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by wire2004
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?
Replies: 31
Views: 909

Re: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?

I concure with most on here who have said Vettel after Baku 2017 And Verstappen after Saudi 2021. I also would like to add in gasly for after suzuka 2022. His actions during the safety car period were such that he put other lives at risk by doing 230+ kph during a neutralised race period in which re...
by wire2004
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 26589

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Here is my take Why has it gone to the fia now. Its nothing to do with them. This is not a sporting matter. Its a workplace matter and has been dealt with by red bull racing internally. If she wanted to take it further. Then you take it to a employment tribunal. Not the governing body of the sport. ...
by wire2004
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31790

Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.

Massa has already been excommunicated from the paddock and f1 community. He will never be allowed back in a fia sanctioned paddock again. Now. Irrespective of result of the case. Liberty and the fia will no doubt retaliate. If you were them. What would you do? For me. I see the fia and liberty being...
by wire2004
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
Replies: 472
Views: 21172

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season

What about bono? Will he go with Lewis or stay at mercedes?
by wire2004
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 315
Views: 16125

Re: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?

Surely the succession plan is already in place with mick Schumacher.
by wire2004
Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Andretti Cadillac
Replies: 181
Views: 35270

Re: Andretti Cadillac

LIBERTY MEDIA SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY BUSINESS IN THIS DECISION...

DISCUSTING DECISION...
by wire2004
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136951

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

I have just shown, that once you understand the SC rule as a procedure, and now you try to claim it is not a procedure. It is a contradiction of course. I think you "don't see" it because you dont want to admit it. The stewards made up a rule out of thin air that 48.13 overrides 48.12, this wouldnt...
by wire2004
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136951

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

I certainly don't remember a title deciding race ending under SC conditions. Do enlighten me which previous title was decided by a SC deployment! The rules dont care if the race is title deciding. There was no never before seen conditions that the rules couldnt handle. You are right, the regulation...
by wire2004
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136951

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

"Look a bit further back in the regulations look to the start procedure for example." The most obvious first reaction can only be to ask why the starting procedure is called the "RACE STARTING PROCEDURE, but the articles on the Safety Car aren't called a procedure? In fact, in the whole of the SAFE...
by wire2004
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Madrid then... Thoughts?
Replies: 33
Views: 5578

Re: Madrid then... Thoughts?

Monaco. Yes for historical value. Azerbaijan. Yes. Its the 2nd one. Singapore. Yes. 1st night race. Everything else. NO. in a 25 race season. Street tracks will be 25% of the entire season. This is not what f1 is about and gors against the entire deal of the sport. We may as well just bring in 2 or ...
by wire2004
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136951

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

Because of the outcome, you write that "every advantage Hamilton had has been removed and turned into a 100% losing position". That is incorrect, and not because I say so, but because Hamilton's race engineer said so. That did not make for an easy job for Hamilton, but he still had the same two adv...
by wire2004
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would you change F1.
Replies: 19
Views: 6899

Re: How would you change F1.

I have noted down many aspects of the sport and what I think will do to change the sport. I hope that if they were integrated. I feel they would be better for the sport. Please be constructive. But also feel free to deconstruct what I think and come up with your own ideas. Suggestions that we as a ...
by wire2004
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would you change F1.
Replies: 19
Views: 6899

Re: How would you change F1.

CARS...  Length of the Car should Not exceed 3.5 Metres (350cm) in length.  The width of the Car Should not exceed 1.75 Metres (175cm) in length  The Height of the Car should Not exceed 1 metre (100cm) In Height  Front Wing to Have 1 centre pillar to affix to.  Front wing to have NO Side skirts...
by wire2004
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would you change F1.
Replies: 19
Views: 6899

How would you change F1.

Happy new year everyone. We all have our own ways we wish to change Formula 1 for the better. Everyone has there own ideas and everyone has differing opinions on the way formula 1 is run and how they all want to change certain aspects of the sport. I am no different. I have noted down many aspects o...
by wire2004
Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136951

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

Interesting analysis in part 1 of a 8 part series by this youtuber who has done alot of research on Abu Dhabi 2021.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17qtkGGC80
by wire2004
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31790

Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Fillipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.

It was always Hamilton's fault? Think Fiki meant to say "he", not "now". I can't see how AD'21 was Lewis' fault, except for him not defending the inside at the corner he got overtaken on. I suspect he was caught napping there by Verstappen; and good for Verstappen, as I remain convinced Lewis would...
by wire2004
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Is to be Sued.
Replies: 66
Views: 4582

Re: F1 Is to be Sued.

If it happens. And formula 1 loses. I envisage formula 1 pulling out of America. Shortly followed by liberty media. I really don't get why people are so trigger-happy with lawyering up. Any half reasonable measures that could happen just get taken away, and it becomes a s%!t show and will end bad fo...
by wire2004
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31790

Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Fillipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.

Yes, agreed, it probably played part. The worst thing about Massa's case is that it doesn't matter now either way. After the results are sealed, that's it. There's no way to be changed, the FIA was careful and prudent to have this in the regs, saves them a lot of trouble if you think about it. Care...
by wire2004
Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31790

Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Fillipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.

My opinion is simple: IF the race had to be annulled, it should have been annulled. Why you think that was never going to happen doesn't concern me, but that you think so indicates you like the FIA to do as it pleases. In 2023 the matter should have been clarified, either by the FIA or in court. Th...
by wire2004
Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31790

Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.

Again. There are no rules in any f1 rulebook for an annulment of any FIA sanctioned race. The results of the season are sealed. Nothing can be touched after the fia prize giving ceremony. Again, it is in the rules. It's the same rules the drivers sign upto when receiving there super licence. They ad...
by wire2004
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Is to be Sued.
Replies: 66
Views: 4582

Re: F1 Is to be Sued.

Back of the ticket. Terms and conditions.
See spa 2021.
On track action happened. This they have fufilled there obligations. They are lucky they got the $200 in vouchers to spend at the f1 store.
The problem is the random law enforcement who kicked them out of the circuit.
by wire2004
Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Is to be Sued.
Replies: 66
Views: 4582

F1 Is to be Sued.

by wire2004
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 358
Views: 18468

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread

I think there maybe a few problems with the pit entrance. It looks like it is on the racing line and the closing speeds and lines may lead to a crash.
I like the last corner. I like the last 2 corners to be fair. It's going to maybe lead to some slip streaming upto the line.
by wire2004
Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7682

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Genuine question. With the temperatures being between 5 and 10 degree air temps. And the tyres have a serious chance of not getting into the operating window. Would inters work as a viable tyre with the operating temperature being so much lower and maybe in the jnter tyre window. (Disregarding the p...
by wire2004
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7682

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Hope this event is a total embarrassment. I've never wanted something to fail so badly before. On the contrary. I'm actually quite looking forward to this one. It's going to be a unique challenge for both teams and drivers. And if true given the temperatures and the pirelli already forewarning abou...
by wire2004
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7682

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Some trivia: Which was the last F1 Grand Prix to take place on a Saturday? Was it something like the British grand prix in 1985? I have a vague recollection of the UK having a Saturday race in the past and the 85 British hp.was the last one to be held on a Saturday. I also know South Africa also he...
by wire2004
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???
Replies: 21
Views: 1157

Re: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???

To be fair. I've also just seen an article on gpfans who have the same story. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1007465/las-vegas-grand-prix-f1-hospitality-workers-strike/ A Google search also brings up the the following results. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/18...
by wire2004
Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???
Replies: 21
Views: 1157

Re: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???

JN23 wrote:
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:54 am
Not a mod but it’s still banned, rules are here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15999

Rule 3.2
Thanks. Couldn't see the rule at the time.
by wire2004
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???
Replies: 21
Views: 1157

Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???

Hi mods. There was a section in the rules somewhere back in the day about banned websites. And journalists that we can not reference due to the lack of credentials or whatever. Is the judge13 still on this banned list as I was unable to find the thread that give the people who we can't reference. I ...
by wire2004
Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 138
Views: 5038

Re: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

I am not for capital punishment but whoever came up with the idea of sprints deserves it. That would be the genius that is Stefano Domenicali. Thought it was ross brawn? He's not been the ideas man for a while now, I'm actually not sure what Ross Brawn does now. Ross is out of there now I believe. ...
by wire2004
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would Alonso do against Verstappen at Red Bull in 2024?
Replies: 19
Views: 1126

Re: How would Alonso do against Verstappen at Red Bull in 2024?

If alonso goes to red bull. I see it going the same way 2023 has gone. Just replace perez with alonso and there is the season. Max. Jos or helmet will moan about max not getting preferential treatment in the team. And then suddenly. Max wins another 12 on the bounce and Fernando will fall back myste...
by wire2004
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who do you rank at the bottom of the list of F1 WDCs?
Replies: 179
Views: 6106

Re: Who do you rank at the bottom of the list of F1 WDCs?

For me.

Jacques Villeneuve.
Damon Hill.
Jenson button
Nico rosberg
by wire2004
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 214
Views: 6582

Re: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

I saw a post on social media about a rumor going round that perez will announce his retirement this weekend.

Has anyone else seen this rumor.
by wire2004
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11577

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

Ah Americans. As classy and crass as ever 🙄 We've heard booing after plenty of races in the past decade or so, not just an American thing. true but I still don't like it Agree - really dislike booing no matter who is on the receiving end of it. Poor form, a bad look for all involved. Not even sure ...
by wire2004
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11577

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

The plank is still a thing???
You would think they got rid of the plank when they decided to go with ground effect again.
I don't think we've seen a plank wear disqualification since Michael schumacher in Belgium 1994.
by wire2004
Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Pirelli confirmed as tyre suppliers until the end of 2027
Replies: 59
Views: 2718

Pirelli confirmed as tyre suppliers until the end of 2027

Confirmed on official f1 twitter (x) So, there are another 4 years of crap tyres and mandated tyres. Please just give me back the days where Goodyear and bridgestone designed a tyre that allows you to do 20-30 laps of hard racing and a pit stop change. I actually liked the fact that in Qatar. We had...
by wire2004
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank the 3 time WDCs
Replies: 218
Views: 8139

Re: Rank the 3 time WDCs

Indeed. With Prost' reputation intact, it is probably time to end this one. It's all about Prost's reputation, I guess then you don't believe he drove into Senna to win a world title despite overhead camera evidence suggesting otherwise. The year is 1984. Prost was not yet a world champion. Your in...
by wire2004
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank the 3 time WDCs
Replies: 218
Views: 8139

Re: Rank the 3 time WDCs

Verstappen currently lacks a head to head with a WDC/GOAT/top-rated teammate. Until he's been tested in that aspect, then i put him firmly behind Senna and Stewart. I'm not sure we can really say that about Stewart, either. He had Graham Hill as a teammate in his first two years, and lost to him bo...
by wire2004
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank the 3 time WDCs
Replies: 218
Views: 8139

Re: Rank the 3 time WDCs

Here was my top 5. 1. Senna. Undoubtedly would have won another 1/2 titles in probably 94 and 96 before retirement after running Michael close and retiring after losing out to Michael. I'd see 94 going to Senna. 95 to Michael. 96 to Senna and 97 to Michael. 2. Brabham. The only guy to do it in his o...
by wire2004
Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 12697

Re: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Race Thread

Explain how you mandate 18 lap stints when the fastest lap is being made on lap 16 and 16 laps into the stint Lmao I know right, how do you have 18 lap limit regardless of tyre compound Because the issue is absolutely nothing to do with the compound all normal wear. The issue is the curbs gradually...