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***Official Formula 1 Discussion Thread***
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Stapel
International Regular
Yeah, it's funny indeed. I've been really into F1 from about 1985 until 2000 or so. Though I've followed things from the sidelines, this year is my comeback year. All due to Max Verstappen of course. Not simply for being Dutch, but mostly for being exceptionally talented.
But both McLarens starting on the last line and a 17-year old kid in a RedBull reserve team car overtaking a Williams and a Ferrari in the last couple of rounds at Francorchamps? Unreal!
Stapel
International Regular
Hmmm, Justin Wilson has died. The former F1 driver crashed this weekend during Indy Car racing. And yesterday, Guy Ligier, the former French F1 racing team owner passed away at 85.
In case anyone is interested. Max and both his parents are from Limburg. In 1839, upon the formal independence of Belgium (de facto independence was in 1830), the province of Limburg was split in two, one becoming Dutch, the other Belgian. Both regions are typically known for bearing relatively more regional pride than national pride. Both are considered backward by the rest of the Flemmish or Dutch. People make stupid jokes about them as well.
I think he has two passports. Anyway, nobody really cares too much. Dutch media has him as Dutch (hey....), Flemmish media as Dutch/Belgian.
In case anyone is interested. Max and both his parents are from Limburg. In 1839, upon the formal independence of Belgium (de facto independence was in 1830), the province of Limburg was split in two, one becoming Dutch, the other Belgian. Both regions are typically known for bearing relatively more regional pride than national pride. Both are considered backward by the rest of the Flemmish or Dutch. People make stupid jokes about them as well.
Stapel
International Regular
This thread really deserves a kick up, not?
I've been watching F1 for 30 years, never ever having the real opportunity to root for a Dutchman, nor feeling the need to. But now there is Max Verstappen. It was crystal clear, halfway last season, that he is a that rare talent from the Schumacher-Senna category. Living up to that is something different though. But he has started to do so yesterday!
Very good race anyway!
I've been watching F1 for 30 years, never ever having the real opportunity to root for a Dutchman, nor feeling the need to. But now there is Max Verstappen. It was crystal clear, halfway last season, that he is a that rare talent from the Schumacher-Senna category. Living up to that is something different though. But he has started to do so yesterday!
Very good race anyway!
cpr
International Coach
You are all reading my excellent in depth analysis over on RealSport -, right? That's why the thread is dead, because I'm saying what everyone is thinking?
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Spanish Grand Prix 2016: Verstappen takes the chequered flag in his RBR debut - RealSport
Spanish Grand Prix 2016: Five things we learned from the race - RealSport
Latest shameless plug from the weekend
Spanish Grand Prix 2016: Verstappen takes the chequered flag in his RBR debut - RealSport
Spanish Grand Prix 2016: Five things we learned from the race - RealSport
cpr
International Coach
and thats why I need someone to proofread my articles....
Stapel
International Regular
It must be said that with 30 laps to go, it was not quite so clear which strategy was better. With the benefit of hindsight....., you're right.
cpr
International Coach
Yeah both teams split the strategy for the same reason, and the 3 stop looked the better bet until the final pit when the new tyres just couldn't close the gap on the front two. Didn't help that by battling each other they weren't able to focus purely on driving. Still, even with 10-15 laps to go it was still one of 4 to win.
Furball
Evil Scotsman
Vettel was never in with a shout of the win because he pitted 2 laps after Verstappen and made no significant inroads.
Ricciardo got absolutely done in though. Absolute amateurism from Red Bull on that front.
Red Bull's engine upgrade will be interesting, they've quietly put together an excellent package this season and I wouldn't be surprised to see them edge out Ferrari for 2nd.
Ricciardo got absolutely done in though. Absolute amateurism from Red Bull on that front.
Red Bull's engine upgrade will be interesting, they've quietly put together an excellent package this season and I wouldn't be surprised to see them edge out Ferrari for 2nd.