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by Wallio
27 Mar 2024, 14:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

In more Williams news, it appears that Logan may end up with the repaired tub next race, while Albon keeps Sargent's old one. And while yes the logic makes some sense (the engine and gearbox are tied to drivers not tubs, and swapping them is very tedious) its another bad deal for poor Logan.
by Wallio
25 Mar 2024, 12:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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 Wallio
24 Mar 2024, 15:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 ROTR
Replies: 21
Views: 464

Re: Australian GP 2024 ROTR

Williams - Ok, you gambled on it being a race of attrition, and there being points for the minnows and......there was! Oh, it was Haas and VCARB that scored......whoops. Well at least you didn't ruin your second driver's confidence over it......oh. Well hey, you at least will have a spare chassis n...
by Wallio
23 Mar 2024, 11:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

There was an interesting interview just a few days ago on The Race site site that indicates part of the problem seems to have been a decision by Vowles to push for major internal reforms within Williams, particularly with respect to their development programmes and production cycles. Williams were,...
by Wallio
22 Mar 2024, 16:30
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Rob Dylan wrote: 22 Mar 2024, 11:57 Albon crashing again after this would be instant ROTY material
FTFY
by Wallio
22 Mar 2024, 15:04
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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 di...
by Wallio
10 Mar 2024, 22:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

That makes infinitely more sense.
by Wallio
10 Mar 2024, 14:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

Har1MAS1415 wrote: 10 Mar 2024, 11:16 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?
by Wallio
10 Mar 2024, 14:39
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 784

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2024

Lando Norris - As someone who drag raced for years, bathplug off. We flinch and the red light comes on, you got a gimme son. More serious nominations: Lance Stroll - As DC said, you're not a rookie anymore. VARBZ - Something something Red Bull clone, something something domination. Kick Peter Saube...
by Wallio
05 Mar 2024, 17:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

dr-baker wrote: 05 Mar 2024, 17:33
Then thought that it was a homophone for the FIA Press...
I mean, he thinks he's one and the same with the press!
by Wallio
05 Mar 2024, 16:03
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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 Wallio
02 Mar 2024, 20:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 804

Re: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024

Just watched the race highlights on the Formula One YouTube channel. They showed Bottas having a 52 second pit stop, but showed nothing as to why Sargeant finished so far behind Bottas. That’s rejectful in itself if you ask me. Logan had an extra stop to change steering wheels, which coupled with h...
by Wallio
02 Mar 2024, 17:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 804

Re: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024

3.) Logan Sargent - Does he stay in the seat until Miami? 2.) Zak Brown - The way he cried all winter, you swear the VCARBZ would be 3/4 every race. Instead, they can't pass a Haas, and the Mclaren's looked slow. 1.) Yuki Tsunoda - Trying to crash into Riccardio twice on the cool-down lap? Really? H...
by Wallio
28 Feb 2024, 18:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Row Man Gross-Gene wrote: 28 Feb 2024, 15:12 That's good to know, but I'm unlikely to get it because I already have too many streaming services, or rather they are getting too expensive.
Ain't that the truth!
by Wallio
27 Feb 2024, 20:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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 Wallio
27 Feb 2024, 17:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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 Wallio
20 Feb 2024, 16:05
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Brawn GP Documentary
Replies: 2
Views: 240

Brawn GP Documentary

While I know I'm pretty late to the party, I took this break between the launches and testing to watch the Brawn GP doc that is on Disney+ (there are only so many "enhanced" photos of sidepods you can look at). A few thoughts: - Like most things he's involved with, it's very good in spite ...
by Wallio
15 Feb 2024, 19:35
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Jarvis wrote: 15 Feb 2024, 17:06 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.
by Wallio
07 Feb 2024, 16:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Its naked carbon. Funny how what was the epitome of cool in the late '90s/early '00s is now just so blah. Everyone must be close to the weight limit again, which is wild as the cars are so damn heavy anymore. Mclaren actually abandoned their video boards last year after only a handful of races (and ...
by Wallio
06 Feb 2024, 19:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

CoopsII wrote: 06 Feb 2024, 18:53 Wasn’t Horner having an affair with Ginger Spice when his partner was pregnant with his child? And then he left her when the child was months old?
Yes. He seems easily distracted by pretty women.
by Wallio
06 Feb 2024, 16:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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.
by Wallio
06 Feb 2024, 16:43
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? Ah yes, the only motorsport "journalist" with less credibility than Jenna Fryer. Why would Max want to move? While I agree with you Mario, to play...
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 22:35
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

I know some people dislike Hamilton, and I know some of those people feel that way because of the colour of his skin (it's true, don't pretend it isn't), but this feels like a fantastic way for Hamilton to sign off from F1, and I feel a good chunk of the F1 fans that aren't racist pricks will get b...
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 19:55
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 p...
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 19:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

Pointrox wrote: 01 Feb 2024, 19:42


Hell has officially frozen over. Hamilton has been supported by Merc (through their then ownership of Mclaren) since......2003? 2004? Absolute insanity. I love it.
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 15:50
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

CART/Champ Car proved in the early 2000s, that this is actually a net gain.......in the very short term. Cities/promoters will pay big bucks to have a "party where a race breaks out" (actual CART quote), you don't need an actual track, and people usually do attend.....and then 3 or 4 years...
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 15:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Is this worse or better than the Team Lotus/Lotus-Renault shambles from 2011? Eh, this is closer to Williams officially running cars as "Iso-Marlboro" for two years than the two Lotuses or "BMW Sauber Ferrari". Also, to Mario's point, don't forget, the beloved MP4-X branding on ...
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 15:34
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

Does this all boil down to the F1 teams, manufacturers etc not wanting to give up any of their profits to another team? Yes. They claim that a customer engine deal is a hindrance to any new team.....despite all the customer deals currently. This is their "official" reasoning for inviting ...
by Wallio
01 Feb 2024, 15:29
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

To steal a line from Cody Rhodes: "So, uh, what do you guys wanna talk about?" With it now (allegedly) confirmed, it really puts that photo of Lewis that Merc put on Instagram last week in perspective. He looked absolutely miserable. Must have done his seat fit and a session in the sim and...
by Wallio
10 Jan 2024, 15:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

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 Wallio
09 Jan 2024, 15:55
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 142
Views: 7691

Re: 2024 discussion thread

The whole "Kick Sauber Stake Romero" thing is mildly amusing to me. I don't watch any type of gaming streams, but my friends who do tell me that Kick is quite literally Twitch with blackjack and hookers (sports betting and nudity), so that's funny if nothing else. Not sure how many others ...
by Wallio
30 Nov 2023, 17:31
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

I like the idea of drafting Albon because in a snake-type draft, you'd get another medium/high pick, so maybe you could get an Albon and Piastri or Sainz, where if you took Leclerc, you'd end up with someone like Stroll as your second pick. I genuinely think he'd be the best driver for a new team T...
by Wallio
30 Nov 2023, 16:15
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

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 outright speed, it's not super close. Yes, there were. It's partly because Spain is abs...
by Wallio
30 Nov 2023, 16:07
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15269

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

I guess that comes down to how closely you tie it into the WDC rankings alone, and how much of it is based on relative performances and how that compares to expectations of performance. After all, to some extent the IIDOTR and IIDOTY awards do rely on the latter concept, given that it relies on a d...
by Wallio
29 Nov 2023, 19:13
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15269

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

I guess it comes from the opinion that Perez was sometimes, at best, an irrelevance to Red Bull, and sometimes became more of a liability (not just to his team, but to other drivers as well). If Perez had managed to finish in 2nd place all season long, his theoretical score would have been 396 poin...
by Wallio
28 Nov 2023, 18:10
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15269

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

I don't get all the Perez nominations personally. Yes, he had a "bad" year and made numerous mistakes, and yes I nominated him for more than one ROTR, but let's be realistic here, he finished P2 and had the second most wins on anyone. 21 out of the 22 drivers this year would have taken tha...
by Wallio
27 Nov 2023, 02:20
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 - OK the team let him down Sunday, but he did Jack all of you know what Friday and Saturday. As a Reddit post I saw today asked: "Can we finally stop asking if he's better than Charles now?"
by Wallio
20 Nov 2023, 01:48
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1364605

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

So after watching all weekend I have a new "complaint" about the Vegas track. It's just too bloody big, both in terms of length and in width. Let me explain. The two main things even the detractors would admit was that the track was going to be insanely fast, and the cars blasting through ...
by Wallio
20 Nov 2023, 01:44
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 $200 in store credit fans received as an apology. Buy a hat peasants!
by Wallio
18 Nov 2023, 16:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1364605

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Autosport have written an article explaining why spectators were ejected. Apparently all the Thursday one day pass holders have been given a $200 voucher to spend in the official F1 merchandise store. I have ti check with my nieces. Do the kids still say "oof"? Because that's a pretty fre...