RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26 On 20/03/2024 at 13:24, Darius43 said: EU ban on Mazepin overturned Mazepin to Mercedes in 2025? Probably not… Cheers Darius Any team with half a sense of decency wouldn't touch him with a barge pole. That's him off to RB then. (jk) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted March 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, 57xx said: Any team with half a sense of decency wouldn't touch him with a barge pole. That's him off to RB then. (jk) I know you are joking but even RB wouldn’t want a driver that would most likely stuff the car into a wall during practice/quali/the race. Cheers Darius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 25/03/2024 at 10:51, EddieB said: I'm intrigued that both Lewis and George commented on the speed of Checko's Red Bull. Is there an implication that something isn't quite legal (despite Max's car having passed scrutiny previous time out)? I think that they were making a point to their own team that their car is well down on pace. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 25/03/2024 at 11:03, Andrew P said: Also, regarding the Alonso / Russell incident. Alonso got a penalty but still got points, Russel got nothing. BUT what is still unknown is whether Russels Car suffered any Engine or Gearbox damage that could cost him to use an extra component from his allocation. If that is the case, (and we wont know until its examined), I think the Stewards should re look at Alonso's penalty, BUT OF COURSE THEY WONT. It is unfair that cars sometimes need extra 'regulation limited' components or expensive rebuilding. I understand and accept why the limits exist so would not like to see their removal, but it does show why the rules have become complicated. With regard to the Alonso/Russell incident, it is worth noting that the stewards did not accuse Alonso of doing it intentionally, but merely that his actions were erratic & therefore dangerous. It is virtually impossible to prove or disprove intent, so the rules are deliberately written to not require it. This is not the same as claiming the stewards stating it was unintentional. There is no need for them to get into a debate in what they considered his intention to be, so they will not comment on it. Not publicly anyway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Wishful thinking to be sure, but I have a funny feeling it could be McLaren's day tomorrow. Then again, I wouldn't bet against Red Bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Two blue and yellow cars off into the horizon tomorrow I reckon. Big battle gore P3 perhaps, but hopefully Lando can hang on Jo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold StuAllen Posted April 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7 Aside from the RedBulls I thought that was a good race 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7 I only watched the BBC online lap-by-lap data and commentary, but Russell nailing Piastri at the end was a bit of a consolation for another lacklustre Merc weekend. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Apart from the borefest up front the race wasn't too bad with a lot of different strategies although pit/tyre strategy shouldn't be the only way to make a race interesting. Much like Sainz/Norris a few races ago it also says a lot when you can stop a car 2 places back from overtaking by slowing enough to allow the car behind you to get DRS but not enough to get by you but enough to stop the faster car behind them from passing then challenging you. This time Alonso, Piastri and Russell and it worked until Piastri made a small mistake but to late for Russell to challenge Alonso. Similar I suppose to Magnussen driving slowly on purpose to help Hulkenburg but not slow enough to be passed. I'd much rather see flat out racing than these slow tactics. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 (edited) Not a bad race. Ricardo and Sargent need to go. Not doing the teams any favours. Ferrari have dropped the wrong driver. Albons chassis on the way to Grove for repair. Williams won't have a new one until Miami at the earliest. Edited April 7 by didcot 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 It says a lot about the Race, The result and F1 in general with so few posts since the Race. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I check the BBC once for practice, once for qualifying and then finally for the result. The thought of watching it doesn’t occur to me anymore. 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Another one where I watched the highlights on YouTube, just under 20 mins worth on the Sky F1 YouTube channel. As others have said, not bad behind the Red Bulls. As for Ferrari dropping the wrong driver - absolutely, and I think it's mad that they're dropping either of them to be fair. They've kept each other honest the last few years. Jo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 3 minutes ago, Steadfast said: As for Ferrari dropping the wrong driver - absolutely, and I think it's mad that they're dropping either of them to be fair. They've kept each other honest the last few years. Jo And also remained civil. Sainz might find himself at Mercedes or Redbull next season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 As much as I like Lewis, I think he has given up on this year already. That was clear when he asked if he should let George past! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 52 minutes ago, woodenhead said: And also remained civil. Sainz might find himself at Mercedes or Redbull next season. NOT Red Bull I would hope, as he would have to be a clear No 2 again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7 1 minute ago, Andrew P said: NOT Red Bull I would hope, as he would have to be a clear No 2 again. Point well taken - but the ambition in a driver is to be the best, and how better than defeating Max in the same car? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 13 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Point well taken - but the ambition in a driver is to be the best, and how better than defeating Max in the same car? Totally agree, but if he did, would Daddy V ensure his car was nobbled? Plus RBR wouldn't want to upset the Golden Egg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM666 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 16 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Point well taken - but the ambition in a driver is to be the best, and how better than defeating Max in the same car? JV and Marko would not allow equal equipment. Four races in and I've not watched any of them (including 'highlights') - first time for 60+ years 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 The Aussie seems to be smashing up his second chance . Train wreck 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Lewis Hamilton demonstrating a completely different skill set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted April 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14 Only just caught up with the Japan race last night. I found out the C5 are now only keeping the catch up program on for 7 days, so I missed out on the quali program. It's nice to see the only time they focus on the RBS is at the very beginning and very end. At least we can get to see what's happening mid pack. I love Suzaka, one of my favourite tracks (driving it in F1 games is fantastic) but watching it this time round didn't seem to have the oomph that it used to have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted April 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14 22 hours ago, Night Train said: Lewis Hamilton demonstrating a completely different skill set. He did grow up in Stevenage .....it's pretty much a career path...😀 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Q1 and the grass is on fire again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Oh well, rain in the sprint shootout put out any fires...and gave us a bit of twist. Sky were just bigging uo Hamilton's lap when Norris' was reinstated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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