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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2025
- Replies: 781
- Views: 29452
Re: Silly Season 2025
I think sticking with Perez would be a mistake - I think Red Bull need to consider future plans in case Max decides to move on from Red Bull or the sport as a whole, with all that is going off track, currently. I agree, Perez is doing exactly what Red Bull need him to do - but I believe, come 2025, ...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:44 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
- Replies: 300
- Views: 8648
Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Lewis is in the latter years of his career in F1 - Charles, is still yet to reach his peak I reckon. A new team, for Lewis - same old, same old for Charles. Thing is, Charles seems prone to get flustered - makes mistakes, and having the likes of Lewis on the other side of the garage is going to inc...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:38 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton vs Leclerc
- Replies: 300
- Views: 8648
Re: Hamilton vs Leclerc
Lewis is in the latter years of his career in F1 - Charles, is still yet to reach his peak I reckon. A new team, for Lewis - same old, same old for Charles. Thing is, Charles seems prone to get flustered - makes mistakes, and having the likes of Lewis on the other side of the garage is going to incr...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:57 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Who do you rank at the bottom of the list of F1 WDCs?
- Replies: 179
- Views: 6204
Re: Who do you rank at the bottom of the list of F1 WDCs?
Im gonna say it - Kimi. Go on, do your worst to me! I think Kimi at his worst was still a better driver than JV or Damon Hill, just to name two. Certainly he is a contender for weakest WDC in the 21st century though (although I think Button takes it easily). Hindsight tells us that Button was bette...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Who do you rank at the bottom of the list of F1 WDCs?
- Replies: 179
- Views: 6204
Re: Who do you rank at the bottom of the list of F1 WDCs?
Im gonna say it - Kimi.
Go on, do your worst to me!
Go on, do your worst to me!
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Anyone still on here from 9 years ago?!
- Replies: 355
- Views: 72206
Re: Anyone still on here from 9 years ago?!
A member since 28 May 2006, apparently - but not a particularly vocal one
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:21 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
- Replies: 5307
- Views: 1359046
Re: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
It was a weird thing to say. I wouldnt have thought twice about it if the FIA merely said, we have revisited the matter - and want to clarify how serious an issue this is - because this infraction was by someone so experienced and with a very big following (i.e. the infraction was arguably more tele...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:26 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Norris vs Piastri
- Replies: 222
- Views: 7267
Re: Norris vs Piastri
I genuinely believe those that know Norris in and around the F1 circus just actually like the guy - and I think that plays a roll in how he is treated in the coverage he receives - i.e. wanting the nice guy to do well.
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:00 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 presenters and commentators
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6510
Re: F1 presenters and commentators
I only watch Sky's coverage - and for me, Ant and Karun are the best they have. My least favourite has to be Paul Di Resta whenever he is on doing something for them. He just cannot string together a sentence ... I think they are probably lining up Jenson as the replacement for Martin when the time ...
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Predict the team pecking order in Bahrain
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1521
Re: Predict the team pecking order in Bahrain
oh nice poll - kudos
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:45 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Oscar Piastri Thread
- Replies: 87
- Views: 10529
Re: The Official Oscar Piastri Thread
I do feel a bit for the lad - the hype around him has been a tad extreme. Some of that is his own doing, considering the controversy regarding his seat at Mclaren certainly ... Thing is, he is walking into F1 not just as a rookie - but a rookie who has some folks already hoping he fails, such as Ric...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:58 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2023 predictions
- Replies: 78
- Views: 11913
Re: 2023 predictions
If its "what do I want to happen" then I would like a season similar to 2021 but without the rubbish at the last race - namely two teams fighting it out until the bitter end, close on performance. What do I predict? Probably another Verstappen WDC, and WCC - but I would hope it be closer than the ye...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:58 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
- Replies: 391
- Views: 31478
Re: Do red bull have a max verstappen problem.
If I were running Redbull, I would take a bit of arrogance every now and again if it meant having a driver with Verstappen's quality behind the wheel. Perez can be polite as you like ... but I reckon Redbull would prefer him to be 0.5 secs a lap faster even if it meant he would then be less polite o...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: CONFIRMED: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9476
Re: CONFIRMED: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP
During Michael's era at Ferrari, I had the distinct impression Ferrari went from being a bit of a closed shop (i.e. recruiting from within Ferrari, or being at least very limited in terms of hiring) to something more similar to other teams (namely, recruiting the best available for the role, regardl...
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
- Replies: 1040
- Views: 46567
Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
So I guess the cap shouldn't be a cap it should be a cost guideline where you can acceptably exceed by an undetermined amount with only an immaterial penalty. The FIA in their ever increasing incompetence then screwed it up when they gave this "minor" vs. "major" distinction, which was actually jus...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2023
- Replies: 697
- Views: 63924
Re: Silly Season 2023
Has the makings of a Rosberg/Hamilton rivalry doesnt it? Just probably back down the grid a little
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:18 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
- Replies: 1040
- Views: 46567
Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
This whole farce was worth it just for the catering budget memes tbf
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
- Replies: 1040
- Views: 46567
Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
probably easier to point out the most likeable ones, they are so few are far between. Most of them seem to be total bell-ends.
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
- Replies: 1040
- Views: 46567
Re: Budget Cap Breach Rumours
If you want to enforce a budget cap, you need to provide real impact. A demotion of ranking within the constructors championship for 2021 and returning all prize money awarded would be a start. Also, no special treatment in terms of testing/upgrades for a sufficiently long enough period to allow oth...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:00 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Russell's race pace
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10393
Re: Russell's race pace
Russell's consistency is just beyond a meme now and its going to win him a championship one of these days.
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:57 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton vs Verstappen
- Replies: 682
- Views: 51769
Re: Hamilton vs Verstappen
Well one of those drivers is reaching the peak of their performance and career, whilst the other is in the twilight of their time in F1. Its hardly a fair comparison, but clearly Verstappen is performing better than anyone else on the grid, including Lewis. Regardless, I think Lewis, George, and Mer...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:49 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: P2 in the WDC
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4624
Re: P2 in the WDC
My money is on Russell for P2 - I think its going to come down to Russell/Leclerc, and my money is on Mercedes more so than Ferrari, for obvious reasons .... I dont think Perez has the pace, which is a real shame - I reckon come the end of 2023 season, we are going to wish we had Mercedes dominance ...
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2023
- Replies: 697
- Views: 63924
Re: Silly Season 2023
Could Red Bull be interested in Piastri as well? My view on this is Piastri is already tied down with at least one (possibly two) contracts haha I mean its hard not to be fascinated with how this all panned out ... but if Daniel first discovered his number was up when we all did, that is terrible f...
- Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:37 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2023
- Replies: 697
- Views: 63924
Re: Silly Season 2023
Where will Piastri end next year ? 1- Alpine endurance racing seat 2- McLaren racing seat 3- Latifi's racing seat at Willliams 5- Indycar racing seat 4- Simulator seat anywhere 6- Bus driver seat in Sidney 7- Simulator seat at the bus factory PS : the first time since many many years that I want to...
- Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:34 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Its Official, Alex Albon Has A Sense Of Humour
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1017
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:06 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2023
- Replies: 697
- Views: 63924
Re: Silly Season 2023
I read that too and am confused ...
I assume that if Mclaren are going about signing Piastri for 2023, they must have already decided Daniel is out?
I assume that if Mclaren are going about signing Piastri for 2023, they must have already decided Daniel is out?
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Alonso joins Aston Martin for 2023 [merged]
- Replies: 79
- Views: 4753
Re: Alonso joins Aston Martin for 2023 [merged]
Good on Alonso, if you ask me - he has seen the writing on the wall at Alpine, so why not move on? I am sure its also making a lot of financial sense to him too. If he leaves it a year, who knows what seats will be available if any and what will they be willing to pay for him? Probably not what AM a...
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:34 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
- Replies: 186
- Views: 17640
Re: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
This practically will cement RB's lead and will reel Ferrari back towards Mercedes. My take is that this is what Mercedes wanted from the beginning. The crucial part for me is this: "In addition to these short-term measures, the FIA will convene a technical meeting with the Teams in order to define...
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
- Replies: 186
- Views: 17640
Re: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
We have a technical directive: https://twitter.com/fia/status/1537468274639781888?s=21&t=vj9IKklT4GaaJGOGw8zOYQ That doesn't sound like they are doing much. Looking at the skids isn't going to make much difference. Setting a metric for vertical acceleration. To do what? - penalise any car that reco...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:39 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
- Replies: 186
- Views: 17640
Re: What can be done to eliminate porpoising
I thought the TV coverage I saw during the race where this was mentioned was spot on. The teams with porpoising can take steps to reduce it now - they just decide not to do so, as the performance loss is too great. It is all very well pointing the finger at the FIA saying "do something" - the abilit...
- Mon May 23, 2022 12:21 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Has Lewis Hamilton taken his last victory?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 6949
Re: Has Lewis Hamilton taken his last victory?
When you consider Leclerc had the race in the bag yesterday, and walked away with nothing (and Verstappen has had DNFs too already, plus a lot of gremlins), I think its fair to assume Lewis could luck in to a victory this season. You have to think Perez/Sainz/Russell will make that difficult, but no...
- Mon May 23, 2022 8:53 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Lewis Hamilton and toxicity with his past teammates
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2302
Re: Lewis Hamilton and toxicity with his past teammates
I am more surprised by team-mates getting along, than I am a difficult and frosty relationship between key rivals. The relationship between Rosberg and Hamilton though was on another level by the end, and I was left with the general impression the tactics employed in the inter-team battle was to the...
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:26 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 289
- Views: 28420
Re: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
... with the purple and green are not good. You can’t see them particularly well and they aren’t working properly Oh it wasnt just me then? It seemed to be all over the place - purple didnt seem to mean "best sector". First graphic we saw had two folks each with purple sector 1 - so I assumed this ...
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:44 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: BREAKING NEWS... Michael Masi Removed As Race Director
- Replies: 561
- Views: 42718
Re: BREAKING NEWS... Michael Masi Removed As Race Director
When it happened, I thought one of two things may occur. Either we would finish behind the safety car (meaning Lewis=Champion) - or the lapped cars would get out of the way and we may get a final lap or two of action (meaning Max=Champion, considering the tyre situation). The longer it dragged out t...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Drive to Survive
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3912
Re: Drive to Survive
I think its bloody hilarious. You see more of Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner/Haliwell than some of the drivers. Im just waiting for the episode where Geri has a chat with Chris about the fact he isnt getting any younger, and he needs to go up a shirt size or two. Im fed up of seeing his nipples. Toto's ...
- Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:46 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2022 Pre-Season Test Thread (Barcelona/Bahrain)
- Replies: 259
- Views: 34912
Re: 2022 Pre-Season Test Thread (Barcelona/Bahrain)
A lot of people seem to suggest that Merc are comfortable and ahead but I just can't see where they're getting this from. Especially Sainz who said we can see that they're doing on the GPS. At the moment as an outsider the Ferrari's seem to be the most comfortable team. This tbh. To be this late on...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:42 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2022 Pre-Season Test Thread (Barcelona/Bahrain)
- Replies: 259
- Views: 34912
Re: 2022 Pre-Season Test Thread (Barcelona/Bahrain)
I mean that is one way to reduce the weight lol
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:13 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2022 Pre-Season Test Thread (Barcelona/Bahrain)
- Replies: 259
- Views: 34912
Re: 2022 Pre-Season Test Thread (Barcelona/Bahrain)
So is it looking like the Ferrari PU has the highest max speed?
I heard Russell/Norris saying cars can follow better, but the slip-stream effect has been negated - so assume a better max speed (with DRS) is going to be a deciding factor on a lot of over-takes.
I heard Russell/Norris saying cars can follow better, but the slip-stream effect has been negated - so assume a better max speed (with DRS) is going to be a deciding factor on a lot of over-takes.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 12:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: All Russian involvement in F1 [should be] annulled
- Replies: 93
- Views: 10147
Re: All Russian involvement in F1 [should be] annulled
In fact I'd go as far as to say this move in itself is propaganda - do you think Putin gives a flying monkeys that Mazipin can't race at Silverstone? This is a decision for YOUR consumption, not Putin's. Putin no doubt doesnt give a flying monkey. Daddy Mazepin though probably does, hence I dont en...
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:48 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Should Sochi be Cancelled?
- Replies: 175
- Views: 15570
Re: Should Sochi be Cancelled?
yes, Im not sure its simply "priveleges" on the line for some of those individuals who remain silent on the subject. I suspect its their own freedom and lifes potentially at risk. That said ... if you have benefited from the regime and remain silent on the subject, I think history will not look favo...