Grand Prix Rejects

yannicksamlad

. It's perhaps not surprising that Liberty are focussing in on that aspect. ...this does make me a bit sad . And others too, I think. The safety car is supposedly for safety . I dont like it being used to make things interesting/ risky If Liberty were honest and said they want to meddle with re-sta...

yannicksamlad

I guess my disjointed rambling comes down to: we've really barely had much competition across the field outside of 2010 and 2012, and even that level of competitiveness seems to have come from miracles than from any kind of inherent quality in the system of F1 as we see it today. And I think that i...

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Speaking of trying to create more action through the use of the safety car, he suggested that the sport has considered having double file restarts, as previously used in IndyCar, to try to create even more action when restarting after a safety car - although apparently that was ditched because Indy...

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Ferrari ...actually Sebastian I think

And yes - that first safety car seemed unnecessary, unless I missed something. VSC would have been fine , no?

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Gasly - and what an exit from Juncao on the last lap.

And Alfa - where did that pace come from ?

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Daniel Ricciardo's reputation as a great overtaker seems to have taken a pounding this year. Bit like his car. Honda's reputation for being a bit short of horsepower is also under review on the evidence of that drag to the line. And Sebastian's reputation for not quite driving in a straight line dow...

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It's disappointing, Hülkenberg deserves to be in F1. But so does Vandoorne and every top FE driver. 20 cars sucks. Yep , I agree - 20 cars on the grid. Empty grid space every grand prix for many years now . F1 is undersubscribed, which isnt healthy . Whilst the 10 teams like keeping down the number...

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The single lake (where are the others?) Interlagos GP of Brazil 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Alexander Albon 4. Sebastian Vettel 5. Valtteri Bottas 6. Charles Leclerc 7. Daniel Ricciardo 8. Nico Hulkenberg 9. Daniil Kvyat 10. Pierre Gasly Pole: Max Verstappen Fastest lap: Charles Leclerc F...

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As mentioned above - Ferrari and Haas . I feel sorry for Haas now - they just cant get points and yet they started the season ahead of most of the midfield.
Ferrari's race pace was disappointing

yannicksamlad

[quote="LadyMarussia295" If you're talking about their attitude towards W Series, yeah I agree, but the huge difference, in my point of view, is that Mann doesn't seem to bash the W Series *drivers*. She's quite friendly with a couple of the W Series drivers at least, I think.[/quote] Yes ...

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I think that we have to recognise that a lot of the Pippa Mann, Sophia Florsch output to social media, and in response to media questioning is really just a part of the kind of self promotion they need to keep themselves racing. Or its a response to the kind of media questioning that seeks to 'diffe...

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Gilles Villeneuve crashed into Peterson twice in 3 races - Japan 77, and Brazil 78.
I think I recall reports that Peterson thought Villeneuve to be a bit dangerous

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The Northern Mexico Grand Prix of Tejas 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Sebastian Vettel 3. Valtteri Bottas 4. Charles Leclerc 5. Alexander Albon 6. Max Verstappen 7. Lando Norris 8. Nico Hulkenberg 9. Daniel Ricciardo 10. Kevin Magnussen Pole: Lewis Hamilton Fastest lap: Alexander Albon First retirement: Carl...

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Yes Perez, and
....
maybe Kubica- - he was ahead of Russell for ages ( may have held him up a bit , but even so ) , and only lost out with a puncture . I didnt expect that from Robert after quallie /practice

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I'll stick up for Kvyat- Hulk was out of tyres and possibly unexpectedly slow, it was the last corner of the last lap and we like drivers to have a go so Kvyat tries to squeeze inside to outdrag Hulk on the way to the line .. and misjudges it . Max nerfed Kevin , even Vettel nerfed Leclerc at one po...

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I am fairly sure there was at least one instance of him cutting a corner on the opening lap that was overlooked as well. They often turn a blind eye to people running off track or minor corner cutting on the first lap due to everybody running so close together and 2-3 cars running next to each othe...

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Well, firstly I think I have revised my view of the track. I said it was a bit 'meh' , and I'm not keen on the layout. But having watched practice, quallie and the race I have to say that the slippy surface means that it was pretty good . Turn 1, T12 (?) into the stadium and the last corner all seem...

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I cannot comment on the validity of the FIA's conclusions, but I think theyve done pretty well; got the hearing done fairly quickly and a DSQ for this sort of infringement seems fair .

yannicksamlad

Mexico offers a race track that is handily located , with enthusiastic crowds . But am I alone in finding the track to be a bit 'meh'? The excessively long straight followed by a first corner that acts a bit like T2 at Sochi ( inviting 'shortcuts') , and just a few too many really tight corners ( no...

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Raghunathan has scored a point in F2! We truly are living in the End Times. I think that Raghunathan scoring points was one of the most wtf moments of recent years F2 history. Also, I felt a little sad for Calderon. They're both bad, but at least she's doesn't look as slow as Raghunathan is. I thin...

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It's not the attitude, its the altitude GP of Mexico (DF) 1. Max Verstappen 2. Charles Leclerc 3. Sebastian Vettel 4. Alexander Albon 5. Lewis Hamilton 6. Sergio Pérez 7. Carlos Sainz 8. Lando Norris 9. Nico Hulkenberg 10. Daniel Ricciardo Pole: Max Verstappen Fastest lap: Lewis Hamilton First retir...

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FullMetalJack wrote:Stefan Johansson at Ligier.

But this sticks slightly in my mind because he came from McLaren and this was the start of the end of his F1 ..
Ghinzani at Ligier the previous year, maybe more anonymous ..(part of his unhappy foray into non-Osella teams)

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The 'early' finish fiasco is truly rejectful. What happens as a driver ? Raghunathan got a penalty for passing the chequered flag twice in F2 , so what do you do on lap 53 if the team tell you the race has ended already ( because theyve seen the flag icon on the timing) ? In this case it seems no on...

yannicksamlad

Yes ;
Sainz
Bottas - he was very good, from the start .

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I just don't get this penalty. The collision was accidental as he lost downforce under braking, .... And btw, if that lap 1 collision deserved a penalty, how on earth did Albon get away with it? T.. I too thought the penalty was a bit harsh, taking into account the 'let them race' approach. No one ...

yannicksamlad

Yes... this typhoon is looking worrying. Sunday may have to feature 'qualifying' of some sort if its cleared up. This means Sky F1 will simultaneously say there's nothing wrong with current quallie and then suggest that this new way of doing things is very exciting and would shorten a weekend ( so t...

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The Tora, Tora, Tora Typhoon Torrent Survivors GP of Japan 1. Charles Leclerc 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Nico Hulkenberg 4. Alexander Albon 5. Sebastian Vettel 6.Carlos Sainz 7. Kevin Magnussen 8. Daniil Kvyat 9. Pierre Gasly 10. Lando Norris Pole: Lewis Hamilton Fastest lap: Max Verstappen First retireme...

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yannicksamlad wrote:I'll play - looking below GP2;
Jack Aitken - I think he could develop further..but I suppose he's getting on a bit since he's 21
Leo Pulcini - seems quick

12/12/2016 I wrote that ....still waiting

David Schumacher though ....seems to be developing nicely, and has the right surname

yannicksamlad

Realistically ( I think I'm being realistic, but may be wrong) , it's Leclerc in a Ferrari who would seem likely to have a better chance than Verstappen in an RB-Honda in 2020. After that - new rules may mean Red Bull Honda make the best car and Max could do it. But 2021 is too uncertain to predict,...

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. Also, any team that is trying to prevent Pascal Wehrlein's humongous talent from being wasted by a bunch of idiots in Formula E immediately enjoys my support. Absolutely! I think this is great news . Adrian dares to dream ! Drivers have longer careers because they start younger, and together with...

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T2 rejoining the track is a known issue- 2015 Markelov clouted the wall as he went through the gap to the left of the bollard , and like Mazepin swept across the track in a damaged car, out of control . Sergio Canamasas commented that the track design seemed to invite problems ( noting a lack of run...

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Daniel Ricciardo - - looked a bit desperate and cost himself with the lack of judgement

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The Sochi 'Gateway to the Gulag' Grand Prix of Imperial Russia 1. Valtteri Bottas (from lap 1!) 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Max Verstappen 4.Charles Leclerc 5. Sebastian Vettel 6. Alexander Albon 7. Daniil Kvyat 8. Lando Norris 9. Pierre Gasly 10. Daniel Ricciardo Pole: Valtteri Bottas FL: Lewis Hamilton F...

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I too was puzzled by the time it took to get the safety car out. They could have 'stalled' using a VSC for a bit if they wanted to have a bit more of a think.. And I agree with Enforcer - it suddenly went a bit rubbish NASCAR. And I also agree on his point about Merc telling Bottas to stay behind Le...

yannicksamlad

Really enjoyed re-reading this...it's just as good second time around

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Genius musical interlude. Loved it

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The Far East Fog ( do I smell burning?) GP of southern Malaysia 1. Max Verstappen 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Lewis Hamilton 4. Alexander Albon 5. Charles Leclerc 6. Pierre Gasly 7. Daniel Ricciardo 8. Nico Hulkenberg 9. Sebastian Vettel 10. Sergio Perez Pole: Lewis Hamilton Fastest lap: Alexander Albon F...

yannicksamlad

One thing I did enjoy- F1 looked properly difficult at Monza - people locking up, spins , going wide , and getting a bit wiggly.
Usually I need the F2 and F3 for that

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Leclerc's rise to the top has really put a smile on my face. After all the craziness of today, I'm just really happy that he's winning. I'm right with this- so nice to see Leclerc win . He seems a real breath of fresh air. He's good for the sport as a result. My household was willing him to win . A...

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Vettel - for the re-join F1 strategists - for Q3 . The warnings were there , they knew they could look silly and bring the sport into disrepute. And yet they failed to consider the bigger picture, or even apparently plan for what to do if other people were messing about . I'll stick up for Stroll - ...

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