George Anderson5 said:What's up, guys? Is it just the pre-race jitters before the first big event? Can't anyone else sleep?
That very first one is always the most nerve-wracking, isn't it?😁>
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That very first one is always the most nerve-wracking, isn't it?😁>
I honestly couldn't catch a wink of sleep either... honestly, F1 is going to be the death of me 🎉
darkmarlin16, do you happen to have a high-def link handy?
darkmarlin16, do you happen to have a high-def link handy?
By the way, I was just looking at some interesting data—last year, the fastest lap clocked in at 1:32, which is actually about 8 seconds slower than that 1:24 mark we saw back in 2004. This year, they've managed to narrow that gap down to just 4 seconds... so, I can't help but wonder—what on earth would happen if they actually brought back the aerodynamics from 2004 or 2005?
Fernando Alonso weighed in on the qualifying session results:
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shadowhawk24 said:Hmmmm.....
Miami should be five hours behind us, which means the race ought to kick off at nine o'clock our time.
Plus, NBC starts the broadcast at eight by our clock. Given there's an hour of buildup, I'm fairly confident the actual race is at nine.🤔
I believe we are actually UTC+1 compared to VB, which is running on UTC+0.
ruggedhawk20 said:That’s exactly my point—these cars are just too stiff. They’re over-engineered for rigidity, which means they aren't absorbing enough of that impact energy. Instead, all that vibration and force just gets dumped straight into the driver's body or head.
I mean, what exactly should an F1 car feel like? It's not like they're driving off-road through the desert or anything.
stormybadger8 said:http://www.fia.com/sites/default/fil...rTimes_V01.pdf
Anyway, if you're looking for anything specific on the FIA's website, 😉
just let me know.
It looks like Ferrari is really struggling to find pace in the second sector—interestingly enough, both Ferraris actually clocked faster times than Nico Rosberg in the first one.
It’s quite curious how Kimi managed to beat Sebastian Vettel in all three sectors, yet somehow just can't seem to put together a single fast lap when it actually counts.
Does anyone happen to have the data on when McLaren last finished at the back of the pack—and specifically, if they've ever actually started from the very last position due to something other than a penalty?
the German 🙏
No matter how much their current approach gets under our skin—and believe me, it really does—we have to admit we're watching history being made right before our eyes.
Anyway, let's just cross our fingers and hope they at least manage to eat through their tires 🤣
No matter how much their current approach gets under our skin—and believe me, it really does—we have to admit we're watching history being made right before our eyes.
Anyway, let's just cross our fingers and hope they at least manage to eat through their tires 🤣
Is anyone around for a quick DM? Also, did he change his avatar? 🤣🤣
Lewis Hamilton doesn't look particularly thrilled to me—I have a feeling his contract negotiations aren't going quite as smoothly as he'd hoped. If things stay stuck in limbo, I might actually find myself leaning toward Nico Rosberg this season.
graniteharbor502 said:we really shouldn't overlook the fact that our resident visionary here actually called Kimi Räikkönen's win right back at the season opener in 2013... and he was spot on 🙏
History has a funny way of repeating itself, 🎉🎉
Patrick Bailey4 said:Mercedes' dominance isn't going anywhere.
Those guys over in Maranello can only fool the inexperienced—those of us who actually follow the sport aren't buying it for a second. Honestly, the way they go all out during practice and testing sessions has become a bit of a joke at this point; they seem to stumble into something decent entirely by accident. And even if they somehow manage to catch a lucky break this year, their "experts" will just end up sabotaging those gains with questionable "upgrades" from race to race.
So, my prediction? I'm calling it now: Ferrari is looking at more mediocrity, much like we've seen in recent years.
It doesn't help that they don't exactly have a top-tier driver lineup this season, which might make them look even worse than before.
As for Red Bull Racing, they’re on a downward slide. Those of us who know better saw this coming back when Sebastian Vettel was busy racking up those Newey-designed titles. Regardless, they'll still likely outperform Ferrari this year—mostly because their driver lineup is actually superior.
I'll hold off on judging McLaren for a little while longer. They could easily be the most convincing second team on the grid—kind of like how Red Bull Racing looked last year after struggling early on—or they could be a total disaster. Let's wait and see. We also shouldn't forget that they currently have arguably the best driver on the planet.
Vettel joining Ferrari—definitely a career-defining move (especially with RB falling apart alongside Renault)
Alonso leaving Ferrari—a massive career move, though perhaps in the wrong direction
Alonso leaving Ferrari—a massive career move, though perhaps in the wrong direction
Honestly, that car is just a bottomless pit of disappointment right now. I truly think McLaren might be staring down one of the most brutal seasons in their entire history—if not quite the absolute worst.
While we're on the subject of things going downhill, does anyone know what happened to DMW? 😁😁
While we're on the subject of things going downhill, does anyone know what happened to DMW? 😁😁
Timothy Castillo6 said:Looking at those charts that stormybadger8 shared...
It looks like McLaren is nowhere to be found this time around—honestly, they seem completely lost in the shuffle. 😢
I have a feeling you’re just going to charm the life out of them—honestly, it’s practically a superpower of yours.
If you happened to catch the onboard footage during that lap, you might have noticed the McLaren sounded a bit rough—honestly, I’d go as far as saying it sounded downright unhealthy.
It’s honestly mind-boggling how much Honda managed to drop the ball on this one—I mean, truly incredible.
I honestly wouldn't hold my breath regarding qualifying either—and I'm certainly not getting ahead of myself when it comes to the actual race—but I really don't want to get carried away just yet. That being said, there is no denying they've made some serious strides forward.
Tyler Bennett5 said:It just looks that way...
It really does look like the rest of them aren't even in the same zip code...
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ma...dible/?v=2&s=1
It really looks like Ferrari is holding onto that "Best of the Rest" title right now.
Man, I have been waiting for this one—let’s get this show on the road! 🙏 👏👏🎉