F1 2021 thread

[Zeke]

The subject of relieving oneself while racing has come up before especially WRT stock cars and the looonnnnnggg Cup races. Almost all drivers consume all the water in the body that can be spared due to perspiration. But remember the cockpit in a stock car runs 135-140º during the race. I think F1 cars these days have less air circulating in there. At least I don't see any flexible fresh air hoses coming into their helmets.

Then there's the 4+ hour long stints in sports endurance cars. Again, a driver has to start hydrated but not with a belly full of water.

Dr. Jerry Punch tells a story about Rusty Wallace having consumed a ham sandwich just be fore being strapped in. He had a massive roll over early on and wasn't breathing. Dr. Punch found a lot of the sandwich had been thrown back up into the throat and was blocking the air to his lungs and he passed out as a result.

Lucky for RW that the good doctor figured that one out right there while they were cutting the belts. Otherwise, RW wasn't hurt.

[Reg]

Originally Posted by Tervuren

That weight was inside the body and the car was having to move it to begin with.
It lowers the CG to let it out; advantage.
And the work out one gets in a long race will have a driver already wet from sweat.
In long stint endurance racing just letting it out is better.
Especially if you get in a crash, think of all that fluid trying to force its mass in the directio of original momentum.

So in this case, having the s#*t scared out of you before an off would be a good thing!

[Reg]

….. and hope Bottas has a better Alfa next year than this years car. I read somewhere they have put all resources to 2022 six months ago.

[upsscott]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I read a online article last night from a French reporter that Bottas has signed with Alfa , Russell to Mercedes and the search for the now open Williams seat starts with Albon . Silly season is here

Do they think Russell will play nice as the #2 more so than Bottas?

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by upsscott

Do they think Russell will play nice as the #2 more so than Bottas? Attachment 10583

I see a Leclerc/Vettel situation brewing. Young, hungry, talented, fast, impetuous upstart vs. "seasoned veteran" thinking he is "owed" respect. Ain't gonna be pretty.

[rfuerst911sc]

And it's official , Russell announced signing with Mercedes .

[oldE]

I think Russell will respect Hamilton and learn everything he can. Yes it will be one of those situations where the master is surpassed by the pupil. Then we will find out how much of a team player the multiple world champion is.
Having only some radio messages to go on, I feel Russell to be a better strategist.

Best
Les

[upsscott]

It will be interesting for sure. Man I really wanted Bottas to get that fastest lap.

[matthewb0051]

Albon announced for Williams today.

[yellowperil]

The last couple of days at Monza look good on Bottas. Hope he gets to the front on Sunday.

[rfuerst911sc]

Bottas has his work cut out for him starting last. How about McLaren starting 2nd and 3rd !!!

[Noah930]

Nice win by Bottas.

Zhou is getting the 2nd seat at Alfa? Has anyone else heard confirmation of that?

Feel badly for Gasly. Wonder when he first felt something wrong with his front wing. Did he already know down the straight after the chicane? Or did he only know once he was committed in the Curva Grande?

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Nice win by Bottas.

Zhou is getting the 2nd seat at Alfa? Has anyone else heard confirmation of that?

Feel badly for Gasly. Wonder when he first felt something wrong with his front wing. Did he already know down the straight after the chicane? Or did he only know once he was committed in the Curva Grande?

A driver coming with 30 million euros is hard to turn down.

[rfuerst911sc]

I read an article on GP1 website that Aston Martin may be interested in Danny Ric to replace Vettel . Vettel has yet to sign for 2022 and supposedly has lost interest in F1 . McLaren has denied any contact has been made and Danny is firmly signed with them .

[rfuerst911sc]

Both Alpha Tauri cars out by lap five .......... Ouch !

[oldE]

At least Max finished on top of Lewis that time.

All Hail the Honey Badger!

Best
Les

[rfuerst911sc]

Entertaining race congrats to the winner . Great team results also . I am sure there will be a lot of chatter about " the crash " . Impressive drive by Bottas .

[upsscott]

Nice drive for Bottas.

[Noah930]

When they show a pic of the 3 tire compounds before the race/practice/qualy session, and it's on Eau Rouge or the banking of old Monza, how do they get the three tires to not roll down the incline?

[911pcars]

A well-placed counterweight attached to the inside would accomplish that.