Soldato
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Ah ok, i quite like it to be honest and it makes them go quicker lol.
Poll: Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 - Race 1
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The engines are now frozen, they had to develop the engines for this year to accept E10 fuel, something Merc have said wasnt as simple as it sounded.
So they are not the same spec they ran last year.
The internal combustion parts of the power unit are frozen with regard to further development now, (some other bits, not frozen till september) but all teams are using very different engines from last year.
Yeah, I get that after reg changes the previous top team is often usurped. But RBR were competing at the top last year and have nailed it this year.
Merc have so much experience, knowledge and resources yet they've produced a (relative) lemon.
It's like they've put too much effort in trying to find a loophole that will give them an edge (no sidepods) rather than focusing on the basics. Basically, trying to be too clever for their own good.
They did delete someone’s time in Q2 just now, I can’t remember who.
Merc not as far off as they looked in Q1. Fingers crossed for Q3 but I think I’m being optimistic.. Mind you as said above maybe the race is where it’ll really matter…
The engines are now frozen, they had to develop the engines for this year to accept E10 fuel, something Merc have said wasnt as simple as it sounded.
Thanks for the correction. My comprehension of what I read wasn't very good. Frozen this year onwards, which makes more sense.
A lemon that is only 3 tenths behind the leader.
Think all the other teams would love a lemon like that.
Not the way they drive, I like seeing the struggle.
It's the actual way the cars look. The comedy front wing endplates, the wheel covers, the 'mudguards', the melted rear wing with the hilarious DRS when open. Oh, and the stupid aero flicks and winglets that are making an appearance again.
Make it glossy and they've got a winner.
Look to have the 3rd fastest car, closer to the front than RB and Ferrari have been many times in the hybrid era. Clearly not where they want to be but I don't think that classes as f'd up so much.
Bit early to be calling it a lemon no?
They havnt even finished Q3 and were only 3 tenths back in Q2
I wouldnt write them off by any means, might not be favourites at the first round, but they have come back before.
Bit early to be calling it a lemon no?
They havnt even finished Q3 and were only 3 tenths back in Q2
I wouldnt write them off by any means, might not be favourites at the first round, but they have come back before.
And we have no idea about teams long run race pace.
Could all be very different by end of tomorrow.
Bit early to be calling it a lemon no?
They havnt even finished Q3 and were only 3 tenths back in Q2
I wouldnt write them off by any means, might not be favourites at the first round, but they have come back before.
the engine is frozen so I doubt they will find anything from it using the E10 fuel..
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Bit early to be calling it a lemon no?
They havnt even finished Q3 and were only 3 tenths back in Q2
I wouldnt write them off by any means, might not be favourites at the first round, but they have come back before.
It is a problem if the engine is turd which is looking highly likely as everyone who is running Merc engines are at the back.
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Someone mentioned earlier it’s the switch to the E10 that’s the problem
Mercedes 1.4 seconds off the pace
Old tyres vs fresh.
Timings are all over the place, Very slow to update.
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