Formula 1 2021 - General Discussion Thread (Read 1st post rules)

A Dutch website www.netherlandsnewslive.com has quoted Helmut Marko saying RB may replace Max’s engine at Sochi but they’re going to wait for qualifying and look at the weather forecast before making a decision. He didn’t seem to mention the other grid penalty. I think they’ll do it.

The surrounding forest was a big factor in conditions not clearing in Spa. Remember it wasn't actually monsoon conditions like what we've seen in Asian rounds. It was just persistent rain with no chance of draining away.

Any other track on the calendar with those exact same weather conditions would get a race going. Even Hockenheim. (although the old track might be questioned) Unless it's monsoon conditions, we should be OK for a wet race.

Yeah I'd say you're right about that. Unless they could do a serious attempt at racing then they won't do that again.

But here's a question. If max took a penalty and they don't do the race, would the penalty roll over to the next actual race?

So Honda have introduced a new battery pack, and for sometime now. And I thought Merc were sneaky!

Sounds like it is lighter, more efficient and yields more power!

Thought Merc only introduced theirs a few races ago?

There are other areas that teams can still improve their PU, software plays a part so it might have been that. I remember a comment about derating at the end of straights.

I feel Taylor and Virgo are just familiar at this stage. I don't think they're any better commentators than the whole load of younger players coming through. Some a not good, but the ones that are good are as good as the two old boys. Mcmanus gives good technical insights, Hendry is very critical and Ken offers good positive chit-chat.

Nothing wrong with promoting the younger lads and getting rid of dead wood. Taylor is like an old version of Ken offering nice chit-chat but his references are 30 years out of date. He comes across as a sound man but miles out of date for the job. I don't think Virgo was ever that great as a commentator. But he was familiar.

Yeah his enthusiasm was infectious. I started following in 1998 and by that stage he was getting very confused and made it hard to follow at times. He was still good but he would never have gotten the gig in the first place if he was mixing up drivers and teams and all the rest.

But he's iconic. Nothing wrong with moving on, even from a legend like Walker, when their time has passed.

Just realised this is in the wrong thread! Meant to post about the commentators I the snooker thread. Ah, it might as well stay here know.

Head of Netflix considering buying the live rights

https://www.formel1.de/news/business/2021-09-22/netflix-ceo-ueber-formel-1-liverechte-wuerden-darueber-nachdenken

Bit harsh from Coultard maybe, I think Tsunoda had performed as expected, competitive with his teammate in a non competitive car and has prob done enough to get another chance! Coultard is old stock from back when it was a prerequisite to be a bit c*nty if you wanted to be an F1 driver. Nothing wrong with Tsu being honest…. Provided he’s a prick on track of course!

His debut and Baku are the only races where he's been remotely close to Gasly. He's lucky to get another year I think.

It's just Alfa seat 2 that's left isn't it?

Makes sense for Haas to keep the 2 lads. This year's car isn't indicative of anything and it's all about next year for Haas. Schumacher has shown some potential, Mazepin hasn't shown much of anything good but he brings the money.

Mazepin is on this week's Beyond the Grid. Comes across as quite normal and even likeable, surprisingly.

I too think Tsunoda is very lucky to get another year and understand where Coulthard is coming from. It's almost like Tsunado was hoping to be dropped and was surprised he was kept and he should have been very happy for that maybe praise the team and say he will do better instead he says he was surprised he was kept himself as he did not think he would be on the grid next year.

It was a bit harsh from Coulthard but he said that at Monza.

Tsunado should have just said he was surprised but then said what I said above.

As for Haas I agree with keeping the two drivers. It would have been harsh to drop them but next year they and the team will have to do better.