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by Longnose
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7679

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

Can anyone tell me who was the girl that was shown in the Ferrari Garage when Sainz crossed the finish line? Was that Carlos latest GF?
by Longnose
Tue Nov 01, 2022 4:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How do you feel about the Red Bull penalty for breaching the budget cap?
Replies: 244
Views: 15732

Re: How do you feel about the Red Bull penalty for breaching the budget cap?

So does the value of the 7 million dollar fine come out of their 2022 budget? How does the fine get counted against their annual budget?
by Longnose
Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Dutch Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 437
Views: 16191

Re: 2022 Dutch Grand Prix Race Thread

Red Bull have made the right calls and Mercedes have made the wrong calls every safety car. You would think after making the wrong calls again and again they would figure it out. But I then look at all the bad calls Ferrari keep making and I guess its not that easy.
by Longnose
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 583
Views: 26126

Re: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread

So, how are they allowed to change tyre compound then?
by Longnose
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 583
Views: 26126

Re: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread

I don't understand the restart grid, seems completely arbitrary to reset to the original starting grid, makes no sense to me.
by Longnose
Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Sochi be Cancelled?
Replies: 175
Views: 15441

Re: Should Sochi be Cancelled?

Just read the storey, "Alexey Titov of the organisation of the Russian Grand Prix is not happy with the unilateral termination of cooperation with the FIA and Formula 1." According to the storey... "We were informed unilaterally, where our point of view was not even listened to," Hmmmm, I guess now ...
by Longnose
Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Hamilton compete in 2022?
Replies: 215
Views: 21281

Re: Will Hamilton compete in 2022?

Hamilton has been a great addition to F1, I sincerely hope he does compete next year. The competition between Max and Lewis in 2021 will long be talked about, and they have given FIA incredible success because of it. That's why the antics of Mohammed bin Sulayem really upset me, it's like he is doin...
by Longnose
Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes Lodge Multiple Protests Against Result
Replies: 342
Views: 33821

Re: Mercedes Lodge Multiple Protests Against Result

It feels like the result was manipulated and Hamilton was robbed by the safety car procedure. If he came in once the SC was first deployed for a new set of tyres, he would have come out behind Max. In that case, I feel that Masi would have delayed the restart and the race would have finished under t...
by Longnose
Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 797
Views: 58792

Re: 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

I watched the race twice now, and have read much of the commentary in this forum. I am a long time Hamilton fan, but I also like Max and what he brings. Remember this - "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games,” Ernest Hemingway. A c...
by Longnose
Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 509
Views: 33830

Re: 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Thread

Awsome race! Great driving up and down the grid. Merc was fast today, not much RB could do. Max move to defend Hamilton totally expected and predictible, which is why Lewis also went wide. Its what EVERY racer would do if somone tries to go around the outside on a corner, LH has been in that positio...
by Longnose
Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Italian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 374
Views: 34690

Re: 2021 Italian Grand Prix Race Thread

What was the difference between what Max did pushing Lewis wide in Turn 1, and what Occon did to Vettel pushing Vettel wide in same corner? Why did Occon get a penalty and Verstappen didn't?
by Longnose
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 425
Views: 34300

Re: 2021 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

Should have cancelled the race instead of extending it 5 minutes at a time for three hours, and then missing the window anyhow. Did they end up giving any points for fast lap? Man I miss Charlie Whiting, he had so much sense and leadership.
by Longnose
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 273
Views: 23091

Re: 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Mercedes are a mighty team, have already proved what they can do when motivated. Red Bull really seems to have given Mercedes the motivation to compete lately, it seems like they are really fired up.
I am not sure if that strategy is going to pay off for Redbull.
by Longnose
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 490
Views: 42381

Re: 2021 British Grand Prix Race Thread

:lol: Now my wife (Verstappen fan) won't talk to me (long time Hamilton fan) for the rest of the day. :lol:
by Longnose
Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 261
Views: 21257

Re: 2021 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

Can we vote for the race stewards "driver of the day"? The made the biggest impacts to the "race".
by Longnose
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso Injured Whilst Cycling
Replies: 25
Views: 2969

Re: Alonso Injured Whilst Cycling

What they didn't report was that Occon was driving the car that hit him!!! :)
by Longnose
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 318
Views: 37190

Re: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

Inappropriate post removed
by Longnose
Tue May 19, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel: What do you think he should do next?
Replies: 52
Views: 11648

Re: Vettel: What do you think he should do next?

Vettel didnt get to be 4x WDC by chance. Hes got a lot of talent, and Ferrari were nuts to let him go. I have noticed that besides his driving, he contributes strongly to the positive development of the race car, as every team he has worked with shows improvement after he joins their team. This is a...
by Longnose
Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel vs. Leclerc
Replies: 524
Views: 140603

Re: Vettel vs. Leclerc

The latest incident in Brazil highlights why the team needs to set better rules of engagement between Vettel and Leclerc, and then manage more proactively. Where Vettel has led Leclair for the entire race, by lap 66 of 71, on the second last race of the season, why are they fighting with each other ...
by Longnose
Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Regs
Replies: 129
Views: 38451

Re: 2021 Regs

So, I am still unclear on the aero regulations. When they say that "a car following in the new aero package at one cars length would have 86% of the grip it would have if it were in clean air." is that a function of the leading car causing less turbulence, or the following car relying less on aero d...
by Longnose
Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lewis Hamilton 6xWDC - Congratulations are in order
Replies: 38
Views: 10822

Re: Lewis Hamilton 6xWDC - Congratulations are in order

Congratulation Lewis!!! I have been a big fan since he started in 2007. What I see now is a much more refined and consistent driver now, truly the master of his craft. An amazing accomplishment to be a 6xWDC champion, and I am glad to hear that he still feels that he will be at this for a few more y...
by Longnose
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will we ever get a new engine supplier enter F1?
Replies: 10
Views: 4200

Re: Will we ever get a new engine supplier enter F1?

Unlikely, since most of the major auto manufacturers are literally spending billions of dollars to try and win the electric car battle in the next few years. First manufactures with viable EV's on the market stand to gain huge market shares and a huge ROI. So, if any of the major manufacturers have ...
by Longnose
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Verstappen needs to watch his back
Replies: 178
Views: 47526

Re: Verstappen needs to watch his back

There is a lot of great young talent in F1, which is very exciting. I still think that Max is one of the top drivers, but Leclerc came in at the right place at the right time, and I would guess he gets a championship before Max. I heard a NFL QB say performance is like elevators in a building. When ...
by Longnose
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2019 German Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 511
Views: 75763

Re: 2019 German Grand Prix Race Thread

Seems to be a real disconnect between Lewis and his team regarding what tires to be on when, I think he needs to get a new race engineer. There are a number of races where Lewis has doubted the call on what tires to be on and it doesn't see like they are listening to what he is telling them. They ju...
by Longnose
Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 17338

Re: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019

What about Ocon? 2019 not a great season for him as a driver....
by Longnose
Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 17338

Re: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019

While I admire his spirit, Kubica has too much going against him right now to compete with the young guys. His age, his injury and his car...
by Longnose
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Paddy Lowe officially leaves Williams
Replies: 9
Views: 4549

Re: Paddy Lowe officially leaves Williams

What is shocking and surprising is how badly Paddy Lowe screwed up with Williams Car. Maybe Kubica and Lowe should swap positions!
by Longnose
Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Regs
Replies: 129
Views: 38451

Re: 2021 Regs

I agree that it would be good to see the bigger teams have less influence. I have been amazed at how much impact that Netflix series "Drive to Survive" has had on F1 viewing where I am in North America. I hear about so many people tuning into F1 after watching that show, and the two biggest F1 teams...
by Longnose
Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel's post-Canada behaviour
Replies: 134
Views: 28189

Re: Vettel's post-Canada behaviour

I think that this particular thread is about Vettels POST race behavior, there is an entire thread about the penalty itself. I am not a Vettel fan, but I don't think anything he did crossed the line to be unacceptable. He is a very emotional guy and he wears his heart on his sleeve, and you can see ...
by Longnose
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel's post-Canada behaviour
Replies: 134
Views: 28189

Re: Vettel's post-Canada behaviour

Regarding where you park after the race...I thought the rule on parking the car after the race was dropped when the fuel regulations came out. Reason being is that if you ran out of fuel on the victory lap and you didn't make it to park ferme you would not be disqualified. I would think that where y...
by Longnose
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Canada 2019: Vettel Penalty Uberthread (merged)
Replies: 372
Views: 77616

Re: Canada 2019: Vettel Penalty

I was thinking the same thing as Pokerman, if Vettel had of conceded his position to Hamilton shortly after the incident, it looked like the Ferrari had the pace to get past Lewis again on the straight. Then a Ferrari win would have been completely legitimate no questions asked. Sure, Hamilton was g...
by Longnose
Mon May 27, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Ferrari wrong to let Arrivabene go?
Replies: 26
Views: 8372

Re: Was Ferrari wrong to let Arrivabene go?

When you watched the interviews of the various team principles last year, Arrivabene never came across on the same caliber as other team principles like Christian Horner, Toto Wolf, even Gunther Steiner. Those team principles seem to have a clear vision for their team, they understand exactly what t...
by Longnose
Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari - A secret brew
Replies: 16
Views: 6668

Re: Ferrari - A secret brew

The oft-quoted rule on fuel is that it is '99% identical' to pump fuel. The remaining 1%, however, apparently makes a lot of difference...
I thought I read once that our DNA was 99% the same as monkeys, so depending on your viewpoint, that 1% can make a big difference or none at all...
by Longnose
Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vijay Mallya news
Replies: 6
Views: 5596

Re: Vijay Mallya news

So according to the article, it was his Airline business that finally sunk him, and not his F1 racing team! Well that is ironic.
by Longnose
Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Appropriate penalty for Max's actions?
Replies: 166
Views: 52421

Re: Appropriate penalty for Max's actions?

Stewards disagree, they gave Ocon the penalty, not Max. Classy thing to do would be Ocon to apologize, he was in the wrong according to the stewards. But Ocon is demonstrating his lack of class, character and integrity. Same way he whined and cried when Lance Stroll got his seat and he got nothing. ...
by Longnose
Mon Nov 12, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Appropriate penalty for Max's actions?
Replies: 166
Views: 52421

Re: Appropriate penalty for Max's actions?

What about Ocon? As far as I am aware, neither Ocon or the Force India team have not issued an apology or taken responsibility for his actions. That shows a real lack of character. Ocon was the one who caused the problem, stewards agreed, he should have taken the initiative to apologize the first ch...
by Longnose
Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Verstappen should have been given blue flag to let Ocon thru
Replies: 61
Views: 19984

Re: Verstappen should have been given blue flag to let Ocon

Ocon had the right to un-lap himself, but he should do it cleanly because he is not racing for position. Under the current rules, lapped cars should not affect the outcome of the race. Stewards agreed and thats why he was given a penalty, and Ocon has not even issued an apology. He should take respo...
by Longnose
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Blue flag rules
Replies: 278
Views: 74013

Re: Blue flag rules

So let me get this straight! What is being debated is getting rid of the blue flag rules, and let the pace of the race be determined by the SLOWEST cars on the track, and this is going to somehow IMPROVE the racing. Does the term "Trulli Train" mean anything to anyone here?
by Longnose
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 100856

Re: 2018 British Grand Prix Race Thread

You completely ignore the fact that Ferrari has now taken out a Merc two races in a row. Like Toto said, "either they are incompetent or it was deliberate", either way not acceptable. Lewis had the pace and made up lost time, finishing only a few seconds behind Seb Vettel in the end. So, if he didn'...
by Longnose
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 100856

Re: 2018 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Bottas should have locked up when Vettel was passing him and hit Vettel and spun him, then Ferrari and all their fans would be singing a different tune. Its OK when she is on the other foot though. Race would have been completely different if not for Kimi hitting Lewis at beginning of the race. Seb ...