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by simonr23
Sun Jul 03, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread
Replies: 1028
Views: 126439

Re: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread

As a Ric fan, it was a very underwhelming race :(
by simonr23
Sun Jul 03, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread
Replies: 1028
Views: 126439

Re: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread

It was the last lap- the defence was ok, but at least it was the defender that suffered. They've both done the same moves on each other throughout the last 2.5yrs. Canada, Austin come immediately to mind.
by simonr23
Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread
Replies: 1028
Views: 126439

Re: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread

Will redbull eat their tyres today?
by simonr23
Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread
Replies: 1028
Views: 126439

Re: Austrian GP Qualifying and Race Thread

Ric doing fairy cakes :(
by simonr23
Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What's happened regarding the 100l/hr instant fuel use?
Replies: 7
Views: 2773

Re: What's happened regarding the 100l/hr instant fuel use?

I'm fine with the unit of measurement correction :)
by simonr23
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What's happened regarding the 100l/hr instant fuel use?
Replies: 7
Views: 2773

Re: What's happened regarding the 100l/hr instant fuel use?

Nice, do you know the incantation? Or any official info will do, if you're feeling boring.
by simonr23
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What's happened regarding the 100l/hr instant fuel use?
Replies: 7
Views: 2773

What's happened regarding the 100l/hr instant fuel use?

Is it still a rule? Is it still enforced? If yes, are all the teams magically making plenty more power and never exceeding it?
by simonr23
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 57882

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

Could the sky commentators be anymore up Lewis' donkey? All the cars have a gazillion modes. Romberg was 'wrong' in Barca, I don't recall them getting all hot and bothered then.
by simonr23
Sun Jun 19, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 57882

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

Ric crossed the pit line...
by simonr23
Sun Jun 19, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 57882

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

Redbull taken too much downforce off at the last two tracks? They are high speed events.
by simonr23
Sun Jun 19, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 57882

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

Redbull is hungry for tyres these last two races :(
by simonr23
Mon May 30, 2016 4:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Daniel Screwed out of Two Wins on the Trot
Replies: 119
Views: 22033

Re: Daniel Screwed out of Two Wins on the Trot

Fair point of view, but also the sport is there with the drivers and teams/brands as aspirational icons for the 'common people' to admire and aspire. If drivers didn't make any mistakes there would be a smaller workforce and less jobs for the grunts. I think in terms of high pressure tasks performed...
by simonr23
Sun May 29, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Monaco GP race thread
Replies: 1027
Views: 167969

Re: 2016 Monaco GP race thread

Lewis being let past is fine at this track. It's fairly common and accepted.
by simonr23
Sun May 29, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Monaco GP race thread
Replies: 1027
Views: 167969

Re: 2016 Monaco GP race thread

As a Ric fan, im tiddled off. Lewis drove well(mostly) but a 6second shorter pit stop would've been rather welcome. Whilst not deliberate, it's two races in a row that the pit wall has caused a 'poor' result.

Edit- all teams/drivers should be penalised when they fake a pit stop.
by simonr23
Sun May 29, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Monaco, tyre strategy and Ricciardo
Replies: 36
Views: 7564

Re: Monaco, tyre strategy and Ricciardo

Ultra softs should have better grip, so dan is a chance to lose the lead into turn one, as he is on the slower tyre.
by simonr23
Sat May 28, 2016 10:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Monaco, tyre strategy and Ricciardo
Replies: 36
Views: 7564

Re: Monaco, tyre strategy and Ricciardo

If it's dry, dan can just drive as slow as possible(keeping cars behind) but to ensure the cars on ultra soft tyres will fall behind the slower cars once they pit(ie don't build up a gap) then he can go hard and build the gap up, pit and retain the lead. Or, am I missing something?
by simonr23
Sun May 22, 2016 5:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The best drivers from each continent/region in the world
Replies: 5
Views: 2914

Re: The best drivers from each continent/region in the world

I don't know enough about most domestic racing series to be aware of the "unknown"(not in the premier international series) but I think from Australia/nz Shane van gisbergen. He's not always the fastest in v8s, but he is fast in every series he races in. Domestic and internationally. Often with *ina...
by simonr23
Sun May 15, 2016 7:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Margin between the Red Bull guys in Spain
Replies: 103
Views: 33594

Re: Margin between the Red Bull guys in Spain

How many of you were strawberry bricks that verstappen might actually smash him? After the rest of today's running, I was nervous.
by simonr23
Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 146
Views: 20297

Re: 2016 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

If hulk got the penalty for the speed he was doing under safety car, what the hell does that say about the safety rules?? Don't slow down?
by simonr23
Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 146
Views: 20297

Re: 2016 Chinese Grand Prix Race Thread

Did Vettel pass those drivers under yellow flag conditions?
by simonr23
Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Clarification of tyre pressure rules please.
Replies: 10
Views: 2233

Re: Clarification of tyre pressure rules please.

If 110/120 is accurate and part of the pressure rule, how can this instance of merc being questioned even happen? Surely it was tested, told its fine and that's that. Or, it was tested, found to be too low and the team made to change the pressure accordingly. Nothing else seems reasonable.
by simonr23
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Clarification of tyre pressure rules please.
Replies: 10
Views: 2233

Clarification of tyre pressure rules please.

After Spa, was there a rule describing the tyre temperature min/max when pressures are tested? I'm assuming no. It seems like there should be a max temp to avoid any 'accidental' over temp situation at measuring.
by simonr23
Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2015 Belgium GP Qualifying and Race Thread
Replies: 456
Views: 59433

Re: 2015 Belgium GP Qualifying and Race Thread

Agreed. Just bloody enforce the rules.
by simonr23
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricco is a late braking GOD!
Replies: 382
Views: 61828

Re: Ricco is a late braking GOD!

F1 mercenary, stop being an obnoxious moo-pickle. You've made your opinion known, others have made there's equally known. The stewards have given their findings. The end.

Ric passed messily- never left the track limits. Ros cut across messily- they collided. The end.
by simonr23
Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2015 Canadian GP Race Thread
Replies: 342
Views: 43631

Re: 2015 Canadian GP Race Thread

Mercy seemed to be coaching nico out of trying to pass. 'Save brakes for 10 laps, then attack'. 10 laps later... 'Good brake saving, keep not attacking and then do it later' Never mind Lewis engineer telling Lewis the status of both drivers(I thought this was banned?), but nicos actually following t...
by simonr23
Mon Mar 16, 2015 4:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Australian TV coverage
Replies: 181
Views: 35532

Re: Australian TV coverage

Thanks for the link, spasa.
by simonr23
Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Australian TV coverage
Replies: 181
Views: 35532

Re: Australian TV coverage

We're the commercials throughout the weekend meant to happen? I mean the ones during v8/f1 sessions. They seemed to appear with no warning and often mid-sentence of various speakers. Please tell me this is only some weird ch10/anti-siphoning thing for Melbourne, and that the rest of the season is ad...
by simonr23
Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will quali be 18, 14, 10?
Replies: 16
Views: 4623

Will quali be 18, 14, 10?

I haven't seen anything official announced, but my assumption is 18, 14, 10. Is that correct?
by simonr23
Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dietrich Mateschitz on Vettel leaving Red Bull
Replies: 39
Views: 10662

Re: Dietrich Mateschitz on Vettel leaving Red Bull

I believe the headline phrase means with a car that far off the merc, no driver is capable of making the difference up.
by simonr23
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Russia Qualifying Thread
Replies: 86
Views: 14952

Re: Official Russia Qualifying Thread

Kvyat .35 up on ric. Doing nicely.
by simonr23
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Russia Qualifying Thread
Replies: 86
Views: 14952

Re: Official Russia Qualifying Thread

Kvyat noticeably the fastest rb/renault driver. Impressive stuff.
by simonr23
Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Poll: the show or safety
Replies: 104
Views: 17150

Re: Poll: the show or safety

I vote actually enforce the existing rules, so drivers actually obey the intent of the various flags. Plus track boundaries, racing room, etc.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

Agreed. However, the top of the roll hoop, The side mirror and the top of the noise are damaged and/or gone. Like everyone,I hope for the best.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

Farce, farce, farce, etc
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

It's so turnipped. Either race, stay behind the safety car waiting for safe rainfall, or call it off. Don't stop start, because the world's worst f1 raver can't control his feet.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

And now they've realised they haven't completed 2 laid. Better di 2 more to cover our weak assess.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

I think crossing the finish line after the red flag is shown is illegal. Anyone clarify.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

Why has this lap counted. Red flag means the last completed lap counts for statistics, I thought. And the race is stopped as at the second the flag is shown.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

chocolate fudge cake everything. Seriously, noone in their right mind would use ericson as a benchmark for anything.
by simonr23
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.
Replies: 661
Views: 106589

Re: Japanese Grand Prix RACE Thread.

Pathetic of All involved. With the current f1 rain philosophies, it'll be a boring sc-fest for all the running. tiddled off big time.