wayne allisons tongues Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 That race sums up the luck Hamilton has when he races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 6, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Pleased for Perez, been awesome this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, TomF said: Nope George gets the gig next week, they owe him after that He deserves another go for sure, just hope Hamilton gives a positive test later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 6, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 At least the Sky presenters didn’t give the handwringing apologies of the football commentators when Toto Wolff told the truth..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: At least the Sky presenters didn’t give the handwringing apologies of the football commentators when Toto Wolff told the truth..... Yeah that annoys me. Simon just said "we'll have to apologise for that", but it was very obvious he'd just said it. Half the football commentators say it and I've not even heard what they are apologising for. If it was really loud into a microphone I could understand it, but who are the people who have complained about bad language in the background of a football match? Has there ever been a complaint? I used to work in a complaints department for a car manufacturer, and someone actually took the time to call us, lodge a complaint (which probably took them 30 mins) to complain that they saw a cleaner in the showroom heading towards the toilets with a clean toilet brush to replace an old one. That was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Gutting for Russell. "It's all about the car and not the driver" bollocks. He still had to drive it!! When does Bottas's contract expire? He must be thinking his spot is under threat after that. After the cock up with the tyre, ended up nearer the back of the grid, and to still pull it back and finish where he did is nothing short of a great drive in It's own right!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Oof! Russell comes out with a alot of credit. Perez too of course. Yeah just piles pressure on Bottas. While I dohope Lewis Hamilton is safe and well, it's more interesting with Russell driving there.. Do away with these pretend satellite teams and just have 4+ works cars with different paint jobs and sponsors please. the more drivers with a real chance to win the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Russell was excellent, say what you want about the car but some of the overtaking manoeuvres after the safety car and the pit stop were excellent, great bottle to go for them and execute them like he did 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Bottas' contract is up after next season. Hamilton's actually ends this season but I expect he will sign a new one. Will most likely be Hamilton/Bottas for next season, and Hamilton/Russell for 2022. Really looking forward to the 2022 season now, with the rule changes coming in for it, McLaren with a Mercedes engine (they have one for next season too, but have to sacrifice other areas of development to make the change), the budget caps as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 I know the owner is a bit of a nob, but I've got a lot of time for the Racing Point team. It started when they were Force India. Persistently overachieve. Good little unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, TomF said: Dropping Perez is a big mistake tho Too right. Isn't that Stroll senior's malign influence though? Checo will hopefully get a new team. No way should a guy who's only 30 and is finishing 4th in the standings drop out of F1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Checo will hopefully get a new team. Strong rumours he will be in a Red Bull next year, with Albon benched. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 9, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Nikita Mazepin doing his future massive potential harm with the video he released. I'd bet his sponsors are cringing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 10, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Interesting to read that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff wants to talk with Valtteri Bottas' team after he was out-shined by rookie team-mate George Russell. Someone isn't happy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 10, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Hamilton is back for the last race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Such a dull end to the season after last weeks brilliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Very excited to have Perez at Red Bull, let's hope it's competitive! An upgrade at a top team is great for the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 18, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Looking forward to next season, should help Red Bull having two Drivers capable of pushing Mercedes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 12, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 This year's Formula 1 season will have a delayed start after the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix were postponed because of Covid-19 restrictions. The races were first and third on the 2021 calendar and the season is now scheduled to begin with the second race, in Bahrain, on 26-28 March. Australia and China have strict rules on international arrivals. The Australian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for 19-21 March, will now take place between 19-21 November. A race at Imola in Italy has been added from 16-18 April and becomes the second race of the season. "We are pleased to confirm that the number of races planned for the season remains unchanged," F1 president Stefano Domenicali said. "The global pandemic has not yet allowed life to return to normal, but we showed in 2020 that we can race safely as the first international sport to return and we have the experience and plans in place to deliver on our season." F1 says discussions over a new date for the Chinese Grand Prix, which was meant to be held from 9-11 April, are ongoing. The third race of the season, scheduled for May 2, is yet to be confirmed but it is expected to be filled by Portugal's Portimao circuit following its debut last year. The dates of the Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi events have been moved to accommodate the postponed Australia race. Brazil moves forward one week to 7 November, while the latter two have been pushed back a week to 5 and 12 December respectively. Only 17 of the 22 scheduled F1 races went ahead in 2020 while the 2021 season is due to have a record 23 races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 12, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 29/11/2020 at 20:16, phantom said: He's a very lucky man that these are his only physical wounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, phantom said: He's a very lucky man that these are his only physical wounds Should have done the lottery that weekend. Still can't believe that he isn't dead after that!! How he has managed to come away with only those physical wounds/scars, is nothing short of miraculous. It's been said before, but the modern safety features have proved their worth. He could easily have been killed outright if it wasn't for that halo So glad he's come out the other side. Edited January 12, 2021 by Taz Deleted something I thought had happened but couldn't find the evidence of it- probably made it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 It is nice,but not much room for the shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, Slacker said: It is nice,but not much room for the shopping. Sod the shopping, what about the car seat!? The wife can strap herself down against the rear wing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I quite enjoyed the car launch, Ricciardo and Norris should be a good laugh. This is an interesting video regarding the technical changed to the car yesterday and how it may bring all the cars a bit closer together. It comes across as Mercedes don't seem quite as confident with how much better they'll be, so hopefully it won't be much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Well done Lando Norris on his podium finish, and driver of the day. Good to see someone Bristol born excelling at their chosen sport. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Can’t believe Hamilton was a lap down and red flag goes so he can unlap himself. It seems a daft rule, he crashed and had to change his wing but due to an accident on track can get all the time back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 22 hours ago, wayne allisons tongues said: Can’t believe Hamilton was a lap down and red flag goes so he can unlap himself. It seems a daft rule, he crashed and had to change his wing but due to an accident on track can get all the time back. I can see why people think so but it's always been the rule, and it does make sense. Imagine a restart with a mixed pack, the confusion of some cars being blue flagged and some cars genuinely racing is a recipe for a ruined race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, nebristolred said: I can see why people think so but it's always been the rule, and it does make sense. Imagine a restart with a mixed pack, the confusion of some cars being blue flagged and some cars genuinely racing is a recipe for a ruined race. But if there was no red flag all the cars were out of place any way and were allowed to race normally. It just seems a very silly rule and the top 6 who had been careful made no mistakes and kept there cars on the track had no advantage for doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, wayne allisons tongues said: But if there was no red flag all the cars were out of place any way and were allowed to race normally. It just seems a very silly rule and the top 6 who had been careful made no mistakes and kept there cars on the track had no advantage for doing it. Yes but when they're racing as usual, the impact of lapped cars isn't so bad - there is a marginal impact perhaps for half a lap or so but for the most part it's fine. If they restarted exactly as positioned on track, even from a rolling start, it is far messier. It's always been the way to be fair, under safety car conditions cars can overtake the SC and unlap themselves, so the restart should be no different. It's not fair no, but it's the easiest remedy, short of having cars restart on differing parts of the circuit or something daft like that. Many parts of the sport aren't as fair as they could be. Not saying this about you by the way, but I've never heard people complain about this before, but as soon as Hamilton benefits from it, plenty online all come out against it. Put it this way, you could theoretically restart with Verstappen in first, then 2 painfully-slow Haas cars directly behind, then a mix of the Merc's/Perez/Alpine's. Some would be having blue flags, some wouldn't. It would be a complete mess. Allowing them to unlap themselves fixes that. Edited April 19, 2021 by nebristolred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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