2013 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix - RACE DAY

phil1993 · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:25 am

So it's McLaren who dropped the ball
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/106044

Mika Kimi · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:27 am

Unbelievable.

Tobias · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:36 am

please explain to me how this car, a winner in Brazil and strong contender at the end of last year, can, with no rule changes, suck so much?

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Mika Kimi: congrats on your 1000th post.

phil1993 · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:40 am

"Our car appears to be lacking in grip and consistency, and is suffering from significant understeer and poor ride" - Whitmarsh.

But apart from that...

RtN · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:40 am

Tobias wrote:

please explain to me how this car, a winner in Brazil and strong contender at the end of last year, can, with no rule changes, suck so much?

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Mika Kimi: congrats on your 1000th post.

They designed the car around their best driver and then they decided to fuck him over at the contract table.

Mika Kimi · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:43 am

Tobias wrote:

@Mika Kimi: congrats on your 1000th post.

Thank you! Didn't noticed it myself.

That post sums up my feelings for McLaren right now.

Tobias · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:47 am

surely Whitmarsh's position, if it really is as bad as it looks, has become beyond untenable.

Mika Kimi · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:51 am

I think they will have a big problem then. Of course there are many key figures at McLaren but one who can follow into Whitmarsh's footsteps?

I thought Whitmarsh himself followed Ron Dennis a long time to get prepared for this role, they don't have anyone now do they?

RtN · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:54 am

I dunno, there's this guy at the top of Mercedes who might be on his way out at the end of the year.

Has had moderate success with Button in the past.

phil1993 · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:59 am

Apparently McLaren has banned their mechanics from wearing shorts - they're only allowed trousers.

Have fun next weekend boys.

Mika Kimi · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:05 am

Good reason to switch to Mercedes.

mclaren2008 · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:14 am

sitting at T1 in P2 the guy next to me noticed that Vettel was on the gas in T1 way before anyone else including Webber

its only day 1 but this season could be another Red Bull 2011-eske borefest

aerogi · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:36 am

I think we should not jump to conclusions after two free practices

Perhaps there is some sandbagging, perhaps McLaren have a big margin for improvement we don't know anything about. Perhaps in race trim the McLarens will go much quicker, they might be much more reliable...

we just don't know yet.

Tobias · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:41 am

what caused Hamilton's off? Also, cameras seem to have missed it completely.

Caspar · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:49 am

I think we will see a start like last season, it's all about managing the races.

RtN · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:50 am

Tobias wrote:

what caused Hamilton's off? Also, cameras seem to have missed it completely.

He had damage to his splitter.

Fish88 · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:53 am

RtN wrote:

I dunno, there's this guy at the top of Mercedes who might be on his way out at the end of the year.

Has had moderate success with Button in the past.

Nick Fry wouldn't exactly be an improvement from Whitemarsh.

RtN · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:55 am

I wasn't talking about that failed abortion.

Fish88 · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:56 am

Oh my bad.

Who do you mean. Can't really imagine Brawn at Mclaren tbh.

Mika Kimi · PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:57 am

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