2022 Saudi Arabian GP Thread - Buildup, Practice & Qualifying

[Ferrarichamp]

Lewis after qualifying 16th - "I'm sorry guys."
If it were Max qualifying 16th - swears everyone over the radio and blames them for giving him a pathetic car.

I actually think Max has mellowed a bit since he won his title.

[Rishu]

Lewis after qualifying 16th - "I'm sorry guys."
If it were Max qualifying 16th - swears everyone over the radio and blames them for giving him a pathetic car.

I swear I’ve heard Lewis throwing his team under the bus multiple times

[458 Italia]

I swear I’ve heard Lewis throwing his team under the bus multiple times

Many times.

[paolo lalli]

Max is a baby he loves throwing his toys out of the pram at helmet,and redbull.

[tifosi1993]

We don't need Ham vs Max here.

[jgonzalesm6]

I swear I’ve heard Lewis throwing his team under the bus multiple times

yep

[tifosi1993]

Ferraris are out on new softs

[ferrari4life]

why are they risking it? why burn though new softs?

[stefa]

Why is Ferrari again on track?!

[458 Italia]

Seems like a waste of tyres these extra runs.

[tifosi1993]

4 Ferrari powered cars, 3 Honda powered cars, 2 Renault powered cars and 1 Mercedes powered car.

[Kyss4k]

Why is Ferrari again on track?!

I think it's a good thing. It's almost an hour after they have been on the track. They need to get the feel for it again.

[stefa]

I think it's a good thing. It's almost an hour after they have been on the track. They need to get the feel for it again.

Makes sense, but why on the new softs?

[ferrari4life]

did the RB's improve? or did we?
they are quite a bit back at the end of q2

[gump1480]

why are they risking it? why burn though new softs?

Just to prepare both of them for Q3 I guess. It was a pretty long break.

[PURE PASSION]

Did RedBulls try any good run in these last seconds?? I mean the 1st 2 sectors because I saw they pitted but what was their sectors 1&2 compared to ours??

[tifosi1993]

They will get one set of extra soft in Q3. So if Ferrari only use 2 sets, then tomorrow we'll have 2 new mediums, 1 new hard and 1 new soft tyres. More than enough for every potential scenarios.

[Kyss4k]

Did RedBulls try any good run in these last seconds?? I mean the 1st 2 sectors because I saw they pitted but what was their sectors 1&2 compared to ours??

They did try. They didn't improve in the second sector so they pitted.

[458 Italia]

Shows that merc are nothing without a 2 year headstart on everyone.

[stefa]

GR barely made it to Q3

[jgonzalesm6]

Good to see K-Mag in the top 10.

[KimiBot]

GR barely made it to Q3

I think he had mediums, dont know why

[Kyss4k]

I think he had mediums, dont know why

The car did not work on softs. They seem better on medium than on softs. They have no clue about their car.

[458 Italia]

The car did not work on softs. They seem better on medium than on softs. They have no clue about their car.

Which is lovely.

[KimiBot]

Which is lovely.

Yes, we love it so much

[458 Italia]

Charles got very close to wall then.

[458 Italia]

Great lap!

[458 Italia]

Correction 2 great laps!

[tifosi1993]

Ver P6. LMAO

[Kyss4k]

The used tyres works great somehow.

[458 Italia]

"max slow in sector (after doing a personal best) he must've made a mistake" shut up Jenson you clown.

[tifosi1993]

Oooh, Mad Max sounds mad!

[KimiBot]

looks like 1-2 and worst 2-3 today

[458 Italia]

Max loves a good whine.

[Rishu]

Sainz is managing S1 better

[Ferrarichamp]

Ocon is doing well.

[ntukza]

I swear I’ve heard Lewis throwing his team under the bus multiple times

But... have you ever heard Max apologising for being slow?

[ferrari1.8t]

Charles flying

[458 Italia]

Charles is bossing it!

[bogs1207]

Charles is flying.

[458 Italia]

Awww damn.

[Rishu]

Great Lap Charles

[tifosi1993]

Wow Perez. But both Ferrari can do another lap, I think.

[458 Italia]

Unlucky guys.

[Greig]

Wow

[scudieros]

Jeez checo

[Rishu]

OMG where did that come from

[bogs1207]

So close!!!!

[Kyss4k]

Perez did what?

[jgonzalesm6]

MEGA lap from Leclerc.

[ferrari1.8t]

Dam…look how happy sky is not to have Ferrari on pole.

Forza Ferrari. 2-3 is a great starting point for tomorrow. Let’s get them baby…

[Tifoso Svedese]

That's an anticlimax, but I'm confident we'll beat him tomorrow. His race pace is most likely nowhere near ourselves. Leclerc is also a better starter in general and has the inside.

[KimiBot]

never saw that coming, but 2-3 is okay, better than okay, great

[Aziz]

MEGA lap from Leclerc.

Bad S3

[tifosi1993]

Verstappen Who?

[stefa]

Damn it!!!

[jgonzalesm6]

MEGA MEGA lap from Perez.....WOW!!!!

[Rishu]

That's an anticlimax, but I'm confident we'll beat him tomorrow. His race pace is most likely nowhere near ourselves.

And we have no clue about our race pace

[Greig]

And we have no clue about our race pace

Fast :-D

[patrese86]

Great effort from ours boys. Superb lap from Perez. Not sure about our race pace but think we will be right in the fight tomorrow.

[stefa]

Dam…look how happy sky is not to have Ferrari on pole.

Forza Ferrari. 2-3 is a great starting point for tomorrow. Let’s get them baby…

It is great result! Pole does not mean much here, as there are going to be plenty of SC

[faloupas]

Red Bull is the fastest car.We knew that.Lets see tomorrow in race terms.

[ferrari4life]

was MV lap that bad? Looks like RB has the pace

[458 Italia]

Dam…look how happy sky is not to have Ferrari on pole.

Forza Ferrari. 2-3 is a great starting point for tomorrow. Let’s get them baby…

croft is over the moon.

Think we can get him at the start though!

[stefa]

Fast :-D
:clap

[Rishu]

Fast :-D

My gut feel is we are faster

[Ferrarichamp]

well no points for pole anyway, I just hope our drivers don't get stuck behind Perez.

[Kyss4k]

And we have no clue about our race pace

If I would bet, I woud bet on us. We went with higher downforce setup, so this should be good for race pace. But we will see. Hopefully the start line is not too dirty from the 2nd (Carlos has the clean side, so that's ok)

[tifosi1993]

Yup Charles lost the pole in the final sector 3, but nevertheless, can't always expect him to pull out that magic lap.

Sainz is again nowhere when it mattered. But he's up against a very special driver so it's not easy for him.

[Schumiklub]

Charles messed up S3. He would have been way faster, but that’s racing.

[ntukza]

Lol that TV camera was on Adrian Newey just as he was saying "the most dangerous circuit in F1." Saudi Arabia won't be happy with thag
:)

[KimiBot]

MEGA MEGA lap from Perez.....WOW!!!!

He must feel good now, so long time and now P1

[Kyss4k]

Charles messed up S3. He would have been way faster, but that’s racing.

We are lacking top speed, he didn't mess up. S3 is all about top speed.

[tifosi1993]

Marko must be fuming right now. :lol

[faloupas]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

[elnano14]

His last sector is not even his PB

[Rishu]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

Man, you are annoying

[Tifoso Svedese]

I don't think our straightline speed deficit is large enough that we can't pass him using DRS though if he chews up his tyres in front. One way or the other Charles should find a way past.

[elnano14]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

Can some mods here lock this man up ffs

[stefa]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

Seriously?!?! And you ask why people here calling you a troll!!?!?!?!

[jgonzalesm6]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

It's qualifying.....we still have a race tomorrow.

[tifosi1993]

Man, you are annoying

Just put him in ignore list. No need to respond to that miserable troll.

[Ferrarichamp]

Ocon P5, quite a lap by him.

[paolo lalli]

Ferrari will get him at the start line.Max can be dangerous and aggressive from his starting position,a crashstappen special is on the cards,no doubt max will be ****** with redbull,expect the toys to be thrown out of the pram a fantastic result for ferrari.

[JacKy]

Still amazing lap times.

[ferrari4life]

Whatever happened to the age old saying..Dont feed the troll

[Kyss4k]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

Ok, get out now. You are the most toxic ***** ** **** I've ever seen on these forums. He didn't make a mistake, he outqualified his teammate, how is that a mistake? Ferrari has lower top speed how is that a mistake? Leave this forum or I'll give you hell.

[JacKy]

Lol gordon Ramsey ***

[Ferrarichamp]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

what will you say if he wins the race?

[ntukza]

It is great result! Pole does not mean much here, as there are going to be plenty of SC

How is overtaking here though?

[ferrari4life]

Did MV just have a crap lap or is SP just have a better setup this weekend?

[nani_s23]

Pole was in for Ferrari. But bad sector3 from Charles did cost pole.
Not sure wts happening with Sainz, when mattered he’s not putting that pole lap.

All through the weekend Perez was strong in S2 & S3. He nailed it.

[ntukza]

We are lacking top speed, he didn't mess up. S3 is all about top speed.

His S3 was yellow

[Ferrarichamp]

is there a clean/dirty side on the track?

[Kyss4k]

His S3 was yellow

That's nice and all but you have to watch it closer. It was just 0.03 slower, than his best. And how can any of us know, that that's the best he can do with the setup he is running? Three hundreds is not messing up by any measure, I am sorry.

[JacKy]

1:27.9xx was possible for charles. First 2 sector was perfect.

Anyway. I am happy for Sergio aswell. It seems like he is going to be much closer to verstappen this year.

[jgonzalesm6]

is there a clean/dirty side on the track?

Leclerc is on the dirty side if I remember correctly.

[VSOPilot]

Perez just saved Sky TV from total embarrassment!

[JacKy]

is there a clean/dirty side on the track?

not particularly. It was all dusty.

[tifosi1993]

PER: 32.299 - 28.323 - 27.578 - 1:28.200 - 335

LEC: 32.134 - 28.347 - 27.714 - 1:28.225 - 327

SAI: 32.289 - 28.482 - 27.631 - 1:28.402 - 327

VER: 32.314 - 28.335 - 27.812 - 1:28.461 - 334

OCO: 32.566 - 28.589 - 27.913 - 1:29.068 - 326

RUS: 32.343 - 28.548 - 28.055 - 1:29.104 - 327

ALO: 32.614 - 28.581 - 27.842 - 1:29.147 - 328

BOT: 32.544 - 28.560 - 27.955 - 1:29.183 - 328

GAS: 32.698 - 28.574 - 27.970 - 1:29.254 - 328

MAG: 32.765 - 28.703 - 28.022 - 1:29.588 - 330

NOR: 32.721 - 28.669 - 28.234 - 1:29.651 - 323

RIC: 32.741 - 28.776 - 28.217 - 1:29.773 - 322

ZHO: 32.985 - 28.714 - 28.077 - 1:29.819 - 327

SCH: 32.896 - 28.765 - 28.236 - 1:29.920 - 328

STR: 33.048 - 28.884 - 28.320 - 1:31.009 - 326

HAM: 33.085 - 28.890 - 28.291 - 1:30.343 - 324

ALB: 33.167 - 28.975 - 28.350 - 1:30.492 - 327

HUL: 33.201 - 28.896 - 28.427 - 1:30.543 - 326

LAT: 33.655 - 29.247 - 28.644 - 1:31.817 - 325

TSU: - - - -

[Tifoso Svedese]

Leclerc is on the dirtier inside, but that track really is swept clean so in practice it doesn't matter much. Verstappen lost the start after a red flag on pole and badly. The main thing tomorrow is to keep it steady at the start and don't allow Verstappen past any of our cars.

[ntukza]

Ferrari will get him at the start line.Max can be dangerous and aggressive from his starting position,a crashstappen special is on the cards,no doubt max will be ****** with redbull,expect the toys to be thrown out of the pram a fantastic result for ferrari.

Oh yes, let me try that again.

Lewis qualifies 16th - "I'm sorry guys."
Max qualifies 4th - "#&*%! &#*%*&##&!!!!“

:-D

[Nick Singer]

Far rather have Perez in front of us than Max. Fair chance he will balls-up the start and away we go!

Max is clearly struggling - relative to the three ahead of him - and being three places back with his team mate on pole may get to his head. Let's hope so.

#ForzaFerrari

[jgonzalesm6]

Being that Lewis is P16, might as well breach parc ferme rules and do the setup on Lewis's car. What's the difference between P16 and P20??

[tifosi1993]

Pole was in for Ferrari. But bad sector3 from Charles did cost pole.
Not sure wts happening with Sainz, when mattered he’s not putting that pole lap.

All through the weekend Perez was strong in S2 & S3. He nailed it.

He was only 0.032 seconds slower than his PB in the sector 3.

But today Perez has done a special lap, without doubt the most special lap in his career. So I'm too fussed about P2 and P3.

[tohellandback]

I think this was one lap wonder by checo.. We have a better race pace and long run our car will be good.. Max does not seems happy with the setup/tyres.... Fingers crossed hope we have a good one... We have waited for this performance for years now..... Sir 7wc loosing out in Q1 was icing and made my day...

[JacKy]

Being that Lewis is P16, might as well breach parc ferme rules and do the setup on Lewis's car. What's the difference between P16 and P20??

Yeah , He will probably start from pit lane. Idk if it is going to help the case.

[Greig]

Being that Lewis is P16, might as well breach parc ferme rules and do the setup on Lewis's car. What's the difference between P16 and P20??

He will start from the pits, Mick won't be racing either I imagine.

[Kyss4k]

He was only 0.032 seconds slower than his PB in the sector 3.

But today Perez has done a special lap, without doubt the most special lap in his career. So I'm too fussed about P2 and P3.

Exactly what I'm saying. Even with his best S3 he would have not beaten Perez. Just look at those top speeds. Red Bull is miles ahead. We are clearly setup for higher DF which will benefit us in the race hopefully. But Leclerc didn't mess anything up and I would be the first to say he did, if he... did.

[jgonzalesm6]

Hang in there Lewis.......

#blessedone #stillIrise

[Greig]

I think this was one lap wonder by checo.. We have a better race pace and long run our car will be good.. Max does not seems happy with the setup/tyres.... Fingers crossed hope we have a good one... We have waited for this performance for years now..... Sir 7wc loosing out in Q1 was icing and made my day...

Agree, we can beat Perez tomorrow.

[jgonzalesm6]

He will start from the pits, Mick won't be racing either I imagine.

I don't see Mick racing either.

[Kyss4k]

He will start from the pits, Mick won't be racing either I imagine.

Yep, Gunther said during Sky interview, that after watching the crash, he doesn't think it's worth the risk trying to quickly repair the car.

[ntukza]

I'm not too disappointed with this result. I would have loved a 1-2 of course but I still can't get over this wonderful feeling of being right at the top again and being easily capable of pole position. This is so good! Well done to Perez, I'm happy for him. And I'm glad it's him and not Max.

[Nick Singer]

He will start from the pits, Mick won't be racing either I imagine..

Certainly not in a Haas. That car's going nowhere apart from the breaker's yard!

[nani_s23]

PER: 32.299 - 28.323 - 27.578 - 1:28.200 - 335

LEC: 32.134 - 28.347 - 27.714 - 1:28.225 - 327

SAI: 32.289 - 28.482 - 27.631 - 1:28.402 - 327

VER: 32.314 - 28.335 - 27.812 - 1:28.461 - 334

OCO: 32.566 - 28.589 - 27.913 - 1:29.068 - 326

RUS: 32.343 - 28.548 - 28.055 - 1:29.104 - 327

ALO: 32.614 - 28.581 - 27.842 - 1:29.147 - 328

BOT: 32.544 - 28.560 - 27.955 - 1:29.183 - 328

GAS: 32.698 - 28.574 - 27.970 - 1:29.254 - 328

MAG: 32.765 - 28.703 - 28.022 - 1:29.588 - 330

NOR: 32.721 - 28.669 - 28.234 - 1:29.651 - 323

RIC: 32.741 - 28.776 - 28.217 - 1:29.773 - 322

ZHO: 32.985 - 28.714 - 28.077 - 1:29.819 - 327

SCH: 32.896 - 28.765 - 28.236 - 1:29.920 - 328

STR: 33.048 - 28.884 - 28.320 - 1:31.009 - 326

HAM: 33.085 - 28.890 - 28.291 - 1:30.343 - 324

ALB: 33.167 - 28.975 - 28.350 - 1:30.492 - 327

HUL: 33.201 - 28.896 - 28.427 - 1:30.543 - 326

LAT: 33.655 - 29.247 - 28.644 - 1:31.817 - 325

TSU: - - - -


That top speed from RB shows they are using that long 8th gear + low DF set up.

[tifosi1993]

Maybe low DF setup is the only way RB can keep up with Ferrari.

[bogs1207]

Thats why Charles will never be a champion.Always goofie mistakes...

Wow! Seriously?

[gump1480]

He was only 0.032 seconds slower than his PB in the sector 3.

But today Perez has done a special lap, without doubt the most special lap in his career. So I'm too fussed about P2 and P3.

And he lost the pole position by only 0.025. We have such high expectations from LEC that anything other than a pole is considered a bar day in office. Great days are back

[nani_s23]

He was only 0.032 seconds slower than his PB in the sector 3.

But today Perez has done a special lap, without doubt the most special lap in his career. So I'm too fussed about P2 and P3.

I was under assumption ferrari was going with Low DF. But I see they are carrying more wing compared to RB.

[jgonzalesm6]

The SC might play a role tomorrow.....maybe multiple SC's. Race could be a toss up maybe???

[Nick Singer]

One thing we can be sure of.. the goons at Sky F1 and the BBC will be celebrating Ferrari NOT on pole!

#Wrhymeswithanchors!

[JacKy]

That top speed from RB shows they are using that long 8th gear + low DF set up.

Redbull have been using this kind of setups since last 4-5 races of 2021 and it always costs them at the Race pace.

[tifosi1993]

Here's another crazy thing:

The F1-75 is only 0.171 seconds slower than the SF21 here in Qualifying. Incredible improvement. :-E

[nani_s23]

I’m not counting out Perez tomorrow just because he’s actually good at managing tyres & better in race. Given RB’s top speed not sure how Ferrari’s gonna pass him down the straight. Either it should be through pit strategy, but for this Sainz should be very close to Lec & Perez.

[ferrari4life]

overtaking willl be hard. Ferrari has the smoother car. but RB has top speed advantage.
Hope the pressure will get to them and cause a mistake.

[jgonzalesm6]

I’m not counting out Perez tomorrow just because he’s actually good at managing tyres & better in race. Given RB’s top speed not sure how Ferrari’s gonna pass him down the straight. Either it should be through pit strategy, but for this Sainz should be very close to Lec & Perez.

Ferrari are definitely going to be in the pit delta window....that's for sure. So either Ferrari covers Perez pit stop or RB covers Ferrari pit stop.

[nani_s23]

Ferrari are definitely going to be in the pit delta window....that's for sure. So either Ferrari covers Perez pit stop or RB covers Ferrari pit stop.

We should be faster in S1 & rest is to RB. We saw how max was passing Lec in Bahrain with that top speed & DRS assistance. That’s the only worry for me.

[PURE PASSION]

8008

[nani_s23]

Max under investigation for pit lane incident. Not sure what it is.

[paolo lalli]

Any more down force on that redbull and the car will bottom out watch those sparks fly.

[SS454]

what a crazy qualifying session.

First and foremost, glad Mick is okay. That was a very scary wreck. When the TV cameras stay away from what's going on and you don't hear any updates, it makes one think of terrible scenarios. Broken wrist, legs, or ribs was going through my head, and then to see him on the stretcher looking in good condition was a huge relief. As for his performance. Ooof... that might be a decent hit on his confidence as well.

Ferrari, soooo close. I thought Leclerc put in a great lap, just lost a little in the last sector. Couldn't see where exactly. Charles is the first to criticize himself, and didn't mention anything. A 2-3 start, that's solid. I didn't expect Ferrari to even be this competitive since I haven't seen a big low downforce package get thrown on the car like other teams, and this track is 80% full throttle, with 3 sections near 320 kph.

Perez, wow give him some credit. Moments after cheering out loud for Leclerc I see Green and Purple on Perez lap, heading into S3 where the RBR's are hitting upwards of 335 kph! Sure enough, nipped our boys. It's very rare that any driver out qualifies Max, so hats off. I think the race should favor Red bull in terms of outright pace, and likely have all the tools to control the race if they get out front. It's going to be near impossible to pass them with their speed advantage. But we can't rule out tire wear, strategy with safety cars, and of course reliability. I certainly think Ferrari will be in the fight.

Mercedes. HA HA! Watching Stroll out-qualify Hamilton was a delight. Anyone saying Russell is so much better than Lewis, or that Lewis can't drive a car that isn't dominant... it's just one race. That is TBD.

Alpine look strong, but should not have a shot of a podium without a mistake from at least 2 of the top 4 guys.

Shout out to Bottas and Alfa once again. They did very good.

[SS454]

Here's another crazy thing:

The F1-75 is only 0.171 seconds slower than the SF21 here in Qualifying. Incredible improvement. :-E

Track layout is slightly different, so it's not 100% compatible. But out of RBR, Merc, McLaren, and Ferrari, it's safe to say Ferrari has recovered the most speed compared to their 2021 car.

[paneristi]

https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-watch-valtteri-bottas-class-act-as-mick-schumacher-suffers-scary-f1-crash-at-jeddah/

[Nick Der Luben]

Greetings !!
Forza Ferrari.
Bad luck today.Tommorow will be a better day.

[Tifoso]

Greetings !!
Forza Ferrari.
Bad luck today.Tommorow will be a better day.
Welcome aboard!

[SS454]

Motorsport is dangerous and will forever remain a dark sport, but a track like this shouldn't be in the calendar.

Last year proved the track was ridiculously dangerous. They made some small changes, but it's still crazy. Narrow track, no run offs, and some stupid high speeds. Even if it's fun to drive, it's a terrible design.

People still scoff at the idea of Nascar style safer barriers in certain areas of road courses, but this track could certainly use them. Designers not figuring a bad wreck could happen on that wall seems like a huge oversight. There have been multiple incidents from hitting that curb at turn 11 (Alonso and Ocon had big moments). Can't put tire barriers there, but a "soft" wall could have been built.

I agree the track should be kicked off the calendar, and that doesn't factor in the safety risks of local terrorist attacks.

[TTRSMAD]

There is no way Perez is staying in 1st position tomorrow. He fall asleep in the race and will not contain Ferrari, it's Verstappen the real menace and strategy is vital to keep him behind.

The Red Bull is only menacing if it gets DRS. Tomorrow the cars are going to be full of fuel. The Ferraris are going to finish 1 and 2 again if there is no safety car bull.

[Nick Der Luben]

Welcome aboard!

Thank you Tifoso.
I would like to explain me the rules of posting in this forum.
I saw a few pages ago that strong language and conflicts between members.
By the way amazed by the speed of our car today!!

[SilverSpeed]

Gratz Checo, a one lap wonder it was.

Ferrari has more DF so better for the race no worries, Leclerc has better race pace then Checo so we are in the fight.

Happy with 7th times champ from the aldi is P16 haha and Max P4 with not so good balance hehe.

[From Treviso]

These street tracks need to go - we are very lucky Mick did not sustain a permanent disability or be killed. Very high speeds and barriers that are too close

[tpe]

I was expecting a RB on pole but o not by such a small margin and definitely not Perez!
It will be a tricky race and the pit wall was to be smart.

The other thing is the tyres.
They have to be careful because the undercut is very strong, or at least it was in Bahrain

[Tifoso Svedese]

The undercut is quite weak here because the general degradation is much lower. It might still be 1-1.5 seconds though. If one of our cars, most likely Charles, is close to DRS range I think the undercut should work just fine.

[Nick Der Luben]

The undercut is quite weak here because the general degradation is much lower. It might still be 1-1.5 seconds though. If one of our cars, most likely Charles, is close to DRS range I think the undercut should work just fine.

I think we can overtake him on start.

[PURE PASSION]

Does anyone knows the long runs of our drivers on FP3 ??? They l've done some and Lec confirmed it but don't have the times

[elnano14]

Does anyone knows the long runs of our drivers on FP3 ??? They l've done some and Lec confirmed it but don't have the times
Mid - high 34s for Charles and high 34s for Carlos, faster than the RBR yesterday but the condition was somewhat different though

[Greig]

Mick out of the race tomorrow.

[Tifosia]

Mick out of the race tomorrow.
Is he alright now?

[jgonzalesm6]

Is he alright now?

https://twitter.com/SchumacherMick/status/1507830580339253249?cxt=HHwWgoC9qZH78ewpAAAA

[PURE PASSION]

Ferrari with more downforce, according to the simulator was the best configuration
Leclerc set the second time at 25 thousandths and can be satisfied as this track could have adapted a little better to the more efficient Red Bull RB18. The Monegasque lost in the last sector, where it would have been enough for him to repeat his best, lower than 30 thousandths. Instead he made it slightly worse.
The F1-75 managed to recover almost all the 5 tenths lost on the straight in the corners, due to a rather conservative, or rather charged, choice in the aerodynamic set-up. A choice made at the Maranello simulator , where various configurations were simulated, with the medium load one considered as the best compromise between pure performance and tire management. The Italian team is focusing a lot on this last technical factor. "With more downforce, we think tire management can be positive for us," said Mattia Binotto in post qualifying.Ferrari lost 0.5 on the straights from Red Bull.

[enjaybel3]

Another great team effort all round. So looking forward to the race.

Mercedes/Hamilton still sandbagging :-D

[gump1480]

Anyone has the link to PER vs LEC quali lap comparison video? Must be interesting to watch.

[ntukza]

There is no way Perez is staying in 1st position tomorrow. He fall asleep in the race and will not contain Ferrari, it's Verstappen the real menace and strategy is vital to keep him behind.

The Red Bull is only menacing if it gets DRS. Tomorrow the cars are going to be full of fuel. The Ferraris are going to finish 1 and 2 again if there is no safety car bull.

I'm all for optimism but this level of self-confidence makes me uncomfortable. Anyhow, let's hope so. :-)

[SS454]

Anyone has the link to PER vs LEC quali lap comparison video? Must be interesting to watch.

Anthony Davidson showed the comparo on the Skypad on the Skysport feed. Perez had a decent advantage after 2 corners, but Leclerc was faster through the downforce section of the track, and then Perez's top speed was enough to give him the advantage in the end. They were really close the entire lap, but you could see they each had their own advantage.

[scudieros]

Ferrari with more downforce, according to the simulator was the best configuration
Leclerc set the second time at 25 thousandths and can be satisfied as this track could have adapted a little better to the more efficient Red Bull RB18. The Monegasque lost in the last sector, where it would have been enough for him to repeat his best, lower than 30 thousandths. Instead he made it slightly worse.
The F1-75 managed to recover almost all the 5 tenths lost on the straight in the corners, due to a rather conservative, or rather charged, choice in the aerodynamic set-up. A choice made at the Maranello simulator , where various configurations were simulated, with the medium load one considered as the best compromise between pure performance and tire management. The Italian team is focusing a lot on this last technical factor. "With more downforce, we think tire management can be positive for us," said Mattia Binotto in post qualifying.Ferrari lost 0.5 on the straights from Red Bull.


This makes a lot of sense. I am loving how Ferrari is competing this year. Very intelligently using all the tools we have available. We are not doing what RB is doing, we are setting up the car for the race to conserve and get the best out of tyres. This also explains why Checo got pole and not Max, he can look after tyres while max is just gung ho full power. So having Checo upfront could be a problem but his starts are not always great. Either way we should have better tyre management.

LET'S GOOOO!

[patrese86]

That was a good session yesterday. I'm sorry for Mick but happy he's okay. As for us I think it's another positive day and hopefully the same today. I just hope Max isn't too aggressive starting 4th. I'd rather get through the first few corners unscathed than try anything too daring.

[Nick Singer]

Going to be, I am sure, Safety Cars. Need to keep out of trouble and hope for a bit of luck (or to avoid bad luck!) with SCs. Still think we can jump Perez at the start and hope Max doesn't go kamikaze!

[SFTifoso]

Remember RB’s fix to their fueling issue? I think they’re just gonna be carrying extra 10KG of fuel in the race. I believe our race pace is better and our tire deg will be much better too.

[patrese86]

Remember RB’s fix to their fueling issue? I think they’re just gonna be carrying extra 10KG of fuel in the race. I believe our race pace is better and our tire deg will be much better too.

Yeah I think our tyre deg will be better. It looks similar to Bahrain really, Red Bull were also 7/8 kph faster but we were faster in the corners and coped better with our tyres. Perez made all his gains on the straight, that's fine with a car lightly fueled on soft tyres but let's see how he gets on with a heavy car lacking some downforce round them successive high speed corners.

[Gilles]

Anyone has the link to PER vs LEC quali lap comparison video? Must be interesting to watch.

https://scuderiafans.com/video-charles-leclerc-sergio-perez-jedduh-q3-onboard-laps-compared-with-telemetry/

[Gilles]

Remember RB’s fix to their fueling issue? I think they’re just gonna be carrying extra 10KG of fuel in the race. I believe our race pace is better and our tire deg will be much better too.

It's said they run low downforce setup to save fuel and then weight

[PURE PASSION]

What keeps amaze my about F1 ,and this year even more, is that you have 2 different teams that built 2 COMPLETELY different racing cars with completely different aero philisophy and different engines with 2 different drivers ,and in a 7km track you end up in JUST 0.025s difference !!!!!!!!!:-E:-E:-E:-E

[Liscia]

https://scuderiafans.com/video-charles-leclerc-sergio-perez-jedduh-q3-onboard-laps-compared-with-telemetry/

Checo done good - congratulations to him are in order! I'm confident our drivers will better him and Werestoppin in the race and I hope no major crashes and monkey wrench spoiler safety car periods don't get in the way of clean racing!