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by MB-BOB
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If dominance was guaranteed, but...
Replies: 42
Views: 12339

Re: If dominance was guaranteed, but...

The Merc fans are just being selfish, though. It's not like Mercedes has a title drought of any sort... :? I like seeing records being broken. Some might say that is what F1 is all about. McLaren braking records with 15/16 wins in 1988 was boring as hell to watch, but it was history being made. If ...
by MB-BOB
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If dominance was guaranteed, but...
Replies: 42
Views: 12339

Re: If dominance was guaranteed, but...

I liked 2009 as Brawn were a one-off team who had an amazing season. I accept that the last few years of Mercedes winning is bad for some but as a Hamilton fan i think it's been great Agreed... 1. Mercedes 2. Everyone else. Seemingly Brawn-like random works (although Brawn caught everyone with thei...
by MB-BOB
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will end their career with the most wins?
Replies: 973
Views: 312494

Re: Who will end their career with the most wins?

He'll win at least half of the next 63 races, probably a more imo. Mercedes are growing the gap again and there just isn't the scope for anyone to better them. Engine? No chance. Chassis? Not by enough to cancel out the engine advantage. Driver? Nope, you might get a similar one at best but no chan...
by MB-BOB
Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will end their career with the most wins?
Replies: 973
Views: 312494

Re: Who will end their career with the most wins?

He'll win at least half of the next 63 races, probably a more imo. Mercedes are growing the gap again and there just isn't the scope for anyone to better them... Just too strong all round so the next 3 seasons if the regs stay the same is almost a certainty for me he'll get over 10 wins a year. Yup...
by MB-BOB
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Time to disregard what ever comes out his mouth,,,
Replies: 38
Views: 13741

Re: Time to disregard what ever comes out his mouth,,,

Whether good or ill, nothing is to be gained by speaking an opinion about a former equipment (this case engine) supplier. You probably will not hear the team offer such comments.
by MB-BOB
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Superstition in motorsport
Replies: 17
Views: 7293

Re: Superstition in motorsport

Michael Schumacher had several superstitions, among them a request to drive in odd-numbered cars... He won all his titles with odd numbers — five as #1 and once each with #3 and #5. Upon his return to F1 in 2010, he got FIA to aprove his request to swap numbers with teammate Rosberg, winding up with...
by MB-BOB
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Superstition in motorsport
Replies: 17
Views: 7293

Re: Superstition in motorsport

Well, I always get in my car from the same side, and I bet everyone else does, too (whether right or left).

I recall that Ayrton Senna had a worn-out pair of "lucky gloves" that he wore in every race. I seem to recall he had several other superstitions, but can't remember them atm.
by MB-BOB
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

Jacques Villeveuve, of course… RIP http://img.speedweek.com/i/1/1411acb3994a4300a1eb84bb3c095f79.jpg?preset=i750 http://img.speedweek.com/i/1/1411acb3994a4300a1eb84bb3c095f79.jpg?preset=i750 RIP Ayrton Senna https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/11/f1/37/11f1375865b2fdb6647264fc3ad6828e.jpg...
by MB-BOB
Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will manage the Hyper-Softs the best?
Replies: 11
Views: 5013

2Q

Do they not start the race on their Q2 tyres though? Just part of the equation. Supposition is that 3 teams will contend this year. (Merc, Ferrari, RBR).. If a team anticipates qualifying in the 1st two rows covered by .2 tenths or less, would you opt to burn some hypers in Q2 to ensure you have th...
by MB-BOB
Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will manage the Hyper-Softs the best?
Replies: 11
Views: 5013

Who will manage the Hyper-Softs the best?

Hyper grippy tires, but the trade-off is limited lifespan (even less than with the Ultras). At several tracks, the Pole Position fight will force several teams to roll the dice with them. But they will dictate a pit stop not long after the race starts (7-9 laps?). The choice might not make much sens...
by MB-BOB
Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What's missing off the cars?
Replies: 8
Views: 5050

Re: What's missing off the cars?

In the non-commercial days when there were (general) colors for each country, there were many Italian cars in red, British cars in British Racing Green, French cars in blue, etc. This made distinguishing multiple teams from the same country difficult, so in many cases the teams listed the team name ...
by MB-BOB
Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari might leave F1
Replies: 87
Views: 30766

Re: Ferrari might leave F1

You anti Ferrari people don't understand 1 thing. Its not just Ferrari its MB and McLaren and Williams. I would bet my last dollar that if Ferrari threatened to leave and actually did they would take at the MINIMUM McLaren and Williams with them period. There is no question that Williams and McLare...
by MB-BOB
Thu Mar 08, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari might leave F1
Replies: 87
Views: 30766

Re: Ferrari might leave F1

You anti Ferrari people don't understand 1 thing. Its not just Ferrari its MB and McLaren and Williams. I would bet my last dollar that if Ferrari threatened to leave and actually did they would take at the MINIMUM McLaren and Williams with them period. There is no question that Williams and McLare...
by MB-BOB
Thu Mar 08, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes W09 Unvieled!
Replies: 52
Views: 26731

Re: Mercedes W09 Unvieled!

Very nice video on the Mercedes. And very forthcoming from the team to share.
by MB-BOB
Wed Mar 07, 2018 3:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Female Racing Drivers
Replies: 3341
Views: 733427

Re: Female Racing Drivers

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by MB-BOB
Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Female Racing Drivers
Replies: 3341
Views: 733427

Re: Female Racing Drivers

Zoue wrote:...so women are better suited to FE than F1, because F1 is too physical. Hmm, not sure Carmen will be too popular with that one

https://www.grandprix247.com/2018/03/05 ... e-than-f1/
The more things change, the more they stay the same... :?
by MB-BOB
Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 is getting its own theme music
Replies: 28
Views: 10906

Re: F1 is getting its own theme music

I'm just curious, is The Chain not just was has been used on the UK or is it global? This Fleetwood Mac fan has never heard "The Chain" used in association with Formula One in the US. Curious to understand how the song would ever relate, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDG2m5hN1vo From about t...
by MB-BOB
Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 is getting its own theme music
Replies: 28
Views: 10906

Re: F1 is getting its own theme music

minchy wrote:I'm just curious, is The Chain not just was has been used on the UK or is it global?
This Fleetwood Mac fan has never heard "The Chain" used in association with Formula One in the US. Curious to understand how the song would ever relate, too.
by MB-BOB
Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

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by MB-BOB
Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix
Replies: 327
Views: 144110

Re: Countdown to 2018 Australian Grand Prix

I don't know how to post pictures but surely James Hunt's Hesketh is worthy of a post today Just for you... https://images.cdn.circlesix.co/image/1/700/0/uploads/posts/2017/02/0c52fc7638bb17e75fa3e9d521c41f68.jpeg https://images.cdn.circlesix.co/image/1/700/0/uploads/posts/2017/02/0c52fc7638bb17e75...
by MB-BOB
Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Commercial Rights for F1 are different than any other sport
Replies: 17
Views: 6495

Re: Commercial Rights for F1 are different than any other sp

This was essentially done in America when the teams split from the Tony George monopoly at Indy, creating the CART consortium, separate from Indycar. It might serve better in F1, but American Indycar racing has not been the same since that split, now a shadow of its former self.
by MB-BOB
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Commercial Rights for F1 are different than any other sport
Replies: 17
Views: 6495

Re: Commercial Rights for F1 are different than any other sp

While not suggesting it's bad or good, Ecclestone ran F1 as a monopoly. You wanna play, give Bernie his due or take a hike. Liberty may own it now, but it's still a monopoly. Ferrari's price for agreeing to be under the heal of a monopoly is currently $100M a year. They can choose to leave in 2021 a...