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- 01 Feb 2024, 21:46
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1119
Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
That does seem unnecessarily complicated. And if the line about skipping a meeting is true, then yeah, like what the hell Michael? But FOM's other reasons seem weak at best. That said, if they truly believe you need genuinely competitive teams with factory engine deals, is this a conspiracy to put ...
- 01 Feb 2024, 19:19
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1321
Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
To steal a line from Cody Rhodes: "So, uh, what do you guys wanna talk about?" With it now (allegedly) confirmed, it really puts that photo of Lewis that Merc put on Instagram last week in perspective. He looked absolutely miserable. Must have done his seat fit and a session in the sim an...
- 01 Feb 2024, 18:54
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1119
Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Does this all boil down to the F1 teams, manufacturers etc not wanting to give up any of their profits to another team? Yes. They claim that a customer engine deal is a hindrance to any new team.....despite all the customer deals currently. This is their "official" reasoning for inviting ...
- 31 Jan 2024, 19:04
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1119
Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
So, it has been confirmed that FOM have rejected the application from the Andretti's to enter F1 in either 2025 or 2026, although they have indicated that they might be open to considering an application for 2028. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68158107 Whilst not unexpected, there is one inte...
- 28 Jan 2024, 22:03
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Spanish GP moving to Madrid street circuit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 672
Re: Spanish GP moving to Madrid street circuit
If it's a half street/half permo affair like Melbourne or Montreal I probably wouldn't mind that much. And going by the sim Williams put out it doesn't look too bad (apart from the disgraceful kink in the middle of the lap where if someone goes off they're going to hit a barrier head on at 90 degre...
- 26 Jan 2024, 19:24
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
Unfortunately this is the future of F1 now, I think. It’s Visa Cash App RB now and soon it’ll be the ‘YouBetchaBest NFTs Ever Grand Prix of UAE’ There is a danger of forgetting that teams could be rather unsubtle about advertising in the past either - after all, you had Yeoman Credit/Bowmaker from ...
- 24 Jan 2024, 21:17
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
Unfortunately this is the future of F1 now, I think. It’s Visa Cash App RB now and soon it’ll be the ‘YouBetchaBest NFTs Ever Grand Prix of UAE’ There is a danger of forgetting that teams could be rather unsubtle about advertising in the past either - after all, you had Yeoman Credit/Bowmaker from ...
- 23 Jan 2024, 21:20
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Spanish GP moving to Madrid street circuit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 672
Spanish GP moving to Madrid street circuit
There had been a few rumours floating around that Liberty Media were looking at moving the Spanish GP to a new venue, and now it has been confirmed that a new street circuit in Madrid will be joining the calendar in 2026, with a ten year deal signed with the Ifema Madrid group (the consortium which ...
- 21 Jan 2024, 09:19
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
According to Bernie Ecclestone, Max would win even in a McLaren, Ferrari, or Mercedes. Do you agree with him? If he means the odd race, maybe 1-3 races, sure, could be. If he means the championship, he’s delusional. (Caveat, this is talking about the 2023 season) It seems that he left it deliberate...
- 18 Jan 2024, 21:34
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
You've covered it Mario. I acknowledge my desires are purely what makes sense to me as a fan. I'd like a more competitive team in Haas' entry and they seem to be treading water at this point. Nobody believes they are maxing out their budget. As irrational as it might be, I'd love for FOM or the FIA...
- 13 Jan 2024, 22:01
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
RE Haas, Mark Hughes thinks it's likely a sale will happen. I'm hoping he's right. Give Andretti a chance I say. What do you think Andretti will be able to do with it, if they buy the Haas outfit? For now, Gene Haas is insisting that he has no interest in selling - whether that is simply a negotiat...
- 12 Jan 2024, 10:13
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
RE Haas, Mark Hughes thinks it's likely a sale will happen. I'm hoping he's right. Give Andretti a chance I say. What do you think Andretti will be able to do with it, if they buy the Haas outfit? For now, Gene Haas is insisting that he has no interest in selling - whether that is simply a negotiat...
- 10 Jan 2024, 17:47
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
And also is there some limit to the number of races you will watch? I cannot believe that me, the board's resident grumpy old man is the one saying this, but the question now is: "Is there some limit to the races you will watch live "? I watch all of F1 practice, qualis, sprints, and race...
- 10 Jan 2024, 10:10
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
The whole "Kick Sauber Stake Romero" thing is mildly amusing to me. I don't watch any type of gaming streams, but my friends who do tell me that Kick is quite literally Twitch with blackjack and hookers (sports betting and nudity), so that's funny if nothing else. Not sure how many others...
- 02 Jan 2024, 20:28
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2024 discussion thread
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7757
Re: 2024 discussion thread
Great to see a thread on the 2024 season. I wonder why didn't you use their exact name "Stake" 🤔 I just couldn't remember it correctly. I could go back and edit it, but because I don't have a stake in the team, I don't find the name that memorable. It's even more complex than that - the t...
- 29 Dec 2023, 09:13
- Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
- Topic: The Alessandro Zanardi IndyCar Thread
- Replies: 1897
- Views: 1361241
Re: The Alessandro Zanardi IndyCar Thread
Expecting a close fight between Chip Ganassi Racing and Team Penske in the 2024 season. Both teams have very good drivers in their disposal so everything is likely to be very close between them in the upcoming season. The ongoing court case between Palou and McLaren is unlikely to help Palou's perf...
- 23 Dec 2023, 19:49
- Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
- Topic: Rumoured F1/motorsport driver/team moves
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10592
Re: Rumoured F1/motorsport driver/team moves
There has been some news about Carlos Sainz's contract extension with Ferrari beyond 2024. I think that we are likely to see Carlos with Ferrari in 2025 and a few years more as well. I have the feeling that perhaps this is a somewhat erroneous place to put this post, given the thread is more about ...
- 21 Dec 2023, 20:28
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
- Replies: 30
- Views: 15275
Re: 2023 Reject of the Year
Gotta be Nyck. Dude had so much hype in the F1 previews and such whether he would be the next RB driver since their stocks were low and people were low on Yuki. Nyck was supposed to smash Yuki apparently but dude got sacked and never made it into his home GP. I'm curious what press you're referring...
- 10 Dec 2023, 22:08
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
The way Max dominated the whole season. I don't think we're going to see such domination from any driver in the next few years at least. I hope you're right, i really do. And yet I suspect that until there is a major rules change, there will continue to be dominance by one team and driver. It will ...
- 07 Dec 2023, 22:40
- Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
- Topic: Failures of Motorsports - Car Designs, Team Mistakes and More
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1505
Re: Failures of Motorsports - Car Designs, Team Mistakes and More
Well, moving to something a bit older and perhaps more obscure, I would suggest the March 721X would be a good starter. The 721X was an experimental design by Robin Herd - his reasoning, after hearing Ronnie Peterson praise the handling of a long wheelbase March 711, was to try and produce a car wit...
- 07 Dec 2023, 20:41
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mercedes-f1-rivals-all-deny-filing-fia-complaint-over-wolff-allegations/10555773/ https://twitter.com/FortiCorseF1/status/1732493862071828976 https://twitter.com/SimtekF1/status/1732482768515285296 This whole affair is such a bizarre sequence of events that you rea...
- 01 Dec 2023, 22:16
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
The 2023/24 silly season was not at all silly. Not even a will he/won't he of any significance. Next season will start as 2023 ended. No change in driver line up anywhere on the grid. I’m predicting a 2009-10 style period here. In 2009 the only change was Red Bull promoting Vettel to replace the re...
- 29 Nov 2023, 21:35
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6208
Re: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Carlos Sainz "Can we finally stop asking if he's better than Charles now?" Were there a lot of people really wondering about this? I like Carlos, I think he's a good fit for that team and a quick and safe pair of hands. He makes one or two fewer mistakes per season than Leclerc, but in ou...
- 29 Nov 2023, 21:21
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
- Replies: 30
- Views: 15275
Re: 2023 Reject of the Year
I guess it comes from the opinion that Perez was sometimes, at best, an irrelevance to Red Bull, and sometimes became more of a liability (not just to his team, but to other drivers as well). If Perez had managed to finish in 2nd place all season long, his theoretical score would have been 396 poin...
- 29 Nov 2023, 10:54
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
- Replies: 30
- Views: 15275
Re: 2023 Reject of the Year
I don't get all the Perez nominations personally. Yes, he had a "bad" year and made numerous mistakes, and yes I nominated him for more than one ROTR, but let's be realistic here, he finished P2 and had the second most wins on anyone. 21 out of the 22 drivers this year would have taken th...
- 26 Nov 2023, 18:55
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
- Replies: 30
- Views: 15275
Re: 2023 Reject of the Year
Several drivers did not show themselves in the best light; in particular, Nyck De Vries showing that his Formula 2 championship might have been the result of a depleted talent pool, but Sergio Perez had only a brief glimmer of a challenge at his record-breaking teammate before it all slipped into a...
- 26 Nov 2023, 17:02
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
I knew someone would see a flaw somewhere! Having said that, I think I remember reading something years ago (probably the late 1990s or early 2000s, given the context). Frank Williams said that if the F1 season ever got to 20+ races per year, he would have to employ a second race crew and alternate...
- 26 Nov 2023, 16:37
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6208
Re: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Sainz's strategy - even a minor points place might have made a difference. I am kind of surprised that this did not get more nominations, because Ferrari really lost the plot in the tail end of the race. The idea of starting Sainz on the hard tyres was not necessarily a bad one - Stroll did the sam...
- 25 Nov 2023, 21:53
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
If we are to have sprint races next year, I would propose that teams have third (and fourth?) cars built up and allow their reserve drivers and their F1 Academy drivers race. It's a great idea! Which is why it'll never happen. And if it did, Liam Lawson might well do an Agostini on the field. (Whic...
- 24 Nov 2023, 10:59
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6396
Re: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
1. Verstappen 2. Perez 3. Leclerc 4. Norris 5. Hamilton 6. Sainz 7. Russell 8. Piastri 9. Alonso 10. Ocon PP: Verstappen FL: Verstappen First Retirement: Gasly ROTR: The race IIDOTR: Nobody DBTMOTR: Stroll LP: Sargeant FtP: Ocon I also guess that the double points joker kicks in now, since I've not ...
- 22 Nov 2023, 18:53
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
Ocon is another driver, like Russell (whom we discussed a few weeks ago), who doesn't seem to have much positive press around him for the average viewer. Almost all of his reputation is of being horrible to his teammates , even people like Perez who are almost always likeable and don't seem to have...
- 20 Nov 2023, 18:55
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
This is not a complaint, it's an observation, and it's about Esteban Ocon. I thought I'd made it before, but apparently I haven't. Or if I did and the search failed to bring it up, He's always been one of those drivers that I just didn't notice. Even when he was with Manor for half a season, and th...
- 19 Nov 2023, 12:58
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
Similarly, the rage vented at Baku disappeared not long afterwards You and I go to different forums obviously :P :P :D Toto would have a point, if he made it after FP2, not after 8 minutes. And while I don't hate the circuit itself personally (the track and the event itself are two different issues...
- 19 Nov 2023, 12:42
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7537
Re: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023
Free Practice - considering how much people paid to watch this event, for them to be basically shafted due to the organisers not having tested the track properly, only getting to see 8 minutes of action while staying up the whole night (until 2.30am) before being told to get lost (something not tol...
- 17 Nov 2023, 19:17
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
Early 'reject of the race' for the Vegas Circuit drain covers. Nice to see the return of F1's rarer issues When was the last time this happened? I can't remember at this point whether it's a race I've seen or one from the 1980s that I've only ever experienced on a season review video. But if I had ...
- 17 Nov 2023, 08:03
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4330
Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
1: Verstappen 2: Leclerc 3: Sainz 4: Perez 5: Norris 6: Hamilton 7: Piastri 8: Russell 9: Alonso 10: Albon Pole: Leclerc Fastest Lap: Verstappen First Retirement: Sargeant ROTR: The race (inevitably fails to live up to the overblown hype cycle around it) IIDOTR: Albon DBTMOTR: Stroll LP: Magnussen F...
- 15 Nov 2023, 18:50
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
I am very much torn on the legitimacy of this. GM itself is moving towards an all-EV future for the most part, but Cadillac does still build and sell high-performance cars (with both V8s and TTV6s). GM has knowledge of high revving, small displacement turbo 6s with their Indycar engine (which they ...
- 14 Nov 2023, 20:21
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/general-motors-registers-to-join-f1-as-engine-manufacturer-from-2028/10546412/ GM has formally joined F1 as an engine partner committing to build works engines for Andretti starting in 2028. Interesting. But will it be enough? It's an interesting development indee...
- 12 Nov 2023, 10:03
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
All the FIA need to do now is tell Felipe Massa to get knotted and reaffirm the results of every Grand Prix and every World Championship since 2008. Seriously, haven't they yeeted this one onto the pavement yet? The FIA was able to negotiate an extension until Nov 15th with Massa's legal representa...
- 08 Nov 2023, 20:40
- Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
- Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 396
- Views: 1371000
Re: 2023 Discussion Thread
And how is it decided who retires 'first' when there's a multiple collision at the start and two or three cars are out? Is it the car who gets hit first or who hits the wall first or the driver who hops out first? In that situation, where everything appears 'equal', I assume it goes back to qualify...