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by specdecible
Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is Ferrari so bad in strategy?
Replies: 45
Views: 19549

Re: Why is Ferrari so bad in strategy?

Well... at least they're not as bad as Williams if that's any consolation.
by specdecible
Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Set for Team Radio Clampdown [MERGED]
Replies: 469
Views: 102637

Re: Formula 1 Set for Team Radio Clampdown [MERGED]

Yay driver coaching is back :x Not to mention the teams giving drivers engine settings etc. :-(( What on earth is wrong with the FIA? They obviously don't realise that most viewers prefer the drivers to drive the car - not the team. Edit - blaming the lack of radio messages is a poor excuse, as its...
by specdecible
Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Set for Team Radio Clampdown [MERGED]
Replies: 469
Views: 102637

Re: Formula 1 Set for Team Radio Clampdown [MERGED]

Yay driver coaching is back :x Not to mention the teams giving drivers engine settings etc. :-(( What on earth is wrong with the FIA? They obviously don't realise that most viewers prefer the drivers to drive the car - not the team. Edit - blaming the lack of radio messages is a poor excuse, as its...
by specdecible
Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Official Olympics 2016 Thread
Replies: 231
Views: 88119

Re: Official Olympics 2016 Thread

If they're going with golf then they should definitely have darts. On the PGA Tour, they do not allow golf karts so as to include the walking bit as part of the endurance. (Not disagreeing with your sentiment, I don't get golf at all, I just thought it was a nice bit of trivia). As every Olympics I...
by specdecible
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst accidents/crashes of each F1 driver
Replies: 53
Views: 9448

Re: Worst accidents/crashes of each F1 driver

A few off the top of my head

Kvyat - Japan qualifying last year
Grosjean - Spa 2012
Rosberg - Brazil 2006
Alonso - Brazil 2003
Barrichello - Imola 1994
by specdecible
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Official Olympics 2016 Thread
Replies: 231
Views: 88119

Re: Official Olympics 2016 Thread

They should bring back the Tug of War instead of introducing boring golf.
by specdecible
Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Hungary Updated)

Hockandham

1: Rosberg
2: Hamilton
3: Verstappen
4: Ricciardo
5: Vettel
6: Perez
7: Raikkonen
8: Hulkenberg
9: Sainz
10: Massa
by specdecible
Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kvyat contract not be be renewed
Replies: 86
Views: 14482

Re: Kvyat contract not be be renewed

He should consider himself lucky that they didn't boot him instead of demoting him, the RB program is not known for its leniency. Plus side is that knowing he's out of a seat this far in advance he can start negotiating with other teams, most Toro Rosso contracts are decided well after all the othe...
by specdecible
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: James Allison left Ferrari?
Replies: 87
Views: 17587

Re: James Allison left Ferrari?

It's been coming since his wife passed away unfortunately. Apparently he doesn't want his children to move to Italy and Ferrari aren't happy with him spending so much time away from the factory as naturally he wants to be with his children as much as possible. I'd say a return to Enstone is probabl...
by specdecible
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kvyat contract not be be renewed
Replies: 86
Views: 14482

Re: Kvyat contract not be be renewed

He should consider himself lucky that they didn't boot him instead of demoting him, the RB program is not known for its leniency. Plus side is that knowing he's out of a seat this far in advance he can start negotiating with other teams, most Toro Rosso contracts are decided well after all the other...
by specdecible
Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil
Replies: 26
Views: 6043

Re: Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil

On what planet would a man pay $36.5 million of his own money to get his mother in law back? I don't think the kidnappers put enough thought into the strategy on this one It's about 1% of his net worth. I would pay vastly more than 1% of my net worth for my relatives. Indeed; to put that in perspec...
by specdecible
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Silverstone Upda

Hungary Hungary Hippos

1: Ricciardo
2: Verstappen
3: Vettel
4: Hamilton
5: Raikkonen
6: Rosberg
7: Sainz
8: Perez
9: Bottas
10: Button

I'm going all out on this one
by specdecible
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Silverstone Upda

GP Hungary 2k16 1. Hamilton 2. Rosberg 3. Verstappen 4. Ricciardo 5. Vettel 6. Raikkonen 7. Bottas 8. Sainz 9. Massa 10. Sainz You have picked Sainz twice Covering his options, smart move :lol: :thumbup: In that case gunHary 1: Hamilton 2: Hamilton 3: Hamilton 4: Hamilton 5: Hamilton 6: Hamilton 7:...
by specdecible
Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Gaming Thread
Replies: 1941
Views: 877755

Re: The Official Gaming Thread

Been having a blast playing Overwatch, Pharah is my best hero by far which is strange as I've never really warmed to the Solider in TF2. I have managed to complete my competitive placement matches with a score of 58, which is not bad for playing solo comp on PC. The only problem is that my internet ...
by specdecible
Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:51 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Apple and F1 - Discuss
Replies: 117
Views: 50008

Re: Apple and F1 - Discuss

dizlexik wrote:So I would need iDevice to watch F1? Sorry, but I will never buy such.
Just replace "iDevice" with "Foxtel" and you have exactly my position atm.
by specdecible
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do we need better-looking trophies?
Replies: 20
Views: 4708

Re: Do we need better-looking trophies?

They should do away with trophies and award medals instead ;) On a separate note, I would actually also really like the re-introduction of laurels to the podium finishers, or perhaps only the winner, just to add a bit of flashiness. Or perhaps flowers, like the cyclists get. If they toss them into t...
by specdecible
Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hardest records to break?
Replies: 67
Views: 12376

Re: Hardest records to break?

No one is going to beat Markus Winkelhock's record, lead a lap in 100% of races entered.
by specdecible
Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?
Replies: 72
Views: 12574

Re: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?

The radio ban has done nothing to the quality of racing and has only been a source of confusion and frustration for teams, drivers and fans. It is also dangerous as there have already been a couple of cases where drivers have had brake issues and the teams not being allowed to inform their drivers o...
by specdecible
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?
Replies: 72
Views: 12574

Re: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?

The whole radio ban is stupid, it's a team sport ffs I agree however, currently these are the rules and they are more than enough to sit down and learn them if they really want to win. The radio ban is both stupid and dangerous "Force India is demanding the FIA review Formula 1's radio restrictions...
by specdecible
Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Silverstone Upda

My trophy cabinet is getting nice and large now, better start watching out for those illusive thieves from Milton Keynes, or Hulkstrong... they may actually be the same people.
by specdecible
Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?
Replies: 72
Views: 12574

Re: Team Radio Ban - Are We Missing the Point?

The whole radio ban is stupid, it's a team sport ffs
by specdecible
Thu Jul 07, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Baku Updated)

Bronzestone:

1: Hamilton
2: Rosberg
3: Vettel
4: Verstappen
5: Ricciardo
6: Raikkonen
7: Perez
8: Sainz
9: Bottas
10: Alonso
by specdecible
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Baku Updated)

ouch... I was wrong about no one finishing in 5th.
by specdecible
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Daniel Ricciardo Thread
Replies: 540
Views: 159779

Re: The Official Daniel Ricciardo Thread

Ricciardo seems to be struggling with the tyres these last couple of races, Monaco excluded because tyre deg is practically non existent there. His tyres just don't seem to last when compared to those around him and he's usually the first to stop, it's something he needs to get on top of. I don't kn...
by specdecible
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If European fans don't attend races, why not try new venues?
Replies: 34
Views: 7317

Re: If European fans don't attend races, why not try new ven

You mean like Turkey, India, Korea, Abu Dhabi, Russia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Malaysia, China, Singapore etc. You mean places like those? yes, or any other new venue in the pipline. Some will work, like Singapore, others will fail, like Korea. But while European venues are also struggling, i dont see...
by specdecible
Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Baku Updated)

pokerman wrote:
specdecible wrote:Airtsua

1: Rosberg
2: Hamilton
3: Vettel
4: Bottas
6: Raikkonen
7: Perez
8: Verstappen
9: Massa
10: Ricciardo
You have no pick for 5th place
No one is going to finish in 5th place ;)
by specdecible
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Austrian Grand Prix Practice Thread
Replies: 32
Views: 7010

Re: 2016 Austrian Grand Prix Practice Thread

Branovitsj wrote:Very curious about the new halo :?
We'll seeming that Halo 5 was a bit underwhelming to many it will be interesting to see what they come up with for the next instalment.
by specdecible
Fri Jul 01, 2016 4:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Baku Updated)

Airtsua

1: Rosberg
2: Hamilton
3: Vettel
4: Bottas
6: Raikkonen
7: Perez
8: Verstappen
9: Massa
10: Ricciardo
by specdecible
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Pathetic Sky bias
Replies: 237
Views: 37708

Re: Pathetic Sky bias

What I can tell you is that most of the non-legal options is just Sky streamed anyway :D If you find an option, would be glad to know of it. ( a case of beer for you on it ) I pay for Sky, and even then I tried some not-strictly-legal options - only to find that they are all either Sky/C4, or non-E...
by specdecible
Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Canada Updated)

You Back me and I'll Baku

1: Hamilton
2: Rosberg
3: Vettel
4: Bottas
5: Verstappen
6: Riccardo
7: Raikkonen
8: Massa
9: Perez
10: Sainz
by specdecible
Thu Jun 09, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Final Update)
Replies: 1826
Views: 563115

Re: PF1 Pick 10 Competition - 2016 Edition (Monaco Updated)

Canaday

1: Hamilton
2: Rosberg
3: Ricciardo
4: Vettel
5: Verstappen
6: Perez
7: Bottas
8: Massa
9: Sainz
10: Hulkenberg
by specdecible
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Hülkenberg ever get a podium? - Bumped x2
Replies: 63
Views: 16609

Re: Will Hülkenberg ever get a podium? - Bumped

"There was a feeling from within the team that the car was actually superior to the identically-powered Ferrari and all that limited it was the driver line-up." - Autosport 2012 season review So now the Sauber was faster than the 2012 Ferrari as well? I'm all for revisionism with hindsight and addi...
by specdecible
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 - The season of Team Mate Collisions!
Replies: 10
Views: 2903

Re: 2016 - The season of Team Mate Collisions!

Pietkok wrote:There is a difference between a hit and a crash causing a pit stop or DNF. Guess these statistics have to be based on the latter. Not sure if anything happened except for the spin in Melbourne.
Seeming that the thread title is collisions I would say that the Ves/Sainz incident counts
by specdecible
Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2 Seperate Incident Fatalaties at Isle of Man TT!
Replies: 107
Views: 16350

Re: 2 Seperate Incident Fatalaties at Isle of Man TT!

I think this is yet more proof that the Isle of Man event is barbaric and should be banned. It probably won't happen, but I think the death rate is pretty inexcusable in the name of sport. Yep and while we are at it we might as well ban BASE Jumping, Mountaineering, Deep Sea Diving, Surfing and any...
by specdecible
Mon May 30, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Hülkenberg ever get a podium? - Bumped x2
Replies: 63
Views: 16609

Re: Will Hülkenberg ever get a podium? - Bumped

BUMP So once again Perez is the one who manages to get onto the podium making it his third for the team while Hulkenberg misses out, so I thought now would be a good time to see if anyone has changed their minds or not. Another thing worth adding is that Hulkenberg is now only 26 races away from eq...
by specdecible
Mon May 30, 2016 12:52 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Daniel Screwed out of Two Wins on the Trot
Replies: 119
Views: 22051

Re: Daniel Screwed out of Two Wins on the Trot

I'm tempted to say favoritism but these things happen, like Lewis last year. Unfortunately, there aren't many races left where RB can pull off a win, maybe in Singapore and Hungary where engine power is less important. When you're supposed to win, being 2nd is no better than being last. In fact, it...
by specdecible
Wed May 25, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Changes to Monza - No More Rettifilio Chicane/Curva Grande
Replies: 10
Views: 2358

Re: Changes to Monza - No More Rettifilio Chicane/Curva Gran

So essentially they are removing the chicane from before the corner and are moving it to in the middle of the corner. The positive is that it's not a tight 90 degree right-left so there's more chance of overtaking, on the other side it looks like it will remove any real chance of overtaking at the t...
by specdecible
Sun May 22, 2016 6:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The best drivers from each continent/region in the world
Replies: 5
Views: 2914

Re: The best drivers from each continent/region in the world

I don't know enough about most domestic racing series to be aware of the "unknown"(not in the premier international series) but I think from Australia/nz Shane van gisbergen. He's not always the fastest in v8s, but he is fast in every series he races in. Domestic and internationally. Often with *in...
by specdecible
Sun May 22, 2016 5:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The best drivers from each continent/region in the world
Replies: 5
Views: 2914

The best drivers from each continent/region in the world

We have had the discussion of who the best drivers are many times before, but what if we switch it up a little and pick who you think are the best drivers from each continent in the world is? They don't have to be just Formula 1 drivers, they can come from any racing series (not including bikes), an...
by specdecible
Sun May 22, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Gaming Thread
Replies: 1941
Views: 877755

Re: The Official Gaming Thread

Standard or Origins Edition? The only reason I pre ordered was because I got the Origins Edition for the same price as the standard version. Too good a deal to pass up, saved around $28.00 Standard. My first Blizzard game. I really enjoyed beta, so I bought it, but now I'm not sure I will invest mu...