Grand Prix Rejects

tBone

I'd done some mental notes but they've turned out wrong already. To be honest, so did I! Perhaps it does need to be said that both Collins and Moss lost points due to sharing drives with Fangio and Perdisa respectively. As mentioned in the original post, I am disqualifying those. Awarding them half...

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1956 With not only Italy, but also Argentina excluded, it is certain that 1956 will see a new champion. Based on my (meagre) knowledge of 1950s F1 and on the real-life championship, I was expecting British dominance, but I was very wrong: Jean Behra took the lead by winning the first race and never...

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1955 The title fight was a bit closer than in real life: Stirling Moss just missed out on having a theoretical chance of the championship in the final race. He was 7 points behind Fangio after the Dutch GP, but Fangio had won 3 races until then, while Moss had only 1, and Moss would lose his 2 poin...

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James1978 wrote:Hope you don't run out of nations!

If I do, 2004, 2005 and 2016 are going to have some amazing champions!

tBone

1954 Fangio still runs away with the title in dominant fashion. The Italians did not score too well in 1954 anyway, so their elimination does not have too much of an influence. However, it does bring Paco Godia his first points and Fred Wacker his only career points. https://imgur.com/3LImm2J.jpg

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I have been toying with this idea for quite a while, so why not try it? Inspired by the champion elimination championship, I wondered what would happen if entire nations would be eliminated when they are too successful. I thought eliminating them after just one championship would leave us with insuf...

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How I wish I could have nominated Bottas...

Anyway, Alpine is the only one sort of deserving it in a race without too many surprises.

tBone

Kimi Raikkonen deserves it for obvious reasons.

But I'd also like to give a negative shoutout to the social media action to vote Mazepin DOTD. I truly don't understand why folks wanted to ensure an extra bit of attention for the guy and to display his father's logos once more.

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OK guys, I hadn't expected a frequency this low from myself... But Nathan is back! 1996 Hungarian Grand Prix Benetton celebrated their successes in the German GP, but the Hungaroring is a completely different challenge. The Williams team is the clear favourite to come back on top, but can Villeneuve...

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2021 ROFLMAO Grand Prix 1. Verstappen 2. Hamilton 3. Perez 4. Norris 5. Bottas 6. Ricciardo 7. Gasly 8. Leclerc 9. Sainz 10. Tsunoda Pole: Verstappen Fastest lap: Perez First retirement: Schumacher Reject of the Race: Stroll Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race: Gasly Deadbeat Teammate of the Ra...

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1. Lando Norris. Very strong weekend all around and I honestly hadn't expected him to make Ricciardo look a bit anonymous in any race.

2. Charles Leclerc. That qualifying was brilliant and so was his race, especially until the red flag. He looked like an outsider for the win at some moments.

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Well, what a reject-fest that was... 1. Sergio Perez - how to waste the best RBR#2 qualifying in ages.... 2. Williams drivers - how to waste Williams' first points on merit in ages.... DHM. Mick Schumacher - crashing under SC is ROTR material for sure. DHM. Valtteri Bottas - humiliatingly far behind...

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It's beginning to remind me of Rosset at Tyrrell. Awful car and not a great driver, but it's made far far worse because he's not a likeable guy at all. It can't be a good atmosphere at all on his side of the garage.

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"Remember when we called it the San Marino" Grand Prix 1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Hamilton 4. Bottas 5. Ricciardo 6. Gasly 7. Norris 8. Tsunoda 9. Leclerc 10. Stroll Pole: Verstappen Fastest lap: Hamilton First retirement: Ocon Reject of the Race: Vettel Infinite Improbability Drive of the ...

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1. Yuki Tsunoda. A shame he didn't make it into Q3, but a more than solid debut race. 2. Lewis Hamilton. Winning a race on merit when you're not in the fastest car is always IIDOTR worthy. HMs for Perez (showed in the race why he's better than Gasly and Albon were at Red Bull) and Leclerc (great qua...

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1. Mazepin. No explanation needed. 2. Track limits. New season, same inconsistent bullshit. Very, very dishonorable mention for Sebastian Vettel, whose spatial awareness in wheel-to-wheel racing is still insufficient. Other dishonorable mentions to Red Bull strategists (could have covered the first ...

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I'd love to ask Pedro Diniz what it was like at Arrows with the WDC as his teammate and how things unfolded when the car was pretty mediocre. And if he has more time, I'd love to know exactly how and why the Diniz family left Forti after a year, how that year went, how good he thinks Moreno still wa...

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We Race As One 2021 Australian Sand Storm Grand Prix 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Sergio Perez 4. Charles Leclerc 5. Valtteri Bottas 6. Daniel Ricciardo 7. Lando Norris 8. Fernando Alonso 9. Pierre Gasly 10. Antonio Giovinazzi Pole: Lewis Hamilton Fastest lap: Lewis Hamilton First retirem...

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I think the green logo is brilliant. Misson Winnow was not even on the car in any race last year, so why would it be this year? But by making it as offensive as this, all we're talking about one again is Marlboro Philip Morris Mission Winnow, while the actual race livery will be pretty darn cool in ...

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Just a little heads up: the saga will be updated on a somewhat lower frequency now. I had continued writing during the forum shutdown, but I completely caught up now. Anyway, to avoid you getting bored: here are some higher resolution pics of the custom liveries I made for the 1996 season. The templ...

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GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 7th August, 1996 Who Will Take Bridgestones? Formula 1 will again have a second tyre manufacturer in 1997, because Bridgestone will make its entry into the sport. The Japanese manufacturer has started testing a few ...

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1996 German Grand Prix The field has changed before the German GP: Simtek is missing in action and two Italians make their comeback on the grid: Gianni Morbidelli and Giovanni "Johnny Carwash" Lavaggi. They are re-entering F1 on a track with some very special characteristics: the Hockenhe...

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Press Release - Benson & Hedges Total Jordan Peugeot Benson & Hedges Total Jordan Peugeot announces that its first driver, Rubens Barrichello, will miss the German Grand Prix. Barrichello has torn his angle cruciate ligaments during fitness training after the British Grand Prix. Benson &...

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1996 British Grand Prix Damon Hill is the man to beat at the moment; the Briton has the momentum going into his home race. After Benetton's reliability woes, only Hill's teammate, Jacques Villeneuve, seems to be a serious competitor for the championship. Will the Canadian rookie be able to turn the...

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Regenmeister94 wrote:Just how many black cat corpses littered the streets of Maranello during the '95/'96 off-season?

I actually don't think there were any black cat corpses. Those spiteful creatures kept crossing paths...

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GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 3rd July, 1996 Mid-season Report Cards Time flies when you are having fun! The year is halfway done and the 1996 Formula One season is already more than that, with 9 of the 16 races completed. It is time to take sto...

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1996 French Grand Prix Last year's French Grand Prix only saw six cars cross the finish. Will this year's edition provide a similar race? Even if it does not, there is plenty to look for as the season passes its halfway point. How will the title battle between the Williams teammates develop? Can Be...

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1996 Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying Damon Hill scored his third consecutive pole position in dominant fashion. Jean Alesi joined him on the front row, just like in Spain. Jacques Villeneuve and Johnny Herbert took the second row, with Michael Schumacher close behind. Rubens Barrichello had another ...

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GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 5th June, 1996 The Silly Season has Started Although the current season is not even halfway done, much work in the paddock is already being done for 1997. And of course, the spread of rumors cannot be avoided, espec...

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1996 Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Damon Hill extended Williams' perfect qualifying run in 1996, but the Benettons were close. Jean Alesi joined Hill on the first row, followed by Johnny Herbert and Michael Schumacher. Jacques Villeneuve had a disappointing qualifying: the rookie only got up to 5th...

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Press Release - FIA World Motor Sport Council The FIA World Motor Sport Council announces the verdict of the stewards in response to the lap 62 incident of the Monaco Grand Prix, involving Jean Alesi, Damon Hill and Andrea Montermini. After analyzing the available camera recordings and interviewing...

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1996 Monaco Grand Prix Formula One's most famous venue was last year the stage for Ferrari's only win of the season. The Italian formation are yet to score a podium this year. Will they finally be able to challenge Williams and Benetton for the top positions? Can Benetton keep the momentum and will...

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1996 San Marino Grand Prix Jacques Villeneuve conquered the lead after Damon Hill made an unforced error on the Nürburgring. Eddie Irvine scored Ferrari's first points, but Michael Schumacher suffered another retirement. Only one week later, the next race is coming up. Can Villeneuve extend his lea...

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GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 1st May, 1996 Engines and Politics The 1996 season has barely started, but work and negotiations have already started for 1997 and beyond. One of the hottest topics at the moment are the engines. Big changes could b...

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1996 European Grand Prix Formula 1 is back in Europe, 3 weeks after the previous race in Argentina. Most of the teams have used the time to test and introduce upgrades. The Nürburgring will be the proving ground for these upgrades. Will Williams retain their dominance? Will Ferrari find their relia...

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1996 Argentinian Grand Prix Just one week after the tough Brazilian GP it is time for the Argentinian Grand Prix. The slowest circuit so far on the calendar may give teams with a less powerful engine an opportunity to shine. Last year's race in Buenos Aires was also full of attrition, enabling Mina...

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Press Release - Scuderia Ferrari https://imgur.com/t1K27nr.jpg Scuderia Ferrari is officially confirming that its second driver, Eddie Irvine, will not drive in the Argentinian Grand Prix this weekend. Irvine is suffering from a serious food poisoning, so it was decided on Friday morning that his p...

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I will not give away too many spoilers, but I'm happy to say that you'll be delighted how some things will turn out. However, I'm sorry to say you'll be disappointed about some other things.

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GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 3rd April, 1996 Teams in Trouble https://i.imgur.com/sULS6dV.jpg The 1996 season has barely started, but it looks like some teams are in trouble already. Many eyes were on Ferrari and Michael Schumacher during the f...

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