Both RB's off the pace, some work to do for FP3 where it will be hot.
Could this be the end of the winning run for RB ?
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Could this be the end of the winning run for RB ?
For sure looks like the best chance for this to occur
Ferrari needs to make its tyres last and not bin it, which usually either Charles or Sainz is good for some silly mistakes. But it could be interesting for sure.
Anything interesting in FP1 and FP2 worth rewatching?
And this is not thread to discuss racism, but F1. To come up with your post in F1 threadabout something that is not F1 is oretty weird.
And this is not thread to discuss racism, but F1. To come up with your post in F1 threadabout something that is not F1 is oretty weird.
not really
Do we think that RB genuinely won’t be at the top? Or will they figure set up out and eventually be top? What surprised me was that even in race trim it wasn’t the fastest. So it seems like they’ve finally got a genuine scrap on their hands and a lot of work to do to end up top in either quali or the race.
I honestly cant call this race, I was expecting to see both RB's at the top, seems like this track is proving more difficult for them.
Ferrari 1 and 2 are equally unexpected, but lets be honest most of the time the other teams dont have to bother about them , they do themselves most of the time.
Mercedes v Alonso, along with Norris, could be interesting.
Shaping up to be a very good race, well at the moment, RB could get their set up right over night and blow the rest away.
Toto Wolff has acknowledged that his derisive 'Wikipedia' remark on Max Verstappen's milestone achievement at Monza was perhaps not his finest moment.
In Italy, Verstappen conquered his tenth consecutive win this season, establishing a new milestone in the history of the sport, while Red Bull became the first team in F1 to take 15 victories in a row, beating Mercedes' previous landmark.
But after the race, Wolff played down the team and driver's feat, saying it was only worthy of a mention in Wikipedia and "nobody reads that anyway".
https://f1i.com/news/486746-wolff-w...PudR5gbNDrmX7px7e_PGGa1aJwWl-a5TEDjEju_7M1Nj8
In Italy, Verstappen conquered his tenth consecutive win this season, establishing a new milestone in the history of the sport, while Red Bull became the first team in F1 to take 15 victories in a row, beating Mercedes' previous landmark.
But after the race, Wolff played down the team and driver's feat, saying it was only worthy of a mention in Wikipedia and "nobody reads that anyway".
https://f1i.com/news/486746-wolff-w...PudR5gbNDrmX7px7e_PGGa1aJwWl-a5TEDjEju_7M1Nj8
Ohh rain at Singapore. I hope it happens. And I hope it happens at unexpected moments like at the Dutch GP.
Red Bull said before the weekend that they didn't expect to be strong here so while I think they could definitely improve I don't think they'll blow anyone away. I think we won't see a Red Bull on pole, might see one on the podium but I'd say Ferrari are the team to beat here now (if they don't beat themselves).
Seems like Max broke the record just in time, because it looks like he could genuinely not win this one. I know it's only practice, but they look off it here. Hopefully, we get a good scrap for P1
Before the TDs you could say that both Mclaren and Mercedes should be very competative around here as its a high downforce track. Who had flexible wings and a flexible plank remains to be seen.
I think the temporary track changes play into RB hands. I still expect Max on poll and to win the race. The RB is really kind to its tyres and tyre DEG plays a huge part at a singapore as it has the longest pit in of the season. One stop race.
Ferrari have a tyre DEG problem in race trim and their mystery under/over steer fatal car design could come back to bite them.
Usually yes but in the long runs the RB had higher deg than Merc and AM while they were slower on fast laps. RB definitely have work to do.
Tbf to Ferrari - it does seem like they have a much better handle on tyre deg in the last 1-2 races. Apparently they modified their electrical power release to better time it going into corners to prevent additional stress on the tyres going through corners.
We all want a Nando win right?
I'd take a cheeky Nando win for sure
Alonso race pace on mediums is amazing.
FP2 long runs
SAI M 38.7 38.5 38.5 38.2 38.0 40.5 38.3 38.8 42.4 38.5
LEC M 38.1 38.2 43.2 38.0 38.8 38.4 38.9 39.3 39.1
RUS M 38.2 51.8 37.7 38.3 38.6 38.5 38.6 39.1
ALO M 37.8 38.6 37.9 38.4 38.1 38.1 38.2 38.5
HAM M 38.5 38.4 38.1 38.2 38.2 38.1 38.9 43.6 38.3
NOR S 38.0 37.8 38.3 37.8 38.6 (P) H 38.2 41.2
VER M 38.2 42.8 38.3 38.5 38.5 38.6 39.1
PER M 38.0 38.4 38.2 38.0 38.2
FP2 long runs
SAI M 38.7 38.5 38.5 38.2 38.0 40.5 38.3 38.8 42.4 38.5
LEC M 38.1 38.2 43.2 38.0 38.8 38.4 38.9 39.3 39.1
RUS M 38.2 51.8 37.7 38.3 38.6 38.5 38.6 39.1
ALO M 37.8 38.6 37.9 38.4 38.1 38.1 38.2 38.5
HAM M 38.5 38.4 38.1 38.2 38.2 38.1 38.9 43.6 38.3
NOR S 38.0 37.8 38.3 37.8 38.6 (P) H 38.2 41.2
VER M 38.2 42.8 38.3 38.5 38.5 38.6 39.1
PER M 38.0 38.4 38.2 38.0 38.2
I would not mind a Nando win.
Feel like the entire grid would probably be cool with that. Except maybe Esteban, or Lewis 
First time I am very unsure on Superbru. Obviously always some challenge in picking positions but particularly challenging for this one
I will put Ferrari on pole. For win it's tricky.
Apparently Amus (german f1 site who normally have good sources) have said RB are running a new floor at Singapore as a few bits of the previous floor wouldnt pass the new Technical Directive.
Interesting. Could be a pointer to has why they did so badly ( for them ) in FP1 and 2
I've opted not to put Max on pole hope I don't regret it
Still none the wiser
Unless he is holding something back, I think it will be a Ferrari.
That's who I've gone for just hope I picked the right one
In the same bucket! Last week I picked the wrong one. Or last race rather.
I have gone for a Sainz Pole and win
I hope they dont feck it up
I hope they dont feck it up
Hopefully people will eventually realize Charles really isn't the clear no.1 in that team. Plenty of times Carlos has had the upper hand. During the race though their weakness appears to be different. Charles makes a lot of unforced errors but is good under pressure, Carlos cracks under pressure and is always guaranteed for a lock up here and there.
I’m similar but not quite
And also there’s another thread you should be replying to
If someone's going to beat Max to the podium, this is the track to do it.
Norris in with a good shout for pole
And just like that Max
This is going to be such a tasty Q3
Oh, the track is obviously improving a lot.