F1 Racing

[Tank]

1 minute ago, Slegnaac said:

If there was one I would say it is the Grand Prix at Monico.

This weekend.

 

On 5/23/2023 at 2:53 PM, PattyD22 said:

I’d assume not, but these ladies might.

if these two are going to be there, i'm tuning in.

[Tank]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

Indy racing doesn't have a championship event. 

technically correct, but i think all would agree that the indy 500 is pretty much their super bowl. 

 

*with apologies to the milwaukee 300

[Lou]

Not technically correct.

Correct.

[Slegnaac]

@Tank if you have the ESPN app you can watch the two practice sessions that have all ready occurred at Monaco this weekend.

Qualifying will be on ESPN Saturday May 27 at 6:55 AM PDT.

The race will be shown on ESPN Sunday at 4 PM PDT.  This is a delayed telecast.

[Tank]

1 hour ago, Slegnaac said:

@Tank if you have the ESPN app you can watch the two practice sessions that have all ready occurred at Monaco this weekend.

Qualifying will be on ESPN Saturday May 27 at 6:55 AM PDT.

The race will be shown on ESPN Sunday at 4 PM PDT.  This is a delayed telecast.

thanks. too busy working on grades (graduation is next week). saturday is my day of worship plus a sleep in day, so tv is out. i'll try to catch it on sunday.

[Lou]

This could be a race where a team other than Red Bull wins. RB won't have the advantage of long straightaways, especially ones where they get to utilize DRS.

Alonso could benefit.

[Lou]

Qualifying is crucial at Monaco.  Grid position is everything.

[Lou]

Best qualifying session I've ever seen. 

[Slegnaac]

9 hours ago, Lou said:

Best qualifying session I've ever seen. 

How there aren't any rear-end crashes at that course is amazing. 

@Tank The race is live on ABC at 4:30 AM Sunday.

4 PM on ESPNews 

7 PM on ESPN2

[Tank]

thanks for the heads up on things. was able to watch about the last 15 minutes of the race yesterday. the one thing i haven't liked about F1 racing is that they don't get many opportunites to really open up and hit the gas, and those types of cars seems like the wrong fit for a race through city streets. 

one of the big appeals to me about indy cars is that they are built for speed, and they get to spend the majority of the race just pushing the gas and going as fast as the car will carry them.

i'll watch again and see if i feel any different after watching them.

[Lou]

5 minutes ago, Tank said:

thanks for the heads up on things. was able to watch about the last 15 minutes of the race yesterday. the one thing i haven't liked about F1 racing is that they don't get many opportunites to really open up and hit the gas, and those types of cars seems like the wrong fit for a race through city streets. 

one of the big appeals to me about indy cars is that they are built for speed, and they get to spend the majority of the race just pushing the gas and going as fast as the car will carry them.

i'll watch again and see if i feel any different after watching them.

That's Monaco. Great scenery but not great racing.

[PattyD22]

On 5/23/2023 at 2:53 PM, PattyD22 said:

I’d assume not, but these ladies might.

 

2 hours ago, Lou said:

That's Monaco. Great scenery but not great racing.

Yep.  Pretty much nailed it

[Slegnaac]

It looks like no one will have a chance to beat Verstappen and Red Bull this season.

It is crazy how much better their car is each and every race.

It was funny to hear George Russell's radio conversation during the race where he reported seeing light rain at turn 5.  Several laps layer he asked if any other drivers had reported seeing rain.  None had.  Which made George realize that he was seeing sweat on his visor and thought is was raining.

[Slegnaac]

Track limits penalties galore this week.  

Spoiler

It is just unreal how much faster the Red Bull cars are.

Perez started at the back of the pack and easily finished in 3rd place.

Verstappen's finish was never really in doubt.  He was so far ahead he had time to pit and get fresh tires with 2 laps to go.

Norris looked good in the upgraded McClaren. 

 

[Slegnaac]

Daniel Ricciardo making his first start in 2023.  He is driving for Alpha Tauri this week at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Red Bull can lock up the Contractors champion this week.  However,  they way Perez looked during P1 and P2, I don't think it happens.

[Slegnaac]

Brutal conditions at the F1 Grand Prix at Qatar today.

90 degree F heat with 70% humidity. 

 

https://theathletic.com/4942349/2023/10/08/qatar-grand-prix-heat-driver-reactions/

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Anyone going to Vegas? 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

19 hours ago, The Ghost of Bob Starr said:

Anyone going to Vegas? 

Bring lots of money if you are. Ticket prices are astronomical, and some of the hotels are requiring a minimum four night stay at adjusted event prices.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

On 11/12/2023 at 10:43 PM, Vegas Halo Fan said:

Bring lots of money if you are. Ticket prices are astronomical, and some of the hotels are requiring a minimum four night stay at adjusted event prices.

Room prices falling harder than Angels chances of resigning Shohei.  Anyone that gambles can get comped now this weekend. 
 

Tickets are still another deal. Still at 700 for Saturday.  

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Nothing like cement around a manhole to screw up the session. 

[Tank]

and the race is starting at 10 pm pacific so it's in prime time over in europe (or something to that effect). 

[PattyD22]

I can only imagine that @Louis looking down today watching this F1 race and watching his beloved Bruins in the same day and thinking, “it doesn’t get much better than this.”

Miss you buddy.

Edited November 19, 2023 by PattyD22

[Jay]

I DVR'd the race and watched this morning. Nice pass by Leclerc on the final lap to take 2nd.

 

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I found it anticlimactic that Verstappen had a lead that was insurmountable.  

[Slegnaac]

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