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by ob1kenobi.23
Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Max Verstappen thread
Replies: 2019
Views: 243406

Re: Official Max Verstappen thread

If Verstappen ever won a title like Prost did in 1989 I would disappear from this forum forever, and I am not even talking about the Suzuka incident, but rather his pathetic pace relative to his teammate. He wasn't as good as Senna who is higher on the all time list than Verstappen, in 1990 he took...
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu Dec 05, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Max Verstappen thread
Replies: 2019
Views: 243406

Re: Official Max Verstappen thread

The average quality if Verstappen’s titles is of a significantly higher level than anyone else with 4 or more. Basically all four of his titles are in the same conversation as anyone else’s best. Prost beat Senna in the same car, he also beat Lauda, Piquet, Mansell and Rosberg, two were teammates, ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Trivia
Replies: 147
Views: 43270

Re: F1 Trivia

Has there ever been an F1 weekend where qualifying didn't happen because of the weather (or some other reason)? Last weekend there was talk of how the grid would be set without qualifying but wondering if there's ever actually been a need to set a grid from something other than qualifying. I donlt ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Sun Nov 10, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Trivia
Replies: 147
Views: 43270

Re: F1 Trivia

cmberry20 wrote:
Thu Aug 22, 2024 3:23 pm
I've got one - fairly easy though, more like a riddle than a quiz question......

What is always brought to every F1 event, but never ever used.
Mick Schumacher.
by ob1kenobi.23
Sat Nov 09, 2024 1:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 400
Views: 11396

Re: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread

I think you have to read more carefully. What I wrote is that it would have been in character. It's proposing that he had a say in his strategies. I have zero doubt he had a say in his strategies. What cannot be determined is whether he contributed to those discussions from the cockpit. For what it...
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 400
Views: 11396

Re: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread

Nice back handed compliment there. :) I am just being realistic here. Any wet weather masterclasses from Russell you're ready to share? Except for that one swallow of course. How many great wet races do you think Vettel had but he will always be feted for winning his first race of his F1 career in ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 400
Views: 11396

Re: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread

You must be about the only one that didn't think that Russell had a good race. Russell had a good race, as good as can be expected of a driver of his caliber. Nice back handed compliment there. :) I am just being realistic here. Any wet weather masterclasses from Russell you're ready to share? Exce...
by ob1kenobi.23
Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 4011
Views: 1724480

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

Covalent wrote:
Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:05 am
ob1kenobi.23 wrote:
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:09 pm
I've just spent an hour trying to get past the "I'm not a robot" thing.
Maybe I'm too old or too bad sighted.
Is there some way long standing trusted members can avoid this?
Or maybe you're a robot? :uhoh:

Maybe I should change my user name to Mr. Data.
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 4011
Views: 1724480

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

Many apologies, my daughter, who is more proficient than me, checked it & believes its my anti virus & not the site that causing it.
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver of the day Brazilian Grand Prix
Replies: 21
Views: 1353

Re: Driver of the day Brazilian Grand Prix

I picked Max, he was flawless as was his behaviour. I think that can be rated one of the great F1 drives even if some of the breaks came his way. So often he doesn't get DOTD even having put in a stellar drive. Also Ocon & Gasly, not sure if the Alpine was suited the conditions or they are good wet ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 4011
Views: 1724480

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

I've just spent an hour trying to get past the "I'm not a robot" thing.
Maybe I'm too old or too bad sighted.
Is there some way long standing trusted members can avoid this?
by ob1kenobi.23
Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula Offspring
Replies: 86
Views: 63162

Re: Formula Offspring

I spent 2 hours last night watching a documentary called "Villeneuve Pironi".
An excellent watch with some very interesting guests including both widows & offspring.
by ob1kenobi.23
Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Trivia
Replies: 147
Views: 43270

Re: F1 Trivia

Jenson's Understeer wrote:
Thu Jun 27, 2024 4:18 pm
Okay, here's one: the second round of the 1994 F1 season was the only time in F1 history it happened. But what was it?
2 races in Japan in the same year.
by ob1kenobi.23
Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 164
Views: 12316

Re: 2024 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Looking forward to this one, I like the circuit and the races it has produced. I like the track, but is a tad short for my taste. I am sure there are restrictions around the area, which makes it hard to make a longer circuit, but having just finished delayed watching the 24 hours of Le Mans (over m...
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 11851

Re: 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread

I will look at that again if you wish, and offer an opinion. If it is the case (we don't really know, do we?) that the stewards let teams deal with intra-team collisions, then I would prefer them to make that clear. But my question was why they didn't take action in the Hamilton/Sainz case. That's ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 11851

Re: 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread

Verstappen has very much won this Grand Prix. His teammate can't get out of the midfield.
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Much like the last race although Sergio didn't even finish the last one.
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed Jun 19, 2024 3:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Yesterday's races... today's onboards
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

Re: Yesterday's races... today's onboards

Onboard footage from Senna in Imola 1994 does actually exist but it cuts out before the crash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvw1BpNxiKY Surprising number of 'experts' in that YouTube comment section who can instantly see all the signs of steering column failure when the Italian court and their ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Tue Jun 18, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Yesterday's races... today's onboards
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

Re: Yesterday's races... today's onboards

Onboard footage from Senna in Imola 1994 does actually exist but it cuts out before the crash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvw1BpNxiKY Surprising number of 'experts' in that YouTube comment section who can instantly see all the signs of steering column failure when the Italian court and their ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Tue Jun 18, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Yesterday's races... today's onboards
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

Re: Yesterday's races... today's onboards

Any of the old races would be great to see from on-board footage. But as you say, having a closer look at how accidents came about would possibly be the greater benefit. I think seeing how the accident between Clark and von Trips happened would be interesting. The old footage was so bad that I was ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP
Replies: 35
Views: 5876

Re: MotoGP

Looks like Toprak is going to walk this years WSBK . He was immense this weekend on the Beemer winning all 3 races going away. I don't have time to follow WSB these days but I hear his name so much - is there any chance of him going to MotoGP or is it too late now? Would he even want to? He's 27 no...
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon Jun 17, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP
Replies: 35
Views: 5876

Re: MotoGP

Looks like Toprak is going to walk this years WSBK .
He was immense this weekend on the Beemer winning all 3 races going away.
by ob1kenobi.23
Tue Jun 11, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 216
Views: 11632

Re: 2024 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread

I believe that was a Max win, not an RB win.
When you see how close all the parings on the other teams are & the disparity between Max & Segio it puts it into perspective for me.
Sergio is a 6 time race winner, once in a Racing Point, so he's not a bad driver.
by ob1kenobi.23
Sun Jun 02, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP
Replies: 35
Views: 5876

Re: MotoGP

1,2,3,4 for Ducati again today. Yes, but a race well worth watching. The final 2 laps were unbelievable and the race start very impressive too. Agreed, very enjoyable. A little processional but at least everybody was flat out & going for it. Bastianini livened it up at the end & Pecco rode a great ...
by ob1kenobi.23
Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP
Replies: 35
Views: 5876

Re: MotoGP

1,2,3,4 for Ducati again today.
by ob1kenobi.23
Sat Jun 01, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP
Replies: 35
Views: 5876

Re: MotoGP

I have followed the bikes just as long as I have followed F1.
I was at the TT every from 1960 till 69.
Michael equalled his uncle Joey’s record today for most TT wins.
Also a good win for Pecco today at Mugello.
My favourite rider was Ago who I met twice.
by ob1kenobi.23
Sun May 26, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 2018
Views: 117921

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

If you have data that contradicts his opinion, I'd recommend saying so explicitly and presenting your own researched data. Otherwise, it's opinion vs. opinion. This just gets tiring... I'm saying there's no data that proves what's being said. KV originally said: "I don’t see any reason to rate Clar...
by ob1kenobi.23
Fri May 24, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 2018
Views: 117921

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Whilst acknowledging Jim was a superb driver I don’t rate him quite as highly as others do. He spent his F1 career in one team & in the years he won the title I felt he had a car advantage especially with the 49 & the DFV. While probably not having as much natural ability as Jim I rate JYS on the sa...
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu May 23, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 2018
Views: 117921

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

For me & it’s only my opinion, El Chueco is the GOAT. He’s the only driver I was ever a fan of but I was quite young at the time. I actually saw him drive at Dundrod in 1955. He won 5 titles in 4 different makes of car. He has a win rate of 47% His pole % is over 55. He was already elderly by F1 st...
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu May 23, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 2018
Views: 117921

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

For me & it’s only my opinion, El Chueco is the GOAT. He’s the only driver I was ever a fan of but I was quite young at the time. I actually saw him drive at Dundrod in 1955. He won 5 titles in 4 different makes of car. He has a win rate of 47% His pole % is over 55. He was already elderly by F1 sta...
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu May 23, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's been 30 years.
Replies: 52
Views: 4819

Re: It's been 30 years.

I have to admit when I saw him spear off in front of Michael I wasn't overly concerned as Gerhard & Nelson had done something similar 5 & 7 years earlier without such a devastating outcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hhuhO_rpys
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed May 22, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 2018
Views: 117921

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

rbirules wrote:
Mon May 20, 2024 12:20 pm
With his win yesterday, Max (30.73%) now has a higher career winning percentage than Lewis (30.38%). Only Jim Clark has a higher career winning percentage at 34.25%.

Might be worth checking out Fangio & Ascari.
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed May 22, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's been 30 years.
Replies: 52
Views: 4819

Re: It's been 30 years.

Being an older F1 fan, early 50s when Ayrton was killed, I don’t think I was as shocked as most but still devastated. I had experienced so much of it before in my time following the sport. I remember the sense of doom when Stacy & Bristow were killed on the same day. Not to mention the list of great...
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon May 06, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 355
Views: 13805

Re: 2024 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread

Have to say I was impressed with how magnanimous both Max & Charles were & happy for Lando in the post race interview.
by ob1kenobi.23
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Best team ever
Replies: 9
Views: 7173

Re: Best team ever

Possibly a red herring & if memory serves me correctly.
I know the constructors hadn’t been inaugurated at the time & disregarding Indy, Alfa won every race in 1950 & Ferrari every race in 1952 so can they be considered for best team.
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your favourite Monaco GP (since 1980)
Replies: 21
Views: 2175

Re: Your favourite Monaco GP (since 1980)

1997 for a Schuey wet weather master class.
by ob1kenobi.23
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 260
Views: 15333

Re: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

Been following F1 for a few years now & there have always been periods of car dominance. The first 2 years it was Alfa, then during the 2 litre year it was Ferrari Then when it was 2.5 litre it was Merc & that was only the first 6 years. Then when the rear engine cars came in it was Brabham & the Co...
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst driver ever
Replies: 12
Views: 6409

Re: Worst driver ever

I think the iconic Murray referred to him as Taki Intheway. If I remember correctly he managed to hit the course car in Monaco & once even got run over by the safety car. I would find it funny, but he broke his leg, didn't he? Hungary I think. But was good enough to make the next race. I couldn't r...
by ob1kenobi.23
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst driver ever
Replies: 12
Views: 6409

Re: Worst driver ever

I think the iconic Murray referred to him as Taki Intheway.
If I remember correctly he managed to hit the course car in Monaco & once even got run over by the safety car.
by ob1kenobi.23
Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which current driver(s) do you support?
Replies: 67
Views: 8959

Re: Which current driver(s) do you support?

Oh, you are right, of course, silly me. Trying to remember who Paul was now! Paul was just Paul. Blake's last post is from december 2020. I miss him (and Guia who disappeared a handful of years before Blake, and ...). Welcome back ob1 ! I just can't place Paul, my memory is fading! Guia was the mos...
by ob1kenobi.23
Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which current driver(s) do you support?
Replies: 67
Views: 8959

Re: Which current driver(s) do you support?

I haven't voted as the driver I have supported for the last number of years, Seb, has left the grid. I was only ever a fan of one driver, JMF, as I saw him, drive when I was quite young. Blast from the past! Welcome ba Thank you Siao, I haven't been on line much lately due to some serious family he...