[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Spoke too soon as a few come out on slicks with a dry line formed for the couple or so minutes left.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Smoke came out his ERS (Energy Recovery System) (!)

Smoke is always bad news , think a replacement is required .
He just ran 4 laps . Too bad , they couldn't store the necessary data .
IMHO . That's a bad start for MAX..
Won't speak about the set-up issues (!)
Damn !

All the others collected only very little data with no long runs and the Mercs didn't run the new wing as high risk of damage.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Drainage problem there but good news for MAX anyway as rain continued and with new ERS should be okay for FP3.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

More:

Here is why Sergio Perez’s new contract with Red Bull is big deal for North America:
- Sergio Perez is extremely popular with Latin American and Hispanic audiences across North America.
- Red Bull Racing renewed Perez's contract for two more years, ensuring continued success in the American market.
- This renewal quashes rumors about Perez's future with Red Bull.
- Perez's popularity is a significant factor in the growth of Formula 1 in North America, especially in the United States.
- Latinx fans frequently attend F1 races in the U.S. and Canada, often seen in Perez merchandise and waving Mexican flags.
- Before the Netflix series "Drive to Survive," Perez was one of the few drivers with a strong North American fanbase.
- Bet MGM data from 2023 showed Perez was the most searched-for driver in border states like California, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
- U.S. census data from 2022 highlights the large Hispanic populations in California, Texas, and Arizona, with Texas having a Hispanic majority.
- Perez's popularity extends to sponsorships, with significant deals from Mexican companies like Telmex, Kavak, Claro, and Telcel.
- His ongoing popularity ensures that these sponsorships remain valuable investments.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Drainage problem there but good news for MAX anyway as rain continued and with new ERS should be okay for FP3.

The pitcrew had to use a 'grinder (!) to remove the melted thing ...

A right rear brake fire (!)
A melted ERS (!)
Setup really s@cks (!)

Damn . What's next ?!?!
MAX will not see the podium in Montreal...

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The pitcrew had to use a 'grinder (!) to remove the melted thing ...

A right rear brake fire (!)
A melted ERS (!)
Setup really s@cks (!)

Damn . What's next ?!?!
MAX will not see the podium in Montreal...

It's only Friday....I never count that dude out!!!

[Car-Addicted]

It's only Friday....I never count that Red Bull Racing Team out!!!
FTFY

Sometimes the Max worship around here is over the top.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

It's only Friday....I never count that Red Bull Racing Team out!!!

That too, only wish Ferrari could be that way

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

It's only Friday....I never count that dude out!!!

Montreal is for Charlie . Just like I said Monaco is for Charlie .

But if it rains ...I won't say that anymore

[G30M]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

All the others collected only very little data with no long runs and the Mercs didn't run the new wing as high risk of damage.

so i gather that the wet tires are still a no go

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The pitcrew had to use a 'grinder (!) to remove the melted thing ...

A right rear brake fire (!)
A melted ERS (!)
Setup really s@cks (!)

Damn . What's next ?!?!
MAX will not see the podium in Montreal...

Can't be much more to go wrong with fresh motor and ancillaries fitted, I'm sure it'll be fine even in the rain and as they get more data from Checo's car.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

More:

Here is why Sergio Perez’s new contract with Red Bull is big deal for North America:
- Sergio Perez is extremely popular with Latin American and Hispanic audiences across North America.
- Red Bull Racing renewed Perez's contract for two more years, ensuring continued success in the American market.
- This renewal quashes rumors about Perez's future with Red Bull.
- Perez's popularity is a significant factor in the growth of Formula 1 in North America, especially in the United States.
- Latinx fans frequently attend F1 races in the U.S. and Canada, often seen in Perez merchandise and waving Mexican flags.
- Before the Netflix series "Drive to Survive," Perez was one of the few drivers with a strong North American fanbase.
- Bet MGM data from 2023 showed Perez was the most searched-for driver in border states like California, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
- U.S. census data from 2022 highlights the large Hispanic populations in California, Texas, and Arizona, with Texas having a Hispanic majority.
- Perez's popularity extends to sponsorships, with significant deals from Mexican companies like Telmex, Kavak, Claro, and Telcel.
- His ongoing popularity ensures that these sponsorships remain valuable investments.

As I mentioned before he's the quiet hero of Mexico but being careful not to liken to what Senna was to Brazil with the all out win at all costs mentality.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by G30M

so i gather that the wet tires are still a no go

The discussions between Pirelli and FIA concerning tyre compounds are held behind closed doors and we only know something when the rubber is fitted, all in the name of giving the fans some excitement.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Montreal is for Charlie . Just like I said Monaco is for Charlie .

But if it rains ...I won't say that anymore

Very high probability of heavy rain over the whole weekend

The latest prog:
https://racingnews365.com/storms-exp...la-1-gp-canada
The schizophrenic design of the track with high speed straights with chicanes and slow speed corners mixed with moderate force winds will be a challenge to all cars, Norris was last in FP2.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

As I mentioned before he's the quiet hero of Mexico but being careful not to liken to what Senna was to Brazil with the all out win at all costs mentality.

I get the following and only wish someone from the USA could enter F1 and not SUCK arse!!!!

It will be some time if ever. USA is just starting to build real competitive cart tracks. Online gaming could even help. William Byron of NASCAR actually started racing online. He didn't start competitive driving with a real car until he was 15

"Beginnings

"Byron became interested in racing when he was six years old after seeing a stock car race on television, later attending a race at Martinsville Speedway in 2006. He began racing on the iRacing simulator as a teenager with over 100 wins and 298 top fives in online competition.
In 2012, he and his father explored how Byron could start racing offline, in real cars. He started racing Legends that year at the age of 15, relatively late for modern drivers. That year he won 33 races and became the Legend Car Young Lions Division champion."

Whole Story:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willia...(racing_driver)

[Killed by Death]

Charlie seems quite attached to Leo....Maybe Max has caused enough emotional trauma to need a Service Dog

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Charlie seems quite attached to Leo....Maybe Max has caused enough emotional trauma to need a Service Dog

Ditto same as me to my dog Baal, hurry up and tell Charlie I'm waiting for him
to pop over with Leo

[M5Rick]

Ferrari's 10th and 12th

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Ferrari's 10th and 12th

LEW....

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW....

Yeah it's dry and that new Merc front wing...
2 hours to quali , I'm getting some late sun after gardening for 3 hours earlier

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Yeah it's dry and that new Merc front wing...
2 hours to quali , I'm getting some late sun after gardening for 3 hours earlier

0 cm !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

0 cm !

Only MAX can do that