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Azerbaijan Grand Prix2019 · Qualifying team radio
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50 radio messages were recorded during qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2019, across 17 drivers. 45 of them have a transcript; the rest are audio only. Sebastian VETTEL had the most, with 9.
These are transcripts of real team radio audio, produced by speech recognition and presented as an archive rather than as edited prose. Radio is clipped and noisy, so wording can be imperfect. Each message is attributed to the driver or their engineer.
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EngineerOK, let's go, and send him behind Antonio, go, send him, send him, go.
EngineerWind so far very similar to P3, very similar. Turn 3 goes to a tailwind just like P3.
EngineerSo all cars in sync on outlaps.
EngineerOK Daniel, so can you watch your mirrors, we've lost all data here.
EngineerSo at that time we think it's safe. So Leclerc finishing his lap. You're currently P1. So Leclerc P2, 42.6.
EngineerPush past the full centre if you need to raise some point correction
EngineerRecharge on. Reminder full throttle up to turn 3. Is
Pierre GASLYthere anywhere I could get a tow? Are there any guys around?
EngineerEveryone is in sync. Ricardo behind on a cool-up.
Max VERSTAPPENI'm next to the flat spot.
EngineerFinish the lap. And click the boost button. Boost button.
Max VERSTAPPENMigration's OK.
EngineerYes, stay up for the moment, Max. Complete the lap.
EngineerWatch for Gasly coming behind, Gasly behind, four seconds pushing, four seconds behind he's pushing, Gasly two behind pushing
EngineerIn terms of sector times, it's mainly Sector 2, Sector 3, just over a tenth. Still a little bit of time to find to Valtteri, turn 15.
EngineerBiggest loss, minimum speed 5.6
Romain GROSJEANYeah, that was ghastly
EngineerCarlos, don't tow Magnussen or Giovinazzi out of the final corner, give them no tow.
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Robert KUBICASorry guys, I'm fine. You
Engineerokay?
EngineerAnd red flag, red flag, bail, call the brakes and box please, call the brakes and box. And don't worry Lando, we are through, we are through, call the brakes.
EngineerCheco in turn 8 the left-hander as you come through it is in the wall on the right-hand side There is debris on the far left and the car is on the far right So you have to pick away through slightly middle left
Lance STROLLI need the nose piece for the helmet, my visor is f***ing up It's
Engineera
Lance STROLLlot
EngineerCopy that
EngineerHow much is missing the gap to Q2, and to Daniel? One second, Daniel is 42.48 and he is P15. Ouch. Yeah.
Charles LECLERCI am stupid, I am stupid, I
Engineerswitch off everything.
Sebastian VETTELLet's not play it too tight.
EngineerOk, we can go.
EngineerWarsaw Main, Slippery Track reported, turn 8 and 9.
EngineerOK, so there's not too much margin, so no messing about on the out lap and on the slow lap please.
EngineerAnd current estimations are 3 tenths, turn 8, first time through.
EngineerOh, we got the timing? Cars in front will bunch up, but we have 46 seconds spare to the flag, 46 seconds spare to the flag.
Sebastian VETTELWhere are we Ricky?
EngineerWe are P7 and sector 3 was 25.0 and just did a 24.8 earlier
Lewis HAMILTONStar, I feel like it might be better, should I go again?
EngineerWe won't have any time, but it's good information.
Antonio GIOVINAZZIWe are here, yeah
EngineerSo we are P-10 so we are in Q3 Yes
Sebastian VETTELOkay, Vicky, I think my fronts are not starting to work.
Daniil KVYATWhat do you think on the plan for Q3, Dani? Let's do our run in the middle. So how was the tow? Was it a big factor or not? I will let you know, Dani.
EngineerSo
Daniil KVYATI was trying to be four seconds behind McLaren. So I think, I don't know if it helped or not. If it did, then we need to go with everyone and then we do the normal plan. So, scrapped set and then, however, I want two push laps on the new set. That's what matters.
EngineerYes.
EngineerWhat set is this one? That's your Q1, Run 2. That was a good lap, this one should be a good set.
EngineerOh
EngineerKimi in front is on scrub tires and Perez behind seven seconds
EngineerTrack is clear, you can push out.
EngineerAll right, so focus on prepping the tires for the next lap, see how we get on.
EngineerSo box box and charge the pack. So currently P2 Lewis is P1 with a 40.7. Actually Vettel just slotted in between you and Lewis.
EngineerSo a couple of cars didn't set time. So Leclerc and Kvyat haven't set times yet. You're currently P6. That's quicker than both of the Alphas.
EngineerObviously stay out Max, stay out, finish the lap.
EngineerThat's a good lap Max, that's a good lap mate, that's a good effort, puts you P2 at the moment.
Max VERSTAPPENYeah, it's a good lap but should have been in that rain, not even four seconds behind, it just sucks you up. It's a shame, just easily two and a half tenths on that straight of the whole lap, you know, just sucking you in.
EngineerIt's a lot
Lewis HAMILTONof cars ahead
EngineerYeah, no problem, just focus on that gap ahead
Engineer22 second margin, track is clear, you can push out.
EngineerSo Valtteri, that's full position. Yes. Great job with the tow on that final lap.
Sebastian VETTELI had to make the call and it was too much and it would be a tie attempt, so I prioritized the ties.
EngineerI think it was a good call, we can check it later, but I think it was a very strong first sector, at least we are fastest there.
Lewis HAMILTONFantastic effort guys, really proud of everyone.
EngineerWell done Lewis, that's an awesome job for qualifying.
Lewis HAMILTON3 tenths down out of turn 3, 2 huh?
EngineerYeah, copy, mainly turn 2.
EngineerThat is P-7, we are P-7, well done mate, great job today. It
Lando NORRISwasn't a great lap but, yeah I don't think I could have done a lot worse so, not bad.
Antonio GIOVINAZZIYeah, I mistake you I'm sorry Yeah,
Engineerwe have seen it Antonio turn six anyway good qualifying performance P8 P8 very good
Antonio GIOVINAZZIWhere is Kimi? Kimi
Engineeris P9 and Bottas on pole Hamilton second very good job
EngineerOkay, give me more charge, more charge, and slowing down. He was indeed, yeah.