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Grand Prix thread GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2022

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Mar 17, 2022.

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Who will cross the line first?

Poll closed Mar 19, 2022.
  1. Max Verstappen

    57.1%
  2. Lewis Hamilton

    7.1%
  3. George Russell

    7.1%
  4. Sergio Perez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Lando Norris

    7.1%
  6. Daniel Ricciardo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Charles Leclerc

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Carlos Sainz

    21.4%
  9. Fernando Alonso

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Any Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Justjazz

    Justjazz Well-Known Member

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    Lewis did not look happy today, tense. I would not be surprised to see George outperform Lewis this weekend.
     
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  2. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    The bottom 5 are all Merc PU!!!
     
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  3. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Roll on tomorrow.

    Something has to give shortly
     
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  4. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member
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    Did it last year, but got fairly bored with it so ended up having to invent our own rules to keep it interesting (forced 3 transfers every race).

    There's not enough drivers/teams to create options? Teams all end up very template with probably at most 8 drivers to fill your 5 spots, and up to 3 teams worth considering?

    Compared to Fantasy Premier League, NHL, etc, there's just not enough variety to be smart with.
     
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  5. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Not a bad idea on the transfers. :)
     
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  6. TopClass

    TopClass Well-Known Member

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    Little clue for tomorrow when the wicks are turned up- Mercedes powered cars have a lot left to add, assuming porpoising doesn’t blunt any top speeds!

    1 MAG 320
    2 VER 317
    3 ALO 315
    4 GAS 314
    5 SCH 314
    6 OCO 314
    7 TSU 313
    8 SAI 313
    9 BOT 312
    10 ALB 312
    11 LEC 311
    12 LAT 311
    13 PER 311
    14 ZHO 310
    15 RIC 309
    16 NOR 308
    17 RUS 307
    18 STR 306
    19 HUL 303
    20 HAM 289
     
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  7. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Is it the porpoising that's preventing getting up to top speed or they just holding back? That's the question.
     
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  8. eddie_squidd

    eddie_squidd Well-Known Member

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    Maybe it’s both. It’s multi-porpoise.
     
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  9. Mark Blow

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    don’t give up your day job……
     
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  10. Julius Caesar

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    Seems the whole paddock now agrees that Red Bull have the quickest car.

    I guess the proof comes tomorrow, but credit where its due. To be one of the last teams still updating their 2021 car and then seemlessly nailing the new regs is quite a feat.
     
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  11. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Anyone any info on the gaining an advantage overtakes and teams deciding if they give place back?
    Seems mad letting the teams deciding the outcome!
     
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  12. Mark Blow

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    Fred Flinstone in his rockmobile could do a quicker lap than the Merc. Red Bull and probably Ferrari will lap them tomorrow in the race.
     
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  13. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    lol, I guess it was the sandbag causing the porpoising.
     
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  14. TopClass

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    And suddenly out of nowhere, Hamilton finds a setup and goes 2nd!!

    Is this going to be the biggest ****housery in F1 history?! <laugh>
     
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  15. ched999uk

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    They have found the anti porpoising switch on the dash!
     
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  16. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Have FIA forgotten to show times on screen?
     
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  17. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    and he must've lost a few tenths through ten.
    I ****ing hate that corner.
     
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    One thing mentioned regarding yesterday was that Hamilton did not have any DRS in FP2
     
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  19. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Ted and brundle have absolutely spunked themselves.

    They are panting like they've been doing each other for about an hour after Hamilton gets close to verstappen

    You really have to admit that sky is not even close to neutral in any way but sadly dont even support the English teams but rather fawn over mercs and Hamilton.
     
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  20. eddie_squidd

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    Not sure the tone of that was necessary.

    in any case, don’t Mercedes have two British drivers? And last time I checked the cars are made in Brackley and the engines in Brixworth.

    I’m still not really sure what your point is tbh. Seems a bit muddled. Perhaps have a cup of tea and calm the **** down.
     
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