2021 Formula 1 Thread

abm89 · 09-22-2021, 04:41 PM

I wonder if that's what they tested with Bottas. He came the through the field like a freight train.

DLSTR · 09-22-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I wonder if that's what they tested with Bottas. He came the through the field like a freight train.

Bottas was the fastest for the most part the whole weekend I think. He probably would have won from Pole assuming good start. One cannot discount Mclaren in all this. RedBull had no answer for them. Maybe even Mercedes as well lol!

Hotrodz · 09-22-2021, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Bottas was the fastest for the most part the whole weekend I think. He probably would have won from Pole assuming good start. One cannot discount Mclaren in all this. RedBull had no answer for them. Maybe even Mercedes as well lol!

I think it was incredibly difficult to pass at the front of the pack. My perception is that Max know if he didn't get past Lewis on his out lap it was game over, so it was an all or nothing move. Well it worked, he is still leading the championship!

I will be interesting to see if RB swaps the motor since they already have a three grid place penalty.

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DLSTR · 09-22-2021, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I think it was incredibly difficult to pass at the front of the pack. My perception is that Max know if he didn't get past Lewis on his out lap it was game over, so it was an all or nothing move. Well it worked, he is still leading the championship!

I will be interesting to see if RB swaps the motor since they already have a three grid place penalty.

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Max had no answer to the Mercedes- Mclaren. None. That was interesting.

ZCanadian · 09-23-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Max had no answer to the Mercedes- Mclaren. None. That was interesting.

Yes, but unfortunately for McLaren, Monza is kind of a one-off.
Between a track suited for their car, the pole sitter stuck with an engine penalty, and the loss of the two top contenders, it was a perfect storm for a papaya 1-2 finish. I doubt that the gods will favour them so well again in the remaining races.

As for Bottas, if he couldn't pass the 12 slowest cars on the grid in a Mercedes at Monza, well, he doesn't deserve to be driving F1. I'm a fan, and he did well, but even I have to admit that charging through the slow traffic is not really an achievement. Especially when it cost him a set of tires to get there.

ZCanadian · 09-23-2021, 12:49 PM

Haas announced they will stick with the same driver lineup next year.
In other news, Haas finishes the 2022 season without a single point - once again.

Hotrodz · 09-23-2021, 01:02 PM

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Haas announced they will stick with the same driver lineup next year.
In other news, Haas finishes the 2022 season without a single point - once again.

^^^^LMAO!

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DLSTR · 09-24-2021, 03:22 PM

Lewis Hamilton will 'not bail out any more' says Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/58677987

Hotrodz · 09-24-2021, 06:15 PM

Max is got to finish to place! Let's see how much patience and speed he has.

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danegrey · 09-25-2021, 01:51 PM

well quals happen and Norris is on the pole and Hamilton done crash twice, once in pit lane that slowed Bottas getting out and on the track...

Interesting, wonder if Ham is trying to give it away... lots of little mistakes from him this year....

I would like Ham to get his 8th, also would like Max to win his 1st. Just torn, cause RB lots of comments and MB/Ham lots of little opps

just my 2 thought

DLSTR · 09-25-2021, 04:26 PM

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well quals happen and Norris is on the pole and Hamilton done crash twice, once in pit lane that slowed Bottas getting out and on the track...

Interesting, wonder if Ham is trying to give it away... lots of little mistakes from him this year....

I would like Ham to get his 8th, also would like Max to win his 1st. Just torn, cause RB lots of comments and MB/Ham lots of little opps

just my 2 thought

LH has fully 'peaked' as competitor. He should have retired last year. Superb career and out on top - no question. If he takes the title it will not be due to consistent skill this year. He's looking more like Michael in 2006 - ups and downs, mistakes, silly Monaco qualy etc. The flair was gone.....

Alonso in that car would be mighty. He might be the exception overall but Ocon is holding up well. Sorry gents but age matters and its unpredictable. Vettel peaked years ago - literal down hill slide since about 2018 now.

Im quite enjoyiing the lack of LH and Max around last race and today. Better season without them. Place them on a Kart - Circuit and let us enjoy the competition without them and needless drama they bring. Do not miss them at all.

Spooler · 09-25-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

LH has fully 'peaked' as competitor. He should have retired last year. Superb career and out on top - no question. If he takes the title it will not be due to consistent skill this year. He's looking more like Michael in 2006 - ups and downs, mistakes, silly Monaco qualy etc. The flair was gone.....

Alonso in that car would be mighty. He might be the exception overall but Ocon is holding up well. Sorry gents but age matters and its unpredictable. Vettel peaked years ago - literal down hill slide since about 2018 now.

Im quite enjoyiing the lack of LH and Max around last race and today. Better season without them. Place them on a Kart - Circuit and let us enjoy the competition without them and needless drama they bring. Do not miss them at all.

Reality is you can't be perfect all the time. Just the way it is.

abm89 · 09-26-2021, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

LH has fully 'peaked' as competitor. He should have retired last year.

You mean without defending his title?

You mean like Nico?

You mean like a bit-h?

LOL jokes aside, that was a weird incident in the pit lane considering the limiter was already on. I think he said he was messing with his wheel and wasn't paying attention. We'll see what happens in the race!

I prefer to have Max and Lewis on the track together. Races like Hungary 2019 show that they're just way better than the rest of the grid.

Ventruck · 09-26-2021, 12:43 AM

Duck yeah those top 3 in QP!

LH just having a bad session. That pit hit and delay cost him getting to try for a proper lap. Might cost him the championship too because this otherwise was an up-for-grabs win for someone at his level.

Thinking Max just aims for a safe race. That power unit to pay dividends in the long run.

Spooler · 09-26-2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventruck

Duck yeah those top 3 in QP!

LH just having a bad session. That pit hit and delay cost him getting to try for a proper lap. Might cost him the championship too because this otherwise was an up-for-grabs win for someone at his level.

Thinking Max just aims for a safe race. That power unit to pay dividends in the long run.

Let's see what it looks like at the end of the season. Got some racing left. It ain't over till it's over.

09-22-2021, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
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danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 73 Posts: 3,194 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649541	well quals happen and Norris is on the pole and Hamilton done crash twice, once in pit lane that slowed Bottas getting out and on the track... Interesting, wonder if Ham is trying to give it away... lots of little mistakes from him this year.... I would like Ham to get his 8th, also would like Max to win his 1st. Just torn, cause RB lots of comments and MB/Ham lots of little opps just my 2 thought __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22899	Duck yeah those top 3 in QP! LH just having a bad session. That pit hit and delay cost him getting to try for a proper lap. Might cost him the championship too because this otherwise was an up-for-grabs win for someone at his level. Thinking Max just aims for a safe race. That power unit to pay dividends in the long run.