Willsy1980 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Think that's the title for ROS now, Lewis just has no luck at all this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Think that's the title for ROS now, Lewis just has no luck at all this year. Still 5 races to go and Ros only 23 points ahead. Would write the Championship off yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I would. It's been gifted to Roscheat by an appalling lack of engineering quality on one side of the garage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) I would. It's been gifted to Roscheat by an appalling lack of engineering quality on one side of the garage. Germans wanting a German World Champion, not had one since Shue.. WOOPS.. I forgot Vettel, 4 times Champ until Jetpilot reminded me.. Edited October 2, 2016 by Bandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Apart from 4 time world champ Vettel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Apart from 4 time world champ Vettel Yes of course. Vettel in 2013 last Championship and Schue in 2004. I'll get my coat..and hat.. Edited October 2, 2016 by Bandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The crash kid is back ! How many times this year ? Looks like Max turned in on Vet and then Vet hit Ros. Dont think the stewards will do anything about it a racing incident. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37535006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Ooops double post! Edited October 2, 2016 by Beavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The crash kid is back ! How many times this year ? Looks like Max turned in on Vet and then Vet hit Ros. Dont think the stewards will do anything about it a racing incident. http://www.bbc.co.uk...ula1/37535006�� Page not available on the above link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The crash kid is back ! How many times this year ? Four or five now, but at least he only took himself and Rosberg out this week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I would. It's been gifted to Roscheat by an appalling lack of engineering quality on one side of the garage. Yeah, given the number of Merc engines on the grid and only 1 person suffering repeated failures, something not right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) I would. It's been gifted to Roscheat by an appalling lack of engineering quality on one side of the garage. Yeah, given the number of Merc engines on the grid and only 1 person suffering repeated failures, something not right. Think you better add to the below list http://www.telegraph...ies-part-1.html Edited October 2, 2016 by Jetpilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 At least we were entertained to a couple of great laps between Ricciardo and Verstappen, as up to then it was another pretty boring race, and then a well deserved race win for Ricci, given it was starting to look that the new boy at Red Bull was getting all the luck.....in addition to his natural skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I was subscribed to this thread from a comment early on, i never frequent it but obviously get the alerts and have a quick read in the email notification. The words dull and boring, even fell asleep, get used quite a lot, i am curious as to why most keep watching? I am not having a pop, just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I was subscribed to this thread from a comment early on, i never frequent it but obviously get the alerts and have a quick read in the email notification. The words dull and boring, even fell asleep, get used quite a lot, i am curious as to why most keep watching? I am not having a pop, just curious. Maybe because most of our wives aren't interested in a quick game of " hide the salami " just after lunch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I've stopped watching, for the most part. I cancelled my Sky sub in August, so I'm limited to crappy C4 coverage anyway, and in a couple of years I'll have nothing. The trouble with F1 is that when it's good it's unbeatable, it's just that that doesn't happen very often. Maybe with the rule change next year, but I doubt it. It's like football: If it's on and I'm at a loose end I'll watch it, but I won't go out of my way to see it at all costs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 What are the rule changes that might change the situation and to play devils advocate, isnt it all the rules and regs thats killing it in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Come on Baby Light My Fire. https://youtu.be/MuN5dDQbEuE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Indeed, it's all fiddling but it's all they've got right now. Wider tyres and more downforce will see much faster cars, and they'll be more physical to drive too. That could mean that the less technical but more physical guys can get amongst it, potentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) I watch it cos its something to watch about cars... and at the moment its free on channel 4. I also watch all the touring car races as well, and watch the DTM when it gets put on youtube. I'd watch the WEC as well, but the endurance nature means its quite a commitment. To be honest, a lot of racing isn't that exciting... DTM and Blancpain sprint and endurance only have a few overtakes going on... WEC has the difficulty of different classes on track at the same time to contend with, but its hard to get hold of for free. The only championship that offers consistently good racing is british touring cars, which has the perfect combination of lots of manufacturers, success ballast and reverse grids giving unpredictability and saloon racing where a bit of contact doesn't result in a retirement and a penalty for the next race from overzealous stewards. I mean, this season alone had 12 different winners from 30 races, that's a huge amount of variation. EDIT to add, blancpain sprint, DTM, WEC and british touring cars all have some for of Balance of Performance, which is what gives good racing. Formula 1 has lots of rules and regs, but no BoP, which is why the top three teams are always the same. but as I say, something to watch on a sunday afternoon! Edited October 3, 2016 by brillomaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I guess its very difficult to level the playing field, but it does always seem there is a stand out car, ferrari, redbull, brawn, merc. I hope it improves for the avid fans. I know you have to be into bikes to watch but the motogp has been spectacular this year, the last 9 races have had 9 different winners and at the start of season anyone of three were in with a shot of the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 its really not difficult to level the playing field, its just that F1 is stubborn and refuses to. its only really good to watch if you're an avid Mercedes fan and are happy to see them win time and time again with very little contest. Must suck to be a Ferrari fan at the moment. F1 is severely conflicted, they want to keep the historic teams being the most successful, but are happy to ditch the historic races and go to random far flung countries where the most popular method of getting about is an ox. I'd rather watch GP2, but you cant find those races to watch for love nor money, which is a real shame as they sound great, go really fast and have decent racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'd ditch F1 if they started faffing around with reverse grids and ballast and all that nonsense, same reason I don't watch BTCC. F1 has been and should always be about the best drivers in the best teams in the best cars winning. Okay, so now the car has a MASSIVE say in it, but you can't say that the last few championship winners aren't some of the best drivers out there (Button perhaps the exception), and even if the car is good a rubbish team won't help (thinking Ferrari team calls in the last couple of years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 but you've already ditched F1 by dropping your sky subscription... you should really try the BTCC again, what on earth made you stop watching it in the first place? (and don't say Jason plato is a knob, there are loads of other charismatic drivers if you don't like him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I watched the final yesterday. It was utter chaos, nothing made any sense, it was all so random rather than the best drivers actually winning. Pulling a ball out of a hat to pick grid position was just bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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