Often a safety car is the result of a collision... bit harsh and maybe not safe to allow repairs etc?
[Other Sport] Australian GP
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Pavilionaire
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Travesty.
Nitram
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Looks even more difficult for cars to overtake. Hamilton had clearly the fastest car. Another season of pit stop strategy. Probably also going to be decided on reliability as only three engine changes allowed before penalties are dished out. Disappointing start to the season.
sjamesb3466
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Anyone else find it a bit suspicious that Haas, who are essentially a Ferrari junior team sent out two drivers with loose wheels a couple of laps apart exactly at the moment that the Ferrari strategy needed a safety car/virtual safety car? Also seems strange that the Haas had been left in gear making it harder than normal to move out the way.
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Hillian1
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I do enjoy reading posts from people who have absolutely no clue about F1.
To be fair Hamilton gained from it last season, though it doesn't excuse this crazy anomaly; but F1 is so contrived these days that it's hard to get excited about overtakes of any kind compared to the old days. Nevertheless I will still be going to Silverstone this year, if just for the atmosphere ....
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The aloof gatekeeper
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Here's one for you, then!
F1 will continue to disappoint the public at large until those in charge realise that giving the fastest competitors in a race a head start makes for a dull spectacle.
Scrap qualifying, and line the cars up in reverse Championship order in Bahrain. Sirotkin at the front through to Vettel at the back.
Now *THAT* is Podracing!
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You will probably like my posts then
I like the fact you ask questions.
biddles911
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Pity they don’t insist that all tracks are designed/adjusted to allow more overtaking. There were just two overtakes in Australia last year and it wasn’t much better this year.
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Perkino
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I would love it if they introduced points for qualifying and then lined them up in reverse order and awarded points based on places gained
sjamesb3466
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Glad it's just me then!
I have to say it was a brilliant day out. I’d never been to an F1 before and really enjoyed the experience.
I’m not sure if they showed the pre-race air display on UK TV. It was pretty spectacular but I found myself getting quite emotional and said a quiet RIP to Matt, Jacob and the other 9. Funny how things hit you sometimes eh?
I’m not sure if they showed the pre-race air display on UK TV. It was pretty spectacular but I found myself getting quite emotional and said a quiet RIP to Matt, Jacob and the other 9. Funny how things hit you sometimes eh?
Nitram
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Agreed most of the new tracks are boring, although of the old Monaco is the standout winner.
Mercedes have an extra power boost so should dominate qualifying. Then it will be down to the start to see if the top cars can make an impact In the first two corners, after that it will be a procession as the top cars are evenly matched on race pace and the downforce issues and turbulent air for following cars mean they won't be able to overtake.
Worried Man Blues
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That's what they used to do in stock car racing.
It was mooted that F1 might go all electric, considering the mess they are now in with multi regs, ie Hamilton not trying to pass Vettel to save his engine for another race, what a farce, electric might the the massive change it needs and the tech advances would be excellent for the future. Chance slim and none.
Geestar
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He said F1 BG, not football.You will probably like my posts then