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Threadfin · 12-18-20, 12:20 PM

The one wrinkle is that Red Bull won't be standing still. Winter development may indeed take some of the quirks out of the car, and that Perez would be driving a different car than Albon did in some respects. Not apples to apples you know? Albon has talent, but he just isn't consistent enough for a top team. At least not yet. I suspect he'll get another crack at it, maybe at Alpha Tauri again in 2022.

Aside from technical development, I think signing Perez was the best thing Red Bull could have done to close the gap. It seemed like a no-brainer, but the announcement took so long it made you think it wouldn't happen.

The thing I want to see more than anything is a proper title fight for a change. This might be the year.

Jimbuna · 12-18-20, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Threadfin

The thing I want to see more than anything is a proper title fight for a change. This might be the year.

Once again, I find myself agreeing with you....I'm not a big fan of Hamilton but he is certainly the best around atm if not in all F1 history even.

Jimbuna · 12-21-20, 08:20 AM

Buddahaid · 12-24-20, 08:52 PM

In '81 the ambulances had to compete for position...

Buddahaid · 12-31-20, 09:59 AM

Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Sk8mOo0o9.html

Jimbuna · 12-31-20, 02:03 PM

There are rumours the announcement hasn't gone down well in some sporting circles but I personally don't have a problem.

Buddahaid · 12-31-20, 09:16 PM

Meh, footballers are wimps anyway.

Jimbuna · 01-01-21, 10:02 AM

One of the most prominent nay sayers was the six time snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan apparently.

Buddahaid · 01-01-21, 11:43 AM

I can see that but snooker doesn't strike me as a particularly inspirational field of endeavor. Maybe I'm looking at it as more of a pub game and as such less respectable.

Jimbuna · 01-01-21, 12:20 PM

I think all sports depend on the individual perceptions of all sports fans but having said that, I've played a lot of snooker in my lifetime but never driven a F1 car.

Jimbuna · 01-03-21, 08:34 AM

Threadfin · 01-18-21, 03:06 PM

Haha, looks like seat just opened up for Russell

Jimbuna · 01-19-21, 08:19 AM

I'd actually prefer Russell to Bottas tbh.

Threadfin · 01-20-21, 10:18 AM

Agreed. He showed me more in that penultimate race than Bottas did in the entire second half of the season.

There are rumors that Hamilton is seeking a huge pay rise and a three-year deal. Mercedes are balking at the figures, especially in the current Covid climate, and want a shorter deal.

It seemed unthinkable even a month ago, but could Mercedes just cut ties and promote Russell this year? A few weeks ago I would have said no way, but now? That door is cracked open.

Other sources say the deal is already signed and this is all marketing mirrors. F1 is rarely dull

Jimbuna · 01-20-21, 11:04 AM

Not heard anything at this end but I'd like to see Hamilton win one more title and to do that he will need that Mercedes car.

12-18-20, 12:20 PM	#76
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The one wrinkle is that Red Bull won't be standing still. Winter development may indeed take some of the quirks out of the car, and that Perez would be driving a different car than Albon did in some respects. Not apples to apples you know? Albon has talent, but he just isn't consistent enough for a top team. At least not yet. I suspect he'll get another crack at it, maybe at Alpha Tauri again in 2022. Aside from technical development, I think signing Perez was the best thing Red Bull could have done to close the gap. It seemed like a no-brainer, but the announcement took so long it made you think it wouldn't happen. The thing I want to see more than anything is a proper title fight for a change. This might be the year. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

12-21-20, 08:20 AM	#78
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

12-24-20, 08:52 PM	#79
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,552 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	In '81 the ambulances had to compete for position... __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

12-31-20, 09:59 AM	#80
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,552 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Sk8mOo0o9.html __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

12-31-20, 02:03 PM	#81
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There are rumours the announcement hasn't gone down well in some sporting circles but I personally don't have a problem. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

12-31-20, 09:16 PM	#82
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,552 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Meh, footballers are wimps anyway. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

01-01-21, 10:02 AM	#83
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	One of the most prominent nay sayers was the six time snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan apparently. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-01-21, 11:43 AM	#84
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,552 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	I can see that but snooker doesn't strike me as a particularly inspirational field of endeavor. Maybe I'm looking at it as more of a pub game and as such less respectable. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

01-01-21, 12:20 PM	#85
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I think all sports depend on the individual perceptions of all sports fans but having said that, I've played a lot of snooker in my lifetime but never driven a F1 car. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-03-21, 08:34 AM	#86
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-18-21, 03:06 PM	#87
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Haha, looks like seat just opened up for Russell __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

01-19-21, 08:19 AM	#88
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd actually prefer Russell to Bottas tbh. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-20-21, 10:18 AM	#89
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Agreed. He showed me more in that penultimate race than Bottas did in the entire second half of the season. There are rumors that Hamilton is seeking a huge pay rise and a three-year deal. Mercedes are balking at the figures, especially in the current Covid climate, and want a shorter deal. It seemed unthinkable even a month ago, but could Mercedes just cut ties and promote Russell this year? A few weeks ago I would have said no way, but now? That door is cracked open. Other sources say the deal is already signed and this is all marketing mirrors. F1 is rarely dull __________________ What? Behind the rabbit? Last edited by Threadfin; 01-20-21 at 10:32 AM.

01-20-21, 11:04 AM	#90
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not heard anything at this end but I'd like to see Hamilton win one more title and to do that he will need that Mercedes car. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)