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by Psyclepath
22 Dec 2023, 00:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15271

My Driver Ranking - 2023

1. Max Verstappen 19 wins from 22 races is just one record broken by the now-triple champion in this impeccable season. Without misfortunes in Jeddah and Baku, he would probably have won those as well, and several of his wins were in spite of qualifying or race issues. Not only did he break Vettel's...
by Psyclepath
23 Jul 2023, 15:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Hungary 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 4767

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Hungary 2023

Danny Ric. Gets it by default, but after being compromised on Lap 1 thanks to Zhou and dropping to last, he made the Medium tyres last 40 laps and was still lapping competitively. He beat Tsunoda home and outqualified him.
by Psyclepath
18 Jun 2023, 19:44
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Canada 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 4683

Re: Reject of the Race - Canada 2023

Haas - absolutely aimless. Why? Hulk qualified P2, started P5, faded to P16 after leading an 11-car DRS train early on. Would've given it to him, but K-Mag was equally woeful. George Russell - major error, made it impossible for Merc to work a strategy to outfox Aston. HM - Perez and Stroll - nowher...
by Psyclepath
02 Oct 2022, 19:57
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: Missing the Points - The Michael Schumacher DSQ
Replies: 5
Views: 1365

Re: Missing the Points - The Michael Schumacher DSQ

Har1MAS1415 wrote: 30 Sep 2022, 11:24
Maybe in future, there could be an article about the 2007 Season if Alonso and Hamilton had had all their points removed and redestributed?
That would've given Heidfeld a victory in Canada, and Kovalainen would also have claimed a maiden victory in Fuji.
by Psyclepath
02 Oct 2022, 15:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Singapore 2022
Replies: 27
Views: 4376

Re: Reject of the Race - Singapore 2022

Easy one for me:

Stewards - There was plenty of time to investigate Perez's infringement. Why wait until after the race, potentially overshadowing one of Sergio's greatest F1 drives?
by Psyclepath
09 May 2022, 03:46
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 323
Views: 366276

Re: 2022 Discussion Thread

Seeing how much of a handful that Mercedes car looked in Miami qualifying, I'm believing at this point that both Hamilton and Russell are flattering that car.
by Psyclepath
24 Oct 2021, 20:55
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - USA 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 16
Views: 3108

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - USA 2021

Alonso and Alpine's crusade against Masi and consistent Stewarding. It's a great side plot, I'm all for it and it's the only thing that really gave me any joy this race. Firmly disagree. Alpine's argument was grotesquely fallacious, and assumed similarities that weren't. Leclerc - excellent drive, ...
by Psyclepath
24 Oct 2021, 20:50
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - USA 2021 (POLL)
Replies: 21
Views: 3556

Re: Reject of the Race - USA 2021

Alpine . Before both cars retired, the Team Manager tried making a ridiculous argument that Alonso's wholly off-track overtake on Giovinazzi was legal, because Raikkonen passed Alonso off-track earlier. The fact is, Raikkonen was forced wide when going side-by-side with Alonso. Nothing about those ...
by Psyclepath
07 Sep 2021, 07:13
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Theory: Gasly to Williams?
Replies: 2
Views: 1029

Theory: Gasly to Williams?

Not really sure where this belongs, but... With the news that Bottas is confirmed at Alfa, it's safe to say that Williams are in need of a team leader. Several things sit through my mind: firstly that Gasly's drive in Zandvoort was possibly his best all year, and that he's been stunning all year lon...
by Psyclepath
20 Jul 2021, 15:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Great Britain (RESULTS)
Replies: 44
Views: 10543

Re: Reject of the Race - Great Britain

Don't think anyone's mentioned it yet, but surely The Helicopter that almost caused Stroll to crash beats everything else.

Despite the abundance of candidates, a man-made hazard like this is my choice. That a helicopter was that close to an F1 car is frightening.
by Psyclepath
18 Apr 2021, 11:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2021 POLL
Replies: 46
Views: 11869

Re: Reject of the Race - Bahrain 2021 POLL

Massively late to the party, but I feel paper bags deserved a nomination. Alonso ran over one, which hampered his speed for the rest of the race.
by Psyclepath
18 Apr 2021, 11:07
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Discussion Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 3419

Re: 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Discussion Thread

Mazepin should be penalised for that incident with Gio IMO. Common sense says that you leave a gap to the car in front before starting a flying lap. Overtaking a car due to not leaving room is impeding to me. On a separate note, I'll be missing this race (and pretty much all the European races) due ...
by Psyclepath
10 Jul 2020, 22:05
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2020 Styrian Grand Prix – Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 22
Views: 3372

Re: 2020 Styrian Grand Prix – Predicament Predictions!

The "Run to the Styrian Hills, Ferrari!" grand prix 2020 1) Hamilton 2) Bottas 3) Verstappen 4) Albon 5) Norris 6) Leclerc 7) Sainz 8) Perez 9) Stroll 10) Raikkonen Pole: Bottas Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Grosjean ROTR: David Croft IIDOTR: Leclerc DBTMOTR: Grosjean SCs: 1 Ho...
by Psyclepath
04 Jul 2020, 17:55
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix Discussion
Replies: 32
Views: 4519

Re: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix Discussion

Well, that was a thoroughly enjoyable qualifying! Bottas makes it onto pole, despite switching his profession to lawnmower during his final run. Hamilton, so near but so far. I fully believe Bottas will fight this one to the end, and it'll be closely run. But as high as third is a joker in the pack,...
by Psyclepath
02 Jul 2020, 19:04
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix – Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 23
Views: 3932

Re: 2020 "Verstappen Runs Rings Around the Others" Grand Pri

1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Sergio Perez 4. Alex Albon 5. Charles Leclerc 6. Carlos Sainz 7. Daniil Kvyat 8. Kimi Raikkonen 9. Daniel Ricciardo 10. Pierre Gasly Pole: Max Verstappen Fastest lap: Alex Albon First retirement: Valtteri Bottas Reject of the Race: Lando Norris Infinite Improba...
by Psyclepath
21 Mar 2020, 13:51
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Marbula One
Replies: 6
Views: 2115

Re: Marbula One

Reckon Thunderbolts will lift the host's curse this weekend? Green Ducks kind of did it last time at Greenstone, finishing 9th.
by Psyclepath
17 Mar 2020, 20:47
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Grefìmos Anto - my hovercraft-racing series
Replies: 0
Views: 3898

Grefìmos Anto - my hovercraft-racing series

Like racing? Like fantasy? Ever wanted to see racing in fantastical settings, such as snowy mountains, radiation-destroyed lands and shrines of fire gods? Well, Grefìmos Anto is the series for you. Season 52 is underway, and defending champion Langorius Sòlen is fighting for his third championship. ...
by Psyclepath
17 Mar 2020, 20:26
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Marbula One
Replies: 6
Views: 2115

Marbula One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtsQ_Uy ... nmPwvjKt_s Marble racing has become my rather disturbing addiction. I'm hyped for the next race, at the Thunderbolts' (best team!) Short Circuit.
by Psyclepath
11 Mar 2020, 07:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2020 Australian Grand Prix – Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 21
Views: 4280

2020 "Is this a race or a procession?" Grand Prix

1. Max Verstappen 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Lewis Hamilton 4. Alexander Albon 5. Carlos Sainz 6. Sebastian Vettel 7. Lando Norris 8. Pierre Gasly 9. Kevin Magnussen 10. Esteban Ocon Pole: Lewis Hamilton Fastest lap: Max Verstappen First retirement: Daniel Ricciardo Reject of the Race: The race Infinite ...
by Psyclepath
27 Oct 2019, 00:00
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The Mexico City baseball stadium grand prix
Replies: 30
Views: 4819

Re: The Mexico City baseball stadium grand prix

And indeed there has, as Max Verstappen has been handed a 3 place grid drop for tomorrow, handing the entire front row to our Ferrari boys. So, how will the italian bois loose this one? Mercedes pull a pit-lane bluff. Of course, if it doesn't punish Valtteri, it ain't real. But that won't stop Mara...
by Psyclepath
08 Sep 2019, 14:54
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Italy
Replies: 23
Views: 5450

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Italy

East Londoner wrote:1. Renaut. Where the hell did that performance come from? Suddenly, the battle for 4th in the constructors is back on!

2. George Russell. Nearly finished ahead of a Ferrari on merit.


No other obvious choices, I've got to agree here.
by Psyclepath
08 Sep 2019, 14:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Italy
Replies: 35
Views: 8512

Re: Your Reject of the Race - Italy

1. Vettel . Utterly awful performance, the best thing he did was overtake Hülkenberg. While Leclerc was battling Hamilton, he was battling with Russell in a Williams. 2. Q3 . Would be my nomination, I don't like to choose pre-race things unless there's no standout Race Reject - this time we very muc...
by Psyclepath
02 Sep 2019, 08:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Belgium
Replies: 16
Views: 4039

Re: Your Reject of the Race - Belgium

Verstappen . I was at the race, and his fans dominated the grandstands. He let his fans down today, his line into La Source was always going to get blocked. And he should've pulled off as soon as he realised the steering was broken. Giovinazzi would've got my vote if I hadn't been there. He ran a s...
by Psyclepath
01 Aug 2019, 10:16
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Will Kimi retire once he's a skeleton?
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Will Kimi retire once he's a skeleton?

Kimi Räikkönen, a renowned driver and personality in the F1 paddock has had a strong start to his 2019 season. Given his current form, it's hard to imagine him retiring - this is only further backed up by Kimi himself saying he has no intent at present to retire. In addition, Kimi is known as a supe...
by Psyclepath
22 Jul 2019, 19:09
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2019 German Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 20
Views: 4089

The 2019 "Bumper cars or something" German Grand Prix

1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Charles Leclerc 4. Valtteri Bottas 5. Kimi Räikkönen 6. Alexander Albon 7. Carlos Sainz 8. Nico Hülkenberg 9. Daniel Ricciardo 10. George Russell Pole: Charles Leclerc Fastest lap: Valtteri Bottas First retirement: Daniil Kvyat Reject of the Race: Grosjean/Magn...
by Psyclepath
14 Jul 2019, 20:31
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Britain
Replies: 15
Views: 2990

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Britain

Daniil Kvyat - as pointed out, he turned a Q1 elimination into points. He's been quite unlucky I think this year, but his racecraft really has been strong. The race - Austria was good, but I think this was a better race. The on-track action was sensational, I absolutely love this year's driver line...
by Psyclepath
14 Jul 2019, 20:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Great Britain
Replies: 24
Views: 4554

Re: Your Reject of the Race - Britain

Haas - both team and drivers. They, along with Rich Energy are starting to challenge Williams for Reject of the Year in my head now. In a year with a very strong driver line-up, Grosjean and Magnussen are sticking out like sore thumbs as two drivers who've always been fast but erratic - right now a...
by Psyclepath
30 Jun 2019, 16:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Ponderbox
Replies: 5033
Views: 1069397

Re: Ponderbox

rachel1990 wrote:So... When will Red Bull push Gasly out the door? and Who will replace him (If it's for this season I would probably say Kvyat).


By Spa, I reckon. I'd really like to see Hülkenberg somehow employed as a stop-gap measure. Give Kvyat a whole year with Toro Rosso first, I think
by Psyclepath
30 Jun 2019, 15:00
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Austria
Replies: 27
Views: 5793

Re: Your Reject of the Race - Austria

Gotta be Gasly, he was lapped by his team-mate. Get Hülkenberg in the Red Bull, even if just as a half-season stop-gap!

And yeah, Haas. Same two nominations as France.
by Psyclepath
30 Jun 2019, 14:58
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Austria
Replies: 17
Views: 4116

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Austria

Max Verstappen - The obvious answer, but his was a brilliant drive. He gave us a thriller of a race. Lando Norris - An exceptional 6th, finally things go his way after two unlucky races in a row. HM: The Podium Ceremony . Brilliant to see a podium ceremony with 3 protagonists who still aren't veter...
by Psyclepath
30 Jun 2019, 10:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The Austrian GP
Replies: 24
Views: 5104

Re: The Austrian GP

Here's me hoping that Kimi gets a stonker off the line and leads into the first corner :)
by Psyclepath
29 Jun 2019, 07:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2019 Austrian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 19
Views: 3666

Re: 2019 Austrian Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Charles Leclerc 4. Sebastian Vettel 5. Nico Hulkenberg 6. Pierre Gasly 7. Kimi Raikkonen 8. Daniel Ricciardo 9. Lando Norris 10. Daniil Kvyat Pole: Valtteri Bottas Fastest lap: Sebastian Vettel First retirement: Carlos Sainz. Jr Reject of the Race: Sergio Pere...
by Psyclepath
23 Jun 2019, 15:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - France
Replies: 11
Views: 2774

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - France

I vote Lando Norris - For once I agree with Driver of the Day. He could've ran down his teammate were it not for his late-race hydraulic issues - and kudos to him for preserving the car, I really think this man could be a star one day. HM: McLaren - It was thoroughly satisfying to see two McLarens b...
by Psyclepath
23 Jun 2019, 15:11
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Reject of the Race - France
Replies: 27
Views: 5773

Re: Your Reject of the Race - France

I picked Haas in my predicament predictions and I'm sticking with them. Utterly miserable weekend, they were the slowest cars beside the Williams and they suffered the only retirement all race. Grosjean was probably relieved when he no longer had to drive that heap. Pierre Gasly - An unfavourable st...
by Psyclepath
23 Jun 2019, 09:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2019 Canadian Grand Prix thread
Replies: 41
Views: 9260

Re: 2019 Canadian Grand Prix thread

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144064/ferrari-drops-canada-appeal-plan-but-eyes-review So Ferrari aren't going to appeal the decision for Vettel's penalty, but they are considering some kind of post-race review. The only thing is that a review requires some kind of new evidence to be present tha...
by Psyclepath
22 Jun 2019, 20:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2020 Silly Season Thread
Replies: 193
Views: 50113

Re: 2020 Silly Season Thread

Aislabie wrote:
  • Toro Rosso - Kvyat to be fired for the 2020 season, being replaced by Daniil Kvyat.


This is the one thing I can confidently predict.
by Psyclepath
22 Jun 2019, 09:01
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2019 French Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions
Replies: 20
Views: 4088

Re: 2019 French Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions

2019 French Grand Prix 1. Bottas 2. Leclerc 3. Hamilton 4. Vettel 5. Ricciardo 6. Gasly 7. Hülkenberg 8. Kvyat 9. Sainz Jr. 10. Norris Pole: Bottas Fastest lap: Leclerc First retirement: Raikkonen Reject of the Race: Haas Infinite Improbability of the Race: Sainz Jr. (to be exact, I expect him to re...
by Psyclepath
09 Jun 2019, 20:00
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Canada
Replies: 38
Views: 9665

Re: Your Reject of the Race - Canada

East Londoner wrote:1. Stewards - Open and shut ROTR. What an absolute farce.

2. Kevin Magnussen - The Q2 crash was entirely of his own making, and spent the entire race bitching at his crew. I think he actually finished behind a Williams on merit.


I agree entirely with this.
by Psyclepath
28 May 2019, 00:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Reject of the Race - Monaco
Replies: 36
Views: 8826

Re: Your Reject of the Race - Monaco

Antonio Giovinazzi has to be my vote - Looked ragged all through the race, seemed completely out of his depth. Finishing last was a good reflection of his awful race. I'll defend Charles Leclerc - his race was ruined before it started. His overtake was beautiful, and I can't fault him for trying. C...
by Psyclepath
12 May 2019, 15:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Spain
Replies: 13
Views: 3038

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Spain

I nominate Daniil Kvyat. Those overtakes were vintage (especially that one on Raikkönen!), and without a slow pitstop he could've finished 7th or 8th.

I guess Verstappen as well. I think he could've managed 3rd even if Ferrari didn't bumble their team orders.