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- 03 Jul 2022, 17:13
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Great Britain 2022
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2924
Re: Reject of the Race - Great Britain 2022
First F1 race I watched in quite a while, so let’s get to it: 1st: Daniel Ricciardo : Utterly useless, especially in a race of attrition where he could make up ground. Instead, he gets beaten by Latifi and gets lapped. If this isn’t the best 1999 Damon Hill impersonation I don’t know what is. 2nd: Y...
- 18 Jul 2021, 21:11
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - GB (RESULTS)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4356
Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Great Britain
1st) Charles Leclerc : Moral victor of today, and honestly should have been the overall victor, but alas that was not to be. 2nd) Alpine : Good job all around for the boys in blue, especially Alonso for his sprint race. Honorable Mentions: Lance Stroll : For having the measure of his much more exper...
- 18 Jul 2021, 21:02
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Great Britain (RESULTS)
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11022
Re: Reject of the Race - Great Britain
Haven't posted in a while, but that race was something else (and not in a good way); might as well get the nominations out: 1st) The FIA/Stewarding : Wading through the utter shite that is the Motorsport.com comments sections, there was one comment that seemed to have it right. Either this was a rac...
- 25 Jun 2017, 16:21
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - ROTR Thread
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6253
Re: 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - ROTR Thread
Honestly, both Vettel and Hamilton should be joint ROTR. Should Vettel have been punished? Yes, definitely. Should he have been DQ'd? Perhaps. That said, Hamilton should have been given a penalty as well. Both were quite unsportsmanlike. Ocon and Bottas also get black marks for ruining their teammat...
- 27 Nov 2016, 17:21
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Who will be the next NEW F1 world champion?
- Replies: 215
- Views: 76062
Re: Who will be the next NEW F1 world champion?
Despite my dislike for Red Bull in general I do hope it's Ricciardo. That being said I see "Golden Boy" written all over Max's face so I think that's who will get the lion's share of the support and Ricciardo will be Webber 2.0.
- 27 Nov 2016, 17:15
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: The 2016 GP Rejects Forum Awards
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3253
Re: The 2016 GP Rejects Forum Awards
- Driver of the Year Award = None stood out. Maybe Riccardo but only by a little. - Team of the Year Award = Mercedes might be the obvious choice but I'll say Force India for this one considering that their budget is much smaller than the top three. - Race of the Year Award = Brazil - Rookie of the ...
- 13 Nov 2016, 22:23
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix - Reject of the Race
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3277
Re: 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix - Reject of the Race
1) The FIA/Pirelli: Take your pick on this one. While Grosjean's crash was certainly laughable, I think it wasn't entirely his fault. How many drivers spun or crashed there that were using full wets? Yes Ericsson, Raikkonen and I think Massa were on inters but Vettel (and I think Alonso) spun on ful...
- 28 Aug 2016, 14:52
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Belgian GP - ROTR
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3490
Re: 2016 Belgian GP - ROTR
1) Max Verstappen : Unacceptable driving. Period. The divebomb into La Source was completely unnecessary and on top of that was the most dangerous driver on the grid as others have stated. I don't know if the Dutch fans have gotten to his head, but he ought to be benched for that driving. What a jac...
- 29 May 2016, 15:32
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Monaco GP - Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3258
Re: 2016 Monaco GP - Infinite Improbability Drive of the Rac
1: Perez
2: Sauber, for the entertainment value.
2: Sauber, for the entertainment value.
- 29 May 2016, 15:10
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Monaco GP - Reject of the Race
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6620
Re: 2016 Monaco GP - Reject of the Race
This one is a bit hard since there were quite a few nominations. 1 : Sauber: Complete and utter morons, the both of them. First rule of racing: NEVER HIT YOUR TEAMMATE. Besides, wasn't this the second time they collided into each other? I'm trying to think back this year they nearly did, plus they h...
- 15 May 2016, 14:46
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Spanish GP - Reject of the Race
- Replies: 67
- Views: 7018
Re: 2016 Spanish GP - Reject of the Race
1) Mercedes : This was bound to happen since 2014. While I don't think Rosberg is entirely blameless, Hamilton should've expected what Rosberg was trying to do. This isn't the first time we've seen Rosberg force someone offline (didn't he do it at Bahrain a few years ago?) and should've just waited ...
- 01 May 2016, 22:34
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Russian GP - Reject of the Race
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5449
Re: 2016 Russian GP - Reject of the Race
Kvyat for this one. What was he thinking?!
- 20 Mar 2016, 16:45
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Australian Grand Prix - Reject of the Race
- Replies: 78
- Views: 7582
Re: 2016 Australian Grand Prix - Reject of the Race
I can't really comment on qualifying since I haven't seen it personally, but considering how much crap it has gotten from the motorsport press thus far I will have to at least give it 3rd . It was one of these changes for change's sake decisions that has plagued F1 in recent years, but at least here...
- 25 Oct 2015, 21:25
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2015 United States Grand Prix Discussion Thread
- Replies: 81
- Views: 6829
Re: 2015 United States Grand Prix Discussion Thread
While I do think Hamilton is an insufferable git, for the most part he was the most consistent driver with the most consistent team with the most consistent crew all season out of the top teams. Would I have preferred to see a different champion? Yes, definitely, but aside from Vettel there really i...
- 25 Oct 2015, 21:06
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - 2015 USA
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4334
Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - 2015 USA
1) Rossi: Despite running into the back of Stevens in the beginning he otherwise kept it clean, especially when others decided to play pinball or drive like idiots. If only Alonso's engine and Ricciardo's car decided to pack up... 2) Sainz: Started dead last, had a penalty, and still managed to fini...
- 27 Sep 2015, 21:16
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Silly Season Thread
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 136270
Re: 2016 Silly Season Thread
Just as a quick recap of what has transpired, here is what I have gathered: - Ferrari: Vettel Raikkonen - Mercedes: Hamilton Rosberg - Williams: Bottas Massa - Force India: Hulkenberg Perez - Sauber Nasr Ericsson Now for the single seats (at least on Wikipedia): - Red Bull: Ricciardo - McLaren Butto...
- 27 Sep 2015, 15:13
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Japan
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6359
Re: Reject of the Race - Japan
Fernando Alonso - Yes, the engine sucks but we know that since Melbourne. However bitching about it in public on Honda's home turf is plain dumb. His political approach to holding the paddock hostage over the best seat available has bitten him in the ass and he can't do anything about it anymore. S...
- 07 Sep 2015, 01:56
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Silly Season Thread
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 136270
Re: 2016 Silly Season Thread
Looks like Red Bull are going to split with Renault . Red Bull Mercedes? Red Bull Ferrari? Red Bull Honda? Red Bull Cosworth? Wasn't Red Bull making noises about creating their own in house engine? I mean, granted they are a drinks company but they can make the engine out of recycled cans and use t...
- 07 Sep 2015, 01:53
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Italy 2015
- Replies: 55
- Views: 20764
Re: Reject of the Race - Italy 2015
As much as I want to nominate the entire race; The Stewards and rules about the tires : Set a guideline, follow it, and stick to it. If they have to be measured while in their blankets or whatever, so be it and freaking agree on it. Because really what comes from this is that either Mercedes did und...
- 23 Aug 2015, 15:04
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Belgium 2015
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17320
Re: Reject of the Race - Belgium 2015
I can't see anyone but Williams getting this. Quite slow during the race but the mistake of putting different compounds on the car is what really seals it. About Sebastian Vettel; in defense I can see why he is angry. The guy suffered a catastrophic tire failure coming out one of the more hair raisi...
- 20 Aug 2015, 21:09
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Belgium predictions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1622
Re: Belgium predictions
1. Hamilton
2. Rosberg
3. Vettel
4. Bottas
5. Massa
6. Kvyat
7. Ricciardo
8. Raikkonen
9. Hulkenberg
10. Perez
Pole: Hamilton
FL: Hamilton
ROTR: Lotus; again with reliability woes
IIDOTR: Kvyat
First DNF: Maldonado; gearbox failure
MLP: Verstappen
DBTMOTR: Raikkonen
DNQ: None
2. Rosberg
3. Vettel
4. Bottas
5. Massa
6. Kvyat
7. Ricciardo
8. Raikkonen
9. Hulkenberg
10. Perez
Pole: Hamilton
FL: Hamilton
ROTR: Lotus; again with reliability woes
IIDOTR: Kvyat
First DNF: Maldonado; gearbox failure
MLP: Verstappen
DBTMOTR: Raikkonen
DNQ: None
- 20 Aug 2015, 21:02
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2016 Silly Season Thread
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 136270
Re: 2016 Silly Season Thread
I heard the same news from Netherlands in the Telegraaf I think, it came out that rumour. As for Hulkenberg - well, whilst it seems he was the fan favourite for the position, at the same time Ferrari have had multiple opportunities to hire Hulkenberg and have refused to hire him on every occasion, ...
- 26 Jul 2015, 14:43
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Hungary
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6563
Re: Your Reject of the Race - Hungary
Like what East Londoner and Enforcer said, Everyone in the field barring Vettel, Alonso, and the Manors . First, there's Hamilton . Drove like a complete jackass today. Had a less than stellar start which saw him swamped, outbraked himself and then blamed it on Rosberg, toiled around for a bit and t...
- 07 Jul 2015, 20:35
- Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
- Topic: The RobotWars/BattleBots Thread
- Replies: 123
- Views: 39087
Re: The RobotWars/BattleBots Thread
IT'S BACK! Well, Battlebots that is; found this Youtube of the various new fights. https://www.youtube.com/user/mattman154/videos Quite a few of the veterans are back, including some of the original bots like Nightmare and Warhead. Looks like it's faithful to the original though I hope that in later...
- 05 Jul 2015, 13:46
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - 2015 GB
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4618
Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - 2015 GB
1) Manor
2) Nobody
Not saying this was an awful race but it could've been so much better than it was.
2) Nobody
Not saying this was an awful race but it could've been so much better than it was.
- 21 Jun 2015, 20:02
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Austria
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4810
Re: Reject of the Race - Austria
Kobayashi (if he's interested in coming back to Ferrari). Pretty certain Ferrari is done with Kobayashi after he turned down a GT drive to go and waste a year with Caterham. On the other hand, I believe Daniel Ricciardo is free for 2016... Seeing Kobayashi at Ferrari is wishful thinking I know, but...
- 21 Jun 2015, 14:21
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Austria
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4810
Re: Reject of the Race - Austria
Kimi Raikkonen deserves this easily. Lackadaisical qualifying should mean that he would have to fight to the top but instead he bins it into Alonso coming out of Remus. Arrivaberne, please give the seat to someone like JEV, Hulkenberg, Bottas, or Kobayashi (if he's interested in coming back to Ferr...
- 07 Jun 2015, 20:02
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Canada 2015
- Replies: 48
- Views: 15385
Re: Reject of the Race - Canada 2015
Grosjean would be a good nomination, once again Lotus as a team fail to maximize their potential. McLaren are also a good shout, but I have to give the award to Daniel Ricciardo . Once again he is beaten by Kvyat and regarding that he achieved one of the drives of 2014 at CGV last year, today he wa...
- 07 Jun 2015, 19:48
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - 2015 Canada
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8853
Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - 2015 Canada
1) Maldonado: kept it clean even with his tires falling off.
2) Tie between Massa and Vettel, for those charges through the field. Yes I know both drivers are capable of doing that but it was impressive.
2) Tie between Massa and Vettel, for those charges through the field. Yes I know both drivers are capable of doing that but it was impressive.
- 07 Jun 2015, 19:45
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Canada 2015
- Replies: 48
- Views: 15385
Re: Reject of the Race - Canada 2015
Grosjean made a good case for it but ultimately I'll have to give it to McLaren . One step forward, 49 steps back. Honorable mention goes to the Canadian Grand Prix . That was a very mediocre race at best especially for this track's standards. EDIT: Oh yeah, Kimi Raikkonen deserves a mention as well...
- 27 May 2015, 21:48
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: ROTR: Monaco 2015
- Replies: 69
- Views: 17807
Re: ROTR: Monaco 2015
It's hard to say who or what is the reject of this race; simply because there are so many of them. Williams were anonymous, McLaren STILL has reliability problems and can't get both cars to finish ever since China (but to their credit, they weren't a complete embarrassment this time) , Massa put his...
- 10 May 2015, 14:12
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - 2015 Spain
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6661
Re: Reject of the Race - 2015 Spain
McLaren, easily. Button was forever stuck in Manorville while Alonso, despite showing some speed to get up to 11th, retired due to faulty brakes.
Oh yeah, and their livery sucks as well.
Oh yeah, and their livery sucks as well.
- 29 Mar 2015, 22:10
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Malaysia
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7912
Re: Your Reject of the Race - Malaysia
Rather than giving a countdown, I think I'll just say Marcus Ericcson gets my nomination. Threw away possible points really early in the race and with no one to blame but himself. Red Bull deserves a mention as well. Okay, the Renault engine isn't great, but Toro Rosso beat them on merit, whilst the...
- 24 Mar 2015, 22:16
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix Predictions
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4880
Re: 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix Predictions
1. Rosberg 2. Hamilton 3. Massa 4. Vettel 5. Raikkonen 6. Grosjean 7. Bottas 8. Sainz 9. Nasr 10. Hulkenberg Pole: Hamilton FL: Rosberg ROTR: Mclaren (engine issues sideline the cars again) IIDOTR: Manor First DNF: Button MLP: Sainz DBTMOTR: Bottas; hasn't recovered 100% from his incident in Austral...
- 15 Mar 2015, 22:40
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Ponderbox
- Replies: 5033
- Views: 1297039
Re: Ponderbox
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-racing-s-f1-future-in-doubt-490864 Hmm... I do remember reading a rumour (and I do emphasise the word "rumour" here) about a month ago that Mateschitz was in talks with Audi about selling the team. This can of course mean only one thing though: A...
- 15 Mar 2015, 22:26
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2015 Australian GP ROTR Thread
- Replies: 105
- Views: 11879
Re: 2015 Australian GP ROTR Thread
Well, several nominations to go around; really anyone except Mercedes would fit here, but I should go into further detail. 3rd: Ferrari, for that failure of a pitstop which ultimately cost Raikkonen his race. It's a good thing the wheel didn't fall off otherwise I'd think they would be in a deep mes...
- 13 Mar 2015, 03:30
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2015 Australian GP Discussion Thread
- Replies: 290
- Views: 21831
- 16 Dec 2014, 22:43
- Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
- Topic: The most anonymous F1 stints
- Replies: 364
- Views: 132729
Re: The most anonymous F1 stints
I keep forgetting that Jordan hired two guys named Ralph Firman and Giorgio Pantano.
- 12 Dec 2014, 20:38
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: The 2014 F1 Rejects Forum Awards
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9181
Re: The 2014 F1 Rejects Forum Awards
The FORMULA 1™ Awards Driver of the Year: 3rd: Daniel Ricciardo. He was electrifying this year and utterly trounced Vettel who was thought to have the measure of him at the beginning of the year. Took the chance to become leader by the horns and it payed off dramatically. 2nd: Fernando Alonso. Whil...
- 23 Nov 2014, 15:14
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Replies: 174
- Views: 16887
Re: 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Congratulations to Hamilton. I might not like the guy, but he did have a great race. Ditto for Massa and Bottas (despite the latter's poor start). Also congratulations to Hulkenberg and Perez for finishing 6th and 7th. Does that mean they take over McLaren, or do double points only apply to podium p...