Sports 🏎️ Official Formula 1 Thread

[IDAFC21]

Race 4 was over the weekend. Finally just watched it tonight. You know what, screw the real racing, I'm good with this for the rest of the year For anyone who complains there isn't enough overtaking in F1, you must watch this race. Albon and Leclerc put on a clinic.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Yeah, I still need to watch the first one.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Watching the 08 British GP replay now.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Damn!! The engines sound soo fucking good in 08 compared to now.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Man I forgot they used to refuel the cars back then. much better racing with the varying fuel loads and pit strategy.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Man I forgot they used to refuel the cars back then. much better racing with the varying fuel loads and pit strategy.

Better racing but more dangerous, but better racing!

 

[IDAFC21]

So some fuel may get spilled in the pitlane that the next car ignites when it drives over it, or some poor knob may get dragged halfway down the pitlane w/ the fuel hose still attached when they let the car go too early, whats the problem!!!

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

So some fuel may get spilled in the pitlane that the next car ignites when it drives over it, or some poor knob may get dragged halfway down the pitlane w/ the fuel hose still attached when they let the car go too early, whats the problem!!!

The problem is they might not get it on camera.

/sarcasm

I’m both for it and against it. Against it wins simply because of the safety aspect. That’s the priority.

They could do other things to liven up the racing. Make the drivers use each tire compound at least once during the race. Reduce all the fancy aero bits. No DRS if the car in front of you is NOT in the position ahead of you. Which no one has yet to explain why a front runner can use their DRS with a back marker.

I would really like to see them get rid of the fuel regulations, like fuel flow rates so the teams can uncork the engines and really let them go full revs and power. However you’d have to substantially increase fuel capacity or bring back refueling.

Or, remove the regulation and the driver has to manage the fuel rates? Give them some old Lucas Electronics fuel gauges. No one will know how much fuel they actually have, lol.

 

[IDAFC21]

Im really OK with no refueling. The only thing I miss is the strategy it brought into the race. How much fuel do you start the race with, how long do you keep the car stationary to add fuel, etc. There was a variable factor there every time a car pulled into the pits. Now, every team is expected to get their car in and out in 2 seconds or less every time, the pressure of which often produces the negative effect of a team like Haas having to retire both their cars in a race because the tires were not secure before the cars leave the pits. Which produces far less exciting racing.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Eventually everything Will be neutered and extra safe regardless. My guess is 10 years or less F1 cars will be fully enclosed with electronics to keep them from crashing at all or will all be just virtual.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Did you guys ever see this? Ted Kravitz was showing his phone on live TV and his friends saw...

 

[IDAFC21]

 

[AWDCD3]

No real surprise here.

Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of Formula 1 season

Sebastian Vettel is to leave Ferrari at the end of the year after contract talks between the two break down with no agreement.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Actually, I’m a little surprised. He should have signed with Ferrari, but probably would have to concede he is no longer the #1 driver. He still has talent, just needs some better control under pressure. Usually he is the one that forces others to make mistakes, but the last few years that table has been turned on him.

A hop to McLaren would be interesting. What would be even more so is if he could land at Williams and turn their shit chassis around. Mercedes would have another former world champion running their engine.

 

[IDAFC21]

Wow, surprising, yet not surprising, but still kinda surprising. Still tho, Leclerc is the future of that team, that much is clear.

 

[AWDCD3]

Sainz already being linked to the now empty Ferrari seat for next season.

 

[AWDCD3]

News.com.au: F1 2020: Daniel Ricciardo Ferrari move rejected, Carlos Sainz replaces
Sebastian Vettel.

Report: Ricciardo Ferrari dream shattered

Daniel Ricciardo’s Ferrari dream is over, according to an Italian report which claims the iconic Formula 1 team will announce Sebastian Vettel’s replacement in the next 48 hours.

www.news.com.au

Looks like Sainz is their man.

 

[IDAFC21]

That'll be interesting. Ricciardo definitely would not have been a good fit. No way he'd play 2nd man to Leclerc.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Plus he’s too free going. Ferrari is very rigid and stringent, especially with their public image and politics. That’s largely why Kimi was happy to leave. At Alfa things are much more relaxed and he can enjoy himself.

Ric definitely needs a better car under him, but I don’t think he would have enjoyed being at Ferrari for long.

So, does Seb takes Sainz’s spot?

For a long time I have despised Vettel, going back to Suzuka where he was whining on the radio “it’s not fair!”, and when he stole Webber’s victory. Then when he dissed Charlie at Mexico 2018, oooof, what a cock.

However, the switch of position placards at Canada last year was fucking epic. That was awesome.

 

[AWDCD3]

Looks like Ricciardo to McLaren will be announced shortly.
My guess would be that Vettel will end up at Renault.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Interesting set of guesses:

Who are the contenders to replace Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari? | Formula 1®

We look at the leading candidates to get the call from Maranello – and ask you to vote for who YOU think is the driver most likely to fill the seat...

www.formula1.com

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

BAM!

McLaren confirms Ricciardo as Sainz replacement

McLaren has confirmed the signing of Daniel Ricciardo on a multi-year contract from 2021 onwards, in place of Ferrari-bound Carlos Sainz. Sebastian Vettel’s failure to agree a new contract at Ferra…

racer.com

"McLaren has confirmed the signing of Daniel Ricciardo on a multi-year contract from 2021 onwards, in place of Ferrari-bound Carlos Sainz."

 

[Stink Star]

So is Vettel going to Renault? That’s such an ass backwards move.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I don't think he would do that. Not quite what they alluded to. May go to help set up the Indy Car team they're hinting at. But I can't see him at Renault. I could see Alonso at Renault though

 

[IDAFC21]

Yeah I cant really see Vettel going anywhere to be honest... I wouldn't be surprised if this is it for him. Unless he really rediscovers his love of racing and doesnt give a shit what kind of car he's got underneath him. But I don't know if he's that guy anymore.