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Unbelievably consistent driver + unbelievably consistent team + reliability + a little bit of luck = Verstappen's epic streaks. Hamilton's streak >4 breaks: 2014 4 streak: Beaten on merit by Rosberg. 2014 5 streak: Beaten on merit by Rosberg. 2016 4 streak: Beaten on merit by Rosberg. 2016-17 4 str...

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I think it's sad some fans now see this as a 'normal' option. And in this specific case, risking your own car to risk your only chance of a win this season, seems very unwise to me. Perhaps Charles noted last year how Hamilton failed to retain his only chance of a race win in Brazil. It's not the "...

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I believe he outqualified Norris 8-7 post-Spa. I see I just collect my data differently and don't include wet qualifying that being said I have it at 5-5 including the sprint qualifying, I guess I'm just more focused on the average which changed very little. So yes I overlooked that but if we take ...

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It is feasible that both the Red Bull has been arguably the most dominant car and that Max Verstappen has been the most relentless driver. I don't see why one should diminish the other.

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Interesting analysis in part 1 of a 8 part series by this youtuber who has done alot of research on Abu Dhabi 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17qtkGGC80 I'm not even midway through the first video and - despite me feeling that Hamilton was wronged - I'm immediately getting the impression tha...

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Another great job from Leclerc in Q3. I didn’t think the Ferrari had anything close to front row pace throughout qualifying today. I think he’s outqualified Sainz every race since Singapore. :thumbup: Same with Hulkenberg; I expected Magnussen to dominate him this year but he has put Magnussen enti...

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Strider wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:50 pm

tootsie323 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:28 pm
Why don't they all just get off their high donkeys and have a nice, civilised, discussion over tea and fariycakes?
The misspelled fairycakes gives you away

Pants - me and my big fat fingers...

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Sainz causing problems for drivers driving slowly just off the racing line giving drivers on fast laps perhaps problems to commit, this I've brought up before drivers not leaving as much room as they could, it sounds like Sainz is well known for it, I'm not sure how much it's a game to be played. S...

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Why don't they all just get off their high donkeys and have a nice, civilised, discussion over tea and fariycakes?

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2008 and 2021 are not comparable incidents at all. One involves an error made by an official (which, let's not forget, the team had every opportunity to contest but chose not to, as they perhaps rightly guessed they had no chance of winning that one) whereas the other involves a proven case of chea...

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The thing with precedent is, that there is a first for everything. I did defend Masi, and continue to do so. But I disagree with many that resolving 2008 opens the door to "resolving" 2021, for the simple reason that the regulations allowed what Masi did. Whether Ecclestone was correct about the an...

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The difference between Verstappen & Perez's rear wings: https://i.postimg.cc/qMRp1H27/F-d62-PZWc-AAk8cq.jpg Source - Postimage I am sure that comes down to Perez’ preferences rather than anything untoward. I was thinking that this pays testament to Verstappen's ability (at least, in relation to Per...

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2008 is a very weird year if look into the performance of the drivers. You could make the argument that the none of the best performing drivers that year finished in the top 3 of the final standings. For Massa was his best year though while for Raikkonen (his teammate) and Hamilton (his main rival)...

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Lewis recently felt the need to describe him as someone who only won one WDC, inferring some status difference. I could elaborate but suffice to say that a true champion is graceful in defeat. Look at the bit I put in bold. They were far from friends by 2016. I also don't think Hamilton has been th...

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I guess the tipping point, in respect to driver replacements, will come with retirements. Alonso and Hamilton stand out in terms of this (41 and 38 respectively) with Hulkenberg having just turned 35.

... unless, of course, we see another Piastri in the junior series (anyone like that out there?).

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You liked his disrespectful reaction to the stewards, it doesn't need swear words to be considered disrespectful. I did speculate whether this was more of a backhanded dig at the penalty itself. The expectation was that Verstappen would simply build the necessary gap (I was quite surprised when tha...

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Was annulling the 2008 Singapore GP mandatory? I was under the impression that it was one of the options available (had it not been swept under the carpet at the time). In other words, even if this had been more transparent, it was not a given that the race would be declared void.

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Shows how much respect he has for the stewards and their enforcement of rules - namely: zero. But I am sure the stewards felt grateful and honoured by it. :lol: 8) I have to say I liked his reaction far better than anything needing the bleep button. You liked his disrespectful reaction to the stewa...

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Max is so aloof these days "Give them my regards" Shows how much respect he has for the stewards and their enforcement of rules - namely: zero. But I am sure the stewards felt grateful and honoured by it. :lol: 8) I have to say I liked his reaction far better than anything needing the bleep button....

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"On a charge"
followed by
"Battle is joined"
followed by
"Problems"

I miss Murray...

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While I am not going to move it, I would encourage posters to drop discussion of Max Verstappen, the 2021 season, and cheating in F1, from this thread. Neither Verstappen or Hamilton is going to be found at the bottom of any list of F1 WDCs. Thread locked while the split occurs, after which it will...

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So many votes for Stroll for what exactly? He didn't suck today like he usually does but was still a fair ways behind his teammate in the same car - how does that make him the (a?) DotD?? He was only six seconds behind. I still don’t think it’s worthy of a vote but he was close. Performance versus ...

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Everyone is saying how great Alonso did, not to take away the podium from him but even Stroll managed a fifth place in the car. :-) I don't think that many are underestimating the speed of the Aston Martin this weekend - more the battle he had with Perez (in a car that is demonstrably faster) in th...

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Everyone is saying how great Alonso did, not to take away the podium from him but even Stroll managed a fifth place in the car. :-) I don't think that many are underestimating the speed of the Aston Martin this weekend - more the battle he had with Perez (in a car that is demonstrably faster) in th...

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Where will the drivers line up after this? Will Norris keep second, Hamilton third etc..?

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TheGiantHogweed wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:07 pm
i think that looked like a racing incident.

K-Mag was squeezed. Albon unlucky.

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I wonder whether Lance can capitalise on his reputation for making places up at the start?

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Ocon blaming Alonso. Heat of the moment? - think he'll change his mnd when he sees it back.

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The teams must have suspected this themselves during the race, but what can one do? Retire the car? Fingers crossed probably that the wear would not exceed the limit. There was a twit that said RB and some others did early first pit stops due to this. So that they didnt run any lower with worn out ...

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It is 15 years ago today that Lewis Hamilton won his first world title. Footage of the last lap here: https://twitter.com/Mona_LH_44/status/1719984831780573446 I also remember reading this a few years ago, with input from a lot of people involved that day: https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/25154...

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As a self-confessed JB fan, I'll be watching that!

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Perhaps the data was always circumspect and both Ferrari and Mercedes were sailing close to the wind all along and got caught out at COTA. You do realise they can measure their own floors as well, they checked the floors after the sprint race and there was no wear, I would question this deliberatel...

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He had a great race in Mexico and his car seems to be improving with every race. Good signs ahead of the next season. Yes but I am a little worried at how Russell is falling off - to me that suggests it is not the car getting better, it is just coming more to Lewis' driving style which is allowing ...

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On one hand, Alonso could be a perfect foil for Verstappen and that experience (bearing in mind that Verstappen is a long way from beng a novice himself now!) passed on to Max may well result in a frighteningly dominant driver. On the other hand, should Alonso find himself wth a genuine shot at anot...

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Sorry; I wasn't following F1 at that time (US-based Champ Car fan - timing is relevant). What was the result, and if bad (assuming so), why and was it destined for failure or did they mess up some aspect that might have been fixed? Serious question. There must be some better way than what they're d...

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I wouldn’t mind this ruling by the stewards if they didn’t imply you could not stop in the pitlane in the first place. Why say now it’s ok?! My guess is that the rationale is that in Singapore, Verstappen should have been penalised because there was no need for him to stop at the end of the pit lan...

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Has Hamilton truly got on top of Russel now? Some ahead when both finished statistics. 2022: first 8 races Hamilton 1 Russell 7 2022: last 14 races Hamilton 8 Russell 3 Overall Hamilton 9 Russell 10 2023 Hamilton 10 Russell 4 After Hamiltons disastrous start to 2022 in which he finished behind for ...

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Hamilton has had - what? - almost 17 years in F1. I'd assume, with that amount of experience, a driver would gain an insight into the (aerodynamic) engineering of an F1 car and, whilst certainly far from an expert, should be able to provide a very good bum-in-seat perspective.

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I believe Chandhok said on Sky last night that it wasn't a completely random selection. The FIA had some data (something to do with oscillations) that showed Hamilton/Leclerc were oscillating a lot and therefore at risk of wear on the plank. Hence them two being checked, and eventually disqualified...

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If I could ignore Norris' restart, I'd plump for him. Both he and Hamilton showed great pace and management on mediums in the latter stages (both pushed for FL at the end). Verstappen, peerless once again. Nice haul of points from Danny-Avocado. Tough call. I think I will ignore that restart from No...

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