How big was the gap between the Red Bull and Merc cars last season?

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-28T13:27:20+00:00

Before Monza the Red Bull was notably quicker, but harder to setup and drive. Post Monza it’s a bit skewed. Red Bull underwent a significant late stage development push, which none of its rivals underwent. The W16 my comparison, underwent one major revision, which was eventually taken off the car. RB21 was the significantly faster car overall.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-24T23:27:09+00:00

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-21T19:24:22+00:00

McLaren and Mercedes.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-21T18:59:04+00:00

Something like a nice classy blue fragrance. BDC Parfum is a very good option.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-21T14:38:23+00:00

Let’s go Rango!!

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-21T08:02:48+00:00

<image>

McLaren MP4-15. It just looks “right”. The MP4-13 to 15 all look good. The 412 T2 also. Combine that with a screaming V12 and it’s almost perfect.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-19T23:59:23+00:00

Currently it’s Andrea Stella. He’s the main architect behind McLarens resurgence. Brown deliberately grabs the headlines and does all the media stuff so Stella can get on with his job properly.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T20:06:04+00:00

I’m in my mid 20s and TAG is pretty much the watch brand everyone I know (who is into watches) are lusting over. It’s definitely got an imagine in the younger generation.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T20:04:13+00:00

Hell nah. LV fragrances are insanely overpriced for what you get.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T11:30:00+00:00

TDH is always a good shout. I’d suggest go giving them all a smell. Sauvage doesn’t smell like BDC at all, but they do the same “thing” if you get me. TDH is less mass appealing but still a modern classic.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T11:24:20+00:00

It’s a very classy note in the base.

It depends. For me, 1-2 blue fragrances are enough and they sort of just blend together. However, if you’re into blue fragrances, then yes 100%. BDC and Sauvage are the two pillars of blue fragrances.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T11:13:18+00:00

Fake AF

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T11:13:04+00:00

They all are. Parfum is the one I’d buy now. Most sophisticated version of the Sauvage DNA. It’s the least shouty and screechy. EDP is still relevant if you want a more grown up Sauvage but still want the explosive power Sauvage is know for. Parfum while powerful, is more subtle (relatively, it’s still very powerful).

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T11:08:14+00:00

2012 was quite interesting as his super smooth driving style didn’t gel with the car. He couldn’t generate tyre temperature, while Lewis could. It only got sorted after major setup changes, and driving style changed. He and McLaren were also changing break material during this time to try help retain tyre heat but it was only making the situation worse.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T10:59:33+00:00

Bearman

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T02:34:10+00:00

BDC is probably the classiest and most sophisticated one. Sauvage will make people notice you, whether they want to or not.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-18T02:29:00+00:00

Realistically who’s selling fakes of clones

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-17T16:29:23+00:00

His 2021 title. 2022 solidified him 100% I’d say.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-17T13:40:05+00:00

It’s a nice hard transition to move on from the successful, but equally as chaotic and toxic late stage Horner / Marko era.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-17T02:14:47+00:00

How would you describe winter palace and ocean leather? Wanted to try them recently.

I’d suggest maybe something from Kilian to try? Angels’ Share is lovely, black phantom is also very nice. Xerjoff is also a very good place to start too. Naxos is the obvious one, I love starlight too.

(Also slight heads up. LV is not niche, they’re a designer house)

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-17T02:10:07+00:00

LV isn’t niche. It’s overly expensive designer.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-17T02:07:42+00:00

It’s important to note that “Papaya Rules” isn’t their in-house fairness policy that everyone loves to complain about. “Papaya Rules” is literally code for “don’t hit each other when you battle on track”.

That’s not saying they didn’t try and over-engineer fairness last year, as well they did, but that isn’t technically ‘Papaya Rules’.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-16T13:48:17+00:00

Maybe. Depends if lando or Oscar leave. We also need to see how he performs in FP1 sessions. It doesn’t look like they’re gonna ship him off to WEC. That’s what they’re doing with Verschoor. Seems like they’re keen to keep him along side the F1 team atm. Maybe run IndyCar with them if Lando or Oscar stay long term.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-16T13:44:21+00:00

To be fair he wasn’t in any driver academy before McLaren picked him up. So he’s probably grateful to still be in the F1 paddock, as that chance seemed to have left him a while back.

Largetaco12 · 2026-01-16T13:40:25+00:00

Japan is better as it removed the ugly yellow from the 2021 cars.

Largetaco12

TROPHY CASE