Race 16 - Singapore 2023 GP

[Nitrodaze]

The Singapore track now has corners 16 to 19 removed to produce a high downforce layout, replaced by a short straight linking the old corner 15 to corner 20, adding a lap to the race. This is a sweatbox of a race, bumpy with high tire deg.

Verstappen has never won this race. Checo won it last year. The McLarens may go very well here. If an upset will happen, this is one of those tracks where it could. A Mclaren win would be very popular, especially if Piastri pulls it off.

Leclerc is brilliant in street circuits and could be on the podium at this race. This track may also favor the Mercedes. Mercedes is a dark horse for the race win, especially in Hamilton's hands. But Russell seems pumped in the last few races, it would be interesting to see what he is able to do.

Ricciardo is in the paddock for the race weekend. I like to be a fly on the wall in the Alpha Tauri garage to see the chemistry between Ricciardo and Lawson.

Zhou retains seat for the 2024 season

[airshifter]

Track changes as construction takes place.










Removing some of the tighter stuff where the cars ducked out of the stands and then back under might allow them to follow closer. Though the extra distance probably isn't enough for a passing opportunity, it might let the cars follow others closely onto the start/finish straight and make for more passing.

There are also reports that some newly paved areas have made the track smoother, so some teams can run lower than expected.


The track changes are expected to reduce track times by an estimated 20 seconds.

[Tazio]

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[F1nKS]

Liam Lawson knocks Verstappen out of Q2...

Red Bull having a bad weekend

[Nitrodaze]

Liam Lawson knocks Verstappen out of Q2...

Red Bull having a bad weekend

Yep, he is making Ricciardo very nervous, l think.

[F1nKS]

Yep, he is making Ricciardo very nervous, l think.

I would also think Yuki might be a little nervous also.

If I was Jr. Red Bulls - I would go with Ricciardo and Lawson for next year.

[Nitrodaze]

I would also think Yuki might be a little nervous also.

If I was Jr. Red Bulls - I would go with Ricciardo and Lawson for next year.

Lawson is looking promising. I am not sure if he is a better option than Yuki yet. With the sort of times Lawson is putting out, which is looking better or just as good as Ricciardo has managed? Running with two young drivers at Alpha Tauri may just be the future of Redbull. I think time is running out for Riccciardo.

[Used to be Starter]

Well, that was an interesting race. Looks like Russell and Hamilton had enough hard running on the mediums that the tire change play didn't work out for higher than 3rd. Maybe they should have stayed out? Hard to believe how well Lawson is doing.

Now on to the next one.

[N. Jones]

Lawson is looking promising. I am not sure if he is a better option than Yuki yet. With the sort of times Lawson is putting out, which is looking better or just as good as Ricciardo has managed? Running with two young drivers at Alpha Tauri may just be the future of Redbull. I think time is running out for Riccciardo.

Lawson's position at the finish for the three races he has been in:

13th, 11th, 9th

[Tazio]

Max got spanked!

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