The Motorsport Thread 2016

sleeper wrote: Yep, going to Baku for it's first ever race, though I refuse to call it the European GP, it's further east than Baghdad!

JJLehto wrote: sleeper wrote: Baku will be like any race, it'll keep going as long as the promotor keeps throwing silly money at it, and the promotor here is govenrment backed. Shocker Also I always felt the European GP should go to a new track every year, since ya know...it'd be truly European in that case, and could host some one time/specialty ones, go to an older track, test some new places.  It was later I realized the European GP was actually just a vehicle to capitalize on Schumacher, then Alonso, mania That said, cool they are going to Baku, and I would like it to be a one timer so they can try new venues in the future but as you say, all about that $$ especially if gov backed

Actually I think the European GP goes back to the 80's, first run at Brands Hatch in 85 (Mansell's first win) if I remember right. I agree with you about having the European GP movign around every year, would actually be quite cool.

I would be very surprised if Merc don't win both titles this year but Ferrari certainly seem to be very close to them on performance, certainly in race trim at least.

Missed it :(

Edited by JJLehto - April 03 2016 at 12:55

Yeah, seems Ferrari isn't too far off at all, but will they consistently be able to battle for wins, or simply occupy a close yet solid 2nd only? We shall see, I wont assume they can compete until I see it. 

JJLehto wrote: Yeah, seems Ferrari isn't too far off at all, but will they consistently be able to battle for wins, or simply occupy a close yet solid 2nd only? We shall see, I wont assume they can compete until I see it.  Indeed, I wonder if the Vandoorne result is a good sign for McLaren, or just a randomly crazy good race. I have to hope McLaren will be better this year, at least consistently scoring points, but the field seems yet again VERY competitive from top to bottom.  Never heard of this Wehrlein but seems he is off to a hot start. Looks like he is from DTM, seems that series is always producing quality drivers!

Yeah, here's hoping we get a more straightforward run from them in China so we can see how they really stack up. Mind you, China has always been a Merc track so....

The McLaren was definitely good this weekend, Button reckons he would have been fighting for a top 6 if his ERS hadn't packed up, he was just cruising behind Grosjean in the early laps.

As the reigning DTM champion Wehrlein was always going to be one to keep an eye on, I loved the way he just got stuck into the Saubers yesterday, and nearly beat them both (and he did beat both Force India's, who had arguably the worst race I've seen from them for years).

looks like it might be an interesting F1 tomorrow k

Nico on pole. Hmmm interesting!

Vettel should have taken the inside line so there wouldn't have been a space for Kvyat to try and overtake.

At least it wasn't a complete disaster for Kimi, it looked a lot worse before the safety car.


Edited by Vompatti - April 17 2016 at 10:09

Oh sh*t, I know this is a 21 race season but this is a pretty great start for Nico, helped out by Hamilton's not so great luck. Long way to go, but I'm very excited by this start! IF he can maintain his usual form, he may have a realistic shot at the title for once. Obviously Lewis can go on some 8 win streak at any time and a falter from Nico wipes it out, but this is a good start. 

Edited by JJLehto - April 18 2016 at 02:17

Kind of a questionable finish to yesterday's Long Beach GP, as Simon was only issued a warning, which was pretty much a 'good to go' sign, but hey, if it kept Dixy from winning, I'm fine with that. 

And Nico IS off to an amazing start, although I still feel like if Lewis' luck turns around, Nico's in trouble.  I don't really care for either driver, but Nico is just fast, while Lewis is fast AND can overtake like no one else.  If Nico has to actually race anyone, he starts to struggle a bit.  At least Ferrari is trying to make it interesting this year, while McLaren is still kind of embarrassing themselves. Ugh.

And I have to say, the racing in ALL series has been pretty good so far this year.  F1 has been interesting, Indy is still doing their thing and NASCAR's low downforce package has made for some great racing so far!  Hope it keeps up!


Edited by MillsLayne - April 18 2016 at 19:31