I’m still trying to wrap my head around these new tire regulations... Apparently, they've dropped it down to 12 sets instead of 13... And how exactly are they planning to handle the Sunday grid? I mean, which compounds will they be starting on? If anyone could clear this up for me, I’d appreciate it—I definitely wasn't paying attention during the technical briefing, my bad... 🙂
Does that five-place penalty apply to the race on Sunday or the one on Saturday? The way I see it, they’re running qualifying for the sprint this Saturday... then, based on those sprint results (which is still a full-blown race, right?), they move on to the main race on Sunday... So, which specific session does this penalty actually hit? 🙂
frozenheron7 said:I am talking about the current state of play here, not some season average. It is perfectly evident that Red Bull currently possesses the strongest car on the grid, even if Mercedes and Red Bull appeared to be on equal footing at the start of the season. Given that reality, I highly doubt that Mercedes—specifically Lewis Hamilton—can realistically contend for the title or stage a comeback in these final few races, especially now that Red Bull has found such incredible momentum...
One DNF for one driver and a victory for another could decide everything right now. It comes down to Mercedes or Red Bull, regardless...
urbanfox said:Max was smart enough to keep a close eye on what Lewis was doing and adjust accordingly. That’s one reason he managed to hold onto his lead. But let’s be honest: Lewis is still the one setting the tempo of this game, even if he didn't take the win this time. For Max to truly dominate, he needs to step up and outmaneuver him strategically. He has the grit and the heart for it, but Lewis has a more powerful car and possesses a certain level of cunning—making those calculated moves that Max just doesn't attempt, despite his occasional streak of arrogance. Regardless, it was a well-earned victory for Max. He lands on that podium based on his own merit, whereas Lewis relies heavily on massive team support and a significant personal sacrifice from Valtteri.
It wasn't Max watching anyone; it was his pit wall keeping him informed. Max won today simply because he was faster. end of Story.
I’m watching the coverage on Sky, and honestly, Nico Rosberg is driving me crazy... I have no idea how someone can be so utterly clueless about what they should actually be saying... I used to think Martin Brundle was bad, but this is just a complete joke... Give us Will Buxton, please...
stormybadger8 said:It all sounds wonderful on paper, but it carries some serious consequences—like races becoming completely unsustainable because they just burn through resources, leading to these kinds of messes and absolute nonsense...
Man, I swear, I’d love nothing more than to just move to Texas and pray to God that every single race starts at noon during prime time 🙏 That would be right around my favorite time, 5:00 AM 😁 Suzuka, Suzuka, Suuuuzuuuuka! Every single weekend 🙏 🤣
Welcome… 🙂 As of yesterday, over 600 new laws have gone into effect... 🙂One of them is "constitutional carry," which means anyone over 21 can carry a pistol on their belt—either concealed or open—without needing any kind of permit... since it's considered a "constitutional right"...
stormybadger8 said:The fundamental issue with this whole situation is that infamous 3:00 PM start time, or even worse, those ridiculous 3:10 PM slots...🙄 Whoever came up with that logic completely botched the entire operation.
We have dealt with several messy situations since then, but this latest one really highlights how much of a joke that 3:00 PM rule is...
If the race had actually started at 2:00 PM, we wouldn't be in this mess. Even if it were raining at 2:00 PM, there would have been a much better chance to get things done and ensure the race actually takes place. This obsession with a 3:00 PM start is just pure incompetence; every single time there's even a minor delay, you end up with a total disaster toward the end of the race because visibility becomes an absolute nightmare, regardless of whether it's raining or not...
If the geniuses in charge were going to shift the schedule anyway, it would have been far more logical to move it up to 1:00 PM or even noon, just to give everyone enough time to follow the protocols properly... Instead, while they're busy being "smart," darkness falls and everything just goes to hell...
I assume it is perfectly obvious why they pushed it to 3:00 PM? It is all about the American audience; here in Texas, I am dealing with a seven-hour time difference, which means the race starts at 8:00 AM for me. I personally wouldn't have minded a 7:00 AM start, but not everyone is on my schedule...🙂 The new owners just want to maximize their profits... nothing surprising there...
graniteharbor502 said:Are you kidding me? It was just posted yesterday...
I honestly meant the post as a joke and didn't even realize there was a poll attached, since I'm typing this on my phone... Otherwise, I wouldn't have...
shadowmarlin22 said:Exactly ☕ Russell is stepping into Bottas's shoes before the break. By doing this, Russell is basically securing his seat at Mercedes-Benz for next season
Wait, didn't Bottas already secure his spot in Canada?
Jason Campbell70 said:Even if it means that Finnish driver Rajkonen nearly pulled off a podium finish, which leaves me feeling somewhat conflicted. 🙂 😢
It’s rare that I actually find myself laughing at troll posts, but this one was quite good... 🙂