Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix 2023Formula 1

[toastet]

Yes, because that's how tire wear works. Sainz actually did a good job staying in sixth.

Guess he was refering to the first laps when the softs should've been quicker but Sainz wasn't.

 

[Sir Crashalot]

@TumeK5 Exactly what @toastet said

 

[TumeK5]

I can see that, sadly sometimes softs don't guarantee a better start, we've seen it plenty of times.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Well he went forwards at the start and then got caught as they wore. Starting and finishing 6th doesn’t really tell the whole story of the softs.

 

[TumeK5]

I was also thinking that if he used the softs for raw pace at the start, the tires would've been completely worn at the end of the race.

 

[IforceV8]

I would start on hards myself with heavy fuel and the chance of a early safety car that could extend the window toward a 1 stop.

 

[TumeK5]

Here we go again...silly, silly move by Lovingfoss.

 

[IforceV8]

Kmag vs Fred should be entertaining.

 

[Famine]

Perhaps Aston is hoping a pit lane start for Stroll reduces the chance of a first-corner crash.

Although it does only reduce it...


I don't think I've watched a single second of a single "Sprint" on purpose before, but:

If the white line is the edge of the track then did Max push Leclerc off the track there?

That's a very good question...

... and I don't see how it's not.

 

[Bosso]

If the white line is the edge of the track then did Max push Leclerc off the track there?

Eh, who knows. The last 3 years have been a free for all in terms of rules. I don't think it really matters at this point, pretty much like a game of roulette now.

 

[Jimlaad43]

Eh, who knows. The last 3 years have been a free for all in terms of rules. I don't think it really matters at this point, pretty much like a game of roulette now.

They applied that rule correctly once (Canada 2019) and there was so much moaning they have been scared to do it ever since.

 

[McLaren]

Doesn’t help that Charles was not only okay with the move, but basically endorsed it; “I would have done the same” & “That’s how I like to fight”.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

Great start from Lando! Gooooooooo! 😮

 

[Veinz]

The Russel train

 

[Blitz24]

Ocon will park it soon.

 

[Bosso]

Great start from Norris. Really hoping he does well today. Hamilton missed a trick at the start should've gone around the outside at turn 1. Still his race pace is incredible should get 2nd today if no problems for Verstappen.

 

[PaMu1337]

Ocon will park it soon.

Definitely, dropping back rapidly.

Edit: And there we go. From the replay it looked like a very hard hit. I'm amazed Piastri is not having major issues from that

 

[Bosso]

Verstappen going for a 1 stop? He doesn't seem to be pushing at all and that Red Bull is incredible on tyre wear. Would be a feat if he does.

 

[McLaren]

Damn, Piastri having to retire the car. Which means Lando will have to be watched carefully.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

Ah man, not Piastri out. 😔

 

[Bosso]

Piastri out . That knock must have done something internal.

 

[Jimlaad43]

Damn, Piastri having to retire the car. Which means Lando will have to be watched carefully.

That's almost definitely a result of the lap 1 contact. A cracked Radiator or something that has finally leaked too much and into preservation mode.

 

[PaMu1337]

I'm amazed Piastri is not having major issues from that

Should have kept my mouth shut

Piastri out . That knock must have done something internal.

That's almost definitely a result of the lap 1 contact. A cracked Radiator or something that has finally leaked too much and into preservation mode.

Let's hope it's from the hit

 

[TumeK5]

First time I've seen a mirrored helmet cam.

 

[Bosso]

Should have kept my mouth shut


Let's hope it's from the hit

Yeah hopefully. Would love to see Norris win this, hate to see a team based mechanical issue.

 

[TumeK5]

Yeah hopefully. Would love to see Norris win this, hate to see a team based mechanical issue.

Don't count Verstappen out, he's gonna be fast.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

Whoo, sketchy box drift from Lando. 😅

 

[Veinz]

That was a nice little drift in the pit entry

 

[PaMu1337]

Verstappen going for a 1 stop? He doesn't seem to be pushing at all and that Red Bull is incredible on tyre wear. Would be a feat if he does.

Medium to medium, so that's a no

Don't count Verstappen out, he's gonna be fast.

He's not really flying for once. I think Lando has a decent chance of taking this

 

[Bosso]

Hmm 1 stop for Hamilton, that'll be interesting.