Formula One 2019

[Stinkenzo]

On 27/04/2019 at 21:45, Walkers said:

Love Baku, one of the best races on the calendar already

FFS

[The Horse's Mouth]

The two races you can usually bank on have been absolutely snorefests so far  , not sure whether it's Merc's dominance or something to do with the new cars. 

[Nick]

7 hours ago, The Horse's Mouth said:

The two races you can usually bank on have been absolutely snorefests so far  , not sure whether it's Merc's dominance or something to do with the new cars. 

Yep utter boring shite so far this season. Made me laugh that the Sky commentators had resorted to making the race sound exciting by talking with enthusiasm, passion and pace about last years incidents of the Baku race during this one...

[The Horse's Mouth]

5 hours ago, Swan Lesta said:

Yep utter boring shite so far this season. Made me laugh that the Sky commentators had resorted to making the race sound exciting by talking with enthusiasm, passion and pace about last years incidents of the Baku race during this one...

the fact Verstappen's lung on Vettel which didnt even result in an overtake is probably the most exciting move out of the two races says a lot  . And the way it's going we're set for the most dullest title challenge ever, if Bottas by some miracle gets a few more wins and Hamilton gets a few DNFs, i wonder how long it will be until the conspiracies come out considering Toto's Bottas' agent

[isaidno]

Watched the formula 2 races and formula e this weekend.  Both were more exciting. 

Spain and Monaco next for F1 so another 2 borefests. 

[Stinkenzo]

Baku's first race was worse in fairness

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Hamilton gets by Bottas at the start.

[VinceNoir]

I’d love to be proven wrong but this just feels like it’s gonna be so dull. 

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Vettel holding up Leclerc.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

This race is over barring any mechanical failures. Time to switch over to the football.

[The Quick Brown Fox]

2 hours ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Hamilton gets by Bottas at the start.

I've never understood how 2nd gets the inside of the corner. I know it's the cleaner side of the track but I think first should be there to defend not for first to have to attack. 

[SouthStandUpperTier]

1 minute ago, browniefox said:

I've never understood how 2nd gets the inside of the corner. I know it's the cleaner side of the track but I think first should be there to defend not for first to have to attack. 

Well you could say Bottas gets the faster racing line into the corner. The fact is that Hamilton simply got the better start.

[The Quick Brown Fox]

Just now, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Well you could say Bottas gets the faster racing line into the corner. The fact is that Hamilton simply got the better start.

It happens far too often for that. The car in 2nd gets the inside line preventing the car in first turning in properly and the car in 2nd just breezes through. 

[Raj]

Been an F1 fan since the Prost/Senna/ Mansell era.

These last couple of seasons I've just given up...it's shite....

[iamafox]

Ferrari need to get their shit together

[yorkie1999]

19 hours ago, browniefox said:

I've never understood how 2nd gets the inside of the corner. I know it's the cleaner side of the track but I think first should be there to defend not for first to have to attack. 

Because the inside of a corner is not on the racing line. Wide, clip the apex and then wide again

[Nick]

Watched the start and 3/4 of the first lap and noted the positions. Forwarded directly to the last lap.

 

Gripping motorsport.

 

Again.

[KrefelderFox666]

22 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said:

Watched the start and 3/4 of the first lap and noted the positions. Forwarded directly to the last lap.

 

Gripping motorsport.

 

Again.

It's been terrible for a long time, at least 5 or so years ago there was still more than one car pushing for the championship.

 

They should really do something about making it harder to be dominant. Adding weight onto cars every time they win etc. Who knows. Can't believe people still waste hours of their life every other weekend to watch it. There is certainly more exciting and cheaper motorsport around.

[Nick]

1 minute ago, KrefelderFox666 said:

It's been terrible for a long time, at least 5 or so years ago there was still more than one car pushing for the championship.

 

They should really do something about making it harder to be dominant. Adding weight onto cars every time they win etc. Who knows. Can't believe people still waste hours of their life every other weekend to watch it. There is certainly more exciting and cheaper motorsport around.

It's the dirty air which means that cars can't overtake and can only run to their optimum when 50 odd meters behind the car in front. The change has to come from car design regs rather than penalties for winning etc in my opinion.

[The Quick Brown Fox]

2 hours ago, yorkie1999 said:

Because the inside of a corner is not on the racing line. Wide, clip the apex and then wide again

I understand that, but how can you hit the apex when there is a great big F1 car sat next to you? 

[yorkie1999]

1 hour ago, browniefox said:

I understand that, but how can you hit the apex when there is a great big F1 car sat next to you? 

Get to the corner first, which you will because you're starting 10m further down the track

[The Bear]

Starting on the outside is supposed to give you more grip for the getaway because its on the clean racing line. Any slight issue off the line though and you are very vulnerable up the inside. 

[isaidno]

F1 to return to Zandvort, Holland

[iamafox]

Alonso fails to qualify for the Indy 500

 

McLaren are a joke

[isaidno]

9 hours ago, iamafox said:

Alonso fails to qualify for the Indy 500

 

McLaren are a joke

Would love it if Montoya beats him to the triple crown by winning Le Mans at some point.