Motorsports Thread

[Drago]

Funny headline of the day, considering Max was 27 seconds, almost 1/3 of a lap, ahead at one point and despite backing off the pace in the final laps still finished over 19 seconds in front of Lando.

Norris says McLaren "not miles away" from Verstappen after P2 in Japan​

Clearly Norris' idea of "not miles away" is rather different to mine.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Funny headline of the day, considering Max was 27 seconds, almost 1/3 of a lap, ahead at one point and despite backing off the pace in the final laps still finished over 19 seconds in front of Lando.

Norris says McLaren "not miles away" from Verstappen after P2 in Japan​

Clearly Norris' idea of "not miles away" is rather different to mine.

Well he's not wrong given the length of the circuit.

I think it's great to see McLaren pulling things together, and Lando looks to be a well balanced lad with a bright future, as does his team mate. Credit to the team.

I think Hamilton showed his lack of class once again, and the Mercedes team pandered to his ego to the cost of the team over all.

On another note, what a breath of fresh air Bernie Collins is. I find it interesting to hear her sharing her knowledge and experience.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

So the Constructors Championship is won, and MV will win the Drivers next weekend with 5 rounds to go.

Just observin'

 

[Jody]

The cynical side of me thinks RB wanted the constructors title to tie up in Japan. Coincides nicely with keeping Yuki at ATR

 

[rustybolts]

" George let Lewis by... that is an order "

 

[Reynard]

Anything Max can do
Ting can do better
Anything Max can do
Ash Sutton can do better than him.

If you've watched today's BTCC from Silverstone, Race 2 was just bloody epic. Probably the BEST touring car race ever.

 

[classic33]

So the Constructors Championship is won, and MV will win the Drivers next weekend with 5 rounds to go.

Just observin'

It'll be two weeks time.
And there's a chance he could "wrap it up" in the sprint race. Assuming he wins it.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just watched the Japanese Moto GP from Motegi, very wet and red flagged twice, the championship is getting very tight.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Fun with track limits again, stewards slow to act, made the post qualifying interviews interesting.

 

[Reynard]

You'd think this is some kind of amateur clubbie meeting as opposed to the sport's premier category.

Makes me wonder why they haven't learned anything from what Palmer has done with the pressure plates. Oh sorry, it wasn't invented here... *facepalm*

 

[icowden]

And there's a chance he could "wrap it up" in the sprint race. Assuming he wins it.

It's very much looking on for that. The RB seems to be back in top form...

 

[Drago]

Lance Stroll shoved his trainer out the way as he stropped back to his trams garage. As a child he lived a 15 minute walk from his school but was still flown there by helicopter so I don't know why he's a spoiled brat.

 

[icowden]

As a child he lived a 15 minute walk from his school but was still flown there by helicopter so I don't know why he's a spoiled brat.

Seems unlikely. He went to the International School of Geneva which doesn't have a heliport nor anywhere convenient to land a helicopter.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It looks like theres tyre problems this weekend.

"Following the standard analysis of tyres used during Free Practice 1 yesterday, in which tyres that have been used for approximately 20 laps are examined by Pirelli to check various safety parameters, a separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords on many of tyres that were checked was discovered,” an FIA statement read.

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/10375...ld-be-imposed-amid-qatar-f1-tyre-safety-fears

 

[FishFright]

It looks like theres tyre problems this weekend.

"Following the standard analysis of tyres used during Free Practice 1 yesterday, in which tyres that have been used for approximately 20 laps are examined by Pirelli to check various safety parameters, a separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords on many of tyres that were checked was discovered,” an FIA statement read.

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/10375...ld-be-imposed-amid-qatar-f1-tyre-safety-fears

Two corners adjusted and 3 mandatory stops for the GP.