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    2017 Mexican GP - Race

    Here we go again. Seb and Max in the front row. Seb with a new clutch from COTA race so he should get a good start.

    Autosport offers this race day article - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/13...oughest-gp-yet

    Formula 1 drivers are bracing themselves for the toughest mechanical challenge of the season in the Mexican Grand Prix, which is set to take a toll on engine and brake cooling.

    Mexico's high altitude means the air is less dense and that makes it much harder for teams to keep the temperature of their cars under control.

    Drivers have had to lift and coast at the end of straights to protect their brakes and engines from overheating in practice, and the situation will likely get worse in Sunday's race.

    "It's a tough circuit for cooling, probably one of the most difficult of the year, because of the thin atmosphere and the huge amount of braking you've got to do without the benefit of drag," explained Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe.

    "With the turbo engine, unlike a normally aspirated engine which is down on power, these engines are running normal power.

    "So, you've got all the same heat, or in fact more, because the compressor is doing even more work.

    "Then you get less cooling because there's less air mass through the radiators, but even more heat than normal, so it's a double whammy.

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    With cooling & braking being important factor.
    Following other car would be pretty much tough as to stay with them continuously could cause overheating of brakes & engine vibrations at this circuit. So tough weekend for drivers & their cars.

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    Long run to t1 pretty much tensed.

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    Podium just as pretty as the "Heinei's"

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNUAiddUQAEuhlj.jpg (podium)

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNUUdatVwAAQtUH.jpg ("Heinei's" - grid girls)

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNUUsyDUIAEVJbm.jpg (two is my limit....when it comes to some Heinekens of course )

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    Crossing fingers that Seb gets a good start and Max doesn't tangle with him.
    Forza Ferrari!

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariSteve View Post
    Crossing fingers that Seb gets a good start and Max does TANGLE with Hamilton and BOTH or just Hamilton DNF's.
    Forza Ferrari!
    there ya go, i fixed it for ya.....at least this way it keeps the WDC of being wrapped up for another race....lol
    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 FerrariF60 View Post
    there ya go, i fixed it for ya.....
    lol! yes please

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    Turned on SkyF1 18 mins ago and in 18 mins they've said "Hamilton" 89 times.
    (yes I counted)

    PLEASE dnf today to shut up Sky for a couple of weeks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariSteve View Post
    Turned on SkyF1 18 mins ago and in 18 mins they've said "Hamilton" 89 times.
    (yes I counted)

    PLEASE dnf today to shut up Sky for a couple of weeks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariSteve View Post
    Turned on SkyF1 18 mins ago and in 18 mins they've said "Hamilton" 89 times.
    (yes I counted)

    PLEASE dnf today to shut up Sky for a couple of weeks.
    hate to say this, but think you may need to get out more
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    Riccardo has a 20 place grid pen so he should be out of contention

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    SkyF1 just orgasming all around even before the race.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob View Post
    hate to say this, but think you may need to get out more
    Quite possibly lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariSteve View Post
    Turned on SkyF1 18 mins ago and in 18 mins they've said "Hamilton" 89 times.
    (yes I counted)

    PLEASE dnf today to shut up Sky for a couple of weeks.
    once every 12 seconds?

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    Long run to 1st turn pretty bad prey


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    Quote Originally Posted by FerrariSteve View Post
    Crossing fingers that Seb gets a good start and Max doesn't tangle with him.
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    Ham doesn't have guts to take on max. He will back off at start not to risk his title. May b during pit stops or strategy wise he may counter him.

    Long run to t1, vet should be careful. I don't know whether p1 is good position to start here on this track.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nani_s23 View Post
    Ham doesn't have guts to take on max. He will back off at start not to risk his title. May b during pit stops or strategy wise he may counter him.

    Long run to t1, vet should be careful. I don't know whether p1 is good position to start here on this track.
    He took him on and passed him in the USGP....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greig View Post
    He took him on and passed him in the USGP....
    You mean Austin ??? Max was on old tyres.

    Hungary, Australia gp??? Radio messages says it all

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    Quote Originally Posted by nani_s23 View Post
    You mean Austin ??? Max was on old tyres.

    Hungary, Australia gp??? Radio messages says it all
    He still took him on though...
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    Brundle putting all that effort in trying to interview kimi and he just said "The race should be better"

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    Run to the first corner is pretty long... That could be a problem for SV

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    hopefully Kimi gets a great start and passes both Mercs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrarichamp View Post
    hopefully Kimi gets a great start and passes both Mercs
    Yes please!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christopher View Post
    Brundle putting all that effort in trying to interview kimi and he just said "The race should be better"
    well, that is typical Kimi...........we're all used to him by now....lol
    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 stefa View Post
    Run to the first corner is pretty long... That could be a problem for SV
    yeah, i'm a little nervous myself..........especially if Lewise will get a slipstream from him......fingers crossed that won't happen and that Max will take out Lewise into first corner........
    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 Greig View Post
    He still took him on though...
    Hmmm if that is it. Then fine.

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    Just a clean start. That is all. ����

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    Quote Originally Posted by Otakukim View Post
    Just a clean start. That is all. ����
    yup, clean start and for Seb ot maintain the lead after first couple of corners
    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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