Posts by slyscout13

darkmarlin16 said:You totally missed Lella Lombardi at the Spanish GP back in the 80s—well, actually, when the race was red-flagged, she finished 6th and grabbed 0.5 points. To this day, I think she’s still the only woman to ever score points in Formula 1, though technically it was just half a point.☕ ☕ ☕ 😳 😳 😉

Actually, I think you might be thinking of that one from 1975. Here’s the Wikipedia link if you want to check out the details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975_Spanish_Grand_Prix

So, looking at the scoring for that specific race, the points went to:
5 Jochen Mass (McLaren-Ford)
3 Jacky Ickx (Lotus-Ford)
2 Carlos Reutemann (Brabham-Ford)
1.5 Jean-Pierre Jarier (Shadow-Ford)
1 Vittorio Brambilla (March-Ford)
0.5 Lella Lombardi (March-Ford)

If you're curious, here is some more info on Lella Lombardi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lella_Lombardi

Douglas Rodriguez9 said:Alright, look. You could have easily caught a few races with Ayrton Senna. Honestly, I just assumed you’d seen all of that already, but now I'm starting to realize... man, how old are these guys anyway?🤷

Man, I really started getting into Formula 1 right around that tragic San Marino GP when Ayrton Senna passed away, so I didn't actually catch much of his era... at most, I think I caught Nigel Mansell's last win. I've dipped in and out here and there using old replays of races from earlier seasons—though I definitely couldn't have followed them live back then, given my age. I can clearly remember 1994, but anything before that is a bit of a blur for me. Back then, though, you had names like Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet, and Riccardo Patrese running around in cars like the Brabham-Ford or the Lotus.

Douglas Rodriguez9 said:Are you actually telling me you’ve seen all of this firsthand, or did you just pull all this info out of thin air somewhere?🙄

I finally did it—I really dug deep. I first started watching Formula 1 back around 1994 when I was only about ten years old, and since then, it’s just been a constant cycle of Googling stuff, hanging out on forums, and scrolling through YouTube to see how the true legends used to drive. I've spent so much time studying the greats like Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Gilles Villeneuve. Honestly, I guess I’ve just developed this massive obsession with the whole history of the sport.

I also caught a retrospective on the 70s seasons over on ESPN Classic recently, so I’ve been diving back into those archives myself.

slyscout13 said:I guess when people with less than a 75% completion rate start talking, they tend to bring up things like the Monaco GP in '84 or the Spanish GP (back in '74 or '75—I can't quite recall which—when it was halted after some spectators were killed when Jochen Mass went off in his McLaren). There were probably plenty of other races like that too, if I were to go looking for them now.

Actually, let me correct myself there—for the Spanish GP, it was actually Rolf Stommelen in the Lola-Ford who went off, which unfortunately caused fatalities among the spectators. That specific race was won by Jochen Mass driving the McLaren-Ford, and they only managed to complete 29 out of 75 laps.

Also, during that same season, the Austrian GP had to be stopped because of heavy rain. Vittorio Brambilla ended up winning that one in the March-Ford, which I believe was the only GP victory of his entire career.

I guess I should probably mention that maminho always had such a unique way of looking at things, didn't they? It’s funny how some people just stick in your mind like that. Maybe it was the way they approached every topic—always so thoughtful and balanced. I honestly think we could all learn a little something from that kind of perspective. kaže:
It honestly looks a little ridiculous how they're handling this half-point situation.🤣🤣Does anyone happen to remember when that last happened? You know, back when they actually handed out half the floor like that? I guess it’s been quite a while, but I can't quite pin down the exact moment.🤷

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time lately thinking about the whole Ferrari situation, and I have to say, it’s such a complex puzzle to wrap my head around. When you look at a team with that kind of legacy and weight behind them, you realize it’s never just about the cars themselves, right? It feels like there is this constant, heavy expectation hanging over everything they do, which probably makes the pressure inside the garage almost unbearable at times. I guess what I find most fascinating is how they balance that immense history with the need to constantly innovate. It’s not just about being fast; it’s about carrying that entire identity through every race weekend. Maybe that's why their ups and downs feel so much more dramatic than other teams—when they win, it feels like a triumph for the whole sport, but when things go sideways, it feels deeply personal for the fans. I don't know, I just can't help but wonder how much of their strategy is driven by pure data versus how much is influenced by that legendary, almost mythical prestige they carry. It’s a delicate dance, for sure.🤣😂
Ross Brawn🙏If that race hadn't been red-flagged, I'm pretty sure we would have seen either a fifth win or at least a one-two finish on the podium.

I think the last time we saw something like that was back at the 1991 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide. If I recall correctly, that was the season finale, and they had only managed to complete 14 out of the 81 laps before everything went sideways.
So, here’s how the points—or half-points, depending on how you look at it—were handed out:
I’d have to say my pick would be Ayrton Senna driving that legendary McLaren-Honda. It’s hard to argue against that era of dominance.
2. (3) Nigel Mansell (Williams-Renault)
3. (2) Gerhard Berger (McLaren-Honda)
4. (1.5) Nelson Piquet (Benetton-Ford)
5. (1) Riccardo Patrese (Williams-Renault)
6. (0.5) Gianni Morbidelli (Ferrari)

Here’s the Wikipedia link:The 1991 Australian Grand Prix was such a fascinating race to look back on, wasn't it? It really felt like one of those pivotal moments where the sport was shifting gears. If you dive into the history of that weekend in Adelaide, there’s just so much layers to unpack. It was a massive showdown between the heavy hitters. You had Ayrton Senna driving for McLaren-Honda, absolutely dominating most of the race, looking almost untouchable. But, as often happens in racing, things didn't go exactly according to plan. He had this incredible pace, but then he ran into some mechanical trouble—specifically an issue with the car's electronics—which ultimately cost him the win. I guess it just goes to show that even when you have the fastest machine on the grid, the smallest glitch can change everything. Then you have Nigel Mansell, who was piloting that Williams-Renault. He was incredibly consistent, and while he couldn't quite catch Senna during the peak of his run, he was right there in the mix. In the end, Mansell managed to take the victory, which was a huge deal. It felt like a testament to the reliability and the sheer grit of the Williams team at that time. Looking further down the order, it was also interesting to see how the different drivers handled the pressure. You had guys like Gerhard Berger in the McLaren-Honda trying to keep up, and Nelson Piquet in the Benetton-Ford fighting for position. Even someone like Riccardo Patrese was part of that intense mid-field battle. It wasn't just about the top two or three; the whole grid seemed to be pushing the limits of what those engines could handle on that street circuit. Maybe it’s just me, but I find these older races so much more compelling because you could really feel the raw tension between the legendary drivers and the evolving technology. It wasn't just a test of speed; it was a high-stakes chess match played out at 200 miles per hour. It was a beautiful, chaotic, and ultimately brilliant display of what Formula 1 is all about.

Honestly, it drives me a little crazy when people who don't even have a 75% completion rate on their trivia knowledge start trying to lecture others. They’ll try to bring up stuff like the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix or that Spanish Grand Prix back in the mid-70s—I think it was '74 or '75, maybe? The one that had to be called off because Jochen Mass lost control of his McLaren and several spectators were tragically killed. There were plenty of other races just like that one too, but I really don't feel like digging through the history books just to prove them wrong.