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No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton. The race will be decided by who can make the tires last the best while maintaining pace.
Did u see the party mode? Verstappen in S1 was same as Renault. Damm Ferrari have found something with their new floor. Expect them to dominate the rest of the seas on. Redbull now close to Mclaren then Ferrari.
But Singapore is not Silverstone. Overtaking is hard, and giving that Ferrari seems to do well now on the corners too. How you can overtake a car that have a big advantage on straight?godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:09No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton.
Max himself said that Qualy is 95% of the race.godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:09No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton. The race will be decided by who can make the tires last the best while maintaining pace.
They have to pit and don't think that they can out front of ham and versMarti_EF3 wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:11But Singapore is not Silverstone. Overtaking is hard, and giving that Ferrari seems to do well now on the corners too. How you can overtake a car that have a big advantage on straight?godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:09No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton.
Overtaking while racing is hard, safety cars are guaranteed and will change things. It could be a boring race, but the pace is there, I feel that Ferrari can be overtaken due to the race pace disparity. Leclerc will be defending from Hamilton, or Verstappen. The start will be crucial, staying out of trouble will be priority 1, clearing Vettel will be priority 2.Marti_EF3 wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:11But Singapore is not Silverstone. Overtaking is hard, and giving that Ferrari seems to do well now on the corners too. How you can overtake a car that have a big advantage on straight?godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:09No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton.
First he have to clear Vettel. If he can`t overtake him on the start (giving the poor starts, doubt it), he will fall behind because I doubt Vettel can handle the pace of Hamilton and Leclerc. It's hard to be optimistic right now, Ferrari have owned everyone today. Let's see what the new fuel will bring, but I think that on the chasis side they are more focused on 2020 right now... A shame for the rest of the season will be less exciting, but good if at 2020 they are fighting from the startetusch wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:19They have to pit and don't think that they can out front of ham and versMarti_EF3 wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:11But Singapore is not Silverstone. Overtaking is hard, and giving that Ferrari seems to do well now on the corners too. How you can overtake a car that have a big advantage on straight?godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:09
No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton.
I think yes, things can happen, but the odds are against a positive result. You're basically looking for a hail mary. Ferrari hold all the cards including having both cars ahead of RBR. The could let LeClerc go and tell Vettel to slow the pack.godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:23Overtaking while racing is hard, safety cars are guaranteed and will change things. It could be a boring race, but the pace is there, I feel that Ferrari can be overtaken due to the race pace disparity. Leclerc will be defending from Hamilton, or Verstappen. The start will be crucial, staying out of trouble will be priority 1, clearing Vettel will be priority 2.Marti_EF3 wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:11But Singapore is not Silverstone. Overtaking is hard, and giving that Ferrari seems to do well now on the corners too. How you can overtake a car that have a big advantage on straight?godlameroso wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:09
No, it's not over. The race pace isn't there. We saw that Leclerc was very close to qualifying on pole in Silverstone, but they were nowhere in the race compared to Verstappen or Hamilton.
It is a short run to turn 1 and Max will have the outside, so the focus should be coming out of turn 5 as he'll have the inside. Vettel's speed means he could also have the inside coming off the DRS straight.
If he manages to clear Vettel, then he will start pulling away with the lead pack, because Hamilton will be held up by Leclerc(Vettel is not as fast as the top 3 IMO) as tire wear starts to set in, probably by lap 12. Virtual or actual safety car can change the whole course of the race, so they need to be reacted to quickly, although luck plays a part as you can be further or closer to the pit lane at the time of the incident. It's easier to react if such an incident happens in sector 2 than when you're in sector 3. There's definitely a podium to play for tomorrow, or even the win is possible, let me remind you that the race is 61 laps, the softs can't last more than 14-17 laps so a 2 stopper is probably a given.
I think an aggressive SMH strategy could work out. The pace disparity between worn and fresh rubber will be in the order of seconds per lap.
Why be pessimistic?
No one said anything wrong with Ferrari. We're talking about how RBR and Honda are doingJordanMugen wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 16:56Why be pessimistic?
Ferrari should be congratulated for doing the best job!
Clearly Red Bull - Honda is not good enough in qualifying at Singapore. Perhaps the blame is mainly on Honda side for lack of power...? Or chassis is losing time too? Who knows, anyhow nothing wrong with Ferrari winning by doing the best job.
