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Not at all.
I do think the old floor on Russell's car seems better than the new one on Hamiltons.
They are both getting on top of porpoiseing, and are closer to those in front than they were during pre season.
With their resources, it is a fore gone they will be up front again in couple races or so.
Soldato
Both of those Ferrari's look far easier to drive than any other car. So long as they've got the performance to match the stability and drive, they're in for a good season.
Soldato
Not a chance, no higher than 4th, don’t know what your watching as both cars look close to un-driveable
Doing alright compared to a number of teams for undriveable cars. hence Entais comments, think once they get on top of it which may take 1 or 2 races they seem to have a very good car waiting to be unleashed.
Man of Honour
That can't be healthy - surprised the powers that be haven't done more.
They already look 3rd or 4th fastest on both long and short run pace (ya ya practice ya ya) and I wouldn't be at all surprised if they can get on top of that car and return to the front over the next few races. The car that really seems to be struggling is McLaren, who looked so good in Barcelona. Haas look to be up in the midfield, and Alpine are looking surprisingly good today.
Soldato
Woa, now they're trying to turn up the wick, that Mercedes looks like a right state.
They're going to have to raise the ride height a bit. Or they'll not last the race.
They're going to have to raise the ride height a bit. Or they'll not last the race.
Caporegime
It is not really surprising is it. Very rarely has a team stayed at the top after major rule changes. Red Bull have Adrian Newey who is just a god so no surprise here.
Soldato
Lewis fan but I'd be more than happy to see others fighting at the front, I'd of loved to see Mclaren and Ferrari up there but it's looking like Mclaren won't be.
It would be interesting to see a Max / Lewis battle further back where the championship isn't really in sight, be interesting to see if Lewis jumps out the way when Max pulls a stupid move
It would be interesting to see a Max / Lewis battle further back where the championship isn't really in sight, be interesting to see if Lewis jumps out the way when Max pulls a stupid move
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If it takes Merc a few eaces then it gives Ferrari and Red Bull time to develop their own cars further too, I don't think its nailed on that Merc end up back on top this year but I'd love to see a 3 way title fight between the Red Bulls, Mercs and Ferraris.
McLaren look poor, Aston look poor and Williams seem to be back at the back of the grid again.
Haas look like their decent form has carried into Practice too but only really qualifying will give us a proper indication.
McLaren look poor, Aston look poor and Williams seem to be back at the back of the grid again.
Haas look like their decent form has carried into Practice too but only really qualifying will give us a proper indication.
Soldato
I think he has to when they're waving blue flags....Be interesting to see a Max / Lewis battle further back where the championship isn't really in sight, be interesting to see if Lewis jumps out the way when Max pulls a stupid move
Soldato
I don't think Lewis will be anywhere near Max
Soldato
Until the next big update maybe.
I'd not expect Merc to remain a back marker if they are in fact that far back.
Caporegime
Why are you so sure? McLaren went from the pointy end of the grid to mediocrity for a whole season in 2009.
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He wasn’t so much of a god after the last major rule change.
I managed to miss all of the practice today but just turned it on, and had to laugh because they were/are chatting to Horner, still asking about Abu Dhabi and Masi. That must do his nut
I'm still worried for Merc, but I'm a pessimist. Everyone keeps saying they have the resources, well Ferrari have resources right? Hadn't stopped them being close to terrible for the last few years...
I'm still worried for Merc, but I'm a pessimist. Everyone keeps saying they have the resources, well Ferrari have resources right? Hadn't stopped them being close to terrible for the last few years...
Caporegime
The Red Bull was still an incredible car. The Mercedes motor was just on a different planet. That was pretty much out of his hands. Early Merc dominance of the last rule change was mainly due to the powerplant. The others have caught up a lot since then.
Caporegime
Both Lewis and Russell already writing the season off.
No disrespect to you, Adrian is good at what he does but a bit much to refer to him as devine diety when he eats, sleeps and answers the call of nature like every other human.
Your opinion or they have been quoted as saying this?
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