Author Topic: 2019 Formula 1 (Read 15817 times)

Rathburn · « **Reply #100 on:** April 30, 2019, 09:45:56 am »

Quote from: snackers on April 30, 2019, 08:21:04 am

Baku was a strategic race, but there's nothing really strategic about reversing into someone in a parking lot.

I think the strategy was "Sink the Torpedo". Not really sure why that was the strategy, but yeah...

diamondedge · « **Reply #101 on:** April 30, 2019, 10:51:30 am »

I haven't been following the season at all.

But somehow I'm first in the pool? haha

*edit
itshay I totally jinxed it

jellynuts · « **Reply #102 on:** April 30, 2019, 02:38:49 pm »

Quote from: snackers on April 30, 2019, 08:21:04 am

Baku was a strategic race, but there's nothing really strategic about reversing into someone in a parking lot.

Well, your orientation is correct.

Asstuna · « **Reply #103 on:** April 30, 2019, 06:01:37 pm »

Dude, we met like, once. Stop obsessing over me.

Rathburn · « **Reply #104 on:** April 30, 2019, 09:48:00 pm »

Quote from: Asstuna on April 30, 2019, 06:01:37 pm

Dude, we met like, once. Stop obsessing over me.

Once you go outback you never go back?

jellynuts · « **Reply #105 on:** May 01, 2019, 11:42:20 pm »

Check the top comment hahaha!

jellynuts · « **Reply #106 on:** May 02, 2019, 04:51:35 pm »

I can't remember if I posted Palmer's analysis' yet, but they're fantastic. Him and ChainbearF1 have been great insights:

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #107 on:** May 21, 2019, 06:19:03 am »

RIP Niki Lauda

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.quite-simply-irreplaceable-f1-pays-tribute-to-niki-lauda.3WloAKN82RwgnVQ7y9rzpd.html

jellynuts · « **Reply #108 on:** June 04, 2019, 12:24:38 am »

#eiffel65 #dudududu

VTAKLOL · « **Reply #109 on:** June 04, 2019, 07:08:58 am »

Quote from: jellynuts on June 04, 2019, 12:24:38 am

#eiffel65 #dudududu

I don’t blame him, the lapped cars are usually either oblivious or ignorant.

jellynuts · « **Reply #110 on:** June 09, 2019, 10:09:04 pm »

Ha! Well, if they got anything right this weekend, it was the post-race interview on the podium.

Rathburn · « **Reply #111 on:** June 10, 2019, 08:39:37 am »

Garbage call by the stewards. Absolute trash. I'm glad the officiating in F1 is as inconsistent as it is in the NHL this season.

Scooby Brew · « **Reply #112 on:** June 10, 2019, 12:46:35 pm »

Quote from: Rathburn on June 10, 2019, 08:39:37 am

Garbage call by the stewards. Absolute trash. I'm glad the officiating in F1 is as inconsistent as it is in the NHL this season.

I don't agree with the call, there was nothing Seb could have done. I think the stewards called the rule to the letter of the law in how it is written, he left the track and made an unsafe reentry, albeit as I say to none of his doing other than misjudging the corner and going for a ride across the grass.
However, that corner is still a very old school type of design, all grass, little to no run-off area. They should push the fence back there and pave the runoff area, then the rule would make a lot more sense as Seb could have controlled his car all the way allowing Hamilton to pass.

Rad_Racer · « **Reply #113 on:** June 10, 2019, 12:52:32 pm »

I think the challenge that the stewards faced was that without a penalty, Seb basically didn't lose anything despite making an error. Is it fair that Hamilton lost his chance to overtake because Seb ran wide? No, of course not. But that's racing. Stewards interfering with the results based on an honest mistake by Seb just leaves a sour taste in the mouths of fans everywhere. What a itshay call. And apparently they've added 2 points to his license after the race because he switched the signs in parc ferme. Seriously? ffs.

diamondedge · « **Reply #114 on:** June 10, 2019, 12:56:13 pm »

Quote from: Rad_Racer on June 10, 2019, 12:52:32 pm

I think the challenge that the stewards faced was that without a penalty, Seb basically didn't lose anything despite making an error. Is it fair that Hamilton lost his chance to overtake because Seb ran wide? No, of course not. But that's racing. Stewards interfering with the results based on an honest mistake by Seb just leaves a sour taste in the mouths of fans everywhere. What a itshay call. And apparently they've added 2 points to his license after the race because he switched the signs in parc ferme. Seriously? ffs.

The sign switch cost him 2 points?!?! HAHAHA it was cheeky af. I loved it.

Also Wray, you've pipped me in our pool this week. Fricking Lando. Gat damn it McL fix your itshay.

Cagare · « **Reply #115 on:** June 10, 2019, 12:59:57 pm »

Quote from: Rad_Racer on June 10, 2019, 12:52:32 pm

I think the challenge that the stewards faced was that without a penalty, Seb basically didn't lose anything despite making an error. Is it fair that Hamilton lost his chance to overtake because Seb ran wide? No, of course not. But that's racing. Stewards interfering with the results based on an honest mistake by Seb just leaves a sour taste in the mouths of fans everywhere. What a itshay call. And apparently they've added 2 points to his license after the race because he switched the signs in parc ferme. Seriously? ffs.

Yes it is racing. It could have been Hamilton seeing where Seb's car is going and cutting to the inside, he would have blown past him if that was the case as well. It was a racing incident, it's not as though Seb was trying to cut him off. It basically took away the excitement of the rest of the race because why would Hamilton think of even attempting an overtake if all he had to do is stay within 5 seconds. I would have enjoyed Seb backing Hamilton up into Leclerc a bit more because of this and upping the pressure that way, but it was too late into the race for that kind of a strategy.

Either way, it's a good bit of politics with the FIA which is part of the fun of F1.

Rad_Racer · « **Reply #116 on:** June 10, 2019, 02:28:34 pm »

Quote from: diamondedge on June 10, 2019, 12:56:13 pm

Also Wray, you've pipped me in our pool this week. Fricking Lando. Gat damn it McL fix your itshay.

lol Legit forgot this was even a thing. Just signed in now. This is much better than my NHL playoffs pool

jellynuts · « **Reply #117 on:** June 10, 2019, 08:15:46 pm »

Quote from: diamondedge on June 10, 2019, 12:56:13 pm

The sign switch cost him 2 points?!?! HAHAHA it was cheeky af. I loved it.

Haha, I loved it too, but you knew they weren't going to let that one go. I also found it amusing that no one fixed it.

Scooby Brew · « **Reply #118 on:** June 17, 2019, 01:44:48 pm »

Quote from: Scooby Brew on March 13, 2019, 09:10:10 am

Bold Predictions:
Ocon in a Merc before the end of the season.
First time since 2013 a team other than a big 3 wins.
Haas consistently fighting for podiums, maybe a win?!?!!?

1/3 of the way through, update to bold predictions
-Bottas has done waaaayyyy more than enough to keep his assay in the Merc, so no Ocon
-Gut still tells me a midfield team (maybe Renault) has a car to win
-Haas blows, Renault have the 4th place car and with a little improvement they could be the team to fight for podiums.

Bonus Prediction - Gasly out of a ride before seasons end (He was always a horrible choice).

Rad_Racer · « **Reply #119 on:** June 17, 2019, 04:14:19 pm »

Quote from: Scooby Brew on June 17, 2019, 01:44:48 pm

Bonus Prediction - Gasly out of a ride before seasons end (He was always a horrible choice).

I would like to see StoffelWaffle given a second chance. I wonder if RB can get him out of whatever McLaren contract he has remaining?

Anyone else surprised at the driving within Haas? At the end of last season, I was shocked Romain retained a seat with them. This year, he's doing fairly well and KMag is in hot water every other weekend.

jellynuts · « **Reply #120 on:** June 17, 2019, 05:32:42 pm »

Worst driving experience ever

Rathburn · « **Reply #121 on:** June 18, 2019, 07:28:51 am »

Quote from: jellynuts on June 17, 2019, 05:32:42 pm

Worst driving experience ever

uckfay, we uckfaying look like a bunch of wankers..

jellynuts · « **Reply #122 on:** June 18, 2019, 09:10:44 am »

Quote from: Rathburn on June 18, 2019, 07:28:51 am

uckfay, we uckfaying look like a bunch of wankers..

Hahaha, poor Steiner.

I would also like to see Vandoorne given a second chance. Chainbear said it best, Vandoorne was fired for not being as fast as Alonso, and Alonso quit for not being as fast as Alonso.

On another topic, Grosjean says Gokarting is more demanding than F1 on the body:

https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/haas-f1-team-driver-grosjean-says-go-karting-harder-driving-f1-car

Rathburn · « **Reply #123 on:** June 18, 2019, 09:48:15 am »

Quote from: jellynuts on June 18, 2019, 09:10:44 am

Hahaha, poor Steiner.

I would also like to see Vandoorne given a second chance. Chainbear said it best, Vandoorne was fired for not being as fast as Alonso, and Alonso quit for not being as fast as Alonso.

On another topic, Grosjean says Gokarting is more demanding than F1 on the body:

https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/haas-f1-team-driver-grosjean-says-go-karting-harder-driving-f1-car

Yeah, Vandoore got done raw.

I don't like Grosjean, so he can go back to carts for all I care.

Scooby Brew · « **Reply #124 on:** June 18, 2019, 09:58:45 am »

Quote from: Rad_Racer on June 17, 2019, 04:14:19 pm

I would like to see StoffelWaffle given a second chance. I wonder if RB can get him out of whatever McLaren contract he has remaining?

Anyone else surprised at the driving within Haas? At the end of last season, I was shocked Romain retained a seat with them. This year, he's doing fairly well and KMag is in hot water every other weekend.

Yes he deserve a seat, had a great drive at le mans (btw if anyone ever wants to go watch live it's on my race bucket list) and other than the Hybrid Toyota's which were always going to win he showed he is the best driver not in F1.

Thought about it some more and Haas really needs a good driver, the car is not reaching its full potential. Romain is a great driver when he is on but he is soooo inconsistent even with the same race.