Surprising they they aren't using quick-dry concrete. It wouldn't buckle under years of cars standing on the brakes at pit-entry, and.would provide a bit more grip in the wet...
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Max Verstappen took the lead of the race at the wet start, and maintained that until the very end. Behind him however, lots was going on due to the mixed conditions. Lewis Hamilton fought back from an error into second while Norris put McLaren on the podium for the first time this season.
zibby43 wrote: ↑14 Apr 2021, 18:49Merc has 0 problems with high-speed corners in and of themselves. They're neck-and-neck in RB in terms of pure outright pace/downforce in terms of cornering.mkay wrote: ↑14 Apr 2021, 11:42From AMuS' preview:
Interesting - I wasn't expecting this. Honda could further stretch its legs if Merc hasn't fixed its derating issues...Imola is one of the power tracks on the racing calendar. According to Mercedes, only two other racetracks show a higher percentage of full throttle this year. From the exit of the last corner to the first braking point before corner two, the engines run under full load for around 15 seconds. Anyone who has too little power here and drives with wings that are too big will be punished.
I think this is expected, unless Merc makes a sizeable jump in improving the W12 balance. AMuS also states no meaningful upgrades for RB/Merc, only package optimisation.Red Bull's lead could be even bigger in Imola. The Italian route is smoother and faster than Bahrain. The fast changes of direction in the chicanes and the high-speed sequences in the middle sector should taste particularly good to the stable and predictable RB16B.
It's interconnected corners of varying speeds that expose the balance problems.
Also, if Merc had to run the ICE conservatively in Bahrain due to cooling issues (an ever-present Mercedes issue), and that was one of the contributing factors to the derating, the much cooler ambient temperatures could help this weekend.
All that being said, I still expect RBR to be the favorite.
Equally true for RBR. I read it somewhere Marko saying that the Honda engine had to be run much more conservatively due to temperature sensitivity and if run fully they could have been up to 3 tenths quicker. Add that the differential issue coming out of turn 2 which was said to be worth 1 tenth, and the Verstappen damaging its car which again was said to be worth 1 tenth. Still Verstappen was quicker maybe up to 4 tenths but couldn't pass Hamilton. All that on a track where RBR's strengths are not highlighted (high and medium speed corners) being almost a second / lap faster: 56 * (easy) 0.7 =~ 39 seconds.Also, if Merc had to run the ICE conservatively in Bahrain due to cooling issues (an ever-present Mercedes issue), and that was one of the contributing factors to the derating, the much cooler ambient temperatures could help this weekend.
So Merc 1 tenth ahead of an AT? And Hamilton out-qualified by Perez?F1Krof wrote: ↑15 Apr 2021, 00:15
Equally true for RBR. I read it somewhere Marko saying that the Honda engine had to be run much more conservatively due to temperature sensitivity and if run fully they could have been up to 3 tenths quicker. Add that the differential issue coming out of turn 2 which was said to be worth 1 tenth, and the Verstappen damaging its car which again was said to be worth 1 tenth. Still Verstappen was quicker maybe up to 4 tenths but couldn't pass Hamilton. All that on a track where RBR's strengths are not highlighted (high and medium speed corners) being almost a second / lap faster: 56 * (easy) 0.7 =~ 39 seconds.
I think as it stands, with Imola having more high speed corners, they will cruise to victory. I am confident that we'll see a long awaited 1-2 for RBR.
My prediction:
Qualy Top 10:
1. Ver
2. Perez (+0.5)
3. Hamilton (+0.7)
4. Bottas (+0.8 )
5. Gasly (+0.9)
6. Leclerc (+1.0)
7. Ricciardo (+1.1)
8. Norris (+1.1)
9. Sainz (+1.2)
10. Tsunoda (+1.2)
As for the race:
Easy 1-2 for RBR. Next Mercs then the rest.
Rumour: Alonso or Ocon tested positive for coronavirus, Kvyat is ready
We might see Daniil Kvyat in an Alpine car this weekend. On social media there are several rumours that Esteban Ocon or Fernando Alonso tested positive for the corona virus. The French racing team keeps its lips sealed for now.
Several Italian media outlets have reported that one of the two Alpine drivers is suffering from a corona infection. Via Instagram, Kvyat has revealed that he will be at the Imola circuit for this weekend's Grand Prix. This doesn't necessarily mean that the rumour is true.
zibby43 wrote: ↑15 Apr 2021, 00:22So Merc 1 tenth ahead of an AT? And Hamilton out-qualified by Perez?F1Krof wrote: ↑15 Apr 2021, 00:15
Equally true for RBR. I read it somewhere Marko saying that the Honda engine had to be run much more conservatively due to temperature sensitivity and if run fully they could have been up to 3 tenths quicker. Add that the differential issue coming out of turn 2 which was said to be worth 1 tenth, and the Verstappen damaging its car which again was said to be worth 1 tenth. Still Verstappen was quicker maybe up to 4 tenths but couldn't pass Hamilton. All that on a track where RBR's strengths are not highlighted (high and medium speed corners) being almost a second / lap faster: 56 * (easy) 0.7 =~ 39 seconds.
I think as it stands, with Imola having more high speed corners, they will cruise to victory. I am confident that we'll see a long awaited 1-2 for RBR.
My prediction:
Qualy Top 10:
1. Ver
2. Perez (+0.5)
3. Hamilton (+0.7)
4. Bottas (+0.8 )
5. Gasly (+0.9)
6. Leclerc (+1.0)
7. Ricciardo (+1.1)
8. Norris (+1.1)
9. Sainz (+1.2)
10. Tsunoda (+1.2)
As for the race:
Easy 1-2 for RBR. Next Mercs then the rest.
Can’t see any of those coming to fruition.
I def. think RBR can get pole and the win. The margins you’re throwing out are so bad (i.e., insurmountable for Merc) that Merc would have to scrap the entire ‘21 car like Ferrari did with their ‘20 car.
Yes, I'm sure of them. Unless Merc didn't really bring the real package (although I highly doubt it). Merc will follow the Ferrari feet very soon, they better do.I def. think RBR can get pole and the win. The margins you’re throwing out are so bad (i.e., insurmountable for Merc) that Merc would have to scrap the entire ‘21 car like Ferrari did with their ‘20 car.
Merc only qualified 3 tenths ahead of Ferrari and 4 tenths ahead of Alpha Tauri in Bahrain, though.zibby43 wrote: ↑15 Apr 2021, 00:22So Merc 1 tenth ahead of an AT? And Hamilton out-qualified by Perez?F1Krof wrote: ↑15 Apr 2021, 00:15
Equally true for RBR. I read it somewhere Marko saying that the Honda engine had to be run much more conservatively due to temperature sensitivity and if run fully they could have been up to 3 tenths quicker. Add that the differential issue coming out of turn 2 which was said to be worth 1 tenth, and the Verstappen damaging its car which again was said to be worth 1 tenth. Still Verstappen was quicker maybe up to 4 tenths but couldn't pass Hamilton. All that on a track where RBR's strengths are not highlighted (high and medium speed corners) being almost a second / lap faster: 56 * (easy) 0.7 =~ 39 seconds.
I think as it stands, with Imola having more high speed corners, they will cruise to victory. I am confident that we'll see a long awaited 1-2 for RBR.
My prediction:
Qualy Top 10:
1. Ver
2. Perez (+0.5)
3. Hamilton (+0.7)
4. Bottas (+0.8 )
5. Gasly (+0.9)
6. Leclerc (+1.0)
7. Ricciardo (+1.1)
8. Norris (+1.1)
9. Sainz (+1.2)
10. Tsunoda (+1.2)
As for the race:
Easy 1-2 for RBR. Next Mercs then the rest.
Can’t see any of those coming to fruition.
I def. think RBR can get pole and the win. The margins you’re throwing out are so bad (i.e., insurmountable for Merc) that Merc would have to scrap the entire ‘21 car like Ferrari did with their ‘20 car.
What do you mean by : "They had the advantage of a day on set."?
I guess he means the filming days they did.