re: 2022 Formula 1 Season Thread

Mags seems to be burning up his hards. Ran them FP1 as well.

Interesting lineup in the top ten.



eta-Bottas grenaded his PU.

A couple of different drivers commented on the tires falling off quicker than expected. Surprising since this track probably has the most data.


The RBR v Aston storyline is going to be great. Green cans, Aston saying they've had this design since November, Marko yelling at clouds, former RBR designer couldn't even participate untip April or so.

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It would so cool if Merc actually did make it a three team kerfuffle for the remainder of the season

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They have a ways to go still. The porpoising is greatly improved, in the onboards you can still hear it, but hard to see.

We'll see now if there is any truth to them sandbagging engine modes since they couldn't use the extra power until the bouncing was fixed.

Snagged from another site;

(S) SAI 25.6, 25.6, 25.6, 26.5, 30.6, 26.3, 26.9, 27.1, 27.2
(M) SAI 25.7, 26.1, 30.5, 26.4
(M) LEC 26.9, 25.8, 25.9, 30.3, 26.4, 26.6, 26.8, 26.9, 26.8, 27.3, 27.0
(S) LEC 24.9
(M) VER 25.1, 25.8, 25.7, 25.6, 26.4, 26.2, 25.8, 26.1, 26.3, 26.1, 26.4, 26.3, 26.5
(S) PER 25.6, 25.8, 26.2, 26.2, 26.6, 26.7, 26.5, 33.5, 26.8, 26.8
(S) HAM 25.1, 25.8
(M) HAM 26.1, 26.2, 26.6, 26.5, 27.6, 25.7, 26.3, 27.0
(M) RUS 25.8, 26.2, 26.7, 26.7, 26.9, 26.6, 26.8, 31.1, 26.6, 26.5

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BuckyCheese
Marko howling that things were downloaded.

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My thoughts when I read that...

Is Merc back? Could be an interesting weekend.

Just back from the track. First time at a F1 race and I must say that I was incredibly surprised at how fast those cars are. Just like Augusta National, tv does it no justice.

Got to do a lap around the circuit in the back of a flatbed truck (took 10 minutes) and then do a pit walk and see the cars. I sent the pics to VA Buckeye, so if he wants to post them, go right ahead, brother.

F2 cars were awesome as well. The speed and acceleration on both of these machines is unbelievable. Question for the more seasoned fans. When the cars come out of the pit, more than half stopped at the end of pit row, revved their engines, and then hauled arse. Anybody know why?

If my wife doesn't go tomorrow, VA Buckeye will have to abandon his wife if he wants to do the circuit and pit walk with me, as I only have 1 extra pass.

Has anyone here ever felt like a turd in a punch bowl? I did today in the Paddock Club. Europeans aren't scared to wear some bling and have trophy wives. This Mississippi boy did not fit in but I don't give a frick. Had a blast and will the next two days.

Happy to answer any questions. I hope I survive the next two days with free booze and food.

Sorry, TLDR.

I thought that also at first but the last thing they did before going to the garage was practice starting from the grid.

You're right. Tomorrow and Sunday are going to be awesome. Can't wait. VA Buckeye and his wife are coming to meet me for drinks in a bit.