Engine change for both McLarens - Page 2

BootsOntheSide · 10 Mar 2006, 16:46 (Ref:1543009)

Another case of a lot of us jumping in without finding out the real facts.

SS stumbles another potential issue - if it's dry in qualifying but wet in the race, STR would have an unexpected advantage over their anticipated pace, so would be able to take a result better than they've been rationed to get.

Menelaos · 10 Mar 2006, 17:21 (Ref:1543031)

Apparently much smoke, little fire. http://planetf1.com/News/Story_Page/...076026,00.html

**Peter Mallett** · 10 Mar 2006, 17:33 (Ref:1543039)

So no engine changes then?

Sodemo · 10 Mar 2006, 17:58 (Ref:1543060)

So basically I was totally 100% wrong?

Anyone got a noose?

strider · 10 Mar 2006, 18:07 (Ref:1543067)

It's not as bad as that. One of these

should do it! You could well become exactly right as the weekend progresses.

**Peter Mallett** · 10 Mar 2006, 18:13 (Ref:1543069)

Nah, I'll send the noose over.

Menelaos · 10 Mar 2006, 18:57 (Ref:1543109)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monster

So basically I was totally 100% wrong?

Anyone got a noose?

No wait, there's plenty of racing time tomorrow, I'm sure the Macs won't let you down

Dutton · 10 Mar 2006, 19:32 (Ref:1543136)

Kimi has to get a 10-place penalty at some point.

KevinS · 11 Mar 2006, 11:17 (Ref:1543568)

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_r

Introducing the new 2006 Mclaren Mercedes:

Bodywork made out of chrome.

Engine made out of glass.

You forgot the suspension made out of sugar.

ralf fan · 11 Mar 2006, 11:33 (Ref:1543581)

wierd way for Kimi to go out....youd have expected it to be an engine failure

Sodemo · 11 Mar 2006, 12:26 (Ref:1543634)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralf fan

wierd way for Kimi to go out....youd have expected it to be an engine failure

I'm sure the engine failed, causing the rear suspension to fail

T0MAT01 · 11 Mar 2006, 14:07 (Ref:1543708)

But will they use it (starting from the back of the grid) as an excuse for a 'free' engine change?

Menelaos · 11 Mar 2006, 14:42 (Ref:1543719)

I guess they'll keep it, there's no evidence that a new engine woul last for the 20 minutes this one did. But yeah, it must have been a problem with the engine, maybe it just fell on the suspension or got unscrewed and went backwards relatively to the car while Kimi was trying to brake. Funny it happened to Kimi again - never JPM.

Kirk · 11 Mar 2006, 14:44 (Ref:1543720)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monster

I'm sure the engine failed, causing the rear suspension to fail

I don't think so. There wasn't a hint of smoke. I'd say a rear wing failure or a rear suspension failure; my guess would be the latter.

Sodemo · 11 Mar 2006, 15:24 (Ref:1543737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirk

I don't think so. There wasn't a hint of smoke. I'd say a rear wing failure or a rear suspension failure; my guess would be the latter.

Umm, sorry Kirk, but it was meant as a joke...

Kirk · 11 Mar 2006, 16:01 (Ref:1543749)

Oh... Has McLaren made any statements yet? The Speed guys touched on the point that the flaw may have been common to both cars, putting JPM in a vulnerable situation this morning.

**Peter Mallett** · 11 Mar 2006, 16:05 (Ref:1543753)

Good point. If it was a structural failure JPM would have been a bit jittery to say the least.

Although on RENTV it was a bit late coming to the accident I inititially thought "rear wing" but then I saw the floppy wheel so I guess it was suspension.

What has haapened to Macaroon?

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