Formula 1/F1/Formula One

[Bassman316]

Well since the cat is out of the bag and all.... yeesh, yeah, Merc not even making it to Q3 is a mind blower. If you would've told me Merc was going to struggle this bad this year prior to the season I would've thought you're loco!

I can't help but feel bad for George Russell. The kid is talented, there's no doubt of that. I definitely feel like he was being held back at Williams by one of the worst cars on the grid. Now that he's on the team that has absolutely dominated F1 for years and it's their worst start to a season in how long?

 

[BadSanta1281]

 

[Jeff Scott]

Well since the cat is out of the bag and all.... yeesh, yeah, Merc not even making it to Q3 is a mind blower. If you would've told me Merc was going to struggle this bad this year prior to the season I would've thought you're loco!

I can't help but feel bad for George Russell. The kid is talented, there's no doubt of that. I definitely feel like he was being held back at Williams by one of the worst cars on the grid. Now that he's on the team that has absolutely dominated F1 for years and it's their worst start to a season in how long?

I wonder if Lou/Lew/whatever would have reconsidered his seat if he'd known what 2022 was going to be like?

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So, we can''t discuss today's sprint race, yet?

 

[BadSanta1281]

So, we can''t discuss today's sprint race, yet?

It would be nice to post a *SPOILER ALERT* at the top if you do so people can avoid reading.

Not everyone gets to watch the races live.

 

[Passinwind]

So, we can''t discuss today's sprint race, yet?

It seems like maybe not the most solid plan to click on a thread called "Formula 1/F1/Formula One" if you want to avoid spoilers, no?

 

[Jeff Scott]

I agree. Yesterday's sprint was pretty exciting, like a real race. Regardless of the final results, yesterday, it looks like we will have another great race this morning.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Interesting race, today. That's all I'll say, for the moment, given some people can't watch it for a day or two.

 

[Corigan]

It seems like maybe not the most solid plan to click on a thread called "Formula 1/F1/Formula One" if you want to avoid spoilers, no?

This is how I operate. If I can't watch the race for a few days, I stay off this thread for a few days.

 

[roller]

Well... I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE STROLL AND LATIFI WENT 1-2 TODAY!!!

This is how I operate. If I can't watch the race for a few days, I stay off this thread for a few days.

 

[BadSanta1281]

It seems like maybe not the most solid plan to click on a thread called "Formula 1/F1/Formula One" if you want to avoid spoilers, no?

This is how I operate. If I can't watch the race for a few days, I stay off this thread for a few days.

Point taken.

Interesting race today, for sure.

 

[Bassman316]

It's been pretty obvious that the porpoising effect with the new cars has been affecting Mercedes pretty hard, and I've been wondering how that's impacting the drivers. Sometimes the onboard cameras really pick up how much these cars are bouncing down the track, especially on straights. Apparently George Russell is having a time with it, despite bringing home a P4 for Merc yesterday.

Bouncing George Russell suffering from chest and back pains

 

[ThudThudThud]

It's been pretty obvious that the porpoising effect with the new cars has been affecting Mercedes pretty hard, and I've been wondering how that's impacting the drivers. Sometimes the onboard cameras really pick up how much these cars are bouncing down the track, especially on straights. Apparently George Russell is having a time with it, despite bringing home a P4 for Merc yesterday.

Bouncing George Russell suffering from chest and back pains

The new helmet view is very telling. Even the camera above the seat seems to be picking up the crazy oscillations. Those Mercedes (and the one Ferrari left in the race) seemed very bouncy.
It's a credit to the drivers that they can even compete.

 

[ahc]

F1 Commission Wants Smaller Cars as Part of 2026 Regulations

 

[bluesblaster]

They could shorten up the wheelbase a bit, its not like they're carrying a V12 around back there.

 

[BadSanta1281]

F1 Commission Wants Smaller Cars as Part of 2026 Regulations

 

[roller]

... aaaaaaand why didn't they do this with the current car?

The current car is way too big for many of the older circuits, especially Zandvoort and Monaco.

F1 Commission Wants Smaller Cars as Part of 2026 Regulations

 

[Kaa]

It seems like maybe not the most solid plan to click on a thread called "Formula 1/F1/Formula One" if you want to avoid spoilers, no?

Am I the only one who read this as "spoilers" in regard to aero wings?

 

[ahc]

The current car is way too big for many of the older circuits, especially Zandvoort and Monaco.

Well, you might not have to worry about Monaco for too much longer.

https://the-race.com/formula-1/monacos-place-on-the-f1-calendar-is-no-longer-untouchable/

 

[roller]

I'm in favor of rotating it (and other races) in and out of the calendar. Building a little anticipation for some of these tracks (be it for nostalgia or truly great racing) is a smart move. A slightly different array of races each year? Yeah, I would dig that.

But if this is the plan, man... please, oh please, someone... build some new tracks worthy of the current cars.

Well, you might not have to worry about Monaco for too much longer.

https://the-race.com/formula-1/monacos-place-on-the-f1-calendar-is-no-longer-untouchable/

 

[Gaolee]

Am I the only one who read this as "spoilers" in regard to aero wings?

No, you aren't.