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by EPROM
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 168
Views: 6139

Re: Saving F1

The efficiency of the ICE is notoriously low - because of the inherent thermodynamic limits of the Otto cycle. A site (that may be biased - https://insideevs.com/features/392202/ice-vs-ev-inefficient-combustion-engine/) cites the following efficiencies. Even if off by a substantial amount, they're p...
by EPROM
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 236
Views: 5680

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Like I said just laziness, let the sensors do the work regardless of whether they are doing the job properly. Well, it eliminates the human factor. No system or person is infallible and having both in place will lead to protests. Imagine the sensor indicating movement, but not visible on the camera...
by EPROM
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:52 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 as viewed in the US
Replies: 12
Views: 872

Re: F1 as viewed in the US

Hahahaha imagine paying a subscription to get called a dips*** and a*****e Who is AJ Hawk? Tony Hawk's little brother? As Peter Cook once said (in The Frog and Peach), "well, I wrote them a letter" - exactly to that effect. Their web site structure is absolutely abysmal. I get ESPN bundled in as pa...
by EPROM
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Female Racing Drivers
Replies: 3304
Views: 706201

Re: Female Racing Drivers

pokerman wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:36 pm
Battle Far wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:42 am
JN23 wrote:
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:37 pm
I noticed you'd been missing from this thread - hope you're feeling a bit better :)
Fighting the big C mate, currently winning 😏
Wow, all the best. :thumbup:
Absolutely! Wishing the best to you!!! Keep up with the positive attitude (as it matters a lot). :thumbup:
by EPROM
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 122
Views: 3871

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

In a situation like this why not just allow all the drivers past the stricken car to complete their laps before throwing the red flag? One word, safety. What would be unsafe about it? The drivers already passed him have a clear track and those that don't will have to back off and go slow. Yeah, "sa...
by EPROM
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 as viewed in the US
Replies: 12
Views: 872

F1 as viewed in the US

This is really sad. I finished watching SA 2024 FP2 a bit ago in the US - Sky broadcast carried by ESPN in the US. Immediately afterwards, the next show came on and opined thusly. Please - for those not in the US (the great majority), please understand what sports (particularly motorsports) are like...
by EPROM
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Beleriand's Statistical Corner
Replies: 173
Views: 43738

Re: Beleriand's Statistical Corner

EPROM: You are undoubtably the best qualified on this site within the statistical univers, so you are very welcome to use this thread as a platform for presenting ideas and numbers that you find interesting. That was bacically the purpose of this thread when I started it a little more than four yea...
by EPROM
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What is more interesting?
Replies: 62
Views: 3206

Re: What is more interesting?

I feel like it depends on the quality of racing. I much preferred 2019 - 2020 to 2014 - 2016 for example. Purely because the racing was so much better. 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 spor...
by EPROM
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton Vs Teammates
Replies: 22
Views: 2078

Re: Hamilton Vs Teammates

For those with sufficient interest, would it make sense for some interested members to import some various forms of F1 data from a Wikipedia data set (which seems to not exist) or from some other dataset? Or maybe add data to some dataset? A few years ago, I was refreshing on "R" (based on "S"...), ...
by EPROM
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Beleriand's Statistical Corner
Replies: 173
Views: 43738

Re: Beleriand's Statistical Corner

We all talk about how strong Verstappen is compared with Perez, and the difference between them is a fact. But based on my Elo-score it's only the second biggest difference in strength between team mates at this moment. The biggest difference is between Albon and Sargeant. Unfortunately for Albon n...
by EPROM
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drive to Survive
Replies: 14
Views: 2473

Re: Drive to Survive

have never watched not one episode and don't plan on watching, its just not my cup of tea You actually do learn some things you were not aware of. It might be a useful service for some who watch the series to post on a thread here of such things learned (or at least presented on the series - with a...
by EPROM
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7604

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

UnlikeUday wrote:
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:25 am
Divebombing Ricciardo on cool down lap after the race is over just shows Yuki isn't ready for the Red Bull seat. He can't tame his temper one bit.
Not exactly a good look; likely to be remembered along the paddock for as long as he's around.
by EPROM
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7604

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

I am talking about racing where a car dominates everything, you talk about a team-ball- game where one athlete excels. Two different worlds, really. Apart from that, it is subjective what I enjoy or not. ;) I consider race car engineering to be every bit as much a part of F1 competition as the driv...
by EPROM
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7604

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

You have to admire what RB is doing. Ferrari, Mercedes and co look like stupid amateurs in comparison. Unfortunately, it kills the racing. As a fan of racing (in contrast to predictable show-cruising), I guess my 2024 schedule will consist of Indycar, F2 and F3 plus a little bit of WEC and the Nürb...
by EPROM
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7604

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

You have to admire what RB is doing. Ferrari, Mercedes and co look like stupid amateurs in comparison. Unfortunately, it kills the racing. As a fan of racing (in contrast to predictable show-cruising), I guess my 2024 schedule will consist of Indycar, F2 and F3 plus a little bit of WEC and the Nürb...
by EPROM
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7604

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

You have to admire what RB is doing. Ferrari, Mercedes and co look like stupid amateurs in comparison. Unfortunately, it kills the racing. As a fan of racing (in contrast to predictable show-cruising), I guess my 2024 schedule will consist of Indycar, F2 and F3 plus a little bit of WEC and the Nürb...
by EPROM
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7604

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

You can only see the fixed dash display on the straights though. Which is the main time you will be looking at it. At least it won't rotate and shake. Obviously there will be a reason for it. But I've seen many instances where a flatspot ona front wheel makes the steering wheel shake so much that t...
by EPROM
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 presenters and commentators
Replies: 53
Views: 6058

Re: F1 presenters and commentators

We all have our particular viewing options (and choices). I (in the US) happen to use YouTubeTV, and my subscription points to the ESPN* feed from Sky. The race is commercial-free, but everything else has commercials. FWIW
by EPROM
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 423
Views: 25601

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Really not a smart move, and could have wide ranging implications for Red Bull, F1, FIA and all of the other recipients who have potentially just had their email addresses revealed. The fact that people know who and how many it people it was sent to suggests BCC was not used. As an aside, be carefu...
by EPROM
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Thread
Replies: 124
Views: 8764

Re: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Thread

First of all, the drain covers function more as a deterrent than as a drain cover in Bahrain, where it never rains (at least I cannot remember it). The drain covers were not designed with ground effects cars in mind. That is going to require some serious thinking for places where the covers actuall...
by EPROM
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Thread
Replies: 124
Views: 8764

Re: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Thread

I agree though, if Red Bull are dominant in the first third of the season, I expect there to be some regulation changes for 2025 to try and cut the advantage. They've won 32 of the last 34 races. I imagine Liberty, who love the 'show', are very concerned about that behind closed doors. No idea what...
by EPROM
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Thread
Replies: 124
Views: 8764

Re: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Thread

UnlikeUday wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:08 am
Everyone's eyes are on this wing (deemed legal by FIA):

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Source - Postimage
No flexing allowed, right? Folks, if this is acceptable (which is perfectly fine with me), the "flexing" arguments posited here previously are clearly just specious.
by EPROM
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30061

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

As this has gotten very much to be a discussion tangent from the original, may I suggest that everyone just give it a rest and let it die (and take it up in other threads more directly so (and therefore avoidable if one so chooses))?

Or maybe the mods need to get involved... :-((
by EPROM
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren MCL38 revealed...
Replies: 17
Views: 814

Re: McLaren MCL38 revealed...

Yeah I really dont get the black. Everyone loved the white version and the chrome versions they did If it is for weight-saving as everyone says then it can't be anything other than black (the colour of carbon fiber), can it? Yeah I know just a shame Is there a way of encouraging team's to paint the...
by EPROM
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30061

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

We seem to be discussing (and conflating) two different variables here - and it often leads to confusion. One variable is age from a basic (non-experiential) musculature and neurologic point of view. The other is learned "muscle memory" from experience gained along the way. Whew both exist, one is b...
by EPROM
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Replies: 300
Views: 8323

Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc

Yes I was not being serious when I said that you think he has dementia.... hence the " :lol: " No need to get so serious. My real point was that you're going to attribute things to his age which are normal driver errors which we see drivers young and old alike making. I think that the point that wa...
by EPROM
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30061

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

That 2nd RB seat has had a certain stigma attached to it going back a decade now & it hasn't got that stigma for no reason. There was an exception to that - some teenager, no less. Well there were two exceptions really, but i'm comfortable my statement stands despite those anomalies. Which is exact...
by EPROM
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Replies: 300
Views: 8323

Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc

Errors creeping in? I guess if we are comparing to Leclerc then leclercs time is up There is a major difference in running out of talent and neurological decline. I would have thought that common knowledge. If Leclerc bins it 5 times due to "running out of talent" and Hamilton bins it 4 times due t...
by EPROM
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Replies: 336
Views: 30061

Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)

Jezza13 wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:52 pm
That 2nd RB seat has had a certain stigma attached to it going back a decade now & it hasn't got that stigma for no reason.
There was an exception to that - some teenager, no less.
by EPROM
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136088

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

Since you think SC is unfair, I dont believe you genuinely think it was fair removing Hamilton's 10+ seconds and speed advantage and the lapped cars between him and Max. Either this or you only hold SC unfair when it disadvantges drivers you root for. I have already explained why I think the SC is ...
by EPROM
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Replies: 300
Views: 8323

Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc

Genuinely going to be one of the most interesting driver battles in a long time. I think Charles will make a huge effort early on to stamp his authority and will likely do better over the first 3-6 races. From then on I think Hamilton will continue to improve and the mind game will begin. There wil...
by EPROM
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 3980
Views: 1562251

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

I noticed the colors, and had to do a double take since the first thing I saw highlighted in yellow was my post inside a nested quote! At first I thought it was calling me out specifically, but it certainly seems easy to differentiate the nested quotes to these young eyes. Yes the quote within the ...
by EPROM
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Andretti Cadillac
Replies: 181
Views: 35131

Re: Andretti Cadillac

Cadillac today is not the Cadillac we remember from the 1950's and 1960's. Cadillac today is a successful competitor in IMSA, and has been for several years now. https://www.cadillac.com/racing/v-series-r As for the American consumer, offering the V-Series Blackwing models proves that Cadillac has ...
by EPROM
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136088

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

This is what Bard thinks - I had to look up what or who Bard is... :blush: Going back to the article I posted the link to, I now notice it doesn't identify its AI source. Looking at both answers, I think I'll stick with studying the regulations and official reports myself. I wonder whether both AI ...
by EPROM
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Valtteri Bottas Thread
Replies: 612
Views: 157836

Re: Official Valtteri Bottas Thread

https://www.racefans.net/2024/01/19/who-are-f1s-biggest-track-limits-offenders-and-where-are-the-top-trouble-spots/ Very interesting article this. I'm putting it in this thread as out of all the drivers that have had a full season, Bottas has had by far the least track limit offences of anyone with...
by EPROM
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 3980
Views: 1562251

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

I noticed the colors, and had to do a double take since the first thing I saw highlighted in yellow was my post inside a nested quote! At first I thought it was calling me out specifically, but it certainly seems easy to differentiate the nested quotes to these young eyes. Yes the quote within the ...
by EPROM
Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160781

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

I get the feeling that F1 is just a marketing exercise for Haas and with F1 increasing in value year on year he's unlikely to sell any time soon, a team with no ambition and that looks like the sword on which Steiner has fallen, he foolishly thought they were there to compete. As a marketing exerci...
by EPROM
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1490
Views: 160781

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

It's not the day today spending that's the issue. Steiner wanted Haas to invest money in better facilities for the team. This would allow them to actually design and then develop their own cars properly rather than having to buy in as many parts as possible and contract out as much of the developme...
by EPROM
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136088

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

Cherry picking isn't necessary. No message, no requirement. Message part is there because it describes how the cars are notified about unlapping and that they can only unlap themselves after they have been notified. Its not a choice. Always all cars have been unlapped so far which is evidence enoug...
by EPROM
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 136088

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

It has everything to do with it. As for my 'misinterpretation', we will have to agree to disagree about that. Look what I've found: another part of the text which shows it means all lapped cars: " This will only apply to cars that were lapped at the time they crossed the Line at the end of the lap ...