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Mexico City Grand Prix2024 · Practice 2 team radio

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16:48 to 18:33
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72 radio messages were recorded during practice 2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix 2024, across 17 drivers. 69 of them have a transcript; the rest are audio only. Charles LECLERC had the most, with 11.

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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  1. Esteban OCONAlpine16:48:290:03

    Audio only, no transcript

  2. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber16:59:210:11

    ZHOU GuanyuMy aging is cutting guys. I don't know if you guys don't see it, but I'm feeling the cutting.

    EngineerCopy that. We're looking into this.

  3. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber17:04:000:06

    ZHOU GuanyuIt's

    Engineera

    ZHOU Guanyubit sensitive on the front axle, initial turning.

  4. Sergio PEREZRed Bull17:05:260:06

    Sergio PEREZThe brake pedal feels a little bit stiff.

  5. Lando NORRISMcLaren17:07:250:04

    EngineerAnd Lando, we're going to try and fix this problem. Perez right behind you.

  6. Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull17:07:400:11

    Max VERSTAPPENUh, I still hear a weird noise, uh, any engine?

    EngineerWe're happy for you to continue at the moment, Max.

  7. Pierre GASLYAlpine17:08:060:05

    EngineerOkay, let's go back to aero P1. You're clear from traffic behind.

  8. Yuki TSUNODARB17:08:220:08

    Yuki TSUNODACheck one I forgot I forgot again to the toggle this will be looking a lot of us to

  9. Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull17:09:130:08

    Max VERSTAPPENThis noise is very disturbing this can't be normal box, please max box

  10. George RUSSELLMercedes17:09:360:05

    EngineerTargeting minus 8

  11. George RUSSELLMercedes17:10:270:08

    George RUSSELLRear didn't feel very strong,

    Engineereven on the hard lap felt pretty weak. A-firm looked quite loose.

  12. Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull17:10:290:08

    Max VERSTAPPENWhat the hell,

    Engineerthe

    Max VERSTAPPENbrakes didn't work at all.

  13. George RUSSELLMercedes17:10:350:04

    EngineerYeah, Lewis improved on the second lap.

  14. Liam LAWSONRB17:13:450:33

    EngineerStop on the mark, Liam. Let's try to maximize the landing.

  15. Charles LECLERCFerrari17:35:380:01

    Audio only, no transcript

  16. Nico HULKENBERGHaas17:36:110:04

    EngineerWhy did you rush me out? There's plenty of time.

  17. Nico HULKENBERGHaas17:36:240:07

    EngineerSo, Nico, you're going to go after the McLarens if there's no clear gap.

  18. Charles LECLERCFerrari17:36:520:03

    EngineerAnd clutch is hot.

  19. Pierre GASLYAlpine17:39:210:04

    Pierre GASLYWhere should I, is there a gap for me?

  20. Pierre GASLYAlpine17:39:250:06

    EngineerWhere should I, is there a gap for me? Yep, so behind Bottas is Leclerc, seven seconds.

  21. Charles LECLERCFerrari17:39:580:03

    EngineerBreak balance minus one suggestion

  22. Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull17:40:160:04

    EngineerOkay, so work the front tires Max

  23. Lewis HAMILTONMercedes17:40:350:04

    EngineerSo we'll replicate the previous run with the double call.

  24. Charles LECLERCFerrari17:41:160:06

    Charles LECLERCSerge is out of turn 7 on that previous push lap.

  25. Lance STROLLAston Martin17:41:390:12

    EngineerThat's a 10 to high, so we might have to go when we can. Watch your elbows out behind, so we need to go when you can.

    Lance STROLLI can't go mate.

  26. Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull17:42:330:06

    EngineerOkay Max recharge on please, I've got the same problem so box

  27. Pierre GASLYAlpine17:42:330:06

    EngineerAnd we can use DRS and do some weaving.

  28. Franco COLAPINTOWilliams17:43:160:03

    EngineerGo in and pass charge on.

  29. Liam LAWSONRB17:44:570:04

    Liam LAWSONYeah, I mean the first stuff I had no fucking rear

  30. Liam LAWSONRB17:46:250:04

    Liam LAWSONHave a look at the last sector because that was so weird

  31. Carlos SAINZFerrari17:50:230:03

    EngineerEntire position free.

  32. Yuki TSUNODARB17:50:520:05

    EngineerNo, no, no stars allowed, go straight out, pit exit, test.

  33. Franco COLAPINTOWilliams17:51:500:05

    EngineerOkay, and the only thing for this run, so no DRS because high fuel.

  34. Lance STROLLAston Martin17:53:070:07

    EngineerSo I'll be nine to go. Can you increase lifting coast in turn 7 and turn 12 by 10 meters?

  35. Charles LECLERCFerrari17:53:300:05

    EngineerCool down the car in the big braking zones, please

  36. Charles LECLERCFerrari17:53:540:05

    EngineerWe still think pushing a bit too much entry, 13.

  37. Carlos SAINZFerrari17:54:500:05

    EngineerRebalance plus one with more migration suggested

  38. Franco COLAPINTOWilliams17:55:370:09

    EngineerOkay, to reset the Delta, it's drive default, green 3, and then double press OK.

  39. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber17:56:080:04

    ZHOU GuanyuKurt breaks out, guys.

  40. Esteban OCONAlpine17:56:440:14

    Esteban OCONSomething is burning but I don't think it got from my car, it's

    Engineermade of brake pads. Okay understood, we'll let you know if we need any action.

  41. Esteban OCONAlpine17:57:170:07

    EngineerYeah understood we're happy with temperatures at the moment let's keep going five laps to go we'll advise if we need action

  42. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber17:57:540:08

    ZHOU GuanyuMy phone breaks, the burning, last act of it. The burning.

  43. Fernando ALONSOAston Martin17:59:430:06

    Fernando ALONSOYeah, I'm in the middle of the battle with Norris, so I think better to box.

  44. Fernando ALONSOAston Martin17:59:490:01

    Audio only, no transcript

  45. Esteban OCONAlpine17:59:500:06

    EngineerYeah understood, we're happy with temperatures at the moment, let's keep going, five laps to go, we'll advise if we need action.

  46. Yuki TSUNODARB18:00:320:06

    Yuki TSUNODAMaybe I need more migration for end of docking. I need a more safe way.

  47. Charles LECLERCFerrari18:01:090:10

    Charles LECLERCI can see Carlos recharging, just please tell him to maybe take like a 6 seconds gap to Lewisburg

  48. Kevin MAGNUSSENHaas18:03:370:05

    EngineerPlease push to turn one and use DRS on the in-lap.

  49. Pierre GASLYAlpine18:04:420:05

    EngineerOK, Piers, we'd like to keep pushing on the in-lap, keep pushing.

  50. Franco COLAPINTOWilliams18:05:160:05

    EngineerWhen you arrive, stop on the marks, find hold revs and switch off please.

  51. Fernando ALONSOAston Martin18:08:250:07

    EngineerGo one go one or two clicks forward a break balance one or two forwards and break balance

  52. Sergio PEREZRed Bull18:09:200:06

    EngineerBasically, you've done a good job on the in-lap here. So you're free to attack the box

  53. Franco COLAPINTOWilliams18:09:450:05

    Franco COLAPINTODo I go race, yeah?

    EngineerYes, go race, please.

  54. Lando NORRISMcLaren18:10:130:05

    EngineerAnd I always suggest left hand toggle turn four.

  55. Esteban OCONAlpine18:11:060:09

    EngineerLet me know if all okay now before I hit the brakes. Yeah, understood. Approach, turn 4, braking with caution, please. Let's see if this comes back. It'll be temperature related.

  56. Esteban OCONAlpine18:11:300:06

    EngineerSo let's be cautious breaking into 12, please, but this should come back.

  57. Charles LECLERCFerrari18:16:360:08

    Charles LECLERCWell, I thought you said in between Sainz and Jascha, I thought there was more gap. So I was in the middle of Carlos, but anyway.

  58. Charles LECLERCFerrari18:16:440:05

    EngineerCopy, no worries. So next car is Lawson 5.

  59. Sergio PEREZRed Bull18:18:380:06

    EngineerWell that amount of lift off in turn 4 and turn 12 double that lift off turn 4 turn 12

  60. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber18:20:240:13

    ZHOU GuanyuI hope you have a look at the car over the curbs

    Engineerthat you see on the right side of the building, there's parts you can look up

  61. Yuki TSUNODARB18:20:540:07

    Yuki TSUNODAI think I pushed a little bit more on the high speed. I felt a bit of step in our traction.

  62. Carlos SAINZFerrari18:21:170:05

    EngineerThe tire saving you're doing in 9, you can brake late in 10.

  63. Sergio PEREZRed Bull18:22:190:08

    EngineerDisplay yellow 5, position 7, plus 1. Display yellow 5, position 7, plus 1.

  64. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber18:23:180:11

    EngineerWe can't do the change I requested before, not due to the time. Not due to the time, it's just a live pit stop and then four consecutive push laps.

  65. Charles LECLERCFerrari18:26:320:17

    EngineerCarlos 21.4 we need 20 meters more Leica 20 meters more yes

    Charles LECLERCit's

    Engineera request Charles okay it's a request

  66. Lewis HAMILTONMercedes18:28:310:05

    EngineerThe

    Lewis HAMILTONfront is switching on very quick.

    EngineerCopy.

  67. Lando NORRISMcLaren18:28:510:09

    EngineerOpportunity. You said Stroll's on an in-lap? He's on a slow lap, I'm not sure what he's doing. Stand by, let's kind of time that Perez turn 11.

  68. Sergio PEREZRed Bull18:29:250:03

    EngineerEasy on the brakes

  69. Charles LECLERCFerrari18:31:020:08

    Charles LECLERCI don't know what was going on there.

    EngineerCopy, we will go for a start at the end of the grid.

  70. Fernando ALONSOAston Martin18:32:560:06

    EngineerNo, but point. Oh, yeah, you can't point. Yep by point you can

  71. Lando NORRISMcLaren18:33:140:06

    Engineerso it's purple C3 position 4 sixth gear purple C3 position 4

  72. ZHOU GuanyuKick Sauber18:33:590:06

    ZHOU GuanyuMy star reference has came off, so now it's comparable.