[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I can replace the KitKat man . I wouldn't wait 5 sec. at the green start lights ...
I would get a 5 sec. gap before the KitKat race was started ..

Checo did say he had to test the front wing 'bite' without any cars in front of him (obviously for MAX's benefit) but sure, feathering the throttle at a green light means something that is mysterious, I think of the Mysterons.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=243800203817638

[fs1977]

Not only for Max his benefit, also for his own for quali and the main race.

[3798j]

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[dfox]

Originally Posted by fs1977

Not only for Max his benefit, also for his own for quali and the main race.

For sure. Q3 for the first time in a while, and he was on a great run in the race until he spun on those cold tires. Not really a great excuse for him there, but it could have been a nice comeback race for him.

[///M Power-Belgium]

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[///M Power-Belgium]

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

16 > 44

[GuidoK]

Max is becoming a dad.
Kelly is pregnant.
Congrats!
https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/4...iquet-pregnant

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

I don't know if GuidoK (appreciate the pre-summaries) will do a full overview for the race BUT here's my predictions.

1. Max
2. Charles
3. Oscar
4. Carlos
5. Lando
6-7. MB

Predictions....

I still think the McLaren is by far the fastest car on the grid.
But.....having the fastest car is not enough. Aerodynamics are so important now and they have the consequence that cars just cant follow other cars in close distance without all kinds of overheating and slowing down. And the McLaren seems to have possibly the most effects of that, maybe because they're the fastest.
So getting a good qualifying, a good start and a good pit stop strategy is still key, also for McLaren. But that's something Max (and RB) is also very very good at

My prediction for Abu Dhabi:

1. NOR
2. LEC
3. VER
4. SAI
5. PIA
6. RUS
7. HAM
8. GAS
9. LAW
10. PER

This would mean McLaren gets the WCC and Lando gets #2 in the WDC.
But who knows to what extend the recent Max-George feud will explode and give them both a DNF.
Max is not gonna let these recent outings of RUS rest. On the one side I appreciate his straigth foreward opinions and if he doesn't like something, he just speaks his mind (like he did last year on the Vegas GP with those awkward/schandalous situations with that SAI sewerlid incident and that incident that spectators weren't allowd to their seats on the stand even though they paid for tickets....), but on the other hand his direct opinions and sometimes percieved stubbornness isn't the best thing for media opinion, team exposure etc (but he just doesn't care about that).
For sure this feud gives us enough entertainment

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Predictions....

I still think the McLaren is by far the fastest car on the grid.
But.....having the fastest car is not enough. Aerodynamics are so important now and they have the consequence that cars just cant follow other cars in close distance without all kinds of overheating and slowing down. And the McLaren seems to have possibly the most effects of that, maybe because they're the fastest.
So getting a good qualifying, a good start and a good pit stop strategy is still key, also for McLaren. But that's something Max (and RB) is also very very good at

My prediction for Abu Dhabi:

1. NOR
2. LEC
3. VER
4. SAI
5. PIA
6. RUS
7. HAM
8. GAS
9. LAW
10. PER

This would mean McLaren gets the WCC and Lando gets #2 in the WDC.
But who knows to what extend the recent Max-George feud will explode and give them both a DNF.
Max is not gonna let these recent outings of RUS rest. On the one side I appreciate his straigth foreward opinions and if he doesn't like something, he just speaks his mind (like he did last year on the Vegas GP with those awkward/schandalous situations with that SAI sewerlid incident and that incident that spectators weren't allowd to their seats on the stand even though they paid for tickets....), but on the other hand his direct opinions and sometimes percieved stubbornness isn't the best thing for media opinion, team exposure etc (but he just doesn't care about that).
For sure this feud gives us enough entertainment

I have a feeling this will make the LEW/HAM things of the past look like a play school tussle.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Max is becoming a dad.
Kelly is pregnant.
Congrats!
https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/4...iquet-pregnant

Yeah. A Mini-MAX is coming . Great job MAX (!)

[M5Rick]

From what I hear Charlie nailed FP1 but with Ferrarithings happening he needs a new ES and it means a grid penalty as he is in arrears for that part.
..Just heard its a 10 place grid penalty so he must be having the full menu with new PU/Gearbox etc thrown in also.

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

From what I hear Charlie nailed FP1 but with Ferrarithings happening he needs a new ES and it means a grid penalty as he is in arrears for that part.
..Just heard its a 10 place grid penalty so he must be having the full menu with new PU/Gearbox etc thrown in also.

I would like to think this puts McLaren in a favourable position to take the WCC unless either of the drivers decide to call it a day today..

[M5Rick]

No let up in the on-track action as now stewards have noted LEW was going slow and LAN braking hard not to hit him similar to what happened between MAX and George and have been called to the stewards.
https://racingnews365.com/hamilton-t...fb99a-72530963

[AmuroRay]

Wow, Mercedes finally took of the restrictions and allowed Ham to drive, now that GR is ahead and points and basically can't lose.

Hope LEC beats NOR, have him gassed up to be stomped by Lewis next year.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

...Hope LEC beats NOR, have him gassed up to be stomped by Lewis next year.

You a funny man,,,delusional but funny

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

You a funny man,,,delusional but funny

So funny that Lewis literally did it last year.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

So funny that Lewis literally did it last year.

The '23 Ferrari sucked...'22 LEC ate his lunch...So, we will see when they get equal equipment. One thing is certain, it's gonna be fun to watch

[toxik]

congrats to max for finally having sex!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

The '23 Ferrari sucked...'22 LEC ate his lunch...So, we will see when they get equal equipment. One thing is certain, it's gonna be fun to watch

Charlie got food poisoning but I think he'll be ok for things coming up, wonder where and what he ate they never say.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...2b7BxVD8VgYb9T

[Killed by Death]

MB cuck Ferrari and Hammy