Was doing other things whilst watching yesterday but Nico two-stopped, didn't he? I would have been interesting to see what would have happened without Lewis getting stuck behind Vettel and trying a three stop. But Barcelona isn't the best track for overtaking so the result would have probably been the same.
It would be nice to have a non-Merc on pole at Monaco though. And a couple of safety cars during the race would make things interesting too.
I think all this talk of a resurgence is a bit OTT (based on just one race). Nico will win races this year but I think, like last year, Lewis will win a good percentage more.
Dummy is firmly out of the pram - BBC reporting that Red Bull will quit if Audi don't come in as an engine partner. Looks like the Renault relationship has fully broken down. Can't blame them really, the engine has been a joke. Already used 4 and they'll be getting grid penalties on a regular basis if the trend continues.
Having said that, the car isn't up to it either if the Toros are ahead on pace, unless they have been nurturing some talent.
Mikey - agree, result would have been the same, Merc wouldn't have split the strategies and so Lewis would have 2 stopped later than Nico each time. Probably closed the gap but been stuck like he was for first 2 stints.
Audi will come in and have the same issues as Honda
Is there any chance F1 will ever go back to V8, I miss the sound of a V8 engine. These new engines sound like Go-karts.
comment by Draculencia - fear the cross (U4302)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Is there any chance F1 will ever go back to V8, I miss the sound of a V8 engine. These new engines sound like Go-karts.
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No, v8s are a thing of the past. Have you been to a race recently? The cars sound lovely
Lovely isnt a description i want for an F1 engine tho.
Blinding, Rip Roaring, searing, excruciating. My nans teapot sets lovely
I think that in the name of fairness there should be four qualifying periods this year,
Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q Germans.
That should ensure the crowd, who pay a fortune for tickets are not cheated of a genuine sporting challenge for all competitors.
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posted on 11/5/15
posted on 11/5/15
Was doing other things whilst watching yesterday but Nico two-stopped, didn't he? I would have been interesting to see what would have happened without Lewis getting stuck behind Vettel and trying a three stop. But Barcelona isn't the best track for overtaking so the result would have probably been the same.
It would be nice to have a non-Merc on pole at Monaco though. And a couple of safety cars during the race would make things interesting too.
I think all this talk of a resurgence is a bit OTT (based on just one race). Nico will win races this year but I think, like last year, Lewis will win a good percentage more.
posted on 11/5/15
Dummy is firmly out of the pram - BBC reporting that Red Bull will quit if Audi don't come in as an engine partner. Looks like the Renault relationship has fully broken down. Can't blame them really, the engine has been a joke. Already used 4 and they'll be getting grid penalties on a regular basis if the trend continues.
Having said that, the car isn't up to it either if the Toros are ahead on pace, unless they have been nurturing some talent.
posted on 11/5/15
Mikey - agree, result would have been the same, Merc wouldn't have split the strategies and so Lewis would have 2 stopped later than Nico each time. Probably closed the gap but been stuck like he was for first 2 stints.
posted on 11/5/15
Audi will come in and have the same issues as Honda
posted on 11/5/15
Is there any chance F1 will ever go back to V8, I miss the sound of a V8 engine. These new engines sound like Go-karts.
posted on 11/5/15
comment by Draculencia - fear the cross (U4302)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Is there any chance F1 will ever go back to V8, I miss the sound of a V8 engine. These new engines sound like Go-karts.
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No, v8s are a thing of the past. Have you been to a race recently? The cars sound lovely
posted on 12/5/15
Lovely isnt a description i want for an F1 engine tho.
Blinding, Rip Roaring, searing, excruciating. My nans teapot sets lovely
posted on 12/5/15
Boooo
posted on 15/5/15
I think that in the name of fairness there should be four qualifying periods this year,
Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q Germans.
That should ensure the crowd, who pay a fortune for tickets are not cheated of a genuine sporting challenge for all competitors.
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