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by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Midseason Break Polls 2025: Rank the Drivers
Replies: 5
Views: 92

Re: Midseason Break Polls 2025: Rank the Drivers

Here is how I voted in the poll: 1 Verstappen 2 Russell 3 Leclerc 4 Piastri 5 Norris 6 Albon 7 Gasly 8 Hulkenberg 9 Alonso 10 Hamilton 11 Hadjar 12 Ocon 13 Sainz 14 Bearman 15 Antonelli 16 Bortoleto 17 Tsunoda 18 Stroll 19 Lawson Top 4 are pretty easy 5-9 very close and then 10-16 I wouldn't much ar...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 5:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025
Replies: 42
Views: 2081

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025

Yeah, what Piastri did was unusual and dangerous. Deserved penalty. Shame for him, because it was totally unnecessary, but at least it's a lesson he won't forget. Will this be a standard practice behind a SC that 60psi of brake pressure determines erratic driving or will it only get flagged up if a...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025
Replies: 42
Views: 2081

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025

Piastri didn't do anything abnormal. hard braking is 130psi not 60psi, Verstappen did what starts to become normal for him in making it all so dramatic in order to try and win a race, the stewards just didn't buy it against Russell. Clearly wasn't normal. And clearly not just Verstappen having prob...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2026
Replies: 61
Views: 16162

Re: Silly Season 2026

I very, very sensible signing. Basically a no brainer.
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025
Replies: 42
Views: 2081

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025

I expected the vote to go for Norris but for me Piastri did little wrong, Norris was gifted the win. If anyone gifted Norris the win, it was Piastri. Piastri didn't do anything abnormal. hard braking is 130psi not 60psi, Verstappen did what starts to become normal for him in making it all so dramat...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025
Replies: 42
Views: 2081

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025

I expected the vote to go for Norris but for me Piastri did little wrong, Norris was gifted the win. If anyone gifted Norris the win, it was Piastri. Piastri didn't do anything abnormal. hard braking is 130psi not 60psi, Verstappen did what starts to become normal for him in making it all so dramat...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner
Replies: 134
Views: 5476

Re: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner

In Silverstone, the Ferrari, the Red Bull, and the Mercedes looked equally unstable. Maybe Verstappen is much better at keeping an unstable car under control? Perhaps the Ferrari and Mercedes would look much more stable in his hands? I understand that and why you Verstappen fans think so. Of course...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner
Replies: 134
Views: 5476

Re: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner

I have intensively studied onboards from qualifyings and races - and I think that is a myth. The Red Bull looks quite stable whereas especially the Ferrari looks rather unpredictable and unstable. That was already the case last seasons and it is very much so this year. Don't agree on the Red Bull l...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner
Replies: 134
Views: 5476

Re: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner

Assuming Verstappen goes they'll be well below 5th. Yeah, and I think we're seeing at the moment that the ability of their aero department to work wonders may be a thing of the past. They've produced a car that isn't by any means the fastest on the grid, but is certainly the most unstable. I have i...
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 13, 2025 4:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner
Replies: 134
Views: 5476

Re: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner

Does anyone here believe that Mekies has the format and the competences to successfully lead Red Bull? I don't know but I certainly feel less confident that Red Bull can rebuild into a championship contender now than I did before they sacked Horner. We could also be seeing a fresh new Red Bull in m...
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 13, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner
Replies: 134
Views: 5476

Re: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner

Paolo_Lasardi wrote:
Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:05 am
Does anyone here believe that Mekies has the format and the competences to successfully lead Red Bull?
I don't know but I certainly feel less confident that Red Bull can rebuild into a championship contender now than I did before they sacked Horner.
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

I don't understand why this is still something that keeps coming up like some sort of bombshell. Yes, Prost had a weight advantage. Before 1994, that was part of Formula 1, and had always been part of grand prix racing. Prost can only be viewed in the context of the era he raced in, one in which hi...
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

And yet, that was what Schumacher did on his very first F1 race. So who knows, perhaps Franco is also on his way to 6 driver titles... And if he is to be replaced, I feel Jack Doohan should be given a decent second chance. Even an overrated driver like Prost "won" 3 (thanks to the unfair FIA rules ...
by mikeyg123
Wed Jul 09, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

If this rumour is true, his days are really numbered because burning of the clutch by a F1 driver doesn't shed a good light on the driver's skills & doesn't help justify his place on the F1 grid. And yet, that was what Schumacher did on his very first F1 race. So who knows, perhaps Franco is also o...
by mikeyg123
Wed Jul 09, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner
Replies: 134
Views: 5476

Re: Red Bull Racing sack Christian Horner

Incredibly short sighted. Horner has been the best TP this century and the only to over see two periods of dominance in over 30 years.
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 07, 2025 7:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025
Replies: 42
Views: 2081

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025

How on earth does Hadjar get the vote? He outqualified Lawson, but not by much. Lawson is an innocent victim at the start, and then Hadjar crashes into the back of Antonelli. I don't think the race should be ruled out of the vote- Hadjar made a very costly mistake and Lawson couldn't take further p...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 07, 2025 5:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025
Replies: 42
Views: 2081

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Silverstone 2025

How on earth does Hadjar get the vote? He outqualified Lawson, but not by much. Lawson is an innocent victim at the start, and then Hadjar crashes into the back of Antonelli. I don't think the race should be ruled out of the vote- Hadjar made a very costly mistake and Lawson couldn't take further p...
by mikeyg123
Mon Jul 07, 2025 5:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2025 British Grand Prix
Replies: 29
Views: 2026

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2025 British Grand Prix

Hulkenberg, Alonso, Norris Being honest this time, What did Alonso really do today that was much better than Stroll? Not that I would vote either. Yes, he made his mediums last far longer than Stroll made his softs last, but that is sort of to be expected? I would say Stroll's first 2 stints were m...
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 06, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2025 British Grand Prix
Replies: 29
Views: 2026

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2025 British Grand Prix

Hulkenberg, Alonso, Norris Being honest this time, What did Alonso really do today that was much better than Stroll? Not that I would vote either. Yes, he made his mediums last far longer than Stroll made his softs last, but that is sort of to be expected? I would say Stroll's first 2 stints were m...
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 06, 2025 3:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2025 British Grand Prix
Replies: 29
Views: 2026

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2025 British Grand Prix

Hulkenberg, Alonso, Norris
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 06, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 174
Views: 6796

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Way to early for slicks
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 06, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 174
Views: 6796

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Race Thread

The racing rules are absurd.
by mikeyg123
Sun Jul 06, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 174
Views: 6796

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Massively impressed nobody crashed in that.
by mikeyg123
Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Junior Series
Replies: 563
Views: 57976

Re: 2025 Junior Series

F2 Sprint 01. Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) 1:44.489 02. Sebastian Montoya (PREMA Racing) 1:44.198 03. Roman Stanek (Invicta Racing) 1:44.512 04. Kush Maini (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.055 05. Joshua Dürksen (AIX Racing) 1:45.051 06. Jak Crawford (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.016 07. Luke Browning (Hitech ...
by mikeyg123
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Junior Series
Replies: 563
Views: 57976

Re: 2025 Junior Series

F2 Sprint 01. Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) 1:44.489 02. Sebastian Montoya (PREMA Racing) 1:44.198 03. Roman Stanek (Invicta Racing) 1:44.512 04. Kush Maini (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.055 05. Joshua Dürksen (AIX Racing) 1:45.051 06. Jak Crawford (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.016 07. Luke Browning (Hitech ...
by mikeyg123
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Bortoletto beating Hulkenberg again. Hulkenberg effectively last. He has been terrible in the last two qualifying sessions. Speaking of terrible... Stroll outqualified for the 23rd consecutive time and only a fraction faster than "terrible" Hulkenberg. Well, did you not see the pace of the Sauber l...
by mikeyg123
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

TheGiantHogweed wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:29 pm
Bortoletto beating Hulkenberg again. Hulkenberg effectively last. He has been terrible in the last two qualifying sessions.
Speaking of terrible... Stroll outqualified for the 23rd consecutive time and only a fraction faster than "terrible" Hulkenberg.
by mikeyg123
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

UnlikeUday wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:12 pm
Colapinto looks like a goner.
He sounds like he knows that's it.

He was so much more impressive in the Williams last year.

Makes you wonder how much Albon was phoning it in or how good Gasly really is driving.
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Paolo_Lasardi wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:27 pm
mikeyg123 wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:35 pm
The Red Bull looks dreadful.
Why? Solid P5, faster than both Mercedes. Not brilliant, okay - but dreadful?
I commented after FP1 where Verstappen looked like he was wrestling an Octopus every onboard. I've not watched FP2.
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

What did Piastri do in his first year in F1 despite being a F2 champion? Antonelli was rushed into F1 by Wolff who under no circumstances is going to let him go. He made a blunder when he has the chance to sign & nurture Verstappen. He won't make the same mistake twice with Antonelli. Given his bil...
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

I honestly don't see it. It makes much more sense to Wolff to keep Antonelli than to keep Russell. Not great for us, but probably the smart move for Mercedes. At this moment in time I would be somewhat concerned for Antonelli, I'm not seeing any progress. What did Piastri do in his first year in F1...
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

I don't think Verstappen is specifically looking for #1 status. As long the teams is principally focused on delivering a car that enables him to compete on equal footing to the competition. Sure, Jos Verstappen might be very vocal in the press, but I don't think it means much. He's clearly going to...
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 04, 2025 9:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Agree, although I think it'd look better without the shark fin. I like it from most angles, I don't from others. Very bizarre. Overall it is a yes though! I don't think it looks spectacular to be honest. I am sure it will be very fast, maybe even fun to drive, but all these supercars look the same ...
by mikeyg123
Fri Jul 04, 2025 9:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

This super/hyper cars of late are just so UGLY... Don't see new generation falling in love with these, just because they go fast. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think that's a stunning looking car. Gorgeous from the side and like a beefier McLaren F1 from the front. Agree, although I think...
by mikeyg123
Thu Jul 03, 2025 6:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 85
Views: 5810

Re: 2025 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

1940719249665782174 This super/hyper cars of late are just so UGLY... Don't see new generation falling in love with these, just because they go fast. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think that's a stunning looking car. Gorgeous from the side and like a beefier McLaren F1 from the front.
by mikeyg123
Thu Jul 03, 2025 6:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 9376

Re: 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

Please tell me which other 3 drivers preceded these champions in their respective championship years. Rosberg is easy... Hamilton, Alonso and Ricciardo Villeneuve is even easier. He hobbled to the title in a dominant car while crashing often. Schumacher, Hakkinen and Coulthard were better among oth...
by mikeyg123
Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 3255
Views: 378885

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

George Russell at Red Bull is such an unintuitive partnership.
by mikeyg123
Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 9376

Re: 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

Because either of them would be an unworthy champion in my view. How many times did we see a driver become WDC over the past 30 plus years who was not amongst the best 3 in the sport? The only examples I can think of are Mansell in 1992, Räikkönen in 2008, and Button in 2009. Even with Räikkönen on...