Spanish Grand Prix2021 · Race team radio

Carlos SAINZThere's some raindrops into Turn 1.

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Lance STROLLdon't know if that was just me, but the anti-stall was quite aggressive there.

EngineerCopy that, Bart.

Lando NORRISA couple of small bits of, a couple of spots of rain, 10, 4, 5, 6, but very light.

Sergio PEREZThere are some drops of rain around the circuit light

Lewis HAMILTONSmall drops of rain, it

Engineerdoesn't look like there's much on the radar

Charles LECLERCCan we try, once I go through, to put plus 2 for the wing?

EngineerYes, we can. Try

Charles LECLERCplus 4. Sorry guys for the late change. Not discussed, but I think it's a good change. Good try at least.

Engineernow also pretty much drizzled here, Z12 Copy that

George RUSSELLFelt a little bit gussy on that final lap

Carlos SAINZYeah, can you check the heel rest of the brake pedal, because it feels like there's something on the heel rest Just check that everything is fine. Might be my boot

Lewis HAMILTONThere's

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Lewis HAMILTONlittle rubber down on P2 side.

EngineerYeah, AFIRM, we could see that last night. I don't think it makes much difference.

EngineerSo Charles will be pit limiter on, mode formation when we fire up the engine will be turbo engagement and after that the bite point

Mick SCHUMACHERHey, Mick, let's go.

Daniel RICCIARDOAlright guys, let's f***ing have it.

EngineerAlright mate, we didn't really see our pace yesterday, let's show them today, okay? Get some good points. Yep,

Fernando ALONSOlet's do it.

EngineerBrake balance okay, remember left hand toggle turn 5 and good first lap.

Nicholas LATIFIThe griff are just extremely poor.

Max VERSTAPPENMassive lag out of 10-10 again, Ford Gear.

EngineerCopy that, Ma'am.

EngineerGood job so far

Nicholas LATIFIAnd George and I are just sliding around everywhere.

Daniel RICCIARDOJust trying to protect the rear at the moment.

Nikita MAZEPINThe Rios are going copy

Engineerthat

EngineerAnd the cars in front are starting to struggle with tyres, they are reporting issues with rear tyres, cars in front. We are still happy on our side, still happy on the numbers.

Yuki TSUNODAEngines stop! Engines stop!

EngineerSafety car window closed. Safety car window is closed.

Valtteri BOTTASThink about what we can do differently to the ground ahead.

EngineerCopy that.

Antonio GIOVINAZZIGuys, we need to follow their tech. I will not catch up the group

EngineerBattery is good mode f2 mode f2 battery

Kimi RAIKKONENHow far I am from the RS, I never seem to get it. You are missing

Engineer2 tenths, 2-3 tenths from Gasly.

Nikita MAZEPINMan, I really don't have... I don't have much rears.

EngineerUnderstood, understood.

Fernando ALONSOA lot of background noise when we are on the street.

EngineerSo

Fernando ALONSOtry to avoid talking when cars are passing.

EngineerOK, understood. So we are on target. Plan A.

Fernando ALONSOCopy.

EngineerAnd we are still on plan C, tires are better than expected, plan C.

Pierre GASLYAll of this will be f***ed.

Fernando ALONSOYeah, but the last corner, 10-16, is normally not a corner and is very oversteering.

EngineerAnd we are thinking plan B, plan B.

Engineerand we need to look after the tires a bit more at turn nine turn nine

Lewis HAMILTONTires are starting to drop.

EngineerOkay, copy.

Lando NORRISYeah, I got a lot of pace I think, struggling a bit with the rear still, but the same as before.

EngineerRicciardo, 24.5 Why

Charles LECLERCdid you give me the Ricciardo last time? I don't need it.

EngineerAll right sign still 1.5 behind so we're in a good spot here

Sebastian VETTELYeah, tires up. Okay, struggling with front left and wrist.

EngineerFernando, what are your thoughts on target lap?

Lando NORRISYeah, it's going to be tricky.

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Lando NORRISmean it's R3, but I don't have a lot more pace.

EngineerFighting Alonzo Vettel-Pitekzyc. Push now.

EngineerTight with Gasly, tight with Gasly at the exit

Lewis HAMILTONCopy

EngineerHow's it going? Affirm, keep it down.

EngineerSo let's not hold up Max. So Max has pitted and come out behind. We obviously don't want to hold up his race. Let's not hold up Max.

EngineerOkay Max, we're currently 2.5 seconds safe to Hamilton now, so look after your tyres, both front left and rear left, we're a limitation, Hamilton going long.

Max VERSTAPPENWell, this guy's after the base, not my drone.

EngineerYeah, I know what's happening.

Max VERSTAPPENYeah, it's okay.

EngineerSo Lewis it won't be long, currently unsafe to Verstappen, four seconds.

EngineerOK Lewis, box, box.

Fernando ALONSOEngine misfiring, spare plug maybe?

EngineerYeah, understood, we're managing an issue.

EngineerSee if you can follow Luis. He will catch what's happening.

Carlos SAINZI don't think I can go too young on these tires, but...

EngineerUnderstood.

Nikita MAZEPINGetting worse with the rears. If I push more, it's getting bad.

EngineerSainz 10 seconds in front, we think he's converting to a two-stop.

EngineerSo two tenths quicker than Verstappen at this pace, you're going to catch him on the last lap.

EngineerI see your deg, just the rear is getting worse? Yeah, the rear is joining in now, but it's still fine, it's kind of balanced.

Pierre GASLYYes, I'm trying to help in the last second, the balance is a mess.

EngineerPull to goal, pull to goal.

EngineerPace is really strong Daniel understood.

Daniel RICCIARDOYeah, not much of a choice at the moment. So I'll keep it up

George RUSSELLI feel like the wind is picking up

EngineerThat's 35 laps complete, Choco. 31 remaining. Do need to manage these tyres where we can.

Lance STROLLRears are dropping a bit

EngineerSo behind the only car in your window is Leclerc, you're pushing out of the safety car window.

EngineerHappy to use the tyre a little bit more through turn 3, turn 9.

EngineerOkay Lando, gap to Ocon is 3.8. We need to change the state of our race now otherwise he's just going to drag us out out of this. Let's push on Ocon.

EngineerMassage from race control, no weaving on the straight.

Max VERSTAPPENAlright, let's

Engineersee

Max VERSTAPPENif we can

Engineersee

Max VERSTAPPENmy depth on my tour group.

EngineerWhat do you think about plan B? What do you think about plan B? We think it's borderline.

Pierre GASLYIt's gonna be very difficult, very difficult. Copy

Engineerthat, copy that.

EngineerCould be hungry all over again here

EngineerMy

Lewis HAMILTONfront brakes are really hot.

EngineerHow

Lewis HAMILTONfar have I got to catch up?

EngineerCurrently 22 seconds, we've done it before.

EngineerAt this rate he would catch us on the last lap.

EngineerAnd Lando, do you think you can get past? Otherwise, what about plan B, remember R-switch, R-switch?

Lando NORRISYeah, if you've got the gub, let's go for it.

Nicholas LATIFIOkay, let me know what both ass goes by because they're very similar in color Behind

Engineer1.7

EngineerWe'll try with two more laps, if you're happy. Two more laps.

Carlos SAINZOkay, copy.

Lando NORRISYeah too much service here still

EngineerThat's Manu Shatard at this stage, with 20 laps remaining.

Max VERSTAPPENI don't see how we are going to make it to the end.

EngineerJust concentrate on pace, we need to push Leclerc out, Leclerc 22.7, doing a great job.

Lando NORRISYeah, I can't do anything

EngineerSo pick up the pace.

EngineerGood job, Carlos. Well done.

EngineerOkay, let's go and get Ocon then. We need to get Ocon by the end of the race.

EngineerSo Lewis, the car behind, 4 seconds. He's on a different strategy. 21.1. So Lewis, 2.6 behind. He's fighting for the win.

EngineerDon't hold Lewis up

Lando NORRISYeah, my tyres are gone, Ria.

EngineerOK, understood.

EngineerMax, losses to Checo turn 4, braking turn 10.

Max VERSTAPPENYeah, but mate, I'm racing with Lubitsch behind me, trying to keep up with him, with his pace, and I'm my tires, so what do you want me to do?

EngineerJust information.

Fernando ALONSOWe lose so much when the leaders are coming.

EngineerWe've got 14 laps remaining, the gap is 13 seconds. I think at this stage we need to get these tyres home.

Sergio PEREZPreparations on eclectic.

EngineerCopy that, Chaco.

EngineerNorris has come out behind Fernando and a couple of other cars, so he's got a long way to go to get back

Esteban OCONYeah, block him, block him

EngineerOfcon is really struggling we've taken five seconds out of him already keep this up

EngineerOkay, mate, great work. Car in front is Mazipan, back marker, gap to Ocon, 14. Let's go get him.

EngineerPérez 22.7 I don't care, leave me alone, it's fine.

Lewis HAMILTONMight not have any tyre left at the end

EngineerCopy Luce, we think Verstappen may have less Yeah,

Lewis HAMILTONhe definitely will

EngineerKeep putting the pressure on, keep putting the pressure on, Alonzo is very slow

EngineerValtteri Verstappen might stop again if Lewis is passing him. He's a full second outside the window. Keep the pace up.

EngineerI know you were three and a half seconds quicker than Ocon that time

Charles LECLERCWhat is that? What is that? Box or not? Box now, box. That's risky.

EngineerSo, box now, box. No risk. 3-peat stop.

EngineerWe can try to use Botas to retake these cars in front. Try to use Botas where you can. We've got the freshest tyres out of all the cars.

EngineerThat's what we talk about Lewis, nice work.

Max VERSTAPPENIs what does it on repeat window negative

Engineerbox and pick and throw please box pick and throw max

George RUSSELLTires are gone guys, sorry I gave everything.

EngineerUnderstood, Alonso is struggling as well, so let's keep pushing, it's not over yet.

Fernando ALONSOYeah, finish the tires man.

EngineerYeah, copy that, copy that.

EngineerIt's going well, mate. Four more laps. It's good.

Pierre GASLYCome on, let's get it

EngineerAnd wind is picking up. Let's headwind into one.

EngineerGet in there Lewis. What a great drive, man. You made that strategy work beautifully. Lewis, it's James. Well done, mate. Impressive drive.

Lewis HAMILTONThanks, James. Great job with the strategy. Definitely had to work for it, but that was great. Absolutely great. Well done.

EngineerYeah, Lewis. Perfect combination. Great, great strategy and bold and great, great driving. Congratulations. Congrats,

Lewis HAMILTONToto. And to you.

Max VERSTAPPENYeah, well, that's what it is. We're just too slow, so it's impossible to keep them behind.

EngineerThat was a good effort, Max. Yeah, I don't know what else we could have done there, but good effort.

Lewis HAMILTONTo all the men and women in this team, you guys just continue to impress me and look what we can continue to achieve together. Thank you so much for the hard work. Let's keep pushing.

EngineerOK Maz, that's the checker, that's the checker. Good drive from you, good drive. Tough race, we need to understand that big balance shift that we had from quali to the race. But yeah, we'll move forward from here, good job.

Nikita MAZEPINCopy that VoxBox.

EngineerYeah, copy Lewis, we'll keep pushing to the end. Yeah, you certainly impressed us today, as always.

Lewis HAMILTONSet up a sweet one-on.

EngineerCheers, bud. Really great work this weekend.

EngineerWe were P18, Makita is behind us in P19 and Tsunoda went out.

Mick SCHUMACHERCopy.

Engineerunfortunately like Hungary they had a free stop behind them so they had all the options.

Max VERSTAPPENYeah it helps a lot you know you clearly just faster so I think it doesn't really matter if they would have done a one or a two.

EngineerYeah they definitely look like they got the upper hand in race pace today

EngineerThat's P3. Solid race. Yeah, sorry about that one. That was... I tried.

Fernando ALONSOYeah, it's unbelievable. Even on the last lap, the Williams is off in the last corner. I mean, just for nothing, to have fun on the quick lap, but not even on that we are.

EngineerSorry mate, sorry that didn't work out. I hope you've done nothing wrong. Good job today.

EngineerAnd P4, P4, you've done a really good job.

Charles LECLERCYeah, amazing job, guys. What a race.

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Charles LECLERCmean, it was a boring race, but amazing job.

Nicholas LATIFIThat was almost mad

EngineerYep. Yep. That's second flag. You kept it in from a long zone. That was a big scare. Good job keeping it on track. Your P-16

Nicholas LATIFIIt's better than I thought it was going to be honestly, but I don't know. Still it's just lack of pace overall it seems.

EngineerNice start today, and a great move on Daniel.

Sergio PEREZSorry guys, it was difficult to overtake. We lost the race there. Sorry for yesterday, but let's come back strong for Monaco.

EngineerYeah, nothing we can do about this track. You got one of the few overtaking moves of the day. It was a nice one.

Sergio PEREZWhat happened there with Max?

EngineerHamilton committed early onto the two-stop, and then caught Max who was trying to hang out on the one-stop. So then once Max got caught by Hamilton and overtaken, he pitted onto his softs at the end and took the fastest lap.

EngineerAntonio P-15 at the end, Kimi P-12, Hamilton first up waters.

EngineerOkay George, that's the flag, that's the flag, so go in lap. Well done mate, that was a really good drive. That was P14 in the end.

George RUSSELLYeah well done everyone, we had a try so close, I'm not sure what would have happened if we managed to get past Alonso but I was pushing like hell to do that. Car felt good today, well done, best of luck we could have done.

EngineerYeah agreed, that was a really good effort mate, really good drive, well done.

EngineerThat's the chequered flag Daniel, well done boy. P6, happy with that, good

Daniel RICCIARDOjob. Yeah made some good steps, thanks and the late call was good so well done.

EngineerYeah sorry a couple of those got a bit frantic, I'm not sure what names I was shouting at you but the end result's all good.

Daniel RICCIARDOYep all good.

EngineerMP7, MP7, solid race and well managed Yeah,

Carlos SAINZsorry guys, I don't know what happened there at the start I don't know how I lost so many positions because the start wasn't that bad We need to analyse, I think that conditioned our race I tried my best to recover

EngineerYeah, good job out there, hard work

EngineerOK, checkered flag, checkered flag. It

Sebastian VETTELwas a long race. I'll take it. Struggle. Struggle with tyres at the end there.

EngineerYeah, I saw your switch.

Engineerthat's P8 P8 yeah difficult race but good job I don't think we could have done a lot more it's just too difficult to pass so I didn't get past anyone at the start and it just made it difficult but good job to do what we did anyway yeah agreed good job Monica next and then there are thanks for what you did with Daniel he finished P6 yeah no worries well managed race Lando very well managed difficult one but we'll bring it home on a few points well done

EngineerOk Kimi, that's it, good race, good race, cool the brakes please, cool the brakes Yeah

Kimi RAIKKONENon my own I think I could have kept Gasly behind but with the traffic I got massive understeer here in one corner and it was just way too fast

EngineerCopy that, copy that but very good overall, very good Very

Kimi RAIKKONENvery good but we don't even score points No, true I mean, yeah, what we have, yes, but we got to put more down first Copy

EngineerCheckered flag line, checkered flag P-11 Well driven Lance, well driven mate

Lance STROLLYeah, sorry we couldn't grab that 10th position bad

EngineerIt

Lance STROLLwas pretty close

EngineerIt was a bit unlucky to get Russell and Alonso in a DRS train just then, wasn't it?

Lance STROLLYep, anyways we keep pushing Yep

EngineerOK, well that's quite a busy race.

Esteban OCONYeah, a lot to review guys on that. Yeah, very hard, very hard. Let me take my breath and we discuss later. Yeah absolutely, let's look at it once we've all chilled

Engineerout for a minute. Very good job though anyway with what you had, excellent work. So let's get some fluid on board now please, time to rehydrate. And once again very well done with what you had there.

Esteban OCONThank you Josh, it was a very good weekend until the race obviously but well built it on.

EngineerAbsolutely mate, there's always ups and downs but it's all down to your hard work really, so good job. Onwards and upwards as they say.

EngineerOh f**k, f**k, f**k,

Pierre GASLYf**k

EngineerAy

Pierre GASLYay ay, ay ay ay Yeah I tried Fail 84, fail 84 One lap, one lap oh f**k Yeah I'm sorry for the penalty I thought I was fine but that's very silly Very silly, I'm sorry Yeah I think we got a good escape Getting one point out of it was not an easy one Yeah we need to analyse like following all the cars The car is very very very very difficult Like a lot more than last year and especially in the wind

EngineerIt's... I

Pierre GASLYjust feel it's wrong so When I'm alone it's ok but With the wind following all the cars Just something is wrong so Need to analyse Ah f**k I'm disappointed Yeah me too Sorry to keep it quiet, me too