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by SlipstreamF1
Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Yuki actually doing a better job than Lawson might?
Replies: 54
Views: 7112

Re: Is Yuki actually doing a better job than Lawson might?

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54570277058_ae34761085_c.jpg Thought I'd add this in for reference see original thread here Lawsons data doesn't show but so far it's appears Tsunoda is further away from Max than any of his previous teammates. However note this chart is using a running average o...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun May 25, 2025 7:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Thoughts on the Monaco 3 Tyres/2 Stops change
Replies: 24
Views: 9001

Re: Thoughts on the Monaco 3 Tyres/2 Stops change

It quickly became redundant. I'm almost in favor of scrapping the race and replacing it with some type of time trial to bring back a similar type of excitement as qualifying in the refueling era.
by SlipstreamF1
Mon May 05, 2025 3:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 244
Views: 22019

Re: 2025 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread

Wow. That is an impressive statistic. Piastri once he's won here today, he will have more wins than Norris! Norris destroyed him for 2 years and then they actually get a dominant car and he falls behind him. Although this weekend Norris looked more like his 2024 self (pace wise), he may have turned...
by SlipstreamF1
Thu May 01, 2025 10:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Qiddiya - New Saudi F1 track from 2028
Replies: 27
Views: 9143

Re: Qiddiya - New Saudi F1 track from 2028

Looks like a fun track to drive on, but not necessarily good to race on. Other than the straights the last S's could be where some retakes occur.
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 69
Views: 7957

Re: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

It's good to see Tsunoda and Sainz getting comfortable in their cars. Hamilton had one good lap and I think he'd have better luck if he'd adjust his style to the car rather than try to make the car suit him.
by SlipstreamF1
Thu Apr 10, 2025 4:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Villeneuve Commentary
Replies: 27
Views: 8732

Re: Villeneuve Commentary

Leaning towards dislike but he wasn't that bad, just did not add anything interesting. He's leagues better than Danica.
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Apr 06, 2025 6:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 7515

Re: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread

What was wrong with Stroll? Is his hand bothering him? He was down 20+s to Bortelo all race.
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 132
Views: 9821

Re: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Invade wrote:
Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:50 am
Sad about the result from Tsunoda, especially given some of the promise shown through the sessions leading up to Q2.
I think they need to give him less wing or else he will have trouble overtaking
by SlipstreamF1
Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Liam Lawson Thread
Replies: 305
Views: 32020

Re: The Official Liam Lawson Thread

They did something to this 25 car for Liam to do this poorly. He tested well in the old car, as did Yuki. I wonder if since they couldn't build a fast enough car they decided to build one tailored to Max in hopes he could pull out a miracle. So anyone in the 2nd seat is doomed. If I were Yuki I'd be...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Liam Lawson Thread
Replies: 305
Views: 32020

Re: The Official Liam Lawson Thread

His first race was disappointing to say the least. Bad qualifying, then he couldn't even pass anyone. If that was Perez he would have at least destroyed the back field. So what now? Is this his true pace or does he need more time and a dry track? If he doesn't improve, how soon will Tsunoda replace ...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 261
Views: 14331

Re: 2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

One thing that I thought McLaren got wrong was the call to reign in Piastri, and I think Piastri responded pretty badly to that. Angry behind the wheel and the mistakes started creeping in straight away. I really have no problems with team orders and with designating number one drivers, but McLaren...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 261
Views: 14331

Re: 2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

It's too bad for Leclerc and Hamilton. Ferrari should have pitted immediately. There was no reason to gamble when they were in good position. If they had stayed out on hards they would've ended up last. Antonelli wasn't that impressive before he got lucky with the SC. Tsunoda was the one who was do...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 261
Views: 14331

Re: 2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

It's too bad for Leclerc and Hamilton. Ferrari should have pitted immediately. There was no reason to gamble when they were in good position. If they had stayed out on hards they would've ended up last. Antonelli wasn't that impressive before he got lucky with the SC. Tsunoda was the one who was doi...
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2025 Australian Grand Prix: Predict the Grid
Replies: 9
Views: 6075

Re: 2025 Australian Grand Prix: Predict the Grid

Here is how I voted in the pole: 1 Leclerc 2 Norris 3 Piastri 4 Hamilton 5 Sainz 6 Verstappen 7 Russell 8 Lawson 9 Albon 10 Antonelli 11 Bearman 12 Tsunoda 13 Hadjar 14 Alonso 15 Gasly 16 Ocon 17 Stroll 18 Hülkenberg 19 Bortoleto 20 Doohan
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Dec 28, 2024 2:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Liam Lawson Thread
Replies: 305
Views: 32020

Re: The Official Liam Lawson Thread

If Lawson struggles they could always demote him to RBulls and promote Yuki.
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Nov 03, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 400
Views: 11836

Re: 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Race Thread

t2jd1967 wrote:
Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:57 pm
A drive for the ages. Great drives from Ocon and Gasly as well. Rain remains the great leveller.
That was one of the best wet weather drives of all time
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Oct 20, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 United States Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 646
Views: 18288

Re: 2024 United States Grand Prix Race Thread

Both should've gotten a penalty. Norris for passing off the track (he hadn't completed the pass yet) and not giving it back, and one for Max for forcing a driver off the track. This would have left Lando in 3rd, put Max in 5th place and promoted Piastri to 4th. Props for Fernando Alonso for generous...
by SlipstreamF1
Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Daniel Ricciardo - the best driver to retire without a WDC since?
Replies: 42
Views: 4774

Re: Daniel Ricciardo - the best driver to retire without a WDC since?

Probably Kubica, Barrichello or Montoya I think he's probably the best driver to never have driven a car that challenged for the championship. I’m sorry but I cannot see how Montoya or Barrichello can be rated above Ricciardo. I guess Kubica maybe but we didn’t see enough of him. Montoya was defini...
by SlipstreamF1
Wed Sep 25, 2024 2:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Swearing then..
Replies: 166
Views: 44914

Re: Swearing then..

I'm not a fan of swear words in general, so if they can stop saying them, that'd be great.
by SlipstreamF1
Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull RB20 vs McLaren MCL38
Replies: 594
Views: 75081

Re: Red Bull RB20 vs McLaren MCL38

Baku weekend goes to Mclaren? Baku weekend goes to Red Bull? Anybody bold enough to answer. Perez 0.140 off Piastri in qualifying and would have overtaken him and probably beat him if Norris did not hold him up by 2 seconds (emerged just 0.7 behind Piastri). However, Piastri did win a close fight t...
by SlipstreamF1
Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What Has Caused the Redbull Decline?
Replies: 19
Views: 13438

Re: What Has Caused the Redbull Decline?

I voted removal of device. When they were dominating last year, it was interesting that RB said they were surprised that the other manufacturers "hadn't figured it out" which insinuates they had found a trick or loophole to exploit. Later they claimed those words to have meant it as they were surpri...
by SlipstreamF1
Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should McLaren have swapped Piastri/Norris?
Replies: 56
Views: 20144

Re: Should McLaren have swapped Piastri/Norris?

No, if Norris wants to be a deserving WDC, he needs to earn it on merit. He can't expect the team to bail him out when he keeps losing lap 1. Norris is going for a title against a driver Verstappen who has his team fully behind him but Norris himself should expect no help from his team, sounds more...
by SlipstreamF1
Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who wins the 2024 WDC?
Replies: 69
Views: 18989

Re: Who wins the 2024 WDC?

62 points is a huge lead to cover. In '21 only 5 points separated Max against Lewis with 8 races to go. Lando has to avg a 7-8pt gap over Max for the remaining races and sprints. If RB are strong at Abu Dhabi and Azerbaijan like last year, and maybe Mexico, it will be impossible for them to lose the...
by SlipstreamF1
Mon Sep 02, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should McLaren have swapped Piastri/Norris?
Replies: 56
Views: 20144

Re: Should McLaren have swapped Piastri/Norris?

No, if Norris wants to be a deserving WDC, he needs to earn it on merit. He can't expect the team to bail him out when he keeps losing lap 1.
by SlipstreamF1
Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Checo (Sergio) Perez Thread
Replies: 370
Views: 148023

Re: Official Checo (Sergio) Perez Thread

It is being reported that Perez survives the axe. In the absence of somewhere else to discuss it, how have Red Bull not signed Sainz for 2025? Mate, just like Mercedes, Red Bull had made an offer to Sainz but just for 1 year which Sainz didn't want as that adds a little bit of job insecurity. As pe...
by SlipstreamF1
Mon Jul 29, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 34125

Re: 2024 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

Does anyone know how much (if any) advantage Russell will have got from being underweight? If he had the extra 1.5kg of weight (I think it was), would that have been enough for his pace to be enough slower that he wouldn't have won the race? To be clear: I'm not disputing the disqualification, no a...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 34125

Re: 2024 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

Does anyone know how much (if any) advantage Russell will have got from being underweight? If he had the extra 1.5kg of weight (I think it was), would that have been enough for his pace to be enough slower that he wouldn't have won the race? To be clear: I'm not disputing the disqualification, no a...
by SlipstreamF1
Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Norris right to give Piastri the position?
Replies: 55
Views: 14851

Re: Was Norris right to give Piastri the position?

Well, he could have done what Sainz did to get a win, but then he might be out of a job next year like Sainz. McLaren was very insistent on Norris giving the place back. It sounded like there would be hell to pay if he didn't do it. I took it to mean if he ever was in a championship fight, the team ...
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Jul 06, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 126
Views: 11251

Re: 2024 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

If autosport correctly report that the floor damage cost Verstappen a full second in qualifying, then he should cruise to an easy win tomorrow. Absolute incredible lap for Verstappen in Q3 if so. No way was that car looking like it had the pace to front the field by half a second in Q's 1 and 2. Ve...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Jun 30, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 572
Views: 23685

Re: 2024 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

No drivers really remain friends once they become rivals in true competition. This is how we know Norris has finally reached the top level. Max did nothing new, just asserting his dominance on track. Unlike with Lewis in '21, Norris has nothing to lose. I can't wait to see more Norris dive bombs an...
by SlipstreamF1
Fri Jun 07, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FIA's 2026 F1 Car
Replies: 96
Views: 6314

Re: FIA's 2026 F1 Car

The width reduction is good but the length will hardly be noticeable. It needs to be 400-500mm less to be reduced the same scale as width.
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 24473

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Paolo_Lasardi wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:01 pm
Paolo_Lasardi wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:14 pm
Sainz for victory! 8)
... and he did it!

RB should hire him if they want the clean sweep. Perez, on the other hand, ...
RBs one weakness seems to be in dirty air. Aside from the obvious that must be why Max is so cutthroat on getting pole and building a 1st lap cushion every race.
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 488
Views: 24473

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Tsunoda has had a superb weekend. Only 3 seconds behind Stroll in the faster Aston Martin. Yes been very strong indeed Not really. He basically dropped 2 places if you don't consider the 3 DNF cars. Meanwhile Ric improved 3 places, but that's not really good considering where the car should have st...
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 278
Views: 19732

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

TheGiantHogweed wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:05 am
sainz really impressive today.

Alonso half a second off stroll certainly not a common sight!
both slower than their Q2 times, so I don't think they were trying that hard. Danny Ric really is done. His deleted lap was still slower than Yuki's.
by SlipstreamF1
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 278
Views: 19732

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Apparently Mercedes are lost with the car and are going to be experimenting on the first day, we seem to be back to 2021. I wonder what happened with: - Elliot being sidelined because it was his fault that the car was bad. - Hamilton getting his wish for Mercedes to design a Red Bull lookalike car....
by SlipstreamF1
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 278
Views: 19732

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

If Williams can't get a chassis to the GP in 3 days time that probably means they don't have a spare one period? Wow, even Haas going thru Grosjean, Mazepin and Mick has not had a DNS since 2016. They should consider selling the team.
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 468
Views: 50388

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

In another twist to the story the accuser is appealing according to the BBC. I know 90%+ of fans agree with Horner and just want this story to disappear but it seems it won't, yet anyway. When I was sacked from a job under unreasonable circumstances a lifetime ago I too appealed and won after it wa...
by SlipstreamF1
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 468
Views: 50388

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

I must admit, it was a great play by Marko setting up the honeytrap and the woman got a massive payday. Horner's response showed he is a survivor. But in the long run, as soon as RB stops being competitive, they'll no longer have a reason to keep him.
by SlipstreamF1
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 468
Views: 50388

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Without some context/a statement from Red Bull, that is really not a good look for them (Red Bull). Red Bull is heading for a PR disaster of cosmic scale. This is almost unbelievable. An extremely successfull and professional company throwing their reputation down the drain by acting as if MeToo ne...
by SlipstreamF1
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 468
Views: 50388

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Question marks growing on how the texts get leaked to the Dutch press from someone inside the team, that's a big problem as well It kind of proves that someone senior in Redbull wants him gone. None of the lower staff would dare as I imagine the list of names with access is both short and traceable...