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by Fiki
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5726

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Not in reply to your post. We clearly had moved on to track limits when you said that they shouldn't be monitored. I didn't say track limits shouldn't be monitored, they should be abandoned completely except for pit entry and pit exit. that wouldnt make much sense, on many "modern" tracks where is ...
by Fiki
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
by Fiki
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 285
Views: 14768

Re: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?

On top of it all, Hamilton never had a car as dominant as Verstappen has enjoyed the last 2 seasons and seemingly this season as well. I'm sorry, but that's just not true. The only way the current Red Bull is even potentially better than the peak Mercedes years is reliability, but purely from a per...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

There was nothing perfectly timed about the red flag at Silverstone. It was a red flag because of the severity of the hit, and the need to rearrange the Tecpro barriers. And since every red flag means there's a possibility of repairing damage, there is no reason to say Hamilton should have retired ...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

There was nothing perfectly timed about the red flag at Silverstone. It was a red flag because of the severity of the hit, and the need to rearrange the Tecpro barriers. And since every red flag means there's a possibility of repairing damage, there is no reason to say Hamilton should have retired ...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

No Masi didn't change the rules for the Silverstone GP so I'm not sure what argument you're looking to make plus Verstappen evened things up at Monza . Assuming both races would have finished in the running order prior to the incident (for simplicity sake). . . Silverstone: Max lost 32 points (+7 t...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5726

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

There is nothing to condone here. Formula One applies a system that apparently isn't pitch perfect. I have no problem with that as long as it applies to everyone equally. The same goes for poor stewarding, not a problem per se as long as the bad calls go around equally, which is what happens. Yes h...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

You can pick out 2 things perhaps and one of those wasn't even in F1, strange that in your Verstappen version you looked to blame Hamilton. I did, in the same way I blamed Verstappen for turning in on Ocon at Brazil 2018. That must be one of the stupidest things I have seen him do in the period bef...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

Masi did the job for him. Really? Did Masi knock Verstappen out of the British Grand Prix? You see, that single race changed the whole outlook of the 2021 campaign. If you look to Abu Dhabi in an effort to diminish Verstappen's stature, you can only do so by including Hamilton's serious mistake at ...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5726

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

There is nothing to condone here. Formula One applies a system that apparently isn't pitch perfect. I have no problem with that as long as it applies to everyone equally. The same goes for poor stewarding, not a problem per se as long as the bad calls go around equally, which is what happens. Yes h...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I said saintly in comparison to drivers like Schumacher and Verstappen, not that he was some kind of angel. Do you know what the infamous clash between Hamilton and Verstappen at Monza reminded me of? Have a little guess; it involves a certain Brazilian driver. Saintly indeed... You can pick out 2 ...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

Very long seasons, best and most dominant team ever, midfield teammate - these cruising statistics are really not worth anything. Verstappen beat Hamilton in similar cars despite suffering 3 DNFs in a season while his far more experienced rival only had 1. In other words, he was about 50 points mor...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5726

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Doesn't that apply to every part of life? That sportspeople maximise their chances of winning should be coming natural to them, that you call it cheating does not make it so. You seem happy to condone it. There is nothing to condone here. Formula One applies a system that apparently isn't pitch per...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
by Fiki
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

Prost is “greater” than Alonso and Verstappen by virtue of having a lot more success than Alonso, and having won with different teams unlike Verstappen, even though both Verstappen and Alonso are easily better drivers than Prost. Makes these rankings quite tricky and complicated. Verstappen will al...
by Fiki
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
by Fiki
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
by Fiki
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30073

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
by Fiki
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31505

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

F1 MERCENARY wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:50 pm
And this is not too different to 2021 when you compare what was done and how poorly each situation was handled.
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.
by Fiki
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31505

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

wire2004 wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:16 am
Now. Irrespective of result of the case. Liberty and the fia will no doubt retaliate. If you were them. What would you do?
As Liberty Media, I would first of all try to ascertain the extent to which we (LM) were aware of the problem that the 2008 season still constituted.
by Fiki
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31505

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

Thanks, I was starting to wonder where the legal team stood with their enquiries. So, this is indeed serious business.
by Fiki
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5726

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

The race was terrible, it's one thing to have a dominant team and a dominant driver but the racing behind was a procession, it seems we are back to dirty air and it being really hard to overtake which these cars were supposed to eradicate, but no the officials have allowed the teams to put things o...
by Fiki
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5726

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

The race was terrible, it's one thing to have a dominant team and a dominant driver but the racing behind was a procession, it seems we are back to dirty air and it being really hard to overtake which these cars were supposed to eradicate, but no the officials have allowed the teams to put things o...
by Fiki
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Replies: 52
Views: 1504

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

Bearman, Ocon, Perez What did Perez do apart of ignoring red lights causing an unsafe release and being massively slower than his teammate? I'm surprised you didn't notice he did pretty well. I can't say I was looking at his times the whole race through, but I can't agree with "massively slower". H...
by Fiki
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Replies: 52
Views: 1504

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

Bearman, a fresh face on an otherwise snoozefest. Why were these first two races held on a Saturday? Anyone know? I understand it is related to the start of the Ramadan on the evening of Sunday 10th March; so the Saudi Arabian race was moved to Saturday . And because there has to be a 7-day period ...
by Fiki
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Replies: 52
Views: 1504

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

Bearman, Ocon, Perez What did Perez do apart of ignoring red lights causing an unsafe release and being massively slower than his teammate? I'm surprised you didn't notice he did pretty well. I can't say I was looking at his times the whole race through, but I can't agree with "massively slower". H...
by Fiki
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Replies: 52
Views: 1504

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

Bearman, Ocon, Perez What did Perez do apart of ignoring red lights causing an unsafe release and being massively slower than his teammate? I'm surprised you didn't notice he did pretty well. I can't say I was looking at his times the whole race through, but I can't agree with "massively slower". H...
by Fiki
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Replies: 554
Views: 31505

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

In an article shared by Fiki in another thread, there was an interesting quote from Jean Todt from 2003. Since the Massa story was raised a few days ago, anyone know where this is regulated? I will readily admit not to have taken the trouble yet to track it down. Ferrari's sporting director Jean To...
by Fiki
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)
Replies: 17
Views: 1808

Re: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)

What happened with the FIA clamping down on Michelin tyres? Michellin had created tyres that would deform quite a lot under a sideways load (i.e. when cornering). That would effectively increase the contact patch and therefore offer superior grip. Ferrari, the only major team left on Bridgestones a...
by Fiki
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)
Replies: 17
Views: 1808

Re: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)

If you get the chance I'd recommend watching the whole 2003 season. It was a cracker. It was until the FiA clamped down on the Michellin tyres at the behest of Ferrari and Montoya getting that ridiculous penalty in the 2003 United States Grand Prix. What happened with the FIA clamping down on Miche...
by Fiki
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 168
Views: 6151

Re: Saving F1

How about an inversed DRS; instead of (or in addition to) opening the DRS flap when close enough on straights, have a mechanism for increasing wing angles when close enough on the twisty parts :D Reverting to 2009 in a way? I wonder whether that solution was ever properly evaluated. Although I stil...
by Fiki
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 168
Views: 6151

Re: Saving F1

How about an inversed DRS; instead of (or in addition to) opening the DRS flap when close enough on straights, have a mechanism for increasing wing angles when close enough on the twisty parts :D Reverting to 2009 in a way? I wonder whether that solution was ever properly evaluated. Although I stil...
by Fiki
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What is more interesting?
Replies: 62
Views: 3210

Re: What is more interesting?

I agree, but that is because cars have become so reliable that the best car (and driver) is likely to win the majority of races. When Ferrari started to create cars that broke down very rarely, it changed the sport forever. Whichever team held the advantage in the beginning of the season was likely...
by Fiki
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What is more interesting?
Replies: 62
Views: 3210

Re: What is more interesting?

Excellent response. The real answer of course is "it depends." T he reality is that the majority of seasons are not incredible exciting from a sporting point of view. If you are only looking for close-fought championships where the various strengths of driver-car-tactical combinations allow differe...
by Fiki
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 168
Views: 6151

Re: Saving F1

This has been happening for a long time and the only fix I see is to either allow development or put BOP in place (balance of power) Until then IMSA and WEC is where the best racing taking place F1 is nothing but WWE Max will be champ till a formula change then the next 4 or 5 year champ will move ...
by Fiki
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Replies: 11
Views: 1691

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

Sainz, Norris and Perez, not necessarily in that order, though I enjoyed Sainz's efforts very much indeed. Care to explain the Perez one? Perez did a very good job, and I found judging others difficult watching only the world feed. I did have the live timing to look at from time to time and he did ...
by Fiki
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Replies: 11
Views: 1691

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

Sainz, Norris and Perez, not necessarily in that order, though I enjoyed Sainz's efforts very much indeed.
by Fiki
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7609

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

Marko did say Perez wasn't struggling in the final stint. It was Perez's intent to not push too much & too hard as he had to maintain those softs for 20 laps. He did just enough to maintain about a three second gap so as to not let Sainz come in DRS position & also not push unnecessarily. I'm sure ...
by Fiki
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25612

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

The report from the Warren Commission was published in full. That did not stop conspiracy theories and it may well have fuelled them. I agree, the Warren Commission didn't do a good job and was prejudiced by the FBI and the Executive Branch. The conspiracy theories were in response to a transparent...