Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Missed the sprint because I had a game, looks like Hamilton got a bad start and never caught up? Disastrous result for Mercedes really with Verstappen on pole, gives him half a chance but still think Lewis will find a way through with that pace advantage. What was the McLaren pace like? Enough to challenge Max in the race? Hamilton had a bad wheel spin at the start, and then couldn't overtake the McLaren's. Granted, he didn't try too hard, probably didn't want to take any unnecessary risks and was hoping that Norris and Ricciardo would struggle with soft tyres at the end of the race, but it never happened. McLaren's were looking decent, but unless they can get Max at the start, I don't think they'll be able to challenge him. Bottas and Max built the gap quickly after the safety car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,669 Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 I can't remember whether I read it here or elsewhere but I know there was some suggestion about Bottas taking a new engine this weekend with the timing being somehow strategic. Can someone tell me that I've misunderstood that or explain to me how it isn't an absolutely huge gaffe that has backfired and given Verstappen the chance to win the Italian Grand Prix when Bottas could have comfortably denied him, even with a worn engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, RandoEFC said: I can't remember whether I read it here or elsewhere but I know there was some suggestion about Bottas taking a new engine this weekend with the timing being somehow strategic. Can someone tell me that I've misunderstood that or explain to me how it isn't an absolutely huge gaffe that has backfired and given Verstappen the chance to win the Italian Grand Prix when Bottas could have comfortably denied him, even with a worn engine? I get what you mean. Another reason Bottas getting pole backfiring is because not only did it put Lewis second. As Nudge stated, it also put Lewis on the dirty side of the track. In both sprint races, Lewis has had shit starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,669 Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, MUFC said: I get what you mean. Another reason Bottas getting pole backfiring is because not only did it put Lewis second. As Nudge stated, it also put Lewis on the dirty side of the track. In both sprint races, Lewis has had shit starts. The dirty side is massive sometimes. It's also pretty ironic that all week we've been debating how Russell's move to Mercedes will go down and whether it's good for Hamilton and the team to have a partner who will threaten him more often, and Bottas just goes and beats him in qualifying and putting Lewis on the back foot when this weekend should have been a slam dunk for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: The dirty side is massive sometimes. It's also pretty ironic that all week we've been debating how Russell's move to Mercedes will go down and whether it's good for Hamilton and the team to have a partner who will threaten him more often, and Bottas just goes and beats him in qualifying and putting Lewis on the back foot when this weekend should have been a slam dunk for him. The start was really bad, 3 cars dusting him. As you've not seen it yet, you may not know that Gasly was also ahead of Lewis. But luckily for Lewis, Gasly spun off due to contact on the first corner with a McLaren driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,669 Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, MUFC said: The start was really bad, 3 cars dusting him. As you've not seen it yet, you may not know that Gasly was also ahead of Lewis. But luckily for Lewis, Gasly spun off due to contact on the first corner with a McLaren driver. Yeah I watched the highlights. Unlucky for him. What do we all think of the sprint format overall? I don't hate it, and qualifying on a Friday evening is sort of cool (though it felt really flat this time), but I don't think it really adds enough overall to make it worth pissing around with the traditional format that has stood for decades. I still think the solution for F1 is to bring back the ground effect downforce to allow cars to follow more closely and then you can fuck off the DRS push to pass overtakes and enjoy the racing again. I understand the safety concerns but I also wouldn't be against bringing back refuelling to mix up strategy. This sprint race is a bit of a gimmick and it doesn't seem to go beyond just having two race starts instead of one, there's very little in the format that enables good racing or entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Yeah I watched the highlights. Unlucky for him. What do we all think of the sprint format overall? I don't hate it, and qualifying on a Friday evening is sort of cool (though it felt really flat this time), but I don't think it really adds enough overall to make it worth pissing around with the traditional format that has stood for decades. I still think the solution for F1 is to bring back the ground effect downforce to allow cars to follow more closely and then you can fuck off the DRS push to pass overtakes and enjoy the racing again. I understand the safety concerns but I also wouldn't be against bringing back refuelling to mix up strategy. This sprint race is a bit of a gimmick and it doesn't seem to go beyond just having two race starts instead of one, there's very little in the format that enables good racing or entertainment. Sprint race hasn't been anything special. I hope the new design allows them to follow closer next season. If it does, then maybe DRS can see it's way out. I think we have one more sprint race this season in Brazil. It's trial and error. So far I'll lean to it being more towards the error side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: What do we all think of the sprint format overall? I think it's a load of shit. Literally pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MUFC 1,503 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Due to it being close between Max and Lewis. Anyone else get agitated round an hour before the race? Kind of nervy and on edge. Generally just wanting the race to start. Me and RandoEFC will know how the drivers feel as we've been playing F1 on the PS4 for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,389 Posted September 12, 2021 Administrator Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, MUFC said: Me and RandoEFC will know how the drivers feel as we've been playing F1 on the PS4 for a few years. I played F1 2000 when you could go backwards when you're losing and block Hakkinen and Coulthard, causing them damage. I'm experienced and definitely know how the drivers feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 That air show is something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Yuki's car being rolled back to the pits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Lewis will be under serious pressure to get a decent start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Will McLaren split strategy and start on different tyres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Whiskey said: Yuki's car being rolled back to the pits. And Gasly said his throttle was stuck. Not a great day for Alpha Tauri, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Lewis is on the hards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 33 minutes ago, MUFC said: Due to it being close between Max and Lewis. Anyone else get agitated round an hour before the race? Kind of nervy and on edge. Generally just wanting the race to start. Me and RandoEFC will know how the drivers feel as we've been playing F1 on the PS4 for a few years. This reminds me of the guy who applied for an American football job at a small school and his resume was full of his Madden PS4 accomplishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hamilton on hard tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, MUFC said: Lewis is on the hards. Seems odd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, MUFC said: Lewis is on the hards. Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Yuki with a break issue, and it doesn't look good for him to race today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, Whiskey said: Any pics? I wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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