Monaco Grand Prix 2012, Monte Carlo - Race 6/20
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Interesting bit by JA about McLaren's lack of race pace.
There is a line that suggests that they may be carrying more fuel than some other teams. Hurting them to the tune of 0.35s per 10KG - That would be a lot of extra fuel to carry, but with the field so close, even half of that would make a difference.
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2012/...y-mclarens-race-pace-doesnt-match-qualifying/
There is a line that suggests that they may be carrying more fuel than some other teams. Hurting them to the tune of 0.35s per 10KG - That would be a lot of extra fuel to carry, but with the field so close, even half of that would make a difference.
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2012/...y-mclarens-race-pace-doesnt-match-qualifying/
Just Lol at the idea of McLaren carrying to much fuel
That's not what's being said?
It's well known that Renault engines are more fuel efficient, therefore less fuel and better race pace.
That is interesting as there are 3 merc running teams this season and all have shown some inconsistencies.
Merc them selves have been quick in qualiy, same as McLaren but something has to be holding them back on race day. Thought FI had just built a dog this year, but it could explain the relative drop off to their nearest rivals (Sauber and Williams).
Merc them selves have been quick in qualiy, same as McLaren but something has to be holding them back on race day. Thought FI had just built a dog this year, but it could explain the relative drop off to their nearest rivals (Sauber and Williams).
The subject was race pace.
Remember F1 is serious business!
It is a funny remark but a little off topic...
Seems like they are finding that tanking the car up is making it handle like a whale (can only assume that Button was trying to do long runs P2 in Spain when he was whining constantly) when quali it seems to handle like a catfish!
I believe it has always been the best all round engine despite lacking a bit of top end, we dont know how much but a respected insider on autosport suggest its around 10bhp or so.
Every time horner turns up on tv the power difference goes up, I think its around 11.3 trillion bhp now.
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I doubt there is much in it. In terms of BHP. The Renault has always had great driveability and traction. Maybe it's not as peaky as the Merc, and has a wider torque curve.
Although aero is the major player, Renualt engine teams are regularly the fastest through speed traps - Red Bull are the only ones who seem to lack top speed and that's probably more down to their gearing, as their car is likely to have much less drag than the Lotus or Williams
Although aero is the major player, Renualt engine teams are regularly the fastest through speed traps - Red Bull are the only ones who seem to lack top speed and that's probably more down to their gearing, as their car is likely to have much less drag than the Lotus or Williams
Friday is a 'rest day' in Monaco so practice is always on Thursday... It's hard work being all rich and drinking champagne all day you know
Yeah.. I feel for them. Must be quite laborious.
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But they work on saturday so no odds.
Steering/suspension problems with Kimi. I'm surprise how good he's been since he's come back as Lotus rarely let him out much in free practices
Less than 40mins left in FP1 and McLaren haven't bothered to set a time. Might be waiting for track to evolve but surely they want to get some laps in.
Steering/suspension problems with Kimi. I'm surprise how good he's been since he's come back as Lotus rarely let him out much in free practices
Less than 40mins left in FP1 and McLaren haven't bothered to set a time. Might be waiting for track to evolve but surely they want to get some laps in.
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