2019 Mclaren F1 Team - Renault

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diffuser wrote:
28 Jan 2019, 21:42
godlameroso wrote:
26 Jan 2019, 15:09
Mileage from the opening practice session. All 8 days of testing with at least 100 laps each, then just keep pushing the design of the car until Melbourne.

They had plenty of time to rework the chassis to not only address its shortcomings, but to be as prepared as possible for the new regs. They are getting a massively upgraded Renault power unit.

I honestly think 2019 Mclaren will be over a second per lap faster than it was in 2018. Will that be enough, considering the deficit was 1.7 seconds, and if the new regulations slow the cars down a few tenths relative to 2018. They may be competitive enough to have a season long scrap with Renault for 4th best.
I agree with all that but I have to add that there are some fairly large question marks for RBR. The PUs are completely different. I doubt the packaging will be as efficient this first year with Honda as it was after 5 years with Renault. They've also gotten it wrong before after a rule change and taken a good part of the year to correct it. So there is hope there.
Mclaren will likely gain a handful of tenths just having a better chassis and power unit integration. I still see RBR out of reach even with the Honda engine, but they certainly won't be 1.5 seconds ahead like in 2018.

Mark my words, McLaren will not get lapped in 2018 unless they get a puncture or damage the car. With luck they can have a car capable finishing the race <20s off the race winner.
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GoranF1 wrote:
28 Jan 2019, 12:44
Manoah2u wrote:
28 Jan 2019, 01:36
GoranF1 wrote:
28 Jan 2019, 00:54


As soon as Mercedes looses domination they will start to complain like Honda, Toyota, BMW and co. and leave F1.
Mclaren will stay.
Mclaren is legend, Mercedes is ---.
perhaps you should save this comment so you can look how stupid you sound when Mclaren turns back to Mercedes, the last brand they were successfull with. #-o #-o #-o
That will not happen any time soon.
Mclaren and winning won't happen anytime soon.
meanwhile, Mercedes, on the other hand, will be winning in 2019 like it's a walk in the park, just like they have been doing since 2014 oh and yes, before that too - with Brawn and Mclaren.

so you're quote needs adapting

correctly it would be
Mclaren is the dusty remnant of a former legend, Mercedes is the formidable, winning giant wearing the crown for 5 seasons straight.
"Explain the ending to F1 in football terms"
"Hamilton was beating Verstappen 7-0, then the ref decided F%$& rules, next goal wins
while also sending off 4 Hamilton players to make it more interesting"

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Renault will have a new engine test bench to use from next month which should provide the Formula 1 manufacturer better reliability validation and be compatible with more powerful engines
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-t ... t/4329797/

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M840TR wrote:
29 Jan 2019, 08:33
Renault will have a new engine test bench to use from next month which should provide the Formula 1 manufacturer better reliability validation and be compatible with more powerful engines
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-t ... t/4329797/
Good news, though I think the (theoretically) improved results that this should bring will take some time to be visible.

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Vasconia wrote:
29 Jan 2019, 11:49
M840TR wrote:
29 Jan 2019, 08:33
Renault will have a new engine test bench to use from next month which should provide the Formula 1 manufacturer better reliability validation and be compatible with more powerful engines
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-t ... t/4329797/
Good news, though I think the (theoretically) improved results that this should bring will take some time to be visible.
It'll be operational next month for the pre-season testing.

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New Sponsor Announced
Формула 1 на Македонски - The first ever Macedonian Formula 1 YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkjCv ... 6rVRgKASwg

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McLaren and Estrella Galicia 0,0 announce long-term Formula 1 partnership
https://www.mclaren.com/formula1/partne ... rtnership/

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Apparently, not a major sponsor.

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Better than nothing...

Might pay Saintz's salary.

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mclaren111 wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:27
Better than nothing...

Might pay Saintz's salary.
It's SAINZ #-o #-o #-o

also, estrella garcia is there because of Sainz,
not the other way around. He brings it with him to Mclaren.
"Explain the ending to F1 in football terms"
"Hamilton was beating Verstappen 7-0, then the ref decided F%$& rules, next goal wins
while also sending off 4 Hamilton players to make it more interesting"

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Manoah2u wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:36
mclaren111 wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:27
Better than nothing...

Might pay Saintz's salary.
It's SAINZ #-o #-o #-o

also, estrella garcia is there because of Sainz,
not the other way around. He brings it with him to Mclaren.
Echo the above sentiments as soon as Sainz signed Estrella was always going to move with him as he’s a personal sponsor of theirs, much like when they moved to Renault with him.

Let’s hope that this is not one of the two sponsors that Zak said they’d signed. If so, talk about a anticlimax

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Manoah2u wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:36
mclaren111 wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:27
Better than nothing...

Might pay Saintz's salary.
It's SAINZ #-o #-o #-o

also, estrella garcia is there because of Sainz,
not the other way around. He brings it with him to Mclaren.
A spelling error... My God I'm so sorry... How could I... Will have to kill myself now... :( :(

That's why I said "might pay"...

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_cerber1 wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:17
Apparently, not a major sponsor.
Even 'small' sponsors in F1 are worth at least 2-3 million, especially for big names like Mclaren.

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Mclaren fires 2019 car for first time - with video
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... 9/4331225/

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Manoah2u wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:36
mclaren111 wrote:
31 Jan 2019, 14:27
Better than nothing...

Might pay Saintz's salary.
It's SAINZ #-o #-o #-o

also, estrella garcia is there because of Sainz,
not the other way around. He brings it with him to Mclaren.
It's Galicia...
Sorry couldn't resist!