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by Lukeism
Mon Nov 29, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes Engine Degredation
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Mercedes Engine Degredation

Is this all BS? Surely Merc wouldn't build an engine that looses such a noticeable amount of power between races in a formula with a such a tight limit on engines. Was the new engine = more power Mercedes propaganda to cover up what they were doing with their rear wing? Is anyone else starting to th...
by Lukeism
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 British Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 218
Views: 19487

Re: 2021 British Grand Prix FP & Sprint Qualy/Race Thread

With a new format comes new opportunities that we might not have thought of... I can't think of any I think it will be: 1) Qualify well 2) Hold position in the sprint race after trying to move up a few positions in the first 3 corners 3) Race as usual in the actual race. I'm sure the strategists wil...
by Lukeism
Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.

In the next race, if Verstappen is third and Hamilton first then a fastest lap by Verstappen will decide if he stays in the hunt for the WDC or not.
by Lukeism
Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: End of season: Top 3 Points Prediction
Replies: 2
Views: 881

End of season: Top 3 Points Prediction

No prize for the winner but this is mine:

Hamilton: 370
Bottas: 270
Verstappen: 251
by Lukeism
Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.

It looks like only a string of bad luck will stop him winning it in a couple of races time.
by Lukeism
Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Aston Martin in 2021 - elite or midfield?
Replies: 14
Views: 2473

Re: Aston Martin in 2021 - elite or midfield?

I think something exciting is going on behind the scenes. Possible a move like Lewis to Mercedes in 2012. Vettel and Bottas have both bought shares in Aston Martin too. I think they are hoping for something special in 2022. Vettel and Bottas have shares in Aston Martin? You mean Stroll and Wolff ri...
by Lukeism
Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Aston Martin in 2021 - elite or midfield?
Replies: 14
Views: 2473

Re: Aston Martin in 2021 - elite or midfield?

I think something exciting is going on behind the scenes. Possible a move like Lewis to Mercedes in 2012.

Vettel and Bottas have both bought shares in Aston Martin too. I think they are hoping for something special in 2022.
by Lukeism
Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.

mikeyg123 wrote:
Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:58 am
He will win it in Turkey.
Quite possible, it looks on the cards if Hamilton wins atleast two races out of the next 3.
by Lukeism
Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2020 WDC - When will it happen.
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

2020 WDC - When will it happen.

I couldn't find the numbers anywhere so I worked them out. Hamilton Needs: 2 Wins, 1 Second Place, 3 Fastest laps Bottas would also need to come atleast second twice and win one race and it would be over in Turkey. At worst he needs to finish 3rd in 5 races and 4th in one, with one fastest lap. If B...
by Lukeism
Mon May 04, 2020 10:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes team dynamics
Replies: 27
Views: 9290

Re: Mercedes team dynamics

I read the title and thought there was some horrible BTCC Mercedes mashup going on.. phew.
by Lukeism
Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Italian GP and Ferrari Corona Virus
Replies: 55
Views: 27702

Re: Italian GP and Ferrari Corona Virus

I hate to pessimistic but this season is going to be a mess. Australia will go ahead, 3 team members are suffering from symptoms, i'd say probably unlikely to be Corona but how many team members are willing to take the risk going forwards. Most counties are seeing an exponential rise in cases, they ...
by Lukeism
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Italian GP and Ferrari Corona Virus
Replies: 55
Views: 27702

Italian GP and Ferrari Corona Virus

If cases get worse, it isn’t completely implausible that the Italian GP will be cancelled but also Ferrari may be subject to travel restrictions. Not scare mongering just wondering about the possibility.
by Lukeism
Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Place your bets - where will Hamilton be in 2021
Replies: 55
Views: 13457

Re: Place your bets - where will Hamilton be in 2021

He's going to Ferrari, i've driven between his Monaco pad and Ferrari HQ, it's pretty close really. He's getting on a bit and wants to stop travelling to Northampton all the time.
by Lukeism
Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 260
Views: 63090

Re: 2018 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

Out of interest what strategy could you use to benefit from a lap 1 safety car?

Possibly do Q2 on the softest tyre available then hope to switch to the hardest on the first lap for a 1 stopper?
by Lukeism
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 260
Views: 63090

Re: 2018 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

I think scattered thunderstorms are looking more likely the closer we get.
by Lukeism
Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
Replies: 81
Views: 64800

Re: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT

They all dodge taxes in some way, that's why a load of them live in Monaco.
by Lukeism
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 625
Views: 134739

Re: 2017 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Th

The Mercedes looks like it has wing mirrors off a bus. Does anyone know what the hole is for on the mirrors, it looks like it could be a camera or something.
by Lukeism
Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: Fantasy F1...
Replies: 12
Views: 22287

Re: Fantasy F1...

I'm in :)
by Lukeism
Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2015 Italian GP Race Thread
Replies: 680
Views: 91125

Re: 2015 Italian GP Race Thread

I'm sure on the Sky commentary today they said one team and Pirelli complained to the FIA about Merc's tyres, do you know how they knew to complain?
by Lukeism
Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Four distinct tier in f1
Replies: 11
Views: 3370

Re: Four distinct tier in f1

I wonder when we stop assuming Mclaren should be making a top tier car? I guess their budget says they should. Paddy Lowe said on Ted's notebook that Mercedes had 250,000 staff in Germany and if they have a problem there is usually someone there with the expertise they need to call on, it's a differ...
by Lukeism
Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Four distinct tier in f1
Replies: 11
Views: 3370

Re: Four distinct tier in f1

I could easily see it being 6: 1) Hamilton 2) Rosberg 3) Williams & Ferrari 4) Redbull, Sauber, Force India & Torro Rosoo 5) Alonso - Aslong as he remembers he's an F1 driver 6) Button Hopefully Force India will be up with Williams & Ferrari when they bring their update, they are still on their laun...
by Lukeism
Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Obvious prediction thread for 2015
Replies: 19
Views: 4530

Re: The Obvious prediction thread for 2015

No grip struggles with traction.

Hamilton would've won that race but...

Alonso & Dennis will add atleast 10% performance over the summer break, but not bother using it for the rest of the season.
by Lukeism
Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Double Points Superthread [MERGED]
Replies: 298
Views: 55529

Re: What if the double points system actually WORKS?[MERGED]

While it would be a farce for Rosberg to win based on double points alone, it wouldn't hurt Hamilton's career much. Who would employ Rosberg over Hamilton because he is the most recent WDC? Everyone knows who was the better driver this year. Imagine Honda/Mclaren have an equal race package next year...
by Lukeism
Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Video of Bianchi Crash

Sutil's crash for Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0Ej7WYR64 Bearing in mind this wasn't under Yellows, it is a lot slower. We don't see at which point Bianchi started to aquaplane or loose it on the corner. Sutil's incident may have started a lot earlier in the corner and turning sidew...
by Lukeism
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lotus to move to Mercedes engines from 2015.
Replies: 2
Views: 1195

Re: Lotus to move to Mercedes engines from 2015.

Oops, didn't spot that, mods can delete this.
by Lukeism
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lotus to move to Mercedes engines from 2015.
Replies: 2
Views: 1195

Lotus to move to Mercedes engines from 2015.

I couldn't see a thread on this already:

http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/0 ... CM20140705

Looks like a good move to me.
by Lukeism
Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes double MGU-K failure a bit fishy.
Replies: 57
Views: 12438

Re: Mercedes double MGU-K failure a bit fishy.

Does anyone have Ros & Ham's sector times from lap 36?
by Lukeism
Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sutil's unbranded rear tyre
Replies: 4
Views: 2540

Sutil's unbranded rear tyre

Did anyone else notice that?
by Lukeism
Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours
Replies: 109
Views: 20187

Re: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours

If Marlboro changed their name to Ferrari, would the team have to stop putting 'Ferrari' on the car?
by Lukeism
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours
Replies: 109
Views: 20187

Re: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours

Image

That looks sort of normal
by Lukeism
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours
Replies: 109
Views: 20187

Re: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours

Nah, they haven't prevented access to it.
by Lukeism
Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours
Replies: 109
Views: 20187

Re: Ferrari F14T Launch in 13 hours

Its probably worth checking this:

http://f14t.ferrari.com/static/

no security on the folders so you can have a look round them all, i'm guessing they'll upload some photos before the official unveiling.

I'm using changeify.me to monitor the folder for changes :D
by Lukeism
Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: A fight between top driver and non top driver
Replies: 63
Views: 18574

Re: A fight between top driver and non top driver

Alonso Vs Hamilton '07 - Unless you have to discount the battle if the non WDC driver goes on to be a WDC....
by Lukeism
Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton Blaming Himself
Replies: 135
Views: 25320

Re: Hamilton Blaming Himself

I doubt this would even be a thread if Hamilton had just done a Button in the interview "The car was all over the place, I had no grip on these tyres" Just an off race, considering what he is driving he's doing alright. When he has the motivation of a good car and a new championship, he'll come back.
by Lukeism
Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: '1' documentary summary
Replies: 27
Views: 5602

Re: '1' documentary summary

flyboy10 wrote:
Kolby wrote:
Kolby wrote:Behind the scenes footage(LOTS)...like Francois Cevert kissing another driver on the podium.
Where exactly on the human body is the podium?

Thanks for that, now my 5 year old wants to know why i'm laughing! Best post of the year.. :D
by Lukeism
Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel's f1 car engine sound discussion :)
Replies: 344
Views: 58207

Re: Vettel's f1 car engine sound discussion :)

If Vettel really had something dodgy on his car last week, we'll never know now anyway. With all the press it's getting, they're unlike to run the same thing again, especially now they have such a big cushion. They even said themselves that they're dominance was a one off and we won't be seeing it a...
by Lukeism
Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren 2014/2015
Replies: 10
Views: 3020

Re: McLaren 2014/2015

It worked amazingly well for Brawn the other way round. Developed for Honda and then bolted a Merc engine in, maybe we will have another 09 season.
by Lukeism
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Merc and Toto Wolff
Replies: 5
Views: 1723

Re: Merc and Toto Wolff

Plus, everytime someone says his name I think "Total Wolf"... Anyway back on topic.. Maybe part of his contract is the PR, maybe Brawn didn't like it.