F1 2025

Jean Claude Vaaldamme said:
Nope the Sky Tv broadcast was only concentrating on a midfielder the whole race, did not see it.
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You realise the podium is after the race, right?
It's a whole other part of the show. Don't worry, they won't ever show the race while the podium is happening so that everyone gets to see both and the correct drivers can attend the ceremony. It's a lekker part of the whole spectacle. I can understand why Ferrari fanbois aren't familiar with it.
 
Naks said:
Ferrari, being Ferrari

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i was really hoping lewis stayed out and navigated a little of the wet with those slicks

but yeah hey

nice start to the season

something has to change cos that McLaren is damn quick

max never had a chance to overtake ...he was only in the running cos russell is useless
 
I.am.Sam said:
i was really hoping lewis stayed out and navigated a little of the wet with those slicks
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I didn't understand the strategy either. Was that point really worth it? I would have rolled the dice. It might have come back nicely for the last few laps.
 
Willie Trombone said:
I didn't understand the strategy either. Was that point really worth it? I would have rolled the dice. It might have come back nicely for the last few laps.
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Was only dry on the racing line anyway. Overtaking off the line would have been tricky on slicks...
 
Mzezman said:
In those instances would t it make sense to split the strat, pull one of the cars in for inters and leave the other on slicks?
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Or in the case of experienced drivers like Hamilton rather let the driver make the call, he can read the track, the pit wall can't.
 
FIA issue strict flexi-wing action with Chinese GP TD: https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-set-to-take-further-flexi-wing-action-at-chinese-grand-prix

"... Ahead of last weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, meanwhile, teams were informed of an update to Technical Directive TD034, instructing them to install a rear-facing housing to accommodate a camera for the FIA to monitor rear wing deflection in Friday’s practice sessions at Albert Park.

All cars were found to comply with the deflection limits in Australia.

However, the FIA has found ‘sufficient grounds’ for a ‘tougher test’ to be introduced at the second race of the season in China with a focus on the upper rear wing. ...

“Having analysed footage from the rear wing deformations combined to the static deflections measured inside the FIA garage in Melbourne, the FIA has concluded that sufficient grounds exist for a tougher test to be introduced from the forthcoming Chinese Grand Prix on the upper rear wing.

“More specifically, Article 3.15.17, introduced in 2025, states that if 75Kg of vertical load is applied on either extremity of the rear wing mainplane, the distance between the mainplane and the flap (also known as “slot gap”) must not vary by more than 2mm.

“From the forthcoming Grand Prix in Shanghai, this limit will be reduced to 0.5mm. Due to the short notice for Shanghai only a tolerance of 0.25mm will be added to this new limit.

“The Teams were informed of this revised test early Monday 17th of March.

“The FIA wishes to further confirm that during the Melbourne event all cars tested against the requirements of Article 3.15.17 and found to comply, therefore all cars raced in Melbourne were deemed to be legal.”"
 
Naks said:
FIA issue strict flexi-wing action with Chinese GP TD: https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-set-to-take-further-flexi-wing-action-at-chinese-grand-prix

"... Ahead of last weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, meanwhile, teams were informed of an update to Technical Directive TD034, instructing them to install a rear-facing housing to accommodate a camera for the FIA to monitor rear wing deflection in Friday’s practice sessions at Albert Park.

All cars were found to comply with the deflection limits in Australia.

However, the FIA has found ‘sufficient grounds’ for a ‘tougher test’ to be introduced at the second race of the season in China with a focus on the upper rear wing. ...

“Having analysed footage from the rear wing deformations combined to the static deflections measured inside the FIA garage in Melbourne, the FIA has concluded that sufficient grounds exist for a tougher test to be introduced from the forthcoming Chinese Grand Prix on the upper rear wing.

“More specifically, Article 3.15.17, introduced in 2025, states that if 75Kg of vertical load is applied on either extremity of the rear wing mainplane, the distance between the mainplane and the flap (also known as “slot gap”) must not vary by more than 2mm.

“From the forthcoming Grand Prix in Shanghai, this limit will be reduced to 0.5mm. Due to the short notice for Shanghai only a tolerance of 0.25mm will be added to this new limit.

“The Teams were informed of this revised test early Monday 17th of March.

“The FIA wishes to further confirm that during the Melbourne event all cars tested against the requirements of Article 3.15.17 and found to comply, therefore all cars raced in Melbourne were deemed to be legal.”"
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TL;DR

Our current tests in the pitlane = all cars pass. Footage from rear facing camera's still show excessive mini-DRS movement, therefore the pitlane test will be stricter and allow for even less movement.

Seeing Mclaren's name being thrown around A LOT in regards to this new TD....
 
FlashSA said:
TL;DR

Our current tests in the pitlane = all cars pass. Footage from rear facing camera's still show excessive mini-DRS movement, therefore the pitlane test will be stricter and allow for even less movement.

Seeing Mclaren's name being thrown around A LOT in regards to this new TD....
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Yep, McLaren are defos the target with this TD
 
This race was a bit topsy-turvy, from the warm up lap to the final lap. It was a shame to see so many rookies biting the dust, along with some seasoned pros, unfortunately.

I'm sure China will put the real pecking order in place behind McLaren.

It just p!ssed me off when McLaren told Piastri to ease off, just as he was in his groove hunting down Norris looking to perhaps win his home event, and that immediately made him lose focus... I mean seriously, it's the first race, your home event, and you get thrown that bullsh!t already. Piastri is not the sort of driver that would make silly moves against his team mate.

I'm a bit perplexed by Ferrari, I expected better. Hopefully China will shine brighter for them. The radio chats was just cringe with Hamilton.

Well done Norris and Verstappen for the on track battles.

Well done Albon, Stroll and Hulkenberg for taking advantage of an up and down race.

My driver of the day is Kimi Antonelli... and he was chasing down Russell in the final laps as well, and could probably have beaten him if circumstances turned out differently for him.

I feel sorry for Liam Lawson, he is totally out of his depth at Red Bull, maybe he will fit better with a team that's not so pressurized. He sucked all weekend long.

Overall I'll give everyone a pass since it's the first race of the season in tricky conditions. :p
 
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