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by Centauri
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: 11243

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...
by Centauri
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: 6486

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...
by Centauri
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: 6486

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...
by Centauri
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: 6486

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...
by Centauri
Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The inevitable question...
Replies: 175
Views: 34825

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, ...
by Centauri
Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your Views on Refuelling During Races
Replies: 45
Views: 14061

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 ...
by Centauri
Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Predictions for the 2019 season
Replies: 62
Views: 23694

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...
by Centauri
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:52 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2019 PF1 TMW Predictions: Sauber
Replies: 11
Views: 5416

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...
by Centauri
Tue May 15, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 needs faster safety cars!
Replies: 69
Views: 29642

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?
by Centauri
Fri May 04, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Time to talk about Grosjean
Replies: 86
Views: 26143

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...
by Centauri
Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Predictions after testing and before the first race
Replies: 48
Views: 22605

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
by Centauri
Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Winter Testing Thread
Replies: 722
Views: 180849

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...
by Centauri
Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren MCL33 Unveiled!
Replies: 73
Views: 24444

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 ...
by Centauri
Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 2018 Baseless Predictions Thread
Replies: 41
Views: 19867

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...
by Centauri
Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 2018 Baseless Predictions Thread
Replies: 41
Views: 19867

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...
by Centauri
Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull RB14
Replies: 35
Views: 18770

Re: Red Bull RB14

Looks fast....

Guess it depends how much it'll be held back by that Renault engine.
by Centauri
Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank the 2018 line-ups
Replies: 44
Views: 24436

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...
by Centauri
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: 63464

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...
by Centauri
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: 117981

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...
by Centauri
Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is There Actually Any Debate About the Top 5?
Replies: 122
Views: 34324

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.
by Centauri
Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ideal 2018 Grid Lineup
Replies: 32
Views: 14721

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...
by Centauri
Mon May 15, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari/Mercedes has the faster car? (post barcelona & on)
Replies: 1511
Views: 463250

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...
by Centauri
Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Return of Non-Championship Races
Replies: 20
Views: 6626

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,...
by Centauri
Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Underdog winners
Replies: 58
Views: 19889

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.
by Centauri
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Damon Hill - Better than his reputation?
Replies: 156
Views: 38248

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...
by Centauri
Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bring on 2017 - Hopes & Fears!
Replies: 73
Views: 18564

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.
by Centauri
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: 10285

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
by Centauri
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: 10185

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.
by Centauri
Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Teammate Duels 2017
Replies: 23
Views: 5190

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...
by Centauri
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How will Bottas do against Hamilton?
Replies: 129
Views: 51165

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%
by Centauri
Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?
Replies: 295
Views: 65946

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...
by Centauri
Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Imola to replace Monza for 2017 onwards?
Replies: 29
Views: 6477

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 ...
by Centauri
Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Wet Starts - When was the last time?
Replies: 39
Views: 8207

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.
by Centauri
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: 64632

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...
by Centauri
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2016 pecking order prediction! (Poll added)
Replies: 111
Views: 27145

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 ...
by Centauri
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 1st Test - Catalunya
Replies: 292
Views: 60057

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...
by Centauri
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor MRT05
Replies: 29
Views: 5456

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.
by Centauri
Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2016 pecking order prediction! (Poll added)
Replies: 111
Views: 27145

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...
by Centauri
Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Daft, funny and unbelievable but genuine F1 rumours
Replies: 34
Views: 10472

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...
by Centauri
Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Can they do it again?
Replies: 53
Views: 10187

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...