2021 Formula 1 Thread

Ventruck · 06-05-2021, 02:05 PM

yeeeeaaa boi.

Just make it to the starting line tho.

axmea? · 06-05-2021, 02:53 PM

Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse.

danegrey · 06-05-2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse.

I think part of the problem everyone was trying to get a tow, so they could go quicker. That is one reason I think Leclerc got the pole, he was following Hamilton...

Ventruck · 06-05-2021, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

I think part of the problem everyone was trying to get a tow, so they could go quicker. That is one reason I think Leclerc got the pole, he was following Hamilton...

The way the highlights were narrated, seemed that way. Believe Bottas was being used for a tow as well for Hamilton.

I've been watching Nico's channel on and off. At first I kinda didn't like that it seemed like he's just milking his brand, but his open commentary about Lewis and general F1 thinking has been fascinating.

Every season is different and the subject of risk assessment does make me question if Mercedes is going to take these street rounds lightly counting on RB to possibly screw themselves. With Lewis having so much race time under his belt, I'm sure these decisions weigh more on him even for just his own well being.

I'm generally not big on street circuits like this. It seems fitting as a trials course or something, but I can see why a driver would hate it.

DLSTR · 06-06-2021, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

I think part of the problem everyone was trying to get a tow, so they could go quicker. That is one reason I think Leclerc got the pole, he was following Hamilton...

Ferrari know this morning, race morning, they are facing 3rd. LH will pass him eventually is the thinking or Max in clean air eventually. Assumes a good clean start too lol.

I guess we find out in 41 minutes. This is why we watch yes?

axmea? · 06-06-2021, 01:18 PM

That's all.

DLSTR · 06-06-2021, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse.

They spent the last 7 + years NOT WINNING. Now they have a lack of tactical/strategic habit and thought to make up for. I wonder why Horner has kept his job as they fire driver after driver lol. Marko and Horner are not remotely close to Toto and Mercedes in terms of management.

ZontheRocks · 06-06-2021, 01:41 PM

Sucks how the race drama came about, but always makes for an exciting race.

Ventruck · 06-06-2021, 02:27 PM

Obviously don't like how some contenders got screwed, but cool to see things shake up. Vettel bringing Aston Martin to the promised land.

axmea? · 06-06-2021, 02:28 PM

Winners

Vettel
Honda
The City of Baku

Losers

Pirelli
Petronas Mercedes Benz AMG
All top 3 in standings before Baku

danegrey · 06-06-2021, 04:55 PM

Interesting Hamilton has made his 2nd opps/errors for the year.
I know that it is early, but makes me wonder if he is feeling the pressure...

Will be interesting to hear what happen to the tires...

DLSTR · 06-07-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

Interesting Hamilton has made his 2nd opps/errors for the year.
I know that it is early, but makes me wonder if he is feeling the pressure...

Will be interesting to hear what happen to the tires...

Lots of pressure for Max, LH, Bottas and Checo but of all of them, Checo has the least to lose. Most think he is average. So they said about Button.

The F1 Genie of Racing launched many surprises so far this year. WE are NOT BORED LOL

Hotrodz · 06-07-2021, 02:19 PM

Agreed! MB does not want their run to end. Their car is not the best overall in the sense that they can dominate at all tracks. As stated earlier they simply have the best team and are the best at overcoming obstacles and most the time when they lose it is self inflected. They learn and recover quickly! I have to say with all the buttons and knobs on the steering wheel I wonder how many times a driver does what Lewis did and we don't hear about it other than the driver saying I'm sorry on the radio lol.

I could not be happier for Vettel. He drove his a$$ off. He still has the stuff and will make AM a better team. Gasley continues to lemonade out of lemons after RB did him wrong or right sense he keeps putting that decision to demote him back in there face! Also can't be happier for Sergio! Good stuff this weekend but I'm not sure about the last two road courses as they are either accident prone or just lead follow races.

Looking forward to more drama lol!

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DLSTR · 06-13-2021, 11:21 AM

Always the tires -

https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/86443...pressures.html

God-Speed · 06-13-2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Always the tires -

https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/86443...pressures.html

06-05-2021, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,238 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

06-06-2021, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,238 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	What a race! That's all. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

06-06-2021, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-06-2021, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,238 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Winners & Losers Winners Vettel Honda The City of Baku Losers Pirelli Petronas Mercedes Benz AMG All top 3 in standings before Baku __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

06-06-2021, 04:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 72 Posts: 3,195 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Interesting Hamilton has made his 2nd opps/errors for the year. I know that it is early, but makes me wonder if he is feeling the pressure... Will be interesting to hear what happen to the tires... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

06-05-2021, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	yeeeeaaa boi. Just make it to the starting line tho.

06-06-2021, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	Obviously don't like how some contenders got screwed, but cool to see things shake up. Vettel bringing Aston Martin to the promised land.

06-07-2021, 02:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Agreed! MB does not want their run to end. Their car is not the best overall in the sense that they can dominate at all tracks. As stated earlier they simply have the best team and are the best at overcoming obstacles and most the time when they lose it is self inflected. They learn and recover quickly! I have to say with all the buttons and knobs on the steering wheel I wonder how many times a driver does what Lewis did and we don't hear about it other than the driver saying I'm sorry on the radio lol. I could not be happier for Vettel. He drove his a$$ off. He still has the stuff and will make AM a better team. Gasley continues to lemonade out of lemons after RB did him wrong or right sense he keeps putting that decision to demote him back in there face! Also can't be happier for Sergio! Good stuff this weekend but I'm not sure about the last two road courses as they are either accident prone or just lead follow races. Looking forward to more drama lol! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-13-2021, 11:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
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