2025 Chinese Grand Prix - Practice, Sprint & Qualifying Thread

[Cavallino]

I knew about it days before it got posted here but thanks anyways.

that's worrying, because it means you could be making really good posts, but just decide not to

[Cavallino]

I knew about it days before it got posted here but thanks anyways.

anyways, i was more referring to my analysis, which as always is underrated.

[jgonzalesm6]

that's worrying, because it means you could be making really good posts, but just decide not to

I stay reserved here on this forum, but I make ALOT of posts and pics in another forum....so I'm pretty much on top of things being F1 and not just Ferrari but the other teams as well.

[Cavallino]

I stay reserved here on this forum, but I make ALOT of posts and pics in another forum....so I'm pretty much on top of things being F1 and not just Ferrari but the other teams as well.

i try to stay away from other sites, most F1 media is so poor quality these days.

And most anyone who supports another team isn't a true F1 fan, let alone a true fan of THAT specific team.

[jgonzalesm6]

It appears Loic Serra will not be at the ChineseGP. He is at Maranello trying to fix whatever issues the SF-25 is experiencing and hopefully the SF-25 will show its true form at the JapaneseGP.

[PURE PASSION]

I think I read somewhere, that this was the schedule from the beginning.
That he would miss China.
Don't know if it's something new due to our " problems"

[Greig]

Another major change is a new gearbox casing, which will be shorter and slimmer, in order to allow for engine repositioning. This adjustment will result in a new weight distribution and reconfiguration of the rear suspension geometry (retaining the pull-rod design) on the gearbox itself, maximizing traction and improving tire management.

[Cavallino]

I think I read somewhere, that this was the schedule from the beginning.
That he would miss China.
Don't know if it's something new due to our " problems"

"problems"

why the quotes

[Brembo]

My favorite driver Signor Luis driving for my favorite team Ferrari makes F1 for me perfect.

[nani_s23]

i think Nani and Kyss4k willl agree with you, you guys are the best of the best here.

Especially when it comes to pit strategy.

I’m overwhelmed, hearing such golden words from a person who does rating on everyone’s post & seek explanations.

[nani_s23]

"problems"

why the quotes

Another master class.

[Cavallino]

I’m overwhelmed, hearing such golden words from a person who does rating on everyone’s post & seek explanations.

i'm trying to improve discourse. All you have to do is Make better posts!

[jgonzalesm6]

i'm trying to improve discourse. All you have to do is Make better posts!

IMO, nani_s23 posts have been great.

[Cavallino]

IMO, nani_s23 posts have been great.

his reply to my statement about the 2007 race was decent, i'll give him that.

he could have touched on the 2022 season opener race though to make his answer better.

[Schaun]

I expect Ferrari to make a good comeback in the drier conditions this weekend after the challenges in Australia. Apart from the great action on the track, just like any F1 race weekend, there will be plenty of events and activities happening for the fans throughout the week including live music, a Zhou Guanyu fan event, and even a pet-friendly day. The Fan Zone near the grandstand will be a must-visit, offering interactive exhibits, delicious food, and official team merchandise.

[Brembo]

The Main event will be a Signor Louis podium!! And Oscar beating Lando!

[mihirshah28186]

Ferrari are Known to be bad on race stratergy, not shocking on what happened in Australia GP. Hoping for a better race for China GP.

[paolo lalli]

Ferrari better get there strategy calls right because lewis and Charles will not tolerate it any further getting beyond funny many seasons and titles screwed because of Ferrari strategy calls.From Alonso to Sebastian Charles and now lewis come on guys enough.

[GoodtimesF1]

I don't get the gearbox theory. Why didn't they get it at the preseason testing and it developed as an issue at australia?

Yeah, I really don't get this. If the issue was known from testing than why would the run with the issue in FP but change the car for quali? If they really did that than I really believe they are incompetent. First it was the skid plate theory and now they are saying it's a gearbox issue. I'm just not going to believe these click bait theory guys on YouTube.

[Cavallino]

Yeah, I really don't get this. If the issue was known from testing than why would the run with the issue in FP but change the car for quali? If they really did that than I really believe they are incompetent. First it was the skid plate theory and now they are saying it's a gearbox issue. I'm just not going to believe these click bait theory guys on YouTube.

different tracks? idk

it might be more of the same in China since it's new tarmac

regardless of if it is a gearbox or plank wear concern

[elnano14]

I will never trust Ferrari "great pace" in practice anymore until we can compete for podium/race win later

[elnano14]

Lando with a ton of mistakes on his lap still put 0.4s on us (3 tenths on sector 3 alone)

Yeah the new TD is doing nothing to them

[Cavallino]

Lando with a ton of mistakes on his lap still put 0.4s on us (3 tenths on sector 3 alone)

Yeah the new TD is doing nothing to them

on the second lap on that set of softs.

they're doing something fishy with the tyres

[nani_s23]

on the second lap on that set of softs.

they're doing something fishy with the tyres

They are keeping the tyre alive, such is the front suspension of their car.

[nani_s23]

Lando with a ton of mistakes on his lap still put 0.4s on us (3 tenths on sector 3 alone)

Yeah the new TD is doing nothing to them

It’s not hidden McLaren is a beast car. If Lando looses title with this car, then he is not called a tier-2 driver. He will be named after lance stroll.

[elnano14]

This McLaren's pace advantage seems bigger than the RB19 with Max

If we can't close the gap in the next 3 races, then just fully switch to focus onto 2026

[elnano14]

Hamilton also looked very close on pace with Leclerc this session

His only softs run was at the same pace as Leclerc's 1st

[Kyss4k]

We look like we're back on form, but with McLaren being a league higher than us and... frankly everybody else. That second run from Norris was freaking insane. I wonder if their front suspension with that aggressive anti-dive and that intricate cooling ducts inside their wheel hubs are the reason or if they're doing something even more clever.

[patrese86]

We just have to make sure we are best of the rest but I’m not sure we are. Let’s see

[elnano14]

Hopefully our pace is legit, especially on the softs

Hamilton looks very locked in

Let's go