[ 2020 ] Mclaren F1 Team - Renault

[djos]

that was funny!

I really like the sense of fun Zac brought to the team, next year with Zac, Lando, and Daniel is going to be a scream!

[diffuser]

Well you have to look at the whole season. Merc has been the most reliable engine on average. Whereas Honda and Renault always seem to have some sort of issues holding them down.

Pretty certain that Renault has been as solid THIS year as Merc. Think about RP. Atleast 2 DNFS (1 each for Perez and stroll, and 1 DNS Hulk). There may be others. Williams has had a few issues too (Latifi 2 PU DNFs and 1 Russell). Bottas had 1 too.


Can't any actual accurate data.

There certainly have been comparable terminal issues but other ones like Sainz's Spa misfire that led to the DNS and Renault's own intercooler problems in the first few races were problematic. In contrast Mercedes itself has had only 1 dnf.

RP and williams have had several issues. Including a DNS.

[Jackles-UK]

The amount of engine issues they’ve suffered are almost certainly less than the number of gearbox/hydraulic issues the team have suffered over the last few years - it seems to have been a never-ending problem. Does anyone know if they’ll take a Mercedes gearbox with the new PU or if they’ll continue to build their own? Racing Point have already confirmed they will take this years’ Mercedes one, I’m not sure if a change would cost McLaren a development token though?

[diffuser]

The amount of engine issues they’ve suffered are almost certainly less than the number of gearbox/hydraulic issues the team have suffered over the last few years - it seems to have been a never-ending problem. Does anyone know if they’ll take a Mercedes gearbox with the new PU or if they’ll continue to build their own? Racing Point have already confirmed they will take this years’ Mercedes one, I’m not sure if a change would cost McLaren a development token though?

Build their own.

[godlameroso]

McLaren traditionally build their own box so they can do what they want with aero, I'm not sure it would be an advantage to take the Mercedes box because the McLaren box is likely designed to work with the chassis. Since the Mercedes box is designed for a Mercedes rear end, and a Merc aero philosophy it may not help them get the most of their chassis. Also consider how McLaren switched to 2021 long ago, they're counting on their drivers to hold on to their position in the constructors.

[Lucky]

[chrisgr]

https://twitter.com/andihaupt1/status/1 ... 24160?s=19

We should be more worried now. We've seen what Perez can do when he starts last...

[CjC]

Look at his pace already in practice....
We have a big battle on our hands here

[Emag]

Yeah, I think from the TeamStream they said Perez was doind mid 43s and Lando was on 44s.

Still early to draw a conclusion, but RP is definitely on pace here.

[CjC]

Yeah, I think from the TeamStream they said Perez was doind mid 43s and Lando was on 44s.

Still early to draw a conclusion, but RP is definitely on pace here.

It’s what I was expecting to be honest.
I expected Perez to have the pace to challenge Max for a podium here- I think that’s why I was so gutted after the last race because I new we’d need to defend a points lead in Abu Dhabi- not attack one

Our battle is for 4th with Renault

[_cerber1]

[Lucky]

[CjC]

https://twitter.com/JunaidSamodien_/sta ... 65600?s=19

It’s a massive balance to find 8 tenths

[Raleigh]

https://twitter.com/andihaupt1/status/1 ... 24160?s=19

We should be more worried now. We've seen what Perez can do when he starts last...

Brand new engine that only needs to last one weekend, completely free choice of strategy and tyres, car can be set up for pure race pace/overtakes and a track that has good passing chances.

I'm looking forward to this race.

[101FlyingDutchman]

As expected s3 being our weak spot. Fundamentally slower in the 90deg slow/med cornering bonanza