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[aray]

Since TomNokoe is busy, I am opening this rudimentary race thread.

 

The track :

 

 

 

 

The grid :

 

 

 

 

The time:

 

 

Edited by aray, 19 March 2023 - 16:26.

[jjcale]

Lets be positive ... 4 different cars at the front ... fast cars out of position at a track where passing is not too hard ... should be lots of "action". 

 

Could be an early race of the year contender ...

[Beri]

Somehow I think it will be a snoozefest.

[aray]

Even one SC will ensure that Max will win.

Hoping to see another Alonso podium, but I doubt it gonna happen.

[Risil]

Looks like a great top 10, interested to see what happens when Verstappen collides with it. The season will inevitably catch fire at some point, it always does, maybe today will be the day. Race start soon!

 

Obligatory "I-didn't-watch-qualifying" question: what happened to Norris? Why 19th?

[JimmyClark]

Somehow I think it will be a snoozefest.

Generally these hyped up races are it seems. The drivers have been well behaved this weekend, but I really will be surprised if there is no SC that spices it up somewhat.

[ANF]

The tyres:

 

[Muppetmad]

Looks like a great top 10, interested to see what happens when Verstappen collides with it. The season will inevitably catch fire at some point, it always does, maybe today will be the day. Race start soon!

 

Obligatory "I-didn't-watch-qualifying" question: what happened to Norris? Why 19th?

Hit the wall on his lap, and wasn't able to get it repaired in time for another lap.

[pRy]

Nico saying the Redbull has a 17 mph advantage with the DRS open to other teams and "must be doing something magical".

[Beri]

Generally these hyped up races are it seems. The drivers have been well behaved this weekend, but I really will be surprised if there is no SC that spices it up somewhat.

Much like Baku has never provided good racing without it's obligatory Safety Car.

[Fastcake]

Rare Martin Whitmarsh sighting on the grid walk. I presume Aston Martin is now doomed?

[ConsiderAndGo]

Nico saying the Redbull has a 17 mph advantage with the DRS open to other teams and "must be doing something magical".

Nico smoking something very strong.

[Risil]

Nico saying the Redbull has a 17 mph advantage with the DRS open to other teams and "must be doing something magical".

Haha, I can see a muck-raking story emerging here

[FLB]

Will this emulate the last six hours of yesterday's Sebring 12h race? Or the F2 races? Somehow, I don't know why or when, but I'm expecting this cat to make another appearance...

 

 

Edited by FLB, 19 March 2023 - 16:38.

[Thursday]

I'm convinced that whoever makes these sort of decisions saw the chaos of Baku and thought 'we want some of that' and deliberately built a dangerous track. They want crashes, carbon fibre flying and safety cars.

[TomNokoe]

Don't think Verstappen wins. Interested to see Alonso's pace. Hope Hamilton goes for an alternative strategy.

[FLB]

And David Richards shows yet again that he's one of Ben Sulayem's biggest allies (on Sky).

[STRFerrari4Ever]

I'm convinced that whoever makes these sort of decisions saw the chaos of Baku and thought 'we want some of that' and deliberately built a dangerous track. They want crashes, carbon fibre flying and safety cars.

I’ll always love the two GP2 races we saw in Baku 2016, utter chaos and something out of Wacky Races, races that F1 can only dream of emulating 😂

[Okyo]

Getting the image that it's gonna be all about how the cars work their tires. It's a close one stopper for those running S-M or M-S, those that are comfortable with it will most likely have the best results. SC will probably benefit RBR more, as they clearly seem the best at getting tire temps up, which is pronounced even more so when scrubbed. 

[pRy]

I'm liking this tactic of Martin stood giving everyone a last minute good luck.  

[ANF]

We've seen quite a few spins this weekend but no shunts. So far. Just sayin'.

[Disgrace]

Having the drivers up for the anthem is such a silly protocol.

[mclarensmps]

That national anthem rendition though...

[jcbc3]

Absolutely NO disrespect to Saudi Arabia, but they should work on their national anthem.

[pRy]

*checks the audio on his TV*

[Fastcake]

I think I could give a better rendition of a national anthem by blowing on a bottle of beer.

[PayasYouRace]

I think the band needs a bit more practice.

[ANF]

Overtone trumpets?

[Okyo]

That national anthem rendition though...

Bad flute song really 

[jcbc3]

As our commentator just said: "I can't hear if it's F-major, but I do know it lacks bass"

[renzmann]

lol every school orchestra does a better job

[danmills]

I've spend a shopping £2 on 14 novelty penny bets.

[lewislorenzo]

Max will still finish ahead of Checo😂

[ARTGP]

That national anthem rendition though...

 

Was trying to be respectful but emm...

[Fonzey]

That anthem was ace.

Had little Petey vibes from American Pie

[STRFerrari4Ever]

I've spend a shopping £2 on 14 novelty penny bets.

Have you done any head to head bets? I did all 10 several times, expecting 1 or 2 to let me down like during qualifying.

[FLB]

Having the drivers up for the anthem is such a silly protocol.

Everything protocol is under the FIA, including the anthems (Article 19.4 c) of the ISC).

 

fia_2023_formula_1_sporting_regulations_-_issue_2_-_2022-09-30.pdf

 

 

 

No less than sixteen (16) minutes before the scheduled start of the formation lap all drivers must be present at the front of the grid for the playing of the national anthem. Competitors will be provided the pre-race procedures as set out in the Media Delegate’s Note issued prior to the session.

Edited by FLB, 19 March 2023 - 16:53.

[Okyo]

[ckolcz]

Fingers crossed for Alonso and Piastri. Hopefully an exciting race.

Edited by ckolcz, 19 March 2023 - 16:51.

[TomNokoe]

Perez on Mediums according to F1TV

[ckolcz]

Stewart and DC

[Clatter]

We've seen quite a few spins this weekend but no shunts. So far. Just sayin'.

Are you referring to just F1?

[MKSixer]

That national anthem rendition though...

In the national anthem-military power index, The SA national anthem garners a rousing, "They Can't Fight At All And Are Completely Hopeless", rating.  The highest (actually lowest) of the possible ratings.

Edited by MKSixer, 19 March 2023 - 16:56.

[AlonsoElGoat]

Nice and easy Fernando. Long race and long season ahead to fight for the championship.

Having said that, I reckon Fernando will be leading the championship by the end of this race. 👌

[w1Y]

If perez doesn't win today and its not max then perez should hang his driving boots up

[Ali_G]

If perez doesn't win today and its not max then perez should hang his driving boots up

Suspect SC will screw up Perez’s race somehow.

[Konsta]

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Hopefully we are in for a treat!!

[TomNokoe]

Everyone on Mediums apart from

Hamilton Hards
Leclerc Softs
Norris Softs
Sargeant Hards

[Sam1]

Multi 1/2 incoming at the end of the race stinks but it will happen

[Anja]

27 turns and I remember maybe 3 of them.