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by speedysoprano
Thu May 31, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
Replies: 123
Views: 29851

Re: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

I think Hartley's results have largely been down to poor luck- sure, one or two poor decisions too, but there's been a lot of luck involved. He should be given a chance to settle in, at the very least.
by speedysoprano
Mon May 14, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: [Merged] F2 races Wow.... you should be watching
Replies: 180
Views: 60544

Re: F2 races..... Wow

The F2 was more fun to watch than the F1 this weekend by a large margin, in my opinion. The racecraft, reflexes and respect those guys show could teach a few F1 drivers a thing or two. I've always followed F2/GP2 to some degree but I won't be missing any races this year, there's so much unbelievable...
by speedysoprano
Fri May 04, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo 2019 contract. Where will he end up?
Replies: 31
Views: 10600

Re: Ricciardo 2019 contract. Where will he end up?

Ricciardo is performing at a level Webber never reached, and has been for a long time. I'm a huge Webber fan (from the same hometown and even high school, though he left before I started) but there are two reasons Ricciardo won't get "Webbered": firstly, his performance level is higher compared to V...
by speedysoprano
Tue May 01, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 506
Views: 123290

Re: 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

Bottas would be leading the WDC had he won. Very unlucky for him. Grosjean is driving very poorly. Haas should be looking elsewhere for next season. Perhaps young Mr. Leclerc may find himself alongside K-Mag next year? I believe HAAS choose their own drivers? Still a Ferrari family team. That aside...
by speedysoprano
Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: When, and to where, will Ricciardo move? [A: 2019, Renault]
Replies: 643
Views: 186043

Re: when, and to where, will the Ricciardo move take place?

I think Ricciardo is very smart and incredibly savvy. I doubt he'll go to Ferrari if he's a nailed on No.2, nor will he stay at RBR if the team keep favouring Verstappen. I am certain there is a lot more going on behind the scenes and it will probably all become clear when he makes his decision. Not...
by speedysoprano
Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 506
Views: 123290

Re: 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

mikeyg123 wrote:Bottas would be leading the WDC had he won. Very unlucky for him.

Grosjean is driving very poorly. Haas should be looking elsewhere for next season.
Perhaps young Mr. Leclerc may find himself alongside K-Mag next year?
by speedysoprano
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who was at fault, Ricciardo or Verstappen? (Baku 2018)
Replies: 331
Views: 87915

Re: Who was at fault, Ricciardo or Verstappen? (Baku 2018)

I feel like it's about 70%/30% Max/Daniel in this instance. I don't think there was anything particularly wrong about what Daniel tried to do - however, I think it was a hamfisted attempt and he has perhaps clarified that in shouldering his share of the blame. Let's just say it wasn't one of his bes...
by speedysoprano
Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 657
Views: 122370

Re: 2017 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

I wasn't able to see the race this weekend but could follow autosports livefeed. Pleased for Hamilton to win the race, that's 10 years of wins each F1 season. Bottas was quite impressive on saturday but can only blame himself for the spin, it was a silly and costly mistake. Iron out the mistakes an...
by speedysoprano
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 657
Views: 122370

Re: 2017 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Sorry - but waiting till the guy has committed and only THEN moving and moving to say you have to move again or you'll hit me - is just dangerous driving Max is just lucky Daniel is good enough to avoid the accident For me it's unacceptable - it's the move or crash mentality - and is not good drivi...
by speedysoprano
Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mexico 2016: Verstappen vs Vettel
Replies: 29
Views: 8889

Re: Mexico 2016: Verstappen vs Vettel

I thought so - but also thought LH should have got a penalty from the first lap I see this as different for a few reasons. 1. They are not as harsh on first corner incidents. The brakes/tyres/cars are all not up to temperature etc. 2. Hamilton after he released his brakes straightened up as he went...
by speedysoprano
Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 532
Views: 91013

Re: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Cars get slowed down in dirty air all the time. Don't see how it's any less fair that Vettel got in Verstappen's yesterday. While Vettel was catching, but still 3+ seconds behind Verstappen, Ricciardo was already catching Vettel at nearly 2 seconds per lap. I sincerely doubt Verstappen was backing ...
by speedysoprano
Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: When will Verstappen become WDC?
Replies: 59
Views: 16763

Re: When will Verstappen become WDC?

I'm not saying he doesn't have a chance, I'm saying his chances are as good as Webber's were. In 2010 Webber was treated as a number 2 driver and still was ahead of Vettel with one race to go, so he certainly had a chance. Which strongly suggests that he was more than good enough to win a world cha...
by speedysoprano
Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: When will Verstappen become WDC?
Replies: 59
Views: 16763

Re: When will Verstappen become WDC?

While I'd hesitate to go that deep, there are certainly, from an Australians point of view, disturbing noises coming from Marko that bear an eerie resemblance to the Webber - Vettel days, as indicated from this news.com and the linked f1.com articles from early September. http://www.news.com.au/spo...
by speedysoprano
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 532
Views: 91013

Re: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Cars get slowed down in dirty air all the time. Don't see how it's any less fair that Vettel got in Verstappen's yesterday. While Vettel was catching, but still 3+ seconds behind Verstappen, Ricciardo was already catching Vettel at nearly 2 seconds per lap. I sincerely doubt Verstappen was backing V...
by speedysoprano
Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Verstappen, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso - crash kids
Replies: 217
Views: 39094

Re: Verstappen, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso - crash kids

Ric managed the transition to top driver without any crashing at all. I don't see how it is a right of passage, as you are putting it. :nod: Quite. And yet, some people seem to think that makes him a lesser driver.... ? Hey, at least Red Bull have one driver they can trust to get the car home, and ...
by speedysoprano
Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Verstappen, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso - crash kids
Replies: 217
Views: 39094

Re: Verstappen, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso - crash kids

The future's a tombstone if he keeps playing chicken with people. Just like it was for Hamilton and Vettel? Like I said, people love being drama queens. and others love being in denial. it's not simply aggressive driving, but IMO it's dangerous driving. In two races now he's made what I feel are ve...
by speedysoprano
Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 German Grand Prix
Replies: 59
Views: 12121

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 German Grand Prix

As for Verstappen, I agree that his one-lap pace is disappointing by the standard of the greats, but he has had possibly the most difficult first two teammates ever for a starting driver. I agree that until he can start matching Ricciardo in qualifying it does put a damper on the GOAT talk; if he's...
by speedysoprano
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196705

Re: Silly Season 2017

Well my understanding is that Magnussen would be the driver to be replaced by the likes of Buemi or someone similar, Ocon would be replacing Palmer. Ocon is clearly a talent of the future, but I'm far from convinced that Buemi would be an upgrade over Magnussen. Unless there's some trouble with Kev...
by speedysoprano
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 German Grand Prix
Replies: 59
Views: 12121

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 German Grand Prix

I feel like ric should be getting snaps for being a qualifying god. But every race it seems Martin is extremely suprised to see Ric produce a lap of wonder & beat max in Q3. It's a bit odd. Daniel Ricciardo was my driver of the day - he drove an extremely classy race, as usual, and it really worked...
by speedysoprano
Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kvyat contract not be be renewed
Replies: 86
Views: 14479

Re: Kvyat contract not be be renewed

Not unexpected this is. So Russia has to root for a another hopeful after Petrov and Kvyat. Don't know if Sirotkin is still in the picture somewhere? I think Sirotkin is good enough to drive in F1 although he has made some silly mistakes in GP2 this year, he has the speed. I've been watching GP2 wi...
by speedysoprano
Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Watching the Canadian GP while in Hungary
Replies: 6
Views: 2098

Re: Watching the Canadian GP while in Hungary

Thank you all - I think we'll go to one of the bars mentioned. It'll be an evening race in Hungarian time, so ideal, really!
by speedysoprano
Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Watching the Canadian GP while in Hungary
Replies: 6
Views: 2098

Watching the Canadian GP while in Hungary

The Husband and I are going on holiday to Budapest next week and will be there over the Canadian GP weekend. We don't want to miss the race, and I'm having trouble finding out whether it's on TV there or if we have to find somewhere that's showing it. All my Google searches are just turning up count...
by speedysoprano
Mon May 16, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RedBull change - Ricciardo the new Webber?
Replies: 155
Views: 27986

Re: RedBull change - Ricciardo the new Webber?

Guys please. The tires lasted long enough for both Max and Kimi but what if they didnt? Then it would be the best strategy too? It was a gamble for both teams, or maybe the best strategy was not clear That's how I feel about it. A real shame for RIC but honestly don't think the team did it on purpo...
by speedysoprano
Mon May 16, 2016 10:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RedBull change - Ricciardo the new Webber?
Replies: 155
Views: 27986

Re: RedBull change - Ricciardo the new Webber?

I like both Ricciardo and Verstapen, 50/50. So although Verstappen did show that he can get up to speed in a new car very impressively, Ricciardo really displayed why is is such a hot item. In Q2 Verstappen was a half second quicker, but that also means that the tires he starts on will not be as go...
by speedysoprano
Sat May 14, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RedBull change - Ricciardo the new Webber?
Replies: 155
Views: 27986

Re: RedBull change - Ricciardo the new Webber?

I must admit to worrying about this myself, but that's possibly because I'm Australian... Verstappen did a fine job today, it was impressive to see him so close (and even ahead for a bit) but Ricciardo showed his true class at the end of Q3, like he usually does. I doubt very much it will be one sid...
by speedysoprano
Tue Mar 03, 2015 12:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso crash/missing Melbourne [MERGED]
Replies: 837
Views: 183260

Re: Alonso will not race in Australlia

Either something medical has happened that they're not telling us, or something has happened within the team that they're not telling us.

Sure, it's their prerogative, but it'd be nice to know.
by speedysoprano
Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 5 races next season will start earlier
Replies: 21
Views: 5113

Re: 5 races next season will start earlier

I actually miss when Melbourne qualy was at 5AM or something in GMT+1. It was sort of a ritual setting your alarm for 4.50, jumping out of bed as soon as you heard it to put a pot of coffee on, turn on the TV and feel the utter bliss of hearing your commentators welcome you to the new season after ...
by speedysoprano
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: An off-season caption with Roscoe
Replies: 31
Views: 7882

Re: An off-season caption with Roscoe

enviroman wrote:Celeb 1 - "I love that I can take a dump wherever I want and some guy runs after me and cleans it up"
Celeb 2 - "Woof"




Celeb 1 - "and I've learnt how to lick my own balls"
:lol: :thumbup:
by speedysoprano
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Paddock heroes and villains of 2014 - no drivers
Replies: 7
Views: 3263

Re: Paddock heroes and villains of 2014 - no drivers

Another vote for Niki Lauda as a hero - I'd add Toto Wolff to that, as well, as he actually came across as a human being, which I'm not sure I've seen any other team principal do. As for villains, I'd say that Red Bull have to fall into that category, despite having my favourite driver on the grid. ...
by speedysoprano
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Gary Hartstein - former F1 Doctor
Replies: 55
Views: 13902

Re: Gary Hartstein - former F1 Doctor

I think he didn't do anything wrong with his posts about Schumacher. He was just using publicly available information about Shcumacher and his knowledge. Schumacher family or FIA cannot stop him from doing that. If anyone doesn't like his opinions, it's not reason to force him to stop writing his b...
by speedysoprano
Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sebastian Vettel to Ferrari 2015
Replies: 392
Views: 79303

Re: Sebastian Vettel to Ferrari 2015

I guess we will never know what went on behind closed doors, and particularly Vettel's own mind. Maybe the possibility of driving for a team like Ferrari, even given their controversial nature and the performance problems the car had this year, was still too much of a dream for Vettel to pass up. Wh...
by speedysoprano
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The day you realised your driver wasn't as good?
Replies: 173
Views: 32777

Re: The day you realised your driver wasn't as good?

Webber in 2013. Perhaps unfair, as I think he'd given up the ghost by then, but it became abundantly clear that not only had he lost the killer instinct (if it was ever there), but he'd lost a great deal of pace, too. It hurt to realise that he was actually never going to win the title, and while he...
by speedysoprano
Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Daniel Ricciardo Thread
Replies: 540
Views: 159717

Re: The Official Daniel Ricciardo Thread

The guy is so fast compared to Vettel that comparing these 2 lately is just absurd. Vettel is the slowest number 2 team mate on the grid this year and if he keeps up such a slow pace needs to be replaced. Especially after 3 chassis changes and still no answers from Vettel he is just getting slower ...
by speedysoprano
Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Vettel's rep gone for good?
Replies: 1511
Views: 280157

Re: Is Vettel's rep gone for good?

So, another new chassis for Vettel in Singapore? :D :lol: It's getting to the point where I'm expecting a press release about Seb's request for a Daniel Ricciardo Voodoo Doll, complete with car. That said, he was really unfortunate with that strategy call. Could've been closer. Not making an excuse...
by speedysoprano
Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Are Red Bull in with a shout at Singapore?
Replies: 47
Views: 11229

Re: Are Red Bull in with a shout at Singapore?

It'll be interesting, it looks like Red Bull have gotten more efficient with their aero the past couple of races. Even in Hungary they weren't miles off. I'd argue Singapore is Seb's best track (along with Suzuka) so write him off at your peril. Dan is pretty handy there too, but made his only outs...
by speedysoprano
Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso: "Vettel not the best, Hamilton is the best driver"
Replies: 254
Views: 50928

Re: Alonso: "Vettel not the best, Hamilton is the best drive

You could argue, like Vettel, Hamilton has a completely dominant car as well. So if Mercedes dominate for the next four years and Hamilton wins four in a row will Alonso feel the same then? Alonso is entitled to and has a far more valid opinion than all of us. But it is just an opinion (from a frie...
by speedysoprano
Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Monza Captions
Replies: 41
Views: 10389

Re: Monza Captions

specdecible wrote: Happy Birthday to me...
Happy Birthday to meee...
:lol: Best laugh of the day.
by speedysoprano
Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Vettel's rep gone for good?
Replies: 1511
Views: 280157

Re: Is Vettel's rep gone for good?

I think that F1yer has a point in that people's opinions are heavily swayed by surface impressions, whereas upon digging deeper a different story may emerge. Agreed. Which is why some Vettel fans should not point to the 4WDCs as definitive proof that Vettel is the greatest driver on the grid/an all...
by speedysoprano
Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Vettel's rep gone for good?
Replies: 1511
Views: 280157

Re: Is Vettel's rep gone for good?

I think that F1yer has a point in that people's opinions are heavily swayed by surface impressions, whereas upon digging deeper a different story may emerge. Agreed. Which is why some Vettel fans should not point to the 4WDCs as definitive proof that Vettel is the greatest driver on the grid/an all...
by speedysoprano
Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo v. Vergne: Were they evenly matched?
Replies: 81
Views: 16449

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

I think you can look at the stats til the cows come home, but there are a lot of intangible factors that stats just don't show. I can't say exactly why I think Ricciardo is SO much better than Vergne (except the fact that he's Aussie, but that doesn't account for all of it!), but it always seemed pr...