Posts by Jason Campbell70

Yeah, nothing from the rain.

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Raymond Anderson4 said:Right, right... I always forget about the softs. Thanks for the reminder. 😉
And I actually wasn't aware of that medium-hard strategy.

Regarding Seba, this was what came through over the team radio: "so far the options are starting to show degradation in other cars as well".
So, it looks like he was dealing with those issues too.

That clears things up quite a bit. 👍

Raymond Anderson4 said:Honestly, nobody actually got better rubber than everyone else... the tires feel softer than they did in years past, but there are so many variables that dictate tire life and how they hold up during a stint.
That’s such a cheap theory... it just sounds silly to me. 😁

It isn't Supersoft. 🍿

Nathan Jones98 said:tire degradation is hitting hard
might see some overtakes because of it—but with those heavy overtakes happening, pitting multiple times is just too risky
then again, staying out on old rubber is a massive gamble too
damn Pirelli and this track, honestly
looks like some drivers got an even set while others didn't get quite the same distribution

Someone could pull off a miracle toward the end of the race, much like Perez did at Monza. 😁

Now, the question is... who?



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Raymond Anderson4 said:Lewis was also told to stay out on track to see how long it takes for the tires to start degrading significantly.

Yes, during his race-simulation run, he was being careful with the rubber, but the rest of the FP sessions were pure torture for those rear Pirellis. Every acceleration resulted in noticeable rear-end sliding. Mind you, everyone was sliding, especially at the start. I suppose that's just what happens on a street circuit. 🤷

And I didn't quite catch that bit of team radio from Vettel. At first, I actually felt a bit relieved to hear that he was struggling with tire wear too. 😁

Raymond Anderson4 said:The car is totally unbalanced... it’s making things really difficult for the drivers in the first two cockpits.
I'm thinking Fernando might finish somewhere around 5th to 7th... assuming the track stays dry.

Marc gen says they're also struggling with degradation issues.

I really wonder who actually won't run into degradation issues, especially with those rear tires.

Nathan Jones98 said:That Italian scrap alternator is basically just playing favorites with certain teams and drivers at this point.
I wonder...

MM mafia🙂

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And really, who else would you pick if not Senna? 😁

cosmichawk12 said:Oh boy, did Massa hit the wall this time? 😁

Everything is within the scope of service. 🥳

Jason Campbell70 said:A slight tweak to the front wing.
Minor adjustments to the front wing mounts.
I’m also expecting some changes to the air guides under the nose.
Small modifications around the mirror mounts and air vanes.
The exhaust looks modified to me. 😕
A light modification to the rear wing.
A subtle change to the floor and diffuser.

I was hoping for a front wing with a massive flap and no Cascade.
But the Cascade is still there.
Does that mean they aren't struggling with downforce balance between the front and rear? Perhaps they anticipate the F2012 generating more downforce at the rear (given the new rear wing, exhaust, and diffuser).

I'll be waiting for more photos from Singapore so I can compare this version of the F2012 to the one from Canada. But work was definitely done.
The changes aren't revolutionary, though it wouldn't have hurt if they were.
The car is fast, and we're already halfway through the season.

With that new rear wing, it's hardly surprising we kept those cascades moving forward. 👋

stormybadger8 said:If that junk Italian alternator actually holds up this weekend, I’m expecting to see one or two Red Bulls at the front.😁

Is the alternator a Renault part?

Confirmed, it’s a Renault part. While we rely on several different suppliers for the internal components, we handle the assembly of the alternators ourselves, which means the responsibility for the part's integrity rests squarely on us. We are currently coordinating with all our suppliers to pinpoint the exact root cause of the issue. Our goal? To make sure this doesn't happen again.

http://www.f1network.net/main/red-bu...ite-qa?print=1

If you want to send thanks for that alternator failure, please direct them to a different address.
To the bald gentleman, who receives so much praise for his design and engineering prowess.

Raymond Anderson4 said:So, what has the Maranello crew cooked up this time for Singapore...
The FW has seen some minor tweaks, but let's be honest... we're just looking at tiny incremental updates. They’ve been tinkering with that unfortunate, headache-inducing FW since the Muggel era.
As for the floor, there were rumors about some changes, but I'm seeing absolutely nothing.

A slight tweak to the front wing.
Minor adjustments to the front wing mounts.
I’m also expecting some changes to the air guides under the nose.
Small modifications around the mirror mounts and air vanes.
The exhaust looks modified to me. 😕
A light modification to the rear wing.
A subtle change to the floor and diffuser.

I was hoping for a front wing with a massive flap and no Cascade.
But the Cascade is still there.
Does that mean they aren't struggling with downforce balance between the front and rear? Perhaps they anticipate the F2012 generating more downforce at the rear (given the new rear wing, exhaust, and diffuser).

I'll be waiting for more photos from Singapore so I can compare this version of the F2012 to the one from Canada. But work was definitely done.
The changes aren't revolutionary, though it wouldn't have hurt if they were.
The car is fast, and we're already halfway through the season.

stormybadger8 (Note: Since the input provided was only said:" which means "says:", there is no content to rewrite. Please provide the full text you wish for me to transform.)
So you're still standing by that host who isn't even a player?
Let’s just say if things had been set up this way from the start, we wouldn't be dealing with all this endless arguing over technicalities. You know the type—rules that people still drag out in every single competition today, mostly written just to favor some teammate.

^^^ 04.09.2012

stormybadger8 said:Saying everything would be sunshine and rainbows if we just picked some outsider to host the championship who isn't even playing... that might actually be the biggest load of nonsense I've read about running this thing since it started.

Let's say next season we pick ........* (*feel free to throw in any former player you want...) someone who, coincidentally, isn't participating in the championship this year...
Then some "controversial situation" pops up, and they make a call that favors their old buddy... whether it's one specific guy or a whole group of them, it's all the same.
The situation doesn't even have to be controversial; it could follow the rules perfectly. It's enough if there's even the slightest hint of ambiguity, or if some person starts making a massive scene just because they were too lazy to actually read the rulebook,
and in their head, it’s perfectly logical that things should work exactly how they imagined them...

And how long do you think it'll take before people start trashing the host's work and whining about favoritism and arguing over results?
Five minutes? Or will the server be such a disaster zone that it takes a little longer than five?🍿
And if anyone tries to hand out warnings or clean up the mess, how long until the talk starts about moderators running a dictatorship and using brute force?

All these ideas sound great on paper.😍
But the real issue is that, up until now, the rules—the ancient ones, mind you—have only been copied over a few minutes before the first race starts, or sometimes even after.
And then, naturally, we find out they're flawed or incomplete, so they get changed after the race to suit whatever the loudest majority wants at that exact moment.☕
As for picking hosts, we basically used a "firefighter approach"—we wait for a crisis to happen, realize we don't have anyone, or realize the current person has had enough, and then we scramble to pick someone when it's already way too late.

It’ll be the same old story. During the season, nobody will discuss anything important... and once the season ends, nobody will be around to debate or vote anyway.
Then, a month before the start, everyone will start bickering about everything except who the host should be, let alone the actual rules.
And a couple of weeks before the season kicks off, someone will start rambling about spreadsheets, colors, numbers, podiums, team names, etc.
Everyone will have a blast debating nonsense while completely forgetting that we don't even have rules or a host yet... but hey, there's always time.😍

Seriously, there's absolutely no need to agree on anything before this season ends. We'll just hammer out the rules after the first race and everything will be just fine.😍

That's my two cents.🙂
You guys go ahead and keep entertaining yourselves with stupidity instead of signing up to host or actually discussing the rules.

Terry Carter2 will let me know when the poll opens and who goes on it, so reach out to him if you actually have the drive to help.😁
Me? I'm happily skipping this thread. I just don't have the energy to read the same old story all over again.

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stormybadger8 said:Suppose we picked a new host for next season... someone from our past roster who isn't actually competing in the championship right now? Just a thought.
And then, inevitably, some "controversial situation" pops up, and he makes the call right in favor of his former teammate...

Can a host decide to favor their own teammate? Absolutely.

What's the issue? 😍

stormybadger8 Asks:
A situation doesn't even have to be controversial to cause trouble. It could be perfectly within the rules. It’s enough if there's even the slightest hint of ambiguity, or if someone just decides to make a scene simply because they were too lazy to actually read the rulebook.
And it’s perfectly logical to him that things should work exactly the way he imagined they would... isn't it?

How long do you think it will take before people start trashing the host's work? When does the talk about favoritism and arguing over the results actually begin?
Five minutes? Or is the server completely fried and we should probably expect it to take a bit longer?🍿
How long does it take? If they start banning and wiping posts, how long until people start talking about moderators running a dictatorship?

It happened every single season, during every single competition.
Don't go doing that. It isn't because the host is someone's teammate or anything like that. It's simply because many people—the host included—don't actually know the rules of the competition they're participating in. Or perhaps they just don't want to admit when the rules say a competitor deserves what's rightfully theirs?

Oh, and one more suggestion.

Since the championship is set for some major changes, I propose we scrap the other competitions entirely.
Just like in actual Formula 1, there aren't any side tournaments, leagues, or betting pools.
There is only one single championship.

We have a subforum that regularly sees fewer active members than, say, the number of people currently signed up for the Championship, yet we still maintain three separate competitions.
Meanwhile, only a tiny handful of users actually participate in the tournament or the superleague.

I realize this last idea might seem a bit too revolutionary for some, regardless of how logical or practical it seems to me.

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Terry Carter2 said:The quality of the championship has absolutely nothing to do with whether the manager is an active participant or not!
Comparing this to soccer is a total non-starter. In soccer, officiating happens live on the pitch, whereas management here relies on the long process of analyzing results after the race and applying the general regulations to settle disputes.
Dorian is spot on—managing a championship this way could easily become tedious for someone, or worse, tempt them to stir up drama through dishonest and unethical conduct just to break the monotony.
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And we’ve had championships where the manager didn't even play, you know?

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Terry Carter2 Asks: Comparing this to football just doesn't work. Football is judged in real-time on the field, whereas management here relies on a long process of analyzing results after the race is over and eventually applying the general regulations to settle any disputes.

No, that wasn't meant to be a comparison to serious football.
That was a bit much—drawing parallels to toddlers playing soccer? A stretch, wasn't it? 😁
What’s even worse? Some of the situations we're seeing in the current championship aren't far off from this at all. 😁

In Formula 1—the subject we’re all dissecting here—there’s a certain pattern that seems to mirror our own domestic championship. Is it really any different over there? Are the race stewards also the drivers competing for the title? 😁

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Terry Carter2 Matthew Young35 said:Quote : Dorian. He’s right on the money here. If you run a championship like that, people lose interest fast. Or worse? They might start looking for ways to stir up drama through unfair play and shady tactics just to break the monotony.
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Well, at worst, we might just be looking at another Breivik. 😁

Some people might find it tedious, I suppose. Perhaps that’s why they could be offered something else—like actually posting the results, standings, leaderboards, and podium finishes on time.

Because we all know exactly how things played out—and honestly, how they continue to play out—in this current championship.
Managers are spread too thin lately. We’ve ended up going weeks without seeing any official results or standings posted. Why does that keep happening? 😁

So, look at this. They still haven't even released the podium standings for the Belgian GP. And we're talking about a race that took place nearly three weeks ago—seventeen days, to be exact.

So... "The managers will be bored." That's just more noise being aimed at me, especially since I was the one who suggested the manager shouldn't participate as a player in the first place. 😁

William Bennett53 said:Watching these competitions from the sidelines gets old fast. I’ve never been able to force myself to follow any events I wasn't personally involved in—aside from that one time I was rooting for Pat—so, out of pure pragmatism, I actually think it might be better if the manager stays out of the fray. Otherwise, they might burn out on this whole thing pretty quickly...

Terry Carter2, what you're talking about is really up to you moderators. I truly hope you guys are keeping a close eye on players trying to clone accounts.

Does a soccer referee play too, just because running around the field gets tedious?

A player acting as a referee? That doesn't fly anywhere else.
Fine, it flies here in our forum's championship, so let's see what this championship looks like year after year.

Terry Carter2 said:That’s like playing a game of Texas Hold'em and insisting on a fifth "player" who is just there to deal the cards and log the scores. They’d certainly have a blast playing that way!
And frankly, that's nothing compared to the disaster you mentioned—imagine a manager competing against their own clone. That would be infinitely worse.
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True. Though, you’d need to ensure the players don't start bickering over point totals, who's actually right, or which specific rule applies to what.

Then again, some card games do utilize a neutral dealer.

Terry Carter2 said:And not to mention, it's even worse than your scenario—imagine if the manager participated in the competition using a clone.
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That was precisely the intention. 😉

William Bennett53 said:It’s all well and good having them memorized. Still, I suspect there will be those who, should you actually announce your candidacy, decide to act like bureaucrats and demand you present them formally. 😁
I, of course, won't be one of them. 👍

Does it truly have to be an either/or situation? It seems to me that everyone who has signed up so far intends to both play and manage (maminho, Terry Carter2... I'm not sure about that clone fellow, but likely him too). As for your rejection... I expect they'll hold a public poll where the league participants can cast their votes. If that happens, the mods will only have their own voices to contend with. And besides, perhaps one of them might actually vote for you. 😁

Absolutely.

Is there any competition out there where the same person competes and referees at the exact same time?

You don't even see that when kids are playing soccer in preschool.

And naturally, if I were to run, my rules would come with me.

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William Bennett53 said:I’m also of the opinion that Jason Campbell70 would make an excellent manager. However, much like my view on most others, I believe he ought to be the one to draft the general regulations under which he would preside. 👍

The rules—or more accurately, the guidelines—are exactly where they need to be.
Just an idea in my head.

So, here we are... play or lead? This season, I threw my hat in the ring for the Manager position. I was the only candidate on the list, yet somehow, I still got rejected.

Rain, rain, go away... or so they say, though I'd rather just see it happen. 😁

Today's F1 drivers would probably start crying for the race to be red-flagged immediately.

Honestly, nothing would make me happier than seeing today's F1 grid get absolutely roasted and mocked. Something reminiscent of last year's Canada race.

Did it even drizzle once during any part of the previous Singapore GP weekend?

If you listen to our friends over at the BBC, there's a real chance the rain might hit during qualifying, if not the race itself.

Fernando Alonso likes this. 👍