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Author: | LucasWheldon [ Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Last year's race Lewis Hamilton clinched his 5th world championship after finishing 4th. Max Verstappen won with both Ferraris on the podium. Season standings after 17 races Code: DRIVERS Timetables all times are local (GMT-5) Code: FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER one more year grieving for Peraltada |
Author: | Omega [ Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
If Hamilton outscores Bottas by 14 points, he is champion in Mexico. |
Author: | Karan [ Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
I would expect this to be another track where Ferrari ought to be comfortably 1-2 in qualifying given the circuit characteristics. But wouldn't be surprised if yet again Mercedes give them a strong run for their money in the race. |
Author: | sennadesillva [ Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Red Bull is always a factor here but the unknown is how this year's Honda engine will preform with the higher altitude. We could (hopefully) see something unexpected out of them, I'm expecting a very close top 6, for qualy at least. With Hamilton all but guaranteed the championship, I don't see him putting up much a of a challenge if he doesn't qualify on pole. Part of whats helped RBR take wins here the last 2 years as well. |
Author: | SFM [ Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
It will be a special GP for me because I had the chance the walk the entire track since the last GP. While F1 does it in 1min10s, I did it in 1h10min The stadium was closed off unfortunately because they were building up for some concert but it was interesting to see how close the city is to the track. I also got the chance to stand in the race director's box at the grid and the view was badass! For the WDC, I don't think that HAM can already clinch it since the two Mercedes are usually relatively close to each other but you never know what will happen. |
Author: | StefMeister [ Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
A reminder of just how bumpy it used to be, The esses in particular |
Author: | codename_47 [ Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:31 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Ferrari 1-2 Red Bull 3-4 (or 2-3 if Vettel gonna Vettel) Mercedes 5-6 (Not a good track for them, maybe a mclaren or Renault gets between them off the start leading to pit strategy stress) No Rain |
Author: | Fabs [ Wed Oct 23, 2019 7:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Mercedes 1-4 |
Author: | codename_47 [ Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Fabs wrote: Mercedes 1-4 But Rain tho? |
Author: | LucasWheldon [ Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
more like Ferrari eliminating themselves |
Author: | James B [ Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
A Ferrari will qualify on pole, Mercedes will be nowhere until Lewis sticks it on the front row in the last seconds of qualifying, then Ferrari somehow conspire to fuck up the race, Lewis wins, and we don't even get the satisfaction of the title being settled because Bottas will finish 3rd |
Author: | Schumifan [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 12:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Hamilton 1-2 |
Author: | kals [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Scotty wrote: I had a dream last night that I got sick from Mexican food. So you've been to a Chipotle recently then? |
Author: | Gabriel [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:03 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
StefMeister wrote: A reminder of just how bumpy it used to be, The esses in particular Woah, didn't saw that onboard before...that's really bumpy. Gotta love those manual gearboxes! |
Author: | webbsy [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
A non "progressive" F1 fan here. I just can't watch these old videos anymore without feeling sad. Instead of having drivers barely able to hold onto the wheel and muscle the cars around, having to modulate the throttle, they are now able to take 130 R flat...with one hand on the wheel...crossed over....whilst holding the mirror. I know that the field spread was huge back in the day, and the racing more often than not was the same if not lower quality than today and for good reason. The cars were difficult to drive and you really needed a good car. But at least you knew that these things were fucking monsters to drive. Now an average F2 driver with minimal car time can jump in these things and be 2-2.5 seconds off the pace. Like in any era its that last two to three tenths that makes the great drivers great though. I am starting to think that even a Jean Louis Deletraz in a modern Merc would be doing just as good a job as Bottas. |
Author: | kals [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
webbsy wrote: A non "progressive" F1 fan here. I just can't watch these old videos anymore without feeling sad. Instead of having drivers barely able to hold onto the wheel and muscle the cars around, having to modulate the throttle, they are now able to take 130 R flat...with one hand on the wheel...crossed over....whilst holding the mirror. I know that the field spread was huge back in the day, and the racing more often than not was the same if not lower quality than today and for good reason. The cars were difficult to drive and you really needed a good car. But at least you knew that these things were fucking monsters to drive. Now an average F2 driver with minimal car time can jump in these things and be 2-2.5 seconds off the pace. Like in any era its that last two to three tenths that makes the great drivers great though. I am starting to think that even a Jean Louis Deletraz in a modern Merc would be doing just as good a job as Bottas. While your point stands and I agree, it's also still worth remember that the 130R was heavily re-profiled in 2003 and from then on was always easy flat. |
Author: | deggis [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
Modern powersteering is probably the biggest single factor what makes current cars look easy (so to say) to drive. It is interesting to compare to Indycar, which still doesn't have a powersteering. Even on the smooth COTA it looks more hectic, and harder, because of the perception that the driver has to do more to get the car to turn. |
Author: | deggis [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
F1 is going to stream all sessions on Twitch (Mexican GP only) in 6 countries (Germany, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Denmark, Norway and Sweden). The press release doesn't make it clear what the feed will be (F1TV I hope) and with what comms, only confirms that there will be a German "co-stream" with some German Youtube "influencers" in those 3 German speaking countries. |
Author: | Coldtyre [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
webbsy wrote: A non "progressive" F1 fan here. I just can't watch these old videos anymore without feeling sad. Instead of having drivers barely able to hold onto the wheel and muscle the cars around, having to modulate the throttle, they are now able to take 130 R flat...with one hand on the wheel...crossed over....whilst holding the mirror. I know that the field spread was huge back in the day, and the racing more often than not was the same if not lower quality than today and for good reason. The cars were difficult to drive and you really needed a good car. But at least you knew that these things were fucking monsters to drive. Now an average F2 driver with minimal car time can jump in these things and be 2-2.5 seconds off the pace. Like in any era its that last two to three tenths that makes the great drivers great though. I am starting to think that even a Jean Louis Deletraz in a modern Merc would be doing just as good a job as Bottas. Maybe it's age but drivers from that era (and before) felt like God-like heroes, a select handful that can even think about taming the imperfect, dirty, unruly monster they're given. Today's drivers feel like… kids who got trained specifically and logically brought to drive these clean perfect cars custom-made for them. I had the chance to drive (not race, drive…) two single-seaters, a fully manual with clutch + gear lever in the cockpit, and one with paddle-shifting semi-auto. The first experience felt more visceral, primal, physical, like you're driving a race car. The second one felt like a video game in comparison. |
Author: | mclaren2008 [ Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:12 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Formula 1 Gran Premio de México 2019 |
There was more danger drivers were exposed, there was no HANS, kerbs were ramps, not many tyre barriers, gravel traps were raked, crash protection not very strong, less grip, no power steering, less computers |
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