F1 2022: Singaporean GP - Singapore (Oct 2)

[dutchm2]

FIA post-qualifying press conference - Singapore

1 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) 2 – Sergio PÉREZ (Red Bull Racing) 3 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Congrats my friend !

I was a tad worried Hammy might snatch pole. Ferrari ended the session quite early and scHAM was looking froggie. VER too

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I was a tad worried Hammy might snatch pole. Ferrari ended the session quite early and scHAM was looking froggie. VER too

Tomorrow it really matters ..MAX loves to race in the rain

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Tomorrow it really matters ..MAX loves to race in the rain

Ferrari can't manage a dry race...much less wet one

[Killed by Death]

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

[OG Shark]

Max just wanted another dramatic victory starting back in the pack. He was going to crush LEC time.

[G30M]

this thread should be renamed Ham vs Max fanboys fight again

edit - ah i see we have moved on!

fingers crossed ....

[HFW003]

It's 10.23 in Singapore and the weather is not too bad, slightly overcast but the sun is out.

I know it's a long time until lights out but fingers crossed for no rain!

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by HFW003

It's 10.23 in Singapore and the weather is not too bad, slightly overcast but the sun is out.

I know it's a long time until lights out but fingers crossed for no rain!

OK! Overhere it's raining. 6:30 CET. FWIW.

Coffee Time!

Cheers
Robin

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Tomorrow it really matters ..MAX loves to race in the rain

But in this instance I don't know if rain is in favor of Max.
Max sure is fast in the rain, but overtaking in the rain is difficult.
Starting at 8th, I think a dry race would benefit Max more.
If it rains, I expect LEC to win

But Max' lead in the WDC is so big, that there is no real pressure to win.
Only from his drivers heart.
Better to finish a bit lower than aim for win and crash.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

But in this instance I don't know if rain is in favor of Max.
Max sure is fast in the rain, but overtaking in the rain is difficult.
Starting at 8th, I think a dry race would benefit Max more.
If it rains, I expect LEC to win

But Max' lead in the WDC is so big, that there is no real pressure to win.
Only from his drivers heart.
Better to finish a bit lower than aim for win and crash.

In this case and scenario I agree that starting from 8th no rain would be more beneficial to Max. The track is just too Monaco like to have any advantage if the track is wet.

[M5Rick]

Ben: Shortchange Max on the Q fuel and I'll let you off any sanctions

[HFW003]

Latest update from the track at 6.45

There are a few rain clouds around but they should blow away quickly so, fingers crossed, should be a dry race.

A view of the clouds and our view from the stand which should be spectacular when the Sun goes down

6.55 Edit- it's flogging down now! My fingers, and everything else are crossed!

[dutchm2]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

There will be a delay to the start of the Singapore Grand Prix with the rain still falling.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

But in this instance I don't know if rain is in favor of Max.
Max sure is fast in the rain, but overtaking in the rain is difficult.
Starting at 8th, I think a dry race would benefit Max more.
If it rains, I expect LEC to win

But Max' lead in the WDC is so big, that there is no real pressure to win.
Only from his drivers heart.
Better to finish a bit lower than aim for win and crash.

The Singapore track lay-out looks actually like a Monaco part-2 ...

Overtaking is very difficult . Almost impossible .
That's why I'm thinking , rain can give MAX more possibilities to gain positions .
I'm pretty sure on this track (in the rain) , we'll see the pace car more than once ..
And I'm afraid for a 'mess in the rain at this track ...

But !
Let us not forget our 'Lovely Hannah Schmitz with her outstanding well know RB strategy !
To gain positions on this track , unexpected situations can bring an advantage by applying excellent strategies ..

So if it rains : "Let's shake the cards again"

Of course without incidents ...

The Singapore weather prediction ( 3 hours ago )

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by HFW003

Latest update from the track at 6.45

There are a few rain clouds around but they should blow away quickly so, fingers crossed, should be a dry race.

A view of the clouds and our view from the stand which should be spectacular when the Sun goes down

6.55 Edit- it's flogging down now! My fingers, and everything else are crossed!

Awesome ! Thanks for the update my friend !

[Blindside_137]

Wakes up

Checks pre-race broadcast. Sees Charles leclerc interview stating he thinks there won't be any rain.

Goes to shower.

Comes back to see downpour.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Wakes up

Checks pre-race broadcast. Sees Charles leclerc interview stating he thinks there won't be any rain.

Goes to shower.

Comes back to see downpour.

Unlikely another '21 Spa but I'm not holding my breath.

[HFW003]

7.50 update.

Rain has stopped!

Night views from our seats

[Chappers 71]

Has stopped raining now, hopefully they will be able to expedite the start of the race as the 3 hour clock has started ticking

[M5Rick]

..but track is very wet.