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by rachel1990
02 Apr 2023, 20:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 2428954

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

following today's race- someone posted a reply to a tweet about the abnormal amount of red flags now in f1 that I made From the beginning of 2000 F1 season to the end of 2019 season, there was 19 red flags. Since the beginning of 2020, there has already been 17 red flags.- race-related red flags. Li...
by rachel1990
02 Apr 2023, 08:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Australian GP IIDOTR
Replies: 17
Views: 3168

Re: 2023 Australian GP IIDOTR

1- Nico Hulkenberg. Drove perfectly and kept his head in the chaos.

2- Mclaren. Yes got lucky but the car was reliable and both drivers kept it clean and got points!!!!
by rachel1990
02 Apr 2023, 08:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrialian GP ROTR
Replies: 30
Views: 5937

Re: 2023 Austrialian GP ROTR

1. Race Control. Was it a coincidence that Masi was in the paddock this weekend after this race. Because this was a Masi spicing up the show race. When Charlie Whiting was still with us, a red flag was beyond rare. Now its put out to spice up the show. Total joke 2. Ferrari. Talking of total jokes. ...
by rachel1990
29 Mar 2023, 08:27
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Australian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 17
Views: 2155

Re: 2023 Australian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

The 2023 early summer break from the noahs ark we are about to get 1. Max Verstappen Then another big gap 2. Sergio Perez 3. Fernando Alonso 4. Lance Stroll 5. Charles Leclerc 6. Carlos Sainz 7. George Russell 8. Lewis Hamilton 9. Pierre Gasly 10. Estaban Ocon PP: Max Verstappen FL: Max Verstappen F...
by rachel1990
19 Mar 2023, 23:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 5831

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2023

There have been suggestions that Liberty Media has been leaning on race control to make heavier use of the safety car to close up the field and "spice up the show", or at the least to use the SC more heavily in preference to the VSC. The Irony being that the one driver who really benefite...
by rachel1990
19 Mar 2023, 19:11
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 5831

Re: Reject of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2023

1- Race Control/Stewards/FIA- leaving aside the 'safety car' which benefitted no one barring Max (don't race control/ stewards have access to the tv cameras)- they had 31 LAPS to decide the penalty for Alonso because we all saw the jack touch the car- to give him that penalty JUST AFTER the podium p...
by rachel1990
19 Mar 2023, 19:05
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 3366

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Saudi Arabia 2023

slim Pickings here
1- K mag for getting 10th
2 Yuki- for nearly getting 10th.
by rachel1990
14 Mar 2023, 14:10
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 21
Views: 3208

Re: 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

The 2023 I thought 2020 was bad... 1. Max Verstappen A long time later 2. Sergio Perez 3. Fernando Alonso 4. Lance Stroll 5. Charles Leclerc 6. Pierre Gasly 7. Lewis Hamilton 8. Estaban Ocon 9. Alex Albon 10. Lando Norris PP: Max Verstappen FL: Sergio Perez First Retirement: George Russell/Carlos Sa...
by rachel1990
05 Mar 2023, 23:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The Only Prediction Contest in Town [Citation Needed]
Replies: 18
Views: 4128

Re: The Only Prediction Contest in Town [Citation Needed]

How many Formula One Grands Prix will Max Verstappen win in 2023?
20

How often will he finish in 2nd place in a Grand Prix?
0

How often will he finish in 3rd place in a Grand Prix?
2

How often will he not be classified due to retiring from the Grand Prix?
1
depressing isn't it
by rachel1990
05 Mar 2023, 16:48
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Bahrain 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 4142

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Bahrain 2023

1- Lance Stroll- decent race despite having pins in both wrists holding them together- on the pace

2- Pierre Gasly- last to 9th pretty decent run (compared to his teammate at least)

Hm- Williams- not dead last and a point for Albon, good going!
by rachel1990
05 Mar 2023, 16:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2023
Replies: 27
Views: 4725

Re: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2023

1- Estaban Ocon- To those who thought Gasly would get the race ban first at Alpine- Ocon has decided to go a big F*** you and has tried his best to match up with Pierre. Brillant to watch 2- Mclaren- Ouch of a race- slow and unreliable- 2004 vibes here. HM Ferrari- new season same old pain Merc- new...
by rachel1990
01 Mar 2023, 18:05
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 21
Views: 3206

Re: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 huge disappointment gp 1. Max Verstappen Then a long gap... 2. Sergio Perez 3. Charles Leclerc 4. Fernando Alonso 5. George Russell 6. Estaban Ocon 7. Lance Stroll 8. K-mag 9. Carlos Sainz 10. Lando Norris PP: Max Max Max FL: see above First Retirement: HRH lewis Hamilton ROTR: Pierre Gasly...
by rachel1990
20 Nov 2022, 17:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Abby Dabby 2022
Replies: 21
Views: 3881

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Abby Dabby 2022

Lando Norris: Fastest lap in that car was unexpected. Please give him a better car next year McLaren Aston Martin drivers: Vettel looked on it all weekend and was unlucky not to get more while Stroll put in a quietly impressive race to earn his 2nd best finish of the year. Both cars in the points i...
by rachel1990
20 Nov 2022, 17:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Abby Dabby 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 3158

Re: Reject of the Race - Abby Dabby 2022

1- Mick Schumacher- Possibly not the way to react to being dropped- Clearly his fault but summed up his 2022 season didn't it

2 Red Bull - That call putting Perez on the 2-stop- cost him second in the driver's championship. max not moving over in Brazil made no difference in the end.
by rachel1990
20 Nov 2022, 17:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Reject of the Year Awards
Replies: 20
Views: 2991

2022 Reject of the Year Awards

So here we are. The end of 2022. And what an exciting thrilling, incredible season we have had with the 20 best drivers.... oh who am I kidding. Its not been the thrill ride that we were promised but at least most of the races were pretty good. (Okay maybe not Mexico) But how to rank the drivers? We...
by rachel1990
16 Nov 2022, 21:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 17
Views: 2691

Re: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2022 will max help Sergio GP (spoilers. No point as there is too much of a buffer) 1. Max Verstappen 2. Sergio Perez 3. Lewis Hamilton ( no win in 2022 breaking the streak) 4. Carlos Sainz Jr. 5. Charles Leclerc 6. George Russell 7. Fernando Alonso 8. Lando Norris 9. Sebastian Vettel 10. Lance S...
by rachel1990
13 Nov 2022, 20:37
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Brazil 2022
Replies: 24
Views: 3987

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Brazil 2022

1- Alonso- Fighting with the top 3 teams- and beating both red bulls!!! 2- K-Mag- great Quali, did the best he could in the sprint then got taken out by a driver desperate for the ROTY trophy. Still good result hm- Valtteri Bottas- finally woke up from the coma he has been in for quite a while and g...
by rachel1990
13 Nov 2022, 20:31
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 4994

Re: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2022

1 Daniel Riccardio- Well what can you say apart from Instant karma. Another attempt for the RoTY trophy! Shame K-mag had to be the victim of such stupidity though 2- The Stewards- too many issues again. Firstly the gap between yellow flags and a VSC- far too long again and how on earth did they forg...
by rachel1990
11 Nov 2022, 00:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 17
Views: 2135

Re: 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2022 well only two more times to hear Horner wax lyrical about how Max is the best and anyone who gets in his way is clearly cheating etc... 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Sergio Perez 4. George Russell 5. Estaban Ocon 6. Fernando Alonso 7. Pierre Gasly 8. Sebastian Vettel 9. Lando Norri...
by rachel1990
30 Oct 2022, 22:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Mexico 2022
Replies: 30
Views: 4889

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Mexico 2022

1- Danny Ric- yes he punted off Yuki- but then he came alive for the first and possibly last time in 2022 and finally showed something!!

2. The mariachi F1 theme- well it was something at least
by rachel1990
30 Oct 2022, 21:57
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Mexico 2022
Replies: 31
Views: 5327

Re: Reject of the Race - Mexico 2022

1- Merc tyre strategy- looked at one point that they could win the race- nope they put both cars on the hard tyre and promised both drivers that the hards would come alive and the mediums would fail on the red bull. Neither happened. When George Russell has to say that he has a puncture to try to ge...
by rachel1990
24 Oct 2022, 14:09
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Mexican Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 17
Views: 2067

Re: 2022 Mexican Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

Going to risk double points this weekend 1. Sergio Perez 2. Max Verstappen 3. Lewis Hamilton 4. Charles Leclerc 5. George Russell 6. Carlos Sainz 7. Estaban Ocon 8. Lando Norris 9. Sebastian Vettel 10. Daniel Ricciardo Pole: Verstappen Fastest lap: Leclerc First retirement: Schumacher Reject of the ...
by rachel1990
23 Oct 2022, 21:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - USA 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 2611

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - USA 2022

1- Alonso- For not only getting his car to the chequered flag after what happened with Stroll (his car was on two wheels in the air) but to get good points as well. 2 Vettel- led the race, looked good for 6th then the team stuffed him over and yet he came back (okay helped by others' tyres giving up...
by rachel1990
23 Oct 2022, 21:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - USA 2022
Replies: 30
Views: 5563

Re: Reject of the Race - USA 2022

1 Lance Stroll- stupid dumb move thank thankfully only took himself out of the race 2 Valtteri Bottas- There are some days you wonder why Merc didn't offer him another contract. Today was not one of those days. Beached it by himself hm- George Russell- Took Sainz out. Should have owned up to it as w...
by rachel1990
17 Oct 2022, 18:08
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 2nited States Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 19
Views: 3481

Re: 2022 2nited States Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2022 let's hope for a 2004 style ending to the season but I suspect it will be a 2002 style 1. (Guess who) Max Verstappen 2. Carlos Sainz 3. Sergio Perez 4. Charles Leclerc 5. Lewis Hamilton 6. Estaban Ocon 7. Fernando Alonso 8. George Russell 9. Pierre Gasly 10. Alex Albon Pole: Charles Fastest...
by rachel1990
09 Oct 2022, 09:19
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Japan 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 3864

Re: Reject of the Race - Japan 2022

The FIA: We don’t even need a vote for this one. Blaming Gasly when practically every driver was disgusted at the recovery truck being thrown was the final straw for me. All this on the circuit where we lost Bianchi in similar circumstances. The cherry on the cake was the “is he or isn’t he?” champ...
by rachel1990
09 Oct 2022, 09:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Japan 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 2966

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Japan 2022

RAK wrote: 09 Oct 2022, 08:21 1) Nicholas Latifi: When he's normally glued to the back, managing to get a couple of points on merit is worthy of an IIDOTR.

2) Esteban Ocon: Valiantly holding off one of the most lauded wet weather drivers right to the end.
Basically what Rak said.
by rachel1990
04 Oct 2022, 12:27
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Japanese Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 17
Views: 2264

Re: 2022 Japanese Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

2022- when Europe wakes up it will be all over 1. Max Verstappen 2. Sergio Perez 3. Charles Leclerc 4. Carlos Sainz (yes it's going to be one of those) 5. Lewis Hamilton 6. George Russell 7. Lando Norris 8. Pierre Gasly 9. Guanyu Zhou 10. Daniel Ricciardo Pole: Charles Leclerc (10 poles. 3 wins. Hor...
by rachel1990
02 Oct 2022, 15:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Singapore 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 2395

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Singapore 2022

1- Mclaren- finishing 4-5 and it did look like for a while that Lando could get a poduim. Good result for Danny Ric as well. 2- Aston Martin kept out of trouble and came 6th and 8th Hm Perez. Kept it clean and did win* Hm- Mick Schumacher- the only rookie of this track to finish and was ahead of a M...
by rachel1990
02 Oct 2022, 15:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Singapore 2022
Replies: 27
Views: 4950

Re: Reject of the Race - Singapore 2022

1. Williams. Terribly slow and both drivers binned it. Could have got points if they kept it on the road. 2- Alpine. Reliability was dreadful for them today. Both cars out with possible engine problems.... HM- George Russell. Um.... Clipping Mick wrecked both their races (though George's was ruined ...
by rachel1990
26 Sep 2022, 18:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 16
Views: 2479

Re: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

2013 vett... oh wait it's 2022 Max instead domanting the season gp 1. Max Verstappen Then another big gap.... 2. Sergio Perez 3. Lewis Hamilton 4. Charles Leclerc 5. Carlos Sainz 6. George Russell 7. Estaban ocon 8. Pierre Gasly 9. Lance Stroll 10. K-mag Pole: Verstappen Fastest lap:Verstappen First...
by rachel1990
26 Sep 2022, 14:03
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Ponderbox
Replies: 5033
Views: 1304152

Re: Ponderbox

Maybe if it was an intense title fight with something to play for then maybe it would have made more of an impact missing wise

However seeing the 2013 seasob revisted all over again has migrated the damage...
by rachel1990
11 Sep 2022, 14:32
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Italy 2022
Replies: 20
Views: 3224

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Italy 2022

1- Nyck De Vries Got points on his debut and did the job required. Good job all round.

2- Zhou. Finally got points and did a good job for Alfa Romeo.
by rachel1990
11 Sep 2022, 14:30
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Italy 2022
Replies: 34
Views: 5500

Re: Reject of the Race - Italy 2022

1 Nicholas Latifi. F1 Career over. Beaten by someone who came into the car on Saturday and he got points while Latifi came second last (quite frankly that Williams had a huge amount of pace and Albon would have got points as well)

2 Aston Martin- no pace and double Dnf.
by rachel1990
07 Sep 2022, 16:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Who will be the next NEW F1 world champion?
Replies: 215
Views: 76154

Re: Who will be the next NEW F1 world champion?

Only if Verstappen breaks his leg or leaves
by rachel1990
07 Sep 2022, 11:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Who will be the next NEW F1 world champion?
Replies: 215
Views: 76154

Re: Who will be the next NEW F1 world champion?

Quite frankly with the domination that Red Bull are showing right now, I think we will be waiting quite a while for a new world champion. LeClerc and Russell seem the most likely at this point but I wouldn't count out Norris or Piastri either at this point (but one of those might have to leave Mclar...
by rachel1990
05 Sep 2022, 23:37
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Italian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 19
Views: 2649

Re: 2022 Italian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2022 How will Ferrari mess up this race Gp 1. Max Verstappen (A long time later) 2. Sergio Perez (A shorter time later) 3. Lewis Hamilton 4. George Russell 5. Fernando Alonso 6. Estaban Ocon (yes it's going to be one of those races) 7. Lance Stroll 8. Alexander Albon 9. Lando Norris 10. Sebastia...
by rachel1990
04 Sep 2022, 14:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Holland 2022
Replies: 13
Views: 1909

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Holland 2022

1 Lance Stroll. Another point. Seemed to have some pace I suppose.

2 Fernando Alonso. 13th to 6th. Alpine are going to get 4th anyway but these results help.
by rachel1990
04 Sep 2022, 14:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Holland 2022
Replies: 25
Views: 3680

Re: Reject of the Race - Holland 2022

1. AlphaTauri . Absolute clownshow with Tsunoda, brewing conspiracies across the internet. A slam dunk ROTR, because literally none of us can understand what happened. :facepalm: 2. Race Control . Unbelievable. How does it take a whole lap to bring out a safety car when there's a car stranded at th...
by rachel1990
30 Aug 2022, 23:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Dutch Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 20
Views: 3116

Re: 2022 Dutch Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

2022 flaring lion gp 1. Charles Leclerc 2. Max Verstappen 3. Carlos Sainz 4. Lewis Hamilton 5. Sergio perez 6. George Russell 7. Estaban Ocon 8. Lando Norris 9. Fernando Alonso 10. Valterii Bottas Pole: Max Verstappen Fastest lap: Carlos Sainz First retirement: Mick Schumacher Reject of the Race: th...