F1 2022

[Dave]

You cannot honestly look at him off track and not think he is a bit of a cnut. He chooses to be in the limelight and so he shall be judged by the things he wear and say.

Yes, a certain type of person might think that was right...

 

[Whright]

Well done Max.

Oh yes, also well done George R. Keeping Merc in the fight.

 

[Hamster]

The same Hamilton who said fans were wrong for booing Verstappen?

Lewis Hamilton defends Max Verstappen and tells Silverstone fans to stop booing

Verstappen has received a hostile reception from many fans at the track this weekend, with the Red Bull star clearly not popular among the Hamilton-supporting Brits in attendance

www.mirror.co.uk

"Oh but what about..."

 

[Hamster]

Well done Max.

I reckon he's lucky Sainz finally figured out how to drive his car and him and LeClerc kept each other busy.

 

[Dave]

"Oh but what about..."

Not at all, it's the same thing. You brought the entire subject up, boos + Hamilton + Verstappen, I pointed out that Hamilton (someone you mentioned) spoke out against fans booing (something you mentioned) Verstappen (someone you mentioned).

 

[Hamster]

Not at all, it's the same thing. You brought the entire subject up, boos + Hamilton + Verstappen, I pointed out that Hamilton (someone you mentioned) spoke out against fans booing (something you mentioned) Verstappen (someone you mentioned).

Tell you what though - dumb as this conversation is getting (and that's 50%.. 51% my fault) - I did call him a bit if cnut and nobody so far has disagreed.

 

[Craig_]

Tell you what though - dumb as this conversation is getting (and that's 50%.. 51% my fault) - I did call him a bit if cnut and nobody so far has disagreed.

Probably because most people realize there's nonuse in arguing with you. Some of you think Max shits rainbows.

 

[2026]

Drivers who don't trust the car or understand the track are not going to push the limits so how is a lack of information going to make for more interesting racing?

Drivers will push and find the limits during the race (ie make decisions on the fly).

Do you think drivers don't test the limits when it starts raining? Lots of unknowns in those races and you still see someone will risk the slicks on a dry line.

 

[Hamster]

Probably because most people realize there's nonuse in arguing with you. Some of you think Max shits rainbows.

 

[JerryMungo]

You cannot honestly look at him off track and not think he is a bit of a cnut. He chooses to be in the limelight and so he shall be judged by the things he wear and say.

And yet here you are, caring.
You guys give Hamilton more airtime than his supporters.

 

[JerryMungo]

Drivers will push and find the limits during the race (ie make decisions on the fly).

Do you think drivers don't test the limits when it starts raining? Lots of unknowns in those races and you still see someone will risk the slicks on a dry line.

And it becomes a lottery. Just play Powerball and be done with F1.

 

[Naks]

 

[Naks]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1546018238890446849

 

[Speedster]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1546018238890446849

Eish. Had a quick look at the Spielberg weather. Google says it's going to be a wet race.

 

[Naks]

‘Disappearing’ skid blocks a part of F1’s flexi floor tricks: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/disappearing-skid-blocks-flexi-floor-tricks/10335974/

"... It is suspected that some teams have cleverly split up the skid blocks, which protect the holes where the FIA plank thickness measurements are taken, in to separate sections.

There is a main skid block that runs around the majority of the hole, but then a more rearward section that moves up and down independently within the plank to become fully enclosed and protected if the car hits the ground.

By disappearing up inside the plank, this section does not get worn down as the rest of the floor hits the track – so remains at its original thickness throughout to be fully compliant with the previous 9mm depth checks that are conducted by the FIA after races.

Up until now, teams only needed to ensure enough thickness at one area of the hole to comply with the rules – so the moveable part of the skid would have no problem passing this.

From the Belgian Grand Prix, when the new floor stipulations will come in to force, the FIA’s checks on the thickness are being changed.

In the draft TD sent to teams ahead of the British Grand Prix it noted: “we wish to confirm that compliance with this Article will be required around at least 75% of each periphery.”

This means that teams will no longer be able to use small areas of moveable skid block material to help comply with the rules in a single area. ..."

 

[Mzezman]

So many time penalties for track limits in F2

 

[caroper]

So many time penalties for track limits in F2

That last 5 Sec penalty was particularly harsh...
Good race though

 

[Mzezman]

That last 5 Sec penalty was particularly harsh...
Good race though

Super... but rules is rules I guess

Also that drive from 20th to 2nd

 

[2026]

And it becomes a lottery. Just play Powerball and be done with F1.

How did you come to the conclusion that skipping practice equates to a lottery?

 

[JerryMungo]

How did you come to the conclusion that skipping practice equates to a lottery?

You did. Not me.
You compared it to a wet race. Wet races are all about timing and luck. The best cars can be disadvantaged and the slowest drivers can get a win.