But that was because of the tires.
I thought 2010 was the best season in recent memory, when Alonso, Webber, Vettel and Hamilton all still had a shot at the WDC in the final race.
Let’s just hold that thought for a second- the dust isn’t even up in the air yet let alone settled!PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:08Whelp.. Looks like the Renault move was a bad choice for Ricciardo. At least he gets more money.
Danny Ric's success at Renault, and that of the team itself, is going to be directly tied to the level of commitment within Renault.Mansell89 wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:20Let’s just hold that thought for a second- the dust isn’t even up in the air yet let alone settled!PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:08Whelp.. Looks like the Renault move was a bad choice for Ricciardo. At least he gets more money.
Renault is very much the 2021 bet- Danny knows that and gets two years (and as you rightly point out, plenty of Aussie dollars) to get an idea of just how well Renault are moving in that direction.
To my untrained eye their car doesn’t look heavily evolved from last year and I suspect their development plan this year is a little more aggressive. Key thing first is the PU gains- we will see whether they can do some overtaking tomorrow.
Red Bull might not necessarily be in the title hunt either, though Melbourne never sees their car to best effect and they’ll come alive on some other circuits I’m sure.
Fascinating to watch.
Please. Ferrari is "incompetent" huh? Then what is everyone else besides Mercedes? Criminally inept?siskue2005 wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 21:17And whose fault is that?
Mercedes for doing their job?
Or the incompetent Ferrari team with their high budget?
Are you suggesting Renault are favourites for 2021?Mansell89 wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:20Let’s just hold that thought for a second- the dust isn’t even up in the air yet let alone settled!PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:08Whelp.. Looks like the Renault move was a bad choice for Ricciardo. At least he gets more money.
Renault is very much the 2021 bet- Danny knows that and gets two years (and as you rightly point out, plenty of Aussie dollars) to get an idea of just how well Renault are moving in that direction.
To my untrained eye their car doesn’t look heavily evolved from last year and I suspect their development plan this year is a little more aggressive. Key thing first is the PU gains- we will see whether they can do some overtaking tomorrow.
Red Bull might not necessarily be in the title hunt either, though Melbourne never sees their car to best effect and they’ll come alive on some other circuits I’m sure.
Fascinating to watch.
If Kimi had a clear run too. Some driver's Q2 times were slower than their Q1, which could indicate they may have been held up.NathanOlder wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 19:53He was making the point that, you say Alfa is a better car and Norris out did Giovinazzi. When Norris out did both Alfa drivers, so that points more towards the Mclaren being better than the Alfa. You make a point in that Giovinazzi messed up and couldn't put together the good enough sectors when it counted. When it was both drivers than were beat by Norris.ispano6 wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 19:18And Max outqualified Leclerc. Your point is?SmallSoldier wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 10:38
You forgot one other thing... He also outqualified Kimi... Lol
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My point is simply that qualifying results are not reflective of true or outright pace (whatever that means to you) but the result of a driver putting together a sufficient time at an opportune moment when it matters. In that regard Norris as a driver/car combination delivered where as RBR Gasly laid an egg. Will we consistently see Norris ahead of Gasly? Time will tell.
Sainz unlucky not to progress because of Kubica's puncture. Norris has clear runs and best both Alfas.
Yes i believe he is hunting for Vettels seat. But next to Verstappen, he may look bad. So beter to take some money, try to look faster than Hulk en be there, when Vettel is leaving for a new adventure.
Indeed, but the Carlos Ghosn situation may directly affect Renault's commitment to F1.Ringleheim wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:34
I assume Ricciardo was given a sales pitch and convinced that Renault is prepared to pour it on and commit to being at the front of the grid.
Don't forget the company car he gets, a shinny new TwingoPlatinumZealot wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:08Whelp.. Looks like the Renault move was a bad choice for Ricciardo. At least he gets more money.
Let's not put the cart before the horse. Ricciardo has to defeat the Hulk before he does anything else. I'm thinking Saturdays are going to go to Hulkenberg and Sundays to Ricciardo.
well Hulk was the best of the rest at the end of last season, so he aint one to beat easily
I think he just sees it as a seat while the music has stopped. When it plays again he will feel no family to Renault and take what ever is the best looking job. Had he stayed at RBR, he probably would have had a stressful season and possibly a damaged reputation. Where he is now, he would have to try real hard to make himself look a worse package to be picked up than he would had he stayed at RBR, and as noted, he gets a few more piles in the bank.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:08Whelp.. Looks like the Renault move was a bad choice for Ricciardo. At least he gets more money.
I suggest you read the whole sentence in context!Ringleheim wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 22:39Please. Ferrari is "incompetent" huh?