Second Barcelona Test - Second Day
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@Nate, do you think Mercedes can beat McLaren's record this year? I know it's very early to say, but right now what would your answer be? Looking at long runs I'd say. On long runs Mercedes 1.5 secs per lap faster than the rest of the field on long runs plus the tyres take longer to go off. So what would you say Laurence if you had to give an answer right now? For me, I'd say right now there's around 85% chance of them beating it.
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This track isn't even known for speed, really this track is mostly about the car and downforce and all, just shows that Mercedes isn't just all about the engine, just shows this years W06 has got more downforce than the W05. Will maybe have as much downforce as Red Bulll.
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@ Nate
F1 has been about that, but is that still practical in an age where the greatest limits are not mechanical knowledge but the rules? I know this view is borderline heretical, but I think the Indy rules are spot on for a race series where homologation makes no sense... -
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@ Nate
It wouldn't be "current F1". I don't think it's a casual opinion that sports should be about competitiveness on as equal a footing as possible. Give drivers the same tools and you will achieve this and you will know the best driver in a season is a worth champion.
I appreciate the same could be said for the teams, but sadly their performance seems to be more a result of their financial or industrial backing than any true innovation... and that doesn't seem very sporting. -
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Mercedes is taking the gloves off and showing who is boss. As for in-season testing, they could go back to the thursdays for testing of years past. The incremental cost is much lower since all the equipment and personnel are there at a real track. It would help to rubber in the tracks to boot.
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