2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted: 22 Mar 2016, 18:27
Whaaaat? A new topic already?
Yes sir!
Yes sir!
A tribute to the heroic failures of Grand Prix racing
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AndreaModa wrote:Manor failing completely to consider how best to approach the race strategically. Are they actively handicapping themselves so they remain last or what?
watka wrote:Having tailed off my viewing Formula 1 towards the end of last season (shock horror!), by the time testing came around I must admit that I forgot Manor would even be on the grid this year as my memories were mainly of the team having gone into administration. They've employed some good people and have a Mercedes engine this year, but given the unsettling time they had last year and the lack of quality (Haryanto) and experience (Wehrlein) of the drivers, I'd be surprised if they were anything other than dead last (and second to dead last) in any of the races they finish this season.
All the more reason to celebrate them!
Rob Dylan wrote:IMO the elephant in the room in the discussions after Australia was the pace of Manor. There was something of an early charge by one of them amongst the mid-field in the opening laps, but after that they just fell back. A lot of us (most of us) were really looking forward to seeing them properly mixing with at least the mid-field consistently, but I'm worried we're really not going to see much of Manor this season. Which is scary, seeing as this is possibly the big chance Manor are getting that they may never get again.
Barbazza wrote:Rob Dylan wrote:IMO the elephant in the room in the discussions after Australia was the pace of Manor. There was something of an early charge by one of them amongst the mid-field in the opening laps, but after that they just fell back. A lot of us (most of us) were really looking forward to seeing them properly mixing with at least the mid-field consistently, but I'm worried we're really not going to see much of Manor this season. Which is scary, seeing as this is possibly the big chance Manor are getting that they may never get again.
I'm glad that it wasn't just me that noticed Wehrlein running 13th/14th in the early stages - I was actually shouting at the TV because Crofty and Brundle completely ignored it!
It did appear to be on merit as well - goodness knows what happened later on.
AustralianStig wrote:So it's looking like we might be keeping the elimination quali format for Q1 and Q2 then reverting to last year's system for Q3.
AustralianStig wrote:So it's looking like we might be keeping the elimination quali format for Q1 and Q2 then reverting to last year's system for Q3.
CoopsII wrote:AustralianStig wrote:So it's looking like we might be keeping the elimination quali format for Q1 and Q2 then reverting to last year's system for Q3.
Can I be the first to admit I no longer know what the fudge is going on?
Miguel98 wrote:Wehrlein pitted quite early, and it was reported his SS tyres weared out fairly quickly. Bear in mind, that after the red flag period, he still ran a lot of time ahead of Nasr, and had to pit again for softs.
I don't think the Manor has good tyre wear, which leaves me worried.
AxelP800 wrote:Check out @TimCoronel's Tweet: https://twitter.com/TimCoronel/status/7 ... 41121?s=09
Hmm I think Verstappen could avoided Grosjean despite he would end up in St. Devote exit barrier while Alonso's move came in sync with Guti, rendering it's close to impossible to avoid. Opinion?
Miguel98 wrote:And now, it seems it's been decided to not change anything, and just run everything like in Australia.
Rob Dylan wrote:Bernie Ecclestone apparently told the Strategy Group that it was a good idea to try the dumb system again.
dr-baker wrote:Rob Dylan wrote:Bernie Ecclestone apparently told the Strategy Group that it was a good idea to try the dumb system again.
The same Bernie that called the new dumb system 'crap'!
watka wrote:So Bernie acknowledges the GPDA's comments that the sport's decision making is broken, and then goes and demonstrates it straight away.
East Londoner wrote:McLaren and Red Bull are effectively trying to make qualifying fail next weekend, so the system can be changed. You just cannot make this stuff up.
AndreaModa wrote:I'd rather have Balestre in charge than what we have now. At least he got stuff done.
Miguel98 wrote:Todt has power. He just doesn't use it. He is useless, end of story. All he cares about is the campaign for road safety, in order to get his UN spot. He's an idiot, and should be removed.