F1 2021 (5 Viewers)

Deleted member 5849 · Aug 30, 2021

wingy said:
Given today's weather and the location of the next race it's hard to fathom why it couldn't have been postponed until today , apart from a fan's perspective.

Marshalls have their jobs to go to.

ovduk78 · Aug 30, 2021

Deleted member 5849 said:
Well this'll be worth them going out, eh...

Reckon it's just so they don't have to refund the crowd?

I think you're right NW. Declaring a result probably means they don't have to issue a refund, pretty shitty thing to do.

xcraigx · Aug 30, 2021

wingy said:
Given today's weather and the location of the next race it's hard to fathom why it couldn't have been postponed until today , apart from a fan's perspective.

I gather a lot of the marshalls are volunteers who will have taken time off work to help out. I can't imagine the powers that be would have been able to guarantee the sort of numbers required quick enough to make that sort of decision.

Paul Anthony · Sep 1, 2021

Kimi retiring at the end of the year. I know he's a long way from his best, but the form he showed from 2003-2006 at McLaren will always be one of my favourite F1 related things. He was so immense in those days, and so bloody quick.

There have been rumours of Bottas to Alfa, looking like Russell might just be in a Mercedes next year. Which inevitably means they're going to build the worst car they've ever made!

Saddlebrains · Sep 1, 2021

I will miss Kimi

Suzuka 05 was phenomenal, Belgium 2009 etc.

His pass on Fisichella on the last lap into T1 in Suzuka is one of my all time favourite F1 moments.

Have a look at it here

Deleted member 5849 · Sep 1, 2021

Among everything, one of his best moments!

Paul Anthony · Sep 3, 2021

Could be chaos in Q1 tomorrow, with drivers in fast laps avoiding drivers on out laps. There's not a lot of room to get by. Predict a lot of angry radio messages.

Big concern is whoever makes it into t1 on Sunday is likely to win. There's probably only turn 1 to overtake in.

Saddlebrains · Sep 3, 2021

Yea that was a mess traffic wise.

Can see an almighty shunt in the race on this track.

Lets be honest they wouldnt have even entertained this place if it wasnt for Max. Not an F1 worthy circuit for me

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 · Sep 3, 2021

Had helicopters flying over today filming. They almost certainly are covering the event as they were flying over my place and to the beach.

I looked at getting tickets but the prices were an absolute joke. Not normally that interested in F1 but thought I would give it a chance and go down if it had been reasonable. Sounds as if some are a but apprehensive of the event though?

Saddlebrains · Sep 4, 2021

Kimis out due to Covid, Kubica in

Deleted member 5849 · Sep 4, 2021

Saddlebrains said:
Kimis out due to Covid, Kubica in

One way to celebrate your impending retirement(!)

Paul Anthony · Sep 4, 2021

Saddlebrains said:
Kimis out due to Covid, Kubica in

That's a bit worrying, hope it hasn't spread round the team too much...

Paul Anthony · Sep 4, 2021

That's a nailed on penalty for Mazepin.

Deleted member 5849 · Sep 4, 2021

Perez justifying his contract extension...

Paul Anthony · Sep 4, 2021

That's got to be some rear wing damage for Russell, I'll be amazed if he hasn't.

Paul Anthony · Sep 4, 2021

Latifi definitely has rear wing damage........

xcraigx · Sep 4, 2021

No surprise that Max is on pole. No idea where Lewis got his pace from on the final lap, especially the final sector.

Paul Anthony · Sep 4, 2021

That was a lot closer than I think anyone was expecting in the end. The drag race down to turn 1 will be crucial. Mercedes advantage is having both cars up there, but Red Bull's long run pace has been very strong.

Saddlebrains · Sep 4, 2021

Max Drs didnt open in sector 2 which cost 2 tenths apparently so not as close as it seems.

Whoever leads into turn one wins

Paul Anthony · Sep 4, 2021

Somehow the Haas drivers have got away absolutely Scott free for the blocking incident.

xcraigx · Sep 5, 2021

No idea what sort of race to expect today l. It looks very hard to overtake so it could be a bore but there's a good chance of incidents and safety cars. Bottas taking a lunge into the first corner is probably off the menu.

Deleted member 5849 · Sep 5, 2021

It may sound a bit odd, but with the Ferris Wheel, the sun, the beach, the banked corners... this circuit feels more exotic to me than all the rent-a-kit Middle-East dictator-circuits.

xcraigx · Sep 5, 2021

I think Mercedes needed to put Lewis on softs with around 20 laps to go. Nothing to lose, clearly they don't have the pace to trouble Max as it stands. That chance has now gone.

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 · Sep 5, 2021

Cycled out to the fan zone and it was absolutely mad. Watched an air show over the sea as well.

Took this photo on the beach afterwards. You would never guess it was The Netherlands!

Saddlebrains · Sep 6, 2021

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Cycled out to the fan zone and it was absolutely mad. Watched an air show over the sea as well.

Took this photo on the beach afterwards. You would never guess it was The Netherlands!

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Bet it was some atmosphere, looked unreal on TV

Paul Anthony · Sep 6, 2021

Wonder who Mercedes will be putting in his car next year.....

Si80 · Sep 6, 2021

Paul Anthony said:
Wonder who Mercedes will be putting in his car next year.....

I don't think we'll have to wait long till they announce George.

SkyBlueSoul · Sep 6, 2021

What’s the bet that he holds Red Bull up more as a back marker than he ever did at Mercedes

Saddlebrains · Sep 6, 2021

Paul Anthony said:
Wonder who Mercedes will be putting in his car next year.....

Nailed on to be Mazepin.......

Paul Anthony · Sep 7, 2021

I'm so shocked!

Si80 · Sep 7, 2021

Lets hope that when Lewis steps aside they fill the other seat with Norris and Merc have another strong line up for years to come.

SkyBlueSoul · Sep 7, 2021

Even when saying bye to Bottas, Toto still thinks of Lewis first

Saddlebrains · Sep 8, 2021

Michael Schumacher's family discuss his life after skiing crash in new film

Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna says "everybody misses Michael, but Michael is here" in a new film about the seven-times world champion.

www.racefans.net

Most info ever since his accident.

Feel for Mick so much. Does very much seem like Michael is a complete vegetable and is just existing.

No life for him, such a shame for the greatest there ever was in my eyes

hill83 · Sep 8, 2021

Saddlebrains said:
Michael Schumacher's family discuss his life after skiing crash in new film

Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna says "everybody misses Michael, but Michael is here" in a new film about the seven-times world champion.

www.racefans.net

Most info ever since his accident.

Feel for Mick so much. Does very much seem like Michael is a complete vegetable and is just existing.

No life for him, such a shame for the greatest there ever was in my eyes

I’ve been wanting news for years but it turns out I didn’t after hearing that.

hill83 · Sep 8, 2021

Albon to Williams confirmed

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