2022 Hungarian Grand Prix - Buildup, Practice & Qualifying Thread

[nani_s23]

From
Last races Merc race pace is almost matching Ferrari & RB. So don’t discount merc yet. They are slowly getting there.

Good that Mattia & Christian are opposing Toto’s cheap tricks with FIA.

[prancing horse]

Great quali for us.
Charles in P3, will have a great run at start.
Carlos at p2 tricky with dirty side but I think we have great race pace.

[Cavallino]

Today was not a screwup by Ferrari...maybe Sainz missed it because of poor S2 in his final run...but that can happen anytime. Our balance got shifted due to lower temps...I think we had setup our car to be light on tires for last few races...the way RB were in first few races. Tomorrow will be interesting. It's tomorrow first corner and then our strategy team I am afraid about.

and weather, we need more normal temps and obviously no rain. no unpredictability

[hakanabi]

we haven't screwed up yet, and our race pace was great yesterday. the only thing to complain about is the FIA bringing Merc back into the picture

And still, they are trying to manipulate the rules for next year. Hate that team. They have dominated the sport with that rocketship engine for years, did Ferrari complain? Now they are not competitive enough to win championships, they are crying and lobbying all around. They cant even loose with dignity.

[FerrariF60]

And still missing the point. They take advantage of Ferrari’s screwups. The more Ferrari screw up, the more points Merc scores, and boy does Ferrari know how to screw up.

Mate Ferrari are absolute masters at screwing up thing on track and Merc will always be there picking up good points
But Greig will never see that
He’ll probably erase my post too

[Cavallino]

And still, they are trying to manipulate the rules for next year. Hate that team. They have dominated the sport with that rocketship engine for years, did Ferrari complain? Now they are not competitive enough to win championships, they are crying and lobbying all around. They cant even loose with dignity.

yep, and they claimed they will be working all through the mandatory summer break. just like the budget cap, it's not something you can police.

[totox]

We struggled on tyres…. Interesting this is the first race ferrari struggled on tyres.

Maybe because they worked in free practices with higher temps and what happened today was out of picture. If the entire weekend were cold they could have change the setup to adapt. Anyone knows the temps expected for tomorrow?

[Greig]

Mate Ferrari are absolute masters at screwing up thing on track and Merc will always be there picking up good points
But Greig will never see that
He’ll probably erase my post too

Why would we give up our race pace?


You know what parc ferme is right?

[nani_s23]

Great to see Sainz on form. He’s getting there.
Hopefully no non-sense tomorrow & get 1-2 finish.

[Cavallino]

that's the thing though, i think the race will be at the same temps?

[nani_s23]

Great to see Sainz on form. He’s getting there.
Hopefully no non-sense tomorrow & get 1-2 finish.

[racingbradley]

It's all about the strategy team. Of course our drivers need to drive a faultless race.
Forza Ferrari

[Tifoso Svedese]

Budapest will be quite chilly also tomorrow so I think today is very representative anyway. What Mercedes do struggle with is the first 10-15 laps so staying within undercut window is essential for Carlos to win this race. I don't think Charles will stand much chance and with the championship situation being over anyway not sure whether the team order ship has sailed or not.

[racingbradley]

It's all about the strategy team. Of course our drivers need to drive a faultless race.
Forza Ferrari

[totox]

There's is a big chance tomorrow to close the point gap with the bulls. I really hope we can capitalizate it

[FerrariF60]

Why would we give up our race pace?


You know what parc ferme is right?

I know what it means we’ll see how it’s gonna play out tomorrow
Hopefully russel won’t play dirty in the first corner

[Cavallino]

There's is a big chance tomorrow to close the point gap with the bulls. I really hope we can capitalizate it

yep, but of course the race where it happens we have the weather and Merc sticking thier noses in and all this unpredictability. that's the luck we've had this year

[WS6TransAm01]

Points are tomorrow. You can cheer Merc today if you want.

LOL

If I had a nickel for every time you missed the point I’d be buying myself another pair of NODs.

[Greig]

LOL

If I had a nickel for every time you missed the point I’d be buying myself another pair of NODs.

See if your.cheering Merc tomorrow wont we.

[Cavallino]

I know what it means we’ll see how it’s gonna play out tomorrow
Hopefully russel won’t play dirty in the first corner

yeah, how many accidents has that kid been involved in this season. and he gets a free pass from the press for all of it

[nani_s23]

On the flip side, Charles is not on pole so let’s see if he can win from here. These are the races that should make him stronger.

[stasera]

i wish clean start and not to be dnf

[Cavallino]

gosh, we have to capitalize. something HAS to go right.

[SilverSpeed]

I hope Sainz plays the teamgame tomorrow and let's Charles pass!

[stefa]

Massive dissapointment

[stefa]

and weather, we need more normal temps and obviously no rain. no unpredictability

Weather tomorrow, rain in the morning and than cloudly with high as 22C

[elnano14]

I have a feeling Red Bull will take a penalty here for Max

[stefa]

and weather, we need more normal temps and obviously no rain. no unpredictability

Weather tomorrow, rain in the morning and than cloudly with high as 22C

[stefa]

Massive dissapontment here I was hoping for brutal front row lock up

[stefa]

On the flip side, Charles is not on pole so let’s see if he can win from here. These are the races that should make him stronger.

I thoght about that too