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by yodasarmpit
Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136093

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

Strider wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:19 pm
Two and a half-years and 51 (FIFTY-ONE!!) pages later I see there is nothing new to be discovered or discussed.
Two and a half years later and we still have a championship that decided not by racing, but by a manipulation of the rules.
It was wrong, and remains wrong.
by yodasarmpit
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7554

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

F1Oz wrote:
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:00 am
What possible reason is there for telling paid spectators to leave before sessions held?
There is insufficient spectator side staff for them to remain their safely. I assume it will be some working regulations issue, staff will have been on duty for hours, and now finished for the day.
by yodasarmpit
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11441

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

Then again, that clip in the sky coverage of the female Mercedes fan in the crowd giving some to the Mclaren fan after Hamilton got past Norris tells you all you need to know. Zero class. It was a mother and son, they were having some fun. I see you edited your original response - presumably after ...
by yodasarmpit
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11441

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

Then again, that clip in the sky coverage of the female Mercedes fan in the crowd giving some to the Mclaren fan after Hamilton got past Norris tells you all you need to know. Zero class. It was a mother and son, they were having some fun. I see you edited your original response - presumably after ...
by yodasarmpit
Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11441

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

Nuttcat11 wrote:
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:19 pm

Then again, that clip in the sky coverage of the female Mercedes fan in the crowd giving some to the Mclaren fan after Hamilton got past Norris tells you all you need to know. Zero class.
It was a mother and son, they were having some fun.
by yodasarmpit
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 327
Views: 12278

Re: 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

The only one not pleased in the entire Red Bull camp with Checo's victory was Jos. Did you guys see his face? Seemed he wanted to murder someone there & then! That was pretty disgusting from Jos, he really does come across as a horrible person, that's a level of unsporting behaviour the team could ...
by yodasarmpit
Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: CONFIRMED: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP
Replies: 80
Views: 9097

Re: Rumour: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP

They lose a great engineer and a poor team manager. They should have kept him as engineer. Binotto hasn't designed any aero or engines for a very long time. He's literally a team leader but has failed at the TP level where he succeeded at the departmental level. He was promoted out of technical rol...
by yodasarmpit
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 91
Views: 6577

Re: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Siao7 wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:12 am
lucifers wrote:
Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:41 pm
we return to the scene of the crime, i wonder what memories it will give us this time around if any
Well, Sky and the rest of the media won't let it go, that's for sure, they'll keep reminding us!
And rightly so, the championship should have been declared null and void after what happened.
by yodasarmpit
Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
Replies: 391
Views: 30482

Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.

I feel for the Dutch fans, they really deserve a better representative in the sport - hopefully Nick does the job.
by yodasarmpit
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2023
Replies: 697
Views: 61842

Re: Silly Season 2023

I think with Mick it’s more to do with not displaying any potential beyond being a decent driver, it’s clear that whilst he’s ok, he’s not his dad. I think some of the the expectations laid on him have been a bit unrealistic.
by yodasarmpit
Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How do you feel about the Red Bull penalty for breaching the budget cap?
Replies: 244
Views: 15661

Re: How do you feel about the Red Bull penalty for breaching the budget cap?

The fact that the penalty applies to the 2023 season is ridiculous, the indiscretion occurred in 2021. The penalty needs to be applied to the period in which there was a benefit.
Could anyone imagine Ben Johnson being allowed to retain the 100m record, whilst being banned.
by yodasarmpit
Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

Pathetic.
by yodasarmpit
Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 331
Views: 16067

Re: 2022 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

George seriously needs to get a grip, whilst we all know he is fast, he can’t keep on driving into people..
by yodasarmpit
Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How many races/WDCs will Max Verstappen win?
Replies: 29
Views: 2295

Re: How many races/WDCs will Max Verstappen win?

I'd say he has another 2 at least, but so much depends on the car, the team, the competition, and rules. In a few weeks he may be back down to zero again (cost cap breach), which would most likely impact future car. I'll say 4 with up to 60 wins, I'm not sure he'll hang around as long as some drivers.
by yodasarmpit
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Replies: 20
Views: 1866

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2022 Japanese Grand Prix

Verstappen, he was in a class of his own throughout the race.
by yodasarmpit
Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

This delay just makes me think they are all in a room apollo 13 style trying to get the RB numbers within budget Above is most definately a load of *Definitely True*, but honestly what on earth is the delay for. Fuel that fire FIA, muppets Guessing there’s teams of lawyers and accountants at work a...
by yodasarmpit
Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

Here are the regs: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_formula_1_financial_regulations_iss.12.pdf Article 6.24 refers to "Complaints procedure" "If an F1 Team (a "Complainant Team") believes that another F1 Team has not complied with these Financial Regulations, it may submit a report to th...
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

Here are the regs: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_formula_1_financial_regulations_iss.12.pdf Article 6.24 refers to "Complaints procedure" "If an F1 Team (a "Complainant Team") believes that another F1 Team has not complied with these Financial Regulations, it may submit a report to th...
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

Here are the regs: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_formula_1_financial_regulations_iss.12.pdf Article 6.24 refers to "Complaints procedure" "If an F1 Team (a "Complainant Team") believes that another F1 Team has not complied with these Financial Regulations, it may submit a report to th...
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 324
Views: 15852

Re: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

The binary nature of discussion on the net is becoming tiring, someone has to be at fault, blamed, and horsewhipped - no grey area, no tolerances allowed.

TBH these kind of discussions are putting me off the fan base.
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 324
Views: 15852

Re: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

Exediron wrote:
Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:22 am
yodasarmpit wrote:
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:33 am
It would be a sad day if this type of pass was considered penalty worthy.
Why? Since when is driving into another car supposed to be part of Grand Prix racing?
He didn't drive into another car, he literally brushed against it. Geez, what's with the witch-hunt?
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 324
Views: 15852

Re: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

Everyone knows I'm a fan of George, but he should get a penalty here, I don't see why not? He moved over on someone and caused an incident, sure it was light contact but it could have put someone else out of the race easily and why not give a penalty to set the precedent? 99% of the time that type ...
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

I know rules are rules, but if the overspend comes out at only £1M then that is a rounding error, I wouldn't expect any serious punishment for that.
by yodasarmpit
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 324
Views: 15852

Re: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

The contact was substantial enough to damage and cause punctures to both cars involved, ruining the race of the car not at fault. It had to be one of the lightest contacts I've seen that has led to any damage, just a bit of a miscalc and unlucky. George does need to start looking inwards and stop t...
by yodasarmpit
Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 324
Views: 15852

Re: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

I am surprised that Russell was not punished for the move on Schumacher though. I'm not sure I get that there was a need to punish, they barely touched, Georges fault yes - but the contact was minimum. The tyres brushed against each other, and unfortunately led to the puncture. No need for kangaroo...
by yodasarmpit
Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
Replies: 1040
Views: 45675

Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours

One positive about the leak is that it will be less easy to brush it under the carpet.
You have to question, if those who leaked the info suspected any wrong doing would not make it into public domain.
by yodasarmpit
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 583
Views: 25852

Re: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread

If any blame is to be proportioned then it sits with George, that small movement to the left triggered the whole series of events. Obviously no intention or malice- just got caught out following a bad start and well we can see what happened next.
by yodasarmpit
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 583
Views: 25852

Re: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread

tootsie323 wrote:
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:34 pm
Hearing reports that a few people attepmted to invade the circuit during the red flag period.
Trying to help, or being dickheads?
by yodasarmpit
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 232
Views: 13644

Re: 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

Lando is seriously not being a team player - he got gifted a position by team telling Daniel to hold station in Melbourne when he was seconds a lap faster in last laps there - and he cost Daniel 5-12 seconds in first stint here - so probably cost them chance to be in front of Alonso and possibly Ve...
by yodasarmpit
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
Replies: 186
Views: 17248

Re: What can be done to eliminate porpoising

As much as it would favour Red Bull, I am in favour of the FIA mandating that cars shouldn't bounce as much as Mercedes and Ferrari are doing. Those two in particular are going to cause permanent spinal damage to the drivers. Other teams have proven they can run with minimal porpoising, albeit at th...
by yodasarmpit
Fri May 06, 2022 10:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Miami Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 178
Views: 10175

Re: 2022 Miami Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

I mean, FFS. This is Exhibit A for reasons drivers should be forced to stick to one helmet design for the season. No other evidence is required. https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FSAM_QvUcAQ6IwK-750x500.jpg Credit: motorsportweek.com I actually like this - pretty cool.
by yodasarmpit
Fri May 06, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160786

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Exediron wrote:
Fri May 06, 2022 5:57 am
Covalent wrote:
Fri May 06, 2022 5:48 am
Alpine WCC 2023.
If Alonso leaves, sure. Anything's possible.
That would pretty much guarantee it :)
by yodasarmpit
Wed May 04, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Miami Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 178
Views: 10175

Re: 2022 Miami Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

The layout honestly doesn't look bad, if I forget that it's in a stadium parking lot... We'll see. I'll give it a chance, but I'm not expecting to be pleasantly impressed. Of course, I had a similar feeling about Baku and it surprised (as well as welcomed) all of us, so I could be wrong here as wel...
by yodasarmpit
Tue May 03, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160786

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

VW CEO Herbert Diess says that Audi and Porsche have decided to enter Formula 1. I'm a little worried. So, Porsche makes engines for Red Bull whilst Audi takes over a team. They have apparently had talks with 4 teams including McLaren and Williams. Imagine losing one of those names from the sport! ...
by yodasarmpit
Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 309
Views: 22933

Re: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

True, Lewis used to moan all the time, still does quite a bit at times, and I hated that too. Still thought he was a super quick driver though. It's just that for a lot of people, myself included, Max is a big at moaning and as I said earlier, I don't this his racecraft is a good as it could be. Le...
by yodasarmpit
Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 309
Views: 22933

Re: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Great racing from Max and Charles, but a bit tiddled off that Max gained time under the VSC behind Charles - a little bit unfair that he got working DRS without earning it. Even Hamilton got that advantage last year on the same track. It is part of racing, so fair enough. What has Hamilton last yea...
by yodasarmpit
Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 309
Views: 22933

Re: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Great racing from Max and Charles, but a bit tiddled off that Max gained time under the VSC behind Charles - a little bit unfair that he got working DRS without earning it. Even Hamilton got that advantage last year on the same track. It is part of racing, so fair enough. What has Hamilton last yea...
by yodasarmpit
Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 309
Views: 22933

Re: 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Great racing from Max and Charles, but a bit tiddled off that Max gained time under the VSC behind Charles - a little bit unfair that he got working DRS without earning it. Even Hamilton got that advantage last year on the same track. It is part of racing, so fair enough. What has Hamilton last yea...