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by noiceinmydrink
28 Mar 2024, 19:04
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Guardian F1 track quiz
Replies: 9
Views: 39

Re: Guardian F1 track quiz

Gottem all! Some of them not from photos but more from context, the Aintree one in particular.
by noiceinmydrink
28 Mar 2024, 13:48
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 ROTR
Replies: 21
Views: 483

Re: Australian GP 2024 ROTR

Ideally a joint ROTR/IIDOTR for Max's brakes but Willams should probably win it.
by noiceinmydrink
24 Mar 2024, 08:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 ROTR
Replies: 21
Views: 483

Re: Australian GP 2024 ROTR

Williams: Did the best they could considering the circumstances, but it's circumstances that they should've never been in in the first place.
by noiceinmydrink
24 Mar 2024, 08:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Australian GP 2024 IIDOTR
Replies: 14
Views: 378

Re: Australian GP 2024 IIDOTR

It can only be Max Verstappen's rear brake for giving us a result F1 really needed.
by noiceinmydrink
18 Mar 2024, 12:26
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

Pop off Queen! I like Checo but he seems to have a real penchant for outrageous incidents like these - it marred his time in McLaren hugely and he's had some truly awful races over the years (2023 notwithstanding). He's that mould of a driver where there are days like Sakir 2020 where you think &quo...
by noiceinmydrink
13 Mar 2024, 11:35
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

I'm gonna nominate Perez simply because Mario called him a tit in a rare and wonderful moment of venom.
by noiceinmydrink
06 Mar 2024, 19:11
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

Rubbish. 1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Leclerc 4. Sainz 5. Hamilton 6. Russell 7. Norris 8. Piastri 9. Alonso 10. Ricciardo Pole: Verstappen Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Tsunoda ROTR: Sauber IIDOTR: No one DBTMOTR: Tsunoda LP: Sargeant FTP: Tsunoda YF: Zhou mechanical failure Worst Team: S...
by noiceinmydrink
05 Mar 2024, 11:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 804

Re: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2024

Some fair nominations, some baffling ones quite frankly but to disqualify my latter statement I'm going to nominate Absolutely Everyone, INCLUDING Red Bull . The other teams simply haven't done a good enough job to keep the Red Bulls in sight but quite frankly this situation regarding Horner has not...
by noiceinmydrink
27 Feb 2024, 09:47
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 18
Views: 595

Re: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

Alright Stringer, I promise to FINALLY see out an entire season of this. 2024 Pride in the Name of No Pride Flags for You! Bahrain Grand Prix 1. "Can anyone stop Max Verstappen?!" 2. "Not Sergio Perez that's for sure" 3. Sainz 4. Hamilton 5. Piastri 6. Alonso 7. Leclerc 8. Norris...
by noiceinmydrink
27 Feb 2024, 09:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Wilson Fittipaldi, 1943-2024
Replies: 4
Views: 275

Re: Wilson Fittipaldi, 1943-2024

It's sad but I think you have a real knack for these obituaries, thanks for the write up dinizintheoven - RIP Wilson.
by noiceinmydrink
19 Feb 2024, 09:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Formula One Predicament Predictions Results!
Replies: 8
Views: 322

Re: 2023 Formula One Predicament Predictions Results!

Shame I was out of commision for the latter part of the season - but I'm not last so yayyyy
by noiceinmydrink
19 Feb 2024, 09:32
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: The triumphant return of The Gravel Trap
Replies: 1
Views: 1268

Re: The triumphant return of The Gravel Trap

Excellent write-up as always Klon, the work you guys put in is always appreicated!
by noiceinmydrink
16 Feb 2024, 12:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7725

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Wallio wrote: 15 Feb 2024, 19:35 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.
I agree; that Mercedes is beautiful. Proper West McLaren vibes.
by noiceinmydrink
01 Feb 2024, 21:10
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 noiceinmydrink
29 Jan 2024, 10:44
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

Liberty Media has talked about having more street circuits as part of the idea of using the race as a "tent pole" event, which supports other events taking place alongside it (e.g. music concerts) - in which case, it makes sense to have those races in a city that has the infrastructure to...
by noiceinmydrink
27 Jan 2024, 12:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7725

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Is this worse or better than the Team Lotus/Lotus-Renault shambles from 2011?
by noiceinmydrink
27 Jan 2024, 12:00
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

If it's a half street/half permo affair like Melbourne or Montreal I probably wouldn't mind that much. And going by the sim Williams put out it doesn't look too bad (apart from the disgraceful kink in the middle of the lap where if someone goes off they're going to hit a barrier head on at 90 degree...
by noiceinmydrink
24 Jan 2024, 10:13
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

Frankly I'm kinda glad this has got more people and media outlets to talk about how excessive these street tracks are - years now I've felt like I'm banging my head against a wall or preaching to a small choir talking about how much I hate these dimeadozen, medicore, soulless circuits. Other than th...
by noiceinmydrink
19 Jan 2024, 16:33
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7725

Re: 2024 discussion thread

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'm not being totally fair, but there it is. I don't think it's unfair in general but this is one of those inst...
by noiceinmydrink
18 Jan 2024, 19:59
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7725

Re: 2024 discussion thread

I like it. Looks like a Wipeout colour scheme that was left to the cutting room floor.
by noiceinmydrink
25 Aug 2023, 21:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 16
Views: 3924

Re: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

MAX

1) Verstappen
2) Alonso
3) Norris
4) Perez
5) Piastri
6) Hamilton
7) Sainz
8) Leclerc
9) Bottas
10) Ocon

Pole: Verstappen
Fastest Lap: Verstappen
First Retirement: Lawson
ROTR: AlphaTauri
IIDOTR: Bottas
DBTMOTR: Russell
LP: Magnussen
FtP: Lawson
by noiceinmydrink
28 Jul 2023, 12:55
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Belgian GP - Predictions Thread
Replies: 15
Views: 2961

Re: 2023 Belgian GP - Predictions Thread

2023 "Slick Tyres? What are those?" Belgain Grand Prix S1: Verstappen S2: Norris S3: Perez S4: Leclerc S5: Piastri S6: Sainz S7: Russell S8: Hamilton 1: Verstappen 2: Perez 3: Leclerc 4: Sainz 5: Piastri 6: Hamilton 7: Russell 8: Alonso 9: Albon 10: Stroll PP: Verstappen FL: Verstappen Fi...
by noiceinmydrink
25 Jul 2023, 09:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Hungary 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 8616

Re: Reject of the Race - Hungary 2023

*the post above* Very well put, 100% agree with pretty much everything in this post. As for the current state of F1 - I have found myself enjoying qualifying more than the races this year and I'm putting it down to the field is so close that qualifying is exciting but there isn't enough performance...
by noiceinmydrink
24 Jul 2023, 08:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Hungary 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 8616

Re: Reject of the Race - Hungary 2023

We're giving ROTR suggestions for hypotheticals now? Because Gasly might have collided with Ocon? 'Mon now lads. It's gotta be Zhou - he ultimately caused that collision, had a horrific start anyway and didn't do much after the race to redeem it. After he qualified 5th, I was rooting for him super h...
by noiceinmydrink
19 Jul 2023, 13:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Hungarian GP - Predictions Thread
Replies: 19
Views: 2990

Re: 2023 Hungarian GP - Predictions Thread

2023 IV Grand Prix of Fascism 1. Alonso 2. Vertsappen 3. Perez 4. Stroll 5. Russell 6. Sainz 7. Hamilton 8. Tsunoda 9. Ocon 10. Gasly PP: Verstappen FL: Verstappen First Retirement: Zhou ROTR: Ricciardo IIDOTR: Alonso LP: Ricciardo I also like the first to pit idea - not to give points for this GP ...
by noiceinmydrink
08 Jul 2023, 09:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 British Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 14
Views: 2267

Re: 2023 British Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

2022 British Grand Prix

1. Sainz
2. Perez
3. Hamilton
4. Leclerc
5. Alonso
6. Norris
7. Verstappen
8. Hulkenburg
9. Stroll
10. Magnussen

PP: Sainz
FL: Hamilton
First Retirement: Albon
ROTR: Just Stop Oil
IIDOTR: Hulkenburg
DBTMOTR: Abon
LP: Tsunoda
MLP: Piastri
by noiceinmydrink
30 Jun 2023, 10:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 16
Views: 2183

Re: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

S1: Verstappen S2: Alonso S3: Russell S4: Sainz S5: Perez S6: Hamilton S7: Leclerc S8: Stroll 1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Hamilton 4. Leclerc 5. Stroll 6. Sainz 7. Alonso 8. Norris 9. Gasly 10. Ocon PP: Verstappen FL: Norris First Retirement: Russell ROTR: Helmut Marko IIDOTR: De Vries DBTMOTR: Tsunod...
by noiceinmydrink
19 Jun 2023, 11:19
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Canada 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 4683

Re: Reject of the Race - Canada 2023

The incident between De Vries and Magnussen was good old-fashioned rejectfulness. :D I think it has to be this one. Truly amateurish stuff from a world champion racing driver. Laughed my ass off when I watched this. I don't think he should be ROTR but Ted was truly embarrasing. The Lando stuff duri...
by noiceinmydrink
15 Jun 2023, 12:00
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 22
Views: 2865

Re: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

Need to get my arse back into gear for this. 2023 Father of All Mothercanuckers Canadian Grand Prix 1. Verstappen 2. Hamilton 3. Perez 4. Russell 5. Leclerc 6. Alonso 7. Sainz 8. Gasly 9. Hulkenburg 10. Stroll PP: Verstappen FL: Verstappen First Retirement: Albon ROTR: Race Control IIDOTR: Sargeant ...
by noiceinmydrink
05 Jun 2023, 11:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Spain 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 2494

Re: Reject of the Race - Spain 2023

I rescind my nomination for Bottas as it has been reported that he was suffering from floor damage - similarly for Leclerc who was suffering from car issues all weekend according to Ferrari. Underwhelming weekends for both but nothing spectacularly awful considering the circumstances.
by noiceinmydrink
04 Jun 2023, 14:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Spain 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 2494

Re: Reject of the Race - Spain 2023

I'll second that Bottas nomination, for whatever reason he was miles off. Looked intensly mediocre all weekend. But what trumps that in my opinion is this; while I enjoyed the race, it was promised by strategists to be this 3 stopper behemoth of a race with a little bit of rain. None of that occurre...
by noiceinmydrink
09 May 2023, 09:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Miami GP ROTR
Replies: 33
Views: 9163

Re: 2023 Miami GP ROTR

I don't agree with Miami GP nomination tbqh. It doesn't feel like actual rejectfulness. The driver presentation/introduction is just what they do and won't be there for Imola or further races. It was just for a bit of fun and some people had fun, some didn't. Plus the race was dull but again it was...
by noiceinmydrink
05 May 2023, 18:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Miami Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 17
Views: 2098

Re: 2023 Miami Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

1. Perez
2. Alonso
3. Verstappen
4. Russell
5. Hamilton
6. Stroll
7. Sainz
8. Norris
9. Gasly
10. Zhou

PP: Verstappen
FL: Verstappen
First Retirement: Leclerc
ROTR: Red Bull mechanic
IIDOTR: Alonso
DBTMOTR: Piastri
LP: Piastri
MLP: Sargeant
by noiceinmydrink
02 May 2023, 13:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Baku 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 3123

Re: Reject of the Race - Baku 2023

I totally think Alfa Romeo should get it for being retired and last.

Come on, throw me a bone will ya?
by noiceinmydrink
02 May 2023, 13:27
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1366719

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

[Edit] On another note, following Perez's victory in Baku, we have Horner making some comments that seem designed to undermine Perez's confidence, not increase it: “Winning the sprint race yesterday, obviously he got a little bit lucky with the timing of the Safety Car [in the grand prix],” said Ho...
by noiceinmydrink
01 May 2023, 07:00
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Baku 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 1770

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Baku 2023

cg12 wrote: 30 Apr 2023, 22:18 Oliver Bearman

Nobody F1 really deserves it this weekend
Might as well give it to him frankly - kid looked like a pro.
by noiceinmydrink
27 Apr 2023, 16:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 16
Views: 2088

Re: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

Unreal Tournament 2023 S1: Verstappen S2: Perez S3: Russell S4: Alonso S5: Hamilton S6: Gasly 1. Perez 2. Alonso 3. Hamilton 4. Leclerc 5. Gasly 6. Sainz 7. Stroll 8. Ocon 9. Piastri 10. Albon PP: Verstappen FL: Perez First Retirement: Verstappen ROTR: Alfa Romeo IIDOTR: The sprint format DBTMOTR: ...
by noiceinmydrink
04 Apr 2023, 13:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Massa looking into legal options over 2008 Singapore GP
Replies: 9
Views: 1358

Massa looking into legal options over 2008 Singapore GP

It's been revealed accoring to Autosport that Massa is looking to challenge the result of the 2008 Singapore GP , as aul' Bernie has stated that he and Max Mosely, FIA president at the time, knew of the events that took place at least before the end of the 2008 season, which was within the time allo...
by noiceinmydrink
04 Apr 2023, 09:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1366719

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

If I had to guess their criteria for when to throw a red flag, it would be any time there is any debris or a car would be tough to recover. This is just from memory, but since the end of 2021 they pretty much throw a red if there was contact or the car is in a tough place to recover with cars on th...