Formula 1...

[BaGearA]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fieTXtRAQ2E

[IceCreamMan]

I know general consensus is fernando was driver of the day but thought Gasly had a better day. Started last and finished 9th , almost 8th. 
 

was cool to see Alonso overtake Hamilton though. Must have given Alonso much satisfaction. 

[Long Wheel Base]

2 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

I know general consensus is fernando was driver of the day but thought Gasly had a better day. Started last and finished 9th , almost 8th. 
 

was cool to see Alonso overtake Hamilton though. Must have given Alonso much satisfaction. 

If it was not for Fernando, that would have been one of the most boring races ever. Ok and maybe Ocon being dished out penalties for not doing a penalty how a penalty must be done🤣.

Guess I am just sour because my team(Ferrari) is still no better. I am glad Aston has now joined the best of the rest party though. Pity Maclaren went backwards. 

[IceCreamMan]

6 minutes ago, Long Wheel Base said:

If it was not for Fernando, that would have been one of the most boring races ever. Ok and maybe Ocon being dished out penalties for not doing a penalty how a penalty must be done🤣.

Guess I am just sour because my team(Ferrari) is still no better. I am glad Aston has now joined the best of the rest party though. Pity Maclaren went backwards. 

Yeah 

, think Ocon was in the keystone Alpine team. Bloody comedy that was. 
 

director focused to much on the sharp end of the field. Wish they had spent more time on the rookies and gasly ‘s move up the field. 
 

speaking of Ocon, I think Gasly going to expose him this season. We wait n see. 

Edited March 6, 2023 by IceCreamMan

[DieselnDust]

Drive of the day definitely belongs to Nando. I’ve regained huge respect for him the last few seasons and he’s proving he’s still got it.

aston hired Dan Fallows from Red Bull back in 2020 specifically to take on the 2023 car Project. San was head of aerodynamics at Red Bull racing so I expect his impact will only grow through the season. They have  a good car that can be developed so k expect them to slot into third best team this year. Both Mercedes and Ferrari seem to be struggling with internal issues .

dodnt gladly make a big leap up the field u need the virtual safety car?

[IceCreamMan]

Some interesting articles on BBC about F1 in ZA.

 

F1 in Africa: How Team Gunston started a sponsorship revolution https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/64684013

[IceCreamMan]

True story. 

[IceCreamMan]

Redbull just way too strong. Ferrari 4th team on grid. Bring back Binotto. 😂

 

mclaren absolutely woeful. And the Hulk is showing just how slow shumie was. Right call by Haas. 

[IceCreamMan]

Alonso pulls an Ocon. Loses podium 

[IceCreamMan]

9 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

Alonso pulls an Ocon. Loses podium 

And……. He gets podium reinstated. 
 

we need Michael back. No namby pamby embarrassing reversals. Just solid decisions. 

[ScottCM]

3 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

And……. He gets podium reinstated. 
 

we need Michael back. No namby pamby embarrassing reversals. Just solid decisions. 

Yes Micky Yes 🤣

[IceCreamMan]

Mercedes we’re right on it this morning. Think they were sandbagging in the lead up to the qualifying session. Perez was a moron sadly. So interesting to see his progress tomorrow. Mercedes now have the luxury of being able to use team tactics on max. Let’s see how close they can stay though. And who would they “sacrifice” I wonder. 

Edited April 1, 2023 by IceCreamMan

[BaGearA]

Well I've just about recovered from that insanity this morning

 

what a flippen race !

[IceCreamMan]

Well now

 

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/massa-to-look-into-legal-options-over-2008-f1-title-outcome-/10453168/

[IceCreamMan]

Le clerc pulled out all the stops there. Great session for him. 

[MrJacques]

With the new Sprint Quali rules and tyre restrictions, it means that if Norris or Tsunoda manage to get into SQ3 they can't participate - they don't have any new soft tyres left, only used ones.