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

Speaking of drivers showing their human side, this piece from Pierre Gasly is a must read:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/pierre-gasly-formula-one-racing

It's from a few weeks ago so maybe it's been posted here, but I only just came across it.

recyclebin wrote: »

Yeah, doesn't look great. You can only sell the family jewels once. Next financial crash you won't have that privelege.

Ya, its worrying really. They have already borrowed against their historic car collection. No sure if that has been changed recently.

Would be funny if the new owners sold the building on to Ron Dennis or a Dennis controlled business.

weisses wrote: »

Imo the reason for the exiting season so far are the relative minor rule changes compared to last year ... Next year will be a completely different field again with the bigger teams having the better car

I hope you’re wrong. By all account next year should produce even more competitive racing (on paper) in an attempt to shorten the gap from the big teams.

I’ve been viewing this season as a precursor of things to come.

They’ve been focusing on closing out loopholes from the new technical regulations to avoid one team having a dominant car.

The aero changes see the least successful cars getting more aerodynamic testing in another aim to help bridge the gap.

That along with budget caps and new car designs has me optimistic.

It was due to be this year but Covid delayed it, and I believe they’ve have introduced some of the changes slightly to test them.

Only time will tell but from the drivers it seems like they believe there will be much closer racing next year, hence why a lot are signing deals to be in the car next year and seem to have one eye on it.

LIGHTNING wrote: »

I am fairly sure that Russell was the only driver to call Romain when he lost his drive.

Id didnt know that.
His comments were still odd - its possible he didnt see alot of the incident i guess.

Was thinking recently about the drivers. Lewis in particular.

Always respected Lewis as a driver but the reason I wasn't one of his fans hoping he'd win all the time was because I always found him a bit boring and scripted. Don't know why it took me this long to realise that it's something that is probably even more critical for him than any of the other drivers.

We see when drivers lash out and speak their minds at times how they are treated by fans and the media, no doubt for Lewis these reactions would be multiplied. I was recently reading and watching some stuff on him and I understand that despite F1 having this image of a gentleman's sport him being a person of colour coming into the sport has definitely made his journey different.

Since he is the only one, he has had to be careful how he presents himself to avoid kneejerk reactions from the media. It's not fair but I believe it's true. It's a bit unfair that he's had to take this mantle of being the hero or voice for those not represented as much in the sport, it is unfortunately the case. I think he spoke previously about how it took him time to even feel comfortable wearing the clothes he does now, or just his style as it would be plastered all over the papers.

It's strange, but watching Bird and Magic documentary at the weekend had me thinking of Lewis a bit more too. Larry Bird had all those fans and hope pinned on him entering the league as, at the time the only really top level white basketball player. It's completely different times, circumstances and fans but it still made me think of the added pressure.

Factor in the British media to it all as well. They love nothing more than to jump on their own stars whenever they have a stumble. The added scrutiny at any chance.

This year I'm warming to Lewis, he seems to be a bit more friendly (or how I'm seeing it) to the current crop of drivers as compared to back in the days. I don't even think it's anything he's done differently just my viewing of him.

Yes I don't find him the most interesting or entertaining driver off the track but finally can understand why. On the track great to watch. Maybe that's all that should matter.

I actually feel embarrassed that it's taken me this long to final cop that the very thing I criticise the most about him is something he is doing to make his life a little more stress free. He's in the position where he doesn't really have the luxury to be unscripted, and at this point of his career he's so used to thinking over his replies before commenting. If he came in with a Max attitude he'd have received a lot of hate I think.

Again just my opinion really, others probably don't agree.

Either way, I'm going to enjoy his battle this year, would love to see him and Max go the distance, the greediness in me wants Lando to somehow challenge too!

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A simple questioner for anyone wanting to do it for some 17 year old fan for the course their on.

Jordan 199 wrote: »

Do any of ye know of any video games with the Portimao circuit?

Its going to be in F1 2021 and I know its available for Assetto Corsa, but then again what isn't

Saw this while browsing a few days ago:

Adamocovic wrote: »

I hope Crofty or Brundle don’t watch it anyway. Has a go at stuff they say at times.

Go on son, spill the beans and tell us what he says about them

Miami track layout vid.

^ I'm an Xbox and PlayStation lad so rfactor is a no go for me.

I ordered a copy of Project Cars 2 that I should have tomorrow. Going to do some laps at Portimao before taking on the old Hockenheimring. #nostalgia

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Much more interesting to watch than the current busses. I don't mind the lack of DRS either. :pac:

A bit of controversy at the end with the 70s f1 cars, didn’t seem like a good decision. Great race for the lead for most of the race.

I’ve been watching it on the goodwood YouTube channel, I think all the same commentary

Cool_CM wrote: »

Not a good weekend for classic Ferraris :eek:

Hadn't seen the qualifying crash, maybe there's an expectation from the stewards that you give a bit of extra room when racing these classic cars and the penalty was deserved, the back of the Ferrari looked a bit sad afterwards. Maybe could have been avoided with a little more room allowed or a different line, even if the Ferrari had missed a gear or slowed a bit for some reason

May the battle between Lewis and Max continue.