***** Formula 1 - 2021 Season *****

221,308 Views | 2957 Replies | Last: 3 yr ago by MichaelMasi
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Cramp00 • 7:04p, 7/12/21
AG
Cramp00 said:
So I binged the Netflix series and surprisingly really enjoyed it. But now I have no idea who Im supposed to root for or against.
It really just depends which storyline floats your boat the most. Hamilton has been the largely unchallenged champion the last few years but is seeing a huge challenge from Verstappen this season. Lots of strong young talent with guys like Norris, Gasly, LeClerc, Russell. Older veterans fighting to keep seats like Vettel, Alonso, and Raikkonnen.
Rookies that can't get out of their own way.

Take your pick.
Reply Quote
1 edit
jorgerr96
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
9:21p, 7/12/21
What a loaded weekend this time. Formula 2 and Formula W.

I will say, not liking the new F2 and F3 calendar. F1 is on their 10th round and F2 barely on their 4, and that's halfway through their season. Formula W on their 2nd. I understand the changes were to reduce costs but damn.
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
7:43a, 7/13/21
AG
True and False info about F1 sprint qualifying

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.f1-sprint-true-or-false-separate-the-fact-from-the-fiction-about-f1s-new.48xIJuyFPnVE9VpQj2PtJf.html
Reply Quote
1
TopFlightReject
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Gladiator 96 • 10:18a, 7/13/21
I just dont see this method of qualifying lasting long. Not enough parity between the drivers, teams, and cars i think. Prove me wrong though. Would love to see some different front rows other than Hamilton, Verstappen, or Bottas. Give me a Russell, Alonso, Raikkonen top 3 lol.
Reply Quote
1
aggiejumper
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to TopFlightReject • 10:45a, 7/13/21
AG
Reverse the start grid based on driver points for sprint race. Would be way more fun.
Reply Quote
3
lunchbox
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to TopFlightReject • 4:32p, 7/13/21
TopFlightReject said:
I just dont see this method of qualifying lasting long.
They are only going to do it 3-4 times per year so I think they will stick with it a while. It almost creates a "double-header" within the same weekend and I'm sure they can charge more for the tickets to the sprint than they would for P2 or P3.
Reply Quote
Vernada
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to TopFlightReject • 10:32a, 7/14/21
AG
TopFlightReject said:
I just dont see this method of qualifying lasting long. Not enough parity between the drivers, teams, and cars i think. Prove me wrong though. Would love to see some different front rows other than Hamilton, Verstappen, or Bottas. Give me a Russell, Alonso, Raikkonen top 3 lol.


I like the idea of mixing up qualifying but at the end of the day, what team wants to risk their Sunday on Saturday?
Reply Quote
lunchbox
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
4:43p, 7/15/21
Today was the 2022 car launch event...not a whole lot of new info if you've been keeping up with what is changing but here are some of the videos nonetheless...

Looks like F1 doesn't allow their YT vids to be shared elsewhere....there are several here: https://www.youtube.com/c/F1/videos





Reply Quote
1 edit
Robert C. Christian
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
7:33p, 7/15/21
AG
Friendly reminder, sprint qualifying weekend. Altered schedule below:
Reply Quote
1
planoaggie123
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
8:11a, 7/16/21
AG
Busy morning between F1 and Open.

Worked late last night so I could enjoy. So far, worth it.

Going to be torn a bit once practice / qualifying start....
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
8:36a, 7/16/21
AG
Silverstone weekend is finally here and FP1 is underway !!
Reply Quote
planoaggie123
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
8:39a, 7/16/21
AG
I believe i missed Silverstone last year (last year was first year following)....anything "special" or things to watch for re: Silverstone weekend?

I am not sure if this is normal or not lol but I tend to enjoy F1 as much for the "locations" / "background" as anything. Was fun seeing the fans in the Austrian the other weekend...
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to planoaggie123 • 8:46a, 7/16/21
AG
I'm sure there are a lot more reasons but here are few for now:

  • One of the oldest and most traditional races in all of F1
  • Lewis Hamilton's home race so there tends to be a lot of hype around that
  • This year, it's the first time F1 is trialling the Sprint Qualifying format
Reply Quote
1 edit
planoaggie123
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Gladiator 96 • 8:49a, 7/16/21
AG
Gladiator 96 said:
I'm sure there are a lot more reasons but here are few for now:

  • One of the oldest and most traditional races in all of F1
  • Lewis Hamilton's home race so there tends to be a lot of hype around that
  • This year, it's the first time F1 is trialling the Sprint Qualifying format

Definitely looking forward to the Sprint...see how that plays out....
Reply Quote
1
planoaggie123
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:30p, 7/16/21
AG
Ok i am struggling to understand this Sprint stuff and the benefits. My initial reaction is "i like standard qualifying better" but maybe tomorrow will change my mind....
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:42p, 7/16/21
AG
Russell to Q3 again !!
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:03p, 7/16/21
AG
Hamilton takes top spot for Sprint Qualifying tomorrow despite a slight mishap toward the end of Q3
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to planoaggie123 • 2:06p, 7/16/21
AG
planoaggie123 said:
Ok i am struggling to understand this Sprint stuff and the benefits. My initial reaction is "i like standard qualifying better" but maybe tomorrow will change my mind....
There is a lot of potential for the Sprint Qualifying to shake things up for the race. Because it is only 17 laps, a mistake that can be made up for over the course of a full race may be much more costly for the Sprint. For instance, just about anyone who is forced to pit during the Sprint quali for any reason will very likely lose quite a few grid spots for the Sunday race.

If you look at the last race in Austria, the disastrous start by Perez was able to be made up before the end of the race, with him getting back to P5. Tomorrow, that kind of start would pretty much guarantee him starting P10 or worse on Sunday.
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:31a, 7/17/21
AG
HERE WE GO ON THE SPRINT!
Reply Quote
cap-n-jack
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:33a, 7/17/21
Free tire choice for the sprint. What tires are required to start the race tomorrow? Is it still the Q2 set?
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:42a, 7/17/21
AG
PEREZ OUT !!! Stays in but falls to P19

The Sprint format gets its first true story line
Reply Quote
1
2 edits
Enviroag02
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:45a, 7/17/21
AG
Love this format! Slick move by Norris to get around Alonso.
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:48a, 7/17/21
AG
Ric and Alonso with a great battle!!
Reply Quote
cap-n-jack
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:54a, 7/17/21
A little surprised Perez hasn't gained more places. Must've trashed those tires on that off.
TV guys say free tire choice again tomorrow.
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to cap-n-jack • 10:56a, 7/17/21
AG
cap-n-jack said:
A little surprised Perez hasn't gained more places. Must've trashed those tires on that off.
TV guys say free tire choice again tomorrow.
Could be that Red Bull is assuming he can get those spots back tomorrow and are not pressing today.
Reply Quote
Enviroag02
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:58a, 7/17/21
AG
How the heck did Max get that much better of a start than Lewis?
Reply Quote
aggiejumper
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:59a, 7/17/21
AG
Perez always makes it interesting but loves to come back through the field. He's got his work cut out tomorrow but with a 2 stop strategy and a better car than the dozen cars in front of him at start he should end up top 5. Only concern is getting caught up behind someone or contact through the field.
Reply Quote
Gladiator 96
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
11:06a, 7/17/21
AG
Biggest Winners and Losers from using Sprint format
W
Alonso
Raikkonen
L
Perez
Reply Quote
1 edit
Post removed:
by user
11:54a, 7/17/21
sburg2007
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:22p, 7/17/21
Well that was entertaining
Reply Quote
Robert C. Christian
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Enviroag02 • 12:33p, 7/17/21
AG
Enviroag02 said:
How the heck did Max get that much better of a start than Lewis?

Well, Max's brakes were on fire so his tires were much warmer than Lewis'.
Reply Quote
4
1 edit
gggmann
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:44p, 7/17/21
AG
All this did was remind me of the days before the refueling ban when the cars could go flat out at the start of the race.
Reply Quote
1
Goldie Wilson
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to gggmann • 5:55p, 7/17/21
gggmann said:
All this did was remind me of the days before the refueling ban when the cars could go flat out at the start of the race.

For someone new to F1, can you unpack this post?
Reply Quote
Ferg
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Goldie Wilson • 6:18p, 7/17/21
Goldie Wilson said:
gggmann said:
All this did was remind me of the days before the refueling ban when the cars could go flat out at the start of the race.

For someone new to F1, can you unpack this post?
There is no refueling during pit stops, so if you were to run out of fuel.....
Reply Quote
aggiejumper
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Goldie Wilson • 8:55p, 7/17/21
AG
Ligher fuel loads means cars can push full speed from the start then refuel when they pit for tires. Currently the cars start with around 100kg of fuel which weighs the cars down and slows them down. Also accelerates tire wear with full fuel.
Reply Quote
1
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.