Formula One: 2019 Season News and Discussion Thread
#482
F1’s star of the year so far? It's Max Verstappen, not Lewis Hamilton
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/48268251
Not a fan of Max, but totally agree with Jolyon Palmer. Max is performing very well with the RB up against the Ferrari's on race pace, tactics, and strategy
Not a fan of Max, but totally agree with Jolyon Palmer. Max is performing very well with the RB up against the Ferrari's on race pace, tactics, and strategy
#484
This is just disgusting....
https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/3...co-grand-prix/
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1:11.118
2. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 1:11.199
3. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1:11.881
4. Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) 1:11.938
5. Alexander Albon (Toro Rosso) 1:12.031
6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1:12.052
7. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 1:12.174
8. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) 1:12.239
9. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) 1:12.342
10. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1:12.350
11. Romain Grosjean (Haas) 1:12.392
12. Lando Norris (McLaren) 1:12.393
13. Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 1:12.419
14. Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) 1:12.577
15. Sergio Perez (Racing Point) 1:12.752
16. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) 1:12.872
17. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 1:12.888
18. Lance Stroll (Racing Point) 1:14.558
19. George Russell (Williams) 1:15.052
20. Robert Kubica (Williams) 1:15.146
https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/3...co-grand-prix/
Monaco GP FP2 results
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1:11.118
2. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 1:11.199
3. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1:11.881
4. Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) 1:11.938
5. Alexander Albon (Toro Rosso) 1:12.031
6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1:12.052
7. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 1:12.174
8. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) 1:12.239
9. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) 1:12.342
10. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1:12.350
11. Romain Grosjean (Haas) 1:12.392
12. Lando Norris (McLaren) 1:12.393
13. Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 1:12.419
14. Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) 1:12.577
15. Sergio Perez (Racing Point) 1:12.752
16. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) 1:12.872
17. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 1:12.888
18. Lance Stroll (Racing Point) 1:14.558
19. George Russell (Williams) 1:15.052
20. Robert Kubica (Williams) 1:15.146
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#492
Hamilton ‘surprised’ by Mercedes’ advantage in Monaco GP practice
#493
The only thing that's surprising is would be a first corner melee that would deny a clean sweep for Mercedes.
What happened in qualifying today represents Ferrari's desperation since the start of they year where they are so desperate that they take high risks either in the track or with the strategy.
What happened in qualifying today represents Ferrari's desperation since the start of they year where they are so desperate that they take high risks either in the track or with the strategy.
#495
Well, he learned from experience that whining to get new tires, going in and getting them when in the lead costs you the race (2015) so he knew not to do that again. Like Brundle said during the broadcast, "Ricciardo was down 160 hp last year and was able to win."
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#496
^ I think the only question was why go to mediums when hards were available to them. MB said they were worried about initial tire heat retention with the hards.
Lewis drove a great race, as did Max, both handled that tunnel exit chicane contact like professionals..
Impressed with alot of the driving yesterday at Indy and Monaco. The last dozen laps of Indy were great racing.
Lewis drove a great race, as did Max, both handled that tunnel exit chicane contact like professionals..
Impressed with alot of the driving yesterday at Indy and Monaco. The last dozen laps of Indy were great racing.
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#498
Monaco GP: Putting Lewis Hamilton's 'miracle' in perspective
#499
I was thinking the same thing, he could crawl around Monaco and if he positioned his car just right, no one would ever get around him easily. If you saw the track in person as I have, you have no concept just how narrow it is, especially the swimming pool complex and from Casino Square down to Loew's.
#501
I was thinking the same thing, he could crawl around Monaco and if he positioned his car just right, no one would ever get around him easily. If you saw the track in person as I have, you have no concept just how narrow it is, especially the swimming pool complex and from Casino Square down to Loew's.
One weekend I spent an entire day in Monaco, it's really small.
I drove as much of the circuit as I could late in the evening (midnight) before I left back for Nice.
If you ever get back there, I strongly recommend driving the M6098 along the coast back to Nice.
That's an amazing Mediterranean drive.
#503
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This weekends race was by far the most entertaining so far of this season. That being said I agree I think Lewis made this out to be much worse than it really was by not seeing the big picture and the fact it was so hard to pass him even with Max having better tires. He sounded like a damn cry baby on the radio. Can't believe he didn't learn from the mistake of getting new tires at Monaco last time. At least the team learned and kept him out there.
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#504
https://jalopnik.com/two-marshals-ba...for-1835053640
[img]https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media...75ozebz5gd.mp4[/img]
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media...75ozebz5gd.mp4
The last thing you want to see at a race is someone get hurt—but it very nearly happened to a track marshal during last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
On Sunday, Racing Point driver Sergio Perez was accelerating out of the pit lane when he very nearly collided with two marshals who were crossing the track. Perez had to stomp on the brakes to avoid hitting one of the men; the other stopped moving to let Perez pass.
The incident took place during the safety car that resulted from Charles Leclerc’s collision with Nico Hulkenberg. No one was hurt—neither drivers nor track marshals—but I’m pretty certain that at least a few people needed a change of underwear after that near-miss. Perez came on the radio to ask, ““What was wrong with those marshals? I nearly killed him.”
Perez’s comments on the incident were later reported by The Guardian:
This brings up a pretty important safety question: Why would marshals be crossing the track at such a dangerous moment in the first place? It’s rare to have problems with marshals, but it’s always pretty mind-blowing when it happens at an event as big as Monaco, where F1 has had the time to practice their safety routine.
On Sunday, Racing Point driver Sergio Perez was accelerating out of the pit lane when he very nearly collided with two marshals who were crossing the track. Perez had to stomp on the brakes to avoid hitting one of the men; the other stopped moving to let Perez pass.
The incident took place during the safety car that resulted from Charles Leclerc’s collision with Nico Hulkenberg. No one was hurt—neither drivers nor track marshals—but I’m pretty certain that at least a few people needed a change of underwear after that near-miss. Perez came on the radio to ask, ““What was wrong with those marshals? I nearly killed him.”
Perez’s comments on the incident were later reported by The Guardian:
During the safety car I nearly ran over a marshal. They were running back across the track as I was coming out of the pits. I had to brake – they were very lucky I avoided them. They’re usually very good but it is safety at the end of the day and that is what is important for the marshals and drivers.
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media...75ozebz5gd.mp4
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Legend2TL (05-29-2019)
#506
Not sure what they were doing on the track at that point, unless CL's Ferrari was dropping bits of the floor all over the track.
Don't recall the Sky feed showing that near miss, they were too busy following the Ham/Ver chase.
Don't recall the Sky feed showing that near miss, they were too busy following the Ham/Ver chase.
#510
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/38264...vertakes-.html
Daniel Ricciardo is known for his brave overtaking moves. Perhaps not so much in his Renault, but during the final few years of his career at Red Bull. He reveals his secrets behind a mindset change he made.
The Australian revealed this mindset change came about when he was christened with the nicknamed the 'honey badger'. A small animal which never avoids any fights.
"The reason for me putting myself out there and changing my approach for racing and being aggressive was there were too many times throughout my whole career where I would leave the track on a Sunday night feeling sorry for myself, basically leaving with regrets," Ricciardo said while appearing on Nico Rosberg's Beyond Victory podcast.
“When I adopted the Honey Badger, I made that pact to myself that I would rather try and fail to try and potentially crash than not try at all. I can live with myself so much better if I have a go and I think also the people around me unless I’m being reckless, they’re going to respect me.
“Once I started getting it, your confidence builds and you have the confidence to keep doing it. It feels good. It feels great."
During his time at Red Bull, Ricciardo was famous for coming from the back of the grid to produce the race victory. In China, he climbed through the field in the final few laps. There's no doubt this mentality helped on that occasion.
The Australian revealed this mindset change came about when he was christened with the nicknamed the 'honey badger'. A small animal which never avoids any fights.
"The reason for me putting myself out there and changing my approach for racing and being aggressive was there were too many times throughout my whole career where I would leave the track on a Sunday night feeling sorry for myself, basically leaving with regrets," Ricciardo said while appearing on Nico Rosberg's Beyond Victory podcast.
“When I adopted the Honey Badger, I made that pact to myself that I would rather try and fail to try and potentially crash than not try at all. I can live with myself so much better if I have a go and I think also the people around me unless I’m being reckless, they’re going to respect me.
“Once I started getting it, your confidence builds and you have the confidence to keep doing it. It feels good. It feels great."
During his time at Red Bull, Ricciardo was famous for coming from the back of the grid to produce the race victory. In China, he climbed through the field in the final few laps. There's no doubt this mentality helped on that occasion.
#511
This is the key bit to it, I think.
One thing to go for it recklessly, but another to make the move when you know you can make it.
Reminds me of a Senna shirt I saw on WTF1 that made me
If don't go for a gap that exists, you're no longer a racing driver.
If you go for a gap that doesn't exist, you are Pastor Maldonado.
I think also the people around me unless I’m being reckless, they’re going to respect me.
Reminds me of a Senna shirt I saw on WTF1 that made me
If don't go for a gap that exists, you're no longer a racing driver.
If you go for a gap that doesn't exist, you are Pastor Maldonado.
#513
Not my pic (can't find it) but same angle nearly except I was higher up in the grandstand at Turn 1
Last edited by Chief F1 Fan; 06-02-2019 at 03:30 PM.
#514
Close to the Edge in Monaco! | 2019 Monaco Grand Prix
There are some AMAZING camera angles shown in this quick 2 minute video.
Wish broadcasters would use some of these angles in the race.
Really shows the true thrill and speed of F1.
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#515
How Does Suspension Work on a Formula One Car?
Excellent video on how F1 suspension works
FWIW, Geoff Willis used to work as a engineer for Williams and McLaren in their successful years.
Last edited by Legend2TL; 06-06-2019 at 06:30 AM.
#516
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFjrievpUoo
There are some AMAZING camera angles shown in this quick 2 minute video.
Wish broadcasters would use some of these angles in the race.
Really shows the true thrill and speed of F1.
There are some AMAZING camera angles shown in this quick 2 minute video.
Wish broadcasters would use some of these angles in the race.
Really shows the true thrill and speed of F1.
I have to get back to Monaco again, that was such an incredible race to experience. Thanks Legend!
#517
Why the F1 Mercedes has a killer front end - With Craig Scarborough and Peter Windsor
Makes sense, MB despite their 150" wheelbase with incredible tire slip angles still have incredible low-speed mechanical grip.
On par or superior to RB.
That camber plate is pretty amazing, literally mechanical metal sculpture in Ti
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