FittingMechanics wrote: ↑21 Sep 2024, 16:21
Great job by Max. This could end up being crucial.
Indeed. Didn't expect it. I guess they did something to give him more front end bite. If the rear slides, he is one of the few people who can 'contain' a swinging rear (just ask sainz)
pantherxxx wrote: ↑21 Sep 2024, 16:25
Red Bull improved a lot compared to last year in this track. It's very promising in terms of development, maybe in tracks like Austin or Mexico they can even get pole and win.
Mate, you are looking too far ahead. Nothing is conclusive just from a stupefying lap from Max. One of the best I've seen from him. The car is nowhere compared to the McLaren.
chrisc90 wrote: ↑21 Sep 2024, 16:34
P2 is as good as pole for this car on this track.
Going to be a interesting run down to Turn 1 tomorrow.
The cameras panned to ZakBrown's face for a few seconds and was focussed on Norris' face after the post quali track interviews : both of them didn't look really happy even after a spectacular pole like this. Norris was forcing a smile throughout the post pole rituals. I guess they are stunned that Max is front row for tomorrow, that's the last thing they wanted.
I still expect Norris to win, no matter whether he holds on to P1 in the first lap. It doesn't matter, the McLaren has so much pace and tyre life advantage over Redbull that he will win easily. But the long faces in McLaren (I wont believe anyone if they say it's because Piastri is P5. No, it's because their 'main villain' is starting front row).