turkey_machine schreef:
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> Practice 2 pace seems representative of qualifying
> IMO. Good to see Renault back on form, but I think
> France is a 1 trick pony for them this season.
> Discount FP1 times completely, because the track
> is far cooler in the morning than any other
> running; see Martin Brundle's book for a good
> explanation. FP3 tomorrow morning is generally a
> throwout because so many different fuel loads and
> testing is done!
>
> It's an incredibly short pitlane here, so don't be
> surprised to see many 3 stops, and I wouldn't put
> it past McLaren to fuel Hamilton on a 4 stop
> strategy like Schumacher in 2004, but only if
> they've got the outright pace, which is touch and
> go at the moment.
>
> For those trying to prove points about the
> strategy 4 years ago: that car was basically
> untouchable for the first 12 races because of the
> car, driver and the bespoke tyres. It will not
> likely happen again until a rival manufacturer
> comes in. I thought it might happen in 2006
> because the tyres were far softer than '04, yet
> could last just as long, but it didn't.
i know from previous grand prix' that practise 3 was always a little indication of how fast ferrari and mclaren where with race fuel (so q3 times) thats why they are almost never on top at practise 3.