Formula 1 2019 - General Discussion Thread

H3llR4iser · 11-03-2019 7:32pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

I don't know, it sounds like a good strategic move to me! If they knew that Vettel had a one point margin. And if Bottas was willing to dump his own result just to get a fastest lap.

Well, it's back to the days when a driver was ordered to retire to give his car to a more famous / higher paid team mate. Oh and as for Bottas being "willing", it's going to be "do the wingman thing or you're a pedestrian"...

pjohnson wrote: »

Hell that scenario of Vettel/Hamilton could be poised to play out and both Leclerc and Bottas get called in only for Verstappen to suddenly set the fastest lap.

Not going to happen - if in my scenario above Ferrari called Leclerc in to chase the fastest lap, they'd be scoring an own goal; We're talking about WDC here and if Leclerc got the fastest lap, it'd be the exact same as if Bottas did, Vettel would lose the title. It would literally create a situation where, with minimum effort, anybody on track could change the fate of the championship, regardless of position or situation.

antodeco · 11-03-2019 7:36pm

I'd prefer I'd they made fastest lap point to anyone outside the 10 top. Basically, sorry you're not good enough for top 10, but if you have a cracking lap we'll give you a point. It could make for interesting final laps as backmarkers all of sudden are unlapping themselves for fastest lap. I know it's not the spirit of racing, but I think that spirit left quite a while ago ..

ScrubsfanChris · 11-03-2019 9:08pm

Hopefully we see 19 more of these....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9gbbuUjYR8

AMKC · 11-03-2019 9:22pm

pjohnson wrote: »

Also need to consider if Red Bull/Renault are tight in constructors or even Haas/Alfa Romeo/Racing Point. They could call in their drivers aswell to chase the fastest lap point. Its not exclusive to Ferrari/Mercedes. And if Ferrari/Merc are pulling in Leclerc/Bottas solely to chase fastest lap that will then only elevate the track position and point haul of Ricciardo/Verstappen.

Will teams throw away a 4th place finish (12pts) to take say 6th + fastest lap (9 pts).

Hell that scenario of Vettel/Hamilton could be poised to play out and both Leclerc and Bottas get called in only for Verstappen to suddenly set the fastest lap.

Will teams throw away a 4th place finish (12pts) to take say 6th + fastest lap (9 pts).

Why would a team do that it would not make sense? So instead of getting 12 points they would just get 9 and that only if they got that positioning after pitting and getting back out on the track without any problems or mistakes which might cost even more. For instance if something goes wrong with the pitstop they could end up with maybe only 1 or even zero points.

LollipopJimmy · 11-03-2019 9:38pm

It's race week!!!!

That is all

Harika · 11-03-2019 10:13pm

AMKC wrote: »

Will teams throw away a 4th place finish (12pts) to take say 6th + fastest lap (9 pts).

Why would a team do that it would not make sense? So instead of getting 12 points they would just get 9 and that only if they got that positioning after pitting and getting back out on the track without any problems or mistakes which might cost even more. For instance if something goes wrong with the pitstop they could end up with maybe only 1 or even zero points.

We will see some people who have a free pitstop at the end, and are in the points to try this tactic, could lead to interesting finishes with surprise safety car.

pjohnson · 11-03-2019 10:30pm

AMKC wrote: »

Will teams throw away a 4th place finish (12pts) to take say 6th + fastest lap (9 pts).

Why would a team do that it would not make sense? So instead of getting 12 points they would just get 9 and that only if they got that positioning after pitting and getting back out on the track without any problems or mistakes which might cost even more. For instance if something goes wrong with the pitstop they could end up with maybe only 1 or even zero points.

Exactly so the idea of teams calling in the second driver to solely chase the fastest lap is extremely unlikely if not impossible.

AMKC · 11-03-2019 11:31pm

Harika wrote: »

We will see some people who have a free pitstop at the end, and are in the points to try this tactic, could lead to interesting finishes with surprise safety car.

Ye maybe. They will have to be in the top 10 do. I agree that this extra point should have been available to all 20 drivers.

TCP/IP · 12-03-2019 3:07pm

Some great updates for the F1 TV app oh and they also reduced the monthly price.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.f1-tv-features-upgrade-more-angles-more-racing-more-control.7CotTKwOMmsrEdtGFtu1Na.html

Frank Bullitt · 12-03-2019 5:21pm

riggerman · 12-03-2019 5:32pm

14 days for us here to watch the replays. Sky really have tied now the rights.

TCP/IP · 12-03-2019 5:42pm

riggerman wrote: »

14 days for us here to watch the replays. Sky really have tied now the rights.

There are ways to subscribe to the full version in Ireland and get full product.
I am looking forward to watching the races on Sky F1 4K with Atmos sound and using the iPad to track Vettel and also tune into the dedicated pitlane channel.

Inviere · 12-03-2019 5:58pm

TCP/IP wrote: »

There are ways to subscribe to the full version in Ireland and get full product.
I am looking forward to watching the races on Sky F1 4K with Atmos sound and using the iPad to track Vettel and also tune into the dedicated pitlane channel.

No doubt it's a fine product, it's damn near extortionate to pay for though. Particularly for those of us who only want to have access to F1, the problem being you need to buy access to a huge amount of other channels that aren't remotely of interest.

Rossi IRL · 12-03-2019 6:11pm

Inviere wrote: »

No doubt it's a fine product, it's damn near extortionate to pay for though. Particularly for those of us who only want to have access to F1, the problem being you need to buy access to a huge amount of other channels that aren't remotely of interest.

Probably been discussed already but

A way around that is to just pay for the sky sports mobile TV app... Its like 14€ a month for all the sports channels with no contract.

Could be a solution to people who don't want to/cant sign up to Sky tv although I don't know what the stream quality is like.

recyclebin · 12-03-2019 6:24pm

Rossi IRL wrote: »

Probably been discussed already but

A way around that is to just pay for the sky sports mobile TV app... Its like 14€ a month for all the sports channels with no contract.

Could be a solution to people who don't want to/cant sign up to Sky tv although I don't know what the stream quality is like.

You can't cast to screen. Will only work on a phone.

But you can use your three pay as you go credit to purchase a pass.

muckwarrior · 12-03-2019 6:46pm

recyclebin wrote: »

You can't cast to screen. Will only work on a phone.

Next to useless so. Even if I was inclined to sell my soul to sky, I don't even have the option. Not available in my apartment block :mad:

Inviere · 12-03-2019 6:46pm

Rossi IRL wrote: »

Probably been discussed already but

A way around that is to just pay for the sky sports mobile TV app... Its like 14€ a month for all the sports channels with no contract.

Could be a solution to people who don't want to/cant sign up to Sky tv although I don't know what the stream quality is like.

And watch F1 on a phone? Not a hope. If you could cast it I'd be interested, but alas it seems you can't.

H3llR4iser · 12-03-2019 6:50pm

pjohnson wrote: »

Exactly so the idea of teams calling in the second driver to solely chase the fastest lap is extremely unlikely if not impossible.

It WILL absolutely happen if taking that point away from a competitor means something - as in my example, taking that one point means "nothing" for the driver taking it, but it'd let your other guy walk with a championship.

TCP/IP · 12-03-2019 6:54pm

Inviere wrote: »

And watch F1 on a phone? Not a hope. If you could cast it I'd be interested, but alas it seems you can't.

Just get a F1TV Pro subscription and with their upcoming Apple TV or Android TV app and away you go.

Inviere · 12-03-2019 7:05pm

TCP/IP wrote: »

Just get a F1TV Pro subscription and with their upcoming Apple TV or Android TV app and away you go.

Seems the way to go

skipper_G · 12-03-2019 7:14pm

H3llR4iser wrote: »

It WILL absolutely happen if taking that point away from a competitor means something - as in my example, taking that one point means "nothing" for the driver taking it, but it'd let your other guy walk with a championship.

Then it just becomes a case of team orders. F1 is a team sport and team orders are legal.

Sterling Archer · 12-03-2019 8:11pm

Bit late, but if anyone is interested I'm going to set the fantasy league we had on superbru last year, again this year

Fantasy League
https://www.superbru.com/f1fantasy/pool.php?p=12013782

Predictor League
https://www.superbru.com/f1/pool.php?p=12013783

Or Just Join both, I'll try to make it a more interesting or rewarding year this year if we have enough people

recyclebin · 12-03-2019 8:41pm

Shane_ef wrote: »

Bit late, but if anyone is interested I'm going to set the fantasy league we had on superbru last year, again this year

Fantasy League
https://www.superbru.com/f1fantasy/pool.php?p=12013782

Predictor League
https://www.superbru.com/f1/pool.php?p=12013783

Or Just Join both, I'll try to make it a more interesting or rewarding year this year if we have enough people

There is also "Boards.ie Motorsport" fantasy league on fantasy.formula1.com

antodeco · 12-03-2019 8:44pm

TCP/IP wrote: »

Just get a F1TV Pro subscription and with their upcoming Apple TV or Android TV app and away you go.

Any chance you can PM me the details to get the above?

vectra · 12-03-2019 9:53pm

recyclebin wrote: »

There is also "Boards.ie Motorsport" fantasy league on fantasy.formula1.com

Have you got a link to that one?
Can't seem to find it.

pjohnson · 12-03-2019 10:02pm

Any clues for someone who hasnt played before? Re. Formula1.com version

TCP/IP · 12-03-2019 10:27pm

antodeco wrote: »

Any chance you can PM me the details to get the above?

The Apple TV and Andriod apps have not been released yet but they have committed to deliver them this year and I would expect them very soon.

flazio · 12-03-2019 10:42pm

https://twitter.com/TomClarksonF1/status/1105584027245797378?s=19

recyclebin · 12-03-2019 11:41pm

https://fantasy.formula1.com/join

Code: 1758afc94d

Frank Bullitt · 13-03-2019 5:17pm

useless · 13-03-2019 9:46pm

Cool_CM wrote: »

I'm really enjoying it, excellent way to get ready for next week. Horner comes across as a complete knob, Steiner is hilarious!

I thought Abiteboul came across as an even bigger knob tbh

I never knew Hulkenberg and Magnusson hated each other as much either. Great series. Well worth a binge before the new season starts.

AMKC · 13-03-2019 10:19pm

useless wrote: »

I thought Abiteboul came across as an even bigger knob tbh I never knew Hulkenberg and Magnusson hated each other as much either. Great series. Well worth a binge before the new season starts.

Just starting watching it today myself. Must say its really good. Netfliks have done a very good job making it. Really nice to see some of the things that happen in the background like Riccardo trying to decide what to do next or the Haas team and others as they got ready for Melbourne and after they had there feck up in the pitstops etc.

Rossi IRL · 14-03-2019 3:19am

https://twitter.com/autosport/status/1105997574333329408?s=19

Larbre34 · 14-03-2019 3:21am

Very sad news, RIP Charlie, the man who frequently kept his head when all around lost theirs.

Recliner · 14-03-2019 4:00am

Just read it on Christian Horner's Instagram. Shocked. RIP.

Wanderer78 · 14-03-2019 7:27am

That's sad, rip

flazio · 14-03-2019 7:54am

Shocking news to wake up to.
Looks as though they do have a deputy to keep things rolling for the weekend however.

Andrew76 · 14-03-2019 8:05am

Just read it on BBC sport, shocked by that.

Killinator · 14-03-2019 8:19am

That's really sad. One of those ever present characters in the paddock with a proper F1 pedigree.
Serious downer for the season opener and he'll be a very hard man to replace

Cool_CM · 14-03-2019 8:34am

Jesus, that's shocking!

antodeco · 14-03-2019 8:41am

At first I thought it was Bernie (wasn't fully awake, and not that it would be "easier"), but Charlie at 66, very sad. Preparing to get ready for the new season, probably stressed and excited in equal measure. He'll be massively missed, even in name only.

christy c · 14-03-2019 8:54am

Poor Charlie, from the small bit we saw of him he came across as a nice guy

TCP/IP · 14-03-2019 9:07am

RIP Charlie an F1 legend.

Joeseph Balls · 14-03-2019 9:14am

recyclebin wrote: »

https://fantasy.formula1.com/join

Code: 1758afc94d

I'm doing well, joint first at the minute :P

Jordan 199 · 14-03-2019 9:18am

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

I'm doing well, joint first at the minute :P

With 'One Lap Wonder Racing Car Systems'?

Charlie-Bravo · 14-03-2019 9:51am

Sorry to hear of Charlie's death. Will be a sad time for a while at races. Rest in peace.

Ghost Train · 14-03-2019 10:23am

Sad to hear that news. RIP
Heres ths BBC report
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/47564762

eviltimeban · 14-03-2019 10:55am

Sad news, I wonder who'll step in and take over now.

Andrew76 · 14-03-2019 11:28am

eviltimeban wrote: »

Sad news, I wonder who'll step in and take over now.

The above BBC article says Michael Masi for this weekend atleast.

Australian Michael Masi will take Whiting's place as race director, safety delegate and permanent starter this weekend in Melbourne.

Masi has been race director of Australia's V8 Supercars series for the past four years.

AMKC · 14-03-2019 11:29am

That's very sad news and no doubt is a huge loss to Formula1. As said above he will be very hard replace.

Formula 1 2019 - General Discussion Thread

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