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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:25 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2429
Re: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
Well I spoke with her last night and said the general consensus here was that it's not the case. She says you're all idiots :lol: I think it was just too good an opportunity to pass up. Has anyone read anything reliable that suggests who approached who? Not 100% sure but sounded like Elkan has made...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:56 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2429
Re: Anyone believe Ferrari signed Hamilton because Charles is a disappointment?
I think Hamilton's presence will require Leclerc to up his game. Either LEC is as fast as he is (and the car just doesn't quite have it) or the team will learn quickly he isn't, especially if HAM is.
Actually, I think HAM will spend the season trying to adapt to the car (probably unsuccessfully).
Actually, I think HAM will spend the season trying to adapt to the car (probably unsuccessfully).
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1301
Re: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?
Verstappen running over Hamilton at the 2021 Italian GP... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSwwZYDW94 Really? Really. Hamilton had just left the pits on cold tires. Verstappen's hot tires would easily overtake HAM after the slow chicane, had he patiently waited. Instead, VER chose to barge his way...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:24 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1301
Re: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?
Verstappen running over Hamilton at the 2021 Italian GP... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSwwZYDW94
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:43 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1681
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?
Why were these first two races held on a Saturday? Anyone know?
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 as viewed in the US
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1067
Re: F1 as viewed in the US
As an American, I'll just say I care about ESPN's Sports Center broadcast personalities about the same as ESPN personalities care about F1. Unlike its narrow-minded personalities, I guess that ESPN (corporate) should be given credit for choosing to air F1 in the US. I'm not sure which media company ...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
- Replies: 472
- Views: 21346
Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
So, either Hamilton thinks he can get his 8th in 2024 after seeing the car and then going to ferrari is just scratching the itch with zero pressure title wise Or he has seen the 2024 car, what toto is doing to evolve the team and is completely unsatisfied with what he is seeing and is calling time ...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Andretti Cadillac
- Replies: 181
- Views: 35834
Re: Andretti Cadillac
Maybe Andretti need to provide a team... and yet another F1 venue to go with it, to be accepted.
F1 never seems satiated for new money, err, new tracks.
F1 never seems satiated for new money, err, new tracks.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Madrid then... Thoughts?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5624
Re: Madrid then... Thoughts?
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
It's all about the money... Money grubbing money...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:06 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 98
- Views: 6814
Re: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
What was that about when Merc's were blocking Max for no reason ? Were they trying to gherkin him off or something ??? If you refer to the incident in the pit-out tunnel, the Merc was ahead of Verstappen, and he really had no right to force his way past (in the tunnel). An incident there would have...
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:16 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Thoughts on Vegas then?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1420
Re: Thoughts on Vegas then?
I thought the track was much better than I expected... the 1.1 mi long straight resulting in many DRS passes, and other corners made for passing opportunities as well. Like Monza, this track didn't have to be special to result in good racing. Light years improvement over the Caeser's Palace Parking ...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:50 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 268
- Views: 7952
Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Some trivia: Which was the last F1 Grand Prix to take place on a Saturday? I can't see how this "Saturday" race will increase interest in F1 in the US, since all of its activities will occur after midnight each day (qualifying starts at nearly 3am for east coast viewers). https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:09 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 268
- Views: 7952
Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Some trivia: Which was the last F1 Grand Prix to take place on a Saturday? I can't see how this "Saturday" race will increase interest in F1 in the US, since all of its activities will occur after midnight each day (qualifying starts at nearly 3am for east coast viewers). https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1483
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix
Alonso was masterful in keeping Perez at bay for a dozen laps or more. He strategically used his battery charging where it had zero effect on his pace. The last lap repass of Perez was cool.
And I am not an Alonso fan.
And I am not an Alonso fan.
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 115
- Views: 4299
Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
It's not unusual for threads here to be taken off-topic. Rather, it sees to be the norm, moreso than at other auto forums I frequent, it must be said. But this one went off the rails immediately with post #2 through #11. To heck with the "slow week" excuse. Expected of social media, where people pra...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 115
- Views: 4299
Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
I think that the UoM-Nazi response was also a bit of banter. I wasn't being literal -- intentionally harsh -- with my remark... Just trying to remind that we're discussing F1, rather than the age-old UOM debates. I also don't consider the race week in my home country to be a "slow week," but the st...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:21 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 115
- Views: 4299
Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Well, unlike the rest of you "unit of measure" Nazis, I'm looking forward to the race weekend in America. You know, the F1 car race...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 115
- Views: 4299
Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
What is this thread about? I've been distracted, again.
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:02 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Rank the 3 time WDCs
- Replies: 218
- Views: 8282
Re: Rank the 3 time WDCs
IMO, this poll is WAY too soon. Even though today's safety measures mean Verstappen isn't exposed to DYING while driving an F1 car --- as were ALL the others --- the title is not yet decided... 3 points short be damned.
A famous baseball personality once said, "It ain't over till it's over."
A famous baseball personality once said, "It ain't over till it's over."
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
So, this is what happens WHEN A NETWORK LOSES INTEREST IN F1 , too... I skipped the overnight Suzuka race as noted previously, intending to watch the rerun on Sunday at noon local (central time) as advertised by ESPN. Race came on (ESPNNEWS) at noon local time. But at 1pm, the broadcast was preempt...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:50 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
So, this is what happens WHEN A NETWORK LOSES INTEREST IN F1 , too... I skipped the overnight Suzuka race as noted previously, intending to watch the rerun on Sunday at noon local (central time) as advertised by ESPN. Race came on (ESPNNEWS) at noon local time. But at 1pm, the broadcast was preempte...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
For decades, I stayed up through 2am to watch Japanese GP practices, Qualy, Race, etc.
Not any more. I'll miss qualy completely and watch the race on reruns. Just not that interested.
Not any more. I'll miss qualy completely and watch the race on reruns. Just not that interested.
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:06 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 224
- Views: 7560
Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Too many laps and lizards on track just another reason why this race almost always bumps over the 2-hour race limit.
The scenery is the only attraction to this venue.
The scenery is the only attraction to this venue.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:39 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Rank the Tilkedrome Circuits
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1201
Re: Rank the Tilkedrome Circuits
1: Austin
2: Shanghai
3: Sepang
4: Valencia
5: Yas Marina
6: Singapore
7: Istanbul
8: Bahrain
9: Jeddah
10: Buddh
11: Korea
12: Sochi
13: Baku
Austin, hands down. I ranked Shanghai ahead of Sepang, as I always enjoyed the Chinese GP.
The bottom four were (and are) worthless to me.
2: Shanghai
3: Sepang
4: Valencia
5: Yas Marina
6: Singapore
7: Istanbul
8: Bahrain
9: Jeddah
10: Buddh
11: Korea
12: Sochi
13: Baku
Austin, hands down. I ranked Shanghai ahead of Sepang, as I always enjoyed the Chinese GP.
The bottom four were (and are) worthless to me.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened...
Back on topic... I dozed off several times during the Belgian GP. I'm normally captivated by Eau Rouge and the flat out pace around Pouhon. But no. The traditional tracks are slowly being replaced by countries trying to buy a good reputation, and Liberty's willing agreement to be complicit.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Your favourite Hungarian GP
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1084
Re: Your favourite Hungarian GP
OK, I'll restate for the dense... Of the 36 races held since 1986, exactly NONE have been memorable. Hungaroring was criticized as a poor track at its outset, and has proven so with every yearly visit. DRS is useless on the short front straight, and the twisty turns everywhere else make passing near...
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Your favourite Hungarian GP
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1084
Re: Your favourite Hungarian GP
You failed to list "NONE" as a voting option.
- Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:22 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 175
- Views: 6363
Re: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
I remain committed to my experiment of pretending sprints don't exist, so I will be watching practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and then on Sunday finding out what random numbers the FIA has decided to add to the championship standings. Luckily, this is a year where the championship is far...
- Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:54 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
- Replies: 175
- Views: 6363
Re: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
To bad that FIA doesn't read these forums. They can learn a few things from the traditionalists here (me included). I ignore the sprint races, too.
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 Merchandise Gone Wrong...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1065
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 Merchandise Gone Wrong...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1065
F1 Merchandise Gone Wrong...
Last Christmas, my sis-in-law thoughtfully bought me this F1 T-Shirt for the '23 Season. Going to her home recently, I decided to wear the shirt for her to remember her nice gift to me. Little did I know that of the 23 race circuits on the 2023 calendar, one was missing on this T-Shirt. Which one is...
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 118
- Views: 5515
Re: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
They’re looking at extending FP2. Could be worthless if it's raining then......... Then frankly, I hope it pours... No cars running, soak the fans to the core, ask all the TV networks to shuffle their schedules, etc. FIA needs to learn a lesson in PRIORITIES, and CCTV is not one of them. Honestly, ...
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 118
- Views: 5515
Re: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Local CCTV not working? Really? Imagine 20 years ago when there was no local CCTV for FIA to gawk at? It was safe enough then... So, forget about the CCTV and let them practice. Fans are there to see the cars run, not the FIA fiddle with it's electronic problems. Reset the clock and let them practice.
- Fri May 19, 2023 4:20 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 E Dell'Emilia Romagna (Imola) Grand Prix FP/Qualy Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3286
Re: 2023 E Dell'Emilia Romagna (Imola) Grand Prix FP/Qualy Thread
Imola has always been my favorite track. Too bad the cars have grown so large, they might as well drive 18-wheel, semi-trailer trucks instead.
- Wed May 10, 2023 3:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Planet F1 has publicized the Abu Dhabi 2021 Recall Petition…
- Replies: 134
- Views: 6308
Re: Planet F1 has publicized the Abu Dhabi 2021 Recall Petition…
Back on topic, the petition now has 108,000 signatures.
- Mon May 08, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened...
As is the tradition before races for decades now, I really like watching the drivers individually seated on the rear deck of convertibles riding around the circuit, waving at the fans. This "parade lap" is unique to F1, and a well-established bit of F1 heritage. Observed at Miami, too In contrast......
- Mon May 08, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 285
- Views: 10524
Re: 2023 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread
Yes, the Perez pit stop was only 2.2 seconds... no hold-up at all by the crew.
- Sun May 07, 2023 1:09 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened...
Interesting discussion. The more I think of it, the more I realize how times have changed, flipping reality in some ways... Indeed, cars were often stranded off-track in the past to be recovered after the race session ended. There was no need for "4-wheels off" rules back then, because 4-wheels off ...
- Sun May 07, 2023 2:36 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
- Replies: 535
- Views: 21867
Re: It's finally happened...
Without wishing to get us off-topic, what does that young lady think about SC interventions in general? Because that invention lies at the heart of the trouble with AD21. By now we've watched a couple hundred Safety Car situations, so I disagree... a SC in general does not lie at the heart of the t...