Dnk Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Oh well looks like the same old story Merc fastest, Ferrari next up and Williams looking dire and a mile off the pace What on earth were RB doing Edited March 16, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Nobody saw that gap to Ferrari. They're going to have to work hard to catch Merc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Yeh same old,would have been nice if someone could spring a surprise,sorry to say I think Williams are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Oh well looks like the same old story Merc fastest, Ferrari next up and Williams looking dire and a mile off the pace What on earth were RB doing Did you actually watch Quali????? Yes Merc were way out front but from 3rd to 10th there was 1.6 seconds which is the closest its been for years. There were so many cars vying for the top 10 shoot out it was very close throughout. Lando, Leclerc, Raikenon and both Haas were mega and I'm looking forward to how close it looks like it will be this season. Merc have ben sandbagging right from the start of testing and never showed their hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yes i did watch qually !!!!! Think the race pretty much backs up what i said, how far was Bottas out in front by in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Ferrari scratching their heads! Besides Verstappen being close looks rather drab. The design changes appear to have not made a blind bit of difference for overtaking purposes. Hopefully just the Australian track dynamics at play.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 You stated its the same old story! Race looked the complete opposite, yes I agree Merc were way out front but a Honda had genuine pace and challenged a Ferrari and the battle in the mid field is seriously close. So its not the same story at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Should change thread title to, " F1 moaning and arguing and bitching thread" seriously if you hate f1 that much why bother watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Wonder what Daniel thought of Max's result.Good to see Honda manage to finish the race for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Oops sorry forgot on this forum opinions aren't allowed. Was there not a major design change to enable easier overtaking trumpeted by Ross Brawn? I thought it was a fairly boring race. A positive was Max. Although he only passed Vettel because the Ferrari was in trouble at that point and 2 seconds a lap slower. Max was clearly faster than Lewis but couldn't pass him with tyres 10 laps younger. It doesn't bode well unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markylee Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Oops sorry forgot on this forum opinions aren't allowed. Was there not a major design change to enable easier overtaking trumpeted by Ross Brawn? I thought it was a fairly boring race. A positive was Max. Although he only passed Vettel because the Ferrari was in trouble at that point and 2 seconds a lap slower. Max was clearly faster than Lewis but couldn't pass him with tyres 10 laps younger. It doesn't bode well unfortunately. In my opinion it was the nature of the track(street circuit) that contributed most to the lack of overtaking, more overtaking than last year ,and the cars seemed to me to be following each other more closely in the mid pack , I personally believe the new aero package is working and will show its true colours in the next race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I think the writing is on the wall in regards to the speed differential between Vettel and Leclerc, Pre-season Ferrari state they will be putting Vettel first and then this race he was told to not challenge Vettel. I think Vettel will not be able to challenge for the title this year as he will be too busy focusing on how quick his team mate is. Yes Leclerc is in-experienced and will make silly mistakes like he did in Australia but I think he will push Vettel all the way and be nipping at his heels. - - - Updated - - - I think the writing is on the wall in regards to the speed differential between Vettel and Leclerc, Pre-season Ferrari state they will be putting Vettel first and then this race he was told to not challenge Vettel. I think Vettel will not be able to challenge for the title this year as he will be too busy focusing on how quick his team mate is. Yes Leclerc is in-experienced and will make silly mistakes like he did in Australia but I think he will push Vettel all the way and be nipping at his heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 The track definitely doesn't aid overtaking so we'll have to wait and see how the wing changes have affected this. The grid might have closed up but other than that its the same story, Merc out in front with Ferrari and Red Bull next up and the rest fighting for what ever's left, the mid pack order might change around a bit but thats about it Definitely good news the Honda has pace and finished the race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Should change thread title to, " F1 moaning and arguing and bitching thread" seriously if you hate f1 that much why bother watching it. Because of a lack of anything else to moan about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Because of a lack of anything else to moan about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) Ferrari topping the timing sheet is good to see but sadly Williams are still a mile off the pace, i wonder if Sir Patrick Head can wave his magic wand Edited March 30, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Not yet, hoping for a better race. Pleased for LeClerc, hopefully boost his chances of not being support for Vettel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Really feeling for Williams right now, what a debacle. But also what about the McLarens, and Kimmi?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I enjoyed the qualifying session yesterday but I can soon see LEC becoming the Ferrari golden boy. VET looks to be on the back burner while poor old Dan is looking a bit gloomy at best. He may be the star which Renault needs to improve. It's just a shame that Channel 4 lost the live feed coverage as I liked it when it was free:innocent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Regardless of the result, that was a good race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Fantastic race, such a contrast to Australia. Have to feel for LeClerc. Looks like Vet is feeling the pressure already from his teammate, like Daniel Ric all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Feel sorry for LeClerc but that's just racing. He'll get a win under his belt before Vettel does this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 As said already you got to feel for LeClerc, robbed of the win but got lucky and at least stayed on the podium when the two Renaults went out. Lando Norris in the top 6 was good to see A good race overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Will we get a race in Spain Hanoi virtual circuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Omens arent looking good besides a Merc battle, unless Ferrari and RB are bagging sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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