2017 Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg 7-9 Jul

[DarkSurferZA]

Just seen the split comparison between the Merc and Ferrari, even when the Ferrari gets the better exit from the corners, the Merc has a serious straight line advantage.

Qualy mode++++++

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[Phil]

I am just thinking out loud here...

Tire wear should be minimal, regardless which compound. Also the performance between tires should be quite close too.

Big question in determing Hamiltons race is how long the Ultras will last first stint for the top 10. Best case, he doesnt lose a position at the start. The question then will become if he can get past the cars ahead on pace alone, and if yes, how long it will take.

This will then show how effective his SS/? race will be. If he loses too much time behind slower paced cars, the tire offset will probably only get him behind the RedBulls.

Either way, this being a one stop race, i cant see him contesting for the win, unless there is gonna be mayhem due to rain or something.

I am gonnabe careful and predict 4th for more or less normal race conditions. Bottas will hopefully get the win ahead of Vettel. Then i think kimi and one of the RedBulls will finish ahead of Hamilton. Cant see much beyond that to be honest.

Something like Bot, Vet, RedBull, Kimi, Ham...


This being probably a one stop race for most, i cant see a safety car being a help either. Regardless when and if there is one, most will probably stop and finish the race on the prime tire. Hamilton will do the opposite, but not sure that will yield much advantage given how close the tires are in performance.

[GoranF1]

Please tell me its going to rain?

[TAG]

Fans reporting mild showers at the track.

[SchuMassa]

Manuel Oberhuber‏ @manu_bx 1 min
First showers north of the circuit. More to come within next hours.

[atanatizante]

Accuweather says:



Now had it rains after the first pit stop those who will take a longer first stint will have a good chance to cut back 22 or so seconds ...

[SchuMassa]

Accuweather says:

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Now had it rains after the first pit stop those how will take a longer first stint will have a good chance to cut back 22 or so seconds ...

And an early SC might easily play into their hands as well.

[SchuMassa]

Ian Fergusson‏ @fergieweather
1hr to race start & clouds building around Spielberg. MeteoFrance go with 70% chance of thundery showers during race.

[rscsr]

Set for a damp start?
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DESWiYPWsAAZqz-.jpg:large

it is raining in Vienna already. So rain might be ready for the start

[JonoNic]

I rather hope that Vettel does well and win this race. Merc will be dominant in the next few races. A chasing Hamilton is much more exciting for this championship.

[Phil]

Set for a damp start?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DESV-lwXYAAqoPx.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DESWiYPWsAAZqz-.jpg:large

it is raining in Vienna already. So rain might be ready for the start

I'm fairly certain Vienna is not any benchmark, as the clouds and therefore the weather is moving from South-West to North-East. Spielberg is quite a bit to the west of Vienna (and more influenced by the mountains).

[Phil]

Apparently on ORF they just said that Hamilton has the highest topspeed, so another indication that Hamiltons car may be more set up towards starting in the midfield.

[RZS10]

Kvyat did not learn a single thing since taking out Vettel in Russia...

[TAG]

Vettel can't keep his eyes on his own plate can he? Looking for a Bottas jump start, he can't accept being beaten.

[JonoNic]

Vettel can't keep his eyes on his own plate can he? Looking for a Bottas jump start, he can't accept being beaten.

Ric reported it too.

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