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by IceG
24 Mar 2024, 10:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 IIDOTR
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Australian GP 2024 IIDOTR

(1) Sainz - the redundant second driver at Ferrari demonstrating how to get a new job. Looks a much better prospect than Hamilton at the moment.

(2) Pitwall and driver teamwork by Ferrari, Mclaren and Haas - they all seem to have worked out that the way to win is not screw each other up.
by IceG
24 Mar 2024, 10:08
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 ROTR
Replies: 19
Views: 384

Re: Australian GP 2024 ROTR

(1) Race Control for not throwing an immediate red flag when there is a car upside across the track in the middle of a series of bends and with a driver still in the car. Sure it would have been the same situation as a VSC, except the points would have been awarded for the positions at the end of th...
by IceG
23 Mar 2024, 08:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7652

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Qualifying: Sainz was very good - faster than Leclerc - and the Ferraris look competitive vs. the Red Bulls. Sainz' ability to turn in especially was remarkable and his recovery from illness very impressive, showing fitness and motivation for wherever he is heading in 2025. I think Leclerc overdrove...
by IceG
22 Mar 2024, 13:58
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Australian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 13
Views: 223

Re: 2024 Australian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

The 2024 "Nice mullet mate" Australian F1 Grand Prix 1. Charles Leclerc 2. Max Verstappen 3. Lando Norris 4. Carlos Sainz Jr. 5. Sergio Perez 6. Oscar Piastri 7. Fernando Alonso 8. George Russell 9. Daniel Ricciardo 10. Lewis Hamilton Pole: Charles Leclerc Fastest Lap: Charles Leclerc Firs...
by IceG
11 Mar 2024, 15:16
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

Seems that Ricciardo's poor race may have been down to the pit crew being useless:

www.grandprix.com.au/fan-zone/news/ricc ... un-to-16th

so perhaps we can give him a break?
by IceG
09 Mar 2024, 18:39
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

Stroll - unforced error in the same place as practice.

Sauber looked dire.

Alpine looked weak.

Ricciardo looked poor.
by IceG
08 Mar 2024, 12:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7652

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Carlos Sainz has been replaced by Bearman for the Saudi Grand prix due to appendicitis - hope he gets will in time for Australia and good luck to young Oliver Bearman. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68511360 So that is a point dropped in my predicament predictions. Won't edit but for the record: ROTR:...
by IceG
08 Mar 2024, 10:51
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 2024 Saudi Arabian "Monza in tunnels" F1 Grand Prix 1. Verstappen 2. Russell 3. Alonso 4. Sainz 5. Perez 6. Leclerc 7. Hamilton 8. Norris 9. Piastri 10. Hulkenberg Pole: Verstappen Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Bottas ROTR: RB Visa Cashapp - intrateam shenanigans again IIDO...
by IceG
03 Mar 2024, 08:47
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 140
Views: 7652

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Looks like Piastri and Alonso had some kind of sixth sense. It seems that Alpine's aero designer, Dirk de Beer, and the technical director have resigned. Did they not fire half their senior staff last year to bring in new blood and concentrate on 2024? Given their lamentable performance at Bahrain y...
by IceG
02 Mar 2024, 16:52
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

Nothing remotely infinitely improbable occured.
by IceG
02 Mar 2024, 16:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 803

Re: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024

(1) The state of F1: fell asleep at one point during the race.

(2) VisaCashAppRB/Scuderia Alpha Tauri/Scuderia Toro Rosso/Minardi giving Haas a place or two.
by IceG
01 Mar 2024, 00:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 18
Views: 595

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

2024 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix: 1. Verstappen 2. Hamilton 3. Leclerc 4. Alonso 5. Russell 6. Sainz 7. Perez 8. Norris 9. Piastri 10. Ricciardo Pole: Verstappen Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Zhou ROTR: Pitstop-related shenanigans IIDOTR: Nothing infinitely impossible occurs DBTMOTR: Stroll LP...
by IceG
04 Feb 2024, 16:59
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

When Mercedes ask Toto what he needs to win the WDC/WCC in 2025, he will reply "a multiple WDC who is not called Alonso". So that's Max to Mercedes in 2025 with Albon and Ricciardo at Red Bull, and Sainz at Aston Martin replacing Alonso or the boss's son. Meanwhile only Mclaren will have a...
by IceG
02 Feb 2024, 12:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

Looking at this from Hamilton's point of view: (1) He is a brilliant driver who has achieved everything to which an an F1 driver could possibly aspire - except win a race/championship in a Ferrari (2) Ferrari build superb race-winning but edgy F1 cars (3) Hamilton is highly adaptable and can also ou...
by IceG
01 Feb 2024, 10:29
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68163799

and other sources...

Is this nonsense fake news, a bad move for Lewis, or the greatest coup in F1 history?

Thoughts?
by IceG
01 Dec 2023, 22:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1360831

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

The 2023/24 silly season was not at all silly. Not even a will he/won't he of any significance. Next season will start as 2023 ended. No change in driver line up anywhere on the grid. Remember Niko Rosberg retiring just after the season's ending? There are a number of senior drivers out there who m...
by IceG
29 Nov 2023, 13:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15265

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

Spectoremg wrote: 28 Nov 2023, 18:45 This is a great read.
Only one nomination: Haas. 10 million seasons with deadbeat drivers and zero ambition. It must piss Andretti off just a bit.
Andretti: "Your F1 teams sucks!"

Haas/Steiner: "Yes, but at least we have a team!"
by IceG
27 Nov 2023, 23:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 IIDOTY
Replies: 4
Views: 1930

Re: 2023 IIDOTY

Really pleased to see Williams emerge from the mess of the past few years. A proper focussed F1 only team with a long and distinguished heritage adds class to the sport. They are not there to sell fizzy drinks or cars or whatever, they are there to compete and achieve the best they can. The patience...
by IceG
26 Nov 2023, 15:39
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15265

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

The Americanisation, commercialisation and cheapening of Formula 1: - Stupid ticket prices/treatment of fans in the land of the free - Unknown dis-interested celebrities being name-checked by dis-interested commentators - Too many races and sprints within races - Too many street circuits (but Las Ve...
by IceG
26 Nov 2023, 15:31
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 4187

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023

Yuki, Yuki, Yuki - brilliant effort and led the race
by IceG
26 Nov 2023, 15:30
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

Yup Jorge Martin's intertake was optimistic. And ye gods Moto GP bikes have become ugly.

But if the pitcrew infringements affect the race or championship results...
by IceG
24 Nov 2023, 15:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 16
Views: 6393

Re: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 Abu Dhabi (count-back for 2nd place in the WCC) F1 Grand Prix 1. Verstappen (25+1) 2. Leclerc (18) 3. Perez (15) 4. Norris (12) 5. Russell (10) 6. Piastri (8) 7. Hamilton (6) 8. Sainz (4) 9. Alonso (2) 10. Ocon (1) PP: Verstappen FL: Verstappen First Retirement: Zhou ROTR: Haas IIDOTR: Nobo...
by IceG
19 Nov 2023, 08:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 7535

Re: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023

The drain cover - that is all.
by IceG
19 Nov 2023, 08:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Nevada 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 5704

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Nevada 2023

The race was one of the best this season which given that the teams are all exhausted and the track/venue was criticised so much in advance makes it a good candidate. Slick surfaces and sane DRS zones made overtaking a skill again. Ocon and Stroll provided unexpected results, I'll give it to Stroll ...
by IceG
19 Nov 2023, 00:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1360831

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Spectoremg wrote: 18 Nov 2023, 23:14 Purpose built street circuit, the start line could have been anywhere - but let's make it a short squirt into a hairpin - what could go wrong?
Having the pit entrance inside the left-hander just before the finish line might be fun, like Sao Paolo but closer and without a wall...
by IceG
17 Nov 2023, 13:10
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 14
Views: 4327

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 "I lost my way on the way to Las Vegas to lose my wages" Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix 1. Leclerc 2. Verstappen 3. Alonso 4. Perez 5. Hamilton 6. Russell 7. Norris 8. Sainz 9. Piastri 10. Albon Pole: Leclerc Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Sargeant ROTR: The event - another* g...
by IceG
05 Nov 2023, 22:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Brazil 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 6433

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Brazil 2023

Alonso in the Aston Martin - that was marvelous stuff
by IceG
05 Nov 2023, 22:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 5991

Re: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2023

Take your pick:

Mercedes were performance dire

Alfa Romeo were reliability dire

One out of two Ferraris was reliability dire the other was dire-adjacent

I would pick Mercedes.
by IceG
03 Nov 2023, 15:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Sao Paolo Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 12
Views: 3825

Re: 2023 Sao Paolo Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix Rejects 404 Page not Found S1: Verstappen S2: Norris S3: Hamilton S4: Perez S5: Sainz S6: Leclerc S7: Russell S8: Ocon 1. Hamilton 2. Norris 3. Verstappen 4. Leclerc 5. Russell 6. Sainz 7. Piastri 8. Ricciardo 9. Albon 10. Gasly PP: Norris FL: Verstappen First Retire...
by IceG
30 Oct 2023, 00:55
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Mexico 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 5700

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Mexico 2023

Norris and Ricciardo. One from the back of the grid, the other from almost the back of his career. Norris' drive was brilliant and really showed how far ahead he is of the excellent Piastri. Put him in a Red bull and lets see how dominant Max is. Ricciardo just because he is a top bloke doing what h...
by IceG
30 Oct 2023, 00:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Mexico 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 8262

Re: Reject of the Race - Mexico 2023

(1) Team - Aston Martin: struggled all the way through the weekend with an overambitious hero of yesteryear and the son of teh team's owner. They really do have a problem with lack of race-winning drivers now. For all the good and bad reasons for the results oday, they showed that they are not champ...
by IceG
28 Oct 2023, 09:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 13
Views: 3615

Re: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 "Checo Perez contract review and extension assessment" Mexican F1 Grand Prix 1. Verstappen 2. Norris 3. Perez 4. Leclerc 5. Hamilton 6. Sainz 7. Piastri 8. Russell 9. Albon 10. Bottas PP: Verstappen FL: Ricciardo First Retirement: Alonso ROTR: Aston Martin IIDOTR: No-one DBTMOTR: ...
by IceG
22 Oct 2023, 22:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - USA 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 5803

Re: Reject of the Race - USA 2023

(1) Checo whining on and trying to get Russell penalised

(2) The Aston Martin upgrade package - what has really happened there?
by IceG
22 Oct 2023, 22:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - USA 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 4345

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - USA 2023

(1) yeah, Tsunoda - did not expect that

(2) also Stroll - he ran he new package, which Alonso rejected as not an improvement, and scored points
by IceG
21 Oct 2023, 23:27
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1360831

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

It occurred to me that the format should be: Friday: - Practise - Sprint Qualy Saturday: - Race Qualy - Sprint Sunday: - Race so that the less important qualy happens whilst most people are at work (Friday) and that the jeopardy of trying hard for the race qualy could impact on the sprint. Also, par...
by IceG
20 Oct 2023, 14:07
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 United States Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 13
Views: 3883

Re: 2023 United States Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 “Pictures of unknown American sportsmen, rappers and their squeezes” interrupted by the United States of America F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas S1: Verstappen S2: Norris S3: Russell S4: Perez S5: Hamilton S6: Leclerc S7: Sainz S8: Alonso 1: Verstappen 2: Norris 3: Hamilton 4: ...
by IceG
08 Oct 2023, 19:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1360831

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Terrible race for Perez, Stroll and Sargeant. Perez has still not settled into "take second and enjoy it" mode, making many mistakes and being in the wrong place all the time. Surely his time at Red Bull is limited to a maximum of one more season. Stroll was terrible all weekend. With his ...
by IceG
08 Oct 2023, 18:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Qatar 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 5812

Re: Reject of the Race - Qatar 2023

1= The circuit - totally inappropriate for F1 in its current and previous forms

1= The tyres - well at least it was better than Indy 2005

3 All the drivers who managed to get track limits penalties, especially Perez, Gasly and Stroll
by IceG
08 Oct 2023, 18:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Qatar 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 3958

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Qatar 2023

(1) Alfa Romeo - totally unexpected but excellent results