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GH85Carrera 08-03-2021 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Deschodt (Post 11410183)
Surprised to find this thread on Page 5 after such a fun show... Love to see Alpine pull a rabbit out of the hat, and Alonso was epic..

But I can't get over how lucky Hamilton is - don't get me wrong he good too (great even)... But the way luck always swings his way is incredible. Engine trouble? That's always for his teammate. Him being last means nothing, you always know he's still in line for a win... 2 weeks ago he takes out his oppponent and gets very little damage and a free repair. This time his teammate takes out ALL his opponent(s) and the free repair is not sufficient for them (too much damage)... Then he completely muffs the restart tire swap and is dead last, and yet he's still on the podium ;-) But wait that's not all, they DQ #2 and now he's second ! It's uncanny. Yes, talent, best car, but also a lucky star the size of a whale d!#k !

Both MAx and Checo are now on engine#3 facing early penalties this season because a Mercedes car or another punted them. Maybe that rule also needs revisiting..
Agree. His luck is astonishing.

No doubt he is a great driver, and he does not have crashes during practice or qualifying like even Botas has had. He always seems to bring the car back. And then only Hamilton can have a tire explode on the last lap and still drive it to the finish line for a win. The car mechanical problems are almost always on Botas, even when they swap chassis.

When he takes out Max, and damages his car, he has time for repairs before the race restarts. Beating a really great driver is hard enough, but the luck of Lewis is impossible to beat.

Deschodt 08-03-2021 10:34 AM
Better understanding of Verstappen pace deficit...

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Deschodt 08-03-2021 10:39 AM
The next issue is the budget cap... That's now 2 races in a row Redbull get a car wiped out, on top of engine damage that will cause penalties sooner. The are no provisions in the rules for replacemenbt engines or $$ if you get wiped out through no fault of your own...

The cost has probably been exagerated by Horner but he said something like $1.8 Mil total which is an issue under a cap... Thats money they can't spend on a rear wing... There needs to be new rules about either letting teams spend that money when they get tagged accidentally, or, more fun, taking that $$$ from the guilty team. I'd love to see Toto's face if he had to pay for the Bottas damage...

Forgot to mention, incredible that the one time Williams is in the points, Latifi pips Russell... I bet that's why he was crying, more than joy ;-) It's Ok he's driving for Mercedes next year for sure...

nota 08-03-2021 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Deschodt (Post 11411523)
The next issue is the budget cap... That's now 2 races in a row Redbull get a car wiped out, on top of engine damage that will cause penalties sooner. The are no provisions in the rules for replacemenbt engines or $$ if you get wiped out through no fault of your own...

The cost has probably been exagerated by Horner but he said something like $1.8 Mil total which is an issue under a cap... Thats money they can't spend on a rear wing... There needs to be new rules about either letting teams spend that money when they get tagged accidentally, or, more fun, taking that $$$ from the guilty team. I'd love to see Toto's face if he had to pay for the Bottas damage...

Forgot to mention, incredible that the one time Williams is in the points, Latifi pips Russell... I bet that's why he was crying, more than joy ;-) It's Ok he's driving for Mercedes next year for sure...
hard to top the double takeout by bottas
that had to cost RB more then 1.8 million
likely far more than 20 in WCC points [the ones that are worth far more then a million each]
WDC pays NOTHING
TEAM PRIZE IS THE BIG 100 MILLION+++ PAYMENT OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS
EYES ON THE REAL PRIZE

russell maybe faster
but bottas is a better team guy or very lucky

URY914 08-03-2021 03:53 PM
Sucks for Vettle. Is it his fault he didn't have enough fuel left over to test? I know, rules are rules. Seems pretty harsh. But of course it allows Hammy to move up and get more points. ;)

astrochex 08-03-2021 04:25 PM
No joy over a clearly enforceable F1 rule? We should be thankful.

rusnak 08-03-2021 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by URY914 (Post 11411972)
Sucks for Vettle. Is it his fault he didn't have enough fuel left over to test? I know, rules are rules. Seems pretty harsh. But of course it allows Hammy to move up and get more points. ;)
According to the Aston Martin team, the transfer pump is faulty, and that is why they can't extract the fuel. They say there is the correct amount still in the tank. That means the issue is whether the rule is there to be a pump testing rule, or a fuel measuring rule. If the latter, then the team should be allowed to replace the pump so that the test can be run.

nota 08-03-2021 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rusnak (Post 11412016)
According to the Aston Martin team, the transfer pump is faulty, and that is why they can't extract the fuel. They say there is the correct amount still in the tank. That means the issue is whether the rule is there to be a pump testing rule, or a fuel measuring rule. If the latter, then the team should be allowed to replace the pump so that the test can be run.
vet's rainbow mask caused the foul
their gov is near putin's level of crazy and anti rights rightwing nuts

astrochex 08-05-2021 02:12 AM
Interesting article about “the designer” of the McLaren MP4/4, https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/im-sick-of-people-living-off-my-reputation-says-gordon-murray-in-mclaren-mp4-4-row.

WPOZZZ 08-05-2021 06:07 AM
Jacques Villeneuve thinks Toto will hire Lance Stroll. WTF! https://www.planetf1.com/news/jv-lance-stroll-mercedes-idea/

GH85Carrera 08-05-2021 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ (Post 11413725)
Jacques Villeneuve thinks Toto will hire Lance Stroll. WTF! https://www.planetf1.com/news/jv-lance-stroll-mercedes-idea/
Anything is possible, but Lance got his dad to spend a LOT of money to buy Tracing Point, and then Aston Martin and build a team and sponsorship for that team. I can't imagine walking away from that to go drive for another team.

Zeke 08-05-2021 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 11413727)
Anything is possible, but Lance got his dad to spend a LOT of money to buy Tracing Point, and then Aston Martin and build a team and sponsorship for that team. I can't imagine walking away from that to go drive for another team.
I'm not sure nepotism and a few hundred million are always symbiotic.

matthewb0051 08-05-2021 08:42 AM
Like a couple of 8th grade boys

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David 08-05-2021 06:28 PM
I was and guess still am a Jacques Villeneuve fan but some crazy crap comes out of his mouth but...

Lance’s driving has been especially good considering he’s the epitome of pay to play. I imagine his father would be thrilled if Lance was offered a seat at Mercedes.

herr_oberst 08-12-2021 04:49 AM
Seb lists all F1 champions. I think this is pretty impressive.

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GH85Carrera 08-12-2021 05:06 AM
That is impressive, and I honestly am impressed.

My grandfather could do that with the World Series, and tell you the statistics of the pitcher and who the pitcher was on ever game of the World Series, for just about any year. Grandpa was a total baseball fan. Grandpa had polio affect his left and dominate hand at as a young adult, and never could play the game.

Deschodt 08-12-2021 05:39 PM
Late to the party, but really enjoying F1Tv !

I decide to kill my $65 a mo Youtube TV and just piecemeal... I got dicovery+, Disney+ for kids, and F1 Tv.. total $30 a month or so..

I love F1 Tv. Access to all the sessions live or replay, gotta see if that gets me off the "crofty" regime, hopefully so. Tons of extra shows, interviews, before and after reports, Will buxton galore, tech talks, team manager conferences, all available.. And as bonus, Porsche Supercup ! Oh yeah...

The thing now works on my TV, so it's super nice (plus all the back catalog). I'll cancel in winter when nothing happens... Cheap... All I pay for now is internet, netflix and those 3 apps... Cable andyoutube TV stqrted cheap but were getting more expensive each month. Recommended..

Deschodt 08-12-2021 05:43 PM
Just confirmed it's not Crofty and co, O the relief, british sounding chaps that are very much alright... Also switching to each driver on board for the whole race, or pit TV, whatever.. Damn, this is cool !

WPOZZZ 08-12-2021 07:59 PM
How much is F1 tv? The Fchat guys that had it last season were complaining it was spotty during races.

Noah930 08-12-2021 09:29 PM
Just watched the Hungary race tonight. Besides the great on-track action, it was really nice to have Nico as a commentator.


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