March 19, 20196 yr They probably could have had they started when Merc did in this engine formula. Same with Audi. Until there's a new PU formula, there won't be any new manufacturers imho.This. We need a reset. Also cosworth or some Indipentent engine. Good race though
March 19, 20196 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Updawg said: 10 hours ago, wood said: They probably could have had they started when Merc did in this engine formula. Same with Audi. Until there's a new PU formula, there won't be any new manufacturers imho. This. We need a reset. Also cosworth or some Indipentent engine. Agree, and we're not gonna have an indy engine manufacturer like Cosworth as long as the formula is this complex and expensive ... which is exactly what these 4 manufacturers & the big teams want
March 19, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, wood said: Agree, and we're not gonna have an indy engine manufacturer like Cosworth as long as the formula is this complex and expensive ... which is exactly what these 4 manufacturers & the big teams want depending on how this season goes i could see ferrari wanting something new. maybe renault too. i doubt honda would want the rulebook changed just as they've gotten themselves in the (probably) the best chassis with (maybe) the most talented driver, after spending gobs of money and suffering a ton of embarrassment.
March 19, 20196 yr 18 hours ago, UnivTex34 said: you'd think a millionaire could afford a jacket from the same 1 piece of cloth
March 19, 20196 yr Author 3 hours ago, 52-80 said: you'd think a millionaire could afford a jacket from the same 1 piece of cloth He's doing his Dolly Parton impression.
March 19, 20196 yr 14 hours ago, wood said: Agree, and we're not gonna have an indy engine manufacturer like Cosworth as long as the formula is this complex and expensive ... which is exactly what these 4 manufacturers & the big teams want The first Bennetton team had a BMW engine, in 1986. Then they went to Ford Cosworth for a few years. Then to just Ford. I don't remember what happened to the Cosworth part. In 1994 Schumacher's first title was with Bennetton Ford and then they went to Renault.
March 19, 20196 yr Author 1 hour ago, PittsburghTiger said: The first Bennetton team had a BMW engine, in 1986. Then they went to Ford Cosworth for a few years. Then to just Ford. I don't remember what happened to the Cosworth part. In 1994 Schumacher's first title was with Bennetton Ford and then they went to Renault. Yep. I just mean we won't see it again under these conditions. Which is sad because indy manufacturers like Cosworth were an avenue for small teams to race and survive on a similar level as the customer teams do now, but without being tied politically and tactically to the mother ship. Edited March 19, 20196 yr by wood
March 19, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, 52-80 said: you'd think a millionaire could afford a jacket from the same 1 piece of cloth He's bringing Benetton back.
March 19, 20196 yr Author 8 minutes ago, relapse98 said: He's bringing Benetton back. F1 could really use some Flav entertainment these days!
March 20, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, wood said: Yep. I just mean we won't see it again under these conditions. Which is sad because indy manufacturers like Cosworth were an avenue for small teams to race and survive on a similar level as the customer teams do now, but without being tied politically and tactically to the mother ship. agreed.
March 27, 20196 yr Not to get all CR but... https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/mar/27/najah-yusuf-prison-f1-bahrain-grand-prix
March 28, 20196 yr Read that earlier. F1 and other international sporting events have a big problem with having events in non-liberal counties. It's was the same cocern with the Olympics going to Beijing in 2008 (and I assume Moscow back in the day), and the World Cup going to Russia and Qatar. I don't know how to address that other than major sponsors pulling out.
March 28, 20196 yr It is and should be a huge issue. I'm just one guy and not even a hardcore fan but this is the specific reason I will refuse to watch any part of this weekend's F1 event.
March 28, 20196 yr FINALLY got a chance to watch the Ozzie GP. Oh man, Ricciardo. I think he's now getting both his own bad luck, plus Alonso's.
March 29, 20196 yr https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fp2-bahrain-grand-prix-2019-report.5kIKYHq7mWnCBRI8o8FITc.html Practice today.
March 30, 20196 yr I don't know if anyone else's guide is fucked up, but I have Dish and it says that cheerleading is on when qualifying is supposed to air. I'm recording it (I hope) but figured I'd mention it in case anyone else's season pass might fail them...
March 30, 20196 yr I’m seeing the same thing. There is something called pre-qualifying on, but nada about qualifying. ESPN states Qualifying is on ESPN2 at 10:55 ET
March 30, 20196 yr The camera angle down the front straight is shitty. The sense of speed is so bad you can't tell if they are on it across the line or not.
March 30, 20196 yr Very nice job by LeClerc. I am glad Vettel has some in-house competition. He needs it. As a person of primarily German descent I root for German drivers, even at Ferrari, but it's hard too because of Mercedes. It's also hard with Hamilton being British (my German relatives and I never root for British drivers), and so damn good. I guess I'd have liked to see Vettel at Mercedes a few years back. Vettel's Schnurrbart looks terrible
March 30, 20196 yr Good stuff by Charles. McLaren and Haas looking good, too. Race pace is too close to call, but you can overtake here so the race could be very interesting. Here’s to a good one!
March 30, 20196 yr It almost seems like a reverse of years past and that Ferrari gets the tires to temp faster on out laps. The lower tire blanket temps maybe are affecting that as well. Red Bull is nowhere in one lap pace this weekend, but their long runs were up there with Ferrari and Merc, so we will see. Gasly still showing poor form.
March 30, 20196 yr I’m loving Charles in front of Vettle. I’d love a Ham - Charles 1 / 2. Also, McLaren is doing well and I’m happy to see that. Williams. Wow. They’re still shitty
March 31, 20196 yr On 3/30/2019 at 10:24 AM, HornsOverIthaca said: Grosjean with another mental lapse.
March 31, 20196 yr Man, that sucks for Charles. Lewis did well making good luck for himself putting Vettel under pressure causing a mistake. If not for that, Seb would be leading now. And wtf Renault?!
March 31, 20196 yr I saw what happened to Hulkenburg, but what happened to Riccardo?Audio replay sounds like the engine just shut off.
March 31, 20196 yr Leclerc, wow.He deserved for this race to finish under caution. He would’ve been out of the podium for sure. Crazy little ending.
March 31, 20196 yr Vettel better start with a sport psychologist because he has made awful mistakes when under pressure
March 31, 20196 yr Get in there Merc with a fortunate 1 - 2. Ferrari falling apart was terrible for Charles. That said, he’s ahead of Vettle in the points and that is awesome.McLaren in the points!! How long does Gasly have in the second RedBull seat? He doesn’t seem to have it.
March 31, 20196 yr I will say the middle sure has gotten extremely competitive and that’s a very good thing. Like most of us I’d love to see more big manufacturers get their hands dirty and build some engines.
March 31, 20196 yr Impressed with Norris. Unimpressed with Gasly. Sucks for Leclerc big time. Renault Renault Renault.... Good grief.
March 31, 20196 yr Just absolutely awful for Chuck. He had the speed all weekend and drove a beautiful race. Ferrari still has a long way to go on reliability, to be able to compete with Mercedes. I don't see it happening any time soon. Maybe next year, I guess. Getting tired of saying that. I guess now I know how Aggies feel. And I guess Renault is the new McLaren. And Ricciardo might have absorbed all of Alonso's bad luck. Not a good place to be in either case. Overall I loved the action and the passing all over the track.
March 31, 20196 yr Given that Mclaren switched to Renault engines, they could still be in trouble, too. It was a very entertaining race right up until the Renaults crapped out and brought out the safety car.
March 31, 20196 yr That safety car kept Charles on the podium. Looks like Max learned last year to let lapped cars go.
March 31, 20196 yr Safety car was the only bit of luck Chuck enjoyed all day. And it wasn't much. He earned the win, a shame his car couldn't hold up its end. But like he said, that's motorsport. Here's hoping his luck improves in the future.
April 1, 20196 yr Author 12 hours ago, PittsburghTiger said: Vettel better start with a sport psychologist because he has made awful mistakes when under pressure He shoulda started years ago.
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