2021 Formula 1 Season

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I thought the Aston Martin's were going to qualify better than 10th. Also thought McLaren were going to be stronger too. Gaslys really stick it to Red Bull with his efforts lately.

But I think I agree with Red Bulls boss, Gasly likely succeeds better in Alpha Taurus environment.

I suspect he could switch over to Alpine eventually.

They were saying before FP2 that Aston was going to struggle with downforce. Apparently the low rake cars were affected the most with the changes to the floor.

[FLAMESRULE]

Originally Posted by jayswin

K, definitely coming by this week to collect the prize. Any side wagers this season? Me and Flamesrule were the only ones last year, which seemed weird.

I'm down for the same Lance Stroll finishes top ten in final standings wager if you want?

Yessir, I'll do it. Although I think he's likely top 8...I put down some wager ideas as well.
1 - Williams scores more than 3 pts
2 - Perez finishes within 30pts of Verstappen...although I may regret that one after the terrible RBR call to leave him on mediums left him out of Q3
3 - Alpha Tauri finishes top 6 constructor...

[FLAMESRULE]

Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

I think I missed the cutoff for entry this year, and I would likely forget to enter my picks every week anyway but I’ll play for fun

Hamilton
Verstappen
Bottas
Gasly
Ricciardo
Leclerc
Perez
Norris
Sainz
Stroll

Deadline for entries if you want some prizes is $10 and will keep that open until Race 4 weekend. So let me know.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I thought the Aston Martin's were going to qualify better than 10th. Also thought McLaren were going to be stronger too. Gaslys really stick it to Red Bull with his efforts lately.

But I think I agree with Red Bulls boss, Gasly likely succeeds better in Alpha Taurus environment.

I suspect he could switch over to Alpine eventually.

I get that Red Bull is unapologetic in their strategy of that second Red Bull seat being a full on pressure packed audition. But seeing Gasly do so well after and seeing Albon do so well before then fizzle out under the pressure, do they eventually reevaluate and realize that maybe they're going about it wrong?

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

They were saying before FP2 that Aston was going to struggle with downforce. Apparently the low rake cars were affected the most with the changes to the floor.

Yup they're going to struggle in the wind too. Plus Vettel getting screwed in qualifying by Mazespin.

I think they'll be fine, I figured they'd come out of the gates slow and build as the season goes on

[speede5]

Originally Posted by jayswin

I get that Red Bull is unapologetic in their strategy of that second Red Bull seat being a full on pressure packed audition. But seeing Gasly do so well after and seeing Albon do so well before then fizzle out under the pressure, do they eventually reevaluate and realize that maybe they're going about it wrong?

I can't see it, that is how Red Bull operates in all their endevours. It's like a company mantra to keep people giving 110% because they are always on the chopping block.

[Fuzz]

How lucky are we to have Hamilton, Vettel, Alonso and Raikonen as world champions, up against guys like Verstappen, Ricciardo, Sainz, Perrez, LeClerc and Bottas? Gonna be a great season.

[jayswin]

Really cool to have Alonso back. I hope he pushes some of these guys.

[Nandric]

Im super stoked to watch this race as my wife and I just finished binging Drive to Survive last night and we are definitely hooked!

[FurnaceFace]

Ok, I’m in. Take my money.

Now I wish there was an easy way to watch this. I’m always annoyed when TSN throws the biggest motor sport in the world on their upper numbers.

[btimbit]

Mazespin sure didn't last long

[Nsd1]

Max had the win, great drive by Hamilton at the end.

Also nice to see Perez work up to P5 after starting from pit lane.

[scotty2hotty]

Yep - that was Verstappen’s win to take. Just couldn’t pull it off.

[Johnny Makarov]

So stupid for him to give the place back right away. He should have gave it back on the straight and then get in his slipstream.

[dammage79]

Yuki Tsunoda is going to be a fixture in the WC battle in the future. Dudes cool as a cucumber but aggressive at the right times. Massively impressed with his drive today.

Man F1 does a lot of foreshadowing. Oooo turn 4 mercs are using it to the advantage.... warns Hamilton....Verstappen passes Hamilton for the lead and has to give it back...
Hamilton:"I've been using the turn the whole race and they warn me now??"

Also Hamilton :" Not fair he passed me!"
Meh. Whatever, just funny how it unfolds.

Big Norris fan. I think he gets at least 1 win this year. Glad Ferrari are back in the mix too, adds some grit to the midfield.

Might be a good f1 season overall finally. RB look to have the horses to push the Mercs to their limits and break them once in a while. And they have a clear pit advantage.

[btimbit]

Not the result I wanted or predicted but it was exciting as hell until the final lap, at the the end of the day that's all I want

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by jayswin

1. Hamilton Hamilton
2. Bottas Verstappen
3. Vertsappen Bottas
4. Leclerc Norris
5. Sainz Perez
6. Norris Leclerc
7.Stroll Ricciardo
8. Ricciardo Sainz
9. Perez Tsonoda
10.Tsunoda Stroll

Holy **** what a tragic outcome. I literally picked every top ten finisher correctly...in the wrong slots.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by TimSJ

Hamilton
Verstappen
Bottas
Riccardo
Perez
norris
Sainz
Leclerc
Alonso
Vettel

4 correct, nice work!

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Holy **** what a tragic outcome. I literally picked every top ten finisher correctly...in the wrong slots.

I feel your pain. Think I guessed 8/10 top 10 but only 4/10 in the correct slot. But if I flipped Verstappen and Hamilton, and Perez and Leclerc, I would've had the top 8 perfect. Le sigh

[jayswin]

Side bets: @Jayswin...Stroll finishes 8th or worse, $20...@anyone, Perez finishes within 26pts (1 race win) of Verstappen.

Shoot, Flamesrule I didn't see that you had actually offered up this wager on page 2 of the thread. Then I offered Stroll finishing top 10, which you took.

I'd be good with splitting the difference and calling it "Stroll finishes 9th or better" and I win.