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Post by speedysteve on Mar 19, 2016 18:01:04 GMT
Qually format was pants.
Same outcome just no real showdown.
Remember the Senna / Mansell days of trading fastest laps right up to the wire? That was exciting.
This was dull as dishwater.
Ok the coverage was bad, not even showing Lewis and Rosberg last laps until they were almost over. Instead we not quizzical looking Ferrari boss and all others getting out of the cars?!
Quite bizarre.
Hope they change it for next race.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 19, 2016 18:43:15 GMT
Everyone seems in agreement. So the FIA will keep it, then!
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Post by MartinT on Mar 20, 2016 8:15:59 GMT
Well, that was exciting! Both Hamilton and Rosberg were mugged by Vettel at the start and for a good part of the race it looked like Ferrari were on for the win. The red flag saw Ferrari make some bad decisions allowing Rosberg to undercut and the strategy to one-stop Hamilton on medium tyres saved the day for him.
The red flag was for a terrible crash for Alonso, which luckily he walked away from. There was good scrapping further back with the Torro Rossos looking very strong and the Haas doing remarkably well. What happened to Williams?
Bad boy of the day goes to Verstappen, who looks to be becoming an enfant terrible. His colleague Sainz goes about his business more calmly and looks just as strong.
1. Rosberg
2. Hamilton
3. Vettel
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2016 16:08:44 GMT
Just watched the Channel 4 highlights. Not bad, although I'm not liking Steve Jones. Not much personality and an irritating accent. Race was reasonably eventful and that's more important.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2016 20:47:25 GMT
Race was rather interesting, Hamilton ballsed up the start which cost him the race as he was clearly faster than Rosberg, although the Ferrari's are looking rather tasty but their strategy was appalling.
Verstappen was like a petulant child but I guess he still is a child. Although all of the greats have that personality trait, and I genuinely think he'll be a future star.
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 20, 2016 23:32:51 GMT
Carlos Sainz has shown himself to be a far better driver than Verstappen. But the media has been almost exclusively focused on Max, few have found the time to mention Carlos even in passing. Because Max made some risky passing moves that succeeded in most cases, he has been hailed as a future star. But let's remind ourselves that the same was said of Maldonado after he won a race way back in 2012.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2016 23:36:55 GMT
Very true regards to Maldonado Stan but I am not sure I would agree re Sainz. In think he is a good driver but Verstappen has shown himself to be a true racer. Look at today, it took Sainz 5 laps to be overtake the Renault whereas Max got through in 3 corners.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 21, 2016 1:33:47 GMT
Verstappen got through as a result of Sainz's hard work, displacing Palmer.
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 21, 2016 7:18:44 GMT
In think he is a good driver but Verstappen has shown himself to be a true racer. Look at today, it took Sainz 5 laps to be overtake the Renault whereas Max got through in 3 corners. So Verstappen managed to pass Palmer, but he just couldn't pass Carlos. He even attempted to get the pit crew to force Carlos to slow down so that he could pass. Let's also remind ourselves that Verstappen has ran into the back of several drivers already in his short spell in F1 so far. He nearly managed to take Carlos out in Australia too. Maldonado had a similar track record. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 21, 2016 8:01:32 GMT
Verstappen is undoubtedly good, but he's beginning to believe the hype. Petulant is the right word for him.
Sainz is doing it all so well, ignoring everything and saying it doesn't bother him. I really like him.
The Toro Rosso is a damned quick car.
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Post by pre65 on Mar 21, 2016 9:26:58 GMT
I watched the highlights last night. 
I wonder if anything could be salvaged from Alonso's car, I doubt it.
He was very lucky to get out unscathed, and no brown stains on his racing suit. 
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Post by MartinT on Mar 21, 2016 9:30:36 GMT
He was quoted as doubting that even the engine could be saved. That's one used already!
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 21, 2016 9:44:15 GMT
The wooden plank looked OK.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 21, 2016 10:37:13 GMT
That's a bit mean, calling Alonso a plank!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 11:41:26 GMT
In think he is a good driver but Verstappen has shown himself to be a true racer. Look at today, it took Sainz 5 laps to be overtake the Renault whereas Max got through in 3 corners. So Verstappen managed to pass Palmer, but he just couldn't pass Carlos. He even attempted to get the pit crew to force Carlos to slow down so that he could pass. Let's also remind ourselves that Verstappen has ran into the back of several drivers already in his short spell in F1 so far. He nearly managed to take Carlos out in Australia too. Maldonado had a similar track record. Good point, well made. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 11:42:01 GMT
Verstappen is undoubtedly good, but he's beginning to believe the hype. Petulant is the right word for him. Sainz is doing it all so well, ignoring everything and saying it doesn't bother him. I really like him. The Toro Rosso is a damned quick car. Agree with all of that too. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 11:43:38 GMT
That's a bit mean, calling Alonso a plank! Na I think it is quite a good representation personally... although however much I cannot stand the Spanish ignoramus, I am very glad he wasn't hurt in that massive accident yesterday! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 11:44:43 GMT
I know it was only the first race, but I am a little concerned about Hamilton, I just hope he doesn't allow Rosberg to beat him, that would be all kinds of wrong.
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 21, 2016 12:01:56 GMT
That's a bit mean, calling Alonso a plank! I was referring to the wooden plank under the car. See  |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 21, 2016 12:36:36 GMT
I know |
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