2018 French Grand Prix, Le Castellet, June 22-24

[zibby43]

...but it looks like Ferrari tyres.

Lots of hypersofts for everyone.

There are no Hypersofts here. Ultrasofts are the softest.

And the reduced tread depth tires used in Barcelona will be used here once again.

Sorry, I read the tyre chart incorrectly.

No worries at all! It's happened to us all in the Pirelli era; that I can assure you!

[zibby43]

...but it looks like Ferrari tyres.

Lots of hypersofts for everyone.

There are no Hypersofts here. Ultrasofts are the softest.

And the reduced tread depth tires used in Barcelona will be used here once again.

Exactly. This and the new Mercedes PU, will we see another dominant victory by Mercedes?

If they're not very strong in France, then I think it will be the proper time for them to start worrying.

[zibby43]

Looks like a happy hunting ground for Ferrari tbh. Track has similarities that of China and Bahrain.
I predict another Vettel Pole & Victory. Good luck catching him.

Most people think this track is very similar to Spain though

Yep. And similar to Silverstone. Like these circuits, Paul Ricard puts a lot more energy through the tires (partially thanks to the surface itself, partially thanks to the layout) than China and Bahrain.

Which is why the reduced tread depth compounds are being brought to France.

[F1Krof]

Looks like a happy hunting ground for Ferrari tbh. Track has similarities that of China and Bahrain.
I predict another Vettel Pole & Victory. Good luck catching him.

Most people think this track is very similar to Spain though

Well, I'm not entirely convinced. Some high speed corners for sure, but the more you look at it, the more it resounded like China. It remains to be seen. But I'm not sure if I heard correct, but did the track got resurfaced this year? I'm curious. If it is smooth as it was in Spain, I think it will be more towards Mercedes, but again Ferrari's impressive on any track.

[JonoNic]

this is from tickets.formula1.com - those are all the 'grand'stands:

Thanks for your reply RZS10.

[Fulcrum]

So... what's going to happen to the F1 tyres if they hit the blue run-off? How abrasive is it, and how much damage will it do to the tyres?

[Vasconia]

A few years ago, fans complained about the new tracks… F1 goes to an old track, people still complaining…
Really, it's getting anoying Reading comments… Monaco almost doesn't have any straight, people say that no longer should be in modern F1… this track, with long straight, fast corners, it's reasonably wide… also doesn't should be in modern F1.

Maybe the problems are not the tracks…

Are you really expecting the whole internet/F1 fans community to agree on something?

We can all agree it's going to rain during qualifying.

Well, its about time to see some rain. No rain on Sunday?

[Andres125sx]

A few years ago, fans complained about the new tracks… F1 goes to an old track, people still complaining…
Really, it's getting anoying Reading comments… Monaco almost doesn't have any straight, people say that no longer should be in modern F1… this track, with long straight, fast corners, it's reasonably wide… also doesn't should be in modern F1.

Maybe the problems are not the tracks…

Are you really expecting the whole internet/F1 fans community to agree on something?

We can all agree it's going to rain during qualifying.

Great, but I´d prefer on sunday

[Andres125sx]

A few years ago, fans complained about the new tracks… F1 goes to an old track, people still complaining…
Really, it's getting anoying Reading comments… Monaco almost doesn't have any straight, people say that no longer should be in modern F1… this track, with long straight, fast corners, it's reasonably wide… also doesn't should be in modern F1.

Maybe the problems are not the tracks…

Are you really expecting the whole internet/F1 fans community to agree on something?

As part of growing, there comes a point when your entire wardrobe becomes useless as you have outgrown them. The strengths and demands of modern F1 cars are vastly different to that of cars from a decade or two ago. If a track like Montreal couldn't offer a proper racing fight for the leading group, you have to understand that there is something not right. Either you change the cars back to suit them to the circuits the way they exist, OR change the layout of the circuits to suit the strengths of the modern cars. I don't see it to be any tougher to understand.

A decade or two from now, when FIA would have made enormous progress on Safety and the cars breach 400 kph barrier and move closer to 500 kph (if F1 doesn't get there, I am sure some other series would get there, the new test for maglev is 600 kph for normal passenger usage, where would Maglev be in 20 years and how would F1 appear in front of ordinary train journey), should these circuits remain the way they are? OR Should they change to accommodate the demands of those cars? It's like either you get stuck in the past or change to accommodate the future. Change is the only constant, to the cars and to the circuits.

Agree, but new tracks with huge safety zones are useless if Monaco remains on the calendar, because rules must still limit the cars to be safe there, so we can´t enjoy the benefits of modern and safe tracks where cars could be cornering at 6G with a top speed of 400km/h

[Vasconia]

Mercedes will dominate because of the changed tyre construction. Hamilton fans will relate it to superior Hamilton driving. Mercedes fans will say its because the new PU has XX amount of HP more than the 'lame' Ferrai PU and Valterri fans will say, wait, does he have any fans?

dude, put a rest to this tire nonsense already! ferrari have confirmed it was a setup problem in spain so expect them to improve this weekend regardless of tire

Ferrari will need a lot of running this weekend if they want to find a better set-up than in Barcelona. So they need a dry weather for all the FPs, if not they will suffer.

[Vettel165]

Mercedes will dominate because of the changed tyre construction. Hamilton fans will relate it to superior Hamilton driving. Mercedes fans will say its because the new PU has XX amount of HP more than the 'lame' Ferrai PU and Valterri fans will say, wait, does he have any fans?

dude, put a rest to this tire nonsense already! ferrari have confirmed it was a setup problem in spain so expect them to improve this weekend regardless of tire

Ferrari will need a lot of running this weekend if they want to find a better set-up than in Barcelona. So they need a dry weather for all the FPs, if not they will suffer.

Its gonna be hot and sunny with air temperatures peaking between 25-28C.

[designf1]

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[godlameroso]

dude, put a rest to this tire nonsense already! ferrari have confirmed it was a setup problem in spain so expect them to improve this weekend regardless of tire

Ferrari will need a lot of running this weekend if they want to find a better set-up than in Barcelona. So they need a dry weather for all the FPs, if not they will suffer.

Its gonna be hot and sunny with air temperatures peaking between 25-28C.

I have a chance of rain both Saturday and Sunday with Sunday being more likely now.

[Vasconia]

https://twitter.com/ImanHansra/status/1 ... 7304273921

" with most races this year, a one-stop is likely, especially given the fact that the track was recently been resurfaced, lowering degradation yet further, in a similar manner to Barcelona".



I don´t understand why Pirelli is so conservative. Man, another one-stop race. I hope he is wrong and tyre degration is higher than expected.

[djones]

I've mentioned it already, but honestly the more I look at the track, these blue stripes everywhere are hurting my eyes/brain.