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- Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:08 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Murray Walker Puts Neck out there: HAM v SCH v SEN
- Replies: 63
- Views: 11375
Re: Murray Walker Puts Neck out there: HAM v SCH v SEN
I still can't agree with this. Lewis is obviously prolific and his talent is outstanding. But even if Schumacher and Senna tainted their careers with dirty or questionable tactics, are they not still the most talented? Thing is, what are we debating here? Is Murray saying he's the most talented? Th...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:00 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: He's back.. BBC reporting Alonso has signed for Renault 2021
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6566
Re: He's back.. BBC reporting Alonso has signed for Renault
Biased, as Alonso had been my favourite driver prior to his exit, but I do think it's good for the sport to have former world champions on the grid, and drivers of mixed ages. It keeps things fresh. I don't support the idea that it would have been better to give the seat to a rookie. I don't see wh...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:12 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: He's back.. BBC reporting Alonso has signed for Renault 2021
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6566
Re: He's back.. BBC reporting Alonso has signed for Renault
Biased, as Alonso had been my favourite driver prior to his exit, but I do think it's good for the sport to have former world champions on the grid, and drivers of mixed ages. It keeps things fresh. I don't support the idea that it would have been better to give the seat to a rookie. I don't see wh...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: He's back.. BBC reporting Alonso has signed for Renault 2021
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6566
Re: He's back.. BBC reporting Alonso has signed for Renault
Biased, as Alonso had been my favourite driver prior to his exit, but I do think it's good for the sport to have former world champions on the grid, and drivers of mixed ages. It keeps things fresh. I don't support the idea that it would have been better to give the seat to a rookie. I don't see why...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:17 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The inevitable question...
- Replies: 175
- Views: 35025
Re: The inevitable question...
A bit early for this discussion but if Leclerc beats Vettel this season the 2017-2018 may be looked at again. The assumption has always been Hamilton = Vettel (approximately) that might change in the future. It won't change anything for me. I already think Ferrari had the car to win 2017 and 2018, ...
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:37 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Your Views on Refuelling During Races
- Replies: 45
- Views: 14158
Your Views on Refuelling During Races
One thing I've noticed is that whenever the idea of bringing back refuelling during races comes up, it always splits opinion. In the past, I haven't felt strongly one way or another about it, but in recent seasons, as I find myself tiring of the Merc-Ferrari-Red Bull domination over the rest of the ...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:28 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Predictions for the 2019 season
- Replies: 62
- Views: 23826
Re: Predictions for the 2019 season
WDC: 1 - Lewis Hamilton 2 - Max Verstappen 3 - Daniel Ricciardo 4 - Valteri Bottas 5 - Sebastian Vettel WCC: 1 - Red Bull 2 - Mercedes 3 - Ferrari 4 - McLaren 5 - Renault 6 - Williams 7 - Force India 8 - Sauber 9 - Haas 10 - Toro Rosso Race Winners: Hamilton Verstappen Ricciardo Bottas Vettel Alons...
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:52 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2019 PF1 TMW Predictions: Sauber
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5434
Re: 2019 PF1 TMW Predictions: Sauber
Sorry all, I went against the grain and voted Giovinazzi. His brief debut in F1, whenever it was, wasn't great, I'll give you that. So that counts against him. But Kimi Raikkonen is one of the most overrated drivers in F1 in the last ten years, and has a poor record against teammates in recent times...
- Tue May 15, 2018 7:55 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 needs faster safety cars!
- Replies: 69
- Views: 29733
Re: F1 needs faster safety cars!
They could create an actual F1 car, with relatively basic aero and use it as a safety car.
Or use something like a GP2 car.
Is there a reason the safety car can't be open-wheel?
Or use something like a GP2 car.
Is there a reason the safety car can't be open-wheel?
- Fri May 04, 2018 8:19 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Time to talk about Grosjean
- Replies: 86
- Views: 26276
Re: Time to talk about Grosjean
He was one of the better drivers on the grid for much of the 2013 season. But besides that I must admit he has been bad or mediocre. Not sure what to make of this season. I’ve read somewhere that this year’s Haas car has an understeery balance by nature and it suits Kmag more than Rogro. I really t...
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:02 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Predictions after testing and before the first race
- Replies: 48
- Views: 22687
Re: Predictions after testing and before the first race
First part of the season;
Mercedes
Ferrari
Red Bull
+ 0.8s
McLaren
Renault
Haas
+ 0.5s
Williams
Force India
+ 0.5s
Toro Rosso
Sauber
Mercedes
Ferrari
Red Bull
+ 0.8s
McLaren
Renault
Haas
+ 0.5s
Williams
Force India
+ 0.5s
Toro Rosso
Sauber
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:26 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2018 Winter Testing Thread
- Replies: 722
- Views: 181932
Re: 2018 Winter Testing Thread
I know it's early days, but.... 1 Vandoorne McLaren 1m19.854s 2 Hamilton Mercedes 1m19.984s 3 Vettel Ferrari 1m20.692s 4 Sainz Renault 1m20.940s 5 Alonso McLaren 1m21.113s Sainz is faster than Alonso despite being on mediums, and only a second off Vandoorne's hypersoft time. I'm starting to worry th...
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:17 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: McLaren MCL33 Unveiled!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 24596
Re: McLaren MCL33 Unveiled!
I like the livery too. Outside of the front wing, the aero looks pretty basic. I presume this will be related to their statement about unveiling just a basic version of the car before having a major "Race One Upgrade". I find that interesting because it means we won't have any clue whatsoever about ...
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:29 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 2018 Baseless Predictions Thread
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20394
Re: The 2018 Baseless Predictions Thread
Ok, bold and baseless predictions are one thing. But your very first choice is Hamilton for the WDC. I'd argue that this is the most logical choice! Ah, well, I didn't mean silly predictions. So you are guessing to the best of your ability, but at this stage, before testing has even begun, one coul...
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 2018 Baseless Predictions Thread
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20394
The 2018 Baseless Predictions Thread
So come on, then... Before they've even set foot in Barcelona, I thought we should make some bold predictions ahead of the season which we can refer back to in about 9 months' time and laugh about, or rub everyone's faces in. - Top Five in the WDC. - Complete finishing order of the WCC. - Race Winne...
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:55 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Red Bull RB14
- Replies: 35
- Views: 18807
Re: Red Bull RB14
Looks fast....
Guess it depends how much it'll be held back by that Renault engine.
Guess it depends how much it'll be held back by that Renault engine.
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:26 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Rank the 2018 line-ups
- Replies: 44
- Views: 24523
Re: Rank the 2018 line-ups
1. Red Bull (2 stellar drivers) 2. Mercedes (1 stellar and 1 very assured high performer) 3. Renault (2 drivers at the top, just shy of both being top tier drivers) 4. McLaren (1 stellar and 1 talent, shy of experience) 5. Force India (both are really good, with Ocon being a star that'll keep on ri...
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:53 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Massa on the top 5 drivers he raced against in F1
- Replies: 111
- Views: 63874
Re: Massa on the top 5 drivers he raced against in F1
Yeah, I fully expected to read this post and come away from it wondering that on Earth Felipe had been smoking. But, frankly, I can't really argue. I'd rate them 1 = Alonso/Hamilton, 2 = Schumacher, 3 = Verstappen, 4 = Vettel. But as they're all undeniably extremely fast drivers, the difference is p...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:14 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is Hamilton now rising to be the best of his generation?
- Replies: 405
- Views: 119034
Re: Is Hamilton now rising to be the best of his generation?
For me? Alonso . He's just relentless, consistently one of the best starters on the grid, one of the best wheel-to-wheel racers, best hard-chargers, best attackers, best defenders. He's the complete package. Aside from his 2007 shenanigans, I always saw this in him and admired him, but his 2012 seas...
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:44 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is There Actually Any Debate About the Top 5?
- Replies: 122
- Views: 34477
Re: Is There Actually Any Debate About the Top 5?
I think one could argue that Vettel may be at the bottom of that Top Five, owed to his drubbing by Ricciardo in the latter's debut year for Red Bull.
But besides that, yes. That's your Top Five and all are likely to be pretty evenly matched.
But besides that, yes. That's your Top Five and all are likely to be pretty evenly matched.
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:09 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ideal 2018 Grid Lineup
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14758
Re: Ideal 2018 Grid Lineup
Mercedes: Hamilton & Alonso Ferrari: Ricciardo & Bottas Red Bull: Vettel & Verstappen McLaren: Wehrlein & Sainz Williams: Massa & Stroll Renault: Hulkenberg & Kubica Force India: Perez & Ocon Toro Rosso: Kvyat & Other. Haas: Grosjean & Other. Sauber: Anyone. Pay drivers. All other drivers to lose th...
- Mon May 15, 2017 12:54 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ferrari/Mercedes has the faster car? (post barcelona & on)
- Replies: 1511
- Views: 466708
Re: Ferrari/Mercedes has the faster car? (post barcelona &
Ferrari is the faster car, especially in the races. If you had Ricciardo / Verstappen in the Ferrari then I believe they could be locking out front rows and achieving even more victories with that machinery. Hamilton is making the difference and making the Merc look equal or even faster at certain s...
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Return of Non-Championship Races
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6653
The Return of Non-Championship Races
Was reading this article this morning; 'Ross Brawn moots non-championship F1 races to trial new formats' http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/128312/brawn-moots-return-of-nonchampionship-races I wondered what peoples' views are on having one non-championship race per year, perhaps mid-season,...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:30 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Underdog winners
- Replies: 58
- Views: 19948
Re: Underdog winners
POBRatings wrote:2004: Trulli 7th fastest package.
I agree that this was an underdog victory, but how do you calculate that he was driving the 7th fastest package? Renault finished P3 in the championship that year.
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:30 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Damon Hill - Better than his reputation?
- Replies: 156
- Views: 38379
Re: Damon Hill - Better than his reputation?
I think it's convenient you'd leave out 1999, when Hill was destroyed 54 - 7 by Heinz Harald Frentzen. He had a number of retirements that season but was embarrassingly outperformed. 1994: You can't count that. Senna took pole in all three of his starts. He was comprehensively faster than Hill. 1994...
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:56 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Bring on 2017 - Hopes & Fears!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 18649
Re: Bring on 2017 - Hopes & Fears!
Hopes;
- Fernando Alonso is a title contender.
- At least two or three teams have race-winning cars.
- Williams don't fall too far behind.
- Racing is exciting & close.
- We get the odd surprise result.
Fears;
- All of the above not happening.
- Fernando Alonso is a title contender.
- At least two or three teams have race-winning cars.
- Williams don't fall too far behind.
- Racing is exciting & close.
- We get the odd surprise result.
Fears;
- All of the above not happening.
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:01 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Who do you want to win the next 5 championships?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 10345
Re: Who do you want to win the next 5 championships?
2017 - Fernando Alonso
2018 - Fernando Alonso
2019 - Lewis Hamilton
2020 - Daniel Ricciardo
2021 - Max Verstappen
2018 - Fernando Alonso
2019 - Lewis Hamilton
2020 - Daniel Ricciardo
2021 - Max Verstappen
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Another bull in waiting: Door could re-open for Lamborghini
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10231
Re: Another bull in waiting: Door could re-open for Lamborgh
Sadly, nothing to get even remotely excited about.
Domenicali's words reveal only that Lamborghini have no intention of entering F1 at present. It's a pipe dream.
Domenicali's words reveal only that Lamborghini have no intention of entering F1 at present. It's a pipe dream.
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:43 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Teammate Duels 2017
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5210
Re: Teammate Duels 2017
Mercedes: Hamilton should beat Bottas. If the car enjoys a similar level of dominance to that of 2016, I expect it to be close than if Merc was second or third quickest, however. Red Bull: One of the hardest ones to call. Unless some misfortune strikes, I would expect Ricciardo to be a handful of po...
- Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:56 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Bottas do against Hamilton?
- Replies: 129
- Views: 51378
Re: How will Bottas do against Hamilton?
If the Merc has a pace advantage similar to that of 2016: 89%
If it is not the quickest car: 70%
If it is not the quickest car: 70%
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:44 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?
- Replies: 295
- Views: 66209
Re: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?
An Alonso fan here. I'm only really happy if the better driver wins the championship when it's between two teammates. So seeing Rosberg take it would be disappointing, as Hamilton is clearly superior and but for reliability issues would almost certainly be ahead at this point. It could be worse, how...
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Imola to replace Monza for 2017 onwards?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6514
Re: Imola to replace Monza for 2017 onwards?
I wouldn't be devastated to see Monza go (although hopefully not permanently), as I do find the Italian Grand Prix to be something of an anti-climax; it's the shortest race of the year, only very occasionally do we get thrilling races. I'm not saying Imola is any better for excitement, but at least ...
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Wet Starts - When was the last time?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8244
Wet Starts - When was the last time?
When was the last time we started a wet race from the line rather than behind the safety car? It feels like an age.
I personally felt that the safety car was left out too long - as always - and that they could have gone racing a good deal sooner.
I personally felt that the safety car was left out too long - as always - and that they could have gone racing a good deal sooner.
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:24 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Just who is the best F1 driver on the grid?
- Replies: 427
- Views: 64978
Re: Just who is the best F1 driver on the grid?
From my own observations; 1. Hamilton / Alonso / Ricciardo Capable of beating the best drivers on the grid. Aside from a few hitches, they are invariably formidably quick all over a weekend. All have extremely good - if not perfect - records vs team mates. Ricciardo is more on an unknown quantity, b...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Official 2016 pecking order prediction! (Poll added)
- Replies: 111
- Views: 27266
Re: Official 2016 pecking order prediction!
I know it's only day one, but I feel I need to make small revisions after seeing the initial test... Tier 1: Championship contenders, will win the majority of races Mercedes Ferrari Tier 2: Regular podium contenders, might sneak a win Red Bull Williams Tier 3: Regular points contenders, might sneak ...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2016 1st Test - Catalunya
- Replies: 292
- Views: 60371
Re: 2016 1st Test - Catalunya
Button: "We're obviously not going to be the quickest car at this test, and probably won't be for most of the year, but as long as we can see improvements, the feeling of the car is good and something to build on." http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/122913 Button has already warned that the...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:45 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Manor MRT05
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5480
Re: Manor MRT05
Sadly, the car looks under-developed compared to the rest of the field - even the Haas is clearly more aerodynamically advanced.
While I still believe they'll close the gap by some margin, I think the new Manor car will trail the field again.
While I still believe they'll close the gap by some margin, I think the new Manor car will trail the field again.
- Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:38 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Official 2016 pecking order prediction! (Poll added)
- Replies: 111
- Views: 27266
Re: Official 2016 pecking order prediction!
Tier 1: Championship contenders, will win the majority of races Mercedes Ferrari Tier 2: Regular podium contenders, might sneak a win Red Bull Williams McLaren Tier 3: Regular points contenders, might sneak a podium Force India Renault Toro Rosso Tier 4: Lower points contenders Sauber Haas Manor-Me...
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:33 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Daft, funny and unbelievable but genuine F1 rumours
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10537
Re: Daft, funny and unbelievable but genuine F1 rumours
Upon reading this thread title, I thought immediately of Pedro de la Rosa who, after several good performances replacing Montoya in the 2006 McLaren, was very nearly offered the 2007 drive instead of Hamilton. We'd have had an all-Spanish pairing of Alonso - de la Rosa in the race-winning McLaren ca...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:11 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Can they do it again?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 10247
Re: Can they do it again?
Lewis Hamilton Easily. At this moment, you'd have to agree that he has the best chance of the lot. Sebastian Vettel He's the youngest in the list, and he's in a strong team with an inferior teammate. He'll do it again. Jenson Button Nope. Circumstances would have to be right; a front-running car wi...