Swampy442 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I dont believe its the fuel pump, you saw on the Alpha Tauri it had a complete power failure, either caused by the fire or the cause of the fire, I doubt the fuel pump was the cause. The fact that 3 cars DNF'd and they were all Red Bull powertrain cars tells you more I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Looks like it was a fuel pump issue for Verstappen - Anyone heard anything of the steering issue he was also reporting, was it hydraulic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 7:52 AM, Swampy442 said: I dont believe its the fuel pump, you saw on the Alpha Tauri it had a complete power failure, either caused by the fire or the cause of the fire, I doubt the fuel pump was the cause. The fact that 3 cars DNF'd and they were all Red Bull powertrain cars tells you more I think I was leaning more towards the electrics housed alongside the fuel pump rather than the pump itself. I heard the commentators wondering if it was an electrical fire during the race when Gasly stopped. Pure speculation just now to be honest as we've not had any official statements. 3 RB's though is concerning for them 12 hours ago, Mugello said: Looks like it was a fuel pump issue for Verstappen - Anyone heard anything of the steering issue he was also reporting, was it hydraulic? Not heard anything else other than complaints of brakes failing too. Maybe a large hydraulic failure for the entire car somehow? Very strange that both cars just gave up within a few laps of each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Reliability is going to be a deciding factor this year for sure. Enjoyed the battle between Max and Charles plus, everyone in the pack was having a fight with teams they could only have dreamed of last year. Looking forward to an exciting season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Be interesting to see the reliability of the rest of the grid and if this problem is pump related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Style said: I was leaning more towards the electrics housed alongside the fuel pump rather than the pump itself. I heard the commentators wondering if it was an electrical fire during the race when Gasly stopped. Pure speculation just now to be honest as we've not had any official statements. 3 RB's though is concerning for them Not heard anything else other than complaints of brakes failing too. Maybe a large hydraulic failure for the entire car somehow? Very strange that both cars just gave up within a few laps of each other Think Toto has a remote kill switch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Dnk said: Be interesting to see the reliability of the rest of the grid and if this problem is pump related Although Im happy to be proved wrong, I dont think that was RBs problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 Apparently it's their version of the new E10 fuel becoming too vaporised when low in the tank, affecting pickup. (that's one of the hypothesise!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This is on Sky Sports F1 "The correct amount of fuel was in both cars, but a vacuum prevented the pumps from drawing fuel and delivering it to the engine," a spokesperson explained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 So not a pump problem, a Red Bull problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Bit of an interesting start to the weekend to say the least Drivers still in a meeting and it’s now well past midnight in Jeddah. If anything is going to happen with regards to the race going forward, the drivers will need to walk out en masse. Otherwise you’ll get teams jumping at the chance of a reduced field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 They were in there for 4 hours, when Im sure F1 commercial said you're racing bro's. Its on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Merc a mile off in final practice and Sainz's car bouncing around worse than anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Merc are bouncing so much on the straights. Good pole for Perez, Ferrari pace wasn't a flash in the pan last weekend either. Setup for a good race tomorrow. Glad Mick is OK, nasty crash that, concrete wall at 150mph. Be interesting to see what G it was. Testiment to these new cars he's relatively unscathed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 That was a hell of an impact wasn't it. Theres bound to be a bunch of safety cars tomorrow and maybe another red flag so Hamiltons shocker of a qualification might not be too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Can't say I'm a fan of this track to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) On 3/22/2022 at 11:16 PM, Annabella said: Apparently it's their version of the new E10 fuel becoming too vaporised when low in the tank, affecting pickup. (that's one of the hypothesise!) I am quite surprised that they had not discovered this issue during qualifying or even on low fuel runs in practice. On 3/25/2022 at 1:51 PM, Swampy442 said: So not a pump problem, a Red Bull problem Quite right As for today's race, I can see a Red Bull win to be honest. but Hamilton has an outside chance of points today with a good likelihood of a red flag/safety car(s). Edited March 27, 2022 by Mugello (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 18 hours ago, Mugello said: I am quite surprised that they had not discovered this issue during qualifying or even on low fuel runs in practice. Quite right As for today's race, I can see a Red Bull win to be honest. but Hamilton has an outside chance of points today with a good likelihood of a red flag/safety car(s). Mercedes reacted too slowly and cost Hamilton a P6 finish with the VSC, it's going to a bit tough season and it Ferrari's to lose I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Tyson said: Mercedes reacted too slowly and cost Hamilton a P6 finish with the VSC, it's going to a bit tough season and it Ferrari's to lose I think. Too early to call, I can see Max and Charlie having at least 1 DNF together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Theres 23 rounds this year, cant possibly call a winner yet. Max always has a DNF in him. Good race though, although until they sort the spread of cars out the same problem will still be levied - Boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Las Vegas night race from 2023 - Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Mugello said: Las Vegas night race from 2023 - Thoughts? Open to it as long as it's a good layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) On 3/31/2022 at 1:14 PM, Annabella said: Open to it as long as it's a good layout. Time will tell and think only once they actually race there will we know if its a good layout or not On another note should DRS go now ? Edited April 1, 2022 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Dnk said: Time will tell and think only once they actually race there will we know if its a good layout or not On another note should DRS go now ? DRS? No, keep as it will negate the improved follow-ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 The way commentators talk about it, they've never seen bike racing, draughting and planning the best point to overtake is part of the game, its called race craft. Im happy with DRS, both as an attacking and defensive tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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