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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFMost of the time God hates Ferrari, but Australian drivers at their home GP might be the one thing he hates even more
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...I’m expecting way more passing than years past. Not always regenerating at the same place every lap will make things interesting.
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...It’s only Lap 4 and more interesting than every race last year combined.
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...It is certainly making for some thrilling racing. It feels a bit artificial and random but it’s good to watch.
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Jakeys
·I’m expecting way more passing than years past. Not always regenerating at the same place every lap will make things interesting.
The problem with this is that the only reason I think we got such a thrilling early race is because it's the first race of the new regs, and both teams and drivers have not nailed the new formula yet. This is obvious from the number of issues. Inevitably, they always all close in on the optimal solutions and so it will be again with these. Before long, they will all be charging and discharging in the optimal way and the cars will all coalesce in performance.
The cars losing power and decelerating at the end of the straights is a disgrace to the sport. It looks bad, it sounds bad, and as above I think it won't lead to better racing in the long run. It's also confusing to viewers. They need to backtrack on this shit for the good of the sport. I'm glad drivers are speaking out on it, especially Max.
At least the new cars look good though! And wow those Ferrari starts are insane, never seen such an advantage before.
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskThe problem with this is that the only reason I think we got such a thrilling early race is because it's the first race of the new regs, and both teams and drivers have not nailed the new formula yet. This is obvious from the number of issues. Inevitably, they always all close in on the optimal solutions and so it will be again with these. Before long, they will all be charging and discharging in the optimal way and the cars will all coalesce in performance.
The cars losing power and decelerating at the end of the straights is a disgrace to the sport. It looks bad, it sounds bad, and as above I think it won't lead to better racing in the long run. It's also confusing to viewers. They need to backtrack on this shit for the good of the sport. I'm glad drivers are speaking out on it, especially Max.
At least the new cars look good though! And wow those Ferrari starts are insane, never seen such an advantage before.
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G___
·Well, that wasn't bad and there was some closing racing. The smaller cars that slide are fun!
But it was also a confusing mess of start bs, harvesting, deployment, de-rating, stupid clipping and busy on screen graphics. I'd rather watch an onboard than look at a graphic filling with charge. Plus Martin and Crofty were trying, but failing, to explain it in a quick and cogent manner (not their fault, they tried).
Liberty and FIA should ashamed of themselves for the this BS.
Oh, and Honda should be ashamed of themselves and Aston should be ashamed for getting into be with such a crap show.
Had to refocus the energy after letting Charles win at home.
We are checking....affirm.
But it was also a confusing mess of start bs, harvesting, deployment, de-rating, stupid clipping and busy on screen graphics. I'd rather watch an onboard than look at a graphic filling with charge. Plus Martin and Crofty were trying, but failing, to explain it in a quick and cogent manner (not their fault, they tried).
Liberty and FIA should ashamed of themselves for the this BS.
Oh, and Honda should be ashamed of themselves and Aston should be ashamed for getting into be with such a crap show.
Most of the time God hates Ferrari, but Australian drivers at their home GP might be the one thing he hates even more
The problem with this is that the only reason I think we got such a thrilling early race is because it's the first race of the new regs, and both teams and drivers have not nailed the new formula yet. This is obvious from the number of issues. Inevitably, they always all close in on the optimal solutions and so it will be again with these. Before long, they will all be charging and discharging in the optimal way and the cars will all coalesce in performance.
The cars losing power and decelerating at the end of the straights is a disgrace to the sport. It looks bad, it sounds bad, and as above I think it won't lead to better racing in the long run. It's also confusing to viewers. They need to backtrack on this shit for the good of the sport. I'm glad drivers are speaking out on it, especially Max.
At least the new cars look good though! And wow those Ferrari starts are insane, never seen such an advantage before.
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texasmade
·I'm glad drivers are speaking out on it, especially Max.
What I'm going to care about are competitive races.
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fiberguy
·Ignoring all the whinging, i thought it was a good race
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Donerix
·Ultimately a fun race. The lighter cars are good, the 50:50 power distribution might have backfired.
I am worried though about cars getting rear-ended when the computer decides it's time for battery charging while there is another car on it's tail. That blinking light might not help
I am worried though about cars getting rear-ended when the computer decides it's time for battery charging while there is another car on it's tail. That blinking light might not help
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arturo7
·Gotta admit, the early race was exciting with the contested lead. But as stated above, it was more about power management and less about driving. So it's a trade off?
Ferrari starts off the season with a tactical error. What is the over-under on how many times they shoot themeselves in the foot this season?
Ferrari starts off the season with a tactical error. What is the over-under on how many times they shoot themeselves in the foot this season?
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·Everyone should note, IT'S RACE WEEK. Can't wait to see how things play out and how the vertical learning curve for these cars continues.
Let's hope there's less yo-yo super clipping bs and more flat-out racing at this track.
Many. For whatever deep-seated organizational reasons, they seem incapable of "getting it right" most of time. Which is what you must do to prevail in F1.
Let's hope there's less yo-yo super clipping bs and more flat-out racing at this track.
Ferrari starts off the season with a tactical error. What is the over-under on how many times they shoot themeselves in the foot this season?
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskPersonally I don’t think Ferrari made any mistakes. They couldn’t catch Russell on fresher tires and it was proven track position wasn’t all that important.
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Felix_La_PuBelle
·I'm waiting to see how the drivers adapt to the new cars knowing it will take a few cycles to settle down. The common theme from the drivers who are complaining suggests the the cars are unpredictable due to the extra battery management (specifically affecting cornering under braking). It's probably more that they have to get used to new driving techniques depending whether they're recharging versus topped up, so it's probably not as unpredictable as they say, but Max going out in Q1 with the rear axle lock suggests the Drivers still have a learning curve to contend with.
If the goal is a good circus spectacle, they are achieving that one.
If the goal is a good circus spectacle, they are achieving that one.
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskHow do people live with the air in Shanghai? It’s like soup.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFWatching the marshals out on track getting debris while cars circulate under VSC, the cars are so unpredictable with sudden rear locking and snap spins at any speed, it’s happened to Lewis, to Max, and to Oscar on his way to the grid in Australia…
If one of these cars snaps and loses control at VSC speeds, there’s going to be a dead marshal. Similarly if there is a digger on track it could lead to a Bianchi situation.
They really need to can the VSC for now and only put people or equipment on track under full safety car when car are at the other end or red flag, it’s just too dangerous when the cars are this unpredictable.
If one of these cars snaps and loses control at VSC speeds, there’s going to be a dead marshal. Similarly if there is a digger on track it could lead to a Bianchi situation.
They really need to can the VSC for now and only put people or equipment on track under full safety car when car are at the other end or red flag, it’s just too dangerous when the cars are this unpredictable.
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Pastorbottle
·How do people live with the air in Shanghai? It’s like soup.
Sadly the poor bastards probably don't know any better.
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JimJupiter
·Looks like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled
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