Gareth Collier Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, woodenhead said: Looks like the successful appendix removal has given him 0.2 seconds off a lap. Must have been a heavy appendix if the weight drop has shaved that much of a lap. Before you know it they'll be having them removed 😂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, Gareth Collier said: Must have been a heavy appendix if the weight drop has shaved that much of a lap. Before you know it they'll be having them removed 😂 And other parts that may be deemed surplus to requirements. 😃 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 45 minutes ago, Andrew P said: And other parts that may be deemed surplus to requirements. 😃 I wonder how much an ego weighs? Some very large ones in F1. 😄 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24 Well that was interesting at last 😀 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 It is telling when you hear such a massive cheer from the crowd on lap 2 followed by an even bigger cheer on lap 3. Not much overtaking but still a positive for F1. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Still only 3 drivers have won in about a year! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24 I see Alphonso Bonso has been bounced for his driving. https://www.pitpass.com/77284/Alonso-penalised-for-potentially-dangerous-driving 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 26 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: I see Alphonso Bonso has been bounced for his driving. https://www.pitpass.com/77284/Alonso-penalised-for-potentially-dangerous-driving And a decent penalty for what could have been a far worse accident. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24 4 minutes ago, Gareth Collier said: And a decent penalty for what could have been a far worse accident. I think Russell's avoiding actual contact helped Alonso's case. But seemingly did the Merc no good! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 3 hours ago, Oldddudders said: I see Alphonso Bonso has been bounced for his driving. https://www.pitpass.com/77284/Alonso-penalised-for-potentially-dangerous-driving I think Alonso should have been disqualified as it was NO POINTS for GR as a direct result of his dirty tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 NOTE = APPLOGISES for anyone living between the South Coast and the Midlands as you may all have heard my screaming, yelling, whooping and cheering on Laps 2 and 3. 😁 1 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) Looks like I'll be watching the highlights on C4*, if only to see that retirement... Schadenfreude was never so sweet! * and found that C4 had put them on so 'effin early that I missed them even on +1. C4 finally put it on catchup and I watched the fun bits! Edited March 24 by Hroth 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 30368 Posted March 24 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24 43 minutes ago, Andrew P said: I think Alonso should have been disqualified as it was NO POINTS for GR as a direct result of his dirty tactics. I enjoy your F1 comments Andrew but can't agree with your view of the Alonso/Russell incident. NO contact as far as I could see and we all know how tricky Alonso can be defending his position. After all it is motor racing. Perhaps young Russell will learn from this incident? He needs to since he has lost a good position twice now on the last few laps of a race by placing the car in the wall etc.... For me it was the perfect race with Ferrari 1 nd 2 who could ask for anything more? I am though a very long time Ferrari supporter so very partial to a red car win. Kind regards, 30368 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 48 minutes ago, 30368 said: I enjoy your F1 comments Andrew but can't agree with your view of the Alonso/Russell incident. NO contact as far as I could see and we all know how tricky Alonso can be defending his position. After all it is motor racing. Perhaps young Russell will learn from this incident? He needs to since he has lost a good position twice now on the last few laps of a race by placing the car in the wall etc.... No, there wasn't any contact but only because Russell managed to avoid him. The stewards report stated Alonso lifted, braked and down shifted over 100 meters earlier than any other lap and that he had driven in a potentially dangerous manner which is why he was penalised. All they couldn't establish was whether it was because he had decided to take a new line out of the next corner as he claimed or to put Russell in the wall. What is there to learn for young Russell? The stewards clearly didn't think Russell was at fault with 100% of the blame put on Alonso. Sorry, but I can't agree with your view of it and must go with the stewards interpretation of it. 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24 Do you recall the days when drivers used to accuse others of 'brake-testing' them? Bully-boy tactics. Alonso would be a major offender there. These regs stamped that behaviour out, and a good thing too. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24 Alonso got caught out using old tricks, his comment he was focused ahead not behind is rubbish, he knew exactly where George was and misjudged the unsettle him tactic. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Just practice for Monaco where he'll be enjoying a leisurely Sunday drive in the slowest and widest car. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 First race I’ve properly enjoyed since Singapore last year! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 I think the crowds reaction to Crashtappens retirement says it all really and they were behind Sainz. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 7 hours ago, 30368 said: I enjoy your F1 comments Andrew but can't agree with your view of the Alonso/Russell incident. NO contact as far as I could see and we all know how tricky Alonso can be defending his position. After all it is motor racing. Perhaps young Russell will learn from this incident? He needs to since he has lost a good position twice now on the last few laps of a race by placing the car in the wall etc.... The stewards disagree with you. Their ruling indicates that drivers should be racing & that suddenly slowing is an unfair way to trick those following. The stewards opinion is more important than that of those of the (average?) viewer. I have looked through the F1 sporting regs but guidelines on acceptable racing practices seem to be elsewhere. I do not believe in 'etiquette' & 'unwritten rules'. The rules should define everything which is allowed & stewards (or umpires/referees in other sports) should never have to arbitrarily decide on something not covered by the rules. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 A good race, with the potential for catching/passing right up to the final VSC lap. 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)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25 1 minute ago, EddieB said: A good race, with the potential for catching/passing right up to the final VSC lap. 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)? Red Bull aero is the mutts, I suggest. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 minute ago, Oldddudders said: Red Bull aero is the mutts, I suggest. Send it to the vets and have 'em lopped? 🤪 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 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. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 23/03/2024 at 16:03, woodenhead said: Looks like the successful appendix removal has given him 0.2 seconds off a lap. As I was saying...... 1 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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