Formula 1 2021

[NoName 17,204]

54 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

Fabrega says Lewis is using the Turkey PU this weekend.
 

Certainly seems interesting.

Why NOT use it at this point?

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

Certainly seems interesting.
Why NOT use it at this point?

It does degrade with use more than they like, so if they think they can win with the older unit here, they can save that big one for the more power sensitive tracks coming up.

[ChickenSandwich 9,988]

Qualify had an odd flow to it. Makes for an interesting top ten. 
 

A little surprised more didn’t go soft on P2 as it seems track position will be key with little passing 

[Dutch 4,581]

14 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

It does degrade with use more than they like, so if they think they can win with the older unit here, they can save that big one for the more power sensitive tracks coming up.

Yeah, that seems likely. Running the old motor certainly didn’t seem to hurt him on today’s evidence. Lewis seemingly had a 0.2s-ish advantage, even before Max’ last flying lap got yellow-flagged. 

What would Red Bull give for a Bottas, a 2nd driver who can reliably qualify in the top four, get podiums, and win when the top driver has a rare off day. Yeah he’ll go “full Bottas” now and then, but he’ll have played a massive role if Lewis and Merc win the titles.  Checo has had good race pace but not making it to Q3 (on softs no less) really hurts them. His one-off quali pace hasn’t been there this year. 

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

This is more exciting than our football team……

[Kdub 516]

Hmmm will Maxi get a penalty?

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

Charles had a cracked chassis which explains his issues.

[G650 14,456]

1 hour ago, Kdub said:

Hmmm will Maxi get a penalty?

[Kdub 516]

If he didn't slow for double yellows should atleast be a 5 place grid drop I would think

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

Precedent is 3 for a single yellow (which Bottas and Sainz passed) and 5 for a double (which Max passed). So, we will see. FIA doesn’t seem to like to follow precedent this year, but the steward summoning times seem to be 15 mins apart for Bottas and Sainz, and 30 for Max, which may give us a hint.

[Kdub 516]

Idk if I said this lately but fuck Max and the Dutch

[Guest]

Should be pretty cut and dry right? Saw video, but couldn't see anything on a small screen. 

I did watch onboard with Gasly. He ran wide and his tire just shredded instantly. Especially interesting because I assume it only had the one lap on them. Wonder if we will see more of the same tomorrow.

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

Should be pretty cut and dry right? Saw video, but couldn't see anything on a small screen. 
I did watch onboard with Gasly. He ran wide and his tire just shredded instantly. Especially interesting because I assume it only had the one lap on them. Wonder if we will see more of the same tomorrow.

It actually got destroyed by his front wing failing.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Anton Chigurh said:

It actually got destroyed by his front wing failing.

So curbs -> wing failing -> tire puncture?

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

So curbs -> wing failing -> tire puncture?

Yep. Ironically, if those other drivers get penalized, it will promote Gasly to P2!

[Guest]

Also, as someone rooting for Max, I just want to thank the Longhorns. With Lewis seemingly in a rocketship now, it seems like the title will be his to lose. But thanks to the past decade of Longhorn football, I don't feel so bad about it. You can only pull the rug so many times before it just doesn't really bother you as much.

[Guest]

Also, that black Merc just flying around that track under the lights looks so damn mean. 

[G650 14,456]

1 hour ago, Kdub said:

Idk if I said this lately but fuck Max and the Dutch

Can't be said enough really

[Amos Moses 795]

This is more exciting than our football team……

Ain’t that the sad gotdamn truth.

[wood 11,778]

10 hours ago, Anton Chigurh said:

 

 

 

 

 

This is more exciting than our football team……

 

 

Yep, but tbf, getting a root canal or colonoscopy are more exciting than our football team.

[wood 11,778]

7 hours ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Also, as someone rooting for Max, I just want to thank the Longhorns. With Lewis seemingly in a rocketship now, it seems like the title will be his to lose. But thanks to the past decade of Longhorn football, I don't feel so bad about it. You can only pull the rug so many times before it just doesn't really bother you as much.

Yep, I think it's all but in the bag for Lewis at this point. But, they still have to run the races...

[utee94 16,091]

8 hours ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Also, that black Merc just flying around that track under the lights looks so damn mean. 

I miss the Silver Arrows. The black was fine as a novelty, and I understand the social statement being made, but the silver Mercs were beautiful.  

 

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

I miss the Silver Arrows. The black was fine as a novelty, and I understand the social statement being made, but the silver Mercs were beautiful.  
 

They are beautiful but gotdam I love the black and will be sad to see it go as well. It’s bittersweet, really.

I do think the W11 is my favorite car ever.

[texas08 1,599]

Bad ass pic

[TonyTexas 10,796]

 

[Buzzrock 15,161]

If he didn't slow for double yellows should atleast be a 5 place grid drop I would think

Good call

[Anton Chigurh 3,338]

Carlos was determined to have lifted. If his had been under double yellow he probably would have gotten a penalty, but avoided it this time.

[ConferenceRoom 6,214]

[Jive Turkey 13,021]

This season was fun while it lasted. Now let the coronation of Hamilton begin. 

[TonyTexas 10,796]

18 minutes ago, ConferenceRoom said:

Bottas and Sainz  grid positions have been swapped. Valtteri starts 6th, Carlos 5th

[52-80 19,380]

Mildly interesting that the RB uses shorter steering ratio than MBZ.

Watching the side by side lap view and RB applies more steering angle at every corner (its not just because of different lines). 

So a little more steering precision afforded by the RB, and also more leverage / less physical demand 

 

[Buzzrock 15,161]

Big opportunity for Gasly today. Let’s see what he makes of it.

[Buzzrock 15,161]

It’s so dark at 5pm there

[kevwun 16,450]

Hamilton is going to walk away with this race short of a wreck or mechanical issue.  Max up to 3rd already.

[kevwun 16,450]

Maybe I spoke too soon.  Max is closing the gap now that he's in 2nd.  Bottas doesn't have a good car today.

Edited November 21, 2021 by kevwun

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

9 hours ago, utee94 said:

I miss the Silver Arrows. The black was fine as a novelty, and I understand the social statement being made, but the silver Mercs were beautiful.  

 

YES. The cars are supposed to be SILVER.

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

Perez doing a great job today. 

[Goofyboy 3,438]

Hamilton is a full pit stop ahead of the rest of the field. Max has second locked. Let’s go Alonso!!

[XYZ 2,154]

Why is it so dark at 5:30 PM?

[kevwun 16,450]

Did they change Max's front wing?  Missed the round of pit stops.

[Buzzrock 15,161]

Did they change Max's front wing?  Missed the round of pit stops.

2.3s pit stop so I don’t think so

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

Come on Perez, get moving.

I still am a bit conflicted on the 1-point for the fastest lap. I think it should be open for the entire field. Give the guys in the back something to go for towards the end of a race.

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

Ohhhh Bottas!

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

That's dangerous by Bottas

[Buzzrock 15,161]

Terry Boatass just out there making a mess!

[TonyTexas 10,796]

26 minutes ago, XYZ said:

Why is it so dark at 5:30 PM?

You didn’t take astronomy and geography in school, did you?

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

Championship is going to come down to the points Max didn't get at Silverstone.

[Dutch 4,581]

1 hour ago, kevwun said:

Hamilton is going to walk away with this WDC short of a wreck or mechanical issue. 

FIFY. 

9 minutes ago, PittsburghTiger said:

Championship is going to come down to the points Max didn't get at Silverstone.

And this, and Baku. 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Dutch

[PittsburghTiger 6,361]

4 minutes ago, Dutch said:

FIFY. 

And this, and Baku. 

We could also mention Bottas taking out both Red Bulls in Hungary. That was a +16 for Hamilton there. So at Silverstone it was +23 for Hamilton. If we wanted to be accurate.

[Buzzrock 15,161]

Well done Fernando