[Official] Qatar Grand Prix 2023: Grand Prix Weekend Thread - Round 18 of 23

[Akrapovic]

I imagine they're going to allocate additional tyres? Or I assume so. If not this will get really interesting lol.

[chillibowl]

Safety is of course the overwhelming priority but I’m glad there is a solution that allows the race to go ahead. The additional stops, the opportunity to earn time on the in and out laps…this could be an interesting driving challenge.

Unusually positive this morning I guess lol

[Gerard C]

What about Pérez penalties? Last place for using a "third car" plus may be 15".

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

What about Pérez penalties? Last place for using a "third car" plus may be 15".

This Motorsport article explains why he got the penalty.


https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/p...each/10530466/

[Gerard C]

Thanks! More complete than what can be found in an other language. I read elsewhere that a recommendation has been made to study this kind of case later.

[v8supes]

Kinda surprised that they needed to build up a new chassis for "sidepod and floor damage".

[Gerard C]

They took the opportunity to change some other parts : "Perez is now required to start the GP from pitlane after exceeding the prescribed number of power unit components by taking a fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H and MGU-K plus a fourth control electronics package as part of the repairs."

[Akrapovic]

Sainz won't take the start.

Teams have not been given any extra tyres to cope with the 3 stopper lol.

[chernaudi]

This reminds me of the '08 Brickyard 400. Just replace NASCAR with FIA/F1 and Goodyear with Pirelli.

[v8supes]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Sainz won't take the start.

Teams have not been given any extra tyres to cope with the 3 stopper lol.

Hope there are 10 stops

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by v8supes

Hope there are 10 stops

I hope there's an early SC but the SC ends on lap 15, forcing them to all pit 2-3 laps later

[bjohnsonsmith]

Sainz's non participation is due to a fuel system issue.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/s...blem/10530545/

[Akrapovic]

That start was ridiculous and hilarious.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I hope there's an early SC but the SC ends on lap 15, forcing them to all pit 2-3 laps later

You got your early SC.

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

You got your early SC.

Lets be honest, we all expected Stroll or Logan, not Lewis and George.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Lets be honest, we all expected Stroll or Logan, not Lewis and George.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Congrats to Verstappen. 14 consecutive wins from pole.

Congrats to McLaren on another double podium.

[rika]

Originally Posted by bathurst77

However the people making noise about Max getting prime focus after the sprint need to get a grip

I think I am allowed to think and say what I want? If you not agree is no problem.
But not change my opionion.


The tyre situation was really stupid.

And last time when Michelin had not suitable tyres they (*) made sure they (**) disappeared from championship soon after.
But Pirelli get contract extension.

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Lets be honest, we all expected Stroll or Logan, not Lewis and George.

No?

Maybe not this race but I am not surprised they crashed. They were very aggressive to another already many times before.
I think it would happen some time.






(*) they = FIA.
(**) they = Michelin

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by rika

I think I am allowed to think and say what I want? If you not agree is no problem.
But not change my opionion.


The tyre situation was really stupid.

And last time when Michelin had not suitable tyres they made sure they disappeared from championship soon after.
But Pirelli get contract extension.



No?

Maybe not this race but I am not surprised they crashed. They were very aggressive to another already many times before.
I think it would happen some time.

lol

[rika]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

lol

Maybe I did not explain well.
I see now and apologize.
I edited to make clear.
I used they 2 times, but 1 tiem I mean FIA, other time I mean Michelin.

[E.B]

At least Lewis has had the decency after looking at replays, to admit it was 100% his fault.

At least with Toto not there the headphones got a reprieve.

[nobster]

[QUOTE=bjohnsonsmith;4180503]Congrats to Verstappen. 14 consecutive wins from pole.

14 wins this season, not all came from pole...

[peebee2]

[QUOTE=nobster;4180611]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Congrats to Verstappen. 14 consecutive wins from pole.

14 wins this season, not all came from pole...

No, but he's still converted 14 consecutive poles into wins...

[peebee2]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I imagine they're going to allocate additional tyres? Or I assume so. If not this will get really interesting lol.

They just don't carry that many spares around. That's why teams have to say what they want in advance.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I imagine they're going to allocate additional tyres? Or I assume so. If not this will get really interesting lol.

Don't forget that Pirelli have to ship, not fly, their tyres to the races outside Europe. In the case of Qatar, I would imagine that the container/s left the factory at least 4 weeks ago, probably even longer.