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Struggled to begin with to cope with the F3 car it feels, despite a very impressive start @ Bahrain - Since the summer break though he's been outstanding, his performance here in Monza this weekend has ruthless.superclive98 said:
Leclerc can be fast and at times is really good but, like you say, is pretty brainless and has a knack of finding trouble.MarcusH26 said:
Bearman looks a real talent , still raw but I'd be very surprised if he's not with Prema in F2 next season. There's some real talents in this F3 field that will hopefully graduate.ForeverAddickted said:Hard luck for Bearman... Did a great job to finish P3 in the Championship.
Feel it should have been P2 at least but cant do anything about it
The one I really don't rate is Arthur Leclerc , even today some brainless moves.
I'm yet to be convinced by Bearman.
He'd have won the Championship had he not qualified so low last week.
Was awkward on the podium though - There really is no love between him and Maloney0 -
He hasn't learnt from previous collisions. He has thrown away a lot of points needlessly.MarcusH26 said:superclive98 said:
Leclerc can be fast and at times is really good but, like you say, is pretty brainless and has a knack of finding trouble.MarcusH26 said:
Bearman looks a real talent , still raw but I'd be very surprised if he's not with Prema in F2 next season. There's some real talents in this F3 field that will hopefully graduate.ForeverAddickted said:Hard luck for Bearman... Did a great job to finish P3 in the Championship.
Feel it should have been P2 at least but cant do anything about it
The one I really don't rate is Arthur Leclerc , even today some brainless moves.
I'm yet to be convinced by Bearman.
Just feels like he'd be a penalty magnet in F2 with some of the driving standards we've seen this season.0 -
Sorry dont rate Arthur Leclerc at all... Got beaten as a rookie by Ollie Caldwell in a Prema last year - Then this season only managed to get a few more points than what Caldwell achieved last year, yet still gets beaten by both a Rookie this year.
He's fast, but it feels as though he doesnt have the brain for racing - I always felt he'd have an incident in this race.0 -
I don't particularly rate him as far as getting to F1 but without those silly, unnecessary incidents throughout the season, he would probably have been the champion. He certainly threw away a lot more than the 25 points that he finished behind Martins.ForeverAddickted said:Sorry dont rate Arthur Leclerc at all... Got beaten as a rookie by Ollie Caldwell in a Prema last year - Then this season only managed to get a few more points than what Caldwell achieved last year, yet still gets beaten by both a Rookie this year.
He's fast, but it feels as though he doesnt have the brain for racing - I always felt he'd have an incident in this race.1 -
Bonkers start to the F2 race.1
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Beauty of so much talent available from F3 for next season.superclive98 said:Bonkers start to the F2 race.
F2 is just a joke this term with so many shite drivers
You go on Social Media and hear about how the likes of Vettel | Ricciardo are "finished", the likes of Stroll and Latifi who shouldn't be there because they're pay drivers... Yeah the last two have their moments, but in the F1 later it'll be so much more straightforward because they are 20 of the best drivers in the world.1 -
Could make F2 interesting next season if quite a few make the step up, althought last year's champion hasn't really set the world alight in F2.ForeverAddickted said:
Beauty of so much talent available from F3 for next season.superclive98 said:Bonkers start to the F2 race.
F2 is just a joke this term with so many shite drivers
You go on Social Media and hear about how the likes of Vettel | Ricciardo are "finished", the likes of Stroll and Latifi who shouldn't be there because they're pay drivers... Yeah the last two have their moments, but in the F1 later it'll be so much more straightforward because they are 20 of the best drivers in the world.2 -
No been very disappointed with Haugersuperclive98 said:
Could make F2 interesting next season if quite a few make the step up, althought last year's champion hasn't really set the world alight in F2.ForeverAddickted said:
Beauty of so much talent available from F3 for next season.superclive98 said:Bonkers start to the F2 race.
F2 is just a joke this term with so many shite drivers
You go on Social Media and hear about how the likes of Vettel | Ricciardo are "finished", the likes of Stroll and Latifi who shouldn't be there because they're pay drivers... Yeah the last two have their moments, but in the F1 later it'll be so much more straightforward because they are 20 of the best drivers in the world.0 -
I’ve got a feeling we could be hearing god save the king today. This weekend, a man called George on the podium.
Merc race pace could make it happen.0 -
Or not…DamoNorthStand said:I’ve got a feeling we could be hearing god save the king today. This weekend, a man called George on the podium.
Merc race pace could make it happen.1 - Sponsored links:
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Russell’s pace been really disappointing today. He doesn’t quite seem as effective racing up front as Hamilton would be0
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Italian Marshals have been shocking today.
Been so slow at getting a race back underway2 -
I’m far from a fan of Max but the booing from the Italian fans during his interview were totally uncalled for.3
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Should be booing their own countrymenDaveMehmet said:I’m far from a fan of Max but the booing from the Italian fans during his interview were totally uncalled for.
Six laps to get rid of a broken down car - Fucking incompetence.
Was ridiculous with the commentators saying that the race should have been red flagged - Cant do that instead of using a Safety Car each bloody incident now.2 -
Incredibly boring race that.
They really do need to change the rules, as for me no race should finish as a procession behind a safety car. If that happens in the last 5 laps of a race they should red flag it, and then once the incident is cleared, have a short few laps shoot out.
Probably wouldn't have changed the result but at least it would be better to watch.1 -
They would have been better booing their own marshalsDaveMehmet said:I’m far from a fan of Max but the booing from the Italian fans during his interview were totally uncalled for.1 -
I did love the Horner line over the radio: "It didnt matter Max, you deserved to win as you were the fastest over the weekend."
Where has that view been since Abu Dhabi?3 -
Race day at Monza was an experience. One that I’m glad I did but I wouldn’t really recommend GA there to anyone - a good view of the track was super hard to come by. Shame they had to end under the safety car as a few laps of Leclerc chasing Max would’ve generated a great atmosphere.All around the circuit there were big groups of lads supporting Ferrari or Verstappen and they were pretty unpleasant. Found myself supporting Lewis for the first time in about 10 years. Also found myself in quite a few crowd crushes, you would never get away with event organisation like it in the UK - some pretty scary moments.
The podium was fun though!
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The Italian stewards were a shambles at the end there, and ironically ended up denying Ferrari a shot at the race win on home turf1
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https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/f2-champion-felipe-drugovich-joins-amf1s-driver-development-programme
Aston sign Felipe Drugovich as a reserve driver , will run FP1 in Abu Dhabi0 - Sponsored links:
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Poor old Alex Albon suffered complications after his surgery.
https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/30a27ca2-26e6-4b01-b050-9fe8874a2d52/an-update-on-alex-albon0 -
superclive98 said:Poor old Alex Albon suffered complications after his surgery.
https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/30a27ca2-26e6-4b01-b050-9fe8874a2d52/an-update-on-alex-albon
Reading that it feels optimistic that he'll race in Singapore.1 -
The cancellation of the Russian Grand Prix has given him 3 weeks recovery time instead of 2.MarcusH26 said:superclive98 said:Poor old Alex Albon suffered complications after his surgery.
https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/30a27ca2-26e6-4b01-b050-9fe8874a2d52/an-update-on-alex-albon
Reading that it feels optimistic that he'll race in Singapore.3 -
Ah I wondered why there was another three week break between Italy | Singaporesuperclive98 said:
The cancellation of the Russian Grand Prix has given him 3 weeks recovery time instead of 2.MarcusH26 said:superclive98 said:Poor old Alex Albon suffered complications after his surgery.
https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/30a27ca2-26e6-4b01-b050-9fe8874a2d52/an-update-on-alex-albon
Reading that it feels optimistic that he'll race in Singapore.0 -
Have done quite a few GPs (but never Silverstone). Did Monza GA and decided that would be the last time - nightmare crowds and, as you said, almost impossible to fine a good vantage spot. Decided after that would pay extra for a Grandstand seat - but even then regularly found people in our seats - especially in Hungary although stewards turfed them out!Leeds_Addick said:Race day at Monza was an experience. One that I’m glad I did but I wouldn’t really recommend GA there to anyone - a good view of the track was super hard to come by. Shame they had to end under the safety car as a few laps of Leclerc chasing Max would’ve generated a great atmosphere.All around the circuit there were big groups of lads supporting Ferrari or Verstappen and they were pretty unpleasant. Found myself supporting Lewis for the first time in about 10 years. Also found myself in quite a few crowd crushes, you would never get away with event organisation like it in the UK - some pretty scary moments.
The podium was fun though!1 -
I know it's probably been done to death, but all these penalties although might make the race slightly more interesting. I do feel the amount of penalties is going to affect the interest in qualifying, that's without the FIA taking hours to decide on the proper grid order.
Massive farce at the end too, just seems the end of the season there isn't really much to play for.. pleased with De Vries getting P8 on his debut, good to see!1 -
F1 boss hints at qualifying shake-up which could hinder Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton | F1 | Sport | Express.co.uk
Just read this, basically an inverted grid based on the quickest cars at the back. Not sure about it myself, but it would be nice if we got several different winners like F2 and not automatic top 3 for the fastest. Interesting, what are other peoples thoughts?
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If Sprint races stick around then this should be how the Grid lines up for them.johnnybev1987 said:F1 boss hints at qualifying shake-up which could hinder Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton | F1 | Sport | Express.co.uk
Just read this, basically an inverted grid based on the quickest cars at the back. Not sure about it myself, but it would be nice if we got several different winners like F2 and not automatic top 3 for the fastest. Interesting, what are other peoples thoughts?
edit- Don't see it happening
Sunday we then get the proper grid as per normal - Its what makes a Sprint race so bloody pointless at the moment, as they're just a prologue as to what we can expect the following day.
Even then it probably wouldn't improve the racing that much - Look at how many drivers provide token defence at times because they dont want to risk damage, thats going to be increased tenfold in a Sprint, because a heavy crash could result in missing the main event4 -
Its Indycar rather than F1 but talk about a load of bullshit for nothing.
Alex Palou (2021 Indy Champion) has now decided to stay with Chip Ganassi for next year
He of course has been the Oscar Piastri of Indy this season with a legal battle ongoing between him and his team, because he wanted to move to Mclaren Arrows, and so have a shot at simply transitioning to F1, without moving teams.
Guess Piastri taking the spare F1 seat @ Mclaren has made him think twice.
Although looks like CGR will allow him to pursue testing in Formula One as well - So guess thats the agreement they've come to - We dont want you driving for anyone else in this Series, but if you want to go to another series, thats up to you1 -
ForeverAddickted said:Its Indycar rather than F1 but talk about a load of bullshit for nothing.
Alex Palou (2021 Indy Champion) has now decided to stay with Chip Ganassi for next year
He of course has been the Oscar Piastri of Indy this season with a legal battle ongoing between him and his team, because he wanted to move to Mclaren Arrows, and so have a shot at simply transitioning to F1, without moving teams.
Guess Piastri taking the spare F1 seat @ Mclaren has made him think twice.
Although looks like CGR will allow him to pursue testing in Formula One as well - So guess thats the agreement they've come to - We dont want you driving for anyone else in this Series, but if you want to go to another series, thats up to you
What an absolute mess this entire situation has been. Palou has had to do a lot of grovelling to Chip Ganassi I'm imagining.
Does leave a prime McLaren FE seat that everyone was expecting to be Rosenqvist however.1
