FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA EMIRATES 2018: RACE *** SPOILERS ***

Ugh. You reminded me of Grosjean just when I had forgotten.

They should switch Leclerc and Grosjean’s seats.

 

Ferrari probably thought that the SS could not go the distance and there we no softs.....so the mediums were the only option....IMO.

 

Been there shooting all day.... so I missed F1 (modern) but saw some great old one...
And we had rain in between as well...

 

Ferrari do really well when they don't have to make decisions and let the car and driver do all the work.

 

That was my guess but then it goes back to poor strategy for the weekend.

 

Ferrari had a faster car last year and had one this year until the tire change Merc requested.

 

That's exactly what Ross Brawn's book "Total Competition" is all about.
I can recommend reading it.

 

Kimi also had a lousy weekend. Why did his car die?

 

Found this on another forum:


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Electronics, apparently.
But I thought it was a NEW engine???

 

Merc lucky again. Darn it. The weather helped them out big time by lowering temps and giving them enough tyre endurance to beat Ferrari.

And verstappen didn’t take anyone out. Which is just outrageous. He should learn from Grosjean. That boy knows how to be seriously dangerous on track.

It’s not over, but the WCC swung towards Merc today, sadly.

 

One of the most asinine decisions that I have witnessed........ It still befuddles me..

 

Grosjean talking to himself: right foot gas. Left foot brake. Right foot gas. Left foot brake. Right foot....

 

You are correct on both statements, BUT Mercedes has had the Best car overall since late 2013.

 

Hmmmm a more than typical Barcelona GP. Track position and tires. Ferrari gambled and it didnt pay off. Easy win unfortunately for LH. Monaco might be a strong place for Red Bull. Hopefully the Ferrari is equal as the chassis seems more than capable at most tracks.

 

Thanks for the recommendation. I will get it A.S.A.P.

 

Allegedly, the Mercedes wire transfer went through to the the Ferrari team's strategists.....

 

From your lips to the FIA's ears.

 

Maybe we can send some copies of the book to the Scuderia. It can't hurt.

 

As predicted after Baku, Max bounced back well and drove cleanly. Stroll kind of brake checked him while being lapped, so I won’t put that on Max. He needed a good result, kept his nose down and head together and collected a podium.

BIG kudos to Ferrari for helping him achieve his first podium of the season

 

Thanks! found it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Total-Competition-Lessons-Strategy-Formula/dp/1471162389/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526230257&sr=8-1&keywords=Total+Competition
Total Competition: Lessons in Strategy from Formula One

 

You're not following the narrative here mate.

Max is a tool who's always slower than the car behind him, always crashes into others and it's always his fault.....

 

I just got it as well. Thanks for reminding us it exists. I had forgotten.

 

You're welcome!

 

That's it!
Enjoy!