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by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Huge moment, great catch

Hamilton reeling in Piastri now too. If he can finish 8th that's a great result, with a bit of SC luck.
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Ok, after viewing the replay, I think that will be a racing incident. Alonso was the main cause of the cars bunching up together. Stroll could have backed off more, but no way woulf he have expected this to happen, so I don't think it is an obvious penalty. Magnussen howerver, it certainly should b...
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Wow, magnussen.

That's awful.
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

TheGiantHogweed wrote:
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:54 am
TheGiantHogweed wrote:
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:53 am
why have aston martin left it until now to pit stroll...
Well, there we go, it was all on stroll.
it was pretty much alonsos fault I'd say
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Only Croft would ask "can he get going again" whole looking at a car with smoke pouring out the back
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Perez has been a bit crap
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Great defending from George, it's times like this sometimes with DRS it's a bit frustrating that at some point it becomes somewhat of an inevitability
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Sainz has been moved onto plan b, I think a couple seasons ago that would have spelled doom but lately Ferrari has had some hits with their strategy let's see
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

mikeyg123 wrote:
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:48 am
Are we expecting 1 or 2 stops today?
2 stopper I guess, but hopefully it rains
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 141
Views: 3153

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

Stupid from Alonso and equally stupid from Sainz, realistically he could have just waited for the DRS zone
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 141
Views: 3153

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

Doesn't make for a promising race
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 141
Views: 3153

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

Good to see Norris finally able to deliver on a wet quali, he usually is dead fast but somehow fails to get a lap on due to track limits or crashing in Spa.

Hamilton showing class is permanent, he has always been one of the GOATs in the wet, and good to see he hasn't lost it
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 141
Views: 3153

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

mikeyg123 wrote:
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:13 am
TheGiantHogweed wrote:
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:51 am
Not sure what others think, but I really struggle to tolerate rosberg in commentary. He's OK in the team elsewhere, but him with Crofty is just terrible in my opinion.
I think he's great.
I agree
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 141
Views: 3153

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

Crazy lap from Norris i guess

But how the hell can you delete a lap time so nobody understands it needs beating, and then put it back at the end...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 141
Views: 3153

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

Can't they just wet the grass doesn't seem that difficult to solve
by FormulaFun
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1531
Views: 166027

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Jezza13 wrote:
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:13 am
Does Hamilton know something we don't?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/other/a ... e03f&ei=67
Please God make it true
by FormulaFun
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
Replies: 45
Views: 1544

Re: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?

Reactionary take due to poor form from Leclercs season opening. Before 2024 Ferraris woes have been Ferrari and I say this as a fan. They've lost more points for Leclerc than Leclerc has lost for Leclerc. Is it reactionary... Leclerc has generally been a better driver than Sainz but only managed to...
by FormulaFun
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
Replies: 45
Views: 1544

Re: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?

Reactionary take due to poor form from Leclercs season opening.

Before 2024 Ferraris woes have been Ferrari and I say this as a fan. They've lost more points for Leclerc than Leclerc has lost for Leclerc.
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your Favourite Chinese Grand Prix
Replies: 6
Views: 336

Re: Your Favourite Chinese Grand Prix

It's a tough one I voted 2011 because it's such a standout race and comes to mind immediately but actually kind of regret it now, because having thought about it more I really think I wish I voted 2010
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 98
Views: 2761

Re: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread

purchville wrote:
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:16 am
FormulaFun wrote:
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:11 am
Riccardo :thumbdown: , back to bed
He was ahead. Albon the Chassis wrecker never got properly alongside.
He was over halfway alongside, ric just ran him off
by FormulaFun
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 98
Views: 2761

Re: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread

Riccardo :thumbdown: , back to bed
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 98
Views: 2761

Re: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread

pokerman wrote:
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:12 pm
t2jd1967 wrote:
Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:48 pm
You have to give credit to Hamilton for persevering with this nonsense.

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/1046497/1 ... ong-enough
What nonsense would that be?
Wow this happened quickly
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Barrichello going into 1996, an aged Brundle joined the team for his last season in F1. Barrichollo whitewashed him at the start of the season, something like 8-0. However, interestingly, the second half of 1996 once Brundles was possibly more comortable, he out qualified Rubens 5-3. He also pretty...
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

The relevance lies is that Bottas for all intents and purposes is not an accurate yardstick, this has been clear all along, and we can see that play out at Sauber. That gets countered with excuses as in “Bottas does not really try” or “Bottas is only good in a top car”. That than leads some to give...
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 8796

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

No, I don't think a driver should take his eyes off the track for more than a split second when closely fighting and trying to overtake another driver. Perhaps this demonstrates a limitation in Russell's armour and it further fuels doubts about his ability overall. They make numerous switch changes...
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 89
Views: 2681

Re: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Great lap from Perez, he looked great through the mid sector, pushing it Looked to me like he had to kill his tyres to even be close to max in s1 and s2 then he massively fell off s3. I suppose its good in that he is p2, but thats more a reflection of the relative car performance Verstappen didn't ...
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Hamilton has been sitting on the top of the pile for 8 years (2014-2020). The inherent problem is that many factors contributed to that outcome. Bottas sometimes matching and even outperforming Hamilton is something that potentially weighs against his legacy, rather than for it. Barrichello was con...
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 89
Views: 2681

Re: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Great lap from Perez, he looked great through the mid sector, pushing it
by FormulaFun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Nobody expected Barrichello to beat Schumacher, but some expected Barrichello to run him close. I don't think the same can be said of Bottas with respect to Hamilton when he joined Mercedes. Barrichello didn't run Schumacher close and Bottas didn't run Hamilton close, If the perception was that Bar...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

There is no such thing as a known quantity when it comes to drivers in Formula One. Ofcourse, but it's about as good as you're going to get. Hamilton has been sitting on the top of the pile for 8 years (2014-2020). The inherent problem is that many factors contributed to that outcome. Bottas someti...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Just checked on Wikipedia (it is a very long time ago), Barrichello beat all of his teammates from his debut in 1994 to his switch to Ferrari at the back end of 1999. Now these weren't illustrious teammates to be fair. That does not take away from the impression at the time that Barrichello could a...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Hamilton has been sitting on the top of the pile for 8 years (2014-2020). The inherent problem is that many factors contributed to that outcome. Bottas sometimes matching and even outperforming Hamilton is something that potentially weighs against his legacy, rather than for it. Barrichello was con...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

Tou do realise that this impression is also based on circular logic. Bottas was not trounced by Hamilton, therefore he must be pretty good in a top car. There are other explanations possible of course that do not paint Bottas’ performances in such a great light. Hamilton is a known quantity that's ...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 8796

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

I thought this comment from Russell was very telling. Caught napping in other words. "Obviously a bit of a strange situation that happened last week. Totally caught by surprise. I was actually looking at the steering wheel, making a switch change in the straight, which, you know, we all do across t...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 8796

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

I take it you didn't bother to read the stewards' report on the matter? Why do you always hit me with some laborious admin work just to reveal that it was actually 100m before the braking zone not 200m as if it makes any difference to the point about braking unpredictably early or excessively for a...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Replies: 709
Views: 44309

Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?

It's a circular argument anyway. Bottas was closer to Hamilton than Perez is to Verstappen. We don't know if that's due to Bottas doing better than Perez or if it's to Verstappen doing better than Hamilton. I suppose it could be both. Personally I think Bottas skill set makes him more effective in ...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 8796

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

I read that this morning, and was a bit surprised myself. Caught napping at breakfast, so to speak. I believe the Mercedes steering wheels have switches at the back, and he may have been operating those. But I don't see him operating a switch on the front of the steering wheel in the relevant on-bo...
by FormulaFun
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 89
Views: 2681

Re: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

RE the Sauber pitstops.... How on earth can that be allowed to happen. How do you turn up at race 1 not aware of this problem and then how can it take you months to solve something so fundamental. What was this about mikey? I completely missed it x( From the start of the season Sauber have basicall...
by FormulaFun
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 8796

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

I see. No I don't, but let's just leave it there. The real problem isn't whether Alonso faked a throttle problem or not, it is whether a dangerous situation existed, or a potentially dangerous situation. Perhaps even more pressing is the question what kind of penalty will be given now for truly dan...
by FormulaFun
Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 8796

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

I asked a question, which you might have understood from the use of the ? at the end. I gave my answer which you quickly dismissed, since then other more prominent figures have come up with the same answer. I see. No I don't, but let's just leave it there. The real problem isn't whether Alonso fake...