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Singapore 2019: Pre-race news

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  1. jgonzalesm6

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    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/146052/racing-point-plans-major-upgrade-for-singapore

    Racing Point plans to bring a major upgrade to its car for the Singapore Grand Prix as it targets ending the 2019 Formula 1 season as the fourth fastest team.

    The team has undergone a revamp under new owner Lawrence Stroll since the end of last year, and the extra investment has allowed it to push forward with a strong development programme.

    It plans to introduce a raft of new aero parts for the next F1 race in Singapore this weekend.

    Reflecting on the points finishes in Belgium and Italy that moved Racing Point above Alfa Romeo into seventh in the constructors' championship, team principal Otmar Szafnauer said: "We expected to be good at Spa, which happened. We expected to be good in Italy.

    "And we also expect to be pretty good at Singapore because we've got some tricks up our sleeves."

    Asked by Autosport to confirm this meant an upgrade, Szafnauer said: "Yes. It's another new update. A big update.

    "And then from there on out, we will just learn about the car, get the set-up right and we will be at the top of the midfield where we are used to being, and I would say we belong."

    Sergio Perez, who recently committed to a three-year contract with the team, hopes that Racing Point can push on and overhaul McLaren and Renault in pace terms before the end of the campaign.

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    "We have definitely made some progress, so I'm encouraged to get the targets done for the rest of the year," he said.

    "I want to make sure we finish the season with the fourth-best car on the grid, regularly across different circuits. That would be a good finish."

    Asked if Perez's ambitions were realistic, Szafnauer said: "Yes. I think that is realistic and that is what we are targeting."
     
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    Let's hope it dissipates for everybody's sake and we can have a race...
     
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    Yep.Malaysian Air Force did some cloud seeding which did result in some rain a couple of days ago ..however after a few hours the smog came right back again.
     
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    Ouch, fingers crossed....
     
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    Can someone explain why ::
    in 2008 the fastest lap in the race was less than 1 second slower than pole position,
    but
    in 2018 the fastest lap in the race was close to 6 seconds slower than pole position?
     
  13. Nortonious

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    Well they still refueled back in 2008 I think. How many power units (er...engines) were teams allowed?
     
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    Joe, how about amending the tread title to ‘Forza Ferrari........................’, it will keep the place clean and make your excellent photos the main focus, and keep the conversation clean, witty and hassle free
     
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    By the time the fuel burns off, the tyres are absolutely ****ed
     
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    For those of us in North America.

    Singapore Grand Prix
    Schedule:

    Practice 1 - Friday, September 20 - 4.25AM - ESPN2
    Practice 2 - Friday, September 20 - 8.25AM - ESPNU

    Practice 3 - Saturday, September 21 - 5.55AM - ESPN2
    Qualifying - Saturday, September 21 - 8.55AM - ESPNEWS

    Pit-Lane Live - Sunday, September 22 - 7.30AM - ESPN3
    On the Grid - Sunday, September 22 - 7.30AM - ESPN2
    Race - Sunday, September 22 - 8.05AM - ESPN2
     
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  17. Nortonious

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    Oh duh, yes the tyre factor also.

    In the no refueling era, there's less chance for a low fuel state coupled with fresh tyres for a very fast race lap. Unless of course there's a "free pit stop" opportunity for fresh rubber to take a crack at fastest lap (a la Ham in the last race).

    I also don't remember season engine limitations from 2008. Did they have more available, so more willing to turn them up to 11 during a race and suffer life cycle impacts without corresponding grid penalties?
     
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    Thanks. Just to confirm, that looks like Eastern time?

    I'm looking forward to some winding down from a few nights on the Vegas strip with 130am FP1 and 300am FP3. I may have to use replay for everything else.
     
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    If I remember correct it was raining during that race, but not sure.

    Ciao
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    I genuinely can’t remember. My fuzzy brain says 5, but I think it may have been race engines and other specific parts had to last a certain number of races, maybe 3?


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    How about Leclerc for 3 wins in a row? That would be quite amazing!
     
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    Singapore is the race that reinvigorated my love for f1 after a long sabbatical from it.
    Really looking forward to an exciting race!
     
  23. Nortonious

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    Might be a tall order on that circuit, but you never know....

    Perhaps Bottas will get his fangs out on his teammate, a little sliver arrow fratricide would certainly help.
     
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