KillerB88
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The bouncing issue doesn't manifest in the simulation. The simulator is telling them that their concept is the fastest by far-- but now they have to find the solution to unlock it in the real world. The sensors they put on Lewis' car in Melbourne have finally given them a clear picture as to what triggers the bouncing . Now they have to develop a complete solution that utilizes the cost cap in the most effective way.Don’t they have time to test these concepts in the off-season and shyt???
KillerB88
Superstar
You just have to ignore it. They'll be crying murder again by mid season once Merc has the car solid again. They've been waiting for this so they can get their pound of flesh. It's pathetic-- but that's how crackers move.Dudes in here acting like dudes on Reddit, ignoring the circumstances and only looking at the outcome. The most accomplished driver, coming off a blitz at the end of last season, but a couple of good results by Russell and all that's out the window
People are just following Sky talking points.
Sky: Russell is really showing there's life in that Mercedes meanwhile Hamilton is having issues.
*Bottas is catching up by .300 a lap to Russell*
Sky: His wing is not adjusted properly!
Meanwhile they barely mention that Hamilton is where he is because of the pit stop and Ocon
No mention of that Alpha Tauri smoking Vettell and KMag up front
No discussion how Gasly driving with DRS for 30 laps within .400 range is not able to pass a Williams without DRS
KillerB88
Superstar
Then you have pudits like Nico saying they had "the same car", but they didn't. And casuals hear that and roll with it.
Their simulator never said that.
Merc this season 
KillerB88
Superstar
Their simulator never said that.
Shovlin, Toto, and Anthony Davidson have absolutely said that according to the simulator they should be leading the pack. I didn't that make that up for fun to type out words. There have been multiple pre and post race conversations with AD saying that specifically, since he's one of their sim drivers. He knows the times the car is doingThe only thing I've heard them say regarding the car's potential was that the zero sidepods configuration was significantly quicker than the initial W13 design. If you've got proof of them saying that I'd like to see it. If I'm wrong I'm wrong.
KillerB88
Superstar
The proof is the post and pre race dialogue I mentioned. He's talked about in during Free Practice as well. I'm not going looking for all that-- I was just conveying the information. Everything doesn't need to be a debate. Whether it's the case that the Merc has that much untapped speed will reveal itself in due time.The only thing I've heard them say regarding the car's potential was that the zero sidepods configuration was significantly quicker than the initial W13 design. If you've got proof of them saying that I'd like to see it. If I'm wrong I'm wrong.
I’m not sure porpoising is the biggest issue though, that Ferrari porpoises like a mf’er just as bad. They might just need to come to terms with the fact they designed a horrible chassis.
RB took a BUNCH of their engineers too, so I’m not confident the people back at the factory are going to solve it in time but hopefully I’m wrong.
Porpoising manifests and affects each car differently. The Ferrari doesn't porpise at the same intensity nor at the same place as the Mercedes. Ferrari will porpise towards the end of the straights and then settle in the braking phase. Mercedes will start porpoising halfway down the straight. Fixing it won't solve every problem, but it should put them out of reach of the midfield.
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I love you, you know.
Testing is restricted to specific events. You can't take the car freely to the track anymore.They don’t test the shyt out on an actual track???
KillerB88
Superstar
The Ferrari only bounces in the straights, not the corners. Merc have said the issue is the floor flexing too much-- but a stiffer floor would compromise performance in other areas. They're on a razor's edge
