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Post by Codfish on Nov 28, 2021 13:17:21 GMT -8
The Jeddah track may look un-inspired but I have feeling it will be an absolute blast to drive. The drivers will love it and maybe the racing will good. Wouldn't that be nice - let's hope you're intuition is correct... |
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Post by Pistola on Nov 30, 2021 15:21:39 GMT -8
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Post by jmjgt on Nov 30, 2021 16:22:38 GMT -8
That lap % at full throttle is right up there with the two highest % circuits, Spa (82%) and Monza (85%).
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Post by pushtopass on Nov 30, 2021 16:27:17 GMT -8
Potential for pass and re-pass in the two DRS zones from turn 25 to turn 1?
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Post by Placid on Nov 30, 2021 16:47:11 GMT -8
Better nickname this track as "The Twisted Sister" for the multiple number of curves that it has.
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Post by Carlo_Carrera on Nov 30, 2021 17:38:44 GMT -8
The most interesting track design I have seen in years. Hopefully the racing is good.
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Post by mmi16 on Dec 1, 2021 11:06:27 GMT -8
Looks like a Autocross course on a narrow lot; only bigger. |
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Post by Carlo_Carrera on Dec 1, 2021 11:14:24 GMT -8
Looks like a Autocross course on a narrow lot; only bigger. Not really. |
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Post by mmi16 on Dec 1, 2021 14:30:37 GMT -8
Looks like a Autocross course on a narrow lot; only bigger. Not really. Really! The only thing missing is making one end or the other into a 'skid pad' for the driver make two or three laps around. |
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Post by Pistola on Dec 1, 2021 16:36:56 GMT -8
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Post by mmi16 on Dec 1, 2021 16:43:04 GMT -8
Saudi rules or FIA rules? |
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Post by Carlo_Carrera on Dec 1, 2021 17:25:42 GMT -8
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Post by mmi16 on Dec 1, 2021 19:05:42 GMT -8
Track limits that mean something. |
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Post by mikey on Dec 1, 2021 20:29:37 GMT -8
Track limits that mean something. Yup it's called Monaco and the passing is HORRIBLE!! They did something similar in Singapore with all the walls and again the passing wasn't great as there wasn't enough room to complete it before the next turn comes up. Yes in both places there ARE passing zones but for the leaders it's not easy because the cars are so similar. |
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Post by boiler on Dec 1, 2021 21:03:04 GMT -8
The difference I see in Saudi are the speed of those corners that flow together, some will be flat and some will require a slight lift then back to flat cars should be able to maintain a run and get the pass done on the straight.
Like I said earlier I think the true drivers who have amazing car control will own T4-12 and 15-18. A blind apex with a wall that comes at you fast will make a few of those guys be very careful when they get back on the throttle, if they get on it a half second to soon their ass will be parked in a barrier. The guys that find a rhythm will do very well here, I predict Bottas will be fast on Friday but once the track gets rubbered in he will be off Hamilton's pace.
Honda needs to bring a kamikaze special to try on Friday just to see if its worth the risk, damage limitation for Max is P2 with someone else taking fastest lap from Lewis. If he finishes third and Lewis takes fastest lap Abu Dhabi will be very interesting..
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Post by olderguysrule on Dec 2, 2021 10:27:05 GMT -8
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Post by hairyscotsman on Dec 2, 2021 10:45:09 GMT -8
"Feeling Royal".  |
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Post by Pistola on Dec 2, 2021 11:26:12 GMT -8
The difference I see in Saudi are the speed of those corners that flow together, some will be flat and some will require a slight lift then back to flat cars should be able to maintain a run and get the pass done on the straight. Like I said earlier I think the true drivers who have amazing car control will own T4-12 and 15-18. A blind apex with a wall that comes at you fast will make a few of those guys be very careful when they get back on the throttle, if they get on it a half second to soon their ass will be parked in a barrier. The guys that find a rhythm will do very well here, I predict Bottas will be fast on Friday but once the track gets rubbered in he will be off Hamilton's pace. Honda needs to bring a kamikaze special to try on Friday just to see if its worth the risk, damage limitation for Max is P2 with someone else taking fastest lap from Lewis. If he finishes third and Lewis takes fastest lap Abu Dhabi will be very interesting.. Another possibility is in McLaren who ran so well at high speed in Monza. Disaster for either Max or Lewis is if one or both of the McLarens are able to break up the 1-2 train they've had lately. It highlights even more that Perez or Bottas could also be in the same position and disrupt the points available behind the leader. |
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Post by Pistola on Dec 2, 2021 11:30:38 GMT -8
Lulu may not be comfortable but in Qatar his message was cleared in advance and it's likely the same will be done here. I think F1's pre-race messaging is set. If not then Stefano Bin Domenicalli will have to step in.  |
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Post by Pistola on Dec 2, 2021 11:35:18 GMT -8
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Korean cable TV is lousy. no more NASCAR nor NHRA
Jul 12, 2024 22:05:14 GMT -8
Korean cable TV is lousy. no more NASCAR nor NHRA
Jul 12, 2024 22:05:14 GMT -8