Sakhir Grand Prix2020 · Race team radio

Alexander ALBONso dusty yeah understood yeah

Engineeras we expected with this wind it's gonna be dusty

EngineerMax, just watch your track limits at turn 8. I think we're right on the edge of both laps.

George RUSSELLJust a right-hand grip on the steering wheel has come in a bit loose, making it a bit difficult for the drop.

EngineerOK, copy.

George RUSSELLYeah Mark, it's what I said in the garage, I went the opposite way by error, you probably saw that, so I'll probably start in B bow.

Engineer10, I would go for it.

George RUSSELLYou probably thought I was nuts didn't you in the garage?

EngineerNo more than normal.

George RUSSELLCould one of the boys just have a look at this steering wheel grip, what I'm talking about. Sam, do you see that?

EngineerYeah, I think they're ready to have a look at that for you George.

EngineerWind hasn't changed so it's still the same direction and intensity. Stay on the racing line, it's quite dusty everywhere. I'll try to stay on the racing line.

EngineerAlright buddy, don't know about you but I'm still a bit sore about last week, we didn't get what we deserved so let's f***ing serve and get those points we need.

Daniel RICCIARDOLet's go guys, let's f***ing go.

EngineerI

Pierre GASLYtook another stone in the hand

EngineerTire pressure's look okay, and we are staying out, stay out.

Alexander ALBONIt was more like a side hit.

EngineerYep, understood, we'll have a look. So stay out please, stay out.

Max VERSTAPPENYeah, I couldn't do anything there

EngineerThe leader is Russell.

Alexander ALBONWe are so slow on the streets

Pierre GASLYOkay, there are a lot of stones on the track because it's so dirty, I keep getting hit by the stones.

EngineerOkay, copy that.

EngineerOkay, so I know it's trick on the straights just remember tires will get worse and start to degrade so we can take advantage

Carlos SAINZThe deployment is wrong

EngineerIt's

Sebastian VETTELquite difficult on the side, so I'm losing a lot.

EngineerCopy that, understood.

EngineerI'm just so slow in the streets. Yeah, understood. Let's focus on the corners, be strong.

EngineerGood Checo, it's all about looking after that left front. You're in a good position here. There's a long race ahead

EngineerI'm Valtteri, we are target plus nine.

Jack AITKENIt's the hesitation on exit of 8 because I'm short-shifting.

Daniel RICCIARDOOkay, yeah, tires, face me.

EngineerCopy.

Jack AITKENWhat's happening? The exit of 8. I'm getting big hesitations every lap now. Rear is very light, turn 1 and turn 4.

Sebastian VETTELI'm hanging in there, giving you all I have.

EngineerJust turn.

EngineerIt's okay. No, I've got measure with this here. Understood, understood.

EngineerLando how are the tires? How are the tires?

Lando NORRISThey're okay. The tires are fine. I'm just struggling in the dirty air. I've got no rear so.

EngineerLando box if behind Albon please.

Daniil KVYATLet's undercut this, guys. Come on.

EngineerWe're looking at traffic. We are on it.

Alexander ALBONWe're faster, but we're just so raceable.

EngineerAnd Lando Gat-Perez, currently 24.1. If we can continue with a 58.5 pace, that's good. But they're miles quicker than us. So will I compromise my race by trying to go too quick just to beat them? Lando, if we don't race them, there is no race for us.

Lando NORRISOK.

Daniel RICCIARDOWe're still happy with our plan. It's phase three.

EngineerRussian Roulette

George RUSSELLSo avoid kerb at turn 8 now, that's for both cars. OK George, on B bell just max out the rotary and then just use the buttons.

EngineerAnd target plus 20. Both cars being instructed to stay off the kerb at turn 8. Both cars have one infraction.

EngineerBucks Bucks Bucks Too late, I'll

Daniel RICCIARDOdo it in past the line

Valtteri BOTTASBalance is okay actually, but I'm struggling with front in 7.8.

EngineerAnd just information now we've had two strikes at turn eight, two strikes at turn eight you need to be careful mate, I know you're trying

Carlos SAINZWe keep wanting to be strong at the end of

Engineerthe

Carlos SAINZstint, yeah?

EngineerYes, correct.

Pierre GASLYI'm liking big stability there.

EngineerGap 1.5 seconds to Perez. This is all very good S-man.

Lance STROLLFires are coming back, they're

Engineercoming back. Copy that Lance, copy that.

EngineerOkay Esteban, let's try and put pressure on Stroll please, let's put pressure on Stroll if you can.

EngineerWe are happy with the strategy at the moment. Albon behind is dying. He's 3.6 seconds back. I understand your tyres are struggling at the moment.

EngineerWe kick in five more laps.

Carlos SAINZThe deployment keeps changing and I am losing the rhythm.

George RUSSELLto start in the next slightly rear-overheating point.

EngineerAnd George, we're just going to keep extending whilst we have traffic in our pit window. Yeah, that's fine, mate. Just

George RUSSELLcontrol it.

EngineerCarlos, we are considering plan B. We're considering plan B, so stick at status 3. Status 3 is good. What's the plan B? I don't know.

EngineerOK, George, it won't be long, so you can start pushing now.

EngineerOK George, so box box, remember we are the first garage.

Carlos SAINZWhat is priority? Plan A or Plan B? We need to decide.

EngineerI cannot do both plans at the same time. If you keep doing this Status 3, we think we're good. We think we can do Plan B with this Status 3. We believe...

George RUSSELLHigh power

EngineerHPP default 35, HPP default 35

EngineerSo it's still safe at Valtteri by 4 seconds So it's still safe at Valtteri by 4 seconds 2 seconds of clear road How many laps have I put in step? So watch the white line on the map Warm up looks OK, so just look Then Reichenen car behind Slow power HPP default 35, HPP default 35 Then Reichenen car behind That is more robust You're over half way

EngineerWe are four seconds unsafe, George.

EngineerSir Boucher's lap time currently at 58mph, this tyre is more robust, so you're over halfway and this tyre is more robust, do

George RUSSELLI need to manage, so

Engineeryou're over halfway and this tyre is more robust, so you're over halfway, do I need to manage, do I need to manage, do

Daniel RICCIARDOthe sides the front take okay

Engineer...behind in the pit lane now he...

Engineer58.9

EngineerOut.

Engineerand we're getting track rod overloads apex turn seven exit turn eight so just be careful with that front left

Engineerand we have overload front left track track road turn seven turn eight

EngineerUgly 1.1 behind

Sebastian VETTELHe's gonna walk over us

EngineerStaying out, staying out. OK, I need these calls earlier. I wouldn't have been able to box then. Copy, copy.

EngineerAnd Lando we want now maximum pace to the end maximum pace to the end 30 to go after this one

Esteban OCONI said we struggled with the rear towards the end. Copy.

EngineerCheck at the moment your pace is seriously strong

Engineerremember stroll on mediums so if you're going to have trouble so is he

Carlos SAINZI think we need to push. I cannot hang around here.

EngineerYeah, let's go.

EngineerCheck for yellow, there's front wing debris out the last corner

EngineerVirtual safety car, virtual safety car, so slow down. There's a front wing on the track. These tyres aren't great. Yeah, understood.

EngineerOkay George, we're going to need to box box. We have a mixed tyre set on the car.

EngineerSo we are now the lead car, Russell has also boxed.

EngineerSo we should have good pace with the new tyre set, with the newer tyre set, so all not lost.

EngineerSo this should be a big tyre advantage? I f***ing

George RUSSELLhope so!

Sergio PEREZWhere are the Mercedes? So

EngineerMercedes are behind Lance, it's Bottas and Russell, they're both on medium So they will be fast The big problem at the restart will be cold tyres and therefore front locking Ok so just take care of front locking and use your yellow button Ok the tyres are coming back up a bit but I'd have as much as you can get checkered, keep working on the tyres

EngineerCould we close to Paris at the end for the win?

Sebastian VETTELI've got no chance with this engine. It feels like we're having a problem with the engine.

Carlos SAINZWhat is this Merc doing? Come on!

EngineerOk Pierre, let's focus on putting good laps now and go get Danny.

EngineerYou are the fastest man on track, that was four tenths on Perez, so keep it up.

EngineerGap to Stroll, stable at 1.5, it's good because it's giving him a toe which is stopping Bottas passing him.

Pietro FITTIPALDIF***ing front locking, man.

EngineerLooks like a rear left puncture, looks like rear left puncture.

George RUSSELLAHH!

EngineerConfirm box, pretty sure. Box, box, box. Affirm, this is a genuine puncture.

EngineerI don't know what to say. Showing your feelings there mate, let's just get your head down.

EngineerThe best thing for the tides is to keep leaning on them and keep the temperature, so keep leaning on them, keep the temperature.

Valtteri BOTTASThese tyres are terrible.

EngineerI hope we get it to the end. P8. Every point counts.

EngineerSo you are still four tenths quicker than Ocon behind. The gap is now 9.3.

EngineerWe've got George on the soft carving through the field, might get close on the last lap.

EngineerGo strap mode 5 to the end strap 5 to the end

EngineerSo just keep pushing all the way to the line mate, okay, George really sorry about that mate, honestly you had the pace today But yeah, really sorry for ending up in this situation, but still points today and you really showed your strength guys I don't know what to say I was taken away from us twice Honestly It's been a pleasure and I fucking loved it and honestly, I'm gutted I'm out. It's been a pleasure and I fucking loved it. And honestly, I'm gutted I'm absolutely gutted but We'll give this opportunity again. I hope we get this opportunity again. Thank you Now what I make you really showed your metal today really show good job George James not with George James notwithstanding the events today. Well done. You drove a solid race every time you're set back you fought through George James George James notwithstanding the events today. Well done. You drove a solid race every time you're set back you fought through and well done

EngineerYes, Checo! P1! Yes! Lance P3, Checo! Lance P3! I'm

Sergio PEREZspeechless, guys. Good job, guys.

EngineerLuis,

Sergio PEREZmake sure Checo is watching the race, please.

EngineerI tell you Enjoy Esteban, these are beautiful moments

George RUSSELLOkay George, really sorry about that mate. Honestly, you had the pace today.

EngineerGuys. I

George RUSSELLdon't know what to say. Guys.

EngineerI

George RUSSELLdon't know what to say. I was taken away from us twice. Fuck. Honestly. Honestly. Honestly. It's been a pleasure and I fucking loved it. It's been a pleasure and I... It's been a pleasure and I fucking loved it. It's been

Engineera pleasure and I fucking

George RUSSELLloved it.

EngineerIt's

George RUSSELLbeen a pleasure and I fucking loved it. It's

Engineerbeen a pleasure and I fucking loved it.

George RUSSELLAnd honestly, I'm gutted. I'm absolutely gutted. But we'll get this opportunity again. I hope we get this opportunity again. Thank you. Well done mate, you really showed your mettle today. Really showed that. Good job. George, it's James. Notwithstanding the events today, well done. You drove a solid race. Every time you were set back, you fought through. You drove

Engineera solid race. Every time you were set back, you fought through. Well

George RUSSELLdone. Thank

Engineeryou for

George RUSSELLthat. It was a brilliant, brilliant drive. Thank you. Thank you. George, if

Engineeryou

George RUSSELLcan knock it into P0, mate, then we'll... OK, George. Really sorry about that, mate.

EngineerOK, George. Really sorry about that, mate.

George RUSSELLGuys...

EngineerI

George RUSSELLdon't know what to say. I was taken away from us twice. Honestly.

EngineerIt's

George RUSSELLbeen a pleasure and

EngineerI

George RUSSELLfucking loved it. It's been a...

EngineerP2 Esteban! Woohoo! Fantastic! Fantastic! Thank

Esteban OCONyou guys! Woohoo! Yes!

Pietro FITTIPALDIGreen white checkered, baby.

EngineerHaha, that's how we do it. Mode slow, please. Mode slow.

Pietro FITTIPALDIYeah, but for sure I learned a lot and I'm gonna improve in the next one. Yeah, man. Let's go get

Engineerit.

Pietro FITTIPALDISo, thank you. Thanks, Ernesto. Tried my best. I still need a little bit better in dirty air under braking. I kept front right, man. It's just brutal for me. Kept locking up. That's what killed us in this race.

Jack AITKENSorry about that guys, just pushing a bit too hard. Thank you anyway for my first weekend, really appreciate all the help from everybody. You made it as easy as it could have been.

EngineerYeah thank you, solid job.

Esteban OCONThank you, thank you very much everyone, thank you for your support. Great Esteban, bravo, bravo, bravo, bravo, superb, thank you. Thank you Cyril, thank you very much. Oh yeah guys, thank you, it's been a tough year but you know it finally comes, what we deserve. Thank you very much for your hard work and believing in me as well.

EngineerMan I don't know what to say man, I'm so happy for you, that is just fantastic. So happy, that is superb man. I don't know about you mate but I'm actually almost in tears here. So pleased for you man.

Esteban OCONYeah same here, same here, all

Engineerthe hard work. What did I say yesterday man? Best job in the world.

Esteban OCONExactly, you were saying it, I have the best view out here, fireworks, great car. Yeah, happy to be where I am, I tell you.

EngineerGood job, Kevin. That was really amazing defending with Kimi really fun to watch

EngineerWell done, Lance. Well done. P3. P3. P1 and 3 for the team.

Lance STROLLWell done, guys. Well done.

EngineerGreat drive. Well done.

EngineerOne of the more frustrating P4s, that.

Carlos SAINZGuys, don't worry. We did everything we could. Come on. Sometimes it doesn't go our way. I did, I promise, everything we could.

EngineerNo, Carlos, you raced really well. You raced brilliantly. Yeah, I agree.

EngineerOK, give me, that's the check header, P14

Daniel RICCIARDOCongrats to Esteban and his side. Well done guys.

EngineerI

Daniel RICCIARDOthink from our side, yeah, it

Engineerf***ing

Daniel RICCIARDOsucked.

EngineerYeah, this wasn't a strategy.

EngineerOk Antonio, good race, P12 at the end, mode FL, mode FL.

Alexander ALBONUh, I mean, honestly, just so hard to race with this.

EngineerYeah, understood mate.

EngineerAnd P-12, P-12, P-12.

Engineerokay George really sorry about that mate honestly you had the pace today but yeah really sorry for ending up in this situation but still points today and you you really showed your strength Guys, I don't know what to say, I was taken away from us twice, honestly It's been a pleasure and I've f***ing loved it and honestly I'm gutted I'm absolutely gutted but we'll get this opportunity again I hope we get this opportunity again thank you Well done mate, you really showed your metal today really showed that, good job George, it's James, notwithstanding the events today well done you drove a solid race every time you sat back you fought through and well done George I'm sorry for that it was a brilliant brilliant drive Thank you, thank you

EngineerAnd P12, P12 control.

Sebastian VETTELOk, well I had first restart and also the second. I had no chance to be in the mix, I was losing so much ground.

EngineerThe

Sebastian VETTELtyres getting cold, being too hot for the rears at the end, so that was a difficult one. Understood, thanks

Engineerfor the effort.

Pierre GASLYYeah, honestly it was, I don't understand why I struggled so much, so much, couldn't do one thing, honestly I only need to review a few things because I have no interest ability than massive rush out Apex every corner.

EngineerAnd we've finished P10. Russell is under investigation.

Lando NORRISYeah, OK. I don't know. Good job, I guess. I'm not sure. I tried what I could. I was really struggling. The car was, I'm sorry to say, but the car was awful. So I made it extremely difficult.

EngineerOK, understood. We'll look at why.

EngineerP7 Dani, P7, good job, nice race.

Daniil KVYATWow man, I have to say it was one of the most difficult races of my life.

EngineerYeah, and you did well.

Daniil KVYATThanks man, a bit unlucky, unlucky with the strategy I guess.

EngineerYeah it was a safety car, a bit of a safety car was not lucky for us, but we couldn't do anything. Thank

Daniil KVYATyou guys, good job, I'm happy, we did a strong race, just a little bit unlucky. Otherwise the pace was there, maybe we will analyse more later, but strong job as always this year guys.

EngineerYeah the pace was there for sure. So Perez won the race, then Ocon Stroll, Sainz, Ricciardo, Albon, yourself, Bottas, Russell, Norris.

Daniil KVYATWow, interesting. Yeah.

EngineerKVAT, that's P8, I go down to the last race and sorry for the mix-up, but I think we need to be a lot better than this

EngineerKVAT, so that's P8, I go down to the last race