if that is THE 'upgrade', then PULL the plug
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if that is THE 'upgrade', then PULL the plug
They aren't going to outdevelop AM, RB, Ferrari with just 3 tenths. Those teams will likely have 1-2 tenths (minimum) so the relative improvement might not show.
Russell need to stop being obsessed with beating Lewis otherwise he'll become Ocon 2022.
As they should, HAM was the lead Mercedes.
It's a good point. He had fresher tires and I'm not sure he was closing the gap to Hamilton at the end.mkay wrote: ↑05 Mar 2023, 19:55As they should, HAM was the lead Mercedes.
Besides, RUS had 2 stints to catch up and overtake HAM, and he failed to do so. He was noticeably slower on the Hards.
Lol! This actually made me laugh cuz I can totally see what you mean. However, his words is quite common in most sports, in that sports team leaders try to maintain and keep the team positivity flowing -- especially if it's being heard by the public -- while being objectively realistic (interviews) to help improve. I'm sure he also brings out the stick (ie. more objectively harsher) behind the scenes so no one gets complacent. Perfectly normal. The worst he can do is disparage his team etc because, among other things, the public would crucify him.
They will be both obsessed about beating each other. You know when one is happy by their radio call post race.
I hope he keeps thinking that. He doesnt realize that Lewis is managing the whole stint and focusing on the AMR and the Ferrari of Sainz.
Agreed! Yikes! Curious, historically, when these teams talk upgrades and they come (e.g. last year if u were keeping tabs), is it apparent in subsequent races? Granted, if everyone brings upgrades it would be hard to know/see. I am just curious if a team's predictions on upgrades ever actually equate to visible on-track performance boosts vs rivals. Or if teams downplay the upgrade #s so when it comes it is much more impressive on track -- possibly to not give competitors any real details.
And we all know it is in F1 about the public image, not the sports. Hence I only watch to get a good feeling about those people.zeroday wrote: ↑05 Mar 2023, 20:03Lol! This actually made me laugh cuz I can totally see what you mean. However, his words is quite common in most sports, in that sports team leaders try to maintain and keep the team positivity flowing -- especially if it's being heard by the public -- while being objectively realistic (interviews) to help improve. I'm sure he also brings out the stick (ie. more objectively harsher) behind the scenes so no one gets complacent. Perfectly normal. The worst he can do is disparage his team etc because, among other things, the public would crucify him.
In stark contrast, we all know Max has a very bad temper who will gladly tell team radio to f-- off in public if he doesn't get his way, which has garnered him a very bad reputation and hurts his public image.
