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by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Replies: 52
Views: 1506

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Bearman #1 Magussen #9,307,211 Mag's score is so impressive since no other driver gets away with scaring everyone else every time he's challenged without getting a Masi holiday Simply feisty driving on the edge, but not over it in my view. The commentators on F1TV thought that both penalties were q...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5755

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

I think K Mag was the stand out performer even though he made some iffy moves. He was intentionally holding rest behind inspite of 2 penalty still had the speed to still only loose 1 place. Haas is the best midfield team. Ferrari as well had good pace and I think good performance from Perez as well.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Replies: 52
Views: 1506

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

K Mag, Max, Bearman.

Ferrari is second best team, I think fastest in qualifying as well and Haas seems to best midfield team.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7610

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

Max 25secs ahead Ferrari and 46secs behind Mercedes. They have big advantage in the race still. Yuki got screwed big time. He was always P10, P11 they allowed others to under cut him and then at the end his team mate as well who was slower both in qualifying and race. Yuki just isn't that good pass...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7610

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

Max 25secs ahead Ferrari and 46secs behind Mercedes. They have big advantage in the race still.

Yuki got screwed big time. He was always P10, P11 they allowed others to under cut him and then at the end his team mate as well who was slower both in qualifying and race.
by Mercedes-Benz
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 181
Views: 8546

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Vicky_balboa wrote:
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:14 pm
Lerclerc at the end of Q2 put in a faster lap than his Q3 time.
Ferrari have the speed, RBR advantage is in the race. Lot of people question Max qualifying pace but it is more that Leclerc has faster car in qualifying and Max is obviously in the races. It is good that times are close among teams.
by Mercedes-Benz
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Replies: 300
Views: 8339

Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc

I think it will be similar to how it was with Vettel. Hamilton will have some good races but Leclerc IMO is one of the best and should be on Max level. Surely by now should be at his peak ? Many driver like Kimi and Alonso said they are as good if not better during their later part of career but I a...
by Mercedes-Benz
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
Replies: 472
Views: 20931

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season

Wow never saw this coming. Obviously he still love racing and needs a new challenge but Leclerc is going to be too fast for him. I wish Leclerc had swapped with Hamilton. I think Leclerc has a better chance to win the title outside Ferrari. Anyways 2025 is going to be fun with 2 top drivers in Ferra...
by Mercedes-Benz
Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30023

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

Max would not have got penalty for this. Norris had space and surely he knew Perez is making a move. In Singapore Max did similar and Russell turned into him and got a penalty but anyways Perez had the pace and should have made clear pass and got the podium.
by Mercedes-Benz
Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The best season performance from any driver
Replies: 119
Views: 6716

Re: The best season performance from any driver

Yes, it is and will be crazy if someone can beat it in future. Vettel at his peak in RBR was also amazing but Max barely had a bad performance.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 118
Views: 6741

Re: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

Sainz and Hamilton looked so out of sort this weekend, has to be their worst race this year. Leclerc should have overtaken Max when he had a chance and Perez again making a mistake at the end this time missing a P3. Not sure 1pitstop was good strategy here but it was impressive performance from Yuki...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 98
Views: 6666

Re: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Poor performance by one of the team mates in every team except the Mclaren. Though Norris again making mistakes when Mclaren has looked good.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 1720

Re: 2024

Mclaren and AM have shown big gains can be made. Where as Ferrari as usual have disappointed again and Mercedes also made a worse car than 2022. If top teams can take points from each other it can be exciting. Over time teams do get closer without much change in rules. Though Max is the most consist...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 6157

Re: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Thread

Wow AM was fast, great result for them. Perez should have been in podium though.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 138
Views: 4998

Re: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

If the conditions are same then RBR and Norris will be on podium. The rest will be interesting though.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 138
Views: 4998

Re: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Sprint weekend definitely shakes things up with setup and condition playing an important factor. Stroll P3 for the race and he was out in Q1 in sprint shootout in normal conditions. Mclaren, Norris underperformed yesterday and Perez too was unlucky with Piastri mistake but today they are right up th...
by Mercedes-Benz
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160814

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Why would the new owner get rid of Alonso ? It make no sense. They will definitely drop Stroll if his father sells his shares though. Moreover if RBR wants Alonso they can try to buy his contract which I think is more easier than getting Norris or even Piastri from Mclaren. Most likely nothing will...
by Mercedes-Benz
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160814

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Why would the new owner get rid of Alonso ? It make no sense. They will definitely drop Stroll if his father sells his shares though. Moreover if RBR wants Alonso they can try to buy his contract which I think is more easier than getting Norris or even Piastri from Mclaren. Most likely nothing will ...
by Mercedes-Benz
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 4265

Re: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Amazing performance from Norris. He could have challenged Max if he was not out in Q1 I think. Yuki too had impressive pace. He was with in 4secs to Norris and they both started behind. Piastri is amazing talent but he is very weak in the races. Both AT drivers were faster than him in the race.
by Mercedes-Benz
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30023

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

Perez gifting everyone an extra place. I do not think RBR would be able to stop Max not to go for win even if Perez had taken the lead anyways. So another podium lost by Perez. He needs to finish P2 with somer respect now and forget about winning a race or beating Max.
by Mercedes-Benz
Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11451

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

Perez now should hold on to P2, the lead is now 39pts. Also great result for Sargeant he was right up there with Albon and now gets a point as well.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11451

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

AM were much faster today both started in pitlane and both would have scored points. Stroll best race I think. Not sure what happened to Ricciardo he was slow all weekend but in the race he had no pace at all. Perez is going to loose his P2.
by Mercedes-Benz
Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:29 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160814

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Wow, not the end Perez was hoping but it could probably be a BS rumor. If true Max will have no problem in ending Ricciardo career next. I think it is already over but whatever is left in him.
by Mercedes-Benz
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30023

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

I think Perez will have some good races and finish P2. Then next year they will evaluate his performance in first half and make a call on him, if he is really this bad they will temporary replace him with whichever driver in AT is doing well. For 2025 they will keep their options open.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Oct 08, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30023

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

There is no way Perez is this bad. They have to support to him, though if he fails to finish P2 this year he probably deserve to be out. Not sure Ricciardo deserves the spot either. He has to beat Yuki comfortable first so it will be interesting to see if he can even do that ?
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2023
Replies: 631
Views: 24432

Re: Silly Season 2023

I think the decision was made a while ago but Lawson is doing better than expected. He was pretty good in first half and but probably some 0.3secs slower per lap in second half on hard tyres.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 463
Views: 10632

Re: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread

It was good race overall. But Perez has had a shocker. Also some strange strategies. Not sure why did they wait so long to bring Sainz and Yuki to the pits compared to their team mate for second stop. Ironically both Sainz and Yuki finished a place behind due to it and the gap for both were 0.8secs ...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 51
Views: 2963

Re: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Max fastest on all session. If he is P1 after lap1 he is going to be some way ahead of rest. Piastri is doing amazing job, he was fast in SPA and fast here as well which is a driver track, he has bright future for sure. Suzuka is the best track to see car go fast and Leclerc back to normal speed. He...
by Mercedes-Benz
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2023
Replies: 631
Views: 24432

Re: Silly Season 2023

IMO RBR should go for Piastri for future. For AT I would go for Yuki and Lawson. If they go Ricciardo that means they rate his experience and knowledge and consider that important factor. They dropped NDV because he was some 0.2secs slower to Yuki. Lawson does not make mistakes but he also seems som...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 360
Views: 8011

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

Singapore is better than Monaco. But the strategy here is same drive as slow as possible to make tyre last
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7300

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Russell and Sainz are doing great now, especially Russell, Hmailton is very strong in Monza and here again, he almost got P1. There is no way RBR are getting to top5 here. Even if their car seems faster in race than qualifying. Yuki unlucky both in Monza and here. He would have definitely been in to...
by Mercedes-Benz
Fri Sep 08, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2023
Replies: 631
Views: 24432

Re: Silly Season 2023

Since Ricciardo is also a factor in the silly season talk of '23, I wonder how much of an eye opener is his latest pic showing the injury he got at the Dutch Grand Prix. Considering the location of the injury, I think he will need a good time to recover enough to not get any pain or further damage....
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 273
Views: 6687

Re: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Race Thread

I think this was one of Perez better drive. They should have called Perez early instead of Max. I do not think he was ever in doubt not to win. Perez had to earn this P2. Ferrari were surprisingly very competitive in the race as well. IMO this was bad weekend for Leclerc. Piastri was unlucky with te...
by Mercedes-Benz
Sat Sep 02, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 132
Views: 4232

Re: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Great result for Ferrari. Sainz has looked good all weekend. Also nice to see Piastri finally able to beat Norris and surprisingly Russell also ahead of his teammate. Hamilton is usually very strong in Monza.
by Mercedes-Benz
Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 132
Views: 4232

Re: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Wow Perez simply can't have a clean weekend. But anyways I do not think he can afford another mistake this weekend. A good qualifying and a podium in the race is needed from him. Ferrari is expected to be strong here so he has to do well. Times will be close in qualifying.
by Mercedes-Benz
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 332
Views: 7347

Re: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Race Thread

It was good race, the mixed condition definitely heped some especially Gasly. Surprisingly there were lots of overtaking and Alonso made some great moves. Lawson P13 was also unexpected. But I think both Mclaren and Mercedes underacheived this race. Yuki too was doing well than the P16 result.