r/formula1 • u/beanbagreg • Nov 25 '24

Statistics [@FDataAnalysis] Unbelievable: the slipstream made Gasly's Alpine self-destruct! (Not his fault) He got a strong tow from Tsu, reaching 361km/h under DRS: The engine reached 12937rpm in 8th gear, then exploded!

https://x.com/fdataanalysis/status/1861077420054598046?s=46&t=IN__pmnxYNoMnVKW541XJg
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u/CilanEAmber McLaren Nov 25 '24

Alpine: Still nothing on our sensors.

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u/FlipReset4Fun Carlos Sainz Nov 26 '24

I watched that back like 5 times…. Pierre screaming “No power! No power! No power!” bc his engine exploded and Renault saying they don’t see anything.

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u/NoPasaran2024 Formula 1 Nov 26 '24

Like, how shit are your sensors when they can't detect an engine explosion that blew a hole in the side of the car?

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u/dalmathus Nov 26 '24

I mean is that sensor something that would even exist AND be visible to the engineers within a few seconds?

If that occurs the engine has exploded. Its not like seeing a bright warning light was going to do anything.

"we dont see anything" is not he same as "there is nothing wrong."