[ 2020 ] Mclaren F1 Team - Renault

[diffuser]

i think the harder tires worked better for the Mclaren at this track, can be just that.. we might be best performing tomorrow once the hard tire comes on.. i think Lando will pit earlier than others to undercut like lap 10 ?

I doubt it or I hope not...Don't forget everyone, 11 down, will likely start on hard. You pit on lap 10, you'll get stuck behind them. Basically, I think Norris is getting screwed cause of that Q2 tire rule.

[diffuser]

What's with the cooling problems that Sainz has? Why just him?

[ThePapayaJaguar]

Many sources are reporting that the high rake philosophy is making Red Bull hit its performance ceiling. We also have a high rake. The general consensus is that high rake cars are more challenging to set up than ones with low rake (right?). I just hope that letting Pat Fry go wasn't a mistake considering last year's car was kinder on tires.

[Ground Effect]

What's with the cooling problems that Sainz has? Why just him?

He’s going to Ferrari....

[_cerber1]

James Key: “An anomaly has occurred in Carlos's car. One of the circuits of the cooling system turned out to be too hot, and we do not understand why. It looks like it has nothing to do with fans or ducts. Possibly a sensor problem.

The temperature of the cooling systems depends, among other things, on the style of piloting, every year the temperature of the cars differs by one or two degrees, but this time the difference is much greater, so we had to put body elements of a different configuration on Carlos's car. "

[diffuser]

Many sources are reporting that the high rake philosophy is making Red Bull hit its performance ceiling. We also have a high rake. The general consensus is that high rake cars are more challenging to set up than ones with low rake (right?). I just hope that letting Pat Fry go wasn't a mistake considering last year's car was kinder on tires.

I find it hard to believe that rake is the reason. Like I said, rake is only there at lower speeds.

No doudt, they are more of a challenge to setup.

Keeping Fry was never an option, he and Keys don't get along.

[bauc]

I loved the way Zak come out strong against RP, he even used BS )

[djos]

Agreed, Zak is a great guy and a quality leader, I love it!

[Ground Effect]

Many sources are reporting that the high rake philosophy is making Red Bull hit its performance ceiling. We also have a high rake. The general consensus is that high rake cars are more challenging to set up than ones with low rake (right?). I just hope that letting Pat Fry go wasn't a mistake considering last year's car was kinder on tires.

I find it hard to believe that rake is the reason. Like I said, rake is only there at lower speeds.

No doudt, they are more of a challenge to setup.

Keeping Fry was never an option, he and Keys don't get along.

Have their paths ever crossed professionally? I can’t seem to recall them in the same team together.

[ThePapayaJaguar]

Many sources are reporting that the high rake philosophy is making Red Bull hit its performance ceiling. We also have a high rake. The general consensus is that high rake cars are more challenging to set up than ones with low rake (right?). I just hope that letting Pat Fry go wasn't a mistake considering last year's car was kinder on tires.

I find it hard to believe that rake is the reason. Like I said, rake is only there at lower speeds.

No doudt, they are more of a challenge to setup.

Keeping Fry was never an option, he and Keys don't get along.

I mean keeping Fry as technical director and not signing Key. Hopefully they can resolve the issues.

[Ground Effect]

With an upcoming Mercedes engine switch, I must say that I’m a bit surprised Zak is going in so hard with this, to a certain extent, going against Mercedes. I’m not saying it’s wrong or that I disagree, just surprised he can take this approach, ignoring the usual politics and posturing of F1.

[EddyBaggio]

With an upcoming Mercedes engine switch, I must say that I’m a bit surprised Zak is going in so hard with this, to a certain extent, going against Mercedes. I’m not saying it’s wrong or that I disagree, just surprised he can take this approach, ignoring the usual politics and posturing of F1.

Agree, and I also think highly on Claire Williams for being that outspoken for the same reason.

[ThePapayaJaguar]

With an upcoming Mercedes engine switch, I must say that I’m a bit surprised Zak is going in so hard with this, to a certain extent, going against Mercedes. I’m not saying it’s wrong or that I disagree, just surprised he can take this approach, ignoring the usual politics and posturing of F1.

Agree, and I also think highly on Claire Williams for being that outspoken for the same reason.

Honestly, massive respect to Williams for not doing the same thing as RP. Especially considering the position they are in at the moment.

[f1rules]

Agree and it shows how angry and dissapointed both williams and mclaren are to be so outspoken, but i have so say good on them!!

[Big Tea]

With an upcoming Mercedes engine switch, I must say that I’m a bit surprised Zak is going in so hard with this, to a certain extent, going against Mercedes. I’m not saying it’s wrong or that I disagree, just surprised he can take this approach, ignoring the usual politics and posturing of F1.

There is no personal animosity in these protests (usually ) its just part of the game like a boxer would complain to the ref of a blow 'almost' being a foul. Having said that, this one does seem to be getting a little personal with some