Pastor Maldonado's F1 2012 Spain Pole Lap! Can I Beat it?

[@gunner2636]

Love that you put the time to beat at the top of the screen definitely do that in every pole lap video from now on

[@gameaddictevertex]

@gunner2636 true

[@Tom97]

Yep, will keep working on it! Thanks

[@vamositalia4600]

For both the 2011 and 2012 seasons drivers could use DRS everywhere

[@Tom97]

Noted. Thanks!

[@vamositalia4600]

​@@Tom97 You're welcome

[@C0manso]

Except for in the Monaco tunnel and up Eau Rouge, at least for 2012. Not trying to be picky, just saying it just incase it becomes relevant to know for one of these videos again. I.e Schumacher 2012 "pole" lap. EDIT: Just noticed you already did the Schumacher video, nevermind :D

[@Otmanos]

This was one of the most anticipated pole laps for me, u finally did it

[@gamingatom8874]

0:02 Spinning and hitting the wall was my first guess, but this'll work too

[@Tom97]

🤣

[@Allyphant2909]

When Maldonado took pole, the bookies across the street were giving 1000/1 that he would win the race. I was going to go put a fiver on it but I was meeting friends and was so hungover in the morning that I went "I am not getting out of bed. He isn't going to win, anyway. No chance". I am still sick about it 12 and a half years later 😆

[@Tom97]

😭

[@lewis8552]

I remember feeling the same fear when I wasn't quick enough to put a bet on Russell for a race win or very least a podium when Hamilton got covid. Luckily his race was a mess

[@gamewondertv7934]

Some people think that the Williams was actually really fast that year, and for once, the drivers (crash-prone Pastor Maldonaldo and simply slow Bruno Senna) were the bottleneck.

[@tescopepsi9679]

I mean yeah, could have been considering the qualifying performances Maldonado put in at some races. Both he and the car had some pretty good pace over one lap, it's just he wasn't exactly great in the races or in keeping it out of the wall. Bruno Senna actually went on a streak of lower points paying positions during the middle of the season, but considering the possibilities of the car, it seems he was the bottleneck.

[@alexmarina_4]

I feel bad for Bruno. He had potential but his uncle's death killed it. Wasted talent.

[@ItzTritonCG]

​@alexmarina_4his racecraft also suffered from this loss of experience imo, he also found himself getting into silly accidents like maldonado, just not every race thankfully

[@vamositalia4600]

Wow that was super close, well done Tom!; if you would have used DRS everywhere you could have even beaten Lewis' time. 1:01 I actually forgot that Pastor in real life in Q2 went faster by almost 2 tenths, he was definitely feeling the pressure in Q3.

[@HorizonForty]

1:52 f1 did allow for people to use drs anywhere in 2011 and 2012 but it was banned in 2013 due to safety concerns which is a shame in my opinion

[@Tom97]

Noted. Thanks!

[@HorizonForty]

@@Tom97no problem!

[@thedd3737]

Yes. I remember they used to run DRS through the final corner

[@MarcoVerma]

@@Tom97do you think if you used it anywhere you’d have gained a lot?

[@elplan3605]

This is easily my favourite f1 series on youtube, congrats for it Tom!

[@fabiorizzetti5792]

i wanna congrats to you. I really like how professional you are. I love to listen you are explanation during your driving, your choice in the setup and your driving sensation. Incredible driver and enterteiner. I love your videos. Thanks Tom for your work

[@Margot_est_douce.]

Your content are always so creative, never stop!

[@georgiulevinov5807]

You can try Alonso’s pole lap from Germany or Great Britain 2012 😊

[@845_Mk6]

Great vid Tom as always !

[@gameplaych4nnel]

Hey Tom, thanks for putting the time to beat on the top of the screen, my bad memory aprecciate it

[@david_de_liniers]

My theory is that the front right tyre is not offering the max performance possible due to the temps throughout the lap... maybe modifying the pressure and the toe/camber of just the front right might shave a few extre tenths?

[@FA14_]

Cool video! You should try recreating Hamilton’s pole position from that session, he was disqualified, but still the fastest.

[@alexanderrotmensz]

If you uploaded a new episode of this series daily I'd watch it every time. Just something about it.

[@Tom97]

Thanks my man

[@webberq2]

hahah you were so focused on the main straight towards the end of your best lap

[@ducky_not_pro]

love the drone foothege and the grapchics! and can you share the settings?

[@Tom97]

I just connected my PS5 Controller and just tweaked the sensitivity to my liking, it's all there when you install it!

[@junyoungpark4752]

Bravo! Your race more powerfull other.grate ! Good video ! 🥀

[@beany1987]

Wasn’t it on williams 70th anniversary or sir franks 70th birthday or something like that, very suspicious timing for a pole and win given how that car was for the rest of the season and even before this event.

[@samueljayachandran2849]

Nah tbf the car was 3rd on the grid in Singapore with Pastor and also running top 5 in a few other races (Abu Dhabi comes to mind)

[@joshswain9288]

I always say this but Maldonado was capable of pulling off amazing results and was really fast on his day but would end in the barriers or into another driver like an extremely more accident prone grosjean

[@AkaczF1]

How We could forget THE GOAT'S Pole & Win in Spain 2012 also I hope we could see more Retro Pole Laps this year😉 If I would Recommend some Pole Laps I hope for Monza🇮🇹 2008 Also because We had Schumi Birthday I would like to see His 1st Pole lap in Monaco🇲🇨 1994 or We got Upcoming Hamilton Birthday & Why not to try Korea🇰🇷 2011 (Non Red Bull Pole in 2011)

[@PeterSamGaming4]

Question, how did you fix the pirelli stripe on the tires?

[@pedrohenriquecarneiro3386]

Yep!

[@Mt_Moto_07]

What are the addons for the speedometer and timer ( like what mods are you using) if anyone else knows please answer🙏

[@D3rza]

i like time to beat, but i think it would be better if you put it under sectors and a bit smaller

[@C0manso]

15:26 Verstappen during the 2022 Spanish GP be like (DRS)

[@BevaliValiBoss]

1:30 camera mod name plz, someone?

[@Tom97]

It's linked in the description.

[@BevaliValiBoss]

@Tom97 the legend responded

[@lexter1330]

What are the track conditions, to try to beat you equal?

[@Tom97]

I set them to Optimal.

[@FlickzMan]

you were on 50L during the laps of the 2nd setups tweaks??? Was that on purpose?

[@FlickzMan]

8:47 just in case. Loved the vid as always, keep it up!

[@Tom97]

I noticed mid-recording, when I use a button I have mapped to reset to pits it for some reason defaults my fuel.

[@StevanP99]

day 1 of asking Tom can u do Vettel at Korea 2013

[@malopracing]

I think Williams were quicker than Mercedes in 2012 and with better drivers they could have challenged for a couple wins

[@Tom97]

Definitely in for 2/3 of the season. Maybe in the inital part Mercedes were quicker.

[@mohammadhosainusofimotlagh6295]

You didn't beat his Q2 time. His Q2 time was faster than his Q3 time

[@WillyWonkasCrack]

What game is this?

[@VedAjitKumar]

Assetto corsa looks like

[@Tom97]

Every game I play is tagged just beneath the description of every video I make!

[@Tommy_ro]

❤

[@leopreldakaj5313]

This guy is more of a religion

[@illusion7951]

This makes the modern cars sound disgusting