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- Sat Mar 24, 2018 3:26 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What if it wasn't Honda's fault?
- Replies: 197
- Views: 68966
Re: What if it wasn't Honda's fault?
As expected there is a huge gap to RBR 1sec gap which is their benchmark. I do not remember but they blamed Honda for some 1.5sec gap and claimed to have best chassis. Now they have the same engine so they can 't BS anymore :nod: From P7-P12 I think driver can make a difference. Mclaren should have...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:29 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What if it wasn't Honda's fault?
- Replies: 197
- Views: 68966
Re: What if it wasn't Honda's fault?
Been trying to avoid this... For the last few days been hoping someone else writes it and saves me the trouble. We've heard that during McLaren Honda relationship that the Honda's engine was capable on simulator and Dyno but when strapped to the back of the McLaren it was capable of only going up i...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:23 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: McLaren vs Honda 2018
- Replies: 78
- Views: 34223
Re: McLaren vs Honda 2018
Given the stick that McLaren and Amazon gave Honda, this is going to be the most interesting battle over 2018 if McLaren don't end up trouncing Toro Rosso. So, how many points do people think McLaren will get compared to Toro Rosso by the end of the season? Honda deserved it though. They had two ma...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:45 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton - Enjoy him while you can
- Replies: 196
- Views: 89511
Re: Hamilton - Enjoy him while you can
I'm not a huge fan of team orders unless it's mathematically impossible to win the WC or there is a car problem.. I was so gutted that Eddie Irvine and Massa allowed Schumacher those wins. Lewis has always IMHO been a fair driver and wants wins won on talent and not handed to him.. Not sure Vettel ...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:44 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton - Enjoy him while you can
- Replies: 196
- Views: 89511
Re: Hamilton - Enjoy him while you can
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-admits-to-dilemma-over-staying-in-f1-984187/ I've often speculated that Hamilton won't grow old in the sport but this is the first time he has indicated that may be true. Hamilton says he is thinking about retiring at the end of 2019 when his current cont...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:28 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel and pressure - according to Ric and Ham
- Replies: 275
- Views: 113864
Re: Vettel cracked under pressure - according to Ric and Ham
As for Ricciardo when he gets to Vettels level he can talk, for now he should concentrate on being team leader at Redbull. You mean when they both had the same car, Ric was winning a few races and essentially best of the rest behind Merc.. while Vettel threw a tantrum and quit RBR. I find comments ...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:34 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton and Vettel team mates.
- Replies: 90
- Views: 25965
Re: Hamilton and Vettel team mates.
If next season Hamilton and Vettel were team mates how would the season pan out? Which circuits would suit either driver better and on the neutral circuits how could the drivers try to maximise their chances of victory? I'd love to see it. I think it would go in the same way as Nico/Lewis. Where on...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:31 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Bottas do against Hamilton?
- Replies: 129
- Views: 51404
Re: How will Bottas do against Hamilton?
I found it slightly funny how Bottas still brought up Hamilton on the podium in the way he did, mentioning Ham's comeback drive. There is a genuine camaraderie between the two which has been apparent all season. It's something that can help Mercedes going forward when things get tight, as long as B...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:22 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Conclusions from Brazil 2017
- Replies: 103
- Views: 37739
Re: Conclusions from Brazil 2017
One conclusion I have drawn is that looking at those speed traps, Torro Rosso-Honda will be battling with Sauber next year. I am predicting they will be dead last. Sauber will get the updated engine so they will be far better imo. This is what I predict. Honda won't have access to the same facility...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:20 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Conclusions from Brazil 2017
- Replies: 103
- Views: 37739
Re: Conclusions from Brazil 2017
You've just immediately answered your own question. He did :D That's what's so funny. Lewis lost control of his car during Q1. It's no one else's fault but his. Some times you push too hard and you enjoy the rewards.. if you make a mistake and push too much you can lose grip.. that's it.. the back ...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:40 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Conclusions from Brazil 2017
- Replies: 103
- Views: 37739
Re: Conclusions from Brazil 2017
1. Don't agree Vettel is the best from the front - he made a costly mistake not long ago and not the first time he's made mistakes this season when in win contention. Ferrari/Vettel lost the title this year and it's their fault it didn't go down to the wire. Vettel gave in to the pressure - somethin...
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:28 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Spa 2008 Revisited (Split from most wins thread)
- Replies: 94
- Views: 24330
Re: Who will end their career with the most wins?
The 2008 Mclaren is the only car in the last 30 years to win the WDC whilst winning less races than another car. # That's one little nugget that evaded me. That Spa decision still grinds my gears To be fair, I don't hold any grudges for what happened in 2007/2008 years. Ferrari was the best car and...
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
- Replies: 81
- Views: 65851
Re: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
Trump does the same thing, he uses his lawyers to find ways to evade paying taxes. Don't know about Trump but Lewis isn't evading tax he is avoiding it. One is illegal one isn't. One may be illegal while the other isn't, but morally they're pretty much identical. His jet is obviously for private us...
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:35 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
- Replies: 81
- Views: 65851
Re: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
He took advice from a professional and acted accordingly. Anybody who's ever taken out an ISA has taken steps to minimise their tax bill and the rich just do it on a different scale. Whatever the outcome, the focus should be on the professional tax advisors, not their clients. But I doubt that will...
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:27 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Official Sebastian Vettel thread
- Replies: 1007
- Views: 369097
Re: Official Sebastian Vettel thread
Well Ferrari have admitted exactly what I said.
Reliability and driver mistakes/bad judgement cost them the title.
Reliability and driver mistakes/bad judgement cost them the title.
- Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:41 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Official Sebastian Vettel thread
- Replies: 1007
- Views: 369097
Re: Official Sebastian Vettel thread
He did it on purpose, Hamilton was far to the left and far ahead when Vettel got going and went straight on into him. I am sorry, but are you serious ? I may not agree that he did it on purpose but the fact of the matter is - we don't know. Watch the replay and he adjusts the steering twice - left....
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel - the return of the crash kid?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 37806
Re: Vettel - the return of the crash kid?
Don't you agree that it is embarrassing that Ferrari did not score a single victory after the summer break so far? Yes. Especially considering that it's 1) reliability 2) driver errors, that have resulted in losing them or "could have". Thought I would add the "could" because people don't think som...
- Tue Oct 31, 2017 9:43 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Official Sebastian Vettel thread
- Replies: 1007
- Views: 369097
Re: Official Sebastian Vettel thread
Look at how cautious Hamilton at the start in Russia and Hungary for instance. He was third going into the braking zone of turn 1 in Russia, and then Kimi of all people outbraked him easily. Lewis was also passed easily by both Red Bull cars in the first corner at Hungary (before Max took out Dan i...
- Tue Oct 31, 2017 9:23 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel - the return of the crash kid?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 37806
Re: Vettel - the return of the crash kid?
So, yet another first corner incident caused by Vettel, and this time it ended his race. What is going on with Seb? He looked impressive in 2015 where he had a bit of a honeymoon period with his new team, but this year he has been involved in these incidents, he has Kimi breathing down his neck, an...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:51 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
- Replies: 5307
- Views: 1362752
Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread
I’m trying to think of a mistake Hamilton made this year and I’m struggling, anyone got one? I know he had a few races earlier in the season where he was a little lacklustre in pace but in terms of an actual error that cost him points I think he may have had the perfect season, mightily impressive ...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
- Replies: 5307
- Views: 1362752
Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread
I've heard it refered to as an angel by Hamilton who follows one of those religion things. A solid race from Lewis, wise not to fight Maz too hard and got the job done. 1st and 2nd in two weekends he should have been 4th/5th is huge for the championship. He sounded very downcast after the race in a...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton's and Vettel's Relationship (+ other relationships)
- Replies: 110
- Views: 38373
Re: Hamilton's and Vettel's Relationship (+ other relationsh
They race hard but fair and keep it clean. What are your thoughts on the relationship between Lewis and Seb? Except when one driver makes a mistake, blames the other guy so decides to take matters in his own hands and drive alongside to then turn in on him causing a very minor collision. I think th...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:15 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: "Hopefully next year the fans won't come"
- Replies: 95
- Views: 27554
Re: "Hopefully next year the fans won't come"
making a statement like this is just going to hamper his career in the long run? Why would it? He is showing that talent exists inside him. He's fast becoming one of the top 3 out of 6 drivers in 3 teams. His support is growing world wide and even different nationality fans are following him. He is...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:11 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ferrari International Assistance
- Replies: 137
- Views: 48823
Re: Ferrari International Assistance
I find it amusing how people always hated Bernie with a passion and they never believed anything uttered from his mouth but suddenly his word is the absolute truth only because they hate Ferrari more than him. I find it funny that people use any comment to support their own arguments. The FIA for a...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 19326
Re: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
This is mental. What do we expect? Fans that are neutrals are furious over this. Fans that want racing yet want drivers penalised for track limits are furious. In the words of Lewis, all these new tracks have too many run off areas that don't penalise the driver. Bring back grass. The amount of dri...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:02 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
Wait, haven't we sorted this one out yet? Let me dig up the Rosberg and Hamilton Spa 2014 accident, I still have some thoughts I need to add to it. :lol: :lol: :blush: :lol: :lol: You gotta know when to fold 'em (Kenny Rogers reference). Based on the most recent Ferrari performances this thread wil...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:00 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Planet F1 Team-mate wars: Can someone explain Vet-Kimi?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12705
Re: Planet F1 Team-mate wars: Can someone explain Vet-Kimi?
http://www.planetf1.com/news/team-mate-wars-japanese-gp/ I didn't realise Kimi was so competitive this year. Max also has a crushing advantage over Ricciardo. I tell you why. It infuriates some people and that's it. It's an opinion piece not a factual one. You could argue that if Kimi has a problem...
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Button on Hamilton and Alonso
- Replies: 231
- Views: 63648
Re: Button on Hamilton and Alonso
Rivalry is normal when both team mates challenge for wins. The only time partnerships work out peacefully is when they are competing for nothing. Likewise for Alonso/Button. They were competing for nothing essentially for McLaren. It's also normal to effectively build a team around a single driver t...
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Planet F1 Team-mate wars: Can someone explain Vet-Kimi?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12705
Re: Planet F1 Team-mate wars: Can someone explain Vet-Kimi?
http://www.planetf1.com/news/team-mate-wars-japanese-gp/ I didn't realise Kimi was so competitive this year. Max also has a crushing advantage over Ricciardo. I tell you why. It infuriates some people and that's it. It's an opinion piece not a factual one. You could argue that if Kimi has a problem...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:35 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Where is HAM going to win the 2017 WDC title?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 18840
Re: Where is HAM going to win the 2017 WDC title?
Not the next race. Get the feeling if there are no issues it will be Lewis/Vettel on top 3. The order.. unsure. Get the feeling Lewis just might nab the win and Seb 2nd.
I think the race after.
I think the race after.
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:03 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Disaster Train's Next Stop: USA
- Replies: 89
- Views: 27159
Re: Disaster Train's Next Stop: Japan
I wonder if Ferrari can appeal a gearbox penalty to the FIA on the grounds that it was Stroll's fault. I don't think it's ever happened before, but it is worth a try. They have the evidence on worldwide television. Just like your name. This argument is now fully void, warranty isn't allowed to be u...
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:23 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: vettel/stroll. what the he'll happened there.
- Replies: 374
- Views: 97855
Re: vettel/stroll. what the he'll happened there.
I love this video. Shows once and for all what I said. Silly mistakes because both drivers were not paying attention. Vettel doing his usual "not my fault" just like he did with Lewis Hamilton. Funnily enough didn't react the same when it seemed Kimi had some how T Boned his car. Funny how his react...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:46 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
You know a discussion is dead when people start comparing to previous accidents going back 20 years. You know when people can't accept facts when people resort to accidents that are similar but still very different. I can't believe I'm seeing names like Webber.. Rubens?? And Senna?!!! Please some on...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton and "taking the knee"
- Replies: 81
- Views: 24538
Re: Hamilton and "taking the knee"
The issue is sensitive for one reason - The American President. What started off as a simple small protest by one man sitting on a bench. Turned in to a kneeling because a Veteran wasn't happy at sitting down. It was suggested to kneel because it's respectful. Kneeling at a funeral, kneeling to prop...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:28 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
You see people fail to understand this. They only see "Vettel chop" and get red eyes. Vettel didn't crowd anyone and wasn't the one who had the contact, rather was collected. The biggest portion of the blame is on the other two drivers in my opinion; Kimi had a fantastic start, but where was he goi...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:25 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
Vettel and Ferrari are battling for the world drivers and constructors championships. Max is not, so he has no right interfering with battles which do not concern him. He should know his place and should have backed off. Sadly his antics handed Lewis an undeserved victory and probably a fourth titl...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:04 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2nlu22 Singapore 2010, Alonso does exactly what Vettel did (race starts at 24:45) You're absolutely right. It's another reason Vettel didn't suffer a penalty. The major difference is though - one resulted in an accident. It's a risk by every driver who pulls that m...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:56 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
I blame Lord Vader. Clearly unimpressed with the bright, rebellious, livery of the red beasts, he initiated a tractor beam from the pits drawing the front three cars inexorably towards that side of the track until the inevitable happened. Mock me if you will (OK, racing incident), but I'd maintain ...
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:46 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So is that that for the title battle?
- Replies: 140
- Views: 39669
Re: So is that that for the title battle?
After all that happened yesterday, the net result is that Lewis Hamilton is now 28 points clear of Vettel in the standings. There isn't a track remaining that is considered to be a weak one for Mercedes, and even if there was it wouldn't be to the extent that Singapore was. Lewis is in a position w...
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:48 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
- Replies: 508
- Views: 134957
Re: Vettel / Verstappen / Raikkonen Clash! Who to blame?
I have to ask this question, if Vettel was not a title contender will the people blaming him still blame him? As there nothing wrong with the move and Hamilton did same with Stroll last race. Because it seems we are back to post baku where every man and his dog is blaming Vettel should he have wait...