F1 - where is the thread?
11 May 2015, 11:12 AM
#934
Impossible with the current aero packages, specifically the front wing designs, they can't get close to each other in the turbulent air. Well this has always been the case, but its worse this season, DRS is your only hope for some overtakes. Or if the car has a massive advantage over the car they are passing 
Bernie/FIA fecked up the rules basically. You're better off watching sbk/motogp
Bernie/FIA fecked up the rules basically. You're better off watching sbk/motogp
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11 May 2015, 11:41 AM
#935
IMO the powers that be need to change things, fast.
The Spanish GP is usually fairly processional so it's not a surprise that this weekend was dull, but the sport is just losing its entertainment value in recent years. So much so that even the boss of Silverstone said as much, before the race has even been there, which sounds a risky thing to do to me, but shows how desperate people are for some change.
It's getting to the point where the viewer is told by the commentators to be excited if a car slides a tiny bit around a fast corner, letting the chasing car close up by 0.3 seconds. It is tedious.
And compounded by the completely artificial overtaking when cars have DRS/different tyres/orders there's barely anything to like about modern F1 right now.
Before anyone says; I still watch it because I love what F1 used to be, and think it can be again, but right now I couldn't care a less who wins, and am happy to catch a race on iPlayer in the background.
The Spanish GP is usually fairly processional so it's not a surprise that this weekend was dull, but the sport is just losing its entertainment value in recent years. So much so that even the boss of Silverstone said as much, before the race has even been there, which sounds a risky thing to do to me, but shows how desperate people are for some change.
It's getting to the point where the viewer is told by the commentators to be excited if a car slides a tiny bit around a fast corner, letting the chasing car close up by 0.3 seconds. It is tedious.
And compounded by the completely artificial overtaking when cars have DRS/different tyres/orders there's barely anything to like about modern F1 right now.
Before anyone says; I still watch it because I love what F1 used to be, and think it can be again, but right now I couldn't care a less who wins, and am happy to catch a race on iPlayer in the background.
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11 May 2015, 12:19 PM
#937
It should be a walkover for the mercs as they were very quick in the tight/fanny corners in the last chicane in Spain.
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11 May 2015, 12:28 PM
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yeah, tbh its not really a viable F1 circuit now, at least not from a race point of view.
Maybe should be turned into some sort of showcase now rather than a race.
Maybe should be turned into some sort of showcase now rather than a race.
11 May 2015, 12:52 PM
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11 May 2015, 02:51 PM
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If Bernie wanted it to go, it would go.
on a slight amusing side note, redbull are moaning again, I don't remember them moaning for the 4 seasons they had miles ahead of the field. I can;t help think perhaps F1 would be better without them
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667
on a slight amusing side note, redbull are moaning again, I don't remember them moaning for the 4 seasons they had miles ahead of the field. I can;t help think perhaps F1 would be better without them
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667
11 May 2015, 04:33 PM
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on a slight amusing side note, redbull are moaning again, I don't remember them moaning for the 4 seasons they had miles ahead of the field. I can;t help think perhaps F1 would be better without them
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667
11 May 2015, 05:04 PM
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11 May 2015, 07:04 PM
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Yes I saw that Paul, she was very quick.
a) her sheer raw speed
b) her uber-cool head
c) her car control when under the most intense pressure towards the end of the races (and all throughout, in fact).
She appears to have the whole package! But with that X-Factor too.
Amazing talent. Plus, for bloody 14, she interviewed really impressively. Well above her years.
Genuinely
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11 May 2015, 08:35 PM
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12 May 2015, 08:33 AM
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12 May 2015, 08:42 AM
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You're making the mistake of trying to have adult conversations with people who are not much more sophisticated than an adolescent teenager and in some cases less so!
13 May 2015, 09:39 AM
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If Bernie wanted it to go, it would go.
on a slight amusing side note, redbull are moaning again, I don't remember them moaning for the 4 seasons they had miles ahead of the field. I can;t help think perhaps F1 would be better without them
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667
on a slight amusing side note, redbull are moaning again, I don't remember them moaning for the 4 seasons they had miles ahead of the field. I can;t help think perhaps F1 would be better without them
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667
I must be one of the only people that actually likes the engine sounds. Like incar footage on LMP cars with the spinning wheel of death recovery systems whizzing away sound really cool IMHO.
On another note, I didn't know Haas F1 will be using Ferrari engines next year. They must be pleased with the moves forward they've made on the engine side of things. Honda probably could have done with another team to broaden their learning experience.
13 May 2015, 01:01 PM
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Whether this is true I don't know but another F1 thread on another forum, a lad said he works near RB and overheard some guys talking about VW. Pinch of salt I guess but interesting if true.
I must be one of the only people that actually likes the engine sounds. Like incar footage on LMP cars with the spinning wheel of death recovery systems whizzing away sound really cool IMHO.
On another note, I didn't know Haas F1 will be using Ferrari engines next year. They must be pleased with the moves forward they've made on the engine side of things. Honda probably could have done with another team to broaden their learning experience.
I must be one of the only people that actually likes the engine sounds. Like incar footage on LMP cars with the spinning wheel of death recovery systems whizzing away sound really cool IMHO.
On another note, I didn't know Haas F1 will be using Ferrari engines next year. They must be pleased with the moves forward they've made on the engine side of things. Honda probably could have done with another team to broaden their learning experience.
Given audi's alignment with wec i can't see the group going to F1 tbh.
F1 need a big overhaul or it will fall away, its rested on its laurels for too long thinking its a cash cow
13 May 2015, 01:08 PM
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