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by d_dingbat
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 360
Views: 8215

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread

Brilliant tactical race from Carlos. I'm sure Charles in his place would've tried to outrun the Mercedes and got demoted
by d_dingbat
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Replies: 35
Views: 1848

Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso

I think he publicly roasted Stroll Sr and Jr with that radio message.
by d_dingbat
Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 97
Views: 5028

Re: 2023 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread

Questionable stewarding

Both for Yuki and Russel
by d_dingbat
Sat May 27, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 132
Views: 6445

Re: 2023 Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Perez making too many mistakes this year
by d_dingbat
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 571
Views: 32646

Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Fillipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.

I think Massa should fight for it because i always wondered why was the Singapore results not taken out when the fixing was discovered
by d_dingbat
Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 11390

Re: 2023 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Hamilton should be penalized for that
by d_dingbat
Sun Oct 27, 2019 6:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2019 Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 239
Views: 47990

Re: 2019 Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Threa

Glad to see Bottas okay. The way he was breathing had me a bit worried if he broke his ribs or something.

While commentating they never finished the line - Avoid sneezing while braking in a F1 car because...?
by d_dingbat
Sun May 26, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel vs. Leclerc
Replies: 524
Views: 141692

Re: Vettel vs. Leclerc

What are you guys talking about? Considering how horribly Ferrari has been making a mess of his race and qualifying in the last few races anyone would have a meltdown Charles may have let his emotions get the best of him today but after Ferrari's stupidity can we blame him. Especially on a track lik...
by d_dingbat
Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Halo confirmed for 2018!
Replies: 299
Views: 115614

Re: Halo confirmed for 2018!

Jules Bianchi's death is what resulted in FIA introducing the Halo this season. Charles Lecrec nearly got beheaded today and the halo saved him from that. Jules was not just a close friend of Charles but also a mentor to him. They were both thought of as exceptional upcoming Ferrari talents who were...
by d_dingbat
Sun May 27, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Monaco Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 498
Views: 117333

Re: 2018 Monaco Grand Prix Race Thread

I have decided to participate in the next Monaco GP in a lawn mower provided it is a rolling start with me in the front and no pitstops.
by d_dingbat
Sun May 13, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is this the end of the podium ceremony on TV???
Replies: 43
Views: 21751

Re: Is this the end of the podium ceremony on TV???

There's absolutely no reason to continue watching after the cars cross the finish line. Earlier press conference were worth waiting for which were replaced by podium interviews which initially were not that great but it had it's moments especially with the right interviewer like Webber or Coulthard....
by d_dingbat
Sun May 13, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Spanish Grand Prix
Replies: 43
Views: 10680

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Spanish Grand Prix

Leclerc, Bottas, Grosjean

Leclerc - Did well to get into points
Bottas - If he had passed Vettel during the pitstops I think he would be much closer to Lewis despite Lewis's fresher tyres
Grosjean - Wrong kind of action but at least some action in the borefest
by d_dingbat
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: [MERGED] McLaren's wearing no clothes? / issues sans Honda
Replies: 371
Views: 156302

Re: When will everyone realize McLaren's wearing no clothes?

I just read this headline - "Alonso: We need to raise our game" and thought it sounded familiar http://www.f1zone.net/news/alonso-ferrari-will-have-to-raise-its-game/30666/ Fernando said this in 2014 before leaving Ferrari and Ferrari raised it's game in 2015. I don't think McLaren will do what Ferr...
by d_dingbat
Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fixing a race with this VSC
Replies: 207
Views: 48383

Re: Fixing a race with this VSC

I don't understand the uproar post Australian GP. The moment I saw VSC I thought to myself Seb should pit now and they did. The reason I felt he should pit was because I remember this happening before because you loose very little time when you pit under a VSC as compared to at normal times. I thoug...
by d_dingbat
Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 new theme song
Replies: 43
Views: 17484

Re: F1 new theme song

I would rather listen to 'Lost But Won' in a loop for hours.
by d_dingbat
Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Winter Testing Thread
Replies: 722
Views: 181632

Re: 2018 Winter Testing Thread

I was watching the highlights and really didn't mind the halo especially on the Red Bull and McLaren.

Am I in the minority?
by d_dingbat
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Colour Association
Replies: 37
Views: 18004

Re: Colour Association

I started watching somewhere in 2002 so here we go Red: Ferrari Orange: Arrows 2002 Yellow: Jordan Green: Jaguar Blue: Sauber Purple: Red Bull Pink: Force India Black: McLaren (Upto 2005)/Minardi White: Brawn GP/Toyota/Williams Silver: Mercedes Brown: [removed by mod] I hated the Black McLaren Honda...
by d_dingbat
Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sauber to part ways with Kaltenborn ?
Replies: 101
Views: 27352

Re: Sauber to part ways with Kaltenborn ?

UnlikeUday wrote:I wonder if she wasn't happy with Sauber joining hands with Honda?
It's more like how much she got paid under the table to make the deal with Honda happen and then scram with the stash.
by d_dingbat
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 136
Views: 43101

Re: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread

This year Max is regularly beating Daniel in qualifying.
by d_dingbat
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How Will Alonso Finish in Canada?
Replies: 25
Views: 9755

Re: How Will Alonso Finish in Canada?

I don't see why running out of fuel is an option considering the engine will die way before that.
by d_dingbat
Wed May 17, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sky Sports F1 Channel...
Replies: 92
Views: 35323

Re: Sky Sports F1 Channel...

I seriously can't stand the Lewis Hamilton Fanboyism the commentator displays especially this season. He fails to acknowledge anyone else but Lewis. I might stop watching F1 if this guy continues to commentate or watch with the tv muted. Go split screen and watch an option with different audio opti...
by d_dingbat
Mon May 15, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sky Sports F1 Channel...
Replies: 92
Views: 35323

Re: Sky Sports F1 Channel...

I seriously can't stand the Lewis Hamilton Fanboyism the commentator displays especially this season. He fails to acknowledge anyone else but Lewis. I might stop watching F1 if this guy continues to commentate or watch with the tv muted.
by d_dingbat
Mon May 01, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3800656

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Hoi Apple (I don't remember how to quote messages anymore) :D Remember Wolfie :twisted: Onneksi olkoon Kimi (ja Valtteri tietenkin) :thumbup: Apple, you always know how to answer my weird questions, so here they come - bear in mind that the Russian GP was the first race in years: 1. Kimi was genuin...
by d_dingbat
Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Kimi Raikkonnen the dark horse for 2017?
Replies: 47
Views: 15720

Re: Is Kimi Raikkonnen the dark horse for 2017?

Is Kimi Raikkonnen the dark horse for 2017? 'No'. More like a White Elephant Times in these tests do not reflect the actual pecking order. Getting your hopes up due to these times will lead to being disappointed. Stay tuned till Melbourne Qualifying to see who stands where. I would love to see Kimi ...
by d_dingbat
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 News, F1 Car Launch Dates, Helmet & Livery Thread!
Replies: 304
Views: 79436

Re: 2017 News, F1 Car Launch Dates, Helmet & Livery Thread!

Now that all cars have been revealed I must say that I am really disappointed with the way the cars look. I was hoping that with the new regulations the hideous noses would disappear. Not only did they not disappear but somehow fins came into picture and the cars look even more horrible. So from ple...
by d_dingbat
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Force India VJM10 Unveiled!
Replies: 54
Views: 24520

Re: Force India VJM10 Unveiled!

Where is the downright ugly option? I would like to vote that.
by d_dingbat
Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 News, F1 Car Launch Dates, Helmet & Livery Thread!
Replies: 304
Views: 79436

Re: 2017 F1 Car Launch Dates & Livery Thread!

How about extending this thread to include helmets as well?
by d_dingbat
Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Set for Team Radio Clampdown [MERGED]
Replies: 469
Views: 102996

Re: Formula 1 Set for Team Radio Clampdown [MERGED]

FIA Decision making process - A Room with a huge table at center for the meeting and table in the corner of the room with cookies and warm milk. The meeting begins... Guy/Gal 1 - Team Radio seems to be an issue Guy/Gal 2 - Let's ban Team Radio Guy/Gal 3 - Okay... All those in favor say 'AYE'. Milk i...
by d_dingbat
Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Can a Driver choose to start behind his qualified position?
Replies: 30
Views: 7506

Re: Can a Driver choose to start behind his qualified positi

That would drop you back based on technicality. Also I think the team and driver will be penalized if they say we would like to prove a point and hence changing the engine or gearbox to get a penalty willingly. It will also never clear the point they want to prove because people will claim that the...
by d_dingbat
Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Can a Driver choose to start behind his qualified position?
Replies: 30
Views: 7506

Re: Can a Driver choose to start behind his qualified positi

That would drop you back based on technicality. Also I think the team and driver will be penalized if they say we would like to prove a point and hence changing the engine or gearbox to get a penalty willingly. It will also never clear the point they want to prove because people will claim that they...
by d_dingbat
Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Can a Driver choose to start behind his qualified position?
Replies: 30
Views: 7506

Can a Driver choose to start behind his qualified position?

Like the topic says can a driver choose to start behind the position he qualified on? The reason I am asking this is because a lot of drivers like Vettel, Massa, Rosberg etc at one stage or other were said to be drivers who could only win if they started from pole or first row. Some drivers are said...
by d_dingbat
Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi has died
Replies: 136
Views: 35105

Re: Jules Bianchi has died

It seems so cruel eventhough a part of me knew this was going to happen.

My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. May he RIP
by d_dingbat
Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3800656

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

infi24r wrote:Hopefully Kimi can grab a win here. We don't need more Mercedes dominance and he's in the best qualifying position of the season with no threat from Vettel.
Really? The row behind him makes me nervous for some reason :uhoh:
by d_dingbat
Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ecclestone warns only 14 cars on F1 grid in 2015 [MERGED]
Replies: 83
Views: 13644

Re: Ecclestone warns only 14 cars on F1 grid in 2015 [MERGED

What if Bernie Eccelstone was replaced by Jeremy Clarkson and Jean Todt by James May? With Jeremy we might get better spectacle and the races would be more about Power and Speed and the competition would be back to what it is supposed to be and that is to go faster and faster. Ofcourse Jeremy can be...
by d_dingbat
Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you want FI to finish infornt of Mclarem?
Replies: 30
Views: 5834

Re: Do you want FI to finish infornt of Mclarem?

I would like them to finish ahead of McLaren for a simple reason - Teams like McLaren & Ferrari can learn a thing or two from them instead of just throwing in money and hoping to succeed, teams like Sauber and Lotus can learn that good drivers make a difference and they should find other means of ga...
by d_dingbat
Sun Jun 08, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was it a mistake for Ferrari to sign Kimi ?
Replies: 205
Views: 33854

Re: Was it a mistake for Ferrari to sign Kimi ?

It's true that the points don't tell the full story considering the amount of problems Kimi has had with the car but that doesn't excuse the way he performs from time to time. As a top tier driver you would expect him to get with the program but he doesn't. The Q3 lap yesterday was a disaster if he ...
by d_dingbat
Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari has a mountain to climb AGAIN
Replies: 243
Views: 44435

Re: Ferrari has a mountain to climb AGAIN

A dominant Ferrari car? 2004.

What is wrong with Ferrari?
Luca and Stefano.
by d_dingbat
Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3800656

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Playing with switches before binning it and admitting it. What an honest moron.
by d_dingbat
Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Schumacher Accident - Messages of Support
Replies: 500
Views: 101377

Re: Michael Schumacher In Skiing Accident - Serious Head Inj

Ever since I heard the news I have been wondering why did this have to happen and if Schumi was to meet with an accident why couldn't he land with a sprained leg or arm. Why did it have to something so serious?

I really hope he recovers quickly from this and is back to his normal self.