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by Jezza13
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 168
Views: 6140

Re: Saving F1

The end of cheap motoring is going to be a problem for millions (especially as the cost of housing pushes those on lower incomes further and further from their places of work) of people and I don't see how it's one that can be resolved. You see this as a problem, but I think there's a good argument...
by Jezza13
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

Every day that goes by it seems max to Merc is becoming more likely. For Max to say that he won’t stay at rbr if Marko is let go is huge. Meanwhile Horner says no person is bigger than the team and it seems he believes he can continue to win without Max or Newey. It would be amazing for the sport t...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

We see it now play out in the open. What do you imagine goes on behind closed doors? Maybe nothing, but the risk factor of disharmony within the team would certainly increase with them around. Yes, that is why we see people departing Red Bull Racing in droves. The whole sorry saga, whatever the mot...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

I'm sorry but once this is all over, if no-one has been forced to fall on their sword, fired or voluntarily left, then for the life of me I fail to see how Horner, Marko & the Verstappens can maintain anything that even remotely resembles a functional working relationship. There must be a near bibl...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

All the things we see play out are a result of circumstances. The best drivers are the hardest to manage, that is how is has always been. But rarely, if ever, has it included the drivers old man & advisor (or whatever Marko is to Max & Jos). We see it now play out in the open. What do you imagine g...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

I don't think Wolff is a particularly good team principal and I have set out the reasons for that a while ago. But not only do I think that he is very intelligent, but also that he is an excellent judge of people. He would have never achieved all those successes if he wasn't. I think he's making a ...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

It seems that Wolff does not agree with you. But hey, what (and who) does he know? “But Max is also … Jos and Max and Raymond [Vermeulen, Verstappen’s manager] are also people who are very straight, sometimes uncomfortably straight, and I think that’s something they will make up their mind [on]." h...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

But he was prepared to leave if Marko left. Saying he might leave and leaving are two very different things. Seemed more.like he was exerting pressure on RB to keep marko It seems that Wolff does not agree with you. But hey, what (and who) does he know? “But Max is also … Jos and Max and Raymond [V...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

Every day that goes by it seems max to Merc is becoming more likely. For Max to say that he won’t stay at rbr if Marko is let go is huge. Meanwhile Horner says no person is bigger than the team and it seems he believes he can continue to win without Max or Newey. It would be amazing for the sport t...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

Every day that goes by it seems max to Merc is becoming more likely. For Max to say that he won’t stay at rbr if Marko is let go is huge. Meanwhile Horner says no person is bigger than the team and it seems he believes he can continue to win without Max or Newey. It would be amazing for the sport t...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

I'm sorry but once this is all over, if no-one has been forced to fall on their sword, fired or voluntarily left, then for the life of me I fail to see how Horner, Marko & the Verstappens can maintain anything that even remotely resembles a functional working relationship. There must be a near bibli...
by Jezza13
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Female Racing Drivers
Replies: 3304
Views: 706247

Re: Female Racing Drivers

I noticed you'd been missing from this thread - hope you're feeling a bit better :) Fighting the big C mate, currently winning 😏 Wow, all the best. :thumbup: Absolutely! Wishing the best to you!!! Keep up with the positive attitude (as it matters a lot). :thumbup: Seconded :thumbup: Thirded. Good t...
by Jezza13
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2025
Replies: 390
Views: 17965

Re: Silly Season 2025

Verstappen has now basically said if Marko goes he goes... And, well... it looks like Marko is going. Verstappen to Mercedes on. If Red Bull (HQ rather than the racing team) had to choose between Verstappen/Marko and Horner, who do you think they would choose and who would you choose? Short term, V...
by Jezza13
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2025
Replies: 390
Views: 17965

Re: Silly Season 2025

Can anyone actually see Verstappen at Mercedes with Wolff still there? I can see the temptation for Merc to have Max on board (if you can't beat them, sign them!) with Lewis gone, but I just can't visualise a Max/Toto bromance. Stranger Things have happened I guess but really? And if it did, Team M...
by Jezza13
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

That is going too far I think. I dont see any victim or abuse here... He is after all still 26 and on top of the world with so much to handle. It is only natural for him to rely on his father who was also a racer... I'd say he is being smart about this until now, and no reason to change it... I thi...
by Jezza13
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14759

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

Covalent wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:04 am
JN23 wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:43 am
This might be our best chance of having an interesting title fight for a change. Assuming Mercedes doesn't develop the fastest car.
Is Max worth the Jos trouble though?
by Jezza13
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

So Verstappen apparently has an exit clause that can be triggered if Marko leaves. https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/motorsports/max-verstappen-red-bull-exit-clause-revealed-following-christian-horner-investigation/ar-BB1jjAzp?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=67051149e048424583c80c0a9cc58112&ei=12 Intere...
by Jezza13
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

So Verstappen apparently has an exit clause that can be triggered if Marko leaves. https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/motorsports/max-verstappen-red-bull-exit-clause-revealed-following-christian-horner-investigation/ar-BB1jjAzp?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=67051149e048424583c80c0a9cc58112&ei=12 Interes...
by Jezza13
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What is more interesting?
Replies: 62
Views: 3207

Re: What is more interesting?

Been watching since 85 & i'm quite happy to watch two drivers in the same team battle it out for the championship. I don't think that many would argue that 1988-89 weren't riveting seasons. I also quite enjoyed the 2014-16 seasons too. To a lesser extent,1987 was a great season to watch too. The pro...
by Jezza13
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

If I said my opinion on Jos here I'd probably be banned. But yes Jos is massively pushing for Horner to be gone, probably more than anyone as far as I can tell. Wouldn't surprise me in even the slightest if he was behind the entire leak & that he had the messages generated. The weird thing with Jos...
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: Carl Potter's Top Three Championship 2024
Replies: 78
Views: 4141

Re: Carl Potter's Top Three Championship 2024

SA

Verstappen
Perez
Leclerc
by Jezza13
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7608

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

I consider race car engineering to be every bit as much a part of F1 competition as the driver. YMMV, and I while I certainly respect those who view only the driver to be significant, I feel that there's certainly room for my respect for both. If you're a fan of purely human, in-the moment athlete-...
by Jezza13
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Madrid then... Thoughts?
Replies: 33
Views: 5554

Re: Madrid then... Thoughts?

Honestly, who knows. All depends on track I suppose. Miami is a stinker. Las Vegas was actually really good. But overall F1 cars, as the pinnacle of motorsport, should be on real tracks. I'd swap ANY street circuit for Bathurst. The irony of course being that Bathurst is technically a street track,...
by Jezza13
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

With RB having more leaks than bingo night at the local senior citz club, the old maxim "From every crisis come opportunity" comes to mind. 2025 major sponsor perhaps? https://www.depend.com.sg/-/media/feature/products/poisesg/depend_tape_m.png?h=350&w=350&hash=3AB713023FFFD7AF95138BEF0FD444306FE9A0...
by Jezza13
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: Carl Potter's Top Three Championship 2024
Replies: 78
Views: 4141

Re: Carl Potter's Top Three Championship 2024

Bahrain

Verstappen
Leclerc
Sainz
by Jezza13
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How Many Races Will Red Bull Win in 2024?
Replies: 12
Views: 1245

Re: How Many Races Will Red Bull Win in 2024?

tim3003 wrote:
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:03 pm
I think the poll should include a 'Who cares' option, as another tedious season seems to be ahead.
Done

Sorry, I didn't know editing the poll erased all previous entries. My bad
by Jezza13
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How Many Races Will Red Bull Win in 2024?
Replies: 12
Views: 1245

How Many Races Will Red Bull Win in 2024?

So testing's over & the season starts next week. I think most here believe it's not a case of can Red Bull & Verstappen win the championship but by how far will they win? Will Red Bull shatter all the records this year? Will they go one better than 2023 & make it a clean sweep or can Mercedes, Ferra...
by Jezza13
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: Carl Potter's Top Three Championship 2024
Replies: 78
Views: 4141

Re: Carl Potter's Top Three Championship 2024

I'm in for this year & i'm :thumbup: with the double points idea. Like it I'm in this year and if Jezza13 wants to we could team up again. Regarding double points, i am not a fan, but it is not a dealbreaker for me. I've actually decided over the summer break it's probably time for me to step back i...
by Jezza13
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30066

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

While i'm not saying Ricciardo's better than Verstappen, & i'm definitely not saying that, but aren't all these stats based on the assumption that all things are equal within the team? I mean RB are notorious for not exactly sharing the love in equal amounts when it comes to their drivers. While i'm...
by Jezza13
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Yes, that is possible but still puzzling. Marko does not have many years to go and he is hardly going to run the team, is he now? I personally never bought into the Horner/Marko power struggle story. Horner may want Marko out of the way in teams of young driver scouting and the like, but that hardl...
by Jezza13
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30066

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

As much as I disagree with you KV, god damn it man I admire your commitment to your cause. You know, my favourite driver growing up was actually Michael Schumacher. It’s said the driver who leaves the strongest impression on you is the best driver when you were a kid. For me personally, I think tha...
by Jezza13
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull RB20 revealed....
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: Red Bull RB20 revealed....

Wouldn't it be ironic if Merc were right all along with their sidepod concept but just couldn't work out how to integrate properly with the car, meanwhile Newey's reaslised Merc were onto something & has been quietly working away on it in the background for the last 2 years getting the concept sorte...
by Jezza13
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30066

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

You can't measure how much Verstappen improved from 2016-2020 but we see there wasn't that much improvement from 2017 to 2018. There was improvement from 2017 to 2018. By 2018, 20 year old Verstappen had the same pace gap over prime Ricciardo as prime Hamilton had over prime Bottas. 15-6 in quali a...
by Jezza13
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

I agree with this sentiment. Even of Jos Verstappen held a grudge against Horner (who knows with these things), Max Verstappen and Horner seem to be getting along swimmingly. The question is who stands to gain from this saga if Horner is ousted or has his wings clipped. It might not be a case of di...
by Jezza13
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30066

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I don't believe anyone has said that but at the time he got beat by Riccardo he was in his third season of F1 and had turned 20 during the season, you reference football Pele at 17 won the world cup with Brazil scoring 3 goals in the semi-final and 2 goals in the final. In the past it was normal fo...
by Jezza13
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren MCL38 revealed...
Replies: 17
Views: 814

Re: McLaren MCL38 revealed...

Yeah I really dont get the black. Everyone loved the white version and the chrome versions they did If it is for weight-saving as everyone says then it can't be anything other than black (the colour of carbon fiber), can it? Yeah I know just a shame Is there a way of encouraging team's to paint the...
by Jezza13
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25607

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

The allegation is horrendous if proven right: 1758500680724054406 If true - IF - then it seems to be a slam dunk against Horner. Only thing that can save him is a big settlement and RBR desperately wanting to keep him but in my eyes that would be regressive and wrong. Clearly none of us really know...
by Jezza13
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30066

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

That 2nd RB seat has had a certain stigma attached to it going back a decade now & it hasn't got that stigma for no reason. There was an exception to that - some teenager, no less. Well there were two exceptions really, but i'm comfortable my statement stands despite those anomalies. There's a plet...
by Jezza13
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30066

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

The last paragraph is irrelevant as Bottas >> Perez_2023. The entire argument that Perez isn’t good is based on his record against Verstappen, as his record against anyone else is more than respectable, including Button. You're being a little disingenuous here, as usual when the topic of Verstappen...