Formula 1 2023

[baz1]

Well that's bang on. I was thinking exactly the same yesterday. Marko never smiles.

great minds think alike Rich hope you and yours are all ok?

[seven]

It was significant that on Friday, Lewis was faster down the main straight than Max, because straight line speed has been Mercedes Achilles heel until now.

Unfortunately reb dull still have 'that' DRS, plus with boy wonders blatant disregard to Hamiltons existence, he'll either push him off or crash into him. Depending on the outcome of turn 1 of course.

[2e1var]

Always rooting for Lewis, Hungary has been kind to Brits.
Sticking my neck out. Today is Landos day

[Pune]

Very hot there today, could really affect tyres and number of pit stops. I'm rooting for Lando too..

[2e1var]

High number of pit stops and potential safety cars could mix it up today. Someone will get caught out and vice versa

[2e1var]

Great recovery from George.
Lando 2nd is decent but 30s back from Max.
Danny ahead of Tsunoda
Not the race I'd hoped for but some nice stats in there.
Zhou 5th to 16th ?
Where have Aston gone?
Perez did well but he's still a risk.

[seven]

9 more years of this...

[Pune]

Indeed, not an inspiring race at all, in fact, quite boring and very predictable, Lando did well, hope it continues, whether I can continue to watch is another matter

[raptor9]

C.mon Pune!. What else is there to watch on a dull Sunday afternoon!.

[Pune]

C.mon Pune!. What else is there to watch on a dull Sunday afternoon!.

Very true

[slogen51]

Just got around to watching the Hungarian highlights

What have McLaren done!? What a turnaround from 6 races ago. Still really impressed with Piastri who I prefer to Norris.

I am a Hamilton fan but what a poor start - if that had been Perez or Russell they would have rightly attracted a lot of criticism

[seven]

It wasn't that bad from what I recall, just both McLarens and of course boy wonder pretty much nailed it. Experience certainly got him through turn 1 though, most youthful driver's in that situation would have seen a similar result to 2021. Not that it matters anyway, all 3 cars would have been past him within a few laps anyway with the early race pace the Mercs had.
Russell and Perez however, whilst impressive drives from both, still we're out of position due to poor qualifying. The latter is half the reason why F1 is so boring at the moment. Whilst it's not entirely his fault his qually results have been a bit punani, it's still arguably the most dominant car the sport has ever seen and he's only made Q3 once in the last 6 races..

[RobinM]

C.mon Pune!. What else is there to watch on a dull Sunday afternoon!.

SailGP for me now. Has just about everything. The racing is great fun but Most importantly penalties are handed out in real time and taken by the teams immediately without issue.

[2e1var]

Spa incoming, great race to have before the summer break. High chance of rain unsurprisingly. McLaren have proven they have a car that works on fast and twisty tracks now. Only a matter of time before we see Lando's first win. Russia '21 still in my mind so let the team make the tyre call mate if/when it rains mate.

[C24]

Isn’t rain an essential ingredient for it to be a spa?

A “fine circuit” , second only to the old track at Nurburgring.
In the recording of the race, it was an unsettling to hear Hamilton asking his engineer whether the pits had adjusted his engine settings. F1 moves more towards Scalectrics each year.
Whilst in another grump, enthusiasts banned from parking near RAF families day displays. Rather an elitist approach to recruitment?
Enjoy the race.

[seven]

Spa incoming, great race to have before the summer break. High chance of rain unsurprisingly. McLaren have proven they have a car that works on fast and twisty tracks now. Only a matter of time before we see Lando's first win. Russia '21 still in my mind so let the team make the tyre call mate if/when it rains mate.

Can't see anyone beating boy wonder anytime soon. Will be interesting too see what the weather brings, and the reaction to it. Not much has been said publicly by F1 since the incident.

[plmc135]

Oh dear! Apparently wonderboy has a five place grid penalty for the GP.

[Pune]

Oh dear! Apparently wonderboy has a five place grid penalty for the GP.

Oh dear, how sad, never mind..

[seven]

Bets on what lap he takes the lead?
I'll go with lap 3.

[plmc135]

Absolutely brahmsing it down at Spa at the moment