[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Sainz will knock both the 13's for six, their car is a piece of trash.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by 3798j

...and clearly there weren't enough laps left (after cleanup) to cycle all backmarkers, plus get the safety car lap. If we're now talking following rules...the race ends under caution.

I'm about done talking 2021. It's in the rear view mirror now. But, maybe they should start cycling backmarkers shortly after they all get settled behind the Safety Car? Say perhaps allowing them to increase speed in sectors not involved in the clean up? It would give them a head start on cycling thru anyway. Maybe give us a few more laps of green flag racing

[Killed by Death]

I never noticed HAAS not displaying an American flag last year. It was banned due to the Russian sponsorship

Rumor is UPS is coming to the rescue

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

It would give them a head start on cycling thru anyway. Maybe give us a few more laps of green flag racing

This is only important if the sc situation is on the end of a race.
And it's a potetial safety hazard if lots of cars have to come from behind, that could take quite some time with the risk entering the danger zone.

I wonder if they will elaborate on the rules in such a detail that it says: "in a sc situation xx laps prior to the end of the race fasten the cycling of the lapped cars"

Really, in the situation of abu dabi GP there is no real ideal scenario:
- call for a red flag is not at hand, the safety situation does not validate to suspend the race.
- finishing a deciding race under sc situation is not ideal, also not for the 2022 GP situation where Sainz and Norris will battle eachother for the win till last race...
- not cycling all the lapped cars in a sc situation is not following the rules and limits lower places that do not battle for the win.

So, being the only 3 possibilities the ones above, I'm not sure Masi picked the wrong one...

[M Hybrid V8]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

This is only important if the sc situation is on the end of a race.
And it's a potetial safety hazard if lots of cars have to come from behind, that could take quite some time with the risk entering the danger zone.

I wonder if they will elaborate on the rules in such a detail that it says: "in a sc situation xx laps prior to the end of the race fasten the cycling of the lapped cars"

Really, in the situation of abu dabi GP there is no real ideal scenario:
- call for a red flag is not at hand, the safety situation does not validate to suspend the race.
- finishing a deciding race under sc situation is not ideal, also not for the 2022 GP situation where Sainz and Norris will battle eachother for the win till last race...
- not cycling all the lapped cars in a sc situation is not following the rules and limits lower places that do not battle for the win.

So, being the only 3 possibilities the ones above, I'm not sure Masi picked the wrong one...

If Masi had the ability to alter the safety car protocol, he also had the ability to alter the red flag protocol. Masi cracked and simply started following the orders Redbull was feeding him over the radio. He should've put on a Redbull uniform because he was acting solely in the interest of that one team.

A race ending behind the SC is not ideal, but it's within the rules. Better to stay within the rules than damage the integrity of the sport and ruin an amazing season.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by iamwingman

I’m hoping they bring KMag back.

Ohhhhh.....Absolutely !
No one ...Ever drove the HAAS car faster than Kevin did ...

So yeah ...Let's give him the HAAS seat back !

And I would be even happier , if Kevin replaced Checo at Red Bull ...

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by M2CS

Better to stay within the rules than damage the integrity of the sport and ruin an amazing season.

I have a different opinion.

Masi's decision only affected Ferrari's chances (and lower classified cars) as Sainz had to deal with lapped cars, and they didn't protest.

Only their protest would have been justified, unlike Merc's protest.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Rumor is UPS is coming to the rescue

Black&gold letter livery?

I'm feeling John Player Special vibes


Senna in a John Player Special Lotus:




https://petrolicious.com/articles/wh...ry-so-alluring

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Oh yes they will, Binotto's smiling like a Cheshire cat haha

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I'm about done talking 2021. It's in the rear view mirror now. But, maybe they should start cycling backmarkers shortly after they all get settled behind the Safety Car? Say perhaps allowing them to increase speed in sectors not involved in the clean up? It would give them a head start on cycling thru anyway. Maybe give us a few more laps of green flag racing

I'm gonna talk about it 'till the cows come home. Probably the best season since 1950

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Ohhhhh.....Absolutely !
No one ...Ever drove the HAAS car faster than Kevin did ...

So yeah ...Let's give him the HAAS seat back !

And I would be even happier , if Kevin replaced Checo at Red Bull ...

Whoa my friend, Checo is loyal.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Whoa my friend, Checo is loyal.

And Checo has proven invaluable in the abu dhabi GP and Max' world title.

Granted, there are probably better drivers as his performance was at times not always that consistent (arguably that the RB car is difficult to drive, we're comparing Checko to Max here...), but some parts of his role he played very well at times that it mattered.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Whoa my friend, Checo is loyal.

Yeah my friend ...

My thoughts :
Checo is too careful and Kevin has the guts !

Think MAX needs more guts on his side to fight vs the German BlitzKrieg.

And HAM said today again : MAX is dirty aggressive bully !

This year HAM started really early with his mind f@ck games ...

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah my friend ...

My thoughts :
Checo is too careful and Kevin has the guts !

Think MAX needs more guts on his side to fight vs the German BlitzKrieg.

And HAM said today again : MAX is dirty aggressive bully !

This year HAM started really early with his mind f@ck games ...

Yeah and Horner has put the record straight saying Wolf is the biggest bully, it was plain to see with wolfs performance at AD and it's suspected merc personel keep their mouths shut at his tantrums when things don't go right for them.
So much BS also coming from HAM saying they don't make mistakes.

[Pauldunlop13]

I too came to this thread hoping we would stick to talking about the 2022 season

the new cars look awesome and I am hoping for a great year
I hope The Hulk gets the seat in HAAS - but I would be good with Pietro as well


i think we should keep the 2021 talk in the last thread from that season

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Oh yes they will, Binotto's smiling like a Cheshire cat haha

Well Charlie ....That's a strong language !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Well Charlie ....That's a strong language !

I remember that pic with those cheap sunglasses

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I remember that pic with those cheap sunglasses

That's correct my friend . It was the time that the poor SEB was sabotaged by his own Ferrari team and by Charlie as well...
Charlie wont get the chance to do that with the Spaniard !
Charlie wont beat the Spanish driver skills. Sainz is the 'Toreador at Ferrari !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

That's correct my friend . It was the time that the poor SEB was sabotaged by his own Ferrari team and by Charlie as well...
Charlie wont get the chance to do that with the Spaniard !
Charlie wont beat the Spanish driver skills. Sainz is the 'Toreador at Ferrari !

I'm sure Sainz has watched how Chas was clashing with Max in the karting days ramming him on purpose. Could be he's had a 'tete a tete' with him telling him nicely not to try that on him or he'll fry his meatballs the Spanish way.

[Killed by Death]

[Killed by Death]

Current pole at grandprix247.com

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/03...he-haas-drive/

[irunalot]

Please not Giovinazzi again... Someone new please.

KMag is having to much fun in prototypes, hes not coming back to be i the back of the pack.