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by Pietkok
Wed Dec 28, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Toro Rosso in talks to rebrand 2017 Renault engine
Replies: 19
Views: 6281

Re: Toro Rosso in talks to rebrand 2017 Renault engine

It doesn't have to do with associating, it probably has to do with money. They see Red Bull can pull it off, they just try the same. Selling the ''engine naming rights'' is lucrative. Wondering which company it will be though.
by Pietkok
Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alfa Romeo back to F1?
Replies: 58
Views: 13464

Re: Alfa Romeo back to F1?

It might boost the perception of Alfa's poor reliability. Or is that part of the charm they want to keep? To be honest Fiat would be weird. They might have racing history, but you don't buy a Fiat because they are sexy or drive fast. There is a reason why they market the sport version as Abarth and ...
by Pietkok
Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Standing starts after SC's for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 8622

Re: Standing starts after SC's for 2017

The idea of the first line wouldn't work on it's own if there is no rule to state the driver has to get on the throttle, which is tough to check. The lead driver knows others can't overtake, there is no incentive to go full out at that point.
by Pietkok
Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie Ecclestone suggests 2 race format!
Replies: 62
Views: 14337

Re: Bernie Ecclestone suggests 2 race format!

Won't this decrease the action? Right now there is a balance between qualy and race setup. If the difference is already partly neutralized in the first race, the grid of the second race will start according to the pace of the first race. I think we will have a nice procession then for the second rac...
by Pietkok
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Double Points Finale might have been fun this year?
Replies: 33
Views: 7991

Re: Double Points Finale might have been fun this year?

Double points for a double distance race? It's the end of the season, the cars may as well be put to a real test :)
by Pietkok
Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Confirmed - Hulk to Renault! (See Ya Later)
Replies: 58
Views: 15411

Re: Confirmed - Hulk to Renault! (See Ya Later)

Not brave, sensible and good. And I don't know whether I missed it or it's not known exactly , but why didn't they sign Perez instead (sponsors?)?
by Pietkok
Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1350035

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

Just watched the press conference as well. While the phone was annoying (more drivers sometimes use their phone though, but not this excessive) I found it really bad that he doesn't even care about answering the questions. Or constantly reffering to his snapchat/instagram instead. While I appreciate...
by Pietkok
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Teammate or biggest rival?
Replies: 26
Views: 5778

Re: Teammate or biggest rival?

Of course. I'm not suggesting Red Bull did the wrong thing. I am sure from Verstappen's perspective though he would rather have stayed out. In interviews he said there was no other option because his tyres would not last till the end. I think Daniel and Max are so well matched, that overtaking in e...
by Pietkok
Sun Oct 02, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton: "why me?"
Replies: 240
Views: 45874

Re: Hamilton: "why me?"

I guess when looking at the poll results we can conclude that there is a possibility that there are some rogue Haas mechanics betting on the team scoring 0 points in Malaysia. They must have made quite some money if they made this bet after the Australian GP. They might have tried it a few different...
by Pietkok
Sat Oct 01, 2016 4:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Points of note from WMSC meeting...
Replies: 2
Views: 1774

Re: Points of note from WMSC meeting...

Really glad about the standing starts. About the engines, it doesn't say anywhere if this is for this or next season, so I assume it is for this season. Were there any other drivers likely to do the same Lewis did?
by Pietkok
Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Discuss your ideal presenter line up for the F1 coverage
Replies: 25
Views: 5478

Re: Discuss your ideal presenter line up for the F1 coverage

Somehow when I read the title the first person that came to my mind was Rowan Atkinson. He would be great to comment/do facial expessions on for instance the steward's decisions. C4 team + Ted's notebook would be ok to me. Whenever I can I try to watch C4, and afterwards as they don't show the C4 pr...
by Pietkok
Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Verstappen, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso - crash kids
Replies: 217
Views: 39099

Re: Verstappen, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso - crash kids

In a Dutch interview with Max (by an interviewer who obviously says he did nothing wrong) he said: ''They destroyed my race, so I won't just let them past, I'll rather drive them off track.'' (translated). He has a lot to learn in this respect, I hope the team will help him.
by Pietkok
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Belgium Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 307
Views: 59789

Re: 2016 Belgium Grand Prix Race Thread

Classic wrote:Hamilton has spend all weekend only focused on race pace due to his penalties, and now gets a fresh shot from 5th on the grid. Battle for the win is on.
Would that make Hamilton or Vettel/Magnussen driver of the day? He will still have to pass 3 quick cars though, kudos to him if he pulls it off.
by Pietkok
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Belgium Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 307
Views: 59789

Re: 2016 Belgium Grand Prix Race Thread

Max should ask: How are we gonna fix this?
by Pietkok
Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Belgium Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 307
Views: 59789

Re: 2016 Belgium Grand Prix Race Thread

How are temperatures today? Wondering what Verstappen's changes will be.
by Pietkok
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Funny Article on F1 as an Olympic Sport
Replies: 20
Views: 5804

Re: Funny Article on F1 as an Olympic Sport

Third thought: Even with a car as reliable as it could be, what if a component blows? What if Driver A loses it and hits Driver B in a way that Driver B could basically have done nothing to avoid it? I'd feel it was a bit unfair punishing those drivers. With an F1 calendar of 20 or so races it can ...
by Pietkok
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Customize 3 sectors to form Your F1 track!
Replies: 19
Views: 11472

Re: Customize 3 sectors to form Your F1 track!

Blinky McSquinty wrote:.....
Combine the circuits or parts? Would be fun though as the pit crews would have to catch a bullettrain or helicopter after every stop to go to the next pit lane. Or some more durable tyres of course.
by Pietkok
Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68170

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

Is there a 2h rule for qualifying btw?

And I think we can all agree it's not Rosberg/Hamilton who got lucky/unlucky, but Nasr. The weather gods disfavoured him massively by not opening the floodgates after his p1.
by Pietkok
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68170

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

Oh this is gonna give a great discussion
by Pietkok
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68170

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

Anyone getting C4 commentary btw (not watching on C4 but one of the channels where they sell their commentary to)
by Pietkok
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68170

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

Wow what is Alonso doing :o
by Pietkok
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68170

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

After a lot of drama, nothing really changed. Usual suspects are out, a bit of a shame.
by Pietkok
Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do we need better-looking trophies?
Replies: 20
Views: 4708

Re: Do we need better-looking trophies?

And the Safety Car, surely that is ripe for having stickers all over it? Safety car is already sponsored (Mercedes Benz / AMG) and Allianz stickers. It's not that bad though as mentioned above, some Americans sport events are unbearable to watch. In F1 only a few sponsors are mentioned explitically.
by Pietkok
Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do we need better-looking trophies?
Replies: 20
Views: 4708

Re: Do we need better-looking trophies?

Would be sad to see Manor opening their van.

Agree on the trophies, it should be a solid and nice piece. Of course some innovation/experimentation is ok, but it should still shout 'WINNER!'. It just doesn't seem right when they throw some of the trophies that easily in the air.
by Pietkok
Tue Jul 12, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hardest records to break?
Replies: 67
Views: 12376

Re: Hardest records to break?

huggybear wrote:
lamo wrote:Does anyone know the most amount of races before ever scoring points?
Brundle scored points at the 26th attempt, not sure many (if any) waited longer before scoring.
Could have easily happend in the past, if Manor/Marussia would keep drivers longer.
by Pietkok
Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?
Replies: 72
Views: 12574

Re: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?

What I find hard now is evaluating the drivers. For instance: Perez went off in Austria. Mistake? Later you learn it was due to brakes. Drivers losing time compared to his teammate? Later you learn it had to do with some settings being wrong or a driver saving brakes/whatever. Let us and the driver ...
by Pietkok
Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hardest records to break?
Replies: 67
Views: 12376

Re: Hardest records to break?

HS Thompson wrote:WDC with no wins would be in an interesting record. That hasnt been done before.
Do you know by any chance the driver with a WDC with the least % of wins/races in the season?
by Pietkok
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will finish 3rd in the WDC?
Replies: 19
Views: 5497

Re: Who will finish 3rd in the WDC?

Either Max or Dan (hope/guess). Performance wise Red Bull is close to Ferrari, and their reliability has been a lot better. Max got a lot of points since Spain (yes, Spain was a special situation, but he also lost out on a good result in Monaco (due to his own fault)), if he can continue... Plus it ...
by Pietkok
Sun Jul 10, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 681
Views: 98200

Re: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Will Nico take a gearbox penalty? ;) Stop laughing! I sure hope not, as I feel that if Nico falls behind too much the fight is pretty much over. F1 needs Nico getting a lot of points, so we can at least see Hamilton fighting for something. Hamilton being handed the lead due to technical issues woul...
by Pietkok
Sun Jul 10, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 681
Views: 98200

Re: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread

DC is right, it's worth the gamble to give it to him and debate it afterwards Surely then Hamilton will argue why he was not told in Baku? Hamilton shouldn't argue anything... It will be Mercedes that will be doing the "arguing" before the stewards. It is not a L Lewis issue. He can argue with his ...
by Pietkok
Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FP 1,2,3 Analysis
Replies: 4
Views: 1624

Re: FP 1,2,3 Analysis

Have been wondering the same thing. Think there is something in the official formula 1 app (paid), not sure though since I don't have it. Good alternative would be nice. ''- Official live timing of all F1 sessions'' Not sure if it's also after-session, and how complete it is. http://www.formula1.com...
by Pietkok
Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 British Grand Prix Practice Thread
Replies: 81
Views: 13661

Re: 2016 British Grand Prix Practice Thread

C4 says it's about money. You don't have to repaint the black curbs as the tyre marks don't show.

Wondering how much money we're talking about, if you imagine how much money it costs in total.
by Pietkok
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786889

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Does this mean that Ferrari still believe in Kimi, or that the driver they want to replace him is not available (this would mean not Perez).
by Pietkok
Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Quick statistical question
Replies: 8
Views: 2278

Re: Quick statistical question

Can we expect a detailed analysis of different drivers/teams/nationalities/food habits/etc and their podium finishes? :) How about there has been 176 races since Hamilton entered F1 (9 less for Vettel.) And during that period Hamilton/Vettel have won exactly half of them; 88 wins. And between them ...
by Pietkok
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Joke Thread
Replies: 1173
Views: 619221

Re: The Joke Thread

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by Pietkok
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Quick statistical question
Replies: 8
Views: 2278

Re: Quick statistical question

Can we expect a detailed analysis of different drivers/teams/nationalities/food habits/etc and their podium finishes? :)
by Pietkok
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Red Bull unveils Aston Martin AM-RB 001 Hypercar
Replies: 20
Views: 13674

Re: Red Bull unveils Aston Martin AM-RB 001 Hypercar

''First deliveries will commence in 2018.'' (https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2016/7/red-bull-and-aston-martin-reveal-am-rb-001.html) I quite like the angle in the first post, but from other angles the looks are not.. well great, but interesting. Can't wait to see it on the track/road th...
by Pietkok
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Joke Thread
Replies: 1173
Views: 619221

Re: The Joke Thread

Four engineers are travelling by car when, without warning, it breaks down. The mechanical engineer suggests that an engine component has suffered a structural failure. The chemical engineer states that a constituent of the fuel has caused the breakdown. The electrical engineer believes that an ele...
by Pietkok
Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread
Replies: 1028
Views: 126527

Re: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread

Sorry to interrupt this lovely discussion, but I was wondering about the exploding tyres and I cannot find anything other than Vettel saying there was no warning or indication that it was going to fail. Basicly if that's right we can say Pirelli is responsible for the Hamilton-Rosberg crash as Toto ...
by Pietkok
Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1350035

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

And point 3 is also unfair, don't put it all on the mechanics. Mistakes happen, they are not favouring a certain driver during a pit stop. It happens twice now, but that's just a coincidence. Just pointing out the fact, Lewis lost 3.5 seconds in the pit stops. Not pointing figures to why, just ever...