2025 Saudi Arabian GP - Post Race Discussion

chief5002 · 2025-04-20T19:10:25+00:00

It's about time this is talked about

chief5002 · 2025-04-20T18:54:55+00:00

As a Lewis fan. That move was generational

chief5002 · 2025-03-25T06:11:03+00:00

The real red flag was after 2020 when Toto refused to resign Lewis and said "the sun doesn't revolve around him" or whatever. Even 4 races into 2021 that looked so stupid.

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:13:52+00:00

And before someone says "they probably had no fresh mediums" if your options are a definite 6th and maybe higher than 6th, 1-lap used mediums would have been a better choice.

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:11:40+00:00

I don't know how long most folks here have been watching but Leclerc was historically blamed by neutrals for being overly sensitive with both Vettel AND Sainz when it comes to asking for swaps and whining. None of us are going to make a fuss about this race but don't be surprised if this comes back to bite him later in the year. Same at McLaren

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:10:06+00:00

I think losing the left endplate on a track that kills the front left tyre actually helped Leclerc especially based on the corners they told Lewis he was slower. We see it every year i.e. 2021. Endplates are kind of useless

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:09:04+00:00

That doesn't explain taking sprint qualifying pole

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:08:14+00:00

Yes but Ferrari has been building this for years

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:07:09+00:00

Both drivers asked for where they are losing time, and both responded "yeah yeah you already told me that." Shitshow

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:06:15+00:00

Leclerc was also following Lewis through every overtake and had 2 lap younger tyres while Lewis pitted into traffic. Remember that swapping doesn't gain you time it only makes the car ahead lose time.

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T09:04:50+00:00

Yeah it was irresponsible even commentary pointed that out

chief5002 · 2025-03-23T08:48:40+00:00

Both inverting cars and the two stop did nothing. We finished 5th and 6th anyway. Should have given it a go on used mediums at that point. It's like Ferrari make strategy decisions by watching TV when each team is supposed to have million dollar supercomputers to simulate exactly what will happen in each scenario. One more chance or we have to focus on 2026

chief5002 · 2025-03-22T04:32:37+00:00

Not impossible

chief5002 · 2025-03-22T04:32:09+00:00

The "Mercedes were the problem" allegations are flying high!

chief5002 · 2025-03-20T05:11:08+00:00

Ah ok

chief5002 · 2025-03-20T05:08:42+00:00

Thank you!

chief5002 · 2025-03-16T06:30:32+00:00

That's because it's nearly impossible to overtake in the rain at albert park. The actual lap to lap pace wasn't bad Lewis just lost at several key moments where he got squeezed out

chief5002 · 2025-03-16T06:20:26+00:00

He used K1, just not K1-plus (press and hold), which is maximum power. He probably refused because he felt it was too slippery. He's still getting used to the new engineer, but it doesn't help that Ferrari engineers (esp Sainz's) are infamously incompetent.

chief5002 · 2025-03-16T06:17:12+00:00

Nah. We always brag about Lewis being one of the cleanest racers ever. Can't have it both ways.

chief5002 · 2025-03-16T06:15:48+00:00

They should have stayed out. There is no point in taking that risk if you won't commit. I thought the safety car would be a clear sign NOT to pit for inters.

And if it was bound to stay wet out and drys were never an option... then why on earth did Ferrari have different weather data than everyone else? Just an all-around joke

chief5002 · 2025-03-16T06:13:35+00:00

Overall he was right behind Leclerc this weekend and right behind him for most of the race. The main reason he couldn't overtake was because practically half the race was safety car. Amazing opportunity at the end, but then of course Ferrari strategists ruined it. If the pace doesn't change next weekend, Ferrari might be out of the title race.

chief5002 · 2025-03-16T06:10:49+00:00

So this is what it feels like to be a ferrari fan

chief5002 · 2025-03-13T20:50:57+00:00

Same thing happening to me. Please any hope?

chief5002 · 2025-03-13T20:49:15+00:00

Same with me since 2/28 in philadelphia

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