Official 2024 Monaco Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
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Discussion
paulguitar said:
deadslow said:
they've already got the top driver in the winning car 
We've had one wet qualifying this season. Verstappen lined up behind Norris and Hamilton.Max has had (I think) 5 wet pole positions since?
Or you content basing your appraisal on a sample size on one?
honda_exige said:
paulguitar said:
deadslow said:
they've already got the top driver in the winning car
We've had one wet qualifying this season. Verstappen lined up behind Norris and Hamilton.Max has had (I think) 5 wet pole positions since?
Or you content basing your appraisal on a sample size on one?
It doesn't matter particularly that it was Norris and Hamilton who were ahead of him
RichB said:
tele_lover said:
In 2004 F1 cars were 1800mm wide, now they're 2000mm, so 200mm or approx 8". Two cars trying t pass each other need 16" more track width, that's quite a lot. It's important to not the reduction in length as well as width, because the two combine to determine how easy it is to pass on a tight circuit.
Also worth keeping in mind that the modern cars are now, and will remain, easier to pass in terms of air flow disturbance. Add in what is soon to be a big fat lump of all electric power that can be deployed, vs another driver who might well not have the same power to keep them safe, we could see some very commanding passes on tighter street circuits.
When I say 'should', I mean, presumably that's what the hope is of the new era of regs incoming.
I doubt most viewers are currently aware of just how different the cars will be in terms of performance and power usage post 2026, the art of F1 racing is about to change quite dramatically and comparisons to the past, including the past cars, will count for very little.
paulguitar said:
DaveTheRave87 said:
Vettel was shoved aside as soon as Ricciardo looked quicker, Ricciardo was forced out as soon as Verstappen looked quicker.
If another driver came into Red Bull and looked quicker than Max, the team will back them.
Controversial opinion: I enjoyed the race. For me, it was fascinating watching the teams manage the gaps back to the pit stops and it's thrilling seeing how close they can get to the barriers lap after lap.
Yes, I'd hate it if every race was like that but there's room on the calendar for 1.
In the race, they are entire seconds per lap off the potential pace of the cars. The only way a driver could hit a barrier realistically would be to lose concentration from the boredom of not pushing. If another driver came into Red Bull and looked quicker than Max, the team will back them.
Controversial opinion: I enjoyed the race. For me, it was fascinating watching the teams manage the gaps back to the pit stops and it's thrilling seeing how close they can get to the barriers lap after lap.
Yes, I'd hate it if every race was like that but there's room on the calendar for 1.
TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
paulguitar said:
DaveTheRave87 said:
Vettel was shoved aside as soon as Ricciardo looked quicker, Ricciardo was forced out as soon as Verstappen looked quicker.
If another driver came into Red Bull and looked quicker than Max, the team will back them.
Controversial opinion: I enjoyed the race. For me, it was fascinating watching the teams manage the gaps back to the pit stops and it's thrilling seeing how close they can get to the barriers lap after lap.
Yes, I'd hate it if every race was like that but there's room on the calendar for 1.
In the race, they are entire seconds per lap off the potential pace of the cars. The only way a driver could hit a barrier realistically would be to lose concentration from the boredom of not pushing. If another driver came into Red Bull and looked quicker than Max, the team will back them.
Controversial opinion: I enjoyed the race. For me, it was fascinating watching the teams manage the gaps back to the pit stops and it's thrilling seeing how close they can get to the barriers lap after lap.
Yes, I'd hate it if every race was like that but there's room on the calendar for 1.
paulguitar said:
honda_exige said:
paulguitar said:
deadslow said:
they've already got the top driver in the winning car
We've had one wet qualifying this season. Verstappen lined up behind Norris and Hamilton.Max has had (I think) 5 wet pole positions since?
Or you content basing your appraisal on a sample size on one?
It doesn't matter particularly that it was Norris and Hamilton who were ahead of him
Maxdecel said:
pingu393 said:
Thanks. I'm just picking it up on ITV+1 
Record has picked up a series link, so there could be more than one programme.
Thursday - 20:00 - iTV 4Record has picked up a series link, so there could be more than one programme.
is there a way to 4:3 the cars, but leave the circuit in 16:9? pingu393 said:
Thanks. Double good news. Mrs Pingu spotted the programme was on, and she'd recorded it, which was lucky as ITV+1 seems to be transmitting a 16:9 programme in 4:3, which makes the cars very tall and thin...
is there a way to 4:3 the cars, but leave the circuit in 16:9?
Sounds good, more overtaking. is there a way to 4:3 the cars, but leave the circuit in 16:9? 
Following Monte tonight was "No room for Error" behind the scenes of entrants on the TT with half devoted to the sidecars.
IIRC? It was last years lap record breaking race. Got to admire them, respect. Another episode on tomorrow night same time.
May be of interest.
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