2019 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps, Aug 30 - Sep 1

[zibby43]

Rain and/or a cool race - have Mercedes brought too many mediums?

Softer compounds tend to suffer from "cold graining" in cooler temperatures, especially with heavy fuel. Think they may have nailed the tire selection.

The W10 actually exhibited some cold graining on the softer compunds back during Barcelona testing. Was covered by Racecar Engineering.



On a drying track/in mixed conditions, however, the softer compounds can provide a bit better grip.

[Gothrek]

drastic temp drop from saturday on sunday
according to Accuweather

https://i.imgur.com/Cmti0OM.jpg

Its Belgium, dont count too heavily on predictions. Might still be totally different by Sunday. - a Belgian.

[Capharol]

drastic temp drop from saturday on sunday
according to Accuweather

https://i.imgur.com/Cmti0OM.jpg

Its Belgium, dont count too heavily on predictions. Might still be totally different by Sunday. - a Belgian.

i know but still the todays predictions arent that far off

[SiLo]

I think Mercedes might plan to just drive a lot harder for longer during the race. They say in Hungary that just having excellent race pace can open up more opportunities for strategy. Plus it's a track that you can overtake on.

[izzy]

I think Mercedes might plan to just drive a lot harder for longer during the race. They say in Hungary that just having excellent race pace can open up more opportunities for strategy. Plus it's a track that you can overtake on.

yes 4 sets of C2's out of 13 sets just gives them options doesn't it. Options, plenty of data from FP, and that car and Lewis love the harder compounds. i mean Silverstone - 1-stop and fastest lap on the C1's after 32 laps!

[Capharol]

Verstappen takes you on a round on Spa

https://www.formula1.com/en/video/2019/ ... guide.html

[F1Krof]

I think it's Ferrari's make or break moment.

[Jolle]

I think it's Ferrari's make or break moment.

I think for anybody, other than Hamilton and Mercedes, this season is a break already.

[Gothrek]

drastic temp drop from saturday on sunday
according to Accuweather

https://i.imgur.com/Cmti0OM.jpg

Its Belgium, dont count too heavily on predictions. Might still be totally different by Sunday. - a Belgian.

i know but still the todays predictions arent that far off

Typically next day predictions are quite ok. But Spa is also a bit of a special region weather wise.

[Maritimer]

Ericsson to miss the Indycar race this weekend as he got called up to Spa by Alfa. Gio to sit this one out?

[ThumbsUp]

Ericsson to miss the Indycar race this weekend as he got called up to Spa by Alfa. Gio to sit this one out?

Rumours are that Kimi did something really stupid in his holiday:

https://www.gptoday.net/nl/nieuws/f1/25 ... meo-rijden

[Capharol]

Ericsson to miss the Indycar race this weekend as he got called up to Spa by Alfa. Gio to sit this one out?

Rumours are that Kimi did something really stupid in his holiday:

https://www.gptoday.net/nl/nieuws/f1/25 ... meo-rijden

where does it say Kimi did something stupid?
in the article its saying he has stomage problems, and maybe because of that the mediabreakfast, scheduled for 8.30 is cancelled aswell.

and some on Twitter already told Ericsson is not driving

[ThumbsUp]

Ericsson to miss the Indycar race this weekend as he got called up to Spa by Alfa. Gio to sit this one out?

Rumours are that Kimi did something really stupid in his holiday:

https://www.gptoday.net/nl/nieuws/f1/25 ... meo-rijden

where does it say Kimi did something stupid?
in the article its saying he has stomage problems, and maybe because of that the mediabreakfast, scheduled for 8.30 is cancelled aswell.

and some on Twitter already told Ericsson is not driving

Thats because they edited their article! It was really there, unfortunatly diddnt make a screenshot
EDIT: You should read the comments, I guess you are a Dutchie so that wouldn't be a problem!

[Capharol]

Rumours are that Kimi did something really stupid in his holiday:

https://www.gptoday.net/nl/nieuws/f1/25 ... meo-rijden

where does it say Kimi did something stupid?
in the article its saying he has stomage problems, and maybe because of that the mediabreakfast, scheduled for 8.30 is cancelled aswell.

and some on Twitter already told Ericsson is not driving

Thats because they edited their article! It was really there, unfortunatly diddnt make a screenshot
EDIT: You should read the comments, I guess you are a Dutchie so that wouldn't be a problem!

you were correct, just saw a headline where they talked that Kimi pulled a muscle

Alfa Romeo has confirmed that Kimi Raikkonen will take part Friday practice ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, after he pulled a muscle during the summer break.

and yes i am a Dutchie but a neutral one

[godlameroso]

Unless the gap from medium to soft is over 1.3 seconds....

Ferrari brought a rocketship, 1:44 was pole in 2017, and this is just FP1.

I know it'll be closer in qualifying, but damn that's fast. Will be interesting to see their long runs in FP2.