Oscar not far off, but with a couple of mistakes. Nice to see the two drivers closer this season. Race pace seems to be coming to Oscar with more work to do on that and consistency and Lando is very good since Bahrain Q, definately they are looking like they can deliver results together this year.
Can't wait for Suzuka. We won't take pole without luck but it will be tight at the top and I fancy our chances in the race.