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Charles vs Lewis brakes

they use different brakes as Lewis has been begging Fred to use it, which was recently approved from Suzuka

after last week, Charles is likely to ditch his lifelong attachment from Barcelona
///M Power-Belgium wrote
:thumsup:
I believe the last F1 race there before the move to Madrid town centre.
Car-Addicted wrote
Thats cold :D
More like:
1. Ant
2. doesn't matter
dnf. Rus
dnf. Stroll
Needs more spice, like your taco's :lol:
Straykiwi wrote
I've been watching him in F2 and he isn't exactly standing out from the pack. When Logan Sargent has a better record it does not bode well...
If that's the case then the Sarge should be given another go.
Killed by Death wrote
Herta way overrated, I never understood the hype.
I think Herta might also be a bit too old now to enter F1. (he's 26)
Unless he becomes a 'paid driver'. But those will never climb to F1 stardom. They will always be in the lesser teams.
The top teams like to groom their own stars, pretty much ever since RB started their junior team and started to yield so many talented drivers that stayed in f1 for quite a long time.

That said I think it's time for some talented american drivers in F1. I mean it's almost unbelievable that there hasn't been a talented (or rather said: succesful) driver in F1 (save Mario Andretti half a century ago) for a country that big where motorsports is so popular. For sure the FOM would like that money wise.
M5Rick wrote
I believe the last F1 race there before the move to Madrid town centre.
Oh great, just what we need, another street race. :mad0260:
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Car-Addicted wrote
Oh great, just what we need, another street race. :mad0260:
Yeah ;)
///M Power-Belgium wrote
Yeah ;)
One of the things i bought on aliex prepared for a downpour.
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More good news:
It’s understood an agreement has been reached to reduce race distances at some circuits-giving a shorter race.⏱️

This is due to the 5% increase in fuel flow in 2027 but not making the tanks larger.
Honor our past.

Eighty seven years old today. Not only a great driver and multiple World Champion but also a fearless pioneer of driver safety when the sport was needlessly killing three or four driver every year.

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This is Formula 1

🚨| Ferrari's Braking Challenges with Leclerc:

β€” Charles Leclerc has opted to use Carbon Industries' discs and pads for the upcoming Catalan GP in Barcelona, aligning with Lewis Hamilton's choice from the Japanese GP. Despite this change, Ferrari continues its long-standing collaboration with Brembo. Speaking to media, Leclerc explained:

β€œThe rear brakes didn't work. I knew they weren't working well even before the restart, because right from the start of the safety car I could see the temperatures and they literally didn't work. No matter how much I braked, the rears wouldn't heat up and wouldn't reactivate, so there was absolutely nothing I could do.”

β€” The braking issue is compounded by the increased power of the electric motor to 350 kW, which shifts more braking responsibility to the regenerative system rather than the traditional hydraulic system. This makes the brake-by-wire system crucial, as it electronically manages braking distribution. The mechanical brakes only engage when the energy recovery system is insufficient.

β€” Leclerc's confidence in braking, a key strength, has been shaken due to inconsistent braking performance, particularly in Monaco and Canada. The challenge lies in managing energy distribution to ensure the brake-by-wire system integrates seamlessly with dissipative braking.

β€” Ferrari aims to optimize the cooling system and brake-by-wire operation to suit each track's characteristics, ensuring the system functions effectively at varying temperatures. Leclerc remains hopeful of regaining his confidence in the SF-26, overcoming the doubts that plagued him in Monaco.

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Car-Addicted wrote
This is Formula 1

🚨| Ferrari's Braking Challenges with Leclerc:

β€” Charles Leclerc has opted to use Carbon Industries' discs and pads for the upcoming Catalan GP in Barcelona, aligning with Lewis Hamilton's choice from the Japanese GP. Despite this change, Ferrari continues its long-standing collaboration with Brembo. Speaking to media, Leclerc explained:

β€œThe rear brakes didn't work. I knew they weren't working well even before the restart, because right from the start of the safety car I could see the temperatures and they literally didn't work. No matter how much I braked, the rears wouldn't heat up and wouldn't reactivate, so there was absolutely nothing I could do.”

β€” The braking issue is compounded by the increased power of the electric motor to 350 kW, which shifts more braking responsibility to the regenerative system rather than the traditional hydraulic system. This makes the brake-by-wire system crucial, as it electronically manages braking distribution. The mechanical brakes only engage when the energy recovery system is insufficient.

β€” Leclerc's confidence in braking, a key strength, has been shaken due to inconsistent braking performance, particularly in Monaco and Canada. The challenge lies in managing energy distribution to ensure the brake-by-wire system integrates seamlessly with dissipative braking.

β€” Ferrari aims to optimize the cooling system and brake-by-wire operation to suit each track's characteristics, ensuring the system functions effectively at varying temperatures. Leclerc remains hopeful of regaining his confidence in the SF-26, overcoming the doubts that plagued him in Monaco.

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Glad that Charlies brake failure occurred at a lower speed , at high speed this could have caused a big crash .

And I'm glad that MAX didn't take pole position , standing still at P1 at the startgrid would have been a true nightmare.
Glad no one was hurt...
Imagine (!) :help:
M5Rick wrote
If that's the case then the Sarge should be given another go.
LEW arrives with a new hairstyle . WTF LEW ?!?! :confused0068:
Alonso says this is his last Barcelona GP
Car-Addicted wrote
This is Formula 1

🚨| Ferrari's Braking Challenges with Leclerc:

β€” Charles Leclerc has opted to use Carbon Industries' discs and pads for the upcoming Catalan GP in Barcelona, aligning with Lewis Hamilton's choice from the Japanese GP. Despite this change, Ferrari continues its long-standing collaboration with Brembo. Speaking to media, Leclerc explained:

β€œThe rear brakes didn't work. I knew they weren't working well even before the restart, because right from the start of the safety car I could see the temperatures and they literally didn't work. No matter how much I braked, the rears wouldn't heat up and wouldn't reactivate, so there was absolutely nothing I could do.”

β€” The braking issue is compounded by the increased power of the electric motor to 350 kW, which shifts more braking responsibility to the regenerative system rather than the traditional hydraulic system. This makes the brake-by-wire system crucial, as it electronically manages braking distribution. The mechanical brakes only engage when the energy recovery system is insufficient.

β€” Leclerc's confidence in braking, a key strength, has been shaken due to inconsistent braking performance, particularly in Monaco and Canada. The challenge lies in managing energy distribution to ensure the brake-by-wire system integrates seamlessly with dissipative braking.

β€” Ferrari aims to optimize the cooling system and brake-by-wire operation to suit each track's characteristics, ensuring the system functions effectively at varying temperatures. Leclerc remains hopeful of regaining his confidence in the SF-26, overcoming the doubts that plagued him in Monaco.

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I remember when I switched over to my Alcon BBK with a much more aggressive pad compound and fresh 200TW tires. The car could stop so much harder than before that I actually found myself braking earlier for a while because I had zero confidence in my own judgment.

It wasn't that the brakes weren't working, it was the opposite. The setup was so much better than what I was used to that it took me a while to trust it and recalibrate my braking points.
FP1
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FP2
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The left front tires are showing serious signs of wear (!)
All I want to see is MAX vs RUS, the real deal.