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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by TJR » Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:47 pm

If it was the other way round Hamilton would have got a 5 sec penalty.

FIA seem to have a narrative that they're desperate to play out.

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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by overseasTOON » Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:04 pm

At some point the book has to be thrown at Verstappen.

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:27 pm

Verstappen was incredibly lucky but the right outcome prevailed. As a neutral (I don’t support either, or anyone in F1 now, I just want great racing) I’m glad there was no punishment as hard (very) racing is great viewing.

Such a shame the season ends at bollocks circuits in the Middle East. Imagine the climax at proper circuits with passionate fans.
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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Micky Quim » Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:32 am

I do like Max, hes a great driver. But he plays very dirty under pressure. The weaving wasn't that bad really - running off the track was though. I just dont get the stewards. The 50k fine on Saturday was silly

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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Blue & Maroon » Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:19 am

Bodacious Benny wrote:
Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:27 pm
Verstappen was incredibly lucky but the right outcome prevailed. As a neutral (I don’t support either, or anyone in F1 now, I just want great racing) I’m glad there was no punishment as hard (very) racing is great viewing.

Such a shame the season ends at bollocks circuits in the Middle East. Imagine the climax at proper circuits with passionate fans.
I don't think that is just hard racing, pushing someone off the track like that and not even going for the apex, he's clearly thought ''Lewis has one shot at getting past and I'll do anything to stop it.'' Clearly there was no risk of physical harm but in a sporting sense it's just not right, the track is the track.

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:03 am

True, but the FIA will have access to all kinds of info that we / broadcasters don't. I don't for one second believe all the conspiracy theorists who say the FIA purposefully targeting Mercedes and being lenient on Verstappen / Red Bull.

Funnily enough, that move actually did Merc / Hamilton a favour as look at how pumped they all are now and I think the pendulum has swing Hamilton's way.
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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Blue & Maroon » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:45 am

Bodacious Benny wrote:
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:03 am
True, but the FIA will have access to all kinds of info that we / broadcasters don't. I don't for one second believe all the conspiracy theorists who say the FIA purposefully targeting Mercedes and being lenient on Verstappen / Red Bull.

Funnily enough, that move actually did Merc / Hamilton a favour as look at how pumped they all are now and I think the pendulum has swing Hamilton's way.
Oh god yeah theres no conspiracy, it's just one of the problems with different stewards at different tracks every week.

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:53 pm

Blue & Maroon wrote:
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:45 am
Bodacious Benny wrote:
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:03 am
True, but the FIA will have access to all kinds of info that we / broadcasters don't. I don't for one second believe all the conspiracy theorists who say the FIA purposefully targeting Mercedes and being lenient on Verstappen / Red Bull.

Funnily enough, that move actually did Merc / Hamilton a favour as look at how pumped they all are now and I think the pendulum has swing Hamilton's way.
Oh god yeah theres no conspiracy, it's just one of the problems with different stewards at different tracks every week.
Yeah, was bloody enthralling to watch tho! A real classic.
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Post by Blue & Maroon » Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:10 pm

Even the Mrs was shouting at the TV! A classic indeed.

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:00 pm

FIA correctly reject Mercs appeal against the Verstappen 'move' in Brazil.

Also: <laugh>
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Post by Blue & Maroon » Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:25 pm

Thoroughly enjoyed that video <laugh>

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:31 pm

Kimi <laugh>
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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Bodacious Benny » Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:03 pm

Think I’m going Ham for the title now…red bull don’t seem to have any answer to him now.
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Post by Blue & Maroon » Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:51 pm

Bodacious Benny wrote:
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Think I’m going Ham for the title now…red bull don’t seem to have any answer to him now.
With two what seem like straight line speed tracks it seems that way, without the changes at Abu Dhabi I'd say it would be impossible to call.

Very assured performance from Merc/Lewis today, unfortunate with Bottas who battled his way through, what were Rb doing with Perez though?

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Post by Tsi » Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:28 pm

Sir Frank Williams, founder and former team principal of the Williams Racing Formula 1 team, has died aged 79.

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:17 am

Legend of the sport, RIP.
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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Speedo » Thu Dec 02, 2021 2:16 pm

Just watched a couple of sim laps of the Jeddah circuit. High speeds, hardly any run off areas. It's going to be carnage - and I'm not sure in a good way...
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Post by Bodacious Benny » Thu Dec 02, 2021 2:22 pm

Sounds good to me, one of the worst things in modern F1 is tracks with massive run off areas IMO.
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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Micky Quim » Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:19 pm

That was going to be a mighty lap by Max but he was always on the edge of disaster. Not sure if it was brave or stupid

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Re: The F1 Thread

Post by Bodacious Benny » Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:55 pm

Micky Quim wrote:
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That was going to be a mighty lap by Max but he was always on the edge of disaster. Not sure if it was brave or stupid
Could have cost him the championship. Lewis has made mistakes too so a lot could still happen.
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