Potass, Mercedes “unloads” for a run-up Belgian GP

He is wearing Position of 5 penalty levels to be awarded at the stage, A condition that determines the setup choices of Voltaire Photos In front of the Belgian GB. Subject to duty from Les Combase to Stavolot, finding yourself the fastest car in the first and third field is less downforce.

Potassium starts from this configuration, and at Mercedes, although it has mid-tires to achieve the best personal performance of the afternoon, it finds itself close to the Verstappen on the flying lap: 1’44 “513, soft rubber on the Verstappen 1’44” 472.

There is a lot of margin for exploitation in the delta between compounds, about 6 tenths. Suffice it to say that Mercedes is leaving the spa on Friday.

Good texture for dry conditions

“It didn’t seem like a bad choice, the pace was good in the long run and the qualification simulation was good. The feelings are good, but it’s hard to compare with the rest. It is important that I stay fast in the first and third fields in the race“, Comments Voltaire.

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Aside from the weather forecast, the speed at which conditions can be restored will make it very difficult to manage a low-loaded car if you want to ensure rain.

“No, if it rains and we need more load, we will see how it goes in the next sessions. This would be a complicated decision Understand what to choose for qualifications “, Finnish adds.

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