Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,663 Posted December 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 12, 2021 Team and Driver Lineup Although I believe Max Verstappen intends to run with the #1 on his car. Provisional Calendar Pre-Season Testing Dates There will also be a Young Drivers' Test at Abu Dhabi this week, but they will be running the 2021 cars. Early Championship Odds I imagine those will look quite different indeed after a day or two of pre-season testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,663 Posted December 12, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted December 12, 2021 Also, regarding the Prediction League, I would be more than happy to run something for us which doesn't rely on an external website. How would we feel about that? If people are up for it, I'll welcome thoughts now on what the predictions and scores should be. I'm thinking some season-long predictions before the racing begins, with some regular picks each week and a couple of scenario-type questions that change from week to week a bit like the 'bonus question' on the website we used this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 12, 2021 There will also be Pirelli Tyre Test with the mule cars and new 18" tyres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,616 Posted December 12, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, RondónEFC said: Also, regarding the Prediction League, I would be more than happy to run something for us which doesn't rely on an external website. How would we feel about that? If people are up for it, I'll welcome thoughts now on what the predictions and scores should be. I'm thinking some season-long predictions before the racing begins, with some regular picks each week and a couple of scenario-type questions that change from week to week a bit like the 'bonus question' on the website we used this year. Sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, RondónEFC said: Also, regarding the Prediction League, I would be more than happy to run something for us which doesn't rely on an external website. How would we feel about that? If people are up for it, I'll welcome thoughts now on what the predictions and scores should be. I'm thinking some season-long predictions before the racing begins, with some regular picks each week and a couple of scenario-type questions that change from week to week a bit like the 'bonus question' on the website we used this year. Sounds good to me, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, RondónEFC said: Also, regarding the Prediction League, I would be more than happy to run something for us which doesn't rely on an external website. How would we feel about that? If people are up for it, I'll welcome thoughts now on what the predictions and scores should be. I'm thinking some season-long predictions before the racing begins, with some regular picks each week and a couple of scenario-type questions that change from week to week a bit like the 'bonus question' on the website we used this year. Sounds good to me, only if we can open a special place for us to meet again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted December 13, 2021 Administrator Share Posted December 13, 2021 10 hours ago, RondónEFC said: Also, regarding the Prediction League, I would be more than happy to run something for us which doesn't rely on an external website. How would we feel about that? If people are up for it, I'll welcome thoughts now on what the predictions and scores should be. I'm thinking some season-long predictions before the racing begins, with some regular picks each week and a couple of scenario-type questions that change from week to week a bit like the 'bonus question' on the website we used this year. Yeah count me, sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 As organiser and race director. Rondon is under severe pressure. I'm going to be on the radio every 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 13, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 13, 2021 Sadly, no TV coverage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted December 13, 2021 Administrator Share Posted December 13, 2021 Max Versteppen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 13, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, Stan said: Max Versteppen? A rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,663 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted December 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, nudge said: Hopefully not because they've found loads of loopholes in the aero formula resulting in dirty air ruining racing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,663 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted December 14, 2021 I have too much time on my hands this afternoon so here's a provisional grid for the first race of 2022, based on the last major rule change between 2008 and the first race of 2009. The methodology is very simple, with the grid being based off the Constructors' Championship from the previous year. E.G. the front row in Australia 2009 was locked out by Brawn GP, who finished 9th (as Honda) in the previous championship. Therefore, the front row for the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix would be occupied by Alfa Romeo as they finished 9th in the Constructors' Championship in 2021. Will we see a shake-up in the competitive order like this next year? 1. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 2. Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) 3. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) 4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 5. Alexander Albon (Williams) 6. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 8. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 9. George Russell (Mercedes) 10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 11. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 12. Lando Norris (McLaren) 13. Nicolas Latifi (Williams) 14. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 15. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 16. Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri) 17. Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 18. Mick Schumacher (Haas) 19. Nikita Mazepin (Haas) 20. Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri) Mainly an exercise in procrastination but it does put into context the power shift we saw that year for anyone who wasn't around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,616 Posted December 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, RondónEFC said: 1. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) I'm ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Tommy said: I'm ready! Which version of Bottas? As he's gone to a weaker team. It'll have to be a lower number. We'll go with Bottas version 0.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,616 Posted December 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 14, 2021 Bottas' Christmas helmet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,616 Posted December 15, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 15, 2021 He already looks like a cocky brat in that outfit. Like Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 15, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tommy said: He already looks like a cocky brat in that outfit. Like Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2. He often comes across as a cocky brat I honestly think many people who cheered for Russell will hate him in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, nudge said: He often comes across as a cocky brat I honestly think many people who cheered for Russell will hate him in a few years. I think I'll see him through tinted glasses as he's British, same with Lando Norris. I think because he's had such a good start to his F1 career, basically smashing Saturday qualifying and outperforming his Williams car it's to be expected that he's a bit over confident. Will be interested to see how he adapts to a car that he's literally expected to put in P2 at the very worst each weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 15, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, Whiskey said: I think I'll see him through tinted glasses as he's British, same with Lando Norris. I think because he's had such a good start to his F1 career, basically smashing Saturday qualifying and outperforming his Williams car it's to be expected that he's a bit over confident. Will be interested to see how he adapts to a car that he's literally expected to put in P2 at the very worst each weekend. I wonder if that will be the case with new regulations. Imagine Williams nailing the design and leading the field, while Mercedes struggle in midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 40 minutes ago, nudge said: He often comes across as a cocky brat I honestly think many people who cheered for Russell will hate him in a few years. Not sure if you read my response to Rondon on the should Masi be sacked thread. Regarding the future rivalry, I said that I see Russell as someone who won't back down to Max as he's young, eager and seems a bit of a jumped up tart. The way he stood over Bottas after that crash shows he has some front on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 15, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, MUFC said: Not sure if you read my response to Rondon on the should Masi be sacked thread. Regarding the future rivalry, I said that I see Russell as someone who won't back down to Max as he's young, eager and seems a bit of a jumped up tart. The way he stood over Bottas after that crash shows he has some front on him. Yeah, I could see that happening. I think Max, Russell, Leclerc and maybe Norris all have that winner mentality that makes champions (and that makes them look and act like cunts sometimes). Could be a great era for F1 if they're in competitive cars for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, nudge said: Yeah, I could see that happening. I think Max, Russell, Leclerc and maybe Norris all have that winner mentality that makes champions (and that makes them look and act like cunts sometimes). Could be a great era for F1 if they're in competitive cars for years to come. Imagine Merc, McLaren, Ferrari and RB being close? Won't just be teams vs teams but also inter-teams rivalry. Another thing, write off Ricciardo at your peril. If the car is good, don't rule the cutey out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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