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by Flash2k11
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Thoughts on Vegas then?
Replies: 30
Views: 1374

Re: Thoughts on Vegas then?

Wasn't the worst, wasn't the best. Looking at it through the Liberty hyperbole machine, it was a huge disappoinment. As a standard race weekend, it was ok, trending to good. The track itself is fairly bland but has enough about it to produce a good race - how much of this race was down to the temps ...
by Flash2k11
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 138
Views: 5033

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

AT were also flattered by having new softs to burn through, though they clearly have made a jump.

Dont think DRS was to blame for most of the overtakes, tyres were clearly an issue from quite early on.
by Flash2k11
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Anyone still on here from 9 years ago?!
Replies: 355
Views: 71564

Re: Anyone still on here from 9 years ago?!

Time flies....

Anybody heard/know anything about Blake? As much as I loved arguing with the guy, the place hasn't been the same since he tailed off, was a proper link between all 3 eras of the forum.
by Flash2k11
Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 13041

Re: 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Speaking of Russell, he beaches his car which secures him 3rd for the sprint race by ruining all the other drivers laps, yet if you just block one driver in one corner you're going to get penalised, such are the nonsensical rules. There's no rule against beaching your car. I know that's why I calle...
by Flash2k11
Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 13041

Re: 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Pretty shocked Red Bull didn't swap Verstappen and Perez at the end.... I guess helping Max getting most wins in a season is worth more to RB than Perez getting second in the WDC, although that is admittedly probably a done deal too. This was probably the best sprint race so far, still not a fan tho...
by Flash2k11
Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719275

Re: Attending a GP

The only experience I can share with you is through the experience of my best mate who happens to be part Hungarian and has visited the track on several occasions. Chances are, its going to be seriously hot, so i'd plan around that in advance. As for your tickets, admission is usually for the entire...
by Flash2k11
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: de Angelis vs Senna 1985 Revisited
Replies: 28
Views: 1746

Re: de Angelis vs Senna 1985 Revisited

Not entirely relevant, but de Angelis was one of the 'good' guys in the sport. He had a lot more to give before his time was cut short.
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 3980
Views: 1564072

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

Is it just me or is it hard to find exqctly where in the search menu you need to type in the keyword and author? At least on a phone, don't know if it's easier to spot on the computer. I do not see an outline of those text entry fields on my computer, either. That behavior seems like something rela...
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 301
Views: 13840

Re: 2022 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread

Without casual fans, there is no F1. There is a reason the Sky coverage is dumbed down to the common denominator and that is because there are far more 'casuals' than there are like us. We are in the minority, which is why we seek places like this forum to discuss wheras the average Sky watcher just...
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rush
Replies: 16
Views: 1838

Re: Rush

Daniel Bruhl was absolutely spot on, a fantastic performance.
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rush
Replies: 16
Views: 1838

Re: Rush

Was a good film, takes a lot of liberties with what actually happened though.
Spoiler (click to show)
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FEEDBACK THREAD
Replies: 3980
Views: 1564072

Re: FEEDBACK THREAD

Is it just me or is it hard to find exqctly where in the search menu you need to type in the keyword and author? At least on a phone, don't know if it's easier to spot on the computer. I do not see an outline of those text entry fields on my computer, either. That behavior seems like something rela...
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 French Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 181
Views: 9977

Re: 2022 French Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Then you might have the crazy situation of these drivers binning the cars causing enormous expense on the budget cap, maybe putting a limitation on spare parts for the race drivers, nominally certainly with the top teams you might just see them filling the cars full of fuel like Red Bull did with V...
by Flash2k11
Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official George Russell Thread
Replies: 414
Views: 46548

Re: The Official George Russell Thread

Yeah it's looking like it's going to happen but it won't be announced until Bottas finds a seat I believe, Bottas' Manager was in talks with Fred Vasseur (Alfa Romeo), in the Mercedes motorhome. Wolff and Vasseur are best mates, if there is a deal to be done, i'm sure that will help grease the whee...
by Flash2k11
Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 783
Views: 64068

Re: 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread

Vettels been called to the stewards because of the top he wore during the national anthem. Pathetic from the FIA. Last year they backed everyone wearing the BLM t-shirts but Vettel trying to show support for the LGBTQ+ in a country where the abuse of them is happening is ridiculous. I had to drive ...
by Flash2k11
Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton/Verstappen British GP 2021 Collision Discussion
Replies: 690
Views: 65421

Re: Forum verdict on the Hamilton/Verstappen collision

This is incorrect though, the FIA made it clear that they do not take into account the consequences, only the act itself to decide who's responsible for the incident. That's the correct way to assess a penalty, IMO. Too bad I don't believe them. I think they take into account not only the result, b...
by Flash2k11
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton/Verstappen British GP 2021 Collision Discussion
Replies: 690
Views: 65421

Re: Forum verdict on the Hamilton/Verstappen collision

Honestly, I think the pair of them knew what they were doing. This has been coming for a few races at least, and even moreso after the sprint race. Lewis has learnt that discretion is the better part of valour, and has been getting out of the way more often than not when invited to crash by Max's de...
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

Utter disgrace. I mentioned the Silverstone debacle earlier, this is just as bad.
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

The Pirelli inquest needs to be fast, if it was a pure tyre failure then they will all want to pit again. Depends if it was caused by hitting something on track that no tyre would survive. Indeed, hence the need for the inquest. The data and cameras alone will show if it was a debris strike. I was ...
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

The Pirelli inquest needs to be fast, if it was a pure tyre failure then they will all want to pit again.
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

I can't help but notice that the vast majority of balconies on the flats around the circuit, are completely lacking in people. Are they empty, are they all watching it on TV or just not interested? Even if you didnt have one iota of interest in F1 you'd rent the place out for the afternoon for seri...
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

Even Crofty gulping at that helping of Hamilton hate from Di Resta :lol:
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

Its not over for Hamilton yet, he's close enough to Perez for tyre wear to be an issue later on and there is always the spectre of an SC.
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

Lewis sounds ragged, I think Perez is well on here even over Max.
by Flash2k11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

TheGiantHogweed wrote:
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:10 pm
Bacus wrote:
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:08 pm
Mercedes is mighty on straights.
Hamilton's setup is quick on the straights, but Bottas's doesn't look like it is.
Different rear wings.
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen
Replies: 507
Views: 50995

Re: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen

As Alienturnedhuman helpfully pointed out (which is the same argument you're making), conditional probability can indicate risk better. The occurrence of red flags is an independent event though in itself, and even if the risk were higher it still is an edge case. You are arguing gamblers fallacy, ...
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen
Replies: 507
Views: 50995

Re: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen

A.J. wrote:
Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:42 pm
Of course it is relevant - we are discussing planning for edge cases, and if multiple red flags in the final 10 mins of qualy is an edge case then it is completely relevant to my argument.
Is it still an edge case given what had occured the in the previous 2 sessions? I think not.
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen
Replies: 507
Views: 50995

Re: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen

I agree that there is a higher risk, but your analogy doesn't make sense - impending rain is something you can predict these days with a high level of accuracy, while double yellows and reds are entirely unpredictable. When was the last time we saw 2 red flags in the final 10 mins of qualifying? Wh...
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen
Replies: 507
Views: 50995

Re: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen

I'm gonna say it. Verstappen consistently hasn't been delivering on Saturday. A return of 1/6 poles in a car that was clearly capable of pole at every circuit is a very poor return for the driver some consider the best over one lap. He's been burgled by Leclerc twice and Hamilton once. A bit too ea...
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen
Replies: 507
Views: 50995

Re: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen

Basing anything on the main site's reporting is a fools folly.
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Azerbaijan 2021 - Qualifier of the Day
Replies: 29
Views: 3177

Re: Azerbaijan 2021 - Qualifier of the Day

Chuck LeCluck, closely followed by Lewis.
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 34806

Re: 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread

If Lewis carries his S3 advantage from Qualy into the race then I can't see past a Lewis win. High chance safety cars will wreak havoc though, could be a cracker.
by Flash2k11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen
Replies: 507
Views: 50995

Re: Uncharacteristic errors from Hamilton and Verstappen

I'm gonna say it. Verstappen consistently hasn't been delivering on Saturday. A return of 1/6 poles in a car that was clearly capable of pole at every circuit is a very poor return for the driver some consider the best over one lap. He's been burgled by Leclerc twice and Hamilton once. A bit too ea...
by Flash2k11
Mon May 24, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max Mosley passes away.
Replies: 16
Views: 2537

Re: Max Mosley passes away.

In another life he would probably have been a Prime Minister, but you cannot choose your family and he carried that baggage with him for a long time. Very, very clever man who did a lot of good for the sport, but also had a vindictive streak that did ultimately bring about his downfall in the FIA. H...
by Flash2k11
Sat May 22, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 187
Views: 16585

Re: 2021 Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

I think this is another area where Indy has it right, you get grid penalties for bringing out the red flag. Don't think he did that on purpose though, a lot easier to just find a place to rip your front wing off without risking damaging the gearbox than doing that. If the gearbox is knackered then i...
by Flash2k11
Wed May 19, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who has more to prove?
Replies: 41
Views: 4095

Re: Who has more to prove?

I would say obviously Verstappen has more to prove, but it is illuminating to see Hamilton's insecurity and pompousness with his comments on this. “I think perhaps, as you know, he feels perhaps he has a lot to prove. I’m not necessarily in the same boat there. I’m more long term, kind of ‘it’s a m...
by Flash2k11
Sun May 09, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2021 Spanish Grand Prix
Replies: 10
Views: 2206

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2021 Spanish Grand Prix

Plumped for Hamilton, Verstappen and Leclerc. Strategy mastery helped Lewis on his way but he was insanely fast in clear air to get the job done. Max did all he could really do today, beat Lewis into T1 but strategy and the cooler conditions helping Merc on the mediums were an obstable too far. Lecl...
by Flash2k11
Sun May 09, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 244
Views: 22856

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread

This track is really not needed. Drivers were finding it hard to even pass with DRS. And what benefit did turn 10 deliver? None, but it's a proper drivers track and not every single race has to be a DRS festival or mega non abrasive tarmac to throw up gotchas. One for the purists, sure, but you can...
by Flash2k11
Sun May 09, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 244
Views: 22856

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread

Max should've pitted for the 2nd time when Lewis pitted. RB lost the race there. Yeah, the displayed estimation showed that Max would've been some 1,5 sec in front, don't understand why RBR didn't took advantage of that, as that would've been their only chance, with same tyre age they could just ab...
by Flash2k11
Fri May 07, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 155
Views: 15072

Re: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

He does seem to struggle with staying on the track doesn't he. That's two off track overtakes he has had to give back and several 'lost laps' in practice as well as the lost fastest lap at Portugal last week. Dare I say poor Verstappen is feeling the heat. I can't imagine he'd be overdriving if Ham...