2021 Formula 1 Season!!!

[Landrover]

Lando is super cool guy. I pull for him every race to get a few points.

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[F1addict]

I just saw this...

Closest qualifying between top 8 since 2012.




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[Landrover]

Amazing!!!
Lando still had an amazing time with a penalty.......watch out tomorrow.

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[SC-001]

Originally Posted by F1addict

I just saw this...

Closest qualifying between top 8 since 2012.




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Wow that is indycar separation, is F1 closer to a spec series than it used to be? BTW Jimmie Johnson, not so hot today...

[Landrover]

Woohoo!!! 2022 F1 just announced second race in the USA .........MIAMI!!!! Austin, Montreal and Miami sounds like a great triple weekend of racing.. Guess I will check out the track next month when I am down there.

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[Landrover]

Both Aston Martin cars brakes caught on fire....in the wet!!! Lance Strolls brake sheathing totally destroyed. Not a good glitch 25 minutes b4 lights out.

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[Landrover]

That wreck is on Russell. He over compensated and smacked Bottas.......hard!!!

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[bossbowman]

That was a bad one

[bossbowman]

Originally Posted by Landrover

Woohoo!!! 2022 F1 just announced second race in the USA .........MIAMI!!!! Austin, Montreal and Miami sounds like a great triple weekend of racing.. Guess I will check out the track next month when I am down there.

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Interesting, I heard Austin might be going away

[Landrover]

What a race!!!
Those guys are FEARLESS.

Originally Posted by bossbowman

Interesting, I heard Austin might be going away

Nooooooo!!!! Don't even float that thought. I had not heard or read anything on that as the attendance numbers have been off the charts.

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[SC-001]

With Miami I bet there will not be an Austin F1 race anymore, could be why F1 permitted Nascar to race there this year. Greg Abbott doesn't want the state to subsidize Liberty media anymore and he shouldn't. The sanctioning fee for F1 is insane compared to other major racing series like Nascar or Indycar, but you can see why they are a true world tour, crazy expenses.

[Artos]

It was a great race & I liked the track...just finished the Moto GP of portugal & worth a watch. Two podium spots laid them down with less than 6 to go. Not sure how those tires stick at those speeds.

[Charrison]

Was at the lease this wknd so had to record the race and watch it last night.
RAIN! Love it- shakes up the strategies. Not my favorite track due to it being so hard to pass. Max was class all race. Great recovery by Hamilton- going to be a great championship race this year.
Botas should have b%#%@-slapped pretty boy Russell when he got in his face after hitting the grass.
Gasley's team made a bad call with the wet tires that cost him spots. Ferrari looked better.

[F1addict]

Definitely a great race! Max did an awesome job, and definitely deserved the win. Hamilton did a great job climbing back to 2nd place after his spin. Him reversing out of the gravel was great!!

On the restart, when Norris passed LeClerc, I was cheering loud enough to wake everyone!

Bottas & Russell — I feel it was Russell’s fault. He took the wet line to pass Bottas, and over reacted when Bottas moved slightly to the right. When I initially saw Russell go up to Bottas after the accident, I thought he gave him a pat on his shoulder. When they replayed it, the commentators said he slapped his helmet. Very poor sportsmanship in my opinion.

I have heard the same thing regarding Abbott and Liberty Media. I’ll enjoy it as long as it is in Austin, though. And hope that it continues in Austin for many more years. They spent a LOT of money to build that track for the sole purpose of bringing Formula 1 back to the US.

[Clark]

Max nailed the start and snatched that win from Hamilton.
That race was great.

[wellingtontx]

Absent a favorable red flag which gave Hamilton a lap back and repair time, he would not have been back in the hunt for a podium.

Mercedes luck never ends....

IMO hardly fair to the other teams and drives. I guess it all equals out but as an Anti-Mercedes fan....chaps me.....

[Charrison]

[QUOTE=wellingtontx;15577502]

Mercedes luck never ends.... QUOTE]

That is the truth! Hamilton blows a tire, he happens to be coming to the pit lane. They have an issue, and there is a full safety car yellow somewhere immediately …. it seems like they have a rabbit's foot stuck somewhere.

[wellingtontx]

[quote=Charrison;15577590]

Originally Posted by wellingtontx

Mercedes luck never ends.... QUOTE]

That is the truth! Hamilton blows a tire, he happens to be coming to the pit lane. They have an issue, and there is a full safety car yellow somewhere immediately …. it seems like they have a rabbit's foot stuck somewhere.

Conspiracy I tell you. FIA conspiracy.

[Landrover]

[quote=wellingtontx;15578014]

Originally Posted by Charrison

Conspiracy I tell you. FIA conspiracy.

Lmaoooo,..........

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[LlanoHunter10]

Sorry guys. Late to the game here. I'm busy on weekends and can only watch the race 2 days after, due to copyright restrictions on the F1 TV app. Finally watched the race yesterday. I'm really happy with how Ferrari ran throughout the race. Carlos Sainz I feel is getting more and more comfortable with the Scuderia Ferrari. I'm thinking Ferrari will have a MUCH better season this year and feel it's going to be an out and out battle with McLaren. I cannot believe (I can but I'm reluctant to admit it) how well Lewis Hamilton did coming from behind with all the bad luck. That yellow flag after his issue saved him! Dang the luck! It's going to be an amazing season between Red Bull and Mercedes this year again. Go Max!!!

[Landrover]

Just paid for our passes and upgrades for the F1 Race at Circuit of America's!!! Prices went up but I figured they would and they are rolling with FULL OCCUPANCY for the race this fall. Concert bands will be named later today but we usually give those tickets away anyway. We are in the Tower Club at Turn 17 again..........gonna be HOTTT!!! Oh, tickets geaux on sale to general public in 20 hours,52 minutes and 9 seconds!
https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/#/

[deerplanter]

Originally Posted by Landrover

Just paid for our passes and upgrades for the F1 Race at Circuit of America's!!! Prices went up but I figured they would and they are rolling with FULL OCCUPANCY for the race this fall. Concert bands will be named later today but we usually give those tickets away anyway. We are in the Tower Club at Turn 17 again..........gonna be HOTTT!!! Oh, tickets geaux on sale to general public in 20 hours,52 minutes and 9 seconds!
https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/#/

Just now seeing this thread, did they actually run on the sand in Bahrain? The only F1 race I have been to was in Bahrain and they certainly put on a show outside the stands.

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by deerplanter

Just now seeing this thread, did they actually run on the sand in Bahrain? The only F1 race I have been to was in Bahrain and they certainly put on a show outside the stands.

Heck, the sand was blowing everywhere during the practice days and Q day......so yea, they ran over and onto the sand at times! Race day was not as windy. F1 definitely brings a show when globetrotting. Amazing experience!

[Charrison]

I seem to have one of those good conundrums this wknd.
Last youth sports game is at 10:30 am Saturday. Do I... head to the lease and go Turkey hunting or stay home and head to TMS Sat evening for the Indy race?
Decisions!

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by Charrison

I seem to have one of those good conundrums this wknd.
Last youth sports game is at 10:30 am Saturday. Do I... head to the lease and go Turkey hunting or stay home and head to TMS Sat evening for the Indy race?
Decisions!

A turkey or a high performance race car? Humm, well...........I know the only turkey I would see is one on a sandwich.......LOL! Great to have choices however.

[F1addict]

Wow! This is an eye-opening article!

“Fear of rules change led Mercedes to run dominant 2014 engine in “idle mode””

http://https://www.racefans.net/2021/04/28/fear-of-rules-change-led-mercedes-to-run-dominant-2014-engine-in-idle-mode/

[F1addict]

Looks like we’re losing the Canadian GP this year. Will be back next year, though. Turkey will replace it this year.

I’ve been to that race twice. It’s a really cool track. In fact, the first F1 race I ever went to was in Montreal in 1994. The sound of those engines (especially the Ferrari) were magical.

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by F1addict

Looks like we’re losing the Canadian GP this year. Will be back next year, though. Turkey will replace it this year.

I’ve been to that race twice. It’s a really cool track. In fact, the first F1 race I ever went to was in Montreal in 1994. The sound of those engines (especially the Ferrari) were magical.

I saw that announcement earlier this morning. That last Turkish race was awesomeness, great battles. Hopefully next year we can hit Montreal, Austin & Miami over 3 or 4 weekends in North America.

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by F1addict

Wow! This is an eye-opening article!

“Fear of rules change led Mercedes to run dominant 2014 engine in “idle mode””

http://https://www.racefans.net/2021/04/28/fear-of-rules-change-led-mercedes-to-run-dominant-2014-engine-in-idle-mode/

18 out of 19 poles that season!!!!
V6 hybrid, yep the future is HERE!!!
Thanks for posting that article......scary good stuff going on with technical changes.

[Landrover]

I just signed up for 1st dibs on packages/seating for Miami in 2022. No date yet, but what the heck.....lol!

https://f1miamigp.com/

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[F1addict]

Originally Posted by Landrover

I saw that announcement earlier this morning. That last Turkish race was awesomeness, great battles. Hopefully next year we can hit Montreal, Austin & Miami over 3 or 4 weekends in North America.

That would be epic!!


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[Landrover]

P1 results seems like they will be pushing hard today.....very close times.
P2 in less than 2 hours. Gonna be driving to Arkansas so this dang "F1 TV" thingy better be working.

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[Charrison]

How does Ocon go P4 in Q2 session and Alonso is stuck in 13th? Disappointing lap. Also, see Ricciardo. Yikes.
Mercs look fast so far.
And looks like rain tonight at TMS for the Indy race. Boo.

[F1addict]

Yes, Ocon looked very strong in the Alpine, as did Gasly (AT) and Russell (Williams). Great showing from all of them!

The Red Bull’s were struggling with the wind at certain corners, and I believe that’s what hampered them to 3rd and 4th. Good job to Bottas for taking pole. All MB front row for tomorrow’s race start.

I always enjoy Kimi’s radio transmissions. This morning was awesome — “I’m sure we have somebody on the team that can figure this out!” ROFL

[bossbowman]

Originally Posted by Charrison

How does Ocon go P4 in Q2 session and Alonso is stuck in 13th? Disappointing lap. Also, see Ricciardo. Yikes.
Mercs look fast so far.
And looks like rain tonight at TMS for the Indy race. Boo.

It might be a mad rush to halfway, they moved the start at TMS to 30 minutes from now up to 6:10pm. They got a second race tomorrow thats longer distance, weather looks better.

[SC-001]

Man they ruined track at TMS between the repave and the traction compound and the crowd shows, shame I remember when that place was full for the Cup race and 3/4 full for the indycars. Reminds me of what they did to Bristol.

[bossbowman]

McLaren indy driver won Texas 2 today, looks like he gets to drive a F1 car now https://racer.com/2021/04/18/oward-t...t-indycar-win/

[Landrover]

I was able to catch alot driving back from Arkansas on the F1 TV app when the signal was decent. Great race in Portugal . Technical skill and experience won that race. It was very exciting and look forward to the total replay tomorrow sometime. Spain next week and I suspect Redbull and Silver Arrows will both be at the top. Good to see Gasly get points again and Alonso was in the mix also. Ferrari better figure out their strategy and get moving sooner than later. Oh, Lando Norris is gonna be a superstar in the next few years.....he can drive that magi colored car!!!

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[Spino~]

Originally Posted by bossbowman

McLaren indy driver won Texas 2 today, looks like he gets to drive a F1 car now https://racer.com/2021/04/18/oward-t...t-indycar-win/

That's awesome!

[Spino~]

Formula One has the adrenalin I need! Need it!!!

[F1addict]

Originally Posted by Landrover

I was able to catch alot driving back from Arkansas on the F1 TV app when the signal was decent. Great race in Portugal . Technical skill and experience won that race. It was very exciting and look forward to the total replay tomorrow sometime. Spain next week and I suspect Redbull and Silver Arrows will both be at the top. Good to see Gasly get points again and Alonso was in the mix also. Ferrari better figure out their strategy and get moving sooner than later. Oh, Lando Norris is gonna be a superstar in the next few years.....he can drive that magi colored car!!!

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Yes, a great race from MB and Hamilton. I was a bit disappointed that Bottas lost pace during the race. I think it’s a bit too early to start blaming team orders.

It’s great to see Red Bull so close to Mercedes. And McLaren had a great day as well — go Lando!!

Looking forward to Barcelona this weekend.

[SC-001]

Mclaren seems to like to dangle carrots, check this out https://www.facebook.com/NASCARonNBC...4848262187114/

[LlanoHunter10]

Disappointed with Ferrari in Portugal. Really interested to see what the problem was with Carlos Sainz during the last 3 laps. Couldnt even finish in top 10 and score 1 point!!! Was it driver or engine related? Ugh! Looking forward to Barcelona.

[SC-001]

Anyone have the new app, I was told its a must you can pick your car and watch the in car camera during the race.

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by LlanoHunter10

Disappointed with Ferrari in Portugal. Really interested to see what the problem was with Carlos Sainz during the last 3 laps. Couldnt even finish in top 10 and score 1 point!!! Was it driver or engine related? Ugh! Looking forward to Barcelona.

The report was he loss all tire grip. The conversation post race was that Ferrari's strategy for the race put him in that position. Hopefully they get it together as the other teams ain't kidding around this year.

Originally Posted by SC-001

Anyone have the new app, I was told its a must you can pick your car and watch the in car camera during the race.

I have F1 TV but not sure how to deaux all of that......yet! I don't think the free app has that option since this is my 3rd year on that one.

[Landrover]

P1 and P2 in the books for Barcelona, Spain. Silver Arrows no issue setting the bar, with the last 4 races here going to Hamilton. Ferrari right there with Charles LeClerc. Gasly ran well in both practices at 6th. Alpine has Spaniards so they filled in the gaps really good. Redbull was out of sync to me and never pushed. Verstappen damaging his wing was driver era on a normal sausage curve. Oh, after seeing these two semi's in Baton Rouge I made it to Mom & Dad's in record time.......Ha!!!!


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[F1addict]

Cool pictures!!

Yes, Mercedes is of course fast, but the Alpines had great pace today as well. I think we’re going to have a really close qualifying session tomorrow.

Come on Red Bull and McLaren!!

[LlanoHunter10]

Originally Posted by SC-001

Anyone have the new app, I was told its a must you can pick your car and watch the in car camera during the race.

Ive got the paid subscription for the F1 TV app. I have the basic subscription which means you can view all practices, qualifying, races, pre and post race interviews and analysis. It even has an Archive where you can watch previous years races. Yes you can view the race from different TV angles, listen to in car audio and car cameras. Only caveat is with the basic subscription you have to wait 2 days after each event before you can view it. The pro subscription gets you same day viewing.

[Landrover]

Qualifying day was all that and some!!!!
Hamilton has this track down pat, and it showed. Even with a mistake he still got the pole......his 100th in F1!!!! Bottas was right there as was Verstappen. Perez had 2 mistakes that surprised me honestly. Tsuanado is young and aggressive but he has to get smarter quickly. His post Q day interview won't geaux over well with the team & sponsors. Gasly came up short but I am not sure why yet.

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[Charrison]

Decent race for that track! Hate only 2 places on the circuit to make a pass. Red Bull got outsmarted today by Mercs. But fun to watch Lewis make that charge- Max had no shot and he knew it.
Kind of enjoyed Bottas not pulling over for Lewis with a few laps left.