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by Schermerhorn
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7608

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

When do the this set of Technical/Design Regulations change? That's the only way anyone other than Red Bull will win anything meaningful Zzzzzzzzz We have all of 2024 and 2025 of these regulations left. I can't tell you how crazily I've watched F1 since the age of 11, obsessively watching every pie...
by Schermerhorn
Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7608

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

When do the this set of Technical/Design Regulations change? That's the only way anyone other than Red Bull will win anything meaningful

Zzzzzzzzz
by Schermerhorn
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
Replies: 472
Views: 20909

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season

I guess it is all down to 2026 rules but Lewis will be an old man at 41 by then. Maybe 2025 to settle in, before an assault on 2026? I would back Leclerc to beat him. Credit to Lewis for going up against Leclerc though, that's bold, but I think Leclerc will be quicker. Especially as Lewis takes a w...
by Schermerhorn
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
Replies: 472
Views: 20909

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season

I guess it is all down to 2026 rules but Lewis will be an old man at 41 by then. Maybe 2025 to settle in, before an assault on 2026? I would back Leclerc to beat him. Credit to Lewis for going up against Leclerc though, that's bold, but I think Leclerc will be quicker. Especially as Lewis takes a w...
by Schermerhorn
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
Replies: 472
Views: 20909

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season

Shock move. Probably fuelled by ego and Ferrari waving a huge amount of money in front of him. Perhaps there is some political trouble with the top brass and Toto too and Lewis didn't feel that Mercedes would get ontop of their troubles and best these regulations. This will give George some confiden...
by Schermerhorn
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Winning Streaks in the Lewis Hamilton Era
Replies: 259
Views: 18875

Re: Winning Streaks in the Lewis Hamilton Era

So Verstappen became unstoppable when the team mate that was regularly his equal left the team... what a coincidence. You mean when a teammate, who got tonked 15-6 in qualifying in 2018, ran away from Max before his 21st birthday because he could see the writing on the wall? But no in 2019 and 2020...
by Schermerhorn
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The best season performance from any driver
Replies: 119
Views: 6712

Re: The best season performance from any driver

Gotta be honest, I was more impressed with Vettel's 9 race winning streaking at the end of 2013.... ...that said, even though Vettel is a favourite of mine and I did think at the time he would go onto become a GOAT I believe Max Verstappen is a superior driver than peak Vettel (who had a narrower op...
by Schermerhorn
Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 358
Views: 18336

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread

Max is so aloof these days

"Give them my regards"
by Schermerhorn
Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 358
Views: 18336

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread

Cold track

No grip

Will take a while to rubber in.

They should reconsider doing this race at a different time because it's been complete carnage so far.
by Schermerhorn
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Has any team ever fallen harder than Aston??
Replies: 29
Views: 1280

Re: Has any team ever fallen harder than Aston??

I don't know if Aston Martin brought any updates recently? To me it looks like the team abandoned this year's car early and put all its eggs into next year's car. Given that money does not appear to be an objection, a lower finishing position in the WCC also yields more wind tunnel time next year. ...
by Schermerhorn
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Has any team ever fallen harder than Aston??
Replies: 29
Views: 1280

Re: Has any team ever fallen harder than Aston??

My 2 cents They found a loophole in the rules and used it to excellent effect in the hands of Alonso for the first 8 or so races. Then a new technical directive came and took away their advantage and they tumbling backwards Dan Fallows doesn't look like such a genius anymore. The rest of the team al...
by Schermerhorn
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 4259

Re: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Bonehead Perez
by Schermerhorn
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 481
Views: 11443

Re: 2023 U.S. Grand Prix Race Thread

Shame Alonso retired with a broken floor

On the upside, the new package seems to work as Stroll was close to Alonso all race even though Alonso was on the old aero package.

A good test session and hopefully they got some data to analyse.

A shame they're going to finish 5th in the WCC though.
by Schermerhorn
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 12514

Re: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Race Thread

Qatar was too hot and on the edge of driver safety. Way too hot and unbearable conditions inside the cockpit that are only masked by adrenaline It will never happen again. Big lesson learned. There should be a limit for Middle Eastern races and they shouldn't be spread out like this because of the v...
by Schermerhorn
Sun Oct 08, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 5980

Re: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Perez has turned into a bum - a word I hate using

Utterly destroyed in every single way by Verstappen
by Schermerhorn
Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 5980

Re: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Lance Stroll has mentally checked out.

The love for F1 has gone

Alonso has crushed his spirit

He's throwing his toys out of the pram

He needs a few redeeming races before leaving F1 otherwise we will just remember him as the billionaire boy whose dad bought him an F1 team.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7299

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Is the McLaren an upgraded car, a B-spec car or virtually all new car? I find it hard to believe that the dud they produced at the beginning of the season could just suddenly be transformed into the 2nd/3rd best car with just afew upgrades to a dog of a base chassis ..... ....because if that was the...
by Schermerhorn
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30009

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

He's not mentally strong enough. Everyone *thinks* they are good until they actually have to step up and show the world. I'd never thought Checo had a weaker mind than Bottas. Maybe Marko had a point about Checo having a Latin temperament (although it's a very lazy stereotype). I think Marko was co...
by Schermerhorn
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30009

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

F1Tyrant wrote:
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:59 am
Check sacked himself with today's showing. The crash with Hamilton was probably unavoidable but the rest was shocking.
He's not mentally strong enough.

Everyone *thinks* they are good until they actually have to step up and show the world.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 463
Views: 10626

Re: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Race Thread

Perez is mentally weak and unravelling. Mistake after mistake after mistake......
by Schermerhorn
Sat Sep 16, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7299

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Lance's heart (and ability) is not in F1 anymore. There's too much pressure on him. Give him a dignified exit by putting a positive PR spin on it. I can't even imagine the mental pressure on this kid knowing that an ATG like Alonso is his team mate and his dad owns the team and his limitations are e...
by Schermerhorn
Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 132
Views: 4228

Re: 2023 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Lance's heart really is not in it anymore. He isnt stupid and knows what people are saying about him and his lack of mental strength probably compounds that even more.

If he stays he gets destroyed by Alonso

If he leaves he looks weak

Either way Lawrence is embarrassed.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 332
Views: 7342

Re: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Race Thread

pokerman wrote:
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:11 pm
Good to see Mercedes acing the strategy. :frown:
As good as Ferrari?
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 4402

Re: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

Maybe it was the edibles I had, but I can't remember the last time I fell asleep during a race
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 4402

Re: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

What the hell went wrong with Ricciardo's race?

Tsuonda is miles ahead.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 4402

Re: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

Any chance of rain? Yes, a local shower remains possible, but most likely after the race. Of course, this is Francorchamps... Ahhhh ....I'm not getting my hopes up. Expecting another dominant performance by Max. Shall we take bets how long it will take him to get to P1 and how much his winning marg...
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 4402

Re: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Race Thread

Any chance of rain?
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19585

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

IDFD wrote:
Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:35 am
Schermerhorn wrote:
Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:19 pm
Verstappen has insane on-track IQ.
Verstappen has an insane car and a poor team mate.
It's the other things; gapping during the safety car, overtaking prowess, setting up his opponents, etc etc
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The big 6 then the rest?
Replies: 852
Views: 19585

Re: The big 6 then the rest?

Verstappen has insane on-track IQ.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 163
Views: 4997

Re: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread

MEF24 wrote:
Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:44 pm
Id have russell over perez, but norris over russell.
I want to see Norris' confidence shattered and tested to see his resilience at overcoming adversity. He buried Ricciardo which was a massive shocker for most people.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 163
Views: 4997

Re: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread

mikeyg123 wrote:
Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:10 pm
Absolutely stupid from Ferrari if they aren't shouting for Leclerc to let Sainz by. What's the point of that strategy if you're going to hold him up?

Because it'sa Ferrari. They do things beyond our understanding.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 163
Views: 4997

Re: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread

Game over boys.

See you at the next race.

Good Kreif for Alpine. Two DNFs. Oooh lala.
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7555

Re: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Well done Lewis. Big achievement. McLaren faster than Aston comfortably now. Aston may end up 5th in WCC if this carries on. Stroll is a liability for them now. I can't see Alonso on the podium again this year. When you resort to copying you will usually get to a dead end because you don't have a f...
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7555

Re: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Well done Lewis. Big achievement. McLaren faster than Aston comfortably now. Aston may end up 5th in WCC if this carries on. Stroll is a liability for them now. I can't see Alonso on the podium again this year. This on the back of Alonso, after being off the podium for the first time, saying he wil...
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 22, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7555

Re: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Well done Lewis. Big achievement.

McLaren faster than Aston comfortably now.

Aston may end up 5th in WCC if this carries on. Stroll is a liability for them now.

I can't see Alonso on the podium again this year.
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30009

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

I would keep Perez for 2024. A lot of people are talking about Perez as if he's a terrible driver that could cost Red Bull the WCC, but it doesn't make sense to judge him by the results of the last handful of races. He's a very experienced driver with more than 200 starts, and he has won two races ...
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum
Replies: 517
Views: 30009

Re: Red Bull's Checo Conundrum

Red Bull need another driver who is very mentally strong.

I have always had the impression that there is a clear #1 and #2 driver hierarchy and it is made very obvious by the top management. That must create a toxic environment after a while.

The second Red Bull seat is like a poisoned chalice
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 117
Views: 5328

Re: 2023 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

McLaren looks awesome on high speed cornered tracked it seems

Might do very well at Spa as well

Aston falling back or just very particular on the type of track they're running on.

Red Bull have plenty in reserve though, at least the hands of Max.
by Schermerhorn
Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 117
Views: 5328

Re: 2023 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Hulkenberg has more Q3 appreances than Perez

Crazy
by Schermerhorn
Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 217
Views: 8010

Re: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

nabby81 wrote:
Sun Jul 02, 2023 1:56 pm
Schermerhorn wrote:
Sun Jul 02, 2023 1:54 pm
Max is on another planet today
No different from any race this season really.

Yup

Good thing there's decent racing behind him otherwise it would be a total borefest