F1 2025: Australian GP - Melbourne (Mar 16)

RichardInCA · 03-15-2025, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Also, I think so far, Alb and Sai are about equal with the edge to Alb.

Hadjar looks pretty damn good and Bor as well.

I think Albon has shown he can be great in fits and starts, but it’ll be interesting to see if he can be consistent. Sainz may well be the better long bet here. Wonderful to see them in the fight either way, and I’m excited to see what Hadjar can do.

Artemis · 03-15-2025, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

The main thing is anti MAX Herbert has been told to leave the F1 stewards (as well as Mayer who had conflict of interest.)

Herbert has been kicked out. But he left a 12 months "heritage" for Verstappen.

Nov 2023 - 2024:

Nov 18, 2023 - 2023 Las Vegas GP: forcing Leclerc off the track at Turn 1
- 5 second time penalty - 2 penalty points - expiry on Nov 18, 2024
- FIA stewards: Garry Connelly - Loïc Bacquelaine - Derek Warwick - Dennis Dean
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...he%20track.pdf
June 30, 2024 - 2024 Austrian GP: collision with Norris at Turn 3
- 10 second time penalty - 2 penalty points - expiry on June 30, 2025
- FIA stewards: Felix Holter - Matthew Selley - Johnny Herbert - Wilhelm Singer
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...0collision.pdf
Sep 20, 2024 - 2024 Singapore GP: use of language "the car was f**ked" to describe his car, during the FIA Thursday Driver Press Conference, which is generally considered "coarse, rude" or may "cause offense" and is not considered suitable for broadcast
- obligation to accomplish some work of public interest - no penalty points
- FIA stewards: Tim Mayer - Mathieu Remmerie - Johnny Herbert - Paul Ng
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...20Language.pdf
Oct 27, 2024 - 2024 Mexico City GP: forcing Norris off the track at Turn 4
- 10 second time penalty - 2 penalty points - expiry on Oct 27, 2025
- FIA stewards: Tim Mayer - Loïc Bacquelaine - Johnny Herbert - Alfonso Oros Trigueros
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...corrected).pdf
Oct 27, 2024 - 2024 Mexico City GP: leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage at Turn 8
- 10 second time penalty - no penalty points - expiry on Oct 27, 2025
- FIA stewards: Tim Mayer - Loïc Bacquelaine - Johnny Herbert - Alfonso Oros Trigueros
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...0advantage.pdf
Nov 2, 2024 - 2024 São Paulo Sprint: 0.63 seconds below the minimum time at VSC End (when the FIA light panels change to green)
- 5 second time penalty - 1 penalty point - expiry on Nov 2, 2025
- FIA stewards: Gerd Ennser - Andrew Mallalieu - Johnny Herbert - Luciano Burti
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...fringement.pdf
  (note: the decision mentions inaccurately "Fact: The driver was above the minimum time at VSC End." - should be corrected as "Fact: The driver was below the minimum time at VSC End.")

wizardofOz · 03-15-2025, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

That's her...oh I mean him

Georgina or GiGi

either is fine, she won't mind..

wizardofOz · 03-15-2025, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

I expect Ferrari will end up seriously regretting their decision to drop Sai.

I think so, he was performing well with Charles last season too

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wizardofOz

I think so, he was performing well with Charles last season too

Sainz won races with Charlie on his side . And Sainz has the Ferrari charisma.
LEW has marketing potency and his fashion doll looks . That's all he has .
Charlie will take him completely down...

Shame on you Ferrari (!)

M5Rick · 03-15-2025, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Herbert has been kicked out. But he left a 12 months "heritage" for Verstappen.

Nov 2023 - 2024:

Nov 18, 2023 - 2023 Las Vegas GP: forcing Leclerc off the track at Turn 1
- 5 second time penalty - 2 penalty points - expiry on Nov 18, 2024
- FIA stewards: Garry Connelly - Loïc Bacquelaine - Derek Warwick - Dennis Dean
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...he%20track.pdf
June 30, 2024 - 2024 Austrian GP: collision with Norris at Turn 3
- 10 second time penalty - 2 penalty points - expiry on June 30, 2025
- FIA stewards: Felix Holter - Matthew Selley - Johnny Herbert - Wilhelm Singer
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...0collision.pdf
Sep 20, 2024 - 2024 Singapore GP: use of language "the car was f**ked" to describe his car, during the FIA Thursday Driver Press Conference, which is generally considered "coarse, rude" or may "cause offense" and is not considered suitable for broadcast
- obligation to accomplish some work of public interest - no penalty points
- FIA stewards: Tim Mayer - Mathieu Remmerie - Johnny Herbert - Paul Ng
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...20Language.pdf
Oct 27, 2024 - 2024 Mexico City GP: forcing Norris off the track at Turn 4
- 10 second time penalty - 2 penalty points - expiry on Oct 27, 2025
- FIA stewards: Tim Mayer - Loïc Bacquelaine - Johnny Herbert - Alfonso Oros Trigueros
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...corrected).pdf
Oct 27, 2024 - 2024 Mexico City GP: leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage at Turn 8
- 10 second time penalty - no penalty points - expiry on Oct 27, 2025
- FIA stewards: Tim Mayer - Loïc Bacquelaine - Johnny Herbert - Alfonso Oros Trigueros
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...0advantage.pdf
Nov 2, 2024 - 2024 São Paulo Sprint: 0.63 seconds below the minimum time at VSC End (when the FIA light panels change to green)
- 5 second time penalty - 1 penalty point - expiry on Nov 2, 2025
- FIA stewards: Gerd Ennser - Andrew Mallalieu - Johnny Herbert - Luciano Burti
- Decision file: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi...fringement.pdf
  (note: the decision mentions inaccurately "Fact: The driver was above the minimum time at VSC End." - should be corrected as "Fact: The driver was below the minimum time at VSC End.")

Herberts mate Hill was also given his marching orders from Sky for his criticism of MAX's driving more than once.

Killed by Death · 03-15-2025, 02:40 PM

Freaking Ferrari, same old same old

One step forward, three steps back

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Freaking Ferrari, same old same old

One step forward, three steps back

Earlier today I heard Ferrari ran the qualifying with a rain setup .

G30M · 03-15-2025, 03:11 PM

spine tingling moment watching Yuki's P5 lap. while the TV was showing a whole lot of nothing, Yuki did an amazing lap.

the Vcarb is super balanced. the lap looked boring (no oversteer no understeer no sliding no corrections), he hit every apex, and P5!

he really should be in the RB.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Herberts mate Hill was also given his marching orders from Sky for his criticism of MAX's driving more than once.

Melbourne (15 min. ago)

M5Rick · 03-15-2025, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Melbourne (15 min. ago)

It's started then

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

It's started then

Yeah . It looks like

HeelToeShift · 03-15-2025, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardInCA

I think Albon has shown he can be great in fits and starts, but it’ll be interesting to see if he can be consistent. Sainz may well be the better long bet here. Wonderful to see them in the fight either way, and I’m excited to see what Hadjar can do.

I dont think Sai was all that consistent during his years at Ferrari. He was very up and down and despite a great start to 2024 Lec beat him handily. He is a great driver, but I also think Alb is too.
So far, the rookies, I include Law/Bea in that group are all over the place. Kimi didnt really impress given all the hype esp when Rus put it P4 but that doesnt mean he isnt a talented guy as he does seem to be good but I dont think given how competitive his car is, he impressed the way Max did in his first RB start - which wasnt nearly as good of an overall car in the pecking order. Limited sample size but what I can glean from what I've seen so far.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by G30M

spine tingling moment watching Yuki's P5 lap. while the TV was showing a whole lot of nothing, Yuki did an amazing lap.

the Vcarb is super balanced. the lap looked boring (no oversteer no understeer no sliding no corrections), he hit every apex, and P5!

he really should be in the RB.

It's too early to judge and to swap seats . But yeah , Yuki improved a lot and he's the right man when needed ..

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

It's started then

T1 ...Tomorrow in the rain (!)

=> https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank...rain_forecast/

Killed by Death · 03-15-2025, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Earlier today I heard Ferrari ran the qualifying with a rain setup .

Doubt they would be that smart. IF they did it won't rain a drop #FerrariThings

M5Rick · 03-15-2025, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

T1 ...Tomorrow in the rain (!)

=> https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank...rain_forecast/

Looks about right for the Champs de Elysses in the rush hour

Essex man Ollie will be given a brow beat by Gene to stay out of trouble as he is already an engine and gearbox down from the crash?

M5Rick · 03-15-2025, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Doubt they would be that smart. IF they did it won't rain a drop #FerrariThings

I'm sure on the ball Charlie can pull something out of the bag whatever.

E86Z4MC · 03-15-2025, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by G30M

spine tingling moment watching Yuki's P5 lap. while the TV was showing a whole lot of nothing, Yuki did an amazing lap.

the Vcarb is super balanced. the lap looked boring (no oversteer no understeer no sliding no corrections), he hit every apex, and P5!

he really should be in the RB.

Which would likely make for worse team dynamics at rb. Not disagreeing, but not giving him the seat wasn't surprising, unfortunately.

I'm a Yuki fan

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Doubt they would be that smart. IF they did it won't rain a drop #FerrariThings

Think , you didn't see my post # 186 => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=186

If they did it . It was a gamble , but at this moment it looks like they won .

I heard they ran with more wing , to get more downforce and grip in the rain .

But I think , Turn 1 is for MAX...

///M Power-Belgium · 03-15-2025, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm sure on the ball Charlie can pull something out of the bag whatever.

If I wasn't a MAX Die-Hard fan . I'd die for Charlie ...

God bless both drivers tomorrow in the rain (!)

M5Rick · 03-15-2025, 04:35 PM

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If I wasn't a MAX Die-Hard fan . I'd die for Charlie ...

God bless both drivers tomorrow in the rain (!)

That's why I say Charlie and Max in the same team would be dream team.. Ferrari or RBR.

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