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by pendulumeffect
Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Would Lewis win the world Championship in a Ferrari?
Replies: 47
Views: 9960

Re: Would Lewis win the world Championship in a Ferrari?

The trouble is if he was at Ferrari, then Verstappen, Vettel or Riccardo would be at Mercedes by now, or Rosberg racking up the World titles without him in the way, and we'll assume Leclerc is his team mate. But I certainly think he COULD win the title in a Ferrari, just as he has done in a McLaren ...
by pendulumeffect
Sun Sep 29, 2019 4:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren to change engines again???
Replies: 43
Views: 11218

Re: McLaren to change engines again???

McLaren should have held on to Honda longer. They are going to be changing engine supplier every 3 years in the hope it gets them back to the front, but the fact is that since they left Honda there is no other engine supplier that will give them the power to win a world title. They need a tie up wit...
by pendulumeffect
Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Has Sebastian Vettel taken his last victory?
Replies: 93
Views: 19335

Re: Has Sebastian Vettel taken his last victory?

I doubt it. If Ferrari build a higher downforce car next year I can only see Vettel getting faster.
by pendulumeffect
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel and his Ferrari drive
Replies: 146
Views: 30875

Re: Vettel and his Ferrari drive

If they didn't sack Kimi Raikonnen after performing so slowly against Alonso & Vettel, why are they going to sack Vettel after a 12 month period of mistakes? Even when Raikonnen left it was for Alfa Romeo. The fact is Ferrari know they have got an unstable car and lack of downforce and the drivers a...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rejoining the track when you'd at sideways on to the track.
Replies: 24
Views: 6209

Re: Rejoining the track when you'd at sideways on to the tra

Surely with the modern electronics sending virtual safety car data to the driver, it also ought to be possible for race control to tell a stationary spun driver warnings to stay stationary until the track is clear to rejoin the circuit?
by pendulumeffect
Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2019 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 323
Views: 52555

Re: 2019 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Threa

I am betting Lewis will win tomorrow as the Ferraris are going to eat their tyres. Also Leclerc is going to have a difficult time getting to the first corner with both Mercedes behind him, it's going to be an exciting start to the race.
by pendulumeffect
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: T-bone accidents in racing?
Replies: 12
Views: 3639

T-bone accidents in racing?

How often do they occur? Can the sidepods and survival cell survive a T-bone crash at certain speeds? Are racing cars tested for T-bone collision? Any notable instances in historic races where the driver has survived?
by pendulumeffect
Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The accident aftermath & Eau Rouge / Radillon
Replies: 101
Views: 20864

Re: The accident aftermath & Eau Rouge / Radillon

Spa has always been dangerous but I think we have to remember that if we want close racing, you are going to get t-bone situations and multiple car pile ups which the cars simply are not designed to handle. If a 200 mph car hits an unsighted static vehicle, there is not much science can do the save ...
by pendulumeffect
Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How good was Stirling Moss?
Replies: 77
Views: 20855

Re: How good was Stirling Moss?

I think Stirling Moss was better than some F1 champions and against modern drivers, I'd place him above Alonso and Raikkonnen.
by pendulumeffect
Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Bottas contract be extended?
Replies: 494
Views: 100106

Re: Should Bottas contract be extended?

I think he should get a 1 year extension if he secures 2nd or 1st in the championship otherwise another driver deserves to take his place. Simple as that.
by pendulumeffect
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alfa Romeo penalised and...
Replies: 53
Views: 13166

Congrats to Kubica on scoring a point for Williams!

A good race for Williams at Hockenheim last weekend given the current state of the scoreboard. They are certain to be last in the standings but if the drivers can deliver some points on difficult races, they can hold their head up high and say they tried their best. They are lucky the Alfas were pen...
by pendulumeffect
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda - Heh Heh
Replies: 34
Views: 9456

Re: Honda - Heh Heh

I think McLaren will eventually build their own engines. Might be 10, 20 years but they will eventually want to be in total control of their design like Ferrari and Mercedes are.
by pendulumeffect
Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lotus Evija vs F1 vs Le Mans
Replies: 17
Views: 5957

Re: Lotus Evija vs F1 vs Le Mans

I really like the car. Looks beautiful. I think the weight of these electric cars will come down and the range will go up when they finish developing those solid state batteries and the technology just generally matures. 10 years ago I would have laughed if you told me that an electric car could ac...
by pendulumeffect
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lotus Evija vs F1 vs Le Mans
Replies: 17
Views: 5957

Re: Lotus Evija vs F1 vs Le Mans

I really like the car. Looks beautiful. I think the weight of these electric cars will come down and the range will go up when they finish developing those solid state batteries and the technology just generally matures. 10 years ago I would have laughed if you told me that an electric car could ac...
by pendulumeffect
Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lotus Evija vs F1 vs Le Mans
Replies: 17
Views: 5957

Lotus Evija vs F1 vs Le Mans

Doubtless many of you will now be familiar with the beautiful new Lotus Electric Hypercar with 1973bhp / 2000ps and approx 1700kg weight. This is more than twice the weight of a Formula E car. It is something like 1100bhp / metric ton without getting out a calculator. It is a limited run hypercar bu...
by pendulumeffect
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Where would you like to see Vettel in 2020?
Replies: 49
Views: 12845

Re: Where would you like to see Vettel in 2020?

I don't think Vettel is finished, I just think the Ferrari is not to his liking, which is understandable given he does well in high downforce cars like the Redbull. I think Ferrari will accept him having 1 off season, givne he completely out performed Raikkonnen and was given a maligned car this yea...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How fast is Verstappen relative to Hamilton? (THREAD SPLIT)
Replies: 713
Views: 136575

Re: How fast is Verstappen relative to Hamilton? (THREAD SPL

I don't think Max would fair very well against Lewis at this point in time as team mates over the course of the year. Max is very good at fighting aggressively, overtaking winning races and wet weather driving however Lewis already does that and he gets pole positions, overtakes cleanly, few mistake...
by pendulumeffect
Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: CL to MV - What the Hell is That?
Replies: 1
Views: 2326

CL to MV - What the Hell is That?

Is it the best driver to driver compliment ever? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Max Verstappen ought to get 'What the Hell is That?' printed on the back of his helmet, his overalls, and the rear wing of his car! :smug: :twisted: They should let the drivers call each other over the radio during the ra...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Passing so infrequent nobody knows what's fair?
Replies: 13
Views: 4737

Passing so infrequent nobody knows what's fair?

Is passing a lost art in F1? Is it so rare that drivers can't even remember what constitutes as fair move when the time comes? It's almost like being a fighter pilot having to eject, you'd probably only ever do it once in your career but would you be brave enough, strong enough and remember enough w...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Verstappen get a penalty for his overtake on Leclerc?
Replies: 393
Views: 87054

Re: Should Verstappen get a penalty for his overtake on LeCl

Max was ahead at the point they touched, therefore Leclerc should have braked to avoid contact earlier. That is my opinion. Obviously if the following car is still behind at the point of contact it is unfair. But when you are ahead you ought to have right to the racing line and the following car mus...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who should replace Bottas at Merc
Replies: 67
Views: 18282

Re: Who should replace Bottas at Merc

Perez would be a better choice than Bottas. He had a bright start to his career until he fell out of favour at McLaren for not being a team player and basically being number 2, when he was pretty close to Button. He has been at the same team far too long.
by pendulumeffect
Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel's post-Canada behaviour
Replies: 134
Views: 28164

Re: Vettel's post-Canada behaviour

F1 would be more boring without Vettel.
by pendulumeffect
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:52 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2019 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 693
Views: 128067

Re: 2019 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread

The rules state you can't rejoin the track into the path of another car, therefore the penalty is correct. Vettel complains he had no choice but to rejoin. Well he could have chosen not to drive so fast as to go off the circuit in the first place. Lewis did not have a choice at all and stuck to the ...
by pendulumeffect
Mon May 27, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Monaco Grand Prix
Replies: 163
Views: 36324

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Monaco Grand Prix

Why vote for Verstappen when he nearly took himself and the race winner out at the end? It's good to try make overtakes but unnecessary contact is not good driving, just being wreckless. He really needed something extra today. He was unlucky to to pass Bottas safely in the pits I guess.
by pendulumeffect
Tue May 21, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RIP F1 Triple World Champion Niki Lauda Dies Aged 70
Replies: 50
Views: 16130

RIP F1 Triple World Champion Niki Lauda Dies Aged 70

Daily Mirror just reported this sad story. He was a credit to F1 and younger drivers, sports and business. Many condolences to his family within his blood and his family within motorsport.
by pendulumeffect
Wed May 15, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Anyone have any radical ideas to fix F1?
Replies: 463
Views: 120002

Re: Anyone have any radical ideas to fix F1?

Get rid of the wings or very small ones and go back to 1960's style layout with large tyres and modern safety improvements.

Look at the seasons with the best racing and pick the regulations that made it work.
by pendulumeffect
Thu May 09, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interlagos to be dropped from 2020 calendar
Replies: 98
Views: 26406

Re: Interlagos to be dropped from 2020 calendar

Give Brazil two races a year!
by pendulumeffect
Thu May 09, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interlagos to be dropped from 2020 calendar
Replies: 98
Views: 26406

Re: Interlagos to be dropped from 2020 calendar

Nooooo! Interlagos ought to be the season finale every year. Almost always causes an upset whether it's a wet race, first corner crash, broken gearbox up the hill, overtakes along the main straight. The infield allows the cars to get close and then the main straight is basically an uphill drag race.
by pendulumeffect
Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kubica: "I've silenced my doubters". Has he?
Replies: 75
Views: 18843

Re: Kubica: "I've silenced my doubters". Has he?

He was silenced the doubters that said he physically couldn't race in F1. I think to be fair, the Williams is rather unpredictable at the moment so to expect results is asking too much. Kubica is a very intelligent driver. If it is possible for him to score points in an unpredictable or wet race, I ...
by pendulumeffect
Fri Apr 19, 2019 2:29 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rumor: Mazepin in talks to buy Willaims F1
Replies: 20
Views: 7734

Re: Rumor: Mazepin in talks to buy Willaims F1

WilliamsF1's fall from grace has got to be the most tragic story in F1 history. And that includes all the driver deaths and scandals. This ought to be considered one of if not the most successful of the privateer teams and 3rd most successful team overall. Clearly the current regs favour the works e...
by pendulumeffect
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Crashgate Singapore 2008 Revisited
Replies: 43
Views: 13958

Re: Crashgate Singapore 2008 Revisited

I remember the thread... I don't remember my position about your theory, but as I never liked, to say the least, Briatore, I certainly wasn't among the ones finding you were pushing the boundaries too far (but may be wrong because I remember that a lot of posters were not so reluctant to put the bl...
by pendulumeffect
Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Crashgate Singapore 2008 Revisited
Replies: 43
Views: 13958

Crashgate Singapore 2008 Revisited

Hi guys, I had hoped after the forum reset a few years ago, it would be possible to recover or view my original thread I posted immediately after the Singapore GP 2008 regarding the incident later to be known as Crashgate, one of F1's biggest ever scandals. I named it Fishy Paella after Spaniard Alo...
by pendulumeffect
Sun Apr 07, 2019 1:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Best F1 driver ever?
Replies: 507
Views: 128962

Re: Best F1 driver ever?

LH is the best ever. I think it is difficult to argue otherwise considering he had to overcome racial barriers to stand amongst Schumacher and Fangio. The finer statistics do not matter so much. It is no accident he got to where he is. He took his chances as a child and pinned his colours to Mercede...
by pendulumeffect
Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Ricciardo end up F1's right place wrong time guy?
Replies: 118
Views: 28682

Will Ricciardo end up F1's right place wrong time guy?

It seems The Redbull car is a strong maybe stronger racer with the Honda engine. Has Daniel Ricciardo joined and exited Redbull at exactly the wrong moments? Entering just after they finished dominance with the Renault v8s and leaving in fear of an awful Honda? And for that matter, has Alonso helped...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda podium in 1st Redbull race so were McLaren the problem
Replies: 275
Views: 61470

Honda podium in 1st Redbull race so were McLaren the problem

Verstappen is probably in the same situation now performance wise as last year but the added benefit of Honda money and sole manufacturer engine development for both Redbull teams. Was McLaren really the problem in their relationship with Honda? They had a pretty crappy year with Merc before they go...
by pendulumeffect
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's getting harder to be a Williams fan
Replies: 98
Views: 31090

Re: It's getting harder to be a Williams fan

Williams might not last in F1 if this form stays where it is. There used to be new teams that propped up any ailing midfield teams. Now the newest team is chasing the top 3. They are in trouble.
by pendulumeffect
Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Ferrari have pitted a car to go for the fastest lap?
Replies: 41
Views: 11708

Re: Should Ferrari have pitted a car to go for the fastest l

The other thing is the engines only last a certain number of races. I doubt we will see many drivers really pushing this year because the grid penalties once they run out of engines outweigh the fastest lap reward still.
by pendulumeffect
Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Ferrari have pitted a car to go for the fastest lap?
Replies: 41
Views: 11708

Re: Should Ferrari have pitted a car to go for the fastest l

Leclerc probably would not have got fastest lap anyway IMO. Bottas under no real pressure and had a huge advantage. Leclerc's fastest lap ended about 1.4 sec slower than Bottas as I understand? Why take the risk when they know they do not have the pace? I would have rather Ferrari just let them race...
by pendulumeffect
Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:58 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Charlie Whiting 1952-2019
Replies: 41
Views: 13846

Re: Charlie Whiting 1952-2019

I am really shocked by this news. Mostly as I had wanted to ask Charlie one day if my Fishy Paella thread on this very forum had started the crashgate investigation. Rest In Peace Charlie, gone too soon!!
by pendulumeffect
Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Possible race wins for Leclerc / Norris?
Replies: 55
Views: 17140

Possible race wins for Leclerc / Norris?

Could this be the year we see some fresh young new faces on top of the podium? Leclerc seems comfortable in the Ferrari, Norris might just set F1 alight if McLaren have managed to get the car right? Maybe grab a lucky win if the Ferraris crash or in a wet race? I am not sure if Mercedes have got the...