rebourne Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 In the end it was luck, but you make your own luck: Mercedes played it conservative (old tires to keep track position). Typical Mec. Red bull gambled and put on the new tires. Typical Red Bull. The stewards and the track officials were able to clean up the mess just in time to make for a good show, and it is a show after all. The strategy won the championship. Anyone else think of Latifi as the new Timo Glock? pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Latifi isn't Maldonado level yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I do miss the Maldonando jokes. Mazeh-spin is as close as we got right now. I think you know I was comparing Latifi to Glock's slowing stealing away Massa's title? pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I'm happy we have a different champ, Max deserves it as he did about everything in his power this year to unseat Hamilton. And I am glad that Ham didn't win. I don't care about any of the controversial stuff. Merc could have put new tires on at any point within the last 44 laps, and they chose not to. Agree, the Merc is so fast with all the laps that were left if they changed tires when Max did, Lewis could have gotten back by Max. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Agree, the Merc is so fast with all the laps that were left if they changed tires when Max did, Lewis could have gotten back by Max. Yeah, I agree. Conservative "track position" vs new tires and attack. Max had 3 DNFs to Lewis' one. One less dnf and the championship was in the bag without the controversial finish. But that's racing, and this season i found myself giddy, laughing out loud, pissed off, and deeply entertained. Plenty happy with this usage of my precious time (this season). pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Related to F1. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdwIUr3jz9I]ROC Sweden 2022 - Loeb beats Vettel to fourth ROC win - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Nikita Mazepin won't be permitted to drive at Silverstone. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17818245/f1-nikita-mazepin-banned-british-gp-russia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Nikita Mazepin won't be permitted to come in last place or crash out at Silverstone. ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 ftfy LOL. We'll see, right? HAAS has had more dedicated development time for the 2022 car than any other team. Are they the scrappy little david to the proverbial goliaths? Will Mazepin be crashing out from mid field? Is his dad going to continue to fund the team? Does HAAS accept BTC? pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Payments in gold, diamonds and crude oil will do fine. Imperial credits don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 well played. meanwhile, this was opinionated but worth a chuckle: https://jalopnik.com/formula-ones-2022-liveries-ranked-1848601151 I particularly like the way the Ferrari's paint is slightly flat in the above, really accentuating the shape and curves. They have a beautiful car this year. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 The Haas Formula 1 Team say they have terminated Nikita Mazepin’s contract and their title partnership with Uralkali with immediate effect. “Haas F1 Team has elected to terminate, with immediate effect, the title partnership of Uralkali, and the driver contract of Nikita Mazepin,” said a statement from the team. “As with the rest of the Formula 1 community, the team is shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine and wishes for a swift and peaceful end to the conflict.” https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-haas-to-part-ways-with-nikita-mazepin-with-immediate-effect.nmmqyclyJjFNkPJjQyiyF.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Porpoising might be an issue for many teams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DBVtPJlWwk Or is it rather headbanging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I'll agree with "headbanging". 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 First Quali in the bag! Oh yes! Super excited for this season! Shake it up, and bring it on! Love that smile on Kmags face too! pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Red Bull started with a double DNF and Ferrari with a 1+2 tailed with Mercedes at 3+4, then surprises Kevin Magnussen in Haas and Bottas. 10 points for a driver that's not a regular and in a team that was totally at the bottom last year is a pretty cool achievement. Seems like the season started in an interesting way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Pretty dang good race. Real shame for the dnfs, but that's to be expected in the early season. The dream would be the big three teams all battling for wins, and I think we'll get that. And a couple surprise podiums when a safety car or weather randomize things. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 In sadder news, former F1 driver (1970 to 1974) Reine Wisell has passed away at the age of 80. So he did race against legends like Emerson Fittipaldi, Jackie Stewart, Carlos Reutemann, Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda, Mike Hailwood (Yes Mike The Bike) and many more legends of the era when Formula 1 found the form and general car style we are recognizing now. At least he did have a full life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOPlJzzr3R4]F1 FUNNIEST MOMENTS 2021 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Mercedes Burn... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1UHbxrJEzo]When you go to Mercedes but are still slower than Bottas - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 That Jeddah race was fun! These DRS line games add some spice to it. The cars can follow and pass. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 The new cars look awesome! The racing has been awesome so far. I'm loving it and glad to see a shakeup in the boring pecking order we've had for the last decade. My prediction....Merc's extreme zeropod design is the source of their issues, the tunnels are too efficient with this design, and they will not be able to tune out their porpoising issue because they are leaning too far toward their extreme design. They will bring back sidepods later this year. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 It's going to be mighty when we have three teams fighting for wins. As much as I like seeing the shake up with Ferrari and Redbull winning, I want another team up there, which is most likely going to be mercedes. But who knows? one of the other teams could make a big step and leap frog them to the front. McClaren? One of the other Ferrari powered teams? pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 F1 is run by a bunch of prostitutes selling themselves to the highest bidder. Maybe I should have posted this in the PA https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a39562673/why-f1-races-in-saudi-arabia/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_rdt&utm_medium=email&date=040522&utm_campaign=nl27263036&utm_term=AAA%20--%20High%20Minus%20Dormant%20and%2090%20Day%20Non%20Openers Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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