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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:41 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
- Replies: 921
- Views: 24219
Re: The big 6 then the rest?
In my opinion Verstappen is currently obviously the best driver. I have little doubt. Fair enough if you disagree though. It's always impossible to know 100%. If one looks at the two burdens of proof from the US legal system -- preponderance of evidence (civil cases) and beyond a reasonable doubt (...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
- Replies: 754
- Views: 46870
Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
You think Bottas would be a challenge for Verstappen? He might be closer in qualifying but I don't see him being ahead more than a couple of times in the year; definitely less so than he was against Lewis. Verstappen has very few off-weekends whereas it is a much more regular occurrence for Lewis. ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: New points system
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1801
Re: New points system
With the 9-6-4-3-2-1 system second was worth 66.6666r% of first. Now it's worth 72%. So there has been a change but not a particularly significant one. I will grant you the change from 1st to 3rd is larger. We are now moving quite far away from your original argument though. Your new argument makes...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:54 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: New points system
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1801
Re: New points system
If the "problem" is to rank all teams adequately in the wcc, they could split the points system: keep the current system for the wdc, give points to everyone for the wcc.
However, I doubt that the FIA is driven by the desire to have the "right" team ranking.
However, I doubt that the FIA is driven by the desire to have the "right" team ranking.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: New points system
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1801
Re: New points system
Is that what F1 thinks it is their most pressing problem?
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:47 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Sainz would be incredibly stupid to take the Audi drive over an absolute certain WDC shot in a Red Bull in 2025 . If Audi don't get Sainz they'll likely pair 38 year old Hulkenberg with 36 year old Bottas. It's not like the Audi opportunity isn't going to come back around. So you believe Marko & Ho...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:45 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Sainz would be incredibly stupid to take the Audi drive over an absolute certain WDC shot in a Red Bull in 2025. If Audi don't get Sainz they'll likely pair 38 year old Hulkenberg with 36 year old Bottas. It's not like the Audi opportunity isn't going to come back around. I completely disagree. "IF...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1189
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
Norris, Hülkenberg, Leclerc with honourable mentioning Bottas, Verstappen and Alonso
Disappointing: Perez, Stroll, Tsunoda, probably also Zhou
Disappointing: Perez, Stroll, Tsunoda, probably also Zhou
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
- Replies: 921
- Views: 24219
Re: The big 6 then the rest?
The hardest question to figure out right now is who the second best driver on the grid is. There really is no clear answer. I think it's probably Norris. Or Verstappen. ;) As of now I think Verstappen is clearly out front. Maybe, maybe not. A super dominant RB-team and a midfield teammate make that...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:31 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
- Replies: 921
- Views: 24219
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1189
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
Norris - probably his most consistent drive I can remember Could I suggest 2 awards, Driver of the Day - Norris Dork of the Day - Magnusson The problem for me is Magnusson wins his prize just about every race 😋 Also, Magnussen is a good shout, I dare to disagree: "Dork of the Day" is Stroll, IMO. S...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:47 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Yes, bring back more old drivers past their prime. Maybe, we can get rid of some young guns, instead.UnlikeUday wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:29 amIs anyone expecting Vettel to return to F1 with Mercedes?
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:44 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1189
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
Norris - probably his most consistent drive I can remember Could I suggest 2 awards, Driver of the Day - Norris Dork of the Day - Magnusson The problem for me is Magnusson wins his prize just about every race 😋 Also, Magnussen is a good shout, I dare to disagree: "Dork of the Day" is Stroll, IMO.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:41 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2282
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:41 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2282
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 141
- Views: 4554
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:13 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
That's not exactly what's being said, the desire is merely for Verstappen to have a more competitive teammate, on today's grid I doubt that Perez makes the top 10. :thumbup: I am fascinated by how desperately some Verstappen fans want Perez to stay. You must have forgotten that Perez is on my (quit...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Having a fast (but not too fast ;) ) teammate can help you in the WDC too - they take points away from your competitors. Particularly important when you have on weekends when you have the best car, and when you have a problem. Very true, but the discussion (forever here) seems to call for RB to hir...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:14 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Sainz over Perez is not so clear cut decision, especially how RB#2s struggled in the past. Most likely he will have a similar performance as a 'relaxed Perez' (vs the 'I can be a champion' Perez of last year) And, you are still ignoring things you don't like for your version of the history. RB repo...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:42 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Again you seem to projecting further Red Bull dominance, shorn of that having a teammate to slow to protect you has it downside as well. It does not matter what I project, the scenario will play out the same regardless whether Red Bull is dominant or not. There is an upside if the car itself become...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:40 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Ricciardo who was slower than Verstappen, what does that gain Mercedes, Mercedes wanted Verstappen not the slower driver. Did Mercedes pass on Alonso for next year, maybe Alonso decided that Aston Martin was the better option, I'm not reading that Mercedes turned him down. If Red Bull are looking f...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
I would say that Sainz's stock presently is higher, he's actually beating his teammate, also the fact he seems a lot closer to signing for Mercedes than Red Bull points to Perez being retained for next year. Verstappen himself said that Red Bull should recruit from within so that kind of rules out ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:43 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
And what about Ricciardo? Who you like to point out has beaten both of those drivers. Was he not rated higher than Bottas in 2018? What about Alonso? Mercedes, like RB, passed on him. For next year, maybe RB weren't ready to make a driver decision in mid-April. Or like Mikey had said, maybe they ar...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Good to see that Audi is going for some fresh new talent!
Also good news for Magnussen, probably.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2419
Re: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
Is it reactionary... Leclerc has generally been a better driver than Sainz but only managed to convincingly beat him over a season once in three years. Given the poor start means that it so far looks like it won't change in the 4th year It's a reasonable question to ask. Leclerc has lost a crazy am...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2419
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...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
I fully understand why RB doesn't go for Alonso or Hamilton, the superstars of the past. Then again, I didn't expect Ferrari to sign Hamilton either, so ... ;-) Still, RB need a better second driver than Perez. Someone who can pick up the results when Verstappen fails (by his own accounts or throug...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:09 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
I fully understand why RB doesn't go for Alonso or Hamilton, the superstars of the past. Then again, I didn't expect Ferrari to sign Hamilton either, so ... ;-) Still, RB need a better second driver than Perez. Someone who can pick up the results when Verstappen fails (by his own accounts or through...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:56 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2419
Re: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
I don't think Leclerc has been Vettel at Aston Martin level disappointing, but I can see how some might think he hasn't quite looked a driver who could match or even beat Hamilton//Verstappen. He was doing a pretty good job of matching Verstappen back when he had the car to do it in early 2022. He ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Not much Verstappen can do about the so-called quality of his teammates when two of the best drivers on the grid (Alonso and Norris) are both too scared to face him. Is there a reliable source for Alonso turning down a Red Bull offer? Genuine question. Der Ex-Champion entschied sich damit für klare...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:04 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
Re: Silly Season 2025
Interesting from AMUS that Alonso has been offered a seat at Red Bull but seemingly Alonso is only interested if Verstappen has left the team, strange that Alonso would have less confidence of going up against Verstappen then Hamilton did. https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/f1-transfermar...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:03 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30223
Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
I am always cynical about media response to "unethical" behaviour. I am advised that one of the leading digital journalists/presenters who is regularly critical about Horner has 13 children, only 3 are with his wife. I'd like that kind of info in the public domain everywhere so we can make ethical ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:03 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: 33698
Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Do please explain. I think it is this "we know what we know and we don't know what we don't know and we know what we don't know we don't know, but know what is known and unknown which we know! Or something like that! :] I wish I knew a bit more about what I believe I know at this point. Which is: i...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 792
- Views: 29949
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:13 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: 33698
Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
I would say the essential difference is quite clear and significant; whatever there was to know in order to protest and appeal in 2021, was known on the day of the assumed wrong itself. Apart from what we don't know. Do please explain. I think it is this "we know what we know and we don't know what...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Carlos Sainz Jr. Thread
- Replies: 244
- Views: 39185
Re: The Official Carlos Sainz Jr. Thread
He's got three 2nd places in 4 races which is what is the most expected from him. On top of this, he's not going to mess around with going another setup route like last year. He getting 2nd in Japan is a big shout out from him for a contract extension. Sainz has to look at 2026 regs & guess good wh...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:58 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Carlos Sainz Jr. Thread
- Replies: 244
- Views: 39185
Re: The Official Carlos Sainz Jr. Thread
Sainz's only deserved move would be Red Bull as that team is still the best. But Checo is doing good enough to keep that seat his. Mercedes doesn't seem like the team to go but could again create wonders in 2026 with new regulations. Aston Martin is a good choice as McLaren isn't an option. Below A...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30223
Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
I am always cynical about media response to "unethical" behaviour. I am advised that one of the leading digital journalists/presenters who is regularly critical about Horner has 13 children, only 3 are with his wife. I'd like that kind of info in the public domain everywhere so we can make ethical ...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
- Replies: 754
- Views: 46870
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...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
- Replies: 754
- Views: 46870
Re: Is Hamilton ruining Max’s legacy?
Some thought so from Barrichello, some not. Some thought so from Bottas, some not. I don't see a convincing argument that Barrichello arrived with much more laurels than Bottas. Nobody expected Barrichello to beat Schumacher, but some expected Barrichello to run him close. I don't think the same ca...