///M Power-Belgium wrote

Killed by Death

Congrats Charlie (!)

///M Power-Belgium wrote

It was not cheap for Charlie . It was $500K to get her , as you can read and see ..

Killed by Death wrote

He got married? Wow, congrats to Charlie indeed!! Dude is living the dream!!! Now he just needs a decent Ferrari to make it perfect.

Killed by Death wrote

Easy to do when you get free Ferraris and top end watches 👍

M5Rick wrote

1. MAX
2. TSU ok no, then RUS
3. HAM (finally gets something together
4. LEC
5. PIA
6. NOR
7. TSU
8. HAD
9. ALO
10. ANT
Like it or not that's it.

///M Power-Belgium wrote

Yeah . MAX looks ready => https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank/comments/1oneke5/give_this_man_a_gap_between_races_and_hell_find_a/

///M Power-Belgium wrote

As far as I understand , they are now engaged. A wedding is planned in the near future (I think after this season)
I think they will get married after this season. I suspect they will get married in red...

///M Power-Belgium wrote

There's nothing easy about buying a $500,000 engagement ring

M5Rick wrote

My friend is it Ai.. i know your expertise in these matters

///M Power-Belgium wrote

Negative . Her ring is not AI.
The pic of her $500K engagement ring was yesterday a Belgian newspaper article.
I posted the pic. from the newspaper here => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32436672&postcount=18

M5Rick wrote

I see where you're coming from so AS USUAL it may well be MAX one man army fighting the papaya onslaught, though rain and wind is a great leveller

///M Power-Belgium wrote

That's why I actually posted ..

36 points behind with 4 races and 2 sprints to go = 116 points to grab.

On the other hand : Norris had wings in Mexico..

And I hear , Ferrari is considering to replace both PU's.
That means a 10P grid penalty for both Ferrari drivers.
And that could be bad news for us as well...

Artemis wrote

If (heavy) rain is expected, Verstappen could consider getting a new PU. The 10-places grid drop is manageable for him. Rain is an equalizer. New PU for 6 events (2 Sprint + 4 GP) sounds like a smart move.

Artemis wrote

If (heavy) rain is expected, Verstappen could consider getting a new PU. The 10-places grid drop is manageable for him. Rain is an equalizer. New PU for 6 events (2 Sprint + 4 GP) sounds like a smart move.

///M Power-Belgium wrote

I think Red Bull and McLaren are looking at each other to replace a PU.

But McLaren has the advantage to play the game with 2 drivers ...
In other words : If McLaren wants to replace a PU , they won't do it with the 2 cars/drivers in the same race.

As for Piastri's PU : As I said , I think some of his Merc ponies died in the last 2 races.
If a PU needs to be replaced. It can be crucial for the outcome of the WDC fight..

M5Rick wrote

This may be the way to go with MV's dash from 17th to win last time out here in the rain. Could make sense also for both Larens to replace PU's here also particularly Piastri and if the rest of the front runners Ferrari and Merc join in also it will be a crazy roller coaster starting with 70% chance of rain currently predicted for the Sprint.

Artemis wrote

Replacing the power unit prior to the Brazil Sprint or Qatar Sprint: only 8 points up for grabs during a Sprint (36 points for the first 8 finishers) + fresh power + limiting the risk of engine failure DNF during the remainder of the race season (2 Sprint + 4 GP). 10-places grid drop.

Brazil Sprint is the better option if there's a considerable risk of rain: chances of overtaking in the rain and increased chance of safety car deployment (116 WDC points up for grabs). But Qatar Sprint could also be interesting because it would mean fresh power for the final push: Qatar Sprint, Qatar GP and Abu Dhabi GP (58 WDC points).

My guess: Verstappen and Piastri get a new PU before the Brazil Sprint + Norris gets a new PU before the Qatar Sprint. Red Bull Racing and McLaren will closely monitor PU behavior during the only free practice session. Time between FP and Sprint qualies: 4 hours. So only about 3 hours, realistically speaking, to replace a PU.

Especially Piastri: he complained about an engine glitch lately + his McLaren seemed to lack pace compared to the McLaren of Norris. Wouldn't come as a surprise if Piastri's PU gives up the ghost soon.

For strategy reasons, McLaren won't replace the engines at the same time: first Piastri - later Norris, or the other way around.

///M Power-Belgium wrote

Negative . Her ring is not AI.
The pic of her $500K engagement ring was yesterday a Belgian newspaper article.
I posted the pic. from the newspaper here => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32436672&postcount=18

M5Rick wrote

I think they may all go for it and the cushioning effect of a wet track will 'run-in' their motors nicely for the likely dry remaining races.