Formula 1 2021

[NoName 16271]

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 3318]

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 9797]

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 4464]

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 3318]

This is more exciting than our football team……

[Kdub 498]

Hmmm will Maxi get a penalty?

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

Charles had a cracked chassis which explains his issues.

[G650 13964]

1 hour ago, Kdub said:

Hmmm will Maxi get a penalty?

[Kdub 498]

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

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

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 498]

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 3318]

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 3318]

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 13964]

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 11102]

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 11102]

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 15742]

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 3318]

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 1599]

Bad ass pic

[TonyTexas 10478]

 

[Buzzrock 14867]

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

Good call

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

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 6123]

[Jive Turkey 12562]

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

[TonyTexas 10478]

18 minutes ago, ConferenceRoom said:

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

[52-80 19063]

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 14867]

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

[Buzzrock 14867]

It’s so dark at 5pm there

[kevwun 15589]

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

[kevwun 15589]

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 6135]

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 6135]

Perez doing a great job today. 

[Goofyboy 3154]

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

[XYZ 2154]

Why is it so dark at 5:30 PM?

[kevwun 15589]

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

[Buzzrock 14867]

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

2.3s pit stop so I don’t think so

[PittsburghTiger 6135]

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 6135]

Ohhhh Bottas!

[PittsburghTiger 6135]

That's dangerous by Bottas

[Buzzrock 14867]

Terry Boatass just out there making a mess!

[TonyTexas 10478]

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 6135]

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

[Dutch 4464]

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 6135]

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 14867]

Well done Fernando