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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:24
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.
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Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:26
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 ...
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:27
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:28
Even one SC will ensure that Max will win.
Hoping to see another Alonso podium, but I doubt it gonna happen.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:28
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?
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:29
Somehow I think it will be a snoozefest.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:31
The tyres:
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:31
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:34
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:35
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:37
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:37
Nico saying the Redbull has a 17 mph advantage with the DRS open to other teams and "must be doing something magical".
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:37
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
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:38
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:39
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:39
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:40
And David Richards shows yet again that he's one of Ben Sulayem's biggest allies (on Sky).
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:41
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:41
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.
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Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:43
I'm liking this tactic of Martin stood giving everyone a last minute good luck.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:44
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
Having the drivers up for the anthem is such a silly protocol.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
That national anthem rendition though...
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
Absolutely NO disrespect to Saudi Arabia, but they should work on their national anthem.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
*checks the audio on his TV*
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
I think I could give a better rendition of a national anthem by blowing on a bottle of beer.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:45
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:46
That national anthem rendition though...
Bad flute song really
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:46
As our commentator just said: "I can't hear if it's F-major, but I do know it lacks bass"
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:46
lol every school orchestra does a better job
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:47
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:47
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:48
That national anthem rendition though...
Was trying to be respectful but emm...
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:48
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:49
I've spend a shopping £2 on 14 novelty penny bets.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:49
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:50
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:51
Fingers crossed for Alonso and Piastri. Hopefully an exciting race.
Edited by ckolcz, 19 March 2023 - 16:51.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:53
Stewart and DC
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:54
Are you referring to just F1?We've seen quite a few spins this weekend but no shunts. So far. Just sayin'.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:54
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.
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:55
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:56
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:57
If perez doesn't win today and its not max then perez should hang his driving boots up
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:57
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Hopefully we are in for a treat!!
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:57
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:57
Posted 19 March 2023 - 16:58
27 turns and I remember maybe 3 of them.