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Honda's returning with McLaren most likely and I don't know why they aren't coming in 2014 instead of 2015(Contract obligations between McLaren and Merc?) but once they arrive in 2015, they'll most likely be a step behind since most engine manufacturers will have data on their new engines and the team would be able to build a car around it.
Also if Merc knows that McLaren aren't gonna resign with them than I'm pretty sure they'll be withholding as much data as possible from McLaren next year.
Yes, but Honda will have no test restrictions (huge plus!), since they're not officially supplying for F1 in 2014, plus Mclaren can pass engine info from the Merc unit over to Honda when the time comes. Honda will most likely supply two teams (I believe Cosworth is leaving)....should be exciting. Can't wait to see Mclaren Honda back
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^^^^ Awesome so Glad that Honda is interested but I was hoping they would be developing their own engine :/
Hopefully they'll consider grabbing kobayashi as a driver
was soo fucking worried thinking mercedes were going to do well at the race even though those around me said likely not was glad with the result and glad about getting a hotel around several colleges
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I can't stand the yellow flags over a drizzle of rain; what's going to happen tomorrow if it actually rains they going to stop the race?
can't stand this safety beyond all else, let the drivers make that decision they can drive slower/keep out of the way of those who are willing and capable of racing
as for the race given the track and history of the race i wouldnt be surprised if one or both of them make the podium
Monaco is relatively easier on the tires so it won't be as hard for Mercedes to stay up front even if they have a slower pace...seems super super super hard to pass too
The start and the pit stops will be key key key
It'll be interesting to see how many stops they do and if it rains.....
Agree upon the tire management part. reading some of the reports by Pirelli, looks like an expected avg of two stops/driver. Last year's race was won by Webber with 1 pit-stop, so yeah definitely crucial.
There are rumors that Mercedes tested privately with Pirelli for 1000km after the last race.
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Although in-season testing is banned, it is understood that Mercedes was requested by Pirelli to help work through the issues that the Italian tyre manufacturer has experienced in the last few races.
According to sources at Mercedes, the test was allowed because Pirelli can call upon one outfit for a private test to help it with products if circumstances dictate.
Mercedes is adamant that its running at Barcelona was totally within the regulations, but high-level sources have revealed that other teams are not convinced and the matter has now been taken up with the FIA.
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