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- Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
No Masi didn't change the rules for the Silverstone GP so I'm not sure what argument you're looking to make plus Verstappen evened things up at Monza . Assuming both races would have finished in the running order prior to the incident (for simplicity sake). . . Silverstone: Max lost 32 points (+7 t...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 371
- Views: 10675
Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
There is nothing to condone here. Formula One applies a system that apparently isn't pitch perfect. I have no problem with that as long as it applies to everyone equally. The same goes for poor stewarding, not a problem per se as long as the bad calls go around equally, which is what happens. Yes h...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
You can pick out 2 things perhaps and one of those wasn't even in F1, strange that in your Verstappen version you looked to blame Hamilton. I did, in the same way I blamed Verstappen for turning in on Ocon at Brazil 2018. That must be one of the stupidest things I have seen him do in the period bef...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Masi did the job for him. Really? Did Masi knock Verstappen out of the British Grand Prix? You see, that single race changed the whole outlook of the 2021 campaign. If you look to Abu Dhabi in an effort to diminish Verstappen's stature, you can only do so by including Hamilton's serious mistake at ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:57 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 371
- Views: 10675
Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
There is nothing to condone here. Formula One applies a system that apparently isn't pitch perfect. I have no problem with that as long as it applies to everyone equally. The same goes for poor stewarding, not a problem per se as long as the bad calls go around equally, which is what happens. Yes h...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
I said saintly in comparison to drivers like Schumacher and Verstappen, not that he was some kind of angel. Do you know what the infamous clash between Hamilton and Verstappen at Monza reminded me of? Have a little guess; it involves a certain Brazilian driver. Saintly indeed... You can pick out 2 ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Very long seasons, best and most dominant team ever, midfield teammate - these cruising statistics are really not worth anything. Verstappen beat Hamilton in similar cars despite suffering 3 DNFs in a season while his far more experienced rival only had 1. In other words, he was about 50 points mor...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 371
- Views: 10675
Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
Doesn't that apply to every part of life? That sportspeople maximise their chances of winning should be coming natural to them, that you call it cheating does not make it so. You seem happy to condone it. There is nothing to condone here. Formula One applies a system that apparently isn't pitch per...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:16 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
Prost is “greater” than Alonso and Verstappen by virtue of having a lot more success than Alonso, and having won with different teams unlike Verstappen, even though both Verstappen and Alonso are easily better drivers than Prost. Makes these rankings quite tricky and complicated. Verstappen will al...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:08 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
- Replies: 336
- Views: 31515
Re: The 100 Greatest of All Time (Update)
I see Senna getting a bit ridiculed for dirty driving, when you compare with the likes of Schumacher and Verstappen he looks somewhat saintly apart from that one incident that was pay back for the year before. Your remark has me wondering what your definition of saintly would be, but let's not star...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
- Replies: 571
- Views: 33576
Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
I would say the essential difference is quite clear and significant; whatever there was to know in order to protest and appeal in 2021, was known on the day of the assumed wrong itself.F1 MERCENARY wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:50 pmAnd this is not too different to 2021 when you compare what was done and how poorly each situation was handled.
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
- Replies: 571
- Views: 33576
Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
As Liberty Media, I would first of all try to ascertain the extent to which we (LM) were aware of the problem that the 2008 season still constituted.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
- Replies: 571
- Views: 33576
Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
Thanks, I was starting to wonder where the legal team stood with their enquiries. So, this is indeed serious business.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 371
- Views: 10675
Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
The race was terrible, it's one thing to have a dominant team and a dominant driver but the racing behind was a procession, it seems we are back to dirty air and it being really hard to overtake which these cars were supposed to eradicate, but no the officials have allowed the teams to put things o...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:21 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 371
- Views: 10675
Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread
The race was terrible, it's one thing to have a dominant team and a dominant driver but the racing behind was a procession, it seems we are back to dirty air and it being really hard to overtake which these cars were supposed to eradicate, but no the officials have allowed the teams to put things o...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1647
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Bearman, Ocon, Perez What did Perez do apart of ignoring red lights causing an unsafe release and being massively slower than his teammate? I'm surprised you didn't notice he did pretty well. I can't say I was looking at his times the whole race through, but I can't agree with "massively slower". H...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1647
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Bearman, a fresh face on an otherwise snoozefest. Why were these first two races held on a Saturday? Anyone know? I understand it is related to the start of the Ramadan on the evening of Sunday 10th March; so the Saudi Arabian race was moved to Saturday . And because there has to be a 7-day period ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:14 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1647
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Bearman, Ocon, Perez What did Perez do apart of ignoring red lights causing an unsafe release and being massively slower than his teammate? I'm surprised you didn't notice he did pretty well. I can't say I was looking at his times the whole race through, but I can't agree with "massively slower". H...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1647
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Bearman, Ocon, Perez What did Perez do apart of ignoring red lights causing an unsafe release and being massively slower than his teammate? I'm surprised you didn't notice he did pretty well. I can't say I was looking at his times the whole race through, but I can't agree with "massively slower". H...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1647
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Bearman, Ocon, Perez
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:28 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
- Replies: 571
- Views: 33576
Re: This Is Getting Ridiculous. Felipe Massa is Looking At Legal Options Over 2008 F1 Title Outcome.
In an article shared by Fiki in another thread, there was an interesting quote from Jean Todt from 2003. Since the Massa story was raised a few days ago, anyone know where this is regulated? I will readily admit not to have taken the trouble yet to track it down. Ferrari's sporting director Jean To...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1863
Re: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)
What happened with the FIA clamping down on Michelin tyres? Michellin had created tyres that would deform quite a lot under a sideways load (i.e. when cornering). That would effectively increase the contact patch and therefore offer superior grip. Ferrari, the only major team left on Bridgestones a...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:57 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1863
Re: Your favourite seasoning opening race (since 2000)
If you get the chance I'd recommend watching the whole 2003 season. It was a cracker. It was until the FiA clamped down on the Michellin tyres at the behest of Ferrari and Montoya getting that ridiculous penalty in the 2003 United States Grand Prix. What happened with the FIA clamping down on Miche...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:36 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Saving F1
- Replies: 175
- Views: 8435
Re: Saving F1
How about an inversed DRS; instead of (or in addition to) opening the DRS flap when close enough on straights, have a mechanism for increasing wing angles when close enough on the twisty parts :D Reverting to 2009 in a way? I wonder whether that solution was ever properly evaluated. Although I stil...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:20 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Saving F1
- Replies: 175
- Views: 8435
Re: Saving F1
How about an inversed DRS; instead of (or in addition to) opening the DRS flap when close enough on straights, have a mechanism for increasing wing angles when close enough on the twisty parts :D Reverting to 2009 in a way? I wonder whether that solution was ever properly evaluated. Although I stil...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What is more interesting?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3348
Re: What is more interesting?
I agree, but that is because cars have become so reliable that the best car (and driver) is likely to win the majority of races. When Ferrari started to create cars that broke down very rarely, it changed the sport forever. Whichever team held the advantage in the beginning of the season was likely...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What is more interesting?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3348
Re: What is more interesting?
Excellent response. The real answer of course is "it depends." T he reality is that the majority of seasons are not incredible exciting from a sporting point of view. If you are only looking for close-fought championships where the various strengths of driver-car-tactical combinations allow differe...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:42 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Saving F1
- Replies: 175
- Views: 8435
Re: Saving F1
This has been happening for a long time and the only fix I see is to either allow development or put BOP in place (balance of power) Until then IMSA and WEC is where the best racing taking place F1 is nothing but WWE Max will be champ till a formula change then the next 4 or 5 year champ will move ...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1743
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Sainz, Norris and Perez, not necessarily in that order, though I enjoyed Sainz's efforts very much indeed. Care to explain the Perez one? Perez did a very good job, and I found judging others difficult watching only the world feed. I did have the live timing to look at from time to time and he did ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:19 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1743
Re: Driver(s) of the day - 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Sainz, Norris and Perez, not necessarily in that order, though I enjoyed Sainz's efforts very much indeed.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:16 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 185
- Views: 7775
Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Marko did say Perez wasn't struggling in the final stint. It was Perez's intent to not push too much & too hard as he had to maintain those softs for 20 laps. He did just enough to maintain about a three second gap so as to not let Sainz come in DRS position & also not push unnecessarily. I'm sure ...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30027
Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
The report from the Warren Commission was published in full. That did not stop conspiracy theories and it may well have fuelled them. I agree, the Warren Commission didn't do a good job and was prejudiced by the FBI and the Executive Branch. The conspiracy theories were in response to a transparent...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
- Replies: 472
- Views: 21269
Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
1762795352829161605 Not wanting to blow my own trumpet (OK, that's a lie) but this is basically what I was saying Mercedes attitude should be and why they may only offer Hamilton a year contract. I thought it would be for them to perhaps keep Leclerc or Norris as an option though rather than priori...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
- Replies: 472
- Views: 21269
Re: Hamilton to Ferrari for 2025 Season
1762795352829161605 Not wanting to blow my own trumpet (OK, that's a lie) but this is basically what I was saying Mercedes attitude should be and why they may only offer Hamilton a year contract. I thought it would be for them to perhaps keep Leclerc or Norris as an option though rather than priori...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:02 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
- Replies: 2029
- Views: 138259
Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
Nope... There would have been nothing questionable if Lewis wins behind the SC about fairness as you put it. Rules are clear, all cars must be unlapped, how could you complain that why the RD didnt remove just the cars between Lewis and Max for the sake of fairness, then dont wait until they reach ...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:36 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
- Replies: 2029
- Views: 138259
Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
No because Mercedes fans can show that how the race was conducted wasnt legal. If the race finished behind SC all you have is that you wanted to see Max win, thats not enough for claiming it is unfair that the regulations werent bended to make him win. Tomato, tomato... Nope... There would have bee...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:19 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
- Replies: 2029
- Views: 138259
Re: Michael Masi. 1 Year on.
I disagree with your statement that the recent ICA has removed the 15.3 overriding authority as an argument. That case revolved around a mistake made by the GT race director, with her defence trying to explain that away claiming it was covered by the overriding authority. That was unwarranted, but ...