F1 2023

[Craig_]

Apparently it's been in the rule book for ages, but never been needed.

If they do this they could just as well just give the first two podium trophies to the RBR drivers and let the others fight it out for third (and below) places.

 

[caroper]

If they do this they could just as well just give the first two podium trophies to the RBR drivers and let the others fight it out for third (and below) places.

They would do more for F1 if they just gave RBR both Trophy's now and told them not to bother arriving for the rest of the season. That way at least we could watch competitive racing for the best of the rest awards.

 

[Hamster]

This is taking **** so out of context

He said what we've always said: Max will be better than Lewis just like Lewis was better than Schumacher and he was better than Senna etc. Some kid in a kart somewhere is going to better than Max.

But I reckon that kid wont be beat because he'll be ****ing unstoppable.

 

[Speedster]

If they do this they could just as well just give the first two podium trophies to the RBR drivers and let the others fight it out for third (and below) places.

What would be your suggestion to set the grid if it's impossible to hold a qualifying session before the race?

 

[SlowInternet]

Perez will then be P1 because Max has a penalty.

 

[OhYeah84]

Perez will then be P1 because Max has a penalty.

What penalty does he have?

 

[UrBaN963]

What penalty does he have?

Gearbox penalty, he's up to his 5th for the season.

I reckon reverse grid by championship position is the only fair way to do this.

 

[Maurice Kitching]

What would be your suggestion to set the grid if it's impossible to hold a qualifying session before the race?

When was the last time a quali was cancelled due to rain?

 

[SlowInternet]

What penalty does he have?

Gearbox

 

[Agent_Smith]

Alpine in all sorts of disarray. Heads are rolling and the whip is being cracked

Alpine have announced that they will part ways with Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer by mutual agreement following the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

Szafnauer will continue his duties as normal for this weekend’s race at Spa-Francorchamps, before leaving the team ahead of the August summer break.

In a statement, Alpine said they “would like to thank Otmar for his hard work over the past 18 months and for leading the team in achieving fourth place in the 2022 Constructors' Championship” and “wishes him the best for the future”.

Alpine confirm Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer and Sporting Director Alan Permane to leave team after Belgian GP | Formula 1®

Alpine have announced that they will part ways with Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer by mutual agreement following the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

www.formula1.com

Pat Fry leaving too for Williams.

 

[Speedster]

When was the last time a quali was cancelled due to rain?

So long ago I can't remember. The first port of call is to set the grid using free practice times, but that idea was cast aside for safety reasons earlier today.

 

[Maurice Kitching]

So long ago I can't remember. The first port of call is to set the grid using free practice times, but that idea was cast aside for safety reasons earlier today.

Yes. A decision which Brundle treated with absolute derision, and rightly so.

 

[caroper]

So long ago I can't remember. The first port of call is to set the grid using free practice times, but that idea was cast aside for safety reasons earlier today.

Yes, that system worked well when they had 3 sessions to select from. Having the only practice session on the same day as qualifying leaves them open to this sort of fiasco.
On the bright side though the F3 qualifying was without incident now F2 about to start. If it doesn't start raining again the lower classes will have dried the track out in time for qualifying.

 

[Speedster]

Yes, that system worked well when they had 3 sessions to select from. Having the only practice session on the same day as qualifying leaves them open to this sort of fiasco.
On the bright side though the F3 qualifying was without incident now F2 about to start. If it doesn't start raining again the lower classes will have dried the track out in time for qualifying.

In the past quali has also been rescheduled to the Sunday morning so, if needs be, this is also an option. Going by championship standings is an absolute last case option.

 

[caroper]

Raining again, quite hard too, so Quali is back in doubt.

 

[Shi]

What would be your suggestion to set the grid if it's impossible to hold a qualifying session before the race?

So no Sprint quali either?

 

[Speedster]

So no Sprint quali either?

That depends on the weather tomorrow

 

[caroper]

If there is no F1 Quali today they may well cancel the Sprint Shoot out in favor of an F1 Quali session and use that result for both the sprint and main race.

 

[lkpat]

I'd rather they let main quali run tomorrow (if it can) and fudge the sprint quali.

 

[Speedster]

Looks like the weather will be fine for quali