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by thermal
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Canada 2019: Vettel Penalty Uberthread (merged)
Replies: 372
Views: 78264

Mario Andretti on the Vettel penalty:

I think the function of the stewards is to penalize flagrantly unsafe moves not honest mistakes as result of hard racing. What happened at #CanadaGp is not acceptable at this level of our great sport. @F1

https://twitter.com/MarioAndretti/statu ... 2631928832
by thermal
Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should F1 acknowledge the New Zealand tragedy this weekend?
Replies: 135
Views: 29810

Should F1 acknowledge the New Zealand tragedy this weekend?

I don't know if black armbands worn by the drivers or something else might be appropriate. It would seem extremely tone deaf if there was a full blown party at the Australian F1 race considering the tragedy in New Zealand today.
by thermal
Sun May 28, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159853

Re: Indy 500 2017

Problem with Honda engine.
by thermal
Sun May 28, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159853

Re: Indy 500 2017

nixxxon wrote:Never watched indy 500 before, I thought it would be boring, and indeed it's boring.
So far I'm finding it more exciting than this morning's Monaco race. This from a multi-decade F1 fan.
by thermal
Sun May 28, 2017 5:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159853

Re: Indy 500 2017

That's a well designed safety cell.
by thermal
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 114087

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

I wish Alonso the best at the Indy 500. Glad to see him so excited after all the difficulties he's facing this year.
by thermal
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who are realistic options to replace Alonso at Monaco?
Replies: 49
Views: 14775

Who are realistic options to replace Alonso at Monaco?

Now that it's confirmed Alonso will miss the Monaco GP to race the Indy 500, who do you think are the most realistic options to replace Alonso at Monaco?
by thermal
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?
Replies: 131
Views: 30359

Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?

Simple question: do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes for 2017?
by thermal
Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver of the race?
Replies: 70
Views: 14141

Driver of the race?

Who is your driver of the race for the 2014 Canadian GP?
by thermal
Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would you rate the 2014 Canadian GP?
Replies: 49
Views: 7102

How would you rate the 2014 Canadian GP?

How would you rate this years Canadian GP?

Myself - enjoyed it quite a bit :)
by thermal
Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Stirling Moss vs Gilles Villeneuve - who was more talented?
Replies: 42
Views: 7372

Stirling Moss vs Gilles Villeneuve - who was more talented?

Two of the greatest drivers never to win the World Championship.

Which one do you think was the more talented?

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by thermal
Fri May 30, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most mature drivers on current F1 grid?
Replies: 41
Views: 9584

Re: Most mature drivers on current F1 grid?

Maturity is overrated. As long as you don't gherkin off your team you can be as bratty as you like. I never cared for yes-sir, no-sir types. Those people do not make a mark on the world- they serve others. I respectfully disagree with this. I considered Webber a mature driver, and he definitely was...
by thermal
Fri May 30, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most mature drivers on current F1 grid?
Replies: 41
Views: 9584

Re: Most mature drivers on current F1 grid?

mikey wrote:Do we really need this thread that we all know how it is going to end up.
??? Perhaps things are different in the UK, but in Canada (where I'm from) these types of discussions are not uncommon among fans.
by thermal
Fri May 30, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most mature drivers on current F1 grid?
Replies: 41
Views: 9584

Most mature drivers on current F1 grid?

Of the current active F1 drivers, which would you say are the most mature? Not necessarily in age, but in the way they handle themselves and their circumstances.
by thermal
Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Google commemorates Ayrton's 54th birthday
Replies: 10
Views: 3733

Re: Google commemorates Ayrton's 54th birthday

Working in Canada.

For those not seeing the image yet, here it is:

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by thermal
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who do you admire more: Niki Lauda or James Hunt?
Replies: 50
Views: 10442

Who do you admire more: Niki Lauda or James Hunt?

I've just finished watching the film 'Rush' about the 1976 F1 rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Excellent film, and interesting portrayal of the two polar opposite world champions.

My question: who do you admire more: Lauda or Hunt?
by thermal
Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think F1 drivers are more prone to be risk takers?
Replies: 32
Views: 6689

Do you think F1 drivers are more prone to be risk takers?

Schumi's skiing accident (thoughts and prayers are with him) has me thinking: do you think F1 drivers in general are more prone to be risk takers off the track?
by thermal
Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Schumacher Accident - Messages of Support
Replies: 500
Views: 101377

Re: Michael Schumacher In Skiing Accident - Serious Head Inj

One of my favourite drivers of all time.

Hope you make a full recovery. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.
by thermal
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Based on current form, who are the top 3 drivers in F1 today
Replies: 123
Views: 22265

Re: Based on current form, who are the top 3 drivers in F1 t

Moore wrote:I think it's more of a top four with little separating them.

In no particular order;
Hamilton
Kimi
Vettel
Alonso
Agree with your assessment of top four.

However, top 4 is easy. Top 3 is hard; thus the request for top 3 :)
by thermal
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Based on current form, who are the top 3 drivers in F1 today
Replies: 123
Views: 22265

Re: Based on current form, who are the top 3 drivers in F1 t

moby wrote:Alonso Hamilton Vettel
Then a long gap back to others
A long gap back to Kimi?
by thermal
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Based on current form, who are the top 3 drivers in F1 today
Replies: 123
Views: 22265

Based on current form, who are the top 3 drivers in F1 today

Based on current form, who do you think are the top three drivers in F1 today? You may only nominate three drivers.

My guess:

Alonso
Kimi
Vettel

Hamilton might make the list a little further down the season.
by thermal
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Schumy's sportsmanship moments
Replies: 50
Views: 8988

Re: Schumy's sportsmanship moments

In his second career a year or two back, one of the pitstop crew members didn't put on a wheel correctly and it came off Schumacher's car during the race. I remember Schumi saying he felt bad for the crew member and would give him a hug when he saw him.

Thought that was pretty classy.
by thermal
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why do some people dislike Vettel so much?
Replies: 439
Views: 63636

Why do some people dislike Vettel so much?

I recently made a poll asking for the driver of the race, and this was one response: "I HATE Vettel but even despite this i'll have to vote him as driver of the race. This was a convincing win." This is not the first time I've observed such strong negative feelings towards him. Why the hate? I grew ...
by thermal
Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver of the race - Bahrain 2013?
Replies: 80
Views: 14678

Driver of the race - Bahrain 2013?

Who is your driver of the race for the 2013 Bahrain GP?
by thermal
Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix race thread.
Replies: 481
Views: 80324

Re: 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix race thread.

Commentary gone.
by thermal
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Holding positions after final pit stop: reasonable demand?
Replies: 57
Views: 10278

Holding positions after final pit stop: reasonable demand?

Do you think it's reasonable for teams to demand their drivers maintain positions after final pit stops?
by thermal
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would you describe Kimi's personality?
Replies: 102
Views: 20382

How would you describe Kimi's personality?

I'm curious how people would describe Kimi's personality. He's certainly one of the more unique racers out there...
by thermal
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Thank you Schumi
Replies: 73
Views: 13069

Re: Thank you Schumi

It's been an honor watching him these three years; wish he had a better car.

Best of luck wherever the next chapter of your life leads.
by thermal
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: New F1 team: you can hire any 1 living person. Your choice?
Replies: 24
Views: 6779

New F1 team: you can hire any 1 living person. Your choice?

Let's say you are the new owner of a mid-level F1 team, and you are allowed to hire any one living person to join your team. Who would you choose?

My choice:

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by thermal
Sun Nov 04, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How would you rate Vettel's ability to overtake on track?
Replies: 46
Views: 8985

How would you rate Vettel's ability to overtake on track?

We've seen Vettel race for several years now.

How would you rate is ability to pass other drivers during a race?
by thermal
Sun Nov 04, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver of the race?
Replies: 103
Views: 18062

Driver of the race?

Who do you think had the drive of the race today?
by thermal
Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What would you like Schumi's next move to be?
Replies: 46
Views: 8458

What would you like Schumi's next move to be?

If you had a magic wand, what would you like Schumi's next move to be?
by thermal
Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton leaving Macca for Merc! (on BBC not confirmed)
Replies: 519
Views: 88956

Why would Hamilton consider Mercedes?

Various rumors speculate that Hamilton may be joining Mercedes at some point soon. While this may come to naught, I believe there's enough truth to the rumors to say that Hamilton is at least considering such a move. My question is: why would he even think about this? With McLaren, he is in arguably...
by thermal
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think the stewarding is consistent enough?
Replies: 5
Views: 1382

Do you think the stewarding is consistent enough?

We've had numerous incidents where the stewards became involved this season, including the one-race ban today at Spa.

So far this season, do you feel the stewards have done a reasonable job being consistent in their decisions/punishments?
by thermal
Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half season?
Replies: 98
Views: 16926

Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half season?

Who do you think has been the unluckiest driver so far this season?
by thermal
Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which drivers have been linked to Ferrari this year?
Replies: 26
Views: 4256

Which drivers have been linked to Ferrari this year?

This thread is part satire and part serious: which F1 drivers, at one point or another, have been linked to Ferrari as Massa's replacement?

I'll start with Sergio Perez, especially after his win in Montreal and reports of collusion with Ferrari.
by thermal
Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Best pass of the race?
Replies: 23
Views: 5646

Best pass of the race?

What do you think was the best pass of the 2012 Hungarian GP?
by thermal
Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think Gilles Villeneuve is a top 20 F1 driver?
Replies: 59
Views: 11503

Do you think Gilles Villeneuve is a top 20 F1 driver?

I see BBC has a list of the top 20 F1 drivers since 1950. Do you think Gilles Villeneuve deserves to be on that list?