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    I just read that Vettel lifted the throttle in the 3 sector in the second session, is that true?

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    He did yes in testing at Barcelona .
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    Quote Originally Posted by cristovao View Post
    I just read that Vettel lifted the throttle in the 3 sector in the second session, is that true?
    yeah, that was in Barcelona............as far as i know i never heard of him doing here the same, but who knows
    So 2023 started off bad, but managed to claw back some lap time come end of the year. Lets hope SF24 will give us tifosi something to smile about.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cristovao View Post
    I just read that Vettel lifted the throttle in the 3 sector in the second session, is that true?
    No, they gave him 2014 engine

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    Quote Originally Posted by cristovao View Post
    I just read that Vettel lifted the throttle in the 3 sector in the second session, is that true?
    From his on-board it's quite clear that he's not accelerating that hard after a couple of corners in the last sector.

    But if you watch Bottas's lap it's also evident that he's not really pulling the revs too. Shifting a tad early. So all in all both Mercedes and Ferrari weren't pushing.

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    Ideal lap of Seb is 1:23:7
    Hams is 1:23:5
    So ideal laps just 0,2 dif
    Lets wait and see!!
    FERRARI FOR EVER !!!!!!!

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    I don't know about you guys but right now I'm really depressed and worried. I'd dearly LOVE our cars to be on the pace of the Mercs, not sure I can bear another season of the Merc strolling away in the distance race after race. 4 years of that garbage is more than I can take.

    I just hope and hope and have all my fingers crossed and am wishing we have a very good race car. Go Seb and Kimi!
    Last edited by FerrariSteve; 24th March 2017 at 21:07. Reason: typo

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariSteve View Post
    I don't know about you guys but right now I'm really depressed and worried. I'd dearly LOVE our cars to be on the pace of the Mercs, not sure I can bear another season of the Merc strolling away in the distance race after race. 4 years of that garbage is more than I can take.

    I just hope and hope and have all my fingers crossed and am wishing we have a very good race car. Go Seb and Kimi!
    I am so sure we have a good car to race Merc this weekend; I don't why but I have a strong feeling we do

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    This track has been the one where Merc have on average held the biggest laptime gap over rivals on average since 2014. Ferrari gap to Merc since 2014 is 14 = 1.6secs, 15 = 1.4secs, 16 = 0.9secs. If they can hold to 0.5 or better this year it is a big improvement for the 4th consecutive year in qualifying at this track. The previous post showing ideal lap times was really interesting though, keeps me happy at least until 10 hours time when the truth on quali pace at this track will be out.

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    Any ideal where can i watch the live race from internet

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    In terms of engine performance, Ferrari appear to have made a big step forward. Sainz Jr and Grosjean put some good laps in too. I just get a positive vibe from Ferrari this year compared to previous years. The car looks great, drivers seem confident... Whether we are quicker than Mercedes remains to be seen but I'm very confident we are a lot closer

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    Quote Originally Posted by johncnet View Post
    Any ideal where can i watch the live race from internet
    Google is going to be your best friend. You should be able to find some live streams

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    Based on the statements from Vettel, Raikkonen and MA, they all didn't sound positive at all after practice sessions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by long2ma View Post
    Based on the statements from Vettel, Raikkonen and MA, they all didn't sound positive at all after practice sessions.
    they're all just downplaying the performance of the car mate.....deep down they know they have a good car; we;ll go for POLE come quali......you'll see

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    On other news..Giovinazzi will replace Wehrlein as he is not fit enough to complete full race distance..
    http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/3...-in-australia/
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    Ferrari man Giovanazzi in for Weihrlein at Sauber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariF60 View Post
    they're all just downplaying the performance of the car mate.....deep down they know they have a good car; we;ll go for POLE come quali......you'll see
    yes.... and probably Merc showed their hand already

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    I think for anyone disappointed by our FP1/2 form, remember the following:

    We were P2 and P4 with self proclaimed balance issues.
    In 2016, we were all complaining when we were down in P5/6 when we had balance issues.

    Clearly we've improved. Just because we aren't dominating Mercedes doesn't mean we haven't done an amazing job. Remember - no one has been able to achieve that over the last 3 years! Not even the mighty Adrian Newey.

    I'm proud of the team. It's been a solid effort and a solid performance so far this weekend. Looking forward to whatever else is in store!

    Bring on FP3/quali

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    Drop of rains spotted
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    Rear left puncture for Kimi..
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    I miss Oskari Saari already. Juusela is not filling his shoes quite well

    Edit: About Finnish broadcast...

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    A 1:23.9 for Seb on lap 4 of a run. Looking alright for today.

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    1:23.989 for Vettel but no improvement in S3
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    Giovinazzi is giving it the beans for a first timer

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    Quote Originally Posted by fronaldo View Post
    1:23.989 for Vettel but no improvement in S3
    so he's done the usual "lift off throttle" again in sector THREE???? to mask the actual true speed????

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    The lack of live timing on the screen is frustrating, just a countdown of how many minutes left

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    Bottas 0.6 slower on SS then Vettel

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    Quote Originally Posted by mizf1 View Post
    The lack of live timing on the screen is frustrating, just a countdown of how many minutes left
    I agree! Is this a Liberty Media thing or am I just over thinking it? I'm all for them wanting to spice everything up, but get the basics right! Of course we want to see the times/leaderboard. C'mon!

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    Hamilton 0.553 behind on SS to Vettel

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPBD View Post
    A 1:23.9 for Seb on lap 4 of a run. Looking alright for today.
    hamilton time yesterday still to beat finger cross

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