2022 French Grand Prix - Buildup, Practice & Qualifying Thread

[PURE PASSION]

Charles also said that they are always weaker on Friday (longrun) and Ferrari knows the reason.

[ntukza]

I must say, Schumacher seems rather average.

[wisepie]

Great team work from Carlos and Charles to get that pole, but pole hasn't done Charles any favours in recent races, so I'm nervous about our tyre deg and outright speed against the RBs, as well as our reliability. Good to see the team being proactive, a real shame that Carlos isn't there at the front to take the fight to RB and dare I say it, Merc. Another nail-biter in prospect tomorrow.

[nani_s23]

https://www.racefans.net/2022/07/22/...th-new-clutch/

Ferrari with new clutch at French GP for better starts.

[Riccardog]

“The two top teams are just in their own league” – Lewis Hamilton
Am I wrong in reading this comment and feeling that the utterances by this being are more and more pathetic each race?

did he forget the last 7 years????? ***

[Gilles]

“The two top teams are just in their own league” – Lewis Hamilton
Am I wrong in reading this comment and feeling that the utterances by this being are more and more pathetic each race?

did he forget the last 7 years????? ***

Wrong?
Unfortunatly, not that much : 8 years

[458 Italia]

Wrong?
Unfortunatly, not that much : 8 years

[Gilles]

[jgonzalesm6]

BREAKING NEWS: PAUL RICARD WILL NOT RETURN FOR THE 2023 CALENDER.

good riddance too. I also hated their "artistic" trophy.

[WS6TransAm01]

BREAKING NEWS: PAUL RICARD WILL NOT RETURN FOR THE 2023 CALENDER.

good riddance too. I also hated their "artistic" trophy.

I won’t be sad. It’s a crappy track.

[Tifoso Svedese]

There should be a French Grand Prix but Paul Ricard just ain't it.

I like what Ocon suggested, to use the full Le Mans layout. It's on the long side so 23 laps in the race but with some minor runoff fixes it's safe enough. Would be a great event around Bastile Day (14 July).

[jgonzalesm6]

There should be a French Grand Prix but Paul Ricard just ain't it.

I like what Ocon suggested, to use the full Le Mans layout. It's on the long side so basically 25 laps in the race but with some minor runoff fixes it's safe enough. Would be a great event around Bastile Day (14 July).

Magny-Cours???? I know, I know....it needs to be built up to F1 certification (track wise) and there's no infrastructure for the people to stay and eat.

[Tifoso Svedese]

Magny-Cours???? I know, I know....it needs to be built up to F1 certification (track wise) and there's no infrastructure for the people to stay and eat.

I have many fond Ferrari memories at Magny-Cours but it would seem a bit unrealistic considering Nevers is in the middle of nowhere. Also the DRS zone before the hairpin would be on the short side to allow passing. The long right-hander (Estoril curve) in sector one would be unbelieveable in modern cars though.

For the best racing it would be the return of Dijon-Prenois with the mighty 1.2 km straight and fast corners but that's clearly never going to happen! Would be a glorious sprint track. 52-53 second laps.

[nani_s23]

F2 sprint race, Slipstream & DRS was very powerful

[RossTheBoss]

Biggest enemies for today are obvious. Straight line speed of the Red Bull, possible contact for Sainz coming up through the field, reliability, and strategy.

I'm also watching to see if Leclerc and Max finally come together.

Looks like Ferrari have gone for a higher downforce setup this weekend. Look great in the sec-1 and sec-3. But IDK if that won't wear the tires down fast.

[Cavallino]

Biggest enemies for today are obvious. Straight line speed of the Red Bull, possible contact for Sainz coming up through the field, reliability, and strategy.

I'm also watching to see if Leclerc and Max finally come together.

Looks like Ferrari have gone for a higher downforce setup this weekend. Look great in the sec-1 and sec-3. But IDK if that won't wear the tires down fast.

Conventional wisdom says it should be the drink sponsored team that is in tyre trouble. Think back to 2020-2021, when Leclerc would qualify high with low downforce then chew a way his tyres.

That's why contrary to what people say, the F1-75 isn't faster than the other cars, except if Sainz is faster. Make no mistake, this kid is making the difference.

[Cavallino]

I would say the same, but differently: RB opted for a low downforce setup
Possibly a risky choice

we said the same thing, seconds apart.

[Gilles]

Biggest enemies for today are obvious. Straight line speed of the Red Bull, possible contact for Sainz coming up through the field, reliability, and strategy.

I'm also watching to see if Leclerc and Max finally come together.

Looks like Ferrari have gone for a higher downforce setup this weekend. Look great in the sec-1 and sec-3. But IDK if that won't wear the tires down fast.

I would say the same, but differently: RB opted for a low downforce setup
Possibly a risky choice

[Gilles]

we said the same thing, seconds apart.

Right

[nani_s23]

I would say the same, but differently: RB opted for a low downforce setup
Possibly a risky choice

They did race sim in FP3 on mediums. Didn’t find any tyre deg.

[Gilles]

Analysis says Carlos' aid gave Charles 0.056s in the second run
Charles strongly thanked Carlos in all his statements, exaggerating the help to 2 tenths (the video and the telemetry do not say that)
Carlos did the opposite to minimize the importance of his help
And to the question asked if it would not be difficult for Charles to be alone facing 2 RB, he replied that it would be easier because he would not be there and was the fastest (which is not objectively proven)
Everyone is free to appreciate the mentality of our two drivers, what is certain is that modesty is not generalized
https://youtu.be/pAu5PcYvytw

[Gilles]

They did race sim in FP3 on mediums. Didn’t find any tyre deg.

Let's see today, i think that no team is quiet on this side at this time

[Jax]

Analysis says Carlos' aid gave Charles 0.056s in the second run
Charles strongly thanked Carlos in all his statements, exaggerating the help to 2 tenths (the video and the telemetry do not say that)
Carlos did the opposite to minimize the importance of his help
And to the question asked if it would not be difficult for Charles to be alone facing 2 RB, he replied that it would be easier because he would not be there and was the fastest (which is not objectively proven)
Everyone is free to appreciate the mentality of our two drivers, what is certain is that modesty is not generalized
[video]https://youtu.be/pAu5PcYvytw[/url]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. If there is one thing that separates Charles from the rest of them it's his humility and modesty.

[stefa]

Let's see today, i think that no team is quiet on this side at this time

Hope we got it right, and win this one!

[Brembo]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. If there is one thing that separates Charles from the rest of them it's his humility and modesty.

Charles' fans should also follow his humility and modesty and respect Carlos equally for all he does. WCCs are what really counts at the end. I remember Perez coming from 18th to get his win ! There's hope for Carlos!!

[Jax]

Charles' fans should also follow his humility and modesty and respect Carlos equally for all he does. WCCs are what really counts at the end. I remember Perez coming from 18th to get his win ! There's hope for Carlos!!

Not a Charles fan. I am a Ferrari fan. Cheers to Carlos winning from last. I wouldn't mind it a tiny bit.

[enjaybel3]

Tyre management will be tough for all teams. But, it's slightly easier with higher df.

[Gilles]

BREAKING NEWS: PAUL RICARD WILL NOT RETURN FOR THE 2023 CALENDER.

good riddance too. I also hated their "artistic" trophy.

I will soon have to zoom in to read your messages
I agree with you, the track is really bad and the trophy is an example of poor French taste

[Gilles]

Not a Charles fan. I am a Ferrari fan. Cheers to Carlos winning from last. I wouldn't mind it a tiny bit.

As a Ferrari fan, isn't more logical to simply hope for a Charles' win?

[paolo lalli]

The goal for the 2 remaining races before summer break is finish in front of max whomever that may be reduce the points deficit to him, and home in on him at the back end of the season, a totally doable situation.