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by mario
27 Mar 2024, 14:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Some YouTube comments are just so… tribal? Fanboy-esque? And then others are like: - I remember this like this was yesterday. - remember the days when Ferrari and McLaren dominated? - etc… But in that situation, I would probably be calling for the red flag too for self-preservation reasons. https:/...
by mario
25 Mar 2024, 20:08
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 IIDOTR
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Australian GP 2024 IIDOTR

Sainz/Ferrari - seriously when is this guy going to get the recognition he deserves? Mercedes and even Red Bull should be running to sign him. Marko doesn't seem to be keen on signing Sainz for Red Bull, perhaps because of political aspects, and perhaps because, having been dismissive of Sainz's pe...
by mario
24 Mar 2024, 22:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Have to say the decision not to call a red flag is very questionable given this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDltOg-exCM Some YouTube comments are just so… tribal? Fanboy-esque? And then others are like: - I remember this like this was yesterday. - remember the days when Ferrari and McLaren domi...
by mario
24 Mar 2024, 13:31
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 ROTR
Replies: 19
Views: 384

Re: Australian GP 2024 ROTR

Mercedes: Even if we take the Russell incident as being Nando's fault, still not a good race for them. Williams: As above, not letting them away with that chassis swap. Sargeant screwed over for no points. Ricciardo: Retire, old man. Whilst Williams might not have scored points with Albon, the addi...
by mario
24 Mar 2024, 09:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 ROTR
Replies: 19
Views: 384

Re: Australian GP 2024 ROTR

I expect Williams will be getting most nominations, so perhaps I'll go for something different. As things stand, Alonso is currently being interviewed by the stewards over allegations of deliberately brake checking Russell on the final lap, which seems to have helped cause Russell's accident. Certai...
by mario
22 Mar 2024, 22:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Don't even bother posting a ROTR thread this week. It's Williams. How in the hell do you not have a spare chassis? That is the type of laughable prep that used to feature on the team profiles of the old site. We're 5 weeks (counting testing) into the bloody season! And as of last season, Williams d...
by mario
22 Mar 2024, 08:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 13
Views: 223

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Leclerc 4. Russell 5. Sainz 6. Alonso 7. Hamilton 8. Norris 9. Piastri 10. Ricciardo Pole: Verstappen Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Ocon ROTR: Williams (having to withdraw Sargeant so Albon can race) IIDOTR: no-one DBTMOTR: Stroll LP: Magnussen FTP: Albon YF: Oc...
by mario
21 Mar 2024, 08:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Row Man Gross-Gene wrote: 20 Mar 2024, 20:25
mario wrote: 20 Mar 2024, 19:36 sanctions in place make Nikita effectively unemployable in practice.
Not his driving ability? :D
His ability - or lack thereof - behind the wheel didn't stop him getting a seat the first time around as long as the money kept flowing.
by mario
20 Mar 2024, 19:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

In other news,the EU has lifted sanctions against Mazepin :) That said, the main reason given for dropping the sanctions was that, because he was no longer being directly sponsored by his father's companies after ceasing to be employed by Haas, there was no longer a direct economic link between Nik...
by mario
17 Mar 2024, 22:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 780

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024

I'm gonna nominate Perez simply because Mario called him a tit in a rare and wonderful moment of venom. I'll admit it was unusual, but Perez's attitude was really disappointing because it showed a real contempt for everyone around him. It's especially bad when the onboard footage from his car indic...
by mario
17 Mar 2024, 22:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: How do you see Christian Horner's case going to end?
Replies: 8
Views: 461

Re: How do you see Christian Horner's case going to end?

And now they've apparently complained to the FIA as well:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68585318 A slight correction to your post - your comment gives the impression that the complaint was made recently, but according to the BBC article, the complaints were filed with the FIA ethics committ...
by mario
12 Mar 2024, 20:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 780

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024

Well, it would seem that some recent comments Perez has made have put him into contention for an award. Firstly, when getting the penalty for the unsafe release, Perez's response was, rather than accept that there had been a mistake, to instead complain that the circuits should make the pit lane wid...
by mario
10 Mar 2024, 17:11
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

Will Andretti even still be interested by 2028? A few US media at the Indy race this weekend reported that Andretti crash tested a car recently. So maybe? Whilst it seems that there are a number of people in the press referring to crash tests, saying that "the Andretti's have crash tested a ca...
by mario
09 Mar 2024, 19:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 780

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024

Well, there are a few here: 1. Stroll - a costly mistake from him there. 2. Sauber - one botched pit stop was bad enough, but two was particularly painful. 3. Ricciardo - at a loss to explain his performance in qualifying, and seemingly not much better in race trim either. HM: Magnussen - a rather w...
by mario
09 Mar 2024, 19:29
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 465

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024

1. Ollie Bearman . 30 hours ago he was ready for another bog standard F2 weekend. What a performance from the lad! 2. Nico Hulkenberg . A precious point for Haas. I think that pretty much covers it - to me, it was more the maturity that Bearman showed that was impressive (from being able to handle ...
by mario
09 Mar 2024, 19:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Oliver Bearman will be using #38. If memory serves me correct, that number hasn't been raced since Christian Danner in 1989 with Rial. It looks like it would be the first time that somebody raced using that number since Danner in 1989, but technically we have seen that number used during a race wee...
by mario
09 Mar 2024, 12:04
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 18
Views: 401

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

Question: With FP3 complete, but Sainz temporarily out for Bearman, do we have approval to change the predictions or do we need to stick with what we have? I will say that if we don't want to have wholesale editing of our predictions, perhaps we can just sub in Bearman for wherever Sainz was mentio...
by mario
09 Mar 2024, 11:58
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

there are also a number of reasons why the woman in question may have been suspended on full pay for other reasons too, and one option does seem to be a case of protecting an individual against intrusion by the press. Here in the US, it seems weird to call it "suspended" with pay. If it i...
by mario
09 Mar 2024, 11:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Oliver Bearman will be using #38. If memory serves me correct, that number hasn't been raced since Christian Danner in 1989 with Rial. It looks like it would be the first time that somebody raced using that number since Danner in 1989, but technically we have seen that number used during a race wee...
by mario
07 Mar 2024, 18:35
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68501426 This is not a good look. It says "dishonesty", however, no doubt many will interpret this as smothering a whistle blower. It will be interesting where this goes... The thing is, there are also a number of reasons why the woman in question may ...
by mario
07 Mar 2024, 18:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 18
Views: 401

Re: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

The race that demonstrates the power of sportswashing 1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Leclerc 4. Sainz 5. Russell 6. Hamilton 7. Norris 8. Alonso 9. Piastri 10. Stroll Pole: Verstappen Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: None ROTR: Alpine IIDOTR: None DBTMOTR: Sargeant LP: Sargeant FTP: Hulkenberg Y...
by mario
05 Mar 2024, 22:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

And now it seems he is facing a second investigation (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68478049) which has accused him of instructing FIA personnel to fake problems with the circuit, with the objective being to deny the circuit a licence on artificial grounds. I mean, that one might actually ma...
by mario
05 Mar 2024, 14:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

In latest news, bin Suleyman is in trouble for altering the result of a race by ordering Alonso's penalty at Saudi 2023 be removed I had to look that up... you made it sound like he was trying to fiddle the result retrospectively a year later, something that only the Ministry Of Truth could do. And...
by mario
04 Mar 2024, 19:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Bahrain 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 569

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Bahrain 2024

I'm gonna say Haas as a shout out. They actually seemed to get on top of their tire woes. Magnussen stopped the RBs from overtaking him and managed his tires well. Bodes well for the team. But it has to be Stroll. Solid race to get into the points. I guess that those two are probably the best nomin...
by mario
04 Mar 2024, 19:10
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Prompted by a post from this weekend's GP - is Charles le Clerc any good? If this is in relation to his performance in Bahrain, there do seem to have been some problems with his front brakes that would be a mitigating factor. There were radio transmissions during the race from Leclerc's engineer re...
by mario
29 Feb 2024, 17:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 18
Views: 595

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The GP where the faint hopes of a somewhat competitive championship battle are snuffed out by the end of qualifying. 1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Leclerc 4. Alonso 5. Hamilton 6. Russell 7. Sainz Jr 8. Norris 9. Piastri 10. Ricciardo Pole: Verstappen Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Gasly ROTR...
by mario
29 Feb 2024, 17:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Whilst the main focus has been on the investigation into Horner, a smaller piece of news dropped in February that has been raising a few questions about possible conflicts of interest for the FIA. Back on the 19th Feb, Sulayem announced that the FIA had signed their first official clothing partner, ...
by mario
23 Feb 2024, 22:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

That pre-season testing gap... repeat of last year? It seems that most are expecting Red Bull to still maintain a noticeable gap, and the main debate is simply how much of an advantage they will have. That said, what does seem to have caught the eye of some was the consistency of Ferrari's lap time...
by mario
15 Feb 2024, 20:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

What do you think about the 2024 liveries and which one is your favorite? My favorite one is Ferrari's SF24. As much as it kills me to say this, right now its probably Merc's. From the front/side anyway. Ferrari in a close second. The Mercs look pretty classy, but I'd still like it better if they d...
by mario
08 Feb 2024, 21:04
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Its naked carbon. Ah, ok. Then yes, I'm starting to find it a little tiresome at this point. That said, for most of the teams it's probably more important to look "cool" than distinctive. I don't know if it is about "looking cool", or more about teams wanting to eke out addition...
by mario
07 Feb 2024, 20:27
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Rumour with practically no source suggests Adrian Newey has an exit clause which can be triggered by Horner leaving... taking into an ocean full of salt... Newey/Hamilton together at Ferrari?! The rumour seems to have been started by Joe Saward, who posted a tweet that made that particular claim. A...
by mario
06 Feb 2024, 22:07
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Rumor is old Christian was sending photos of a... sensitive area? to a female colleague, which while I like Christian and usually defend his antics, it is something that 100% seems in character. Should be easy to prove/disprove nowadays, and should have a swift resolution if true. The reports about...
by mario
05 Feb 2024, 19:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

It looks like that Andretti is going to sue F1 which would be an interesting story to look into. I haven't seen any credible organisation report that the Andretti's are looking at taking legal action. From what I have seen, the journalists Jean-Michel Desnoues, who works for the French publication ...
by mario
05 Feb 2024, 19:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

If it is what we all think it is, rather than he’s been bullying a colleague or something, then I’m actually surprised this is the first case like this to make headlines. Let’s hope it’s a one off ( :!: ) but if it isn’t I hope others come forward to get a bit of justice. I don’t care who you are, ...
by mario
05 Feb 2024, 14:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7653

Re: 2024 discussion thread

On another note, there are now allegations starting in the Dutch press that Horner is under investigation by Red Bull after a colleague made a formal complaint about 'inappropriate behaviour' by Horner towards them, with an independent legal firm carrying out the investigation. We have no further de...
by mario
05 Feb 2024, 14:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

This is an incredibly negative and unambitious move by Ferrari who should be moving hell or water to tempt Max. It's also a glorified pension plan for Hamilton. Why would Max want to move? There is not the slightest incentive for him to leave a team that is structured to serve him and has Newey at ...
by mario
04 Feb 2024, 09:35
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

So, following on from FOM's statement, we've seen a response from the Andretti's. With regards to not meeting FOM's management, they have put out a statement claiming "We were not aware that the offer of a meeting had been extended and would not decline a meeting with Formula One Management.&qu...
by mario
04 Feb 2024, 09:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

Apparently Peter Windsor thinks Red Bull have offered Alex Albon a drive for 2025... Make of that what you will, but unexpected Perez to Merc? Albon to Red Bull is plausible, given Perez's contract expires at the end of this year - I doubt Red Bull will keep him on based on his performances last ye...
by mario
01 Feb 2024, 22:05
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

The only big name driver out of contract in 2025 is Alonso - however, whilst Alonso has remained competitive so far, he would be 44 years old in 2025. Time is not on Alonso's side, and if Mercedes want another driver to replace Hamilton, I expect they'd want a driver for the long term. Sainz might ...
by mario
01 Feb 2024, 21:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

That does seem unnecessarily complicated. And if the line about skipping a meeting is true, then yeah, like what the hell Michael? But FOM's other reasons seem weak at best. That said, if they truly believe you need genuinely competitive teams with factory engine deals, is this a conspiracy to put ...