2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[Emag]

Apparently they just get fined for an unsafe release in qualifying. Thank god. It would suck for Oscar to get scewed again by a silly mistake from the team.

[ScottR267]

Hopefully nothing will happen. Last race Max Verstappen acted like a jackass in the FP3 when he passed Lando Norris in an illegal way inside the pits and then he rode the white line passing both Mercedes which is again illegal. He was never noted.

This is qualifying, that was free practice. Competitive session makes the penalty for impeding always a lot worse

Being practise or qualifying shouldn't be an excuse. A rule is a rule. You can't enforce rules depending on team. Max Verstappen in Austria with what he did should have had a 2 race ban back in the 90s and 00s.

And yet if that was Max and Red Bull with the unsafe release you’d be calling for a penalty.

If anyone wants rules enforced or relaxed for certain teams it’s you mate…..

[Darth-Piekus]

It's not just an example. There are plenty of examples. I don't see why Piastri should get something more than a fine when Leclerc and Stroll used their cars as weapons against other drivers. Piastri and Hamilton got a penalty for impeding drivers even though it was impossible to avoid in both situations yet Sainz got nothing for impeding Lando in Montreal even though he had ways to avoid it. And let's not open Pandora's Box that is Max Verstappen and his behavior which he would have been banned for some races in a previous decade.

I want rules to be enforced equally Scott and I want punishment for the action, not the result.

[geogate]

The guy has one job!
Lucky get out of jail if it is only a fine for Oscar

[ScottR267]

It's not just an example. There are plenty of examples. I don't see why Piastri should get something more than a fine when Leclerc and Stroll used their cars as weapons against other drivers. Piastri and Hamilton got a penalty for impeding drivers even though it was impossible to avoid in both situations yet Sainz got nothing for impeding Lando in Montreal even though he had ways to avoid it. And let's not open Pandora's Box that is Max Verstappen and his behavior which he would have been banned for some races in a previous decade.

I want rules to be enforced equally Scott.

You’re not comparing apples with apples…..

[Darth-Piekus]

I want rules to be enforced equally Scott.

You’re not comparing apples with apples…..
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I'm comparing situations with even worse situations. I agree on one thing though. The one responsible of watching traffic was sleeping royally.

[Mcl_G10]

Watching landos on board....it's looks so calm and smooth, no fighting it at all.

[Mcl_G10]

Was lando on new or used?

[mwillems]

Didn't realise Sainz has a new ICE for Monza. That's going to be a boost.

[Darth-Piekus]

Did Lando did his time in a slipstream or without?

[mwillems]

Was lando on new or used?

New.

[mwillems]

Looks like Ferrari were indeed pushing more in FP3, as I posted.

[Darth-Piekus]

Things are looking good I must say. The car seems to have hidden speed in FP3 which shows it on Qualifying. Hamilton though will be a tough opponent to beat.

Norris probably won't do another lap. Does Piastri have enough soft tyres to do time now and two new sets for Q3?

[Emag]

Looks like Ferrari were indeed pushing more in FP3, as I posted.

I don't think Ferrari was pushing, but their car is naturally very good on its tires this year. I got "tricked" a bit because they had impeccable consistency and speed on used tires and I just assumed there would be more margin for improvement for them.

As for now, it seems I overestimated their advantage, but let's wait for Q3.

[mwillems]

It's very tight, still can't call it.