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by moby
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 100836

Re: 2018 British Grand Prix Race Thread

I call it now. Rain
by moby
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Eric Boullier leaves mclaren
Replies: 110
Views: 30618

Re: Eric Boullier leaves mclaren

I read a post on another site that made me think. Last week everyone realized exactly where Mclaren are. Had it not been for Alonso keeping them afloat with his (tempted to say .7 here but i won't :twisted: ) good performances, they would probably realized a lot sooner. So was he good for them or ba...
by moby
Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

Don't forget guys, they are called 'negotiations' for a reason.

"I will not sign without a get out clause".

OK, we will give another 2.5 million PA

"Gimme that pen"
by moby
Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Eric Boullier leaves mclaren
Replies: 110
Views: 30618

Re: Eric Boullier leaves mclaren

This was in the cards. I never rated Boullier much, but what do I know? In other news, it seems that the McLaren Group is under an (mysterious) investigation, I wonder if this restructure is part of this. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/06/30/mystery-investigation-could-put-brake-mclarens...
by moby
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: [Merged] F2 races Wow.... you should be watching
Replies: 180
Views: 60535

Re: If you are NOT watching F2 and MotoGP..

Where can I watch F2 without SKY? is it online?
by moby
Tue Jul 03, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2018 MotoGP Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 160658

Re: If you are NOT watching F2 and MotoGP..

I raced motocycles when I was young, but I just cannot watch them now. It makes me feel physically ill.
My stomach tightens and floods with acid (Wimp)

Gp2, I do not have sky or I would.
by moby
Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes Radio Apology
Replies: 104
Views: 23476

Re: Mercedes grovelling apology disgusting

I think its good that they can talk so freely, not just amongst themselves but on radio too.
I know they fluffed up, but I like the way they handled it. No 'just follow orders' or we will sort it later, we have confidence in you.
by moby
Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Austrian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 211
Views: 46146

Re: 2018 Austrian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thre

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137125/horner-surprised-imple-team-plan-became-spat Really doesn't looks like Max being immature or unlikable to me... I heard Horner's explanation and it sounds like it was Ricciardo that was in the wrong, seems more like paranoia from Ricciardo, when factor this ...
by moby
Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Leclerc to Ferrari

Not that I'd mind Kimi to McLaren and I do see some advantages for McLaren themselves, but I don't see him wanting to do it. He's always said he's only interested in a front running car Hope he doesn't take it as it would be a waste of a seat IMO. Would rather see a young driver take it. The point ...
by moby
Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

When asked about it, Kimi apparently said ~

“You usually write what you decide yourself, whether it’s true or not,” ('he added with a smile' is in the article but I did not report that as it is just silly. no one would believe that).
by moby
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

The Kimi to Mclaren was put about on another site this morning as 'Wouldn't it be funny if Kimi went to Mclaren' etc.
Soon after, it started 'doing the rounds'

Would either Mclaren or Kimi benefit from it?
by moby
Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton re-signs?
Replies: 64
Views: 15625

Re: Hamilton re-signs?

Hamilton is just as good as Alonso (let's not get into who is better, they are both in the top 3 drivers currently active), he has been in the team for years and he has delivered. If it works, don't touch... As for the money, I think Hamilton's agent deserves a nice pat in the back As far as I'm aw...
by moby
Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max or Charles
Replies: 36
Views: 9962

Re: Max or Charles

Would depend on the brief. Max is a sponsorship magnet but is also a win or nil driver, Charles is a driver developing into a Prost clone but will take 2 years to get there. If it was a new first year team, Max, to get results and air time. If it was a long term plan and cost taken into account LeCl...
by moby
Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando300
Replies: 62
Views: 19603

Re: Fernando300

The mad titan has now won 2/3 of the cups. Time to get earths mightiest racers together to stop him from collecting all 3 Why? Remember, other "mightiest" drivers have the same options that Nando has. It is a matter of priorities. I say more power to Alonso for trying it, and I wish him luck in his...
by moby
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which engine will score the most points in 2018?
Replies: 27
Views: 11118

Re: Which engine will score the most points in 2018?

After China 1. Renault - 108 2. Ferrari - 97 3. Mercedes - 86 Why not keep editing the first post with the progress through the season in one place? Would be interesting. Make a graph to track it! :thumbup: :] ... I like graphs. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41eVPa0N7ZL._SY450_.j...
by moby
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: [merged] Red Bull & Honda agree on engine deal
Replies: 204
Views: 60821

Re: [merged] Red Bull & Honda agree on engine deal

I think much now depends on how the two work together. IF for example Mclaren WAS dictating to Honda, 'you must fit into that size, no leeway', or Red bull WERE ignoring Renaults restriction, and Renault not giving way to RBR's calls for packaging, and this becomes a joint effort, it has to be the b...
by moby
Sat Jun 16, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Raikkonen: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
Replies: 123
Views: 27856

Re: Raikkonen: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

DOLOMITE, we need another two options to vote for. The real reason for lots of votes.

Stay because I like him
Go because I don't like him.


TBH though, I think everyone likes Kimi
by moby
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Anyone in US have trouble watching the race
Replies: 25
Views: 8894

Re: Anyone in US have trouble watching the race

Excuse me if I slip in a related question. Anyone (I'm in UK but think it not relent) know what 'player' it is suposed to use?

I cannot get the replays or archive to run. Screen stays blank, no prompt.
by moby
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

Remember guys. A driver wants a team mate who will take as many points as possible from the opposition. Points from the opposition are as good as points for you. If the driver finishes first, he wants his team mate (shall we call them 'Mate' :lol: ) to finish second so the best the opposition can do...
by moby
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 271
Views: 52585

Re: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thre

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: https://scontent.fbom16-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34881923_1847484151975203_8858216215156359168_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7b5f1b7b5d541d14702a1a3ad2237d3d&oe=5B7698F2 Source - https://scontent.fbom16-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34881923_1847484151975203_8858216215156359168_n.jpg?_nc_ca...
by moby
Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1
Replies: 38
Views: 9744

Re: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1

Asphalt_World wrote:Briggs and Stratton
With a Siba Dynastart energy recovery system :D




(just incase there is anyone in the world who does not know what one is* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytugTDRBjcQ)

* that is probably 99.999% of the world or anyone under 65 :lol:
by moby
Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

Not taking either side, but imagine Hamilton going to Toto and Niki and saying= (Lewis) I don't want him in the team Toto/Niki Ah, thats a shame. (Lewis) Well? Toto/Niki Well what? (Lewis) Well what are you going to do about it? I let you draw your own conclusions what should be here, but you can b...
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1
Replies: 38
Views: 9744

Re: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1

I want to see some specialty racing engine manufacturers. These guys have the knowledge and expertise to build F1 engines but the current formula makes it too expensive for them to get a look in. Gibson, Mountune (as part of Roush engines), even Judd could come back. Harking back to this era, I sup...
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

Not taking either side, but imagine Hamilton going to Toto and Niki and saying= (Lewis) I don't want him in the team Toto/Niki Ah, thats a shame. (Lewis) Well? Toto/Niki Well what? (Lewis) Well what are you going to do about it? I let you draw your own conclusions what should be here, but you can be...
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando300
Replies: 62
Views: 19603

Re: Fernando300

I think he will not only chase the 'triple crown', but try to add a notch to it. So, (sensible) opinions of what other crown would he chase? Pikes Peak? Bathhurst? Dakar? what are you seeing as the triple crown, moby? Monaco GP... Indy 500. ...LeMans? The Daytona 500 has been considered by some. A ...
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 271
Views: 52585

Re: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thre

. Not 30bhp though, but 13bhp. I thought I could recall them 'testing' a Log style manifold instead of the bananas and suddenly finding a few horses. I thought it was done in testing in spain but can not seem to find anything on it. Not sure how relevant it would be because there is usually more lo...
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 271
Views: 52585

Re: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thre

It's questionable that Honda would have improved as much as they have done this year given the design restraints that McLaren gave them? You're looking too deep into it. It's simply an observation that McLaren might have cause to feel frustrated if Honda came good now they have split after the pain...
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando300
Replies: 62
Views: 19603

Re: Fernando300

I think he will not only chase the 'triple crown', but try to add a notch to it.

So, (sensible) opinions of what other crown would he chase?

Pikes Peak? Bathhurst? Dakar?
by moby
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
Replies: 123
Views: 29847

Re: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

https://www.planetf1.com/news/mclaren-turn-down-loan-offer-for-norris/ I knew they were interested in him but I thought that was for next season. Marco's loosing his touch. Guess his age is catching up. He's had a pretty good record of catching the talent and bringing them to STR/RBR. It's normal t...
by moby
Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
Replies: 123
Views: 29847

Re: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Reports that Toro Rosso approached McLaren to sign Lando Norris until the end of the season to replace Hartley. Seems like Hartley will be gone once they find someone to replace him. https://www.planetf1.com/news/mclaren-turn-down-loan-offer-for-norris/ I knew they were interested in him but I thou...
by moby
Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1
Replies: 38
Views: 9744

Re: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1

I think while F1 is still powered by a unit plus MGUH MGUK Energy store complicated boxes 1 to 20 etc, we are unlikely to see many more entrants. If there was a supplier for all the gizmoes and whizmoes and a builder could just come along with the noisy bit and bolt them all on I think there would b...
by moby
Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1
Replies: 38
Views: 9744

Re: Engine manufacturers you'd like to see in F1

I would like to see Ford and Toyota in, but it is highly unlikely. Hyundai seem to want the Tec badge that rubs off from F1, and see themselves a development leaders. I would really like to see a Hyundai engine in the post 2021 list. Stretching credibility just a little, Lada had a very good spell w...
by moby
Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari under scrutiny again.
Replies: 352
Views: 87233

Re: Ferrari under scrutiny again.

I'm just going to put this out there, guys: Knowing something isn't theft. I learned in school that 3x3 was 9, but I didn't steal that knowledge from my teacher. It could well be that one or both of these mechanics actually worked on that area of the Ferrari, although the inability to find anything...
by moby
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
Replies: 123
Views: 29847

Re: Hartley: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Whatever you think of Hartley he hasn't generated the results STR would have expected by now. According to various website their options are the names listed in this Poll. Who do you think they should go with and why? You forgot to add 'mystery Japanese driver'. Seems to provide a link to Honda the...
by moby
Thu May 31, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Williams splits with aero chief
Replies: 23
Views: 8936

Re: Williams splits with aero chief

Jesus.... this isn't good news for Williams. The car is arguably the worst on the grid. Paddy Lowe's first fully designed car has been a disaster. I wonder if the new parts that were meant to fix the issues the car has didn't show good numbers in the wind tunnel or were a total failure ... so Beer ...
by moby
Wed May 30, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

Can someone who knows about indy please comment on- how or why Mclaren can get assistance for an indy team? Last year there was a Honda tie in but what is there now? Would it be a straight pay for car-drive-information as they 'sublet' from another team, or can they buy a chassis complete with aero...
by moby
Wed May 30, 2018 6:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Williams splits with aero chief
Replies: 23
Views: 8936

Re: Williams splits with aero chief

With the people who have left, do you think it looks like someone 'high up' will not take advice?
by moby
Wed May 30, 2018 5:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457560

Re: Silly Season 2019

Can someone who knows about indy please comment on- how or why Mclaren can get assistance for an indy team? Last year there was a Honda tie in but what is there now? Would it be a straight pay for car-drive-information as they 'sublet' from another team, or can they buy a chassis complete with aero ...
by moby
Tue May 29, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Danny Ric a sniff of a chance for the World Championship
Replies: 68
Views: 18187

Re: Danny Ric a sniff of a chance for the World Championship

Johnson wrote:Verstappen clearly faster at the start of races, Ricciardo clearly faster at the end? I've never observed anything like that or ever heard anybody say that. What do you base that on?
Because Ricciardo is actually there at the end far more often
by moby
Mon May 28, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How to make Monaco more exciting?
Replies: 77
Views: 20429

Re: How to make Monaco more exciting?

Everyone seems to agree the most exciting part of Monaco is the qualli. One car and driver v the scenery rather than v another Car. Make it all about car / driver v Monaco and have it as a time trial. There would have to be lots of trimming to get it to be a race equivalent, such as 5 laps on supers...