2019 F1

[Preds Partisan]

Looks like one point for fastest lap (if that driver is in the top ten) will be put in place for next weekend in Australia. Last seen in F1 back in 1959. If the resports are correct, this kind of came about as a result of the extensive fan surveys F1 sends out about what we'd like to see.

 

[Paris in Flames]

The new F1 docu-series dropped on Netflix today.

I'm 1.5 episodes in and its really good so far.

 

[Siamese Dream]

I think Guenther Steiner is my new favourite person in F1

 

[Paris in Flames]

"I reckon Grosjean isn't coming around turn 1"

....he showed them!

By making it all the way to turn 3.

Daniel being the star is obvious. Contract situation. Charming guy...but it seems like a lot of the commentary and talking heads downplays how good Max actually is/was.

 

[Kane One]

Looks like one point for fastest lap (if that driver is in the top ten) will be put in place for next weekend in Australia. Last seen in F1 back in 1959. If the resports are correct, this kind of came about as a result of the extensive fan surveys F1 sends out about what we'd like to see.

What other items were on these surveys?

 

[Preds Partisan]

What other items were on these surveys?

What's NOT on the surveys? They send me one or two surveys every week to the point were I do not have time to answer them all. They ask questions about everything related to F1 from TV coverage to racing to website design to advertising to race day experiences.

As far as your question about the fastest lap point, they asked about refueling, standing restarts, extra tire changes, inverted starting grid, revamped points, etc.

It's called F1 Fan Voice if you want to sign up. At least the new people in charge are asking for input unlike the previous regime.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Finished the Netflix series today and would strongly recommend it to everybody if you haven't watched it yet.

Only issues I had is Ferrari (predictably) didn't allow the cameras access (nor did Mercedes) so there was no focus on Kimi's win and that would have amazing footage and insight into the behind the scenes fall out.

I also feel it really downplayed Max as a talent and kinda painted him as just an undeserved chosen one.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Finished the Netflix series today and would strongly recommend it to everybody if you haven't watched it yet.

Only issues I had is Ferrari (predictably) didn't allow the cameras access (nor did Mercedes) so there was no focus on Kimi's win and that would have amazing footage and insight into the behind the scenes fall out.

I also feel it really downplayed Max as a talent and kinda painted him as just an undeserved chosen one.

What is Netflix series called?

 

[Ivan13]

What is Netflix series called?

Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Netflix Official Site

 

[JoVel]

Finished the Netflix series today and would strongly recommend it to everybody if you haven't watched it yet.

Only issues I had is Ferrari (predictably) didn't allow the cameras access (nor did Mercedes) so there was no focus on Kimi's win and that would have amazing footage and insight into the behind the scenes fall out.

I also feel it really downplayed Max as a talent and kinda painted him as just an undeserved chosen one.

Might have to finally get my free trial.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Might have to finally get my free trial.

Strongly recommended.

It's 10 episodes and they range from 27 minutes to..40 minutes so it's not a huge commitment either. Left me wanting more and definitely got me in the mood for the start of the season.

 

[JoVel]

Looks like one point for fastest lap (if that driver is in the top ten) will be put in place for next weekend in Australia. Last seen in F1 back in 1959. If the resports are correct, this kind of came about as a result of the extensive fan surveys F1 sends out about what we'd like to see.

Doesn't get awarded at all if the fastest lap goes to someone outside the top 10. In other words, if the fastest lap is going to Hamilton, they're going to call Kimi or Giovinazzi in from like P13 a few laps before the end.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

RIP Charlie Whiting Race Director since 1997 for FIA 1952-2019

 

[SoupyFIN]

Doesn't get awarded at all if the fastest lap goes to someone outside the top 10. In other words, if the fastest lap is going to Hamilton, they're going to call Kimi or Giovinazzi in from like P13 a few laps before the end.

Well that's dumb, they should've done it like in F2 where it goes to the fastest lap among the top10.

 

[Preds Partisan]

Pretty shocked about Charlie's death, especially right before the GP. I can't imagine there are too many officials in any sport more respected, even if they disagreed from time to time, than Charlie. Has to be a big emotional blow to the teams and drivers.

Michael Masi, former deputy, is taking over Charlie's roles. Masi is also taking over as race director for F2 and F3.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Well that's dumb, they should've done it like in F2 where it goes to the fastest lap among the top10.

I agree.

As it's been mentioned I think this is just going to create scenarios where B teams pit late in the race to take a run at stealing the single point from somebody fighting against their A team.

Kyvat gonna set a record 18 Fastest Laps.

 

[Paris in Flames]

If practice pace is any indication, both Williams cars are going to be a lap down roughly 4 laps into the season.

 

[JetsFan815]

I won't be watching more Mercedes domination. It's amazing how bad F1 has been competitively for so long and nothing has been done about it. I've been watching Formula E on YouTube- a much better product than F1 with some actual competitive racing and tons of action.

 

[MXD]

I won't be watching more Mercedes domination. It's amazing how bad F1 has been competitively for so long and nothing has been done about it. I've been watching Formula E on YouTube- a much better product than F1 with some actual competitive racing and tons of action.

To be honest, F1.5 promise to be really competitive. The two Q1 knockouts (Stroll and Sainz) were really close to make it, and that was despite being slowed down by other cars.

 

[SoupyFIN]

If Gasly continues to do poorly, it would complete the Kvyat saga if those two switched seats, again.

 

[Paris in Flames]

To be honest, F1.5 promise to be really competitive. The two Q1 knockouts (Stroll and Sainz) were really close to make it, and that was despite being slowed down by other cars.

I agree. The midfield stuff should be fantastic. Both Stroll and Sainz probably deserve and had the pace to be in Q2 but really I think the battles are wide open beyond the obvious top 6 (which might not even be 6 if Gasly is gonna stay in the bottom 5 despite a top 3 car)

 

[MXD]

If Gasly continues to do poorly, it would complete the Kvyat saga if those two switched seats, again.

I agree. The midfield stuff should be fantastic. Both Stroll and Sainz probably deserve and had the pace to be in Q2 but really I think the battles are wide open beyond the obvious top 6 (which might not even be 6 if Gasly is gonna stay in the bottom 5 despite a top 3 car)

While it's not certain that Gasly would've made the Top-6, but let's not forget that he only did one "run", and a somewhat early one at that.

But I do indeed expect Gasly to often end up 6th this season, both due to being on the what's probably the worse F1 car (as opposed to F1.5 car) and the worse F1 driver.

 

[Preds Partisan]

If I'm reading the timing sheets right, every team not named Williams is quicker in 2019 than 2018 after qualifying. Impressive engineering after the new aero rules.

 

[Kane One]

Q1 was really exciting. Then Mercedes showed how much faster than Ferrari are and now I’m thinking we’re in for another Mercedes championship.

 

[Paris in Flames]

If you remove Mercedes and Williams from it, the Q1 qualifying is actually insane.