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Post by TheSowIsMine on Jul 24, 2022 15:37:34 GMT
Not a spectacular race. That was a costly mistake by Leclerc. But hey, 25 points in the pocket for Max. Perez was weak this weekend. That VSC ending was a bit of a shit show, apparently there was a software issue.
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Post by Aj_June on Jul 24, 2022 22:03:40 GMT
Not a spectacular race. That was a costly mistake by Leclerc. But hey, 25 points in the pocket for Max. Perez was weak this weekend. That VSC ending was a bit of a shit show, apparently there was a software issue. Do you think Hamilton was justst getting unlucky many times in the first 7 or 8 races of the season or he has actually improved his driving in the last 5 races or so? All of a sudden the talks or retirement or being second best driver on Merc is fading. Now it seems as if the races where George finished better than Hamilton, George was either lucky with safety car induced cheap pit stops or Hamilton was unlucky for some reason. There is also rumour that Hamilton was usually always on experimental setup but I have no idea of veracity of such a claim. But it does seem Hamilton has been having great races lately. At this point of time my rating for drivers (assuming they all drove same car) would be: Max Hamilton Leclerc George Lando sainz been good but only in last 3 races or so. Perez (ok he was awesome till 4 races back)
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Jul 25, 2022 4:32:35 GMT
Sainz is between a wheel to wheel battle with Perez and Ferrari ask him to box? There is no explanation to this. Ferrari seem to be the stupidest team at the moment. They can't win with such an awesome car? There was nothing stop Max once Charles was out so we had our winner known but apart from that we saw some good moments involving George, Perez and Sainz. On to Hungaroring, where hopefully Ferrari get some sense. I think the stupidity was not working out 5,6, 7 laps earlier that the tire wasn't going to make it to the end.
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Post by sjg on Jul 25, 2022 7:27:41 GMT
Paul Ricard is such a shit track we were bound to get a shit race and coupled with shit commentary from Di Resta it meant it took all my effort not to switch it off I agree with the Ferrari comments, they'll never win another championship with decisions like that! BSB was ok. It suffered from some appalling camera work but the racing was better. Indycar was excellent, especially race one. Jimmy Johnson was very entertaining.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Jul 25, 2022 7:41:19 GMT
Not a spectacular race. That was a costly mistake by Leclerc. But hey, 25 points in the pocket for Max. Perez was weak this weekend. That VSC ending was a bit of a shit show, apparently there was a software issue. Do you think Hamilton was justst getting unlucky many times in the first 7 or 8 races of the season or he has actually improved his driving in the last 5 races or so? All of a sudden the talks or retirement or being second best driver on Merc is fading. Now it seems as if the races where George finished better than Hamilton, George was either lucky with safety car induced cheap pit stops or Hamilton was unlucky for some reason. There is also rumour that Hamilton was usually always on experimental setup but I have no idea of veracity of such a claim. But it does seem Hamilton has been having great races lately. At this point of time my rating for drivers (assuming they all drove same car) would be: Max Hamilton Leclerc George Lando sainz been good but only in last 3 races or so. Perez (ok he was awesome till 4 races back) I also read about Hamilton being a guinea pig. I also read that after Canada he had enough of it.
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Post by cypher on Jul 25, 2022 15:21:57 GMT
Do you think Hamilton was justst getting unlucky many times in the first 7 or 8 races of the season or he has actually improved his driving in the last 5 races or so? All of a sudden the talks or retirement or being second best driver on Merc is fading. Now it seems as if the races where George finished better than Hamilton, George was either lucky with safety car induced cheap pit stops or Hamilton was unlucky for some reason. There is also rumour that Hamilton was usually always on experimental setup but I have no idea of veracity of such a claim. But it does seem Hamilton has been having great races lately. At this point of time my rating for drivers (assuming they all drove same car) would be: Max Hamilton Leclerc George Lando sainz been good but only in last 3 races or so. Perez (ok he was awesome till 4 races back) I also read about Hamilton being a guinea pig. I also read that after Canada he had enough of it. Didn't Hamilton also 'steal' a couple of George's mechanics?
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Jul 28, 2022 10:27:37 GMT
Vettel will retire from F1 after this season.
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Post by Aj_June on Jul 30, 2022 8:03:39 GMT
Vettel will retire from F1 after this season. I think it's good time to stop. He has had a great career that only a handful can match. Extending was not heaping him for any perspective. Neither it was helping his record nor he seemed to be happy in life.
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Post by Aj_June on Jul 30, 2022 8:05:19 GMT
The above is based on practise sessions. Wow, Ferrari is so far ahead. But it was awesome session for McLaren. Norris could end up quualifying anywhere between 3 and 5.
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Post by Aj_June on Jul 30, 2022 18:56:02 GMT
Wow, that was so unexpected. I could not have been surprised more. I thought Ferrari would easily take the poll. But George? Wow, I wish he could win the race.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Jul 30, 2022 19:11:53 GMT
Wow, that was so unexpected. I could not have been surprised more. I thought Ferrari would easily take the poll. But George? Wow, I wish he could win the race. As a Max fan, I hope George can stay in front of the Ferrari's so there is a less of a point gap to Leclerc
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Jul 30, 2022 22:46:19 GMT
What a bloody race in the WorldSBK! 4 way battle with 4 different manufacturers. Heaps of lead changes and duelling for position. If Redding keeps driving the wheels off that BMW then this season's going to get even better in the second half.
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Post by Aj_June on Jul 31, 2022 15:01:38 GMT
That was just awesome from Max. It seems he is unstoppable right now.
Equally appalling strategy management by Ferrari once again. You are left scratching your head how come the most legendary team in F-1 consistently make themselves look like idiots.
Lewis Hamilton should have pitted 2 laps before for his last stop. he would not have needed to chase Sainz and could have instead chased Max.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Jul 31, 2022 15:43:00 GMT
That was a great win for Max. I dont know why Im surprised at the strategy Ferrari had for Leclerc. The reaction from the drivers in the cool-down room said enough.
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Post by sjg on Aug 1, 2022 7:27:26 GMT
Another shit F1 race.
Indycar was solid.
On the other hand we are in a golden time for WSBK. That is some of the best racing i've ever seen. Can't wait for the summer break to end so we can get to the rest of the season.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Aug 1, 2022 12:26:11 GMT
Alonso is going to Aston Martin. I hope Alpine put Oscar Piastri in their car next season.
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Post by Aj_June on Aug 1, 2022 17:38:17 GMT
That was a great win for Max. I dont know why Im surprised at the strategy Ferrari had for Leclerc. The reaction from the drivers in the cool-down room said enough. The race seems to have created a lot of confusion regarding real position of Mercedes. They definitely seemed to have closed a lot of gap. This time they were better in qualifying too although DRS issue ruined Hamilton's qualifying. I think had Hamilton taken the poll or even in top 2 (with Max stating from 10) he would have won the race. However, even if Hamilton took the pole and Max started from even 4th or 5th, Max would have still won the race. But I am expecting Mercedes to be genuine threat in remaining races and they will probably finish no.2 in constructors.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Aug 1, 2022 19:46:53 GMT
That was a great win for Max. I dont know why Im surprised at the strategy Ferrari had for Leclerc. The reaction from the drivers in the cool-down room said enough. The race seems to have created a lot of confusion regarding real position of Mercedes. They definitely seemed to have closed a lot of gap. This time they were better in qualifying too although DRS issue ruined Hamilton's qualifying. I think had Hamilton taken the poll or even in top 2 (with Max stating from 10) he would have won the race. However, even if Hamilton took the pole and Max started from even 4th or 5th, Max would have still won the race. But I am expecting Mercedes to be genuine threat in remaining races and they will probably finish no.2 in constructors. I think the success of Mercedes is very track dependent. I also think the cooler temps might have been well for them. If Ferrari is going to continue like this, I think Mercedes will end in front of them in the WCC.
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Post by Aj_June on Aug 2, 2022 21:04:17 GMT
Alonso is going to Aston Martin. I hope Alpine put Oscar Piastri in their car next season. I have no idea what's happening
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Post by Aj_June on Aug 2, 2022 21:07:56 GMT
Is he getting a confirmed seat with McLaren? This is drama I would never have expected in motor racing. hoskotafe3 As an Aussie, do you have any informational advantage on the issue of Oscar?
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