Search found 751 matches

by Row Man Gross-Gene
25 Mar 2024, 13:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

:badoer: Have to say the decision not to call a red flag is very questionable given this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDltOg-exCM I mean, the VSC was called more or less instantly, and the only driver realtively close was Stroll, was A.) Close enough a red flag would have made little difference,...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
22 Mar 2024, 16:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

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 Row Man Gross-Gene
22 Mar 2024, 12:49
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. Leclerc
3. Perez
4. Sainz
5. Hamilton
6. Alonso
7. Russell
8. Norris
9. Piastri
10. Stroll

Pole: Verstappen
Fastest Lap: Verstappen
First Retirement: Bottas
ROTR: Williams
IIDOTR: Alonso
DBTMOTR: Magnussen
LP: Magnussen
FTP: Hulkenberg
YF: Ocon
Worst Team: Haas
by Row Man Gross-Gene
21 Mar 2024, 14:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

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. Fair enough, though I'm reminded of the old Mark Twain quote &quo...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
20 Mar 2024, 20:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

mario wrote: 20 Mar 2024, 19:36 sanctions in place make Nikita effectively unemployable in practice.
Not his driving ability? :D
by Row Man Gross-Gene
11 Mar 2024, 00:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

Following in the mighty footsteps of USF1!
by Row Man Gross-Gene
09 Mar 2024, 18:33
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 781

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024

I’m on board with Lance throwing it into the wall.
by Row Man Gross-Gene
08 Mar 2024, 19:30
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

This is way OT, but there are a number of parents on this forum, but are there any grandparents? Feel free to ignore, but this Bearman thing just made me feel old for having a kid born in 2005, made me wonder about it.
by Row Man Gross-Gene
08 Mar 2024, 16:39
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 Row Man Gross-Gene
08 Mar 2024, 14:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Paul Hayes wrote: 08 Mar 2024, 12:19 born the year Alonso won his first title!
Shite, he's the age of my daughter! Damn, I'm old
by Row Man Gross-Gene
07 Mar 2024, 20:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

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 Row Man Gross-Gene
06 Mar 2024, 22:10
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

24 Bonesaw Winternationals

1. Verstappen
2. Perez
3. Leclerc
4. Hamilton
5. Sainz
6. Russell
7. Norris
8. Piastri
9. Alonso
10. Tsunoda

Pole: Leclerc
Fastest Lap: Verstappen
First Retirement: Bottas
ROTR: Gasly
IIDOTR: Hamilton
DBTMOTR: Stroll
LP: Sargeant
FTP: Magnussen
YF: Gasly
Worst Team: Sauber
by Row Man Gross-Gene
05 Mar 2024, 18:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Jos in his glassiest of glass houses tossing stones...absolutely classic
by Row Man Gross-Gene
28 Feb 2024, 15:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

If WEC is on Max, I might actually see a little bit of it this season. And I love having F1TV too. Thing is, without a basic cable Speed channel or something like it, I'm not going to be seeing much other motorsport. That's probably ok at this point, but Speed was how I got started on F1 in the fir...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
27 Feb 2024, 20:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 18
Views: 595

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

I'm going to give it a try 2024 Wow it's early GP 1. Verstappen 2. Leclerc 3. Hamilton 4. Perez 5. Russell 6. Norris 7. Alonso 8. Piastri 9. Gasly 10. Ocon Pole: Leclerc Fastest Lap: Russell First Retirement: Bottas ROTR: Haas IIDOTR: Alonso DBTMOTR: Bottas LP: Magnussen FTP: Hulkenberg YF: Bottas W...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
27 Feb 2024, 19:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

I cannot believe that me, the board's resident grumpy old man is the one saying this, but the question now is: "Is there some limit to the races you will watch live "? I find myself coming back to this as it was (quietly) announced this week that the WEC will be on MAX this season. So you...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
22 Feb 2024, 14:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Formula One Predicament Predictions Results!
Replies: 8
Views: 322

Re: 2023 Formula One Predicament Predictions Results!

I could have said the same pre-dropped scores... But as always I seem to have a usual rival in RAK. Doc? what happened to your regular account? Logged out of my account on my devices, forgot my password, can't reset my password due to a 404 page not found error. https://www.gprejects.com/forum/view...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
21 Feb 2024, 14:27
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Formula One Predicament Predictions Results!
Replies: 8
Views: 322

Re: 2023 Formula One Predicament Predictions Results!

temporary wrote: 21 Feb 2024, 06:47
MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx wrote: 21 Feb 2024, 00:41 Tucked happily under the lovely Rachel-I shall take that :P :)
I could have said the same pre-dropped scores...

But as always I seem to have a usual rival in RAK.
Doc? what happened to your regular account?
by Row Man Gross-Gene
15 Feb 2024, 19:54
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

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 Row Man Gross-Gene
09 Feb 2024, 21:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Jarvis wrote: 09 Feb 2024, 18:30 Visa Cash App RB have launched their 2024 livery and it is looking awesome.
It looks how I thought the 2024 Toro Rosso would look in 2016, which is a compliment.
by Row Man Gross-Gene
09 Feb 2024, 16:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

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 additional weight savings ...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
07 Feb 2024, 20:47
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Wallio wrote: 07 Feb 2024, 16:17 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.
by Row Man Gross-Gene
07 Feb 2024, 15:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Jarvis wrote: 07 Feb 2024, 15:35 Alpine have launched their 2024 Livery.
Is it just me, or is it feeling like we're going to have a lot of cars with black as the base color this year?
by Row Man Gross-Gene
06 Feb 2024, 16:29
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 Row Man Gross-Gene
02 Feb 2024, 03:47
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

Finally a decent silly season! It’s been lame for quite some time. This is exactly what we needed. I can’t wait to read Toto’s recriminations! Absolutely epic! It does have a winding-down feel to it though, I hope he can win some races. And I can’t wait to compare his one-lap pace to Leclerc’s.
by Row Man Gross-Gene
24 Jan 2024, 22:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Unfortunately this is the future of F1 now, I think. It’s Visa Cash App RB now and soon it’ll be the ‘YouBetchaBest NFTs Ever Grand Prix of UAE’ There is a danger of forgetting that teams could be rather unsubtle about advertising in the past either - after all, you had Yeoman Credit/Bowmaker from ...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
23 Jan 2024, 21:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Spanish GP moving to Madrid street circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 672

Re: Spanish GP moving to Madrid street circuit

There had been a few rumours floating around that Liberty Media were looking at moving the Spanish GP to a new venue, and now it has been confirmed that a new street circuit in Madrid will be joining the calendar in 2026, with a ten year deal signed with the Ifema Madrid group (the consortium which...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
20 Jan 2024, 23:34
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Jarvis wrote: 20 Jan 2024, 20:56 According to Bernie Ecclestone, Max would win even in a McLaren, Ferrari, or Mercedes. Do you agree with him?
If he means the odd race, maybe 1-3 races, sure, could be. If he means the championship, he’s delusional. (Caveat, this is talking about the 2023 season)
by Row Man Gross-Gene
19 Jan 2024, 14:07
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Mind you, it could be said that this site provides many examples of teams that fell into that category too... I'll be honest, I have way more respect for the reject drivers in what obstacles they had to deal with and overcome than I have for the reject teams who provided those obstacles. I'm sure I...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
16 Jan 2024, 15:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

You've covered it Mario. I acknowledge my desires are purely what makes sense to me as a fan. I'd like a more competitive team in Haas' entry and they seem to be treading water at this point. Nobody believes they are maxing out their budget. As irrational as it might be, I'd love for FOM or the FIA,...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
12 Jan 2024, 16:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

RE Haas, Mark Hughes thinks it's likely a sale will happen. I'm hoping he's right. Give Andretti a chance I say. What do you think Andretti will be able to do with it, if they buy the Haas outfit? For now, Gene Haas is insisting that he has no interest in selling - whether that is simply a negotiat...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
11 Jan 2024, 16:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

And also is there some limit to the number of races you will watch? I cannot believe that me, the board's resident grumpy old man is the one saying this, but the question now is: "Is there some limit to the races you will watch live "? I watch all of F1 practice, qualis, sprints, and race...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
09 Jan 2024, 14:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Good to see that the FIA/F1 have simply decided that the concept of a saturation point simply doesn't apply to them. I'm curious how this saturation point works for everyone. Please tell me about it. For me, I can make room for about 1 sporting event per weekend, but with a few instances a year whe...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
05 Jan 2024, 16:39
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 141
Views: 7658

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Good to see that the FIA/F1 have simply decided that the concept of a saturation point simply doesn't apply to them. I'm curious how this saturation point works for everyone. Please tell me about it. For me, I can make room for about 1 sporting event per weekend, but with a few instances a year whe...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
27 Dec 2023, 13:55
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: 1967 German GP video on YouTube
Replies: 3
Views: 2218

Re: 1967 German GP video on YouTube

It sucks when they block stuff that they don't even make available on their own service. I should say that I am not the one who put that up on Youtube.
by Row Man Gross-Gene
12 Dec 2023, 16:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1362355

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

The way Max dominated the whole season. I don't think we're going to see such domination from any driver in the next few years at least. I hope you're right, i really do. And yet I suspect that until there is a major rules change, there will continue to be dominance by one team and driver. It will ...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
30 Nov 2023, 17:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 6199

Re: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023

many people view Charles is another Trulli. That is absolutely hilarious, I guess there is no accounting for intelligence. If I was going to make an unflattering comparison about Charles, the worst I could say is he's not dissimilar to a modern JPM. I mean he's better than JPM, but another Trulli i...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
30 Nov 2023, 14:09
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15269

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

One factor that nobody on here has yet considered is Deadbeat Teammate of the Race statistics. Does anybody have that data to compare teammates against? That's a legit way to look at it, but it will probably undersell Perez's bona fides as a RotY candidate. His car was too fast to leave him very ma...
by Row Man Gross-Gene
29 Nov 2023, 21:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 6199

Re: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023

Carlos Sainz "Can we finally stop asking if he's better than Charles now?" Were there a lot of people really wondering about this? I like Carlos, I think he's a good fit for that team and a quick and safe pair of hands. He makes one or two fewer mistakes per season than Leclerc, but in ou...