https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137609/red-bullrenault-tension-over-new-ricciardo-parts Renault's decision not to provide all possible new power unit elements for Daniel Ricciardo at the German Grand Prix has prompted frustration at the Red Bull Formula 1 team. Red Bull picked Hockenheim for tactical penalties for Ricciardo as it knew they would be inevitable at some point after failures earlier in the season and wanted a clear shot at the upcoming Hungaroring race. But Renault only allowed Red Bull to introduce new examples of three of the possible six elements, fitting a new MGU-K, energy store and control electronics but not the anticipated new V6, turbo and MGU-H. Taking all six components would have given Red Bull an extra safety net in its pool of engine parts without further penalty when Ricciardo was already destined for the back of the grid. It was clear before the race that Red Bull management was frustrated by the decision, with team principal Christian Horner telling Autosport it was "a question for Renault" and adding "the normal strategy is to change everything you can". There is tension between Red Bull and Renault as they approach the end of their relationship, exacerbated by Red Bull's ongoing contractual hold on Carlos Sainz Jr complicating Renault's driver plans for 2019. Ricciardo was then forced to retire from the German GP with a power unit failure, although exactly what failed, and what elements will not now be reusable, has not been disclosed.
A 1-2 for Ferrari with Verstappen or Ricciardo in 3rd would be a great. Last year we started 1st second (and finished), bottas 3 elton 4. With Red Bulls very close. If Red Bull ups their game we could be right there again in the championship end of Sunday
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And once again Toto says they would have made the same strategy call if it was Bottas leading.... Well Toto, it WAS Bottas leading until you brought him in for new Ultras with the sole purpose to cover Kimi but not to attack Lewis. You could have left Bottas out and give him the chance to win but then maybe Kimi would have had a shot at Lewis So Bottas chances of winning this were taken away from him to cover Lewis and you still want to tell us there is no preference???
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HAM was what, 2 or 3 secs a lap quicker than both BOT and RAI immediately before the safety car, if he hadn't boxed he would have been 3rd or 4th.
How do you know how much was left in the tires. Maybe during this period he was playing it safe and safed the tires for the finish. Nobody knew by that time that there would be a safety car shuffling the things. As Kimi was changing tires a lot earlier it was most likely that he might have to change again and Seb was out of reach. How do you know that this was the best Valtteri could give at this time???
Helmut Marko about Ferrari‘s PU: "Mercedes had 4 years the best engine, now it‘s Ferrari. They need to accept that and not wash dirty laundry." What Marko refers to: Again and again Mercedes questions publicly the Ferrari PU Helmut Marko: "We at Red Bull do not participate in these rumors. We know what Sebastian can do, including engine development. He was one of the people that made sure that Ferrari overtook Mercedes."
Surface in front of garages was sandblasted ahead of the Hungarian GP for better grip to avoid accidents as they happened in DTM. Big test ahead for surface: Could have some heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday. Image Unavailable, Please Login 2018 DTM Hungaroring MERCEDES AND BMW PIT CRASH (one of the Marshalls gets his leg/ankle sandwiched against the concrete column with the orange Mercedes)
Toto: "We did everything exactly the way we planned." "Lewis was faster." "Are you going to believe me or your lying eyes? " "Oh, yeah. And Ferrari cheats."
+1 Just wish I could see all his pictures on my phone OT, how can I report the fact I don't see pics on my Android device to the site admin?
