wes2023 Austrian Grand Prix [RACE] discussion thread
R05Does anyone have the weather predictions?
CataclysmZAMy app on Samsung predicted possible thunderstorms, but it looks mostly overcast and mid-20 degrees.
Let’s gooooo
Interesting move from Yuki
And that’s why yuki isn’t replacing checo anytime soon
zavI can already see a perez L coming
lackthoughtSainz vs. Ferrari
He was clearly faster than Lec in the first and second stints, and yet Ferrari just let him keep station while both their drivers fell back from Ver.
I hate that even the commentators cant think of drivers just not going to the absolute limit of the white line. Then its also not marginal...
So thats it again
genuinepartsYou get a 5 second penalty, and you get a 5 second penalty... insert oprah meme
PurrensA little bit earlier I complained about this season not being exciting, but damn, this race is actually good and fun to watch. We know who’s going to win, but p2 and p3 are I think open for anybody, given the amount of penalties.
I hope my boy Lando ends in p2!
But mainly because its so confusing who has a penalty and who doesnt
Even Hülkenberg got one after being out of the race 😂
They should just introduce the longlap system. Turn one even has the long lap penalty from motogp
Toto being a dad for a child with a tantrum it sounds like.
I mean the viewers are frustrated with the dominance. I cant imagine how it is when you dedicate your life to it and then you are uncompetitive
Well it's the nature of the sport. we had 7 years of Merc dominance.
Really nice fight between sainz and perez! I’m digging the new cars feels like they can fight each other more.
NighedPerez should have got P2 here really - would be interesting to hear his radio on the DRS and the initial pitstop call
It would be funny if that fails now
Perez, please don't screw it up (he is going to screw it up)
Thats just too easy
Absolutely amazing drive by Lando there, it’s nice to see the upgrades bringing him back somewhat into the fray. Hopefully that continues through the season
I mean he just continues to dominate its uncanny.
That last second box by Verstappen to get top lap time was just stunting by that time
Another VER win but he had to work for it a little. PER managing a very good damage limitation drive in ending up on the podium
Ferrari pulling off a double podium could have been a dream come true given where the team was a few weeks back. Alas, it was not to be. 2-4 is not a bad weekend though is it? If they can get strategy sorted out, the car seems to be getting there but tyre deg is still a touch too high.
NOR killing it today and putting that McLaren on the map yet again. PIA needs to step up or we will be talking about him getting replaced soon. I know he doesn’t have the upgrades this race but ending up rock bottom when your teammate rakes in points is not a good look.
ALO having a very lonely race but scoring some much needed points. STR just squeaking in a point was nice but he can and should be doing better.
HAM struggling quite a bit today while RUS seemed more comfortable with the car. But the car seemed to be genuinely struggling at this track. Let’s see what the British isles look like for this team next week.
GAS doing quite well to clock 2 points for the team. Too bad OCO could not be bullheaded enough to get some points today.
ALB and SAR having very good runs, a nice change for SAR huh? The Williams is easily the best if the rest at this point.
ZHO and BOT doing their usual thing. BOT getting squeezed at the start again and ZHO ending up ahead of him but not too far ahead.
DEV outperformed TSU today, a much needed performance but I am afraid it had more to do with TSU losing it rather than DEV rising to the occasion. Doubt it will cut much ice with Helmut.
MAG the lone Haas in the fight today and there’s not much good to tell. The car is a shitbox and there don’t seem to be signs of improvement.
Very thrilling race. 8.5/10.
jsheradinCherry on top with RB pitting MV on 70. Went out of their way with risk just to get an extra point. Grid is no longer challenging enough, they have to set their own objectives now.
Great race for Norris though! Really hoping McLaren upgrades hold up for the rest of the season.