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by Rockie
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 360
Views: 8014

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

Mercedes should have intervened there, they threw away a race win today.
by Rockie
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank Hamilton and Verstappen's teammates
Replies: 469
Views: 10417

Re: Rank Hamilton and Verstappen's teammates

Wanted to get back to you now that I have some time: What you are not accounting for is the points swing - In all of the first 3 races him winning would mean that Rosberg also loses points; so instead of 7 in Australia it is actually 14 points, in Bahrain it is 17, and again 14 in Italy. Just this ...
by Rockie
Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The illustrious five second penalty
Replies: 75
Views: 3170

Re: The illustrious five second penalty

Personally I prefer the drive through. It feels a more fitting punishment and has the benefit of actually putting a driver down the order to they actually lose something. I agree, 5 seconds are reasonable for track limit violations and very minor offences. The drive through is effectively a 30 seco...
by Rockie
Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank Hamilton and Verstappen's teammates
Replies: 469
Views: 10417

Re: Rank Hamilton and Verstappen's teammates

Having a weak teammate means you still win the race even if you give him a 8 - 15 seconds headstart. This is the "comfortable" situation Verstappen enjoys now. A stronger teammate in either of these races would be enough to deny Max his consecutive wins record. Miami (Max started 9th, Checo on Pole...
by Rockie
Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The illustrious five second penalty
Replies: 75
Views: 3170

Re: The illustrious five second penalty

Personally I prefer the drive through. It feels a more fitting punishment and has the benefit of actually putting a driver down the order to they actually lose something. I agree, 5 seconds are reasonable for track limit violations and very minor offences. The drive through is effectively a 30 seco...
by Rockie
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19597

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

That's news to me on this site where Bottas got continuously panned, maybe you're looking to criticise any defence of Bottas from attacks being made like more than half of the grid was better than him during his Mercedes years. Also this has somewhat a feel of recency bias less we forget that Botta...
by Rockie
Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19597

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

Max Verstappen is riding the perfect wave. 1. it is miles easier to overtake these years(regulations plus the RedBull super DRS) 2. team mate is non existent 3. competition behind RedBull is lacking Compare all of this with the Vettel's years where the only option was to put the car on pole and run...
by Rockie
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 20876

Re: It's finally happened...

Flexi nose cones, flexi wings, what clearly seemed to be traction control, some others, but all of those were clearly illegal as per the rules and race control initially did nothing so other teams set out to replicate what was being allowed and though not very successful, it wasn’t until after the ...
by Rockie
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19597

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

Biggest weaknesses of - Alonso - Hamilton - Leclerc - Norris - Russell - Verstappen - ? Alonso - poor career choices, poor inner-teams politics Hamilton - has sometimes off-days where he just don't seem to be "there" Leclerc - takes too much risk (may has to do with mostly driving the underdog car/...
by Rockie
Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19597

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

Where I believe that Vettel and Verstappen differ is that Vettel shone in a car with good rear stability (RB's successful blown diffuser being a specific example) whereas Verstappen seems to manage a more 'loose' rear better in comparison. I suspect that Verstappen is more adaptable than Vettel was...
by Rockie
Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19597

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

I love those saying Max is at a level no others are and Hamilton isn't there now he doesn't have the car. Simply on the basis that Max has the car and no team mate to challenge him. Lewis, Norris, Alonso, Leclerc would be doing the exact same thing in a dominant car and Perez alongside them. They'd...
by Rockie
Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which of the current grid has the best first win?
Replies: 16
Views: 1376

Re: Which of the current grid has the best first win?

I am going with Hamilton on this one what was interesting about that win was him beating Alonso as a rookie and it was just his 6th race. If the claims of Alonso being the best thing since slice bread is true then Hamilton was the only one out of the lot who had a team mate that strong when taking h...
by Rockie
Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Tsunoda... improved?...or
Replies: 29
Views: 1940

Re: Tsunoda... improved?...or

Perez is performing levels above where Gasly was when he got the Red Bull opportunity. I don't think it is much exaggeration to say that Gasly looked like he had been plucked from midfield Formula 3 driving that Red Bull - Perez, whilst a bit off Max, still looks capable. Well, Gasly only got less ...
by Rockie
Fri May 26, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Aston Martin-Honda from 2026!
Replies: 38
Views: 1663

Re: Aston Martin-Honda from 2026!

Sometimes necessity rules all, Honda want their engine in the best car possible, Alonso is already there, we have yet to see if Alonso will be there for 2026, we should find out next year. We can perhaps pretend that Honda did not block Alonso from driving for Andretti in the Indy500. Honda also sa...
by Rockie
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136157

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

With Hamilton needing to win every race how was not penalising Verstappen in Brazil trying to keep it close. Verstappen got punished for the actual transgressions, not for what Hamilton fans saw as transgressions. You think that only Hamilton fans thought that Verstappen should have been penalised ...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136157

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

A few more thoughts to get off my chest whilst the can of worms is open... Both Horner and Wolff should have been given some kind of reprimand for badgering the RD on what are strictly safety matters. It's one thing to come on the radio to the RD to ask him to look at a possible yellow flag infring...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136157

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

A few more thoughts to get off my chest whilst the can of worms is open... Both Horner and Wolff should have been given some kind of reprimand for badgering the RD on what are strictly safety matters. It's one thing to come on the radio to the RD to ask him to look at a possible yellow flag infring...
by Rockie
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Herbert and Di Resta droppped
Replies: 82
Views: 23831

Re: Herbert and Di Resta droppped

Herbert spoke his mind always and I'm sure its one of the things that led to his booting as he stood firm on his Abu-dhabi '21 convictions that the RD's decision was wrong.

As for DiResta as knowledgable as he is, he bores me out when he stands in for Brundle.
by Rockie
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160828

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Apparently Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund tried to buy F1 from Liberty last year, offering $20billion dollars. Surprised Liberty would say no. Do they think the value is going to keep going up and plan to sell higher? The commercial value of F1 is worth more to Liberty as they can bury other business l...
by Rockie
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ken Block, RIP
Replies: 5
Views: 4427

Re: Ken Block, RIP

So Sad! RIP.
by Rockie
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

Wait till he sees any other driver walk away with 3 championships and him not being able to challenge for it and then we will have this discussion again, someone who was giving the entire redbull team a stern warning for daring to tell him to let his team mate through. A tantrum mid race is very di...
by Rockie
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

Wait till he sees any other driver walk away with 3 championships and him not being able to challenge for it and then we will have this discussion again, someone who was giving the entire redbull team a stern warning for daring to tell him to let his team mate through. A tantrum mid race is very di...
by Rockie
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will the 2023 grid be stronger than the 2022 grid?
Replies: 19
Views: 2770

Re: Will the 2023 grid be stronger than the 2022 grid?

Precisely the opposite IMO History tells us that the first year of a new formula sees the gap between the fastest and the median at it's narrowest, thereafter the gap only gets bigger. Interesting. Can you show me the evidence for your claim? If you look at the different eras of F1 defined by the m...
by Rockie
Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

I doubt there is a driver who has never been terse over the radio. Verstappen didn't have a WDC car for many years before the '21 season and I don't remember any particular fireworks. How is it going to become obvious and ugly? Not quite sure what Rockie means there Wait till he sees any other driv...
by Rockie
Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will the 2023 grid be stronger than the 2022 grid?
Replies: 19
Views: 2770

Re: Will the 2023 grid be stronger than the 2022 grid?

IMO, the grid will be stronger due to improvements in the cars, not the drivers. The first year of a major rules change (2022) is a shake-down cruise. In subsequent years, teams correct miss-steps in design and execution, which makes for a stronger field overall. It's nice to have good drivers in a...
by Rockie
Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

The problem with the Hamilton Verstappen situation is simple. As long as Hamilton is still on track racing it does not bode well for Verstappens legacy as every time he sees Hamilton on track he will always have inferiority complex (due to him knowing in the back of his mind people know he was the ...
by Rockie
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

The problem with the Hamilton Verstappen situation is simple. As long as Hamilton is still on track racing it does not bode well for Verstappens legacy as every time he sees Hamilton on track he will always have inferiority complex (due to him knowing in the back of his mind people know he was the ...
by Rockie
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: Hall of Fame
Topic: Rank the Drivers 2022 Season Performance
Replies: 139
Views: 24095

Re: Rank the Drivers 2022 Season Performance

I am aware that the extent one is better than the other can differ somewhat, but from what you have written this season, nothing really suggests them being 8 positions apart. It honestly depends which Vettel you judge Stroll against. On a good day, Vettel destroys Stroll and gets a bag of points. O...
by Rockie
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: Hall of Fame
Topic: Rank the Drivers 2022 Season Performance
Replies: 139
Views: 24095

Re: Rank the Drivers 2022 Season Performance

I am aware that the extent one is better than the other can differ somewhat, but from what you have written this season, nothing really suggests them being 8 positions apart. It honestly depends which Vettel you judge Stroll against. On a good day, Vettel destroys Stroll and gets a bag of points. O...
by Rockie
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

The problem with the Hamilton Verstappen situation is simple. As long as Hamilton is still on track racing it does not bode well for Verstappens legacy as every time he sees Hamilton on track he will always have inferiority complex (due to him knowing in the back of his mind people know he was the b...
by Rockie
Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30483

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

Has he ever helped a teammate out? Why should he? Did Senna ever help a teammate? Prost? Schumacher? Hamilton? Vettel? Winners are out there for themselves and helping out a team mate, other than sharing set up work, I don't think this idea of helping out a teammate crosses top driver's minds. Beat...
by Rockie
Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 12192

Re: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

When I was wondering why Hamilton was not being stopped for a second time, same as Russell, when Hamilton was questioning why he wasn't being stopped, if it had worked, sure a genius call, but it failed and apparently, we can't criticise. I also have to wonder about the physics of all this where Ru...
by Rockie
Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: CONFIRMED: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP
Replies: 80
Views: 9097

Re: Rumour: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP

How totally predictable from the Donkey Squad. Related to your ".signature": You’re not in a fight until there’s pressure. Resistance. Overcoming something. Otherwise, it’s just an exhibition. There are similar expressions in the military: "Plans are useless; planning is paramount." "Plans never su...
by Rockie
Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 12192

Re: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

Both Verstappen and Leclerc made the one stop work. I see no particular reason why Hamilton could not make it to work other than that he destroyed his mediums (and likely damaged his floor) in the first stint when he was fighting for 4th. My view is that a two stopper would not have made the differ...
by Rockie
Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 12192

Re: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

Hamilton was going to get 5th on the two stop though surely? His 1 stop got him a few laps away from 4th. How is it clearly a mistake? I believe that Hamilton had the pace to finish 4th on a 2 stop, at the time He retired Russell was running about 6 seconds behind Sainz and this despite having take...
by Rockie
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What are your thoughts on the F1 2022 regulation changes?
Replies: 29
Views: 2817

Re: What are your thoughts on the F1 2022 regulation changes?

DRS should be limited to a certain number of uses during the race, and not at all in qualifying (it's an overtaking aid after all?). Having a DRS train lap after lap doesn't help with the 'spectacle' at all and only hinders those in the midfield. I'm in the minority here but I genuinely think F1 sh...
by Rockie
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo's embarassment
Replies: 41
Views: 4870

Re: Ricciardo's embarassment

And we have seen that in F1 its hard to lift yourself out of the bottom tier if you dont have serious monet to spend in the right place which the cost cap no clamps down, in the last 30 years Redbull remains the only team that has broken in and stayed there. Team Enstone was last competitive as rec...