Every team fouls up once in a while. Just look at Ferrari. They screw up more than the other big teams, but have the luxury of being who they are.
The (2nd) Official 2016 F1 thread
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Since we don't have a dedicated MotoGP thread, I thought it'd be appropriate to post here since it's the only active thread about motorsports.
Moto2 rider, Luis Salom died today after he crashed during a practice session. RIP Luis.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/36447935
Moto2 rider, Luis Salom died today after he crashed during a practice session. RIP Luis.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/36447935
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May he rest in peace.
fastaussie
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nice one Rebel, good show of respect...
Re Salom's accident, the bike data suggests the following chain of events.
At the corner on which he fell, there is a bump in the bitumen on corner entry.
On a normal lap, the rider is off the brakes and turning in when the bike hits the bump. On the fateful lap, an out lap for Salom, he was on the brakes into the corner later, due to a lower terminal speed approaching that corner. When the bike hit the bump, with the brake still on, the front tyre washed out and dumped the rider onto the track.
On such minute detail bike racers live and die. RIP.
At the corner on which he fell, there is a bump in the bitumen on corner entry.
On a normal lap, the rider is off the brakes and turning in when the bike hits the bump. On the fateful lap, an out lap for Salom, he was on the brakes into the corner later, due to a lower terminal speed approaching that corner. When the bike hit the bump, with the brake still on, the front tyre washed out and dumped the rider onto the track.
On such minute detail bike racers live and die. RIP.
Am I the only one here who kindly wishes MotoGP should be on a separate thread? There are very few threads on the General Motorsports subforum and, with all due respect to MotoGP ardent fans, it would not hurt to start a separate one. Afterall, our thread is clearly F1 focused and titled.
Agreed !!
fastaussie
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would it be too much to ask for another Mercedes pile-up on the first lap? :biggrin:
the last time i mentioned it, it actually happened!
the last time i mentioned it, it actually happened!
Cold here in Montreal, with rain forecast...so it will be an interesting race.
Lewis, seem to have the edge...
Bram
Lewis, seem to have the edge...
Bram
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43 down to 9 points difference in two races go Lewis! the season is getting better with a few teams closing the gap could be quite interesting before long with all these upgrades coming along
Agree. I think with 3/4 of the season still to be run, it is going to be interesting and closer.
F1 being a drivers championship first, I cant help but being increasingly sorry for Alonso. He is regarded by his peers and in F1 circles as one of the fastest and best but his legacy is getting close to beng irrepairably hurt by Honda. One and a half season into it and Honda is still failing miserably.
F1 being a drivers championship first, I cant help but being increasingly sorry for Alonso. He is regarded by his peers and in F1 circles as one of the fastest and best but his legacy is getting close to beng irrepairably hurt by Honda. One and a half season into it and Honda is still failing miserably.
fastaussie
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it could be better!
i feel bad for Alonso also. there's only so many good years at the top, and he's wasting several of his last ones...
i feel bad for Alonso also. there's only so many good years at the top, and he's wasting several of his last ones...
yeah got to agree on Alonso everyone else has a bit more time for the other manufacturers to catch up, hopefully Honda pull it together for next year and the way they are going it looks good but will it be enough however the gap is closing for everyone so its not going to be as bad to watch next year as there could be 4 teams in the running not just one
I would like to see that more than anything else. Several teams duking it out at the front.
Yeah, Lewsi did a great Job, managing those Soft tires for 30 + laps around the Montreal circuit, the last ten laps the Left front tire was showing sign of graining, but He was still able to hold off Vettle with newer tires.
Merc does not have it all their way as it stand today, so it great that Ferrari and Red Bull are improving their package. It should be an exciting rest of the season with these teams improving.
Bram
Merc does not have it all their way as it stand today, so it great that Ferrari and Red Bull are improving their package. It should be an exciting rest of the season with these teams improving.
Bram
Max is the man!!! The way he made his car as wide as the track to keep Cry Baby Nico behind. Amazing drive by Max. I was waiting for the excuses to fly come interview time with Rosberg, and he wasn't short on them either.
On the first lap I thought it was Lewis who hit Nico, but after the replays it showed Lewis having and holding the preferred line with no where for poor Nico to go.
What an amazing start by Vettel as well. Blew the doors right of the Mercs.
On the first lap I thought it was Lewis who hit Nico, but after the replays it showed Lewis having and holding the preferred line with no where for poor Nico to go.
What an amazing start by Vettel as well. Blew the doors right of the Mercs.
How does Baku afford a formula1 race? Do the cigarette companies pay that much? Or is it oil money there? The US GP needs govt subsidies to get by, several million dollars.
The muster, came with BIG dollars...did you Guys notice the grand stand were half empty, and no one were on their balcony watching the race.
My prediction is that this race will br dropped next year or soon after.
Bram
My prediction is that this race will br dropped next year or soon after.
Bram
i don't know if i'm just exhausted from EDC/Vegas, but damn, that looked like a boring race to me. Congrats to Checo for another podium finish. HA! LewHam, no win for you!
