Formula One
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SteveL replied on 04/03/2024 15:15
Freddy55 replied on 06/03/2024 16:45
Posted on 04/03/2024 11:17 by DavidKlyneI could be dreaming but I seem to recall a year when the first ten races were won by ten different drivers, which is pretty rare but it was more exciting I would agree. It just seems that in the past 10 or so years the regulation changes seem to benefit one team which is a bit odd as they all get an opportunity to work within those changes. What I don't recall happening is that the same team has never benefitted from two changes of regulation? On that basis it would be unusual for Red Bull dominate now and after 2026, especially with a new (to them) engine supplier?
David
Posted on 06/03/2024 16:45
Hiya David.
I don’t pay much close attention to the regulation changes so can’t really comment. I would be much more enthused if races were more competitive. It can’t be good for the sport if each race just turns into a procession with the usual suspects taking the honours. No, I don’t know what the answer is.
Freddy55 replied on 06/03/2024 16:50
Posted on 04/03/2024 15:15 by SteveLThe car might be good, courtesy to a large extent of Adrian Newey. However, there was an identical one 22 seconds behind, closely followed by the Ferrari. Max does seem to be able to wring more than others out of his vehicle.
DavidKlyne replied on 06/03/2024 21:41
Posted on 06/03/2024 21:41
Freddy
I think our interest has waned a bit over the years. When we went abroad I used to take a satellite dish so we could always watch the Grand Prix. We now record the Channel Four highlights mainly because we don't have Sky but we also prefer the commentators on Channel Four. Having said that if the race is in the middle of the night we won't bother with qualifying and just watch the highlights of the race. This season is only one race old so perhaps we should reserve judgement but if Max wins every race this year one has to ask what the other teams are doing to stop that happening.
David
peedee replied on 09/03/2024 18:53
DavidKlyne replied on 11/03/2024 19:52
Posted on 09/03/2024 18:53 by peedeeAnother Red Bull one two and again by quite a margin.
peedee
Posted on 11/03/2024 19:52
Yes good to see that the off track chatter has not impacted on performance. Perez was a bit closer this time, although I suppose providing he comes second they don't really mind how much the gap is?
Good to see young Ollie Bearman have a decent first ever Grand Prix race for Ferrari as well.
David
DavidKlyne replied on 24/03/2024 20:39
Posted on 24/03/2024 20:39
Ferrari have something to smile about tonight after Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix and Charles LeClerc came second. Quite remarkable that two weeks ago Sainz was having his appendix out! Wonder what the thinking is now about Hamilton going to the team?
David
DavidKlyne replied on 28/05/2024 11:52
Posted on 28/05/2024 11:52
The Monaco Grand Prix has always been considered the go to race for many and highly anticipated by Grand Prix fans. But things seem to be changing with complaints that it is just a procession behind who every gets on pole. Tyres seem to last the whole race so there are few pit stops to mix things up. Overtaking is difficult to almost impossible due the the size of the current cars. Lots of ideas on what could improve things. Mandatory pits stops, perhaps as many as two so that all tyre compounds are used. Re-jig the circuit to have at least one part of the track where overtaking can be achieved. Monaco only has one more year on its contract so it is possible we could lose this iconic race. Having been to a GP there the atmosphere is very different to other venues so just from that point of view I would vote to keep it, warts and all.
David
Oneputt replied on 28/05/2024 12:59
Whittakerr replied on 28/05/2024 15:01
Posted on 28/05/2024 12:59 by OneputtWhilst I agree with much of what you sat David, in my opinion there are now too many street circuits. I would vote to dump Monaco in favour of another high speed track like Spa, Silverstone etc
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