2021 Formula 1 Thread

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

But Red Bull did make the chassis work for the first half of this year. That, and whatever power improvements they may have made, paid off for 10 races. Mercedes wasn't the powerhouse that they were in the last two seasons. But for whatever reason (blame the Baku punctures), Pirelli has changed the design and it favours MB again. Not implying that this was intentional, but that is one change that I don't believe can be computer or wind tunnel modelled. And teams are trying to race and develop a whole new car under a cost cap this year.

Saying "make your chassis work" is oversimplifying things. Otherwise, all of the other teams would have been there already last year, with no cost cap to contend with. But nobody other than Mercedes really managed to in over 40 races until this year. IMHO.

The aero rules worked against low rake design. The cost cap and tire issue/redesign were pushed and agree'd by the teams. Yet they will bad mouth all of it lol. It is tiresome. Shut up and compete. Want to win develop now. They know what that means for 22.

I see Mercedes pushing and hoping RedBull throw lots of money to get this 1 title they promised Jos and Max. Its a game. Mercedes are long on the development and have no more updates in development per press yesterday. The real game is who does best next year early on.

For me this title is compromised given new rules next year. Sure Max can win it but its easily spun that real competition was ended due to rules change lol.