Monaco Grand Prix 2016, Monte Carlo - Race 6/21
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Soldato
How on earth did Ricciardo pull that off.
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Probably that and the lack of minor adjustments, they turn the engine up further, track rubbers in a little more. You do one run at ultra pace then come in, a bit of wing, a few settings on the wheel for your second ultra pace run. Hamilton lacked that chance to do one run and tweak it, the second run is almost always faster. In general that is, track/car changes based, obviously a mistake either in setup or driving can make that second lap slower.
Soldato
Lewis' face says he is not amused.
So will the SS strategy work? Won't the Mercs just get an undercut?
With the ultrasoft they'll stay to the back of Ricciardo, then close back up after the first pitstop with better tyres.
Ricciardo will get to attack with ultrasofts at the end, but track position is king.
With the ultrasoft they'll stay to the back of Ricciardo, then close back up after the first pitstop with better tyres.
Ricciardo will get to attack with ultrasofts at the end, but track position is king.
Only if they get clear track, which they won't.
Its likely they will come back out among other Super Soft drivers.
Soldato
I think they said he should be able to do just one stop unlike others. Not sure why though
Good point.
I think they said he should be able to do just one stop unlike others. Not sure why though
Everyone will be one stopping.
A benefit I can see is that Ricciardo can wait longer for a safety car or virtual safety car before pitting.
First TAG V6 pole position
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Soldato
I'm probably wrong. Doesn't look like supersofts last long enough.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/05/24/sainz-salvages-a-point-from-the-pits/
I don't see why RBR can one stop if other cant though.
Soldato
I guess the car will be easier on ultra softs at the end with less fuel then at the start with full tank on board so should get more laps out of them.
E: Seb really not happy today
E2: Lewis just said that everyone will one stop
E: Seb really not happy today
E2: Lewis just said that everyone will one stop
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Good qually that. Really hoping for a wettish race to spice it up completely. Start is going to be interesting with the new rules.
Did anyone watch GP2 yesterday, as mental as that was, it wasn't as mental as who I believe was David Valsecchi commentating! His voice was farrrr too high pitched!
Did anyone watch GP2 yesterday, as mental as that was, it wasn't as mental as who I believe was David Valsecchi commentating! His voice was farrrr too high pitched!
First Renault V6 pole position
Errr... Not even close.
Try waaaaaaay back in 1979 with the Renault RS01 driven by Jean-Pierre Jabouille. (Isn't that one of the most french names ever? Only way it could be more french is by adding garlic, baguette or white flag to it.)
Sound quality of his mic was pretty pants, but he was ridiculously excited.
What a cracking lap by Ricciardo. A worthy pole position. Being that he will be starting the race on the Soft tyres as well he should be able to run for longer at the start of the race. If he doesn't muck up he should win easily. If it doesn't rain.
Soldato
Anyone enjoy their hat snacks after Ricci got pole ahead of the Mercs? Taste like chicken?
As long as Ricci is not mugged off the line, the SS vs US compounds will be a little interesting.
And Metcheck suggests rain after the race starts... Roll a dice if that is the case, being able to change to wet tyres at the right time will be crucial.
As long as Ricci is not mugged off the line, the SS vs US compounds will be a little interesting.
And Metcheck suggests rain after the race starts... Roll a dice if that is the case, being able to change to wet tyres at the right time will be crucial.