That of course is not how it works.Sandstorm wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:28 pmIf Merc smash everyone else on Sunday, they’ll ban it. If RB win, FIA will let it slide.Saint wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:20 pm Red Bull have lodged their official protest against DAS. Up to the stewards now to see if they agree with the FIA - steering, or aerodynamics?
FIA create the rules, then advise teams on how to interpret them. Stewards the judge if the interpretation is correct.Longshanks wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:59 pmThat of course is not how it works.Sandstorm wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:28 pmIf Merc smash everyone else on Sunday, they’ll ban it. If RB win, FIA will let it slide.Saint wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:20 pm Red Bull have lodged their official protest against DAS. Up to the stewards now to see if they agree with the FIA - steering, or aerodynamics?
Bit silly to give it the OK, then allow the protest. Flipping odd sport at times F1
It got me very interested. But more so in more of the same documentary. The races are still so damn boring on the whole. But with the doco behind the scenes, additional footage, and focusing on mid table rivalries, it’s riveting.Caley_Red wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:21 pm Did anyone watch the F1 documentary on Netflix?
I haven't watched F1 since the days of Schumacher, Coulthard, Villeneuve etc but that documentary has got me back and interested again.
They're a lot closer to be fair. Last season , you had the front 3, the rest, and then Williams. Now I think you have a from 2/3, and the rest. Williams may be at the back of the rest, but they're not detached any more. It's a major step forwardsTB63 wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:27 pm No change then... I do feel sorry for Williams as they were my local team for years..
fishfoodie wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:43 pm If the mercs don't crash into each other on the first corner, they'll lap the field.
Back in Wales looking after parents during lockdown, don't think I'll be back tbh.. Lamb Arcade opened up as my ex has a shop there, and my daughter might have served you coffee in Costa...?
Saint wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:44 pmfishfoodie wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:43 pm If the mercs don't crash into each other on the first corner, they'll lap the field.
They look a fair bit ahead of everyone to be fair
I'm a regular in Costa tbfTB63 wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:52 pmBack in Wales looking after parents during lockdown, don't think I'll be back tbh.. Lamb Arcade opened up as my ex has a shop there, and my daughter might have served you coffee in Costa...?
Bottas takes pole despite the off, Hamilton 2nd, then daylight to Verstappen.fishfoodie wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:57 pmSaint wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:44 pmfishfoodie wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:43 pm If the mercs don't crash into each other on the first corner, they'll lap the field.
They look a fair bit ahead of everyone to be fair
You're a master of the understatement Saint !
I think we can mark this short season, as done already; & F1 have yet again completely failed to add some entertainment to the sport.
My daughter's the Auburn haired one, beginning with A.. Say hello to spook her out!..Saint wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:04 pmBottas takes pole despite the off, Hamilton 2nd, then daylight to Verstappen.fishfoodie wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:57 pm
You're a master of the understatement Saint !
I think we can mark this short season, as done already; & F1 have yet again completely failed to add some entertainment to the sport.
Remember, these cars will be virtually the same next year now (except for McLaren who have an engine change) so barring development don't expect to see anything different next year
I watched that race - was pretty entertainingUn Pilier wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:51 pm Btw the F2 round 1 was a good race. Callum Illott won it after Zhou (who was excellent) dropped back with a technical.
Alex Brundle was co-commentating - no doubt Dad gave a reference. He was pretty good though tbf, once we got past the first few sentences that he’d had the opportunity to think about too much.
Saint wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:45 pmAround this time of year is usually whensilky season gets into full swing. But it seems that with little else to do for the last 4-5 months everyone decided to get it out of the way.Hugo wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:13 pmSaint wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:58 pm Interesting from Vettel today - apparently Ferrari never even offered him a contract. He claims he just got a call from Maranello saying his services would not be required for 2021
I suspect that team orders will be largely ignored in the Ferrari garage this season
Is it customary for driving changes to be made this early into the year given the way that it changes team dynamics/loyalties?
This has created an unusual situation - normally you know, even if you're leaving the team, what they might still be fighting for as a team. Add to that Vettel's known penchant for disregarding team orders if he doesn't like them (multi22 etc) then this could all end very badly
Wien is outstanding, quite possibly my favourite Euro city, not that expensive if you know where to go.tcc_dc wrote: Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:56 pm I love Austria...so beautiful...and the classic music may not pump you up, but so fitting.
Looking forward to the race..
CheersAficionado wrote: Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:53 pm Any streams available for this?
Edit
https://www.vipleague.lc/6-fia-formula- ... -streaming
Not really; Max got pinged for exactly the same offence, in Mexico; & RB pointed this out to the stewards.Saint wrote: Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:00 pm Strange decision from the stewards - cleared last night, then penalised this morning.
And that ends the race as any sort of contest. Only question is whether Bottas can hold off Hamilton or is asked to move over.
Gone.
