F1 2022 (5 Viewers)

[xcraigx]

One thing Lewis can never be knocked for is his quest for equality and making public stances against immorality. Actually admire him in that to be honest

I think it's fairly clear which driver would get the most attention from the Saudi authorities if the race had been cancelled. I saw Hamilton got a death threat from someone claiming to be a trackside fire marshall last night.

It will be interesting to see the demeanour of the drivers today. Even those that wanted to carry on racing are unlikely to be thrilled by last nights events.

 

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[xcraigx]

Hamilton 11th in final practice, the other Mercs occupy the last 7 spots. Maybe that engine is more of a problem than the aero package?

 

[Paul Anthony]

Hamilton 11th in final practice, the other Mercs occupy the last 7 spots. Maybe that engine is more of a problem than the aero package?

If it is engine, they've got a massive problem. They're stuck with it until 2025 now.

 

[Saddlebrains]

If it is engine, they've got a massive problem. They're stuck with it until 2025 now.

It has to be the engine? Cant be a coincidence 2 races in a row for all mercedes engined cars

 

[Saddlebrains]

Hamilton

 

[Paul Anthony]

It has to be the engine? Cant be a coincidence 2 races in a row for all mercedes engined cars

No idea, could be the Mercedes engine requires a certain set up to run, could be just down in power. Could even be the new E10 fuel is causing them problems.

That's a nasty one for Mick schumacher, hope he's OK.

 

[TwistAndShoutCCFC1987]

Hopefully schumacher is ok. This track is stupidly unsafe we should never have returned here after the shitshow last year. I am amazed they didnt cancel after the missile strike. Hope we never see f1 there again

 

[xcraigx]

It's never good when the driver doesn't get out the car and it's never good when the coverage cuts away to the pit plane. Fingers crossed for Mick, that was a big one.

 

[Paul Anthony]

I winced as soon as he spun that, there was only one place that was going and with the way the track is it could only be a big impact.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

This race is all kinds of wrong. Place, track, missiles to cap it off.

 

[xcraigx]

All F1 races need an air ambulance, if Mick needs one right now how is its safety in the air guaranteed?

 

[Paul Anthony]

This circuit really isn't safe. It's way too fast for how close the walls are, they need to slow it down in places. I know they want to advertise it as the fastest street circuit, but that's no good if its a bloody death trap. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the drivers ask for more discussions with the FIA about making more changes.

 

[Saddlebrains]

That Mercedes really is shit

 

[Paul Anthony]

That Mercedes really is shit

It is. They say the car has potential, but it's looking like it's hard to get it in the right window. I don't doubt there's pace in it somewhere, but doesn't seem they can unlock it fully.

 

[TwistAndShoutCCFC1987]

Weirdly I fancy max from p4 tomorrow. I feel like the safety cars and unpredictability will lead to a slightly odd result - red bull may take a gamble on his strategy which pays off.

 

[Houchens Head]

I just don't like watching night racing. Just seems wrong somehow. And this track is horrible. High walls = all round poor vision. It must be horrible for the drivers only seeing a few yards ahead and if there was an incident just after a 'blind spot', how quick could they react? It's like any one of us speeding along on a small country road at 90mph!

 

[Saddlebrains]

It is. They say the car has potential, but it's looking like it's hard to get it in the right window. I don't doubt there's pace in it somewhere, but doesn't seem they can unlock it fully.

I dont even think it has potential.

Haas, Ferrari and Alpine all came out and said they looked at the zero sidepod concept but it was draggy as hell and had a minimal window of right setup so they binned it.

I think they've just gone the wrong route. They will improve of course, but they're 0.8 - 1.1 seconds off the pace. You dont make that up on upgrades for a long time, and thats with the opposition standing still. Ferrari havent even stuck 1 upgrade on since first testing 5 weeks ago and still they're the fastest.

I really think Mercedes are about to go through a ferrari style drought. But after 8 consecutive titles it will probably kick them up the arse to sort it

 

[tisza]

It is. They say the car has potential, but it's looking like it's hard to get it in the right window. I don't doubt there's pace in it somewhere, but doesn't seem they can unlock it fully.

Never really understand how cars can be that "bad" when they've spent so much time and money in designing them. can understand issues that arise from extended use (eg during a race likeRed Bull's last week) due to the limited testing times etc but flaws as obvious as Mercedes just seem to be a result of some really poor preparation.

 

[tisza]

I dont even think it has potential.

Haas, Ferrari and Alpine all came out and said they looked at the zero sidepod concept but it was draggy as hell and had a minimal window of right setup so they binned it.

I think they've just gone the wrong route. They will improve of course, but they're 0.8 - 1.1 seconds off the pace. You dont make that up on upgrades for a long time, and thats with the opposition standing still. Ferrari havent even stuck 1 upgrade on since first testing 5 weeks ago and still they're the fastest.

I really think Mercedes are about to go through a ferrari style drought. But after 8 consecutive titles it will probably kick them up the arse to sort it

When Haas and Alpine are ahead of Mercedes thinking then you're in trouble.
Also Mercedes have lost a lot of management/production/design people to other teams over last 18 months maybe that's what's hurting them ( and helping others).

 

[Paul Anthony]

This is probably a better test of the new rules than Bahrain, and so far on the whole you'd have to say they're working well.

 

[Paul Anthony]

Perez has been done absolutely rotten there.

 

[xcraigx]

Looks like Perez has thrown in the towel to some extent, two kicks in the teeth in quick succession will do that for you I guess.

 

[xcraigx]

Good race that. Thank the Saudi government for their generosity, get out the country, tell the Saudi government they are a bunch of backwards fuckers and move on, don't go back.

 

[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

Verstappen is a whinging twat .

 

[Saddlebrains]

Isnt it strange how nasty dangerous Max can manage to have a great close race with a fantastic driver like Leclerc, 2 races in a row without crashing

Maybe, Mr Squeaky Clean Hamilton was just as culpable as Max last season

 

[tisza]

Isnt it strange how nasty dangerous Max can manage to have a great close race with a fantastic driver like Leclerc, 2 races in a row without crashing

Maybe, Mr Squeaky Clean Hamilton was just as culpable as Max last season

No it's these new cars.
Can follow closer and less need to take the risks they were taking previous seasons. Not jumping from deep.
Plus Red Bull has the straight line speed advantage this season so less need to take risks.
We'll see how drivers deal with Red Bull straight speed when season develops.

 

[olderskyblue]

Max yet again putting the brakes on hard to avoid crossing the line before Charles, so he can get DRS. I always thought that was a dangerous move and should be penalised… ??

 

[TwistAndShoutCCFC1987]

Good race that - max did very well but I feel very sorry for checo - he got unlucky. It seems the cars have done their job which is brilliant to see

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Rare crossover between F1 and football for the forum. Ferrari and McLaren away and Williams home are my favourites

 

[Paul Anthony]

Rare crossover between F1 and football for the forum. Ferrari and McLaren away and Williams home are my favourites

Some nice designs in there. Think the Williams design actually looks better on the shirt than the real car!

 

[Saddlebrains]

Vegas

Another night race, another fucking move away from traditional top end tracks

Dont like the way the sports going to be honest

 

[Paul Anthony]

Oh great. Another street circuit.......

This obsession with them is getting very boring very fast honestly. There's so many great circuits out there that with just a bit of work would be great venues for an F1 race. There's even some out there already up to standard for F1 if it wasn't so obsessed with sticking everything in the middle of downtown.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

If someone offered enough money you'd get the Coventry Ring Road GP.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

If someone offered enough money you'd get the Coventry Ring Road GP.

tbf, Birmingham Superprix was pretty mad.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

And this is a superb bit of car recovery