F1 2019 season discussion and chat.

[thestaggy]

Grosjean's career really has been a roller-coaster.

Basically driven out of F1 in his early days for being a torpedo. FFWD a few seasons and suddenly people are saying he is due a win any moment and should be considered for a top drive. Now on his way out.

 

[ripclaw]

The heart is there. Damon Hill is what happens when the heart is no longer in the sport. Vettel is still trying, you cannot fault him on that.

The mistakes he is making while leading races or fighting for position are clear indications that the desire is there. He's not just cashing cheques. Its the ability and/or mental strength that has deserted him.

Yes, Vettel's heart is still in it. Canada is proof enough of that. His lone error cost him the race win, thanks to the "stewards", but he still kept Hamilton behind him.

 

[thestaggy]

 

[redspark]

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144916/haas-commits-to-splitspec-trial-with-new-parts

"The Haas Formula 1 team will introduce an aerodynamic upgrade for Kevin Magnussen at the German Grand Prix and continue its experiment with Romain Grosjean using the specification from Australia."

 

[caroper]

Newey's hypercar revealed at Silverstone
The Aston Martin Valkyrie - the latest project from legendary designer Adrian Newey - had its first running at Silverstone on Saturday, and Christian Horner and Newey were understandably excited watching on.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=609265876247315

It certainly looks fast!

 

[Naks]

 

[thestaggy]

Its a bit late, but I just stumbled across this.

 

[redspark]

The man is right. Generally, F1 is boring, predictable and too concerned with H&S. I actually prefer watching F2.

 

[UrBaN963]

Basically Williams this season

 

[Hamster]

The man is right. Generally, F1 is boring, predictable and too concerned with H&S. I actually prefer watching F2.

Or F3. Was an epic battle at Silverstone

 

[Hamster]

In fact, the F3 cars made me think of the 2021 F1 car description:

 

[caroper]

Or F3. Was an epic battle at Silverstone

Watching Schumacher starting to blossom and routing for Tattiana as the underdog (No I am not calling her a bitch) adds personality to the action too.
Both F3 and F2 have been worth watching the past two years and F2 has had better racing than F1 for almost a decade.
The over excitable Italian commentator puts me off, but I tolerate some bad english commentators too so I can tolerate Davide if the racing is good.
If you get a chance to watch the junior series I highly recommend it.

 

[chromedome]

Schumacher's drive from 18th to 4th at A1 ring was damn impressive and his last outing at Silverstone from 11th to 6th was also not too shabby. A chip off the old block for sure.

 

[satanboy]

Pffft
F2 Standings

 

[chromedome]

Give him time..

 

[caroper]

Pffft
F2 Standings

I did say "starting to blossom" but chromedome was more eloquent:

Schumacher's drive from 18th to 4th at A1 ring was damn impressive and his last outing at Silverstone from 11th to 6th was also not too shabby. A chip off the old block for sure.

I don't think he will be champion this year but he is learning fast and has a large expectation to live up too.

 

[Happy Poltergeist]

I don't think he will be champion this year.

looking at the table in the post made by satanboy I don’t think many will argue with you

 

[Willie Trombone]

The man is getting old. Jeriatric Clarkson.

 

[dw...]

The man is getting old. Jeriatric Clarkson.

He is holding his age well if you watch Grand Tour.

 

[caroper]

The man is getting old. Jeriatric Clarkson.

Growing Old is Compulsory, but as Clarkson shows, Growing Up is optional.