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by DFWdude
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: 908

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...
by DFWdude
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: 1580

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?
by DFWdude
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 as viewed in the US
Replies: 12
Views: 908

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 ...
by DFWdude
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
Replies: 472
Views: 21170

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 ...
by DFWdude
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Andretti Cadillac
Replies: 181
Views: 35268

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. :evil:
by DFWdude
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Madrid then... Thoughts?
Replies: 33
Views: 5578

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...
by DFWdude
Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 98
Views: 6714

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...
by DFWdude
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Thoughts on Vegas then?
Replies: 30
Views: 1374

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 ...
by DFWdude
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7681

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/...
by DFWdude
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7681

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/...
by DFWdude
Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix
Replies: 27
Views: 1406

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.
by DFWdude
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 4221

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...
by DFWdude
Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 4221

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...
by DFWdude
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 4221

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...
by DFWdude
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 4221

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

What is this thread about? I've been distracted, again.
by DFWdude
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank the 3 time WDCs
Replies: 218
Views: 8139

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."
by DFWdude
Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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...
by DFWdude
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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...
by DFWdude
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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.
by DFWdude
Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7421

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.
by DFWdude
Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rank the Tilkedrome Circuits
Replies: 13
Views: 1168

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.
by DFWdude
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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.
by DFWdude
Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your favourite Hungarian GP
Replies: 35
Views: 1064

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...
by DFWdude
Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Your favourite Hungarian GP
Replies: 35
Views: 1064

Re: Your favourite Hungarian GP

You failed to list "NONE" as a voting option.
by DFWdude
Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 175
Views: 6323

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...
by DFWdude
Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 175
Views: 6323

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.
by DFWdude
Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Merchandise Gone Wrong...
Replies: 2
Views: 1052

Re: F1 Merchandise Gone Wrong...

JN23 wrote:
Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:18 pm
Monaco is the one missing I think... some would argue Monaco belongs with your t-shirt in the bin :D
Yes, Monaco is the one missing. I hate that, so Monaco remains in my heart and the crappy Chinese shirt is in the bin.
by DFWdude
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Merchandise Gone Wrong...
Replies: 2
Views: 1052

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...
by DFWdude
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 118
Views: 5484

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, ...
by DFWdude
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 118
Views: 5484

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.
by DFWdude
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: 3238

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.
by DFWdude
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: 6263

Re: Planet F1 has publicized the Abu Dhabi 2021 Recall Petition…

Back on topic, the petition now has 108,000 signatures.
by DFWdude
Mon May 08, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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......
by DFWdude
Mon May 08, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 285
Views: 10452

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.
by DFWdude
Sun May 07, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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 ...
by DFWdude
Sun May 07, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

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...
by DFWdude
Sat May 06, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

Re: It's finally happened...

Firstly just want to thank-you for introducing me to the word 'elide'. Agreed on what you said, but surely you're don't have to do that anymore thanks to AWS % overtake probability graphics and gap to car in front etc... None of which I take any notice of. ;-) It's a term not uncommonly used in som...
by DFWdude
Sat May 06, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21077

Re: It's finally happened...

We shouldn't confuse short attention spans with an inability to see through hype. The only "young" F! fan I know is the daughter of a local friend. An avid fan, too which is encouraging. But, at age 20, she saw right through the "FIX" in AD21. She was disgusted, as I was. Point is, it's one thing t...