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Lewis Hamilton has won the German Grand Prix in dominant fashion, leading each lap after taking the lead at the start of the race. Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen completed the podium whereas Nico Rosberg finished 4th following a difficult start and an in-race time penalty.
FIA´s rules change more than the weather in my area, and it changes a lot. At least the limitation will continue between the formation lap and the start which I think is pretty good.jericho wrote:You mean this:domh245 wrote:Tobi Gruener now saying that the Radio Ban is going to be lifted, and that track limits are no longer going to be penalised, although it isn't clear if this starts for this weekend or not
https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/758701987269578752
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Tyre degradation??Manjhi wrote:I don't know the exact reason, but have seen the Bulls closing the gaps to Mercs after 8-10 laps from the start of the race.flickerf1 wrote: Why would he struggle after 10 laps?
It could be anything why the gap is closing. Saving tires, saving engine. Lewis managing the gap with Nico, etc.Vasconia wrote:Tyre degradation??Manjhi wrote:I don't know the exact reason, but have seen the Bulls closing the gaps to Mercs after 8-10 laps from the start of the race.flickerf1 wrote: Why would he struggle after 10 laps?
Anyway this is not Monaco and this track is pretty good for Mercedes.
Yes, it would be easier to judge if Nico is leading because I know Lewis wouldnt be saving a sh*t hahaha.WaikeCU wrote: It could be anything why the gap is closing. Saving tires, saving engine. Lewis managing the gap with Nico, etc.
Wouldn't be saving? Lewis has to save all he can. Compared to Nico, he's already on his 5th PU and has none left without taking a grid penalty. He has the confidence of a champion, knowing that saving his tires and managing the gap would mean Rosberg driving in his turbulent air and eating away his tires and because Lewis' tires are fresher, he's bound to go quicker than Nico when in front. Lewis knows that Nico doesn't overtake him that easily, so he knows how big a gap is needed to let Nico stay behind him.Vasconia wrote:Yes, it would be easier to judge if Nico is leading because I know Lewis wouldnt be saving a sh*t hahaha.WaikeCU wrote: It could be anything why the gap is closing. Saving tires, saving engine. Lewis managing the gap with Nico, etc.
But if Nico is leading I cant imagine Lewis saving too much, I can see him fighting for the victory until the very last lap.(because we have already seen this)WaikeCU wrote:Wouldn't be saving? Lewis has to save all he can. Compared to Nico, he's already on his 5th PU and has none left without taking a grid penalty. He has the confidence of a champion, knowing that saving his tires and managing the gap would mean Rosberg driving in his turbulent air and eating away his tires and because Lewis' tires are fresher, he's bound to go quicker than Nico when in front. Lewis knows that Nico doesn't overtake him that easily, so he knows how big a gap is needed to let Nico stay behind him.Vasconia wrote:Yes, it would be easier to judge if Nico is leading because I know Lewis wouldnt be saving a sh*t hahaha.WaikeCU wrote: It could be anything why the gap is closing. Saving tires, saving engine. Lewis managing the gap with Nico, etc.
True. That's why it's crucial for Lewis to be ahead of Nico. Also crucial that Lewis has to create that buffer of points ahead on Nico, knowing when he has to put a new PU in the back, he'll have to endure a grid drop. That will mean it will be most likely he'll end up 2nd if he slices through the field early on. If not, if he's stuck in traffic, I can't see him get by those RB's that easily.Vasconia wrote:But if Nico is leading I cant imagine Lewis saving too much, I can see him fighting for the victory until the very last lap.(because we have already seen this)WaikeCU wrote:Wouldn't be saving? Lewis has to save all he can. Compared to Nico, he's already on his 5th PU and has none left without taking a grid penalty. He has the confidence of a champion, knowing that saving his tires and managing the gap would mean Rosberg driving in his turbulent air and eating away his tires and because Lewis' tires are fresher, he's bound to go quicker than Nico when in front. Lewis knows that Nico doesn't overtake him that easily, so he knows how big a gap is needed to let Nico stay behind him.Vasconia wrote:
Yes, it would be easier to judge if Nico is leading because I know Lewis wouldnt be saving a sh*t hahaha.
This is why I say that it would be a more useful scenario to see which difference is the real one between them and RB.
It's Spa next up. Hamilton is fine as far as ICE's go it's the other stuff.WaikeCU wrote:True. That's why it's crucial for Lewis to be ahead of Nico. Also crucial that Lewis has to create that buffer of points ahead on Nico, knowing when he has to put a new PU in the back, he'll have to endure a grid drop. That will mean it will be most likely he'll end up 2nd if he slices through the field early on. If not, if he's stuck in traffic, I can't see him get by those RB's that easily.Vasconia wrote:But if Nico is leading I cant imagine Lewis saving too much, I can see him fighting for the victory until the very last lap.(because we have already seen this)WaikeCU wrote:
Wouldn't be saving? Lewis has to save all he can. Compared to Nico, he's already on his 5th PU and has none left without taking a grid penalty. He has the confidence of a champion, knowing that saving his tires and managing the gap would mean Rosberg driving in his turbulent air and eating away his tires and because Lewis' tires are fresher, he's bound to go quicker than Nico when in front. Lewis knows that Nico doesn't overtake him that easily, so he knows how big a gap is needed to let Nico stay behind him.
This is why I say that it would be a more useful scenario to see which difference is the real one between them and RB.
Checo and Hulk set their times on the mediums I think.Manjhi wrote:FP1 classifications :
Pos Driver Car Time Gap Laps
1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m15.517s - 32
2 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1m15.843s 0.326s 30
3 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1m16.667s 1.150s 29
4 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1m16.852s 1.335s 23
5 Max Verstappen Red Bull/Renault 1m16.927s 1.410s 29
6 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull/Renault 1m17.089s 1.572s 30
7 Fernando Alonso McLaren/Honda 1m17.183s 1.666s 18
8 Jenson Button McLaren/Honda 1m17.612s 2.095s 15
9 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso/Ferrari 1m18.008s 2.491s 25
10 Carlos Sainz Toro Rosso/Ferrari 1m18.044s 2.527s 22
11 Marcus Ericsson Sauber/Ferrari 1m18.198s 2.681s 28
12 Valtteri Bottas Williams/Mercedes 1m18.210s 2.693s 37
13 Felipe Massa Williams/Mercedes 1m18.322s 2.805s 33
14 Romain Grosjean Haas/Ferrari 1m18.589s 3.072s 20
15 Nico Hulkenberg Force India/Mercedes 1m18.591s 3.074s 35
16 Sergio Perez Force India/Mercedes 1m18.628s 3.111s 29
17 Charles Leclerc Haas/Ferrari 1m18.882s 3.365s 32
18 Kevin Magnussen Renault 1m18.933s 3.416s 35
19 Felipe Nasr Sauber/Ferrari 1m18.961s 3.444s 22
20 Esteban Ocon Renault 1m18.981s 3.464s 30
21 Rio Haryanto Manor/Mercedes 1m19.167s 3.650s 34
22 Pascal Wehrlein Manor/Mercedes 1m19.975s 4.458s 33
Certainly on a power specific track Mclaren has closed the gap to RedBull, I think Williams & Force India are in serious trouble for the second part of this season.
My badflickerf1 wrote: Checo and Hulk set their times on the mediums I think.
didn't notice that, but even if add 0.8-1.0 to the time set by the Force India they are still behind Alonso. And the Mclarens are very close to the Bulls.