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DFWdude

Interesting discussion. The more I think of it, the more I realize how times have changed, flipping reality in some ways... Indeed, cars were often stranded off-track in the past to be recovered after the race session ended. There was no need for "4-wheels off" rules back then, because 4-wheels off ...

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Without wishing to get us off-topic, what does that young lady think about SC interventions in general? Because that invention lies at the heart of the trouble with AD21. By now we've watched a couple hundred Safety Car situations, so I disagree... a SC in general does not lie at the heart of the t...

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Firstly just want to thank-you for introducing me to the word 'elide'. Agreed on what you said, but surely you're don't have to do that anymore thanks to AWS % overtake probability graphics and gap to car in front etc... None of which I take any notice of. ;-) It's a term not uncommonly used in som...

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We shouldn't confuse short attention spans with an inability to see through hype. The only "young" F! fan I know is the daughter of a local friend. An avid fan, too which is encouraging. But, at age 20, she saw right through the "FIX" in AD21. She was disgusted, as I was. Point is, it's one thing t...

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We shouldn't confuse short attention spans with an inability to see through hype. The only "young" F! fan I know is the daughter of a local friend. An avid fan, too which is encouraging. But, at age 20, she saw right through the "FIX" in AD21. She was disgusted, as I was. Point is, it's one thing t...

DFWdude

We shouldn't confuse short attention spans with an inability to see through hype. The only "young" F! fan I know is the daughter of a local friend. An avid fan, too which is encouraging. But, at age 20, she saw right through the "FIX" in AD21. She was disgusted, as I was. Point is, it's one thing to...

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Since 1982, I've recorded every F1 race except 3, on VHS and now DVD. I missed the three because of technical recording issues, such as electrical power disruptions which delete timer settings on the rare occasion when I'm out of town. The point... No one can suggest I'm not a loyal, long-time F1 fa...

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Well, back on topic, the petition now has 107,800 signatures.

DFWdude

I watched the start of that race. But I had to put the audio on mute... can't stand the whiny noise.

No fun without the announcers talking, though. So I had to change channels. Oh well...

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Sorry I brought-up Senna...

The petition this morning surpassed 100,000 signatures.

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MistaVega23 wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:40 am
If this was done in the week following the race, I'd be inclined to sign it. But not now.

6,000 people have signed since this time yesterday.

DFWdude

Verstappen impresses me as a contemporary version of Ayrton Senna... to the extreme. At least Senna appeared to be more introspective, at least outwardly caring about his position in the sport and how people thought of him Strange As mentoned earlier I haven't met either of the thread's drivers, I ...

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Has this just come to the fore because of Massa looking to overturn the outcome of the 2008 title, if so it has a feel if Massa is given any legs then let's see about 2021. Since I started this thread... I like Massa, but don't feel he has a leg to stand on. He missed out on points in Singapore bec...

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Ah, thanks for the responses people, appreciated. It doesn't seem like it leads anywhere then, so I guess the question is, who are they petitioning to and what do they actually think this is going to change? Liberty Media seems to be so interested in trolling fans for their money with numerous gimm...

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Planet F1 has publicized the Abu Dhabi 2021 Petition, to overturn the results of the 2021 Abu Dhabi race… https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-abu-dhabi-2021-petition/ This petition was started a year ago. But given today’s publicity by Planet F1, it is taking off, adding 930 names in the 20...

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I think both have likeable traits. Max is an absolute racer who really only wants to be racing and hates everything else about being an F1 driver (apart from the money I'd bet). He's very straight talking and straight forward. There is absolutely no bull with Max. He's honest and doesn't really car...

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Has anyone seen this documentary, yet? It's on Sky Sports F1 or Sky Documentaries. Being in the US, I don't have access to Sky Sports F1 or Sky Documentaries. But watching this bit of F1 history unfold in real time as I did, the story is bound to be interesting (captivating) to watch. This documenta...

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First, I'll state that I am not a Verstappen fan in any way. That said, you have to hand it to VER for his romp through the field to second place. And he didn't shove anyone off the track doing so, even Hamilton. Still, Fernando Alonso gets twice as many votes as VER for Driver of the day, driving f...

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Black is such a boring "color"... always.

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Yes, Renault's first team F1 winner. I liked trying to pronounce his name quickly...

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/arti ... BiAtT.html

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The concept of different color T-bars, halos, brows, etc, would NOT be necessary at all if only the car numbers were big enough to read. I hope Mercedes gets this and provides readable numbers in 2023.

The Haas livery is boring, as usual.

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No decisions made in 2022 -- good, bad or indifferent -- will be remembered as well as Masi's monumental cock-up at Abu Dhabi 2021.

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It is worth noting that nearly all the details of the relationship came out after Senna had died and from her and that she got a book deal off of it too. Nearly all the photos of them together are from later in 1985 onwards, when she was 17. But I agree, it is still pretty weird by todays standards...

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The US has hosted three races in the past (1982, Detroit, Long Beach AND Las Vegas). I recall at the time it was an experiment to see if the audience for F! would grow in the US. Bottom line, it didn't. And I doubt that three races in the US in 2023 will be any different. Ten years from now, the onl...

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2026, at the earliest.

In the old days, you just needed a benevolent millionaire and a willing driver. Nowadays, apparently one needs 48+ approvals from the clique.

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Length makes the cars clumsy for racing, especially in slower corners. A practical example, imagine going through your house carrying 2x 150cm x 30cm planks under each arm, keeping them level and straight..... now imagine doing it with 200cm planks https://preview.redd.it/dzcbf2trrzd21.png?width=96...

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I don't need to solicit "positive comments only," as on most of the other forums I visit, people appreciate a link to an informative documentary, and usually post a thank you for sharing a find, etc. Here? Not a chance. Predictably, first out the gate is a blunt criticism to set the tone, "I can't s...

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You don’t care for Stewart… We get that with each of your 7 posts (among 21 total)…. I started this thread to post a link to a POSITIVE retrospective documentary on the life and times of Jackie Stewart, a driver I watched in real time throughout his career. I don’t recall anyone in the sport or medi...

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This photo from today's planetf1 home page got me thinking. The width of track space within the starting grid at a 2022 race is about as wide as a typical F1 track (Spa, Silverstone, Monza) in the 1950-1960s. Remember, the cars were narrower, too... https://d3cm515ijfiu6w.cloudfront.net/wp-content/u...

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Just watched it. It was good but to be honest I've watched so many documentaries over the years it didn't add much new for me. As I said, nothing but respect for what he did and achieved in his time, I just find his comments on the modern sport now a bit grating. Comments like Hamilton should quit....

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Such an over-the-top, statistical obsession to analyze two ho-hum drivers. Exciting at the time, but all but forgettable now... following historic runs by Schumacher, Vettel and Hamilton.

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I can't stand him. Obviously a great talent but I find him pompous and self centred despite the things he achieved. I'm probably in the minority here and that's fine, just saying it how I see it. I would genuinely urge you to watch this documentary and come back and tell us whether you still feel t...

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I can't stand him. Obviously a great talent but I find him pompous and self centred despite the things he achieved. I'm probably in the minority here and that's fine, just saying it how I see it. Watching Stewart throughout his career, I don't recall anyone describing him negatively. View this docu...

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The new Jackie Stewart Documentary appeared yesterday. Take a look at the scary days in F1 without guard rails that I watched in my youth... BTW he has (still does) a beautiful wife... https://www.google.com/search?q=jackie+stewart+documentary+in+usa&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS585US613&sxsrf=ALiCzsb7GlOninaBCv...

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Indeed, sad to read of Tambay's passing. I remember his replacing Gilles Villeneuve after GV's shocking crash and death at Zolder in 1982, They were friends, you know, Patrick serving as Godfather to Jacques V. Tambay won only two races (seemed like more, really) but I recall him winning at Imola in...

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IMO, the grid will be stronger due to improvements in the cars, not the drivers. The first year of a major rules change (2022) is a shake-down cruise. In subsequent years, teams correct miss-steps in design and execution, which makes for a stronger field overall. It's nice to have good drivers in an...

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Let's get back on topic... This thread is not about HAM v. ROS. It's about the baby-face brat at Red Bull, and if/when RBR will wise up... Criticizing the appearances of others from behind the anonymity of a forum is always classy and brave. Baby face is now a criticism of someone's appearance wher...

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Let's get back on topic... This thread is not about HAM v. ROS. It's about the baby-face brat at Red Bull, and if/when RBR will wise up...

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IMO, hiring Ricciardo as reserve driver fires an unspoken shot over the bow of (at least one) toy-filled pram, maybe both. Refuse to play nicely at team direction in 2023, and a well experienced Danny Ric is just sitting there, fully ready to hop in. Don't know if this will happen. But if I were RBR...

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