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by Covalent
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2025
Replies: 472
Views: 20317

Re: Silly Season 2025

Looking at the ages posted by DOLO... The day Antonelli was born, Alonso was driving in the Friday free practice of the 2006 Turkish GP, which was the 14th race of the 18 race season where Alonso claimed his second WDC. As much as I like Alonso, I do think it is high time for him to retire. Seeing ...
by Covalent
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2025
Replies: 472
Views: 20317

Re: Silly Season 2025

Looking at the ages posted by DOLO...

The day Antonelli was born, Alonso was driving in the Friday free practice of the 2006 Turkish GP, which was the 14th race of the 18 race season where Alonso claimed his second WDC.
by Covalent
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 226
Views: 4458

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Slowing down your rival is one thing, but Alonso behaved in an unpredictable and dangerous manner when he did it. The Race has a good article explaining the reasoning behind the panalty: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/alonso-russell-penalty-australian-gp-stewards-defence/ So how can you slow do...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 226
Views: 4458

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Missed that Alonso got a penalty til now. Very confused. Is the art of slowing down in a corner to reduce the car behind’s momentum dead? Or is it just stewards bashing Alonso for the sake of it again? Slowing down your rival is one thing, but Alonso behaved in an unpredictable and dangerous manner...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2025
Replies: 472
Views: 20317

Re: Silly Season 2025

Woah........... As per Peter Windsor, he has heard from reliable sources that Perez has already signed a contract extension for next year. In a way it makes sense to retain the same lineup before regulations change. Hoping Perez is consistent through the year. 1772066600193020008 Translation: "And ...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 226
Views: 4458

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

These tears-offs are really a pain in the backside: It continually frustrates and baffles me that we know all the problems these stupid tear-offs cause, and nothing has been done. There was brief discussion after the Spa race where a tear-off caused Leclerc's DNF of something like a disposal slot i...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 226
Views: 4458

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Missed that Alonso got a penalty til now. Very confused. Is the art of slowing down in a corner to reduce the car behind’s momentum dead? Or is it just stewards bashing Alonso for the sake of it again? Slowing down your rival is one thing, but Alonso behaved in an unpredictable and dangerous manner...
by Covalent
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Junior Series
Replies: 322
Views: 9946

Re: 2024 Junior Series

Some would use the term "ran out of talent" (which I hate) for what Antonelli did, depending of course who the driver is.
by Covalent
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 255
Views: 4618

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

UnlikeUday wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:51 am
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Aren't the differences in top speed unusually small?
by Covalent
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Junior Series
Replies: 322
Views: 9946

Re: 2024 Junior Series

Are we still talking about the 2024 Junior Series?
by Covalent
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 255
Views: 4618

Re: 2024 Australia Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Is Sainz fit to drive? That will be decided thursday, when he has to pass an FIA-test. This is from msn.com: On Thursday at Albert Park, the Spaniard is due for the FIA’s mandatory medical evaluations, which include a crucial driver extraction exercise. This test is quite demanding as it requires t...
by Covalent
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1501
Views: 161971

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

UnlikeUday wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:21 am
This is new:
Max vs. Alonso in the team could be... interesting.
by Covalent
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 255
Views: 4618

Re: 2024 Australia Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Is Sainz fit to drive? That will be decided thursday, when he has to pass an FIA-test. This is from msn.com: On Thursday at Albert Park, the Spaniard is due for the FIA’s mandatory medical evaluations, which include a crucial driver extraction exercise. This test is quite demanding as it requires t...
by Covalent
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?
Replies: 31
Views: 918

Re: How many times (if any) do you think race ban should have occured since Spa 2012?

Verstappen running over Hamilton at the 2021 Italian GP... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSwwZYDW94 Really? Really. Hamilton had just left the pits on cold tires. Verstappen's hot tires would easily overtake HAM after the slow chicane, had he patiently waited. Instead, VER chose to barge his way...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 169
Views: 6480

Re: Saving F1

1. The installation of charging points is indeed lagging somewhat, in particular for homes without a driveway or a designated parking spot. That problem does not have to be solved by 2035, because at that point only new vehicles will be EV only. The existing fleet will probably drive around until 2...
by Covalent
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drive to Survive
Replies: 15
Views: 2606

Re: Drive to Survive

I found last season rather boring. I'm at episode 6 currently but, really, a boring DTS season, full of the typical hype and the annoying F1 specialist/commentator that they feature in all seasons. Whatshisname? WILL BUXTON. He's the worst thing in DTS. I can't stand Buxton. Most annoying guy in th...
by Covalent
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Curious how you know that the sensor was not faulty? Regardless, sensors do fail, and yet the rules do not provide any leway to penalize a car when they do. That is wrong. I don't, but no news has come out about it. I don't think it is wrong taking the human element out and instead relying on techn...
by Covalent
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

Yes I actually just saw this as well - he was moving when lights went out 100% should have been a penalty regardless of if he decided to stop momentarily again afterwards. That even makes it worse then, the sensors are not fit for purpose. All sensors have a +/- tolerance - just like everything els...
by Covalent
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

He came to a complete stop again after the initial movement. So no rolling start. I thought the post-race analysis on F1TV showed that he was moving when the lights went off? Yes I actually just saw this as well - he was moving when lights went out 100% should have been a penalty regardless of if h...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

mikeyg123 wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:24 am
Covalent wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:39 am
I think I heard someone saying this is Lewis' worst start to the season since he entered the sport
2009 was worse in terms of absolute results given the DSQ for liegate.
Yes true
by Covalent
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

I think I heard someone saying this is Lewis' worst start to the season since he entered the sport Controversial opinion, but perhaps as Lewis is leaving the team this year they are putting all their effort into George now, same as they did for Nico in 2016. They put all their efforts into Nico in ...
by Covalent
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

I think I heard someone saying this is Lewis' worst start to the season since he entered the sport
by Covalent
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

MarkParity wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:32 am
All this talk about Norris jumping the start seems to be the most exciting thing that happened during the race but it was before the race even got started. :)
It's one of the most controversial things that happened and controversial things tend to be discussed, don't you agree?
by Covalent
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 7534

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread

You can just use both surely. It's a bit ridiculous not to penalise a driver everyone very clearly saw move just because the sensor said he didn't. Although I could definitely see an argument for not penalising the sort of thing Norris did as he gained no advantage and didn't do anything unsafe. so...
by Covalent
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Junior Series
Replies: 322
Views: 9946

Re: 2024 Junior Series

Prema and especially Bearman bounced back in a dramatic fashion, that kind of movement from one end of the field to the other (between consecutive race weekends) we don't see in F1.
by Covalent
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Bahrain 2024
Replies: 16
Views: 2073

Re: PF1 Forum teammate wars vote: Bahrain 2024

So Perez, Hamilton, Leclerc and Piastri each have 3 votes to their name, I wonder if they are the same three people voting and if they can share their reasoning? Not gonna happen I guess.
by Covalent
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 169
Views: 6480

Re: Saving F1

How about an inversed DRS; instead of (or in addition to) opening the DRS flap when close enough on straights, have a mechanism for increasing wing angles when close enough on the twisty parts :D Reverting to 2009 in a way? I wonder whether that solution was ever properly evaluated. Although I stil...
by Covalent
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Saving F1
Replies: 169
Views: 6480

Re: Saving F1

How about an inversed DRS; instead of (or in addition to) opening the DRS flap when close enough on straights, have a mechanism for increasing wing angles when close enough on the twisty parts :D
by Covalent
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton Vs Teammates
Replies: 22
Views: 2112

Re: Hamilton Vs Teammates

Interesting data, thanks. Regarding Russell, I'm curious why the graph looks like George should be ahead, while your conclusion is that Lewis is (quite clearly) ahead? It's a running average so it shows that Russell had the upper hand early on but as his results have dropped off the lines cross and...
by Covalent
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Replies: 2029
Views: 137016

Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.

this puts 2021 AD into a new perspective FIA president being investigated for interfering with race result https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-president-mohammed-ben-sulayem-investgiated-race-result Well he did slam the 2008 Renault F1 car in the wall in the same manner that Piquet did. So it's obvio...
by Covalent
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 315
Views: 16154

Re: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?

Jezza13 wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:06 am
Covalent wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:04 am
JN23 wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:43 am
This might be our best chance of having an interesting title fight for a change. Assuming Mercedes doesn't develop the fastest car.
Is Max worth the Jos trouble though?
Yeah hopefully Jos realizes he's becoming baggage that harms his son's career.
by Covalent
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?
Replies: 315
Views: 16154

Re: So... who replaces Lewis at Mercedes?

JN23 wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:43 am
This might be our best chance of having an interesting title fight for a change. Assuming Mercedes doesn't develop the fastest car.
by Covalent
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton Vs Teammates
Replies: 22
Views: 2112

Re: Hamilton Vs Teammates

Interesting data, thanks. Regarding Russell, I'm curious why the graph looks like George should be ahead, while your conclusion is that Lewis is (quite clearly) ahead?
by Covalent
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 185
Views: 7678

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

I'm looking forward to the first race, indeed, but I think you probably should have written >15, not really looking forward to that to be honest. It is looking close for the race for P2 today, Perez's school report probably says "must try harder", if he drops too far back I can see him being replac...
by Covalent
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 181
Views: 8649

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Paolo_Lasardi wrote:
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:31 am
UnlikeUday wrote:
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:41 am
Some interesting scenes from the paddock:

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Very interesting.
:lol:
by Covalent
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max vs Teammates
Replies: 58
Views: 4149

Re: Max vs Teammates

Shame Perez has missed Q3 so many times, I'm guessing that Max will not have been pushing as hard in Q2 (why should he?) so the comparison to Perez may be skewed if/when not only counting the time Perez did make it to Q3. Of course I could be wrong, maybe someone can check if the difference between...
by Covalent
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 26601

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

The ones who were already convinced he was guilty (of... something?) will be so still, and accuse them of covering it up.
by Covalent
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max vs Teammates
Replies: 58
Views: 4149

Re: Max vs Teammates

Shame Perez has missed Q3 so many times, I'm guessing that Max will not have been pushing as hard in Q2 (why should he?) so the comparison to Perez may be skewed if/when not only counting the time Perez did make it to Q3. Of course I could be wrong, maybe someone can check if the difference between ...