Not heard anything but likely to be FP1/FP2 until its clear anyway
Poll: British Grand Prix 2022, Silverstone - Race 10
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Not heard anything but likely to be FP1/FP2 until its clear anyway
Soldato
Mercs to have their best weekend this year so far on the billiard smooth Silverstone tarmac?
I moved my discussion of this into the off-topic thread at 5pm so this was a bit unnecessary, no?
Commissario
Sorry, it was aimed at everyone because the discussion had continued in here. I didn’t intentionally single you out, it’s just that yours was the first post to mention it and I was reinforcing that this isn’t the place for the subject.
Hopefully that’s it now and we can concentrate on the Grand Prix itself.
Hopefully that’s it now and we can concentrate on the Grand Prix itself.
Soldato
I believe they could win it this weekend.
Soldato
I can't see Merc being in the fight still. Even without porpoising they seem to be at least 0.25s down per lap.
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I would say that they're closer to 0.7s down per lap but I agree... unless they arrive with a whole new concept / floor that works, I just don't see them higher than P6/7
Depends on Red Bull and Ferrari's reliability and strategy — neither of which have been great so far this season. It also depends on whether any of the other middle teams have a blinder. If Alonso is on form again and Alpine get the strategy right, he could make life difficult for the Mercs.
Assuming that everyone has a trouble-free weekend, Merc should realistically be P5 and P6 (unless they've brought some considerable upgrades), but that's a massive assumption.
Soldato
Not convinced on Merc's reliability yet either. The only time they were somewhat competitive in Barcelona they both have to nurse the cars to finishing line.
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I wouldn't rule out a Mercedes win here either, could be a Mercedes 1-2 
Without serious issues for both Ferrari and Red Bull I can't see anything but a Red Bull win (Max likely) - that said the forecast is looking a bit more unpredictable for the weekend, I'd love to see a bit of rain mix things up.
Well, its still loads better than Ferrari and RB so far as both their cars have finished every race!
Soldato
How much is that down to them not being able to push their engines while they sort out porpoising? The one race they were able to push they both had DNF issues and had to cruise to finish line.
Soldato
Probably one of my least favourites, thought part of that is the BBC/ITV/Sky always talking about it if it's the greatest tack ever, and constantly going on about dead or old British drivers rather than focusing on the current.
Hopefully the British weather can come into play and give us and interesting race.
I also hope that these daft starting times come back to bite them in the ass.
Hopefully the British weather can come into play and give us and interesting race.
I also hope that these daft starting times come back to bite them in the ass.
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Colleague has gone up there for the weekend, camping Thursday to Sunday. Not jealous at all, no siree.
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Heading up tomorrow morning for the weekend, so pleased that the weather is better than last year. Walking around for 3 days in 30-32 degree heat with very little shade was absolutely brutal. Especially being in the Hamilton North stand with no cover. Booked Abbey for this year for the cover, which might be needed anyway with some rain due.