The Official 2018 Monaco Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**
Discussion
DanielSan said:
They were 9th and 10th last year so it’s progress of sorts.
I know Haas weren’t expecting a lot from this weekend, but to be as far down as they are is pretty bad. Mind you sacrificing Monaco to have a car that works better everywhere else isn’t a bad thing
Exactly what Ham said post quali interviews, Red Bull can have this pole, Mercedes and Ham are happier to be quicker everywhere else on the calendar. I know Haas weren’t expecting a lot from this weekend, but to be as far down as they are is pretty bad. Mind you sacrificing Monaco to have a car that works better everywhere else isn’t a bad thing
DeltonaS said:
paulguitar said:
DeltonaS said:
It's F1, never been about the 20 best drivers in the world.
Ham's dominance these past 4 years is equally embarrassing.
It is not even remotely ‘embarrassing’.Ham's dominance these past 4 years is equally embarrassing.
Not sure if you are new to the sport, but this is how Formula One works. It was the same for Mansell, Prost, Schumacher, Clark, Hakkinen, Andretti, etc etc. It’s very rare a driver’s title is won with a car that does not also win the constructor’s prize, although it did happen in 2008, when the world champion drove the car that came second in the contractor’s championship.
Want to take a guess as to which driver that was?
And besides, you left out a lot of my post.
The god gifted F1 driver many make of Ham (including Ham himself) isn't reality.
Because the No.1 reason Ham won 4 times in a row is due to that three pointed star (the change in engine regulations which Merc. by far engineered the best).
Ham has a fine career, and all his career moves worked for him.
k all (as you well know), been dissected ad nauseam (as you well know).Hamilton didn't win the championship 4 times in a row, Rosberg won one, remember, you're also ignoring the fact that in 2 of those 4 years the title was decided in the last race.
civicduty said:
Speed Badger said:
I'm predicting Vettel will go to McLaren to replace Alonso, Norris will replace Vandoorne, Ricciardo will go to Ferrari with Raikkonen. Alonso to Indycar & WEC.
Apart from Vettel’s contract with Ferrari runs until end of 2020. Norfolkit said:
DeltonaS said:
paulguitar said:
DeltonaS said:
It's F1, never been about the 20 best drivers in the world.
Ham's dominance these past 4 years is equally embarrassing.
It is not even remotely ‘embarrassing’.Ham's dominance these past 4 years is equally embarrassing.
Not sure if you are new to the sport, but this is how Formula One works. It was the same for Mansell, Prost, Schumacher, Clark, Hakkinen, Andretti, etc etc. It’s very rare a driver’s title is won with a car that does not also win the constructor’s prize, although it did happen in 2008, when the world champion drove the car that came second in the contractor’s championship.
Want to take a guess as to which driver that was?
And besides, you left out a lot of my post.
The god gifted F1 driver many make of Ham (including Ham himself) isn't reality.
Because the No.1 reason Ham won 4 times in a row is due to that three pointed star (the change in engine regulations which Merc. by far engineered the best).
Ham has a fine career, and all his career moves worked for him.
k all (as you well know), been dissected ad nauseam (as you well know).Hamilton didn't win the championship 4 times in a row, Rosberg won one, remember, you're also ignoring the fact that in 2 of those 4 years the title was decided in the last race.
ash73 said:
Which Sky pundit are you?
http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11380514/wh...
I came out as Ted. Must have been the sandals
Mmm. So am I. Could be worse (Crofty).http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11380514/wh...
I came out as Ted. Must have been the sandals
Verstappen is a driver who is currently stting on his own career which is a shame because he is clearly hugely talented. What a prat for missing qualifying, breaking his car and now starting right at the back of the grid when he was in the best car this weekend.
Was it really so important to set the faster time than Danny in FP3. The Aussi must be laughing as the boy is beating himself before they even spin the wheels.
tting on his own career which is a shame because he is clearly hugely talented. What a prat for missing qualifying, breaking his car and now starting right at the back of the grid when he was in the best car this weekend.Was it really so important to set the faster time than Danny in FP3. The Aussi must be laughing as the boy is beating himself before they even spin the wheels.
Started as he means to go on - https://youtu.be/HYlBeawGn6s?t=65
There will be safety cars tomorrow, looking at the grid, I'm going to make a wild prediction that it will be the back 3 rows involved. Verstappen will want through, Magnusson isn't afraid to get his elbows out, Grosjean, well who knows what Grosjean will do
. Other than that, Ferrari vs Mercedes for podium places, and Riccardo wins it lights to flag.HustleRussell said:
Verstappen has an incredible talent but thus far he doesn’t have the brains to capitalise. His team mate has been showing him how to score points for two full seasons now but Max seems to be too pig headed to learn from him.
I think most people recognise that he is very talented - as I said earlier in the thread, I think that's what is keeping his seat. A lesser driver would have been demoted now, like Kvyat was. Perhaps Verstappen is currently mentally broken?
glazbagun said:
Is Ferrari possible? Vettel probably wouldn't welcome him after his time at RB, but Ferrari might be unforgiving of Sebs failures last year. Sebastian seems to still get on OK with his old team, but has had lots of problems with Max, so I can't see a straight swap being an option.
McLaren would be a step back and Mercedes might be happy enough with their 1-2 drivers after the headache they had with Ham and Ros.
I doubt Vettel or Hamilton would want Ricciardo in the same team.McLaren would be a step back and Mercedes might be happy enough with their 1-2 drivers after the headache they had with Ham and Ros.
Hamilton still has not signed his contract so you just never know.
paulguitar said:
DeltonaS said:
Timo Glock.
If you think there was anything suspicious or gifted about Glock and Brazil 2008, you simply reveal that you have no understanding of this sport whatsoever. Your other glaring errors seem to support that too. 
My point was obviously that the diff. between Louise winning a WDC that year and losing one was by a fine margin.
And I mean a really, really, really fine margin.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
I think most people recognise that he is very talented - as I said earlier in the thread, I think that's what is keeping his seat. A lesser driver would have been demoted now, like Kvyat was.
Perhaps Verstappen is currently mentally broken?
I think Jos Verstappen has been racing for Red Bull in 2018.Perhaps Verstappen is currently mentally broken?
Clockwork Cupcake said:
HustleRussell said:
Verstappen has an incredible talent but thus far he doesn’t have the brains to capitalise. His team mate has been showing him how to score points for two full seasons now but Max seems to be too pig headed to learn from him.
I think most people recognise that he is very talented - as I said earlier in the thread, I think that's what is keeping his seat. A lesser driver would have been demoted now, like Kvyat was. Perhaps Verstappen is currently mentally broken?
To demote Max now would mean Marco admitting he was wrong (again) in choosing drivers.
And that's unlikely to happen.
AW111 said:
The other thing in his favour is the egos in Red Bull management.
To demote Max now would mean Marco admitting he was wrong (again) in choosing drivers.
And that's unlikely to happen.
I don’t think he cares what people think of his decisions. Based on Max’s performance at the time it was the right choice.To demote Max now would mean Marco admitting he was wrong (again) in choosing drivers.
And that's unlikely to happen.
DeltonaS said:
paulguitar said:
DeltonaS said:
Timo Glock.
If you think there was anything suspicious or gifted about Glock and Brazil 2008, you simply reveal that you have no understanding of this sport whatsoever. Your other glaring errors seem to support that too. My point was obviously that the diff. between Louise winning a WDC that year and losing one was by a fine margin.
And I mean a really, really, really fine margin.
Who's 'Louise'?
What are you drinking? I want some!
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