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Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2025 on:** July 02, 2017, 09:56:42 PM »

So I finally got to watch this race.

With regard to the Ham and Vet thing, Vet claimed Ham braked coming out of the turn and that's why he ran into him but if you see a replay the brake light on Ham's car never light up. I think Vet just wasn't paying attention and rearended him. Vet should have gotten a punch in the face not a slap on the wrist, 10 sec wasn't enough.

I don't understand why Kimi and Perez got penalties for working on their cars outside the fast lane, weren't they in the pits before the red flag? Not that the penalties changed the results any.

Anyone catch Mclarens comments about Honda before the race? Why change things now? The commentator killed me with his response, how about the last 2 and half years? But they did finish the race this time and one was in the points.

Bottas had a hell of a race.

Critterman · « **Reply #2026 on:** July 04, 2017, 06:35:08 PM »

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Honda gives McLaren boost with ‘Spec 3’ power unit upgrade for Austria
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McLaren has been given a boost ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix after Honda confirmed it would be bringing its updated ‘Spec 3’ Formula 1 power unit to the race following a successful test in Baku.

McLaren has struggled for form throughout the 2017 season, scoring its first points of the year at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix two weeks ago thanks to a race of attrition.

A lack of performance and reliability from the Honda power unit has been the root of McLaren’s struggles, causing the relationship between the two marques to near breaking point.

Honda had planned to debut its updated power unit last month in Canada, but could only complete an initial test in Baku with Fernando Alonso during Friday practice.

After a successful test, Honda confirmed on Monday that it would be giving both Alonso and teammate Stoffel Vandoorne the ‘Spec 3’ power unit for the Austria weekend, acting as a boost to McLaren’s chances.

“At the previous round in Azerbaijan, we were able to bank our first points of the year and I think it brought some brightness into our team,” Honda’s head of F1 Yusuke Hasegawa said.

“We also tested the updated PU, the Spec 3, with Fernando on Friday and we were able to confirm some progress in terms of the power output.

“We have proceeded with the mapping back at the factory utilizing the data we collected, and we are going to bring the Spec 3 for both drivers this weekend.

“I think we have some improvements in our competitiveness and I am looking forward to seeing our performance in Austria.”

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier is hopeful that the Spec 3 upgrade can help the team to keep up the momentum gained in recent weeks, starting at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday.

“After the excitement and incident of Azerbaijan, I hope that Austria will once again deliver a thrilling race for Formula 1,” Boullier said.

“The circuit itself seems to produce good, close racing, and its configuration should certainly suit our car better than the high speeds and long straights of both Montreal, Baku and the forthcoming race at Silverstone.

“In fact, we had one of our strongest showings in Austria last year, when Jenson was third in a rain-affected qualifying session, and went on to finish a very competitive sixth.

“There’s been no let-up in our development push all season, and, while the result in Azerbaijan was nothing to truly celebrate, it was a sign that we are working well and able to capitalize whenever an opportunity presents itself.

“With a number of improvements planned for the Austrian weekend, not least the proposed new Spec 3 power unit upgrade from Honda, I’m hopeful that we’ll be in a position to get amid the other midfield runners and take a useful step forwards.”

elff · « **Reply #2027 on:** July 04, 2017, 08:00:23 PM »

Interesting.
This engine needs to be a success.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #2028 on:** July 05, 2017, 01:17:04 AM »

Way to aim low. 🤳
Let's try to be among the average !

I understand it would be an improvement, but this is Mclaren. Average is not good enough.

elff · « **Reply #2029 on:** July 05, 2017, 03:09:08 AM »

Interesting follow up on the Vettel/Hamilton issue.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2017/7/vettel-baku-incident-closed-after-apology--fia.html

Critterman · « **Reply #2030 on:** July 05, 2017, 10:46:38 AM »

I agree Elff, especially the video

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2031 on:** July 05, 2017, 01:24:59 PM »

Speaking of FIA headquarters, did I mention that I was there a few weeks ago?

elff · « **Reply #2032 on:** July 05, 2017, 06:39:51 PM »

Nice

BTW, I was looking at Austin Packages. Looks like it's not cheap, but it's also not crazy expensive.
The new owners have some really nice packages and you seem to get a lot of extra's no matter which one you choose.

I think the package Monica and I would choose would cost $5000 plus airfare

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2033 on:** July 05, 2017, 08:46:26 PM »

Do we get to drive one of the Honda powered cars for that price?

elff · « **Reply #2034 on:** July 05, 2017, 09:23:17 PM »

No, but only because they are scared it will break down.

You can go cheaper, but this isn't Nascar, so if the wife and I go, we are going to do it in style.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2035 on:** July 05, 2017, 09:28:48 PM »

I thought maybe they would pay us that much money if we drove the Honda car. Cause next year there's a good chance no one else will be driving one of those turds.

LatinVenom · « **Reply #2036 on:** July 08, 2017, 04:31:44 PM »

Qualifying today was interesting....

elff · « **Reply #2037 on:** July 08, 2017, 06:14:32 PM »

McLaren did OK, but what happened to the Spec3 engine? It sounded like they were using the old one.
Both William's cars looked awful.
Haas seems to have some potential for tomorrow and MB and Ferrari looked like they normally do.

I was talking to someone today at a local C&C and apparently one of the engine engineers was let go at Ferrari.
I wonder if Honda will try to poach him to get some F1 Engine building experience.

Critterman · « **Reply #2038 on:** July 08, 2017, 07:06:03 PM »

Ham has a 5 spot grid penalty which puts him behind some interesting people.

elff · « **Reply #2039 on:** July 09, 2017, 12:43:06 PM »

"Elbows Out" this is the last lap.
Best quote of any F1 race I have seen.

Some great final laps in this race

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #2040 on:** July 09, 2017, 01:29:51 PM »

I won't watch until tonight. I'll stay away from this thread until I watch.

LatinVenom · « **Reply #2041 on:** July 09, 2017, 05:25:45 PM »

Glad those 2 people made podium, and yes Elbows out was really good.
Feel sorry for one of my good guys for having problems again, hope he can get this bad streak behind.
Hass did very well and GJ pink team is doing well again.

Critterman · « **Reply #2042 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:18:38 PM »

Elff - you are right best radio transmission in a couple of seasons. Good race, some suprises.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #2043 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:32:20 PM »

Ok, watched the race.
Fun last few laps. This seemed to be a heavy strategy race with a boring middle stretch.

The start of the races sure is fun, but I'm not sure the carnage is worth it. I keep debating myself on it. Hate to see so many cars leave the race 1 turn in. Not just here, but many races.

Has everyone else seen it?

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2044 on:** July 09, 2017, 10:05:25 PM »

What can be done about fools in turn one?

Bottas is looking good, and seems to be having fun.

Critterman · « **Reply #2045 on:** July 10, 2017, 08:20:35 PM »

Botas entire attitude has changed, now that he is within 15 points of Ham. Would love to be a fly on the wall in the MB garage.

elff · « **Reply #2046 on:** July 10, 2017, 09:35:33 PM »

I felt really bad for Alonso. Due to no fault of his own or McLaren, he was out.
Grosjean and Haas did Awesome!! What an amazing finish for them.
Team Pink, solid race, solid finish, Kudos to both of them. I will give credit where credit is due.

Ricardo is currently the best driver in F1. I also love how he celebrates any podium as if he won the race. Verstappen is young and has plenty of years ahead of him. He is not at fault for having a bad luck season and he is handling it as well as anyone in that situation would.

Bottas quietly is kicking ass. You could see his talent while at Williams, but I am not sure if anyone realized just how good he would be in a top car. He might just steal the driver championship.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2047 on:** July 10, 2017, 11:53:00 PM »

Anyone know what channel Silverstone will be on? Right now my DVR isn't showing a race this weekend just practice and qualification.

DaveOC · « **Reply #2048 on:** July 11, 2017, 12:55:42 AM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on July 10, 2017, 11:53:00 PM

Anyone know what channel Silverstone will be on? Right now my DVR isn't showing a race this weekend just practice and qualification.

It's showing on CNBC, 6:30AM CDT Sunday morning in my TV Guide directory.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #2049 on:** July 11, 2017, 12:59:06 AM »

I am growing o like Botas more. I love his demeanor and attitude. I believe he will listen to team orders if they are given even if he doesn't want to. That takes integrity and loyalty. Both qualities I hold well above pompous and arrogant, like his teammate

Team Pink finished close every race. Well matched cars and well matched drivers.

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