2022 Formula 1 Season thread

[Apple fanboy]

Just watched the race. Really enjoyed the close racing. You can tell they can follow so much closer than before.
Yes DRS is weaker, but I don’t mind that. Who wants easy DRS passes all the time that favour the following driver too much.
Great result for Ferrari. They really have spent 2021 getting ready for this year. Two good drivers.
Unfortunate for RBR. They knew there was an issue but they gambled on leaving the guys out and it was a failure.

As for Mercedes, off the pace by a good margin. But a pretty good result for them all things considered. But plenty of work to do back at base.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

When others on here and Lewis fans don’t say Lewis moans a lot, as they do, then you can call it glass houses, however the facts would currently dictate it isn’t.

I think you’ve missed the context of what I said to be honest. It’s futile though as it often seems to be so I’m out.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Just watched the race. Really enjoyed the close racing. You can tell they can follow so much closer than before.
Yes DRS is weaker, but I don’t mind that. Who wants easy DRS passes all the time that favour the following driver too much.
Great result for Ferrari. They really have spent 2021 getting ready for this year. Two good drivers.
Unfortunate for RBR. They knew there was an issue but they gambled on leaving the guys out and it was a failure.

As for Mercedes, off the pace by a good margin. But a pretty good result for them all things considered. But plenty of work to do back at base.

I’ve read a few articles on it and it seemed a decent race. I think my favourite aspect is Magnussen getting P5 and the Merc’s doing better than expected.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I’ve read a few articles on it and it seemed a decent race. I think my favourite aspect is Magnussen getting P5 and the Merc’s doing better than expected.

It was a great result for Magnussen and Mercedes as well. Also a great debut for the number 10 man, Zhou. Good to see old and new faces mixing it up.

But actually the best thing about the race was the lack of penalties!!!!

 

[Glideslope]

Just watched the race. Really enjoyed the close racing. You can tell they can follow so much closer than before.
Yes DRS is weaker, but I don’t mind that. Who wants easy DRS passes all the time that favour the following driver too much.
Great result for Ferrari. They really have spent 2021 getting ready for this year. Two good drivers.
Unfortunate for RBR. They knew there was an issue but they gambled on leaving the guys out and it was a failure.

As for Mercedes, off the pace by a good margin. But a pretty good result for them all things considered. But plenty of work to do back at base.

I watched an interview with Horner (The Whiner ?) he said they don’t see any issue as of yet with the power unit. It was another issue. They are trying to understand why it effected both cars at the same time. Seems odd.

No comments on Max’s steering. The reporter never asked.

 

[pachyderm]

1. Ferrari has the complete package to start the season and Haas and Alfa are benefitting, as well.
2. Despite the double DNF, RBR still looked very strong.
3. Mercedes clearly is behind Ferrari and RBR, but they have enormous engineering talent so I expect them to recover soon.
4. And how about Valteri? Bottas did more in that Alfa in his first race than George did in all his seasons with the team. Yes, I am sure the Williams has a better package this year thanks to closer ties to Mercedes, but still. I mean Albon did nothing in the sister car.

You mean Alfa.

And yeah very happy for him.

 

[pachyderm]

Lewis/Merc will be fine.

Top 3 finish today... I hope not but I bet that's what happens...

Wow.

I wonder where Lewis ended up...? ;P

 

[Apple fanboy]

Wow.

I wonder where Lewis ended up...? ;P

Lol. I think he was fortunate! But spot on with your prediction. Any chance you could pm me this week’s lottery numbers? ?

 

[pachyderm]

I'm not going to say Ferrari are "back" just yet. Great result though. Fingers crossed Sainz gets a couple of wins. Fun to have two drivers you like in a competitive car.

I did enjoy the race though.

The cars do look slow in the corners.

Agreed the DRS seems very weak.

MAG/Haas WELL DONE!

McClaren...???? O my.

 

[pachyderm]

Lol. I think he was fortunate! But spot on with your prediction. Any chance you could pm me this week’s lottery numbers? ?

Mindst ya, I didn't say his car was the best... I did say he'll be fine.

But wow, that car is off the pace...

 

[Pezimak]

I watched an interview with Horner (The Whiner ?) he said they don’t see any issue as of yet with the power unit. It was another issue. They are trying to understand why it effected both cars at the same time. Seems odd.

No comments on Max’s steering. The reporter never asked.

He said in other interviews the problem with the steering was when it was released from the jacks at the pit stop, it tweaked a steering arm or something and knocked the geometry out.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I watched an interview with Horner (The Whiner ) he said they don’t see any issue as of yet with the power unit. It was another issue. They are trying to understand why it effected both cars at the same time. Seems odd.

No comments on Max’s steering. The reporter never asked.

Horner was quite calm post race I thought and especially after the team was criticised by Max quite vocally on the radio and after the race in the interview pit. That was probably down to Max not moaning though, and just acceptably expecting a radically changed car to be trouble free in its debut race.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Mindst ya, I didn't say his car was the best... I did say he'll be fine.

But wow, that car is off the pace...

It certainly is. But I expect Mercedes to make up some ground each week.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Horner was quite calm post race I thought and especially after the team was criticised by Max quite vocally on the radio and after the race in the interview pit. That was probably down to Max not moaning though, and just acceptably expecting a radically changed car to be trouble free in its debut race.

Probably due to the fact it was the first race and he probably expects Ferrari to implode at some point.

 

[Glideslope]

Probably due to the fact it was the first race and he probably expects Ferrari to implode at some point.

He would be mistaken then. I don’t see Ferrari imploding. I really think they have all their data down so far. I admit I’m back to Ferrari as my #1 Team now that Honda has “officially“ left F1. I‘m thinking they don’t have to run at the high power settings as often with this superb chassis. They nailed the aero.

Then again, I’m always somewhat like an outsider in here as it’s more about the chassis and especially the power units than drivers for me.

Same with IMSA, and Honda Power in Indy Car. I don’t watch NASCAR.

 

[Apple fanboy]

He would be mistaken then. I don’t see Ferrari imploding. I really think they have all their data down so far. I admit I’m back to Ferrari as my #1 Team now that Honda has “officially“ left F1. I‘m thinking they don’t have to run at the high power settings as often with this superb chassis. They nailed the aero.

Then again, I’m always somewhat like an outsider in here as it’s more about the chassis and especially the power units than drivers for me.

Same with IMSA, and Honda Power in Indy Car. I don’t watch NASCAR.

We all have our favourites. Personally McLaren for me. I don’t really see Williams as Williams any more, but enjoyed their success back in the day.
Mostly I just want a good mix of drivers and cars getting results. Makes it more interesting.

 

[CWallace]

You mean Alfa.

And yeah very happy for him.

Well that explains it.

 

[powerslave65]

Now that I watch Moto GP I am like F1? What’s that?

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Probably due to the fact it was the first race and he probably expects Ferrari to implode at some point.

That’s also quite possible with their management and technical direction since 2012 of course. Looks promising for them so far but every team will be developing like mad now everybody’s car has been seen in action.

 

[Pezimak]

You don’t mind Max or any of the other drivers moaning, just Lewis?

Well if you want me to take the context of your comment, 'you don't mind' well it depends, Max had a perfectly good reason to moan on Sunday as he was telling his team his steering was not right and that his power was lost, both times he was correct. Over dramatic by claiming no grip? For sure but he was right as it wasn't as it should be.

Other drivers, if they complain for no reason yes, like my tires are rubbish or shot, and yet they finish the race in the same set, yea that's moaning. The constant complaining the safety car isn't going fast enough is annoying too as it's going as fast as it can! It's a road car, it's meant to be slower.

Things like that.

 

[pachyderm]

He would be mistaken then. I don’t see Ferrari imploding. I really think they have all their data down so far. I admit I’m back to Ferrari as my #1 Team now that Honda has “officially“ left F1. I‘m thinking they don’t have to run at the high power settings as often with this superb chassis. They nailed the aero.

Then again, I’m always somewhat like an outsider in here as it’s more about the chassis and especially the power units than drivers for me.

Same with IMSA, and Honda Power in Indy Car. I don’t watch NASCAR.

I'd never say it is out of the realm of possibilities with Ferrari though...


NASCAR for me they have turned into a "last man standing" type of sport...

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I don’t think I have ever watched a nascar race in my life, have I missed anything?

 

[Apple fanboy]

I don’t think I have ever watched a nascar race in my life, have I missed anything?

Corners? ?

 

[pachyderm]

I don’t think I have ever watched a nascar race in my life, have I missed anything?

right hand turns..?

I like NASCAR. But I prefer F1.

 

[Glideslope]

I don’t think I have ever watched a nascar race in my life, have I missed anything?

Partially dressed women promoting Energy Drinks, and cars going in circles. The God Like event in their “Next Gen Car” for 2022 was incorporating a Multilink Rear Suspension. They just haven’t figured out how to set the camber correctly yet after 3 races from what I understand. Blowouts constantly from overloading the sidewalls.