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Thread: 2022 Miami Grand Prix Thread - Buildup, Practice & Qualifying

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    I don't want to put my foot in my mouth, but the team built a very competitive car with the tools that it had, ergo, any updates will also use the same tools that has developed a highly competitive car. So updates should work as intended.
    Rest in Peace Leza, you were a true warrior...

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    Has every body heard the term be humble be modest, that's binotto never will he overstate a situation that's why he has never had egg on his face in his eyes anthing above zero is a victory.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wisepie View Post
    Quite agree, crazy planning and jet-lagged drivers, not to mention the team personnel. It's all about the money, of course!
    I don’t get that tho.

    Still go to each of those circuits, still the same money. Just make it a single trip around the globe not a frantic back and forth.

    Start in the Middle East, go to Asia, go to Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

    Makes so much more sense to me.

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    https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...DJf7rfGq4.html

    am I wrong to see this as an absolute disgusting demeaning reflection of F1 drivers?
    In my opinion, THEY are LEGENDS, risking their lives in their sport... what legend is Tom Brady vs LH???? or miami heat (???) or miami marlins(more????)
    these are American teams / players of note , but LEGENDS????? erm........

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    Quote Originally Posted by Liscia View Post
    That's standard Binotto modest-speak. He knows as do we that the proof will be in the pudding. Even with accurate modern simulations
    on a previously untested track it's foolish to brag or make predictions that would be uncharacteristic of him anyway. FORZA FERRARI!!!
    I 'm just thinking about how our two drivers interpret "A FAIRLY EFFICIENT" car?" Bragging is one thing, fairly efficient is a far cry from bragging. Fairly means almost not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Riccardog View Post
    https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...DJf7rfGq4.html

    am I wrong to see this as an absolute disgusting demeaning reflection of F1 drivers?
    In my opinion, THEY are LEGENDS, risking their lives in their sport... what legend is Tom Brady vs LH???? or miami heat (???) or miami marlins(more????)
    these are American teams / players of note , but LEGENDS????? erm........
    It's kinda dumb when these U.S. sports i.e. football, basketball, and baseball require individual athletic abilities while F1 drivers need a fast car PLUS race-craft.

    Now, Tom Brady is the GOAT of a football quaterback given his age and what he has accomplished as a player.....look at his stats and number of super bowl rings. Why the meet with Lewis Hamilton is beyond me. Maybe Lewis needs a "lift-up" from the GOAT of American football but in Lewis's case, that requires a fast car......ummmmm, look at your team-mate Lewis....Russell seems to be doing quite well in an "undriveable" car and is beating Lewis in the points.

    The rest of the meets with basketball and baseball player is simply a PR show.....that's it.....while in town, meet the hometown professional athletics.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    "Legends" are schlock goods to spread and draw in the rubes.
    The drivers know as much as or better than Binotto what to expect
    and just let the boss be the mouthpiece which is a main part of his
    job and that maintains a single "party line". Bragging is declasse
    and usually practiced to deceive for and by lesser lights?

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    Lewis has to remove his jewelry when in the car. Lewis has defied the rule these past races and the FIA has made Lewis aware of the rule.

    The FIA is clamping down on this 2005 rule,.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6 View Post
    Lewis has to remove his jewelry when in the car. Lewis has defied the rule these past races and the FIA has made Lewis aware of the rule.

    The FIA is clamping down on this 2005 rule,.
    a good way to make the car lighter.

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    Is wearing a wrist watch allowed?

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    I would guess no - time and so much more data is on the steering wheel or just a radio ask away.

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    Maybe the weight of his chunky jewellery kept him back he will be faster without it. Look out Charles & Max but mostly Charles of course


    Forza Jules

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    I've often noticed drivers putting their watches on after toweling down post-race and
    before getting on the podium - watches are superfluous in modern F1 and worn mostly
    to satisfy sponsors. Sponsor watches are usually large,clunky, inelegant or downright ugly
    (to get noticed?) and I doubt drivers would want to wear them under their already restrictive
    and cumbersome HANS, fireproof undies,balaclavas, helmets, gloves,etc. that are required and NECESSARY.

    Charles' ostentatious Richard Mille watch was stolen in a fan pic op during the lead-up to Imola and I wonder if
    the perp(s) have been caught? A very valuable watch but very "look-at-me" and just for showing off (and
    ripping-off?).
    Last edited by Liscia; 6th May 2022 at 15:48.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrarichamp View Post
    a good way to make the car lighter.


    Quote Originally Posted by Brembo View Post
    Is wearing a wrist watch allowed?
    no

    Quote Originally Posted by racingbradley View Post
    Maybe the weight of his chunky jewellery kept him back he will be faster without it. Look out Charles & Max but mostly Charles of course



    It's really a safety issue.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    This is pretty cool. Miami Scuderia Vice.

    https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/...CyleTOp6EqAAAA
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Miami upgrades

    Mercedes: Front Wing, Rear Wing, Beam Wing
    Red Bull: ---
    Ferrari: Rear Wing
    McLaren: Front Suspension, Floor Edge
    Alpine: Rear Brake Drum
    AlphaTauri: ---
    Aston: ---
    Williams: Sidepod Cooling Louvres
    Alfa: Sidepod Cooling Louvres
    Haas: Rear Wing
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Riccardog View Post
    https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...DJf7rfGq4.html

    am I wrong to see this as an absolute disgusting demeaning reflection of F1 drivers?
    In my opinion, THEY are LEGENDS, risking their lives in their sport... what legend is Tom Brady vs LH???? or miami heat (???) or miami marlins(more????)
    these are American teams / players of note , but LEGENDS????? erm........
    You need to put Mike Tyson a true american legend in place of Brady. Life on the line in boxing for sure. Imagine Masi reffing a championship title fight and doing a Lewis on Mike!!! TALK ABOUT RISKING YOUR LIFE IN A SPORT! O K , back in the day racing Ayrton was just as dangerous!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6 View Post
    Miami upgrades

    Mercedes: Front Wing, Rear Wing, Beam Wing
    Red Bull: ---
    Ferrari: Rear Wing
    McLaren: Front Suspension, Floor Edge
    Alpine: Rear Brake Drum
    AlphaTauri: ---
    Aston: ---
    Williams: Sidepod Cooling Louvres
    Alfa: Sidepod Cooling Louvres
    Haas: Rear Wing


    Forza Jules

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    Italian Motorsport

    So Ferrari will introduce PU2 for Charles in Miami (no new hybrid system, same spec just a fresh unit).
    It was a planned change.
    PU1 will be used in Monaco again.
    Haas and Alfa Romeo also set to switch to PU2.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6 View Post
    Miami upgrades

    Mercedes: Front Wing, Rear Wing, Beam Wing
    Red Bull: ---
    Ferrari: Rear Wing
    McLaren: Front Suspension, Floor Edge
    Alpine: Rear Brake Drum
    AlphaTauri: ---
    Aston: ---
    Williams: Sidepod Cooling Louvres
    Alfa: Sidepod Cooling Louvres
    Haas: Rear Wing
    Shuks Merc have got a lot


    Forza Jules

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    How can MB know which-if any- of all those solutions is/are effective? Desperate scrambling times for them, haha!

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    any links for free practice

    thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariF60 View Post
    any links for free practice

    thanks
    https://cricfree.live/live/sky-sports-f1



    Enjoy.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Liscia View Post
    How can MB know which-if any- of all those solutions is/are effective? Desperate scrambling times for them, haha!
    roll of the dice if you ask me.....we wait and see.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Weather update. Chances of rain.

    FP1: 20%
    FP2: 20%, rising to 40% by 6pm local
    FP3: 0%
    QUAL: 40%
    RACE: 40%

    This broad guidance is superced by short-range forecasts/rain risk issued 15 mins before each session.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Lewis says that if the FIA clampdown on the jewelry rule, he won't race and Mercedes has a reserve driver for the weekend......#entitledSirLewis.



    edit: Looks like Lewis will comply with the FIA rule about jewelry.
    Last edited by jgonzalesm6; 6th May 2022 at 18:22.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6 View Post
    Lewis says that if the FIA clampdown on the jewelry rule, he won't race and Mercedes has a reserve driver for the weekend......#entitledSirLewis.



    edit: Looks like Lewis will comply with the FIA rule about jewelry.
    Nothing to do with entitlement. Wedding rings are allowed. Either the FIA bans all the jewelries or they don't.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tifosi1993 View Post
    Nothing to do with entitlement. Wedding rings are allowed. Either the FIA bans all the jewelries or they don't.
    A single band on your finger is different from showing up like a damn pin cushion

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    Quote Originally Posted by tifosi1993 View Post
    Nothing to do with entitlement. Wedding rings are allowed. Either the FIA bans all the jewelries or they don't.
    Lewis has some jewelry welded together on his ears......that he could'nt take off.......untill today.
    It's not how start but how you finish.

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    Don't like the look of this track. That bit with the boats is ridiculous

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