2023 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

[Ben1980]

I dont think we had Verstappen as a target not when Piastri had so many cars to pass and the Red Bull still has a slight advantage.

Big (not slight) we aren't slightly behind in race mode.

[Darth-Piekus]

It has some important advantage (I don't think it's that big as you describe) still but nothing it can't be nullified during the winter. For today I believe it will be a failure if we don't finish 2-3 at worst.

[FittingMechanics]

Both our drivers are on used set at the moment - safety car window is open and I expect them to pit at about 25-27 laps. Then they have two new sets to the end.

[Ben1980]

Taking chunks out of Alonso.

Oscar steady behind Max just under 8sec

[FittingMechanics]

Crew does 1.8s pitstop and Coulthard goes that pitstops were not good.

[mwillems]

Norris is on it, looks like he'll catch Oscar at this rate.

[mwillems]

And Alonso is no longer a threat.

[Darth-Piekus]

Has Max done his pit stop?

[mwillems]

I thought yes but now I can't remember.

Ahhh just now.

[Darth-Piekus]

Aparently Piastri got some time compared to Max in the second stint. How many laps can we do with that Medium? I wonder if we can bolt the softs for the last part.

[FittingMechanics]

Max on hards now - we need to close the gap. I think this means he will not be putting on softs.

[Darth-Piekus]

Can we put the softs for the last part since the surface might be perfect for them at this point.

[FittingMechanics]

Can we put the softs for the last part?

Don't think so. Too long of a stint.

It would be ideal if we got a safety car now - get a jump on Verstappen on hards.

[Darth-Piekus]

I don't think Piastri can catch Max but Lando seems to be slightly faster than both Piastri and Max.

But yes we shal need a Safety Car. Lance Stroll time to crash somewhere.

[FittingMechanics]

I don't think Piastri can catch Max but Lando seems to be slightly faster than both Piastri and Max.

Verstappen is just too quick - he has great pace plus more flexibility with his tyres.

But amazing drive by both cars - will end up being an easy double podium starting from P6 and P10. I hope we don't get drama between Norris and Piastri, either by on track fight or by the undercut.