The 2019 Formula One Thread

[bsnub]

I don't think he meant to do it, and tbh I don't think he deserved the penalty. It leaves a sour taste in the mouth.

I have to admit that I would never have expected that from you mate. You deserve a tip of the hat. Of course the penalty was complete trash.

[bsnub]

My take on the Vettel bobble and return to the track and race line was the stewards made the right call by the book

Gille Villeneuve would be furious at a cheap penalty like this for it to happen at the track named after him is even more of an embarrassment.

[Mr Mixology]

I just picked up some tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix, they are making a pretty big deal out of it, saying its twice the size of previous years (I assume audience not track lol). No matter who's on top at that stage they've gone all out on the entertainment with Muse and Red Hot Chilli Peppers playing next to the track. Big shout out to me mate Salim Shariff the Car dealer for the discounted tickets that otherwise would have buried my budget (Wife and Kids wants to see Muse so that's going to hurt the bank) Anyone else going to be there?

[harrybarracuda]

Gille Villeneuve would be furious at a cheap penalty like this for it to happen at the track named after him is even more of an embarrassment.

It's not the same as when Schumacher drove Hill off the track deliberately, or even worse when he forced the most obvious collision against Jacques Villeneuve.

It looks to me like Vettel was just bouncing across the grass and if he'd tried to correct it mid-slide his arse end would have been into Hamilton anyway.

[bsnub]

It's not the same as when Shumacher drove Hill off the track deliberately, or even worse when he forced the most obvious collision against Jacques Villeneuve.

Figured you would bring those up.

It looks to me like Vettel was just bouncing across the grass and if he'd tried to correct it mid-slide his arse end would have been into Hamilton anyway.

Exactly he had no other move to make.

Sad that racing like this appears to be dead in F1...

[Stumpy]

I agree with both Bsnub and HB. Let them race, hell it was an excellent save by Vettel. Hamilton had been pressing him to make a mistake. F1 and Indy aren't as fun to watch as they used to be. This is why I watch NASCAR. The excitement is never at the beginning its through out the entire race and different winners. Right now Ferrari is getting its ass handed to them by Benz

[bsnub]

This is why I watch NASCAR.

The pro wrestling of auto sport.

[Stumpy]

The pro wrestling of auto sport.

Well. I prefer to call it Redneck racing. But there is a ton of technology in those cars and 26 races and 18 different venues make it fun to watch and those guys are subjected to serious stress.

[bsnub]

I prefer to call it Redneck racing.

It went to shit when they started that whole race to the cup bullshit and did away with points based achievement.

[harrybarracuda]

Figured you would bring those up.

Well of course I would, they are both examples of cheating fucking Ferraris innit.

[thaiguzzi]

Well of course I would, they are both examples of cheating fucking Ferraris innit.

Yep.
First Schumacher, then Vettel @ Red Bull, followed by Rosberg, then Vettel again @ Ferrari.
Plenty of examples.
Pattern emerging ?
Yeah, it's the German's win at all costs mentality, even if it means cheating or running someone off the road or crashing into them.

[VocalNeal]

^ Don't forget the Dutch!

[Switch]

Vettel should learn to STFU. He should do his taking on the track .... oh wait

Have finger kartoffel kopf

[knowsitlike]

I missed the race also in the air, looked to me like they should have let Vettel off - if in doubt they should leave it and let them race.

[VocalNeal]

Have finger kartoffel kopf

I think that is Mr. oder Herr kartoffel kopf to you?

[bsnub]

He should do his taking on the track .... oh wait

Winning the race is doing exactly that. Fuck the meddling stewards.

[harrybarracuda]

I wouldn't mind if he wins the race. It keeps the Ferrari sheeple interested.

[harrybarracuda]

The Canadian GP result is set in stone with news that Ferrari will not be going ahead with an appeal against Sebastian Vettel’s penalty. Vettel was racing towards the win in Montreal when he cut the grass at Turns 3/4 and rejoined just ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

However, pushing the Mercedes driver towards the wall, Vettel was deemed to have made an “unsafe” return to the track and was hit with a five-second penalty.

He accused the stewards of “stealing” his win, which would have been the first of 2019, with Ferrari later announcing their intention to appeal.

The Scuderia had 96 hours to lodge a formal appeal, however, they have opted not to.

According to the Daily Mail, team principal Mattia Binotto has written to the FIA informing them that Ferrari “will not be lodging a challenge.”

https://www.planetf1.com/f1-races/canadian-grand-prix/ferrari-will-not-appeal-canadian-gp-penalty/

[harrybarracuda]

Hamilton and Bottas fighting for the first corner.

Vettel won't be with them though, he could only qualify 7th because he's gone to shit.

Lights out in 35 mins or so.

[knowsitlike]

Looking forward to this first lap! Let’s see how the tires go

[Bettyboo]

I don't want to give Hamilton the kiss of death...




...but, this seems like a very easy afternoon's work.

[Norton]

Lewis Hamilton says drivers should not be blamed for “boring” F1 races and warned “serious changes” are needed to the sport’s plans to overhaul its rules in 2021.

https://www.racefans.net/2019/06/23/...-boring-races/

Watched half the race, got bored and went to sleep. Nothing to see here.

F1 has become a predictable big bore. Major changes are in order. Not just the rules but also tracks.

Once an avid fan, F1 has lost me. Given a choice I will be watching PDC World Darts Championship.

[bsnub]

Once an avid fan, F1 has lost me.

Same here. I shut it down several races ago and then hearing about the whole Vettel penalty fiasco I will not be turning it back on anytime soon.

[harrybarracuda]

Same here. I shut it down several races ago and then hearing about the whole Vettel penalty fiasco I will not be turning it back on anytime soon.

Ah, the snubby "flounce".

[Airportwo]

Once an avid fan, F1 has lost me. Given a choice I will be watching PDC World Darts Championship.

The golf on another channel at the same time had more excitement and interest!