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Entertainment, Games & Computers / Senna mini series
« Last post by Dare on November 03, 2024, 01:54:21 AM »
If you have Netflix their showing a 6 part series
about Senna the end of November. Should be good

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62792217/ayrton-senna-netflix-series-trailer/
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F1 Drivers / Hall & Oates & Max
« Last post by cosworth151 on November 03, 2024, 12:56:32 AM »
I wonder if Hall & Oates could do a remake of one of their hits especially for Max:

Stewads' eyes
They're watching you
They see your every movement
Steward's eyes
They're watching you watching you watching you
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by John S on November 02, 2024, 10:45:59 PM »

Michael Schumacher was excluded from the 1997 championship for his unsportsmanlike actions.  If Max continues running opponents off the road deliberately, as you suggest he is, he should face the same sanction.


Hey Jeri I'm not suggesting Max should do this stuff and continue doing it. What I am saying is his actions lessened Lando's points haul from Mexico.

If the aim is to win a WDC at the end of a season penalty risks amongst other strategies will be used.

I simply see Max achieved an objective with his aggressive driving and surely Heroes & Zeros rates not only how well drivers raced but how drivers & teams achieved results against the odds.
I say Max falls into the 2nd category. Ugly - yes, but achieved an objective and it was not just blind aggression.

If tracks didn't have these open prairies of run off more care would be taken by attacking & attacked drivers; neither would see any benefit of being in a gravel trap or sliding on grass.   

Max is not the first champ or contender to run opponents off track, Lewis amongst many others has forced drivers wide so many times it's hard to count separate incidents. However most of it occurred before these current racing standards mandated conditional room on outside for over takers.
In years gone by Lando would not have kept his foot in so often round outside, it would be a hiding to nothing, oh and it still was in Austin. 
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by Jericoke on November 02, 2024, 08:54:00 PM »
Sorry to be late to the party, I've had a few days away with little internet use.
I still think Max should be considered in the Hero column as well as put on the naughty step.

My reasoning is simple, he's defending his WDC with an inferior car at present and his focus, rightly or wrongly, is on preventing Lando accumulating too many points each race to claim the season prize.
Sure it was ugly moves worthy of penalties, however I believe his tactics prevented Lando from getting the race win which would see a bigger deficit to his points lead.

Not pretty I know but where does it state in Regs that WDC has to be won gentlemanly, it's all based on points leader come season end.
So if you count the few points Max may have kept from Lando with his tactics I score him in the Hero section too. He's simply doing what needs to be done to in trying to keep his crown.

After all Senna's sometimes ugly won WDCs have not diminished his long term status in GOAT list - much to my chagrin I freely admit.  :P

Michael Schumacher was excluded from the 1997 championship for his unsportsmanlike actions.  If Max continues running opponents off the road deliberately, as you suggest he is, he should face the same sanction.
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by Andy B on November 02, 2024, 08:01:03 PM »
John it does state in the regs that you cannot push another car off the track and you have to leave racing room MV does not do this when he's under pressure the dirt comes out.
I've never been a fan and doubt I ever will be.
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by John S on November 02, 2024, 02:20:38 PM »
Sorry to be late to the party, I've had a few days away with little internet use.
I still think Max should be considered in the Hero column as well as put on the naughty step.

My reasoning is simple, he's defending his WDC with an inferior car at present and his focus, rightly or wrongly, is on preventing Lando accumulating too many points each race to claim the season prize.
Sure it was ugly moves worthy of penalties, however I believe his tactics prevented Lando from getting the race win which would see a bigger deficit to his points lead.

Not pretty I know but where does it state in Regs that WDC has to be won gentlemanly, it's all based on points leader come season end.
So if you count the few points Max may have kept from Lando with his tactics I score him in the Hero section too. He's simply doing what needs to be done to in trying to keep his crown.

After all Senna's sometimes ugly won WDCs have not diminished his long term status in GOAT list - much to my chagrin I freely admit.  :P 
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by cosworth151 on October 30, 2024, 02:41:03 PM »
One more winner to add to Jeri's list:

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez: A great circuit with an even greater fan base. The thin air due to the altitude adds even more spice to the mix.

I loved seeing Max finally being held to account for his actions.

And, of course, Haas continuing their comeback!  :yahoo:
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Pit Pass / Wind Tunnel Testing
« Last post by lkjohnson1950 on October 29, 2024, 10:29:55 PM »
Everyone knows wind tunnels are complex and essential. But they are probably even more complex than you know.

 
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by Andy B on October 29, 2024, 07:54:52 PM »
For me CS was on top of his game, LN was doing everything right, CL not as quick as CS and it'll be interesting next year with a new team mate.

MV was on his usual games and I was pleased to see him penalised but a drive through would have been more appropriate.
SP is under extra pressure with LL threatening to take his seat he could have backed out and taken LL on the straight with the faster car.
YS is also showing signs of the pressure from beating his team mate to not so trying a little too hard hence the quali crash but I don't blame him for the start crash.
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General F1 Discussion / Re: 2024 Mexico Grand Prix Review Heroes and Zeroes
« Last post by lkjohnson1950 on October 28, 2024, 10:20:13 PM »
I believe Carlos goes to Williams next year along side Albon. There is also talk in the paddock that if Sergio doesn't up his game in the final 4 races, it just might be Lawson in the 2nd bull. Can't see how the crash was Tsunoda's fault unless you think a driver shouldn't go for an opening when he sees it. If I recall the F1 replay, Ocon or Gasly moved left hitting Albon who got knocked into Tsunoda. Yuki had nowhere to go. Not his fan and maybe Colapinto is more deserving for next year, but I can't blame Tsunoda for this one.
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