Malaysian GP 2016 race thread

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 08:39

Originally Posted by Golfsmith

FIA favoured boys.

**Driver** · 2nd October 2016, 08:39

This is so frustrating...

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 08:40

Even McLaren has made significant step up in performance...

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 08:42

Hats down to Red Bull. Once again they have out developed Ferrari in season....

**Schumiklub** · 2nd October 2016, 08:44

Originally Posted by Golfsmith

FIA favoured boys.

That's what people said about Ferrari when we were winning everything. They're just doing a better job than anyone else. You can see that RB has made a huge step forward. We haven't, that's our fault, not Mercedes', not FIA's or anyone else's. We need to step up our game, our in-season development is lacking.

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 08:44

I am glad for NR

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 08:44

Originally Posted by Schumiklub

That's what people said about Ferrari when we were winning everything. They're just doing a better job than anyone else. You can see that RB has made a huge step forward. We haven't, that's our fault, not Mercedes', not FIA's or anyone else's. We need to step up our game, our in-season development is lacking.

THIS x 1000000000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**wacc** · 2nd October 2016, 08:45

Let us give Lewis a collective hug

Contratz to RBR, they are the best team in F1 in my view.
Kimi let Vertapen a free pass after the virtual sc, Seb made a Vertapen but did not have any luck again.

**SinanOzerS** · 2nd October 2016, 08:52

We're a joke. We were clearly ahead of Red Bull last year and when we were expecting to be a lot closer to Mercs this year, we're now behind Red Bull.

**Abuzar** · 2nd October 2016, 08:54

Second red bull is always giving us bad start which spoils our race

**bondilad** · 2nd October 2016, 08:55

Originally Posted by stefa

I am glad for NR

Me too

**Golfsmith** · 2nd October 2016, 08:59

Contratz to RBR, they are the best team in F1 in my view

Yes they are,they have out developed Ferrari once again.

Don't know what this Ferrari team are up to.

**tifosi1993** · 2nd October 2016, 09:00

Absolutely stupid from Vettel today.

Congrats to Dani Ric.

Alonso driver of the race.

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**Kyss4k** · 2nd October 2016, 09:05

Originally Posted by Golfsmith

Don't know what this Ferrari team are up to.

Talking

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 09:14

Originally Posted by Kyss4k

Talking

**Warp** · 2nd October 2016, 09:14

They gonna say something like "It was a bad race for us, we'll be stronger for the remaining races" and "2017 will be our year" .....

**bondilad** · 2nd October 2016, 09:18

I wish ferrari stopped developing this year's car and fully concentrate on bringing next year's development parts to the 5 remaining races and treat them as a test. Get the 2017 engine tested on track if it's possible. No need to worry about incurring penalties we have secured third place anyway.

**IulianFerrari** · 2nd October 2016, 09:29

Originally Posted by Warp

They gonna say something like "It was a bad race for us, we'll be stronger for the remaining races" and "2017 will be our year" .....

I fear for 2017 we will be far behind RBR and Mercs

**hakanabi** · 2nd October 2016, 09:33

Wish Ross Brawn would come back and join Ferrari again.

**Honzus** · 2nd October 2016, 09:42

Originally Posted by IulianFerrari

I fear for 2017 we will be far behind RBR and Mercs

I would add also McLaren to this group.

**phsyklone** · 2nd October 2016, 10:02

I think it could be a little different in 2017 than this year. Many years we have relied heavily on Technical Directors when is came to car design and direction now we have no TD and got new people and now we are seeing some developments on our car. The problem is that our development came way to late to start making an impression on RB and Merc. I believe the team of designers and engineers we have now will be able to develop the car during the course of the season. The Technical structure now will reap some fruits maybe come Barcelona next year when we have Major aero updates coz I think next years car is to advanced in development to start making major changes but thats just my thinking

**bonzo** · 2nd October 2016, 10:04

Originally Posted by phsyklone

I think it could be a little different in 2017 than this year. Many years we have relied heavily on Technical Directors when is came to car design and direction now we have no TD and got new people and now we are seeing some developments on our car. The problem is that our development came way to late to start making an impression on RB and Merc. I believe the team of designers and engineers we have now will be able to develop the car during the course of the season. The Technical structure now will reap some fruits maybe come Barcelona next year when we have Major aero updates coz I think next years car is to advanced in development to start making major changes but thats just my thinking

Is this you, Maurizio?

**phsyklone** · 2nd October 2016, 10:10

Originally Posted by bonzo

Is this you, Maurizio?

Lol I'm trying to be optimistic even though its hard

**wacc** · 2nd October 2016, 10:14

Technical directors are obsolete. They just hinder the car developement. Just wait untill other teams start to copy our concept and start to fire TDs.

**JPA** · 2nd October 2016, 10:55

Something is wrong with our strategy and preparations when unexpected happens. For example last virtual safety car - during that vsc Nico was able to close the front and leave Kimi more behind. First vsc MV was able to pass Kimi way too easy. Some say bit too early concerning green lights.
To me it seems that when there are chance to go to the grey area and get away with that - others do better work.

By the way, RBR car looks so good in corners and exits. That is something we cannot reach during the season.

**Warp** · 2nd October 2016, 11:12

It's weird because I thought its a race where engine power would shine but seems like cars with underpowered engine did well (eg Alonso).

I really don't know whats wrong with Ferrari's car. Chassis? Engine? Lack of traction? Struggle to get the tires working?

**stefa** · 2nd October 2016, 11:12

Originally Posted by wacc

Technical directors are obsolete. They just hinder the car developement. Just wait untill other teams start to copy our concept and start to fire TDs.

**bonzo** · 2nd October 2016, 11:19

Originally Posted by Warp

It's weird because I thought its a race where engine power would shine but seems like cars with underpowered engine did well (eg Alonso).

I really don't know whats wrong with Ferrari's car. Chassis? Engine? Lack of traction? Struggle to get the tires working?

All of these