2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[FittingMechanics]

I knew there had to be more. Let's see what ferrari have

Looks like they don't have enough.

Hopefully this is the qualy and race pace. It would be ideal if VER finishes P5 and loses 15 points to Norris.

[Marc.W]

Judging by previous years I'm hoping we don't end up on pole on purpose lol

[CjC]

Judging by previous years I'm hoping we don't end up on pole on purpose lol

Pole would be terrible here in my pessimistic but seasoned opinion

[Mcl_G10]

Judging by previous years I'm hoping we don't end up on pole on purpose lol

Being swarmed before turn 1 is a big possibility from p1 or p2 bit I think I'd still probably rather be there and have max in p5 which is a possibility.

[Emag]

This is the worst track to have pole and overtaking is really difficult. I am hoping they start 2nd and 3rd to be honest.

[Szabi1112]

I knew there had to be more. Let's see what ferrari have

Looks like they don't have enough.

Hopefully this is the qualy and race pace. It would be ideal if VER finishes P5 and loses 15 points to Norris.

Or hopefully somebody push him out of the race… thats what he would really deserve. Just think of Austia or Austin. That would be ideal but i dont want to be wicked

[CjC]

Judging by previous years I'm hoping we don't end up on pole on purpose lol

Being swarmed before turn 1 is a big possibility from p1 or p2 bit I think I'd still probably rather be there and have max in p5 which is a possibility.

IF Lando is pole and Verstappen is P5, Verstappen will still send one up the inside of Lando no matter where they are relative to each other on track

[Marc.W]

Judging by previous years I'm hoping we don't end up on pole on purpose lol

Being swarmed before turn 1 is a big possibility from p1 or p2 bit I think I'd still probably rather be there and have max in p5 which is a possibility.

IF Lando is pole and Verstappen is P5, Verstappen will still send one up the inside of Lando no matter where they are relative to each other on track

And Lando will get a penalty for it

[FittingMechanics]

Why would it be better to start P2 or P3? Air is less dense so slipstream is not really that powerful. The run is long but it's not really because of the slipstream but because the track is wide and everyone just catches up. I've watched starts in previous years and slipstream was never a factor. It was usually better reaction/start and then courage on the brakes in T1.

I would still prefer P1 and P2 and to get Piastri to block if needed.

If Max is close to Norris it will be fireworks for sure.

[CjC]

Being swarmed before turn 1 is a big possibility from p1 or p2 bit I think I'd still probably rather be there and have max in p5 which is a possibility.

IF Lando is pole and Verstappen is P5, Verstappen will still send one up the inside of Lando no matter where they are relative to each other on track

And Lando will get a penalty for it

[Emag]

Why would it be better to start P2 or P3? Air is less dense so slipstream is not really that powerful. The run is long but it's not really because of the slipstream but because the track is wide and everyone just catches up. I've watched starts in previous years and slipstream was never a factor. It was usually better reaction/start and then courage on the brakes in T1.

I would still prefer P1 and P2 and to get Piastri to block if needed.

If Max is close to Norris it will be fireworks for sure.

The only way pole keeps P1 after T1 in this track is by getting a better start than P2 and immediately covering the inside. If anything other than that happens, then you get a mess, with whoever getting the inside first taking the lead and a dice roll dictates what happens behind.

[MTudor]

When I saw the clip from yesterday with Lando,he said there is not much improvment and he made a smirk,Iknew then that they are on the right path ))

[Emag]

When I saw the clip from yesterday with Lando,he said there is not much improvment and he made a smirk,Iknew then that they are on the right path ))

Well if you go by FP3, he would be right because Oscar was faster than him on the older spec floor.

[FittingMechanics]

When I saw the clip from yesterday with Lando,he said there is not much improvment and he made a smirk,Iknew then that they are on the right path ))

Well if you go by FP3, he would be right because Oscar was faster than him on the older spec floor.

It's just FP as usual but we do need to remind ourselves that Norris didn't run in FP1. Also he had to evaluate the floor. It's likely he is not at his limit. I expect him to put 1-2 tenths on Piastri in qualifying. Hopefully for front row lockout.

How will the fans with memory of 1 race react to that.

[mwillems]

Some data from yesterday:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ga0irXhbMAE ... ame=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ga0kLfob0AA ... ame=medium

According to Formula Data Analysis, in FP2 SAI was 0.178s quicker than PIA, but McL's engine mode was clearly lower!

1)TOP SPEEDS
Ferrari: 352km/h... and it's still FP2!
+5km/h vs RedBull, +9km/h vs McL
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ga0ESRma4AA ... name=large

2)BEST SECTORS
In fact, SAI/LEC were quickest in S1 (two long straights)
McL dominated the slow S3
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ga0ESReaQAA ... name=large

3)Carlossainz55 vs OscarPiastri
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ga0ESReagAA ... name=large
SAI's higher engine power is clear as day: he gained significantly through all the straights

Once McL turns up the power, they should be on par or quicker than Ferrari

We are already faster than Ferrari in FP3.

Ferrari are slower on a quick lap. I don't know they pushed more, they just tend to have a set up that has more top speed and higher revs. You'll see the same trait in Q.

They'll be better in the race, but right now it's looking business as usual for Mclaren