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by flavio81
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drive to Survive
Replies: 15
Views: 2646

Re: Drive to Survive

have never watched not one episode and don't plan on watching, its just not my cup of tea You actually do learn some things you were not aware of. This is true, and perhaps the main reason to watch DTS. You also get to learn (?) a bit from people like team principals, who are not as easy to know co...
by flavio81
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drive to Survive
Replies: 15
Views: 2646

Re: Drive to Survive

I found last season rather boring. I'm at episode 6 currently but, really, a boring DTS season, full of the typical hype and the annoying F1 specialist/commentator that they feature in all seasons. Whatshisname? WILL BUXTON. He's the worst thing in DTS. I can't stand Buxton. Most annoying guy in the...
by flavio81
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drive to Survive
Replies: 15
Views: 2646

Re: Drive to Survive

My favourite was spot on observation re Ricciardo literally giving the storyboard to Netflix: “Here we have Danny Ricciardo watching on the sidelines. ‘Yeah it hurts to not be racing.’ Then all of a sudden, pans to Nyck de Vries. Lock up. [Imitates brakes screeching]. Off the track. Crash. Oh [expl...
by flavio81
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30583

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

Prost: annihilated by Senna on raw pace, I don’t even consider him a GOAT contender. On raw pace? At the races? Nothing further from the truth. Go watch the races, or ask Jo Ramirez (Mclaren Team Coordinator, a legend within Mclaren btw) which on more than one interview has declared that "the days ...
by flavio81
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Replies: 300
Views: 8597

Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc

It's often mentioned, that Leclerc is the fastest driver on a single lap, but honestly, how cares? You don't win races - or championships - by being fast on one lap. He's got a poor conversion rate between pole position and race wins, and I believe Hamilton will take advantage of that. Leclerc have...
by flavio81
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30583

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

So here goes - Remember this is just a bit of fun. We can quibble with odd positions (I swap certain names around regularly) but I'll be interested to here if anyone thinks I've got anything way out and will use contributions to reassess my list. Here we go again... 1 - Michael Schumacher 3 - Juan ...
by flavio81
Tue Dec 26, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30583

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

mikeyg123 wrote:
Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:22 pm
2 - Ayrton Senna
6 - Alain Prost
Sorry but I stopped reading there because your ranking begins without making sense.

Makes no sense at all.
by flavio81
Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Has any team ever fallen harder than Aston??
Replies: 29
Views: 1303

Re: Has any team ever fallen harder than Aston??

Brawn did something similar in 2009. Of the first seven races they won six. And apart from one retirement neither Button nor Barrichello finished lower than fifth. But then the other teams copied the double diffuser, and that was the end of that story. Button didn't win a race again that season and...
by flavio81
Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 4390

Re: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

I hope those of you that watched the race enjoyed it. I've seen the results this morning and I like the way that Mercedes and Lewis are keeping the pressure on the Red Bull team for second place in the drivers championship, they couldn't even steal this podium away from Lewis. If Lewis can finish s...
by flavio81
Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Charles Leclerc Thread
Replies: 254
Views: 106641

Re: The Official Charles Leclerc Thread

Not much talk about Leclerc this year. I don't know what is going in with Vettel but if we use him as a metric of the cars potential, w e ave to assume that Leclerc is quietly getting on with doing a superb job . It will be a valuable learning year for him, and assuming taht Ferrari come good at so...
by flavio81
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Some Captions from Montreal
Replies: 8
Views: 3164

Re: Some Captions from Montreal

Source from http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor/formula-1/noticia/2015/06/formula-meme-brincadeiras-na-web-resumem-como-foi-o-gp-do-canada.html http://s2.glbimg.com/9OefqV9b8urBhMjR-2dlxvbDi-k=/0x0:976x738/690x522/s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2015/06/08/ecclestone.png Original caption in spanish r...
by flavio81
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What can be done about lift and coast...?
Replies: 205
Views: 29987

Re: What can be done about lift and coast...?

I'm afraid it would only be possible by banning radio communication altogether, but this has important safety consequences. I don't think I agree with the safety argument, unless you're talking about banning RC overnight with the way the cars are currently set up? Clearly, the cars are currently de...
by flavio81
Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What can be done about lift and coast...?
Replies: 205
Views: 29987

Re: What can be done about lift and coast...?

Pointless thread. F1 has always been about maximizing the performance of the car and if you want to maximize the performance you need to reduce WEIGHT, and fuel will always be HEAVY, so F1 teams will always try to put as little fuel as possible, and thus to save fuel by all possible methods. Other f...
by flavio81
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rosberg's ability (or lack of) on Race Day
Replies: 389
Views: 67506

Re: Rosberg's ability (or lack of) on Race Day

I don't think his speed in a race is the big problem, i think that is very good. Where he lacks is his race management and especially fighting in the pack. He also seems to be weak under pressure. I think in 2014 Nico threw away more race wins than I think I have ever seen from a single driver in a...
by flavio81
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?
Replies: 303
Views: 52527

Re: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?

I'm baffled by the results. Way way to much love for Button on this forum. Given the forum is filled with mainly British supporters why do you find that shocking? I'm sure on a forum filled with mainly Vettel fans the support would be overwhelmingly towards the German driver and his countrymen. But...
by flavio81
Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It has begun....
Replies: 72
Views: 18189

Re: It has begun....

Damon Hill (son of Graham) was a very decent racer, same for Jacques Villeneuve (son of Gilles); Nicolas Prost isn't doing bad at all outside of F1 and Nelson Piquet Jr. was also a good F1 driver (that's my opinion, of course.)
by flavio81
Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alain Prost: the most efficient F1 driver ever?
Replies: 334
Views: 51731

Re: Alain Prost: the most efficient F1 driver ever?

For me Prost is the ultimate racer of the modern era and my idol.
by flavio81
Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jenson Button's surprise appearance today...
Replies: 22
Views: 10478

Re: Jenson Button's surprise appearance today...

Wow, i wish i was that guy!
by flavio81
Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso and Button confirmed for 2015
Replies: 217
Views: 45583

Re: Alonso and Button confirmed for 2015

w1Y! wrote:As with a lot of things Japanese lately I will predict a difficult season for these two
Well then, let's see the japanese now yutaw taw.
by flavio81
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Best 2015 Pairing
Replies: 62
Views: 12654

Re: Best 2015 Pairing

________ _____ ______ McLaren JB&FA/ Honda __ FA&JB : FA&JB Honda _ FA&JB :: FA&JB Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda McLaren FA&JB : Honda _ FA&JB.FA&JB.FA&JB _ FA&JB.FA&JB.FA&JB Best of the 2015...
by flavio81
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Best 2015 Pairing
Replies: 62
Views: 12654

Re: Best 2015 Pairing

My ranking, and perhaps i'll annoy some people here: 1. McLaren: Alonso and Button For me this is easily the best pairing in THEORY. For me Alonso is the best of the grid and i rank Button on par with Hamilton and above Rosberg. This ranking not on pure speed but on results and ability to be opportu...
by flavio81
Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso and Button confirmed for 2015
Replies: 217
Views: 45583

Re: Alonso and Button confirmed for 2015

Alonso is the guy who got matched by a rookie Lewis Hamilton. Button is the guy who matched an experienced, world champion Lewis Hamilton. I'm expecting a close battle between BUT and ALO next year. I'm expecting BUT to get close to the level of performance of ALO. If he does, then this already woul...
by flavio81
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hulkenberg or Perez?
Replies: 132
Views: 29016

Re: Hulkenberg or Perez?

For me the answer is very easy -- Hulkenberg. I also think that he could have given Hamilton a hard time if he had the same car.

However Perez is the more exciting driver, and i am always glad to see him up in the podium.
by flavio81
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who Really is the Best Driver in Formula One?
Replies: 105
Views: 22769

Re: Who Really is the Best Driver in Formula One?

I think that the answer to this question boils down to whether you believe that the Prost or Senna attitude is better. The Prost attitude is a pragmatic approach based around being consistently on the podium throughout the season and seizing victories when they present themselves. Qualifying is see...
by flavio81
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
Replies: 69
Views: 15683

Re: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?

In my memory, 1982 (Keke Rosberg) and 1986 (Alain Prost) stand out as the prime examples. There might be a few more, but I can't remember them at this moment. Agree. Perhaps Senna 1990 could be added to the list, since Prost was totally a match for Senna that year, and could have won the title if i...
by flavio81
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 drivers and "developing the car" skills
Replies: 50
Views: 11624

Re: F1 drivers and "developing the car" skills

Come on, guys, we have debated this topic to death in this forum, since 2008 or so.
by flavio81
Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rubens Barrichello - 2014 Brazilian Stock Car Champion
Replies: 13
Views: 4574

Re: Rubens Barrichello - 2014 Brazilian Stock Car Champion

I'm very happy for him, he was one of my favorite drivers of the grid.

Note that he already had won the brazilian karting champion for 5 consecutive times in Brazil before joining F1. So it's more like a return to the roots for Rubens -- being the best driver in Brazil again.
by flavio81
Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Top 3's of F1
Replies: 22
Views: 5713

Re: Top 3's of F1

Driver of all time 1. Alain PROST 2. Juan Manuel FANGIO 3. Michael SCHUMACHER (or Ayrton SENNA or Niki LAUDA or Jackie STEWART, take your pick.) Teams from anytime Can't nominate, because Renault, Ferrari, Williams and McLaren have treated some of their drivers badly. Cars of all time 1. McLaren MP4...
by flavio81
Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton, Rosberg & Button
Replies: 120
Views: 25615

Re: Hamilton, Rosberg & Button

Interesting...

Button was amazing in 2011. If he was just better at handling difficult cars...
by flavio81
Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RESPECT to Nco Rosberg!
Replies: 151
Views: 26638

Re: RESPECT to Nco Rosberg!

It was widely believed that Lewis Hamilton was the faster qualifier of the current F1 drivers. Nico Rosberg has proven this year that he's the fastest qualifier in F1 today. Not bad at all. As for the WDC, it is more or less obvious that Hamilton did it better this year. But the big surprise has bee...
by flavio81
Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3798924

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Kimi has indeed had a horrible year. That's not really a question. But you know what, as a fan, he's awesome! Plain and simple. Modern "Kind of Spa". 2007 F1 World Champion. Last Ferrari F1 World Champion. Wheel-to-wheel dogfighter. Entered F1 on very little experience. Has raced open wheel cars, r...
by flavio81
Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who do you WANT to win the title?
Replies: 48
Views: 10423

Re: Who do you WANT to win the title?

Usman wrote:I want Kimi to win :(
I also want Kimi to win this one!!
by flavio81
Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How useful is the Fastest Lap as a Statistic?
Replies: 34
Views: 8391

Re: How useful is the Fastest Lap as a Statistic?

Blinky McSquinty, you really are a gifted artist...
by flavio81
Wed Oct 22, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vintage F1 thread
Replies: 180
Views: 317814

Re: Vintage F1 thread

Interview with Alain Prost. What a legend: http://bbs.hupu.com/5113933.html Good to have Prost's side published. I'd not put money on Fangio, Ascari, Moss, Clark or Schumacher to beat Prost in same-cars! The number of wins he racked up against Senna in 88-89 was amazing. To me Prost and Stewart see...
by flavio81
Tue Sep 16, 2014 12:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why are lap times so close across the grid? Gary Anderson...
Replies: 8
Views: 4141

Re: Why are lap times so close across the grid? Gary Anderso

j man wrote:Now, due to a combination of the heavily restrictive technical regs and the widespread use of finite-element and CFD software to optimise every single component, most teams converge on the same solution to most design aspects of the car.
Fully agree!!
by flavio81
Tue Sep 16, 2014 12:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari's "Aerodynamic Solutions"
Replies: 18
Views: 5882

Re: Ferrari's "Aerodynamic Solutions"

Coming back to the Ferrari engine debacle with Luca Marmorini being fired, I've been wondering about something. Now, firstly, let me say that I'm not trained in engineering or any kind of field that relates to engines, so maybe I'm totally out of line. My question is, if, as Marmorini has claimed i...
by flavio81
Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula E
Replies: 881
Views: 204448

Re: Formula E

shift wrote:
GoOnJenson wrote:SATO IS RACING THIS WEEKEND!
Wow, unleash the Sato! :D
1 more reason to not miss this weekend's race!
SATO!!
by flavio81
Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula e - who are you supporting?
Replies: 29
Views: 7304

Re: Formula e - who are you supporting?

Many drivers to support!!

Of course my #1 choice is the great Nick Heidfeld!! I'd support all ex-F1 drivers but i particularly would like to see both Bruno Senna and Nicolas Prost doing very well.
by flavio81
Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo v. Vergne: Were they evenly matched?
Replies: 81
Views: 16498

Re: Ricciardo v. Vergne: Were they evenly matched?

Heikki also matched Lewis in quali. Granted he was usually pretty close to Lewis positionally, but over the period when they were teammates Lewis out-qualified him 26-9 with 11 poles to Heikki's 1. So he was about as close to Lewis as Jenson in qualifying, although not in the races. Not quite match...
by flavio81
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2015 Uberthread [MERGED]
Replies: 2131
Views: 390083

Re: Jenson Buttons future uncertain as McLaren chase Alonso.

Vettel may have had a top car, but he showed he can adapt to varying scenarios and learn how to best make use of his equipment. It's 2014 and Ricciardo's performance in this year's Red Bull, show that perhaps Vettel is not so good to adapt to "varying scenarios" and not so good at making best use o...