[ 2020 ] Mclaren F1 Team - Renault

[bauc]

Every time I hear words like remote coaching i remember a friend who was supposed to be on a Wi fit program. He did well and got bonus points.
But I know it was because he taped the handset to his dogs tail

Great one!

[Shader]

Good interview

I thought I'd post a official soundcloud of this interview, since the article format requires subscription.

https://soundcloud.com/user-204678039/c ... ak-mclaren

[McFAN]

Now how sweet is that ?

[godlameroso]

On another positive note, Spa should be good for McLaren as they were very strong in sector 1 of Barcelona, and aside from the bus stop chicane and La Source, the corners are very similar to sector 1 of Barcelona. Almost all mid speed sweeping corners, Pouhon will be flat for just about everyone especially in qualifying. The only place they will have a deficit is on the long right hand downhill corner, they'll almost certainly understeer there. The downforce package will be very similar to Silverstone.

[M840TR]

On another positive note, Spa should be good for McLaren as they were very strong in sector 1 of Barcelona, and aside from the bus stop chicane and La Source, the corners are very similar to sector 1 of Barcelona. Almost all mid speed sweeping corners, Pouhon will be flat for just about everyone especially in qualifying. The only place they will have a deficit is on the long right hand downhill corner, they'll almost certainly understeer there. The downforce package will be very similar to Silverstone.

I presume you mean Bruxelles and would agree. I think the quick turn of direction at Les Comb would hurt them as well as it requires a sharp front bite. Otherwise the medium speed corners are probably a dream for the car.

But again, pace is always relative and it remains to be seen how others will fare.

[Jackles-UK]

Much like Silverstone, Spa is one of those tracks where a lot of the real difficulty has been removed with so many of the corners now easy flat, particularly in qualifying. Aside from Eau Rouge/Radillion I would assume Turns 6 & 7 (after Les Combes) are now flat along with Pouhon, T13 out of Les Fagnes, T15 onto the back straight and Blanchimont which, to be fair, has been flat for decades.

As ever, it’ll probably be whoever gets on top of tyre wear that gets the midfield crown. A bit of rain is always possible at Spa as well which might mix things up a bit, both drivers performed way ahead of expectations in Austria in the wet so maybe that’s some encouragement.

Has it been confirmed that Lando will take new PU elements at Spa yet? Obviously these next few races are incredibly power dependent so it’s probably a good time to take the extra power.

[Morteza]

[SmallSoldier]

Much like Silverstone, Spa is one of those tracks where a lot of the real difficulty has been removed with so many of the corners now easy flat, particularly in qualifying. Aside from Eau Rouge/Radillion I would assume Turns 6 & 7 (after Les Combes) are now flat along with Pouhon, T13 out of Les Fagnes, T15 onto the back straight and Blanchimont which, to be fair, has been flat for decades.

As ever, it’ll probably be whoever gets on top of tyre wear that gets the midfield crown. A bit of rain is always possible at Spa as well which might mix things up a bit, both drivers performed way ahead of expectations in Austria in the wet so maybe that’s some encouragement.

Has it been confirmed that Lando will take new PU elements at Spa yet? Obviously these next few races are incredibly power dependent so it’s probably a good time to take the extra power.

With the season so far looking like it will have 17 races, a change in Spa would make sense


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[_cerber1]

Yes, Andreas talked about it, Lando will receive a new motor in Belgium.

[SmallSoldier]

Seidl in regards to who will be affected more by the Qualy Mode ban for the engines (in an interview where he was also asked if it worried him that Mercedes may be more affected considering that Mclaren will be changing engines at the end of the season)


“To be honest I have no overview of what the difference of the different modes is for the different engine manufacturers, because I’m sure every engine manufacturer has different modes available between qualifying and race, and also within the race.

“So I would be surprised if any engine manufacturer just has one mode available. How big the difference is between the different engine manufacturers I can’t judge. So I think that’s really a topic that needs to be sorted between the engine manufacturers and the FIA.

“I think whatever the rule changes are, I think that with the capacities and capabilities Mercedes is having, whatever the rules will be, I’m sure they will keep being the benchmark in this modern hybrid power unit era.”


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[Big Tea]

Seidl in regards to who will be affected more by the Qualy Mode ban for the engines (in an interview where he was also asked if it worried him that Mercedes may be more affected considering that Mclaren will be changing engines at the end of the season)


“To be honest I have no overview of what the difference of the different modes is for the different engine manufacturers, because I’m sure every engine manufacturer has different modes available between qualifying and race, and also within the race.

“So I would be surprised if any engine manufacturer just has one mode available. How big the difference is between the different engine manufacturers I can’t judge. So I think that’s really a topic that needs to be sorted between the engine manufacturers and the FIA.

“I think whatever the rule changes are, I think that with the capacities and capabilities Mercedes is having, whatever the rules will be, I’m sure they will keep being the benchmark in this modern hybrid power unit era.”


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But he hoped Renault were using it if Merc were.

Joking aside I think Merc will either not be affected for customer teams, or it will be a benefit for engine life.

[SmallSoldier]

Seidl in regards to who will be affected more by the Qualy Mode ban for the engines (in an interview where he was also asked if it worried him that Mercedes may be more affected considering that Mclaren will be changing engines at the end of the season)


“To be honest I have no overview of what the difference of the different modes is for the different engine manufacturers, because I’m sure every engine manufacturer has different modes available between qualifying and race, and also within the race.

“So I would be surprised if any engine manufacturer just has one mode available. How big the difference is between the different engine manufacturers I can’t judge. So I think that’s really a topic that needs to be sorted between the engine manufacturers and the FIA.

“I think whatever the rule changes are, I think that with the capacities and capabilities Mercedes is having, whatever the rules will be, I’m sure they will keep being the benchmark in this modern hybrid power unit era.”


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But he hoped Renault were using it if Merc were.

Joking aside I think Merc will either not be affected for customer teams, or it will be a benefit for engine life.

If Mercedes has the best “Qualy mode” and there is a ban, they will be affected more than others... Which doesn’t mean that they won’t have an stronger mode than everyone else still.

Now, if they elimination of the Qualy mode will free up additional power during the races, the change could end been positive for them, since their “normal mode” will probably be more powerful than the rest of engine manufacturers and therefore maintain their lead in both Qualy and the Race


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[Big Tea]

Seidl in regards to who will be affected more by the Qualy Mode ban for the engines (in an interview where he was also asked if it worried him that Mercedes may be more affected considering that Mclaren will be changing engines at the end of the season)


“To be honest I have no overview of what the difference of the different modes is for the different engine manufacturers, because I’m sure every engine manufacturer has different modes available between qualifying and race, and also within the race.

“So I would be surprised if any engine manufacturer just has one mode available. How big the difference is between the different engine manufacturers I can’t judge. So I think that’s really a topic that needs to be sorted between the engine manufacturers and the FIA.

“I think whatever the rule changes are, I think that with the capacities and capabilities Mercedes is having, whatever the rules will be, I’m sure they will keep being the benchmark in this modern hybrid power unit era.”


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But he hoped Renault were using it if Merc were.

Joking aside I think Merc will either not be affected for customer teams, or it will be a benefit for engine life.

If Mercedes has the best “Qualy mode” and there is a ban, they will be affected more than others... Which doesn’t mean that they won’t have an stronger mode than everyone else still.

Now, if they elimination of the Qualy mode will free up additional power during the races, the change could end been positive for them, since their “normal mode” will probably be more powerful than the rest of engine manufacturers and therefore maintain their lead in both Qualy and the Race


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Thats what I was suggesting. Win for Mclaren either way

[godlameroso]

Going to be nice and cool for Spa, track temp will be below 35c.

[CjC]

But he hoped Renault were using it if Merc were.

Joking aside I think Merc will either not be affected for customer teams, or it will be a benefit for engine life.

If Mercedes has the best “Qualy mode” and there is a ban, they will be affected more than others... Which doesn’t mean that they won’t have an stronger mode than everyone else still.

Now, if they elimination of the Qualy mode will free up additional power during the races, the change could end been positive for them, since their “normal mode” will probably be more powerful than the rest of engine manufacturers and therefore maintain their lead in both Qualy and the Race


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Thats what I was suggesting. Win for Mclaren either way

This would back those thoughts up

https://www.planetf1.com/news/mercedes- ... modes-ban/

‘5 laps less with quali mode in Q3 means 25 laps with more power during the races’