Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Unverified quote: Quote Seb Vettel stated the weight of the new cars is an issue to be addressed. “The car moves very slowly in slow corners, almost like a truck. It’s because the weight is too much. But they are too fast in high-speed corners. Driving. Really fun,” said the Aston Martin driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Media found a new darling. Hamilton seems obsolete (since yesterday), and whatever I read, it's nothing but Lando Norris, Lando, Lando, Lando... Oh well, that's life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Quote 1. Sainz, Ferrari, 1m20.890s, C3 - 26 laps 2. Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m21.466s, C3 - 21 3. Albon, Williams, 1m21.657s, C3 - 25 4. Ricciardo, McLaren, 1m21.823s, C2 - 22 5. Stroll, Aston Martin, 1m22.620s, C2 - 19 6. Ocon, Alpine, 1m23.280s, C2 - 27 7. Perez, Red Bull, 1m23.417s, C2 - 16 8. Schumacher, Haas, 1m23.499s, C2 - 19 9.Hamilton, Mercedes, 1m25.082s, C3 - 12 10.Bottas, Alfa Romeo, 1m39.293s, C3 - 5 Day 2, early stages. Hamilton felt lonely and neglected, so he visited his old friend on a score board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 There's a notable difference between Stroll and Sainz in current first place, this early in testing. The difference in tyre compound can't be 2 secs between a C3 (Sainz) to C2 (Stroll), The gap is HUGE. I hope AM is sandbagging and running high fuel loads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, BradSpeedMan said: There's a notable difference between Stroll and Sainz in current first place, this early in testing. The difference in tyre compound can't be 2 secs between a C3 (Sainz) to C2 (Stroll), The gap is HUGE. I hope AM is sandbagging and running high fuel loads What would be a reason for AM to undertake such (sandbagging) strategy? What I mean is, even if AM would have winning design (which I doubt), others cannot copy it. For that is too late. Seb said that his car feels like a truck. (Car is too heavy). That's not a design he was traditionally successful with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, Sakae said: What would be a reason for AM to undertake such (sandbagging) strategy? What I mean is, even if AM would have winning design (which I doubt), others cannot copy it. For that is too late. Seb said that his car feels like a truck. (Car is too heavy). That's not a design he was traditionally successful with. Source pls my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Ferrari is not running low fuel at all.... All signs point to a bullet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, BradSpeedMan said: Source pls my friend I would have to look for it (perused far too many pages this morning ans lost track). That truck remark was car behaviour in turns. I forgot the number, but car weight is some 40 [kg] or more heavier than last year. That however I think is with all of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Sakae said: I would have to look for it (perused far too many pages this morning ans lost track). That truck remark was car behaviour in turns. I forgot the number, but car weight is some 40 [kg] or more heavier than last year. That however I think is with all of them. Yes, I thought it might be.... I also think Seb will handle these cars better than Stroll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, BradSpeedMan said: Yes, I thought it might be.... I also think Seb will handle these cars better than Stroll Unfortunately I care only whether Seb is standing on a podium, or below it. Seb the other day said something similar. He is in the F1 only for one reason, to win. (I understand as not to beat his teammate). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Just now, Sakae said: Unfortunately I care only whether Seb is standing on a podium, or below it. Seb the other day said something similar. He is in the F1 only for one reason, to win. Not to beat his teammate. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 D/T 2022.02.24 13:06 (CET) Quote Ricciardo, McLaren, 1m20.355s, C3 - 60 laps Sainz, Ferrari, 1m20.546s, C3 - 64 Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m20.764s, C3 - 52 Albon, Williams, 1m21.531s, C3 - 40 Stroll, Aston Martin, 1m21.920s, C3 - 53 Schumacher, Haas, 1m21.949s, C3 - 57 Bottas, Alfa Romeo, 1m22.335, C3 - 16 Perez, Red Bull, 1m22.412s, C2 - 38 Hamilton, Mercedes, 1m22.562s, C2 - 40 Ocon, Alpine, 1m23.280s, C2 - 49 Under Andrea Seidl's leadership the car so bizarrely painted seems to have a fighting chance. I think only Alpine has uglier paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Sakae said: D/T 2022.02.24 13:06 (CET) Under Andrea Seidl's leadership the car so bizarrely painted seems to have a fighting chance. I think only Alpine has uglier paint. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Vettel on longer runs are definately looking better on C2 tyres Putting in the mileage he is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Where did you got that? Someone (i think Sky and/or Liberty) blocked all direct reporting from the testing site. I have to accept secondary sources. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Sakae said: Where did you got that? Someone (i think Sky and/or Liberty) blocked all direct reporting from the testing site. I have to accept secondary sources. Sorry..posted in the wrong thread haha https://www.autosport.com/f1/live-text/f1-barcelona-pre-season-test-day-2/1112972/ https://the-race.com/f1-testing-2022-barcelona-day-2/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Regarding Vettel, this is hard for me to understand this situation. Quote Ricciardo, McLaren, 1m20.355s, C3 - 78 laps Sainz, Ferrari, 1m20.546s, C3 - 71 Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m20.764s, C3 - 96 Albon, Williams, 1m21.531s, C3 - 47 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m21.764s, C3 - 22 Latifi, Williams, 1m21.894s, C3 - 31 Stroll, Aston Martin, 1m21.920s, C3 - 55 Schumacher, Haas, 1m21.949s, C3 - 66 Russell, Mercedes, 1m22.145s, C2 - 20 Bottas, Alfa Romeo, 1m22.288s, C3 - 21 Perez, Red Bull, 1m22.412s, C2 - 38 Hamilton, Mercedes, 1m22.562s, C2 - 40 Ocon, Alpine, 1m23.280s, C2 - 96 Zhou, Alfa Romeo, 1m23.808s, C3 - 32 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m24.355s, C2 - 35 Mazepin, Haas, 1m25.538s, C2 - 9 Looks like C2 tire seems slow for most on that list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 He keeps improving on those C2's... long stints...don't know about fuel loads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sakae said: Regarding Vettel, this is hard for me to understand this situation. Looks like C2 tire seems slow for most on that list. He just jumped up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Gasly is an amazing driver. My respect for him is growing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 I'm starting to think they (AM) are really running high fuel loads... "The Race 17:27:09 Gary Anderson from trackside Watching from the braking zone just before Turn 1 the Alfa, Aston and AlphaTauri all look OK. The Mercedes and the Ferrari too. The Alpine's a bit bouncy, nothing like what I have seen in the past. Alfa Romeo and AlphaTauri had the DRS open, but all the others were closed." "After 47 laps of consistent but unspectacular times, Vettel has popped in a 1m20.784s on the C3s to go fourth overall for Aston Martin." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Sebi jumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Sakae said: Sebi jumped. Told ya. Car does have some speed. Difficult to tell with it being so early in testing. Hope it's not glory runs.. but seems consistent with other teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 4 or 5 laps... not bad timing screens are slow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 He seems... happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites