Qualifying is at 3pm, right?
F1 2024 Season
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Yes. Verstappen will be on pole.
He did a secret test at imola last week with the RB18 (last year's car). RedBull trying to understand why this year's car is struggling at certain tracks. So wanted comparison data.
Also RedBull had the engine turned down yesterday and were experimenting in both FP's. That's ominous.
Thats absurd from Leclerc. What an idiot
Only seen this last bit of FP3, been too busy.
Both Mercs and Ferrari look good, Max looks like he is holding back .
WTF was Leclerc doing !!!
Both Mercs and Ferrari look good, Max looks like he is holding back .
WTF was Leclerc doing !!!
Barcelona is almost perfect racing track, great combination of corners, it's just missing one or two more overtaking places, even though watching F2 there are lot of overtaking opportunities unlike in F1 where they just use DRS on main straight. But it would be fecking great driving something fast around here.
:whereisthefeckingdrollsmiley:
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I’m a bit baffled how riled up they get in practice sessions now, “we talkin about practice”.
This is true but one thing that people miss in the rule changes, who say the rules should stay the same, is that the teams ahead often put more time towards the new season/rules earlier. Part of the reason why everyone bunches up is because they stop developing as they know they have a tenth or two more in hand.
I picked my fantasy blind, this maybe the week I lose my 2 EBP and change my picks
No penalty’s for Stroll or LeClerc 
So what are your predictions?
Sargent penalty incoming.
Crofty stoking the lewis conspiracy theories, based on one Q1 lap. What a cretin.
Max , Norris Hamilton
Lewis way off , not showing any speed
And Lewis goes P1 but had to use an new set of softs
What's the poing of Sargeant? What's the point of someone bringing you money if he is going to end up last in every race?
OUT IN Q1!
16) Kevin Magnussen, Haas
17) Yuki Tsunoda, RB
18) Daniel Ricciardo, RB
19) Alex Albon, Williams
20) Logan Sargeant, Williams
16) Kevin Magnussen, Haas
17) Yuki Tsunoda, RB
18) Daniel Ricciardo, RB
19) Alex Albon, Williams
20) Logan Sargeant, Williams
BBC: This makes Sainz's decision harder. Both Williams o at the bottom of the pack, both Sauber's into Q2
Wonder if Sainz has signed off on that Williams contract yet
McLaren fire update: One team member in hospital as precaution
A further statement from McLaren on their earlier hospitality fire:
"This morning a fire was detected in our trackside Team Hub.
"The team hub was evacuated of all staff and guests, and circuit emergency services attended the scene within minutes. The circuit emergency services and local fire department have since extinguished the fire.
"One McLaren team member has been taken to hospital as a precaution, and all McLaren personnel and guests are accounted for.
"We would like to thank all the marshals and emergency services for their quick and professional response. We would also like to thank Formula 1, the FIA and our competitors who have offered to help our team and guests this weekend."
A further statement from McLaren on their earlier hospitality fire:
"This morning a fire was detected in our trackside Team Hub.
"The team hub was evacuated of all staff and guests, and circuit emergency services attended the scene within minutes. The circuit emergency services and local fire department have since extinguished the fire.
"One McLaren team member has been taken to hospital as a precaution, and all McLaren personnel and guests are accounted for.
"We would like to thank all the marshals and emergency services for their quick and professional response. We would also like to thank Formula 1, the FIA and our competitors who have offered to help our team and guests this weekend."
Stroll used 3 sets of tyres in Q1
Both Mercs look down on speed , could be lower temps , tyres not lighting up.
Verstappen says take that.
Mercedes improved in the later stages of Q2
OUT IN Q2!
11) Fernando Alonso, Aston MArtin
12) Valtteri Bottas, Sauber
13) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas
14) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
15) Zhou Guanyu, Sauber
11) Fernando Alonso, Aston MArtin
12) Valtteri Bottas, Sauber
13) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas
14) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
15) Zhou Guanyu, Sauber
Aston back where they were, no improvements whatsoever for good period now.
Still perplexed there are no penalties for Stroll and Leclerc for the FP incidents.
Just reprimands apparently.
Who is in Q3?
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull
2) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
3) George Russell, Mercedes
4) Lando Norris, McLaren
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
6) Oscar Piastri, McLaren
7) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
8) Sergio Perez, Red Bull
9) Pierre Gasly, Alpine
10) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull
2) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
3) George Russell, Mercedes
4) Lando Norris, McLaren
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
6) Oscar Piastri, McLaren
7) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
8) Sergio Perez, Red Bull
9) Pierre Gasly, Alpine
10) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
Russell moaning did not see Lewis do anything wrong
did not see Lewis do anything wrongPiastri there was so strange
Cracking Norris lap
What a lap by Norris
Pretty cool top 3. Could be a fun start.
That was mega from Lando
I would be happy if the race finished like this
Top 6 correct with just Max and Norris swapped.
Top 6 correct with just Max and Norris swapped.
Wow. So close. Well done Norris!
Edit: Perez gave Max a tow and lando still managed to get pole WOW
Edit: Perez gave Max a tow and lando still managed to get pole WOW
Fantastic lap from Lando.
And Hamilton beats Russell for a change. Great effort from the Brits.
Lando will definitely be the next new world champion. Dont know when, but he will be.