F1 2024 Japanese - Suzuka Pre-Race Thread

Go Carlos lol Hope for sunny high speed weather!

 

Are the upgrades on the way? 2 or 3 tenths could turn the season around very quickly and put RB under some pressure.

 

Go Ferrari. I am not optimistic until I see one of our cars beat Max in a straight up fight. Considering Sunday was Max's first DNF in 43 races we can't expect any more bad luck for him this season, and next...

 

Fuji Transport?!! No, wrong track!

 

Ikimashou !

 

Wishing all the teams that aren't Max the best of luck as Max will be out for blood.

sjd

 

Williams confirm no spare chassis for Suzuka
Williams team principal James Vowles has confirmed they will have no spare chassis at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The team are repairing Alex Albon's damaged car after he crashed heavily during Friday practice for the Australian Grand Prix.

 

I hope it is so good toto breaks monitors and headphones

 

I'm thinking the red cars are still going to be strong. I like how they have played it. Nothing over the top. Understand your kit. Every time we went radical on our car it bit us in the ass. RB may perfect it in a few races, but hitting the window out of the box is not easy. Granted we don't have cfd or super computers.

 

Suzuka is one of those tracks you look at and immediately want to drive. Here's hoping shifting the GP in the year brings us good weather for this great track.

 

+1 Amen

 

A bit off topic but relevant. Ran into my mate who does composit work at the Mercedes F1 team. Worked yesterday from 0600. Ssid they are in a sxxx show as you can imagine. Good for us.


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I love this beautiful track!

 

They should quit and give the slot to Andretti.

 

Japanese Grand Prix weather forecast

Friday, April 5: FP1 & FP2


Practice sessions on Friday look set to be a mixed bag, with mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of precipitation. Temperatures are expected to be cool, with a maximum of 15 degrees Celsius dropping down to 9 degrees Celsius at night.

Maximum temperature: 15°C
Minimum temperature: 9°C
Chance of rain: 40%

Saturday, April 6: FP3 & Qualifying

Saturday's final practice and qualifying sessions could also be affected by rain, with a similar 40% chance of precipitation forecast. Temperatures will remain low, hovering around 16 degrees Celsius during the day and dipping to 9 degrees Celsius at night.

Maximum temperature: 16°C
Minimum temperature: 9°C
Chance of rain: 40%

Sunday, April 7: Race Day

Race day promises to be the most dramatic, with a 60% chance of rain forecasted. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 17 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 12 degrees Celsius. This combination of potential rain and cool temperatures could significantly impact car performance and race strategy, making for a thrilling Suzuka showdown.

Maximum temperature: 17°C
Minimum temperature: 12°C
Chance of rain: 60%