F1 2025: Brazilian GP - São Paulo (Nov 9)

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Killed by Death

Congrats Charlie (!)

He got married? Wow, congrats to Charlie indeed!! Dude is living the dream!!! Now he just needs a decent Ferrari to make it perfect.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

It was not cheap for Charlie . It was $500K to get her , as you can read and see ..

Easy to do when you get free Ferraris and top end watches 👍

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

He got married? Wow, congrats to Charlie indeed!! Dude is living the dream!!! Now he just needs a decent Ferrari to make it perfect.

As far as I understand , they are now engaged. A wedding is planned in the near future (I think after this season)
I think they will get married after this season. I suspect they will get married in red...

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Easy to do when you get free Ferraris and top end watches 👍

There's nothing easy about buying a $500,000 engagement ring

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

1. MAX
2. TSU ok no, then RUS
3. HAM (finally gets something together
4. LEC
5. PIA
6. NOR
7. TSU
8. HAD
9. ALO
10. ANT
Like it or not that's it.

Yeah . MAX looks ready => https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank...d_hell_find_a/

[Rono63]

Race week

1 Lando
2 Oscar
3 Max
4 Charles or The Hulk
5 Lewis or The Hulk
6 George or The Hulk
7 Hadgar or The Hulk
8 Ant or The Hulk

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah . MAX looks ready => https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank...d_hell_find_a/

I foresee a knockout for RB MAX to win, the Number One

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

As far as I understand , they are now engaged. A wedding is planned in the near future (I think after this season)
I think they will get married after this season. I suspect they will get married in red...

I think the bride-to-be will have something to say about that

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

There's nothing easy about buying a $500,000 engagement ring

My friend is it Ai.. i know your expertise in these matters

[Artemis]

Race weekend tires info:

"Harder compounds for the Sao Paulo Sprint Weekend":
https://press.pirelli.com/harder-com...print-weekend/

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

My friend is it Ai.. i know your expertise in these matters

Negative . Her ring is not AI.
The pic of her $500K engagement ring was yesterday a Belgian newspaper article.
I posted the pic. from the newspaper here => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=18

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Negative . Her ring is not AI.
The pic of her $500K engagement ring was yesterday a Belgian newspaper article.
I posted the pic. from the newspaper here => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=18

Ok I stand corrected then it is true, the ring must have taken her breath away and at that price must be a fine cut white one set nicely encrusted by smaller diamonds and possibly a designer one..mind you that one looks different so maybe she was trying a couple out which suited her more.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I see where you're coming from so AS USUAL it may well be MAX one man army fighting the papaya onslaught, though rain and wind is a great leveller

If (heavy) rain is expected, Verstappen could consider getting a new PU. The 10-places grid drop is manageable for him. Rain is an equalizer. New PU for 6 events (2 Sprint + 4 GP) sounds like a smart move.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

That's why I actually posted ..

36 points behind with 4 races and 2 sprints to go = 116 points to grab.

On the other hand : Norris had wings in Mexico..

And I hear , Ferrari is considering to replace both PU's.
That means a 10P grid penalty for both Ferrari drivers.
And that could be bad news for us as well...

That's not going to fix the lift and coast problem much

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Artemis

If (heavy) rain is expected, Verstappen could consider getting a new PU. The 10-places grid drop is manageable for him. Rain is an equalizer. New PU for 6 events (2 Sprint + 4 GP) sounds like a smart move.

I think Red Bull and McLaren are looking at each other to replace a PU.

But McLaren has the advantage to play the game with 2 drivers ...
In other words : If McLaren wants to replace a PU , they won't do it with the 2 cars/drivers in the same race.

As for Piastri's PU : As I said , I think some of his Merc ponies died in the last 2 races.
If a PU needs to be replaced. It can be crucial for the outcome of the WDC fight..

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Artemis

If (heavy) rain is expected, Verstappen could consider getting a new PU. The 10-places grid drop is manageable for him. Rain is an equalizer. New PU for 6 events (2 Sprint + 4 GP) sounds like a smart move.

This may be the way to go with MV's dash from 17th to win last time out here in the rain. Could make sense also for both Larens to replace PU's here also particularly Piastri and if the rest of the front runners Ferrari and Merc join in also it will be a crazy roller coaster starting with 70% chance of rain currently predicted for the Sprint.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I think Red Bull and McLaren are looking at each other to replace a PU.

But McLaren has the advantage to play the game with 2 drivers ...
In other words : If McLaren wants to replace a PU , they won't do it with the 2 cars/drivers in the same race.

As for Piastri's PU : As I said , I think some of his Merc ponies died in the last 2 races.
If a PU needs to be replaced. It can be crucial for the outcome of the WDC fight..

I think they may all go for it and the cushioning effect of a wet track will 'run-in' their motors nicely for the likely dry remaining races.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

This may be the way to go with MV's dash from 17th to win last time out here in the rain. Could make sense also for both Larens to replace PU's here also particularly Piastri and if the rest of the front runners Ferrari and Merc join in also it will be a crazy roller coaster starting with 70% chance of rain currently predicted for the Sprint.

Replacing the power unit prior to the Brazil Sprint or Qatar Sprint: only 8 points up for grabs during a Sprint (36 points for the first 8 finishers) + fresh power + limiting the risk of engine failure DNF during the remainder of the race season (2 Sprint + 4 GP). 10-places grid drop.

Brazil Sprint is the better option if there's a considerable risk of rain: chances of overtaking in the rain and increased chance of safety car deployment (116 WDC points up for grabs). But Qatar Sprint could also be interesting because it would mean fresh power for the final push: Qatar Sprint, Qatar GP and Abu Dhabi GP (58 WDC points).

My guess: Verstappen and Piastri get a new PU before the Brazil Sprint + Norris gets a new PU before the Qatar Sprint. Red Bull Racing and McLaren will closely monitor PU behavior during the only free practice session. Time between FP and Sprint qualies: 4 hours. So only about 3 hours, realistically speaking, to replace a PU.

Especially Piastri: he complained about an engine glitch lately + his McLaren seemed to lack pace compared to the McLaren of Norris. Wouldn't come as a surprise if Piastri's PU gives up the ghost soon.

For strategy reasons, McLaren won't replace the engines at the same time: first Piastri - later Norris, or the other way around.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Replacing the power unit prior to the Brazil Sprint or Qatar Sprint: only 8 points up for grabs during a Sprint (36 points for the first 8 finishers) + fresh power + limiting the risk of engine failure DNF during the remainder of the race season (2 Sprint + 4 GP). 10-places grid drop.

Brazil Sprint is the better option if there's a considerable risk of rain: chances of overtaking in the rain and increased chance of safety car deployment (116 WDC points up for grabs). But Qatar Sprint could also be interesting because it would mean fresh power for the final push: Qatar Sprint, Qatar GP and Abu Dhabi GP (58 WDC points).

My guess: Verstappen and Piastri get a new PU before the Brazil Sprint + Norris gets a new PU before the Qatar Sprint. Red Bull Racing and McLaren will closely monitor PU behavior during the only free practice session. Time between FP and Sprint qualies: 4 hours. So only about 3 hours, realistically speaking, to replace a PU.

Especially Piastri: he complained about an engine glitch lately + his McLaren seemed to lack pace compared to the McLaren of Norris. Wouldn't come as a surprise if Piastri's PU gives up the ghost soon.

For strategy reasons, McLaren won't replace the engines at the same time: first Piastri - later Norris, or the other way around.

As NOR's PU appears 100% and won at Mexico it may be PIA that has the engine swap even before the sprint and it makes sense to change VER's PU now also as RB can't pick and choose like McLaren, TSU doesn't really come into it.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Negative . Her ring is not AI.
The pic of her $500K engagement ring was yesterday a Belgian newspaper article.
I posted the pic. from the newspaper here => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=18

They can also come to Hatton Garden and choose from the Jewish quarter for a good price

[Killed by Death]

Feeling a bit like SF-25 today....A bit F'd up but too blessed to complain.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I think they may all go for it and the cushioning effect of a wet track will 'run-in' their motors nicely for the likely dry remaining races.

The teams PU engineers are monitoring continuously the PU rpm's , torque and HP output.
Even in the rain with a 10P grid penalty , there's always a big risk with overtaking or be overtaken and getting scratched followed by a DNF.
Hopefully MAX's Honda ponies will last in the 4 remaining races and the 2 sprints.

Let's hope a PU won't decide the outcome of the WDC...
But It's a big part of the game (!)