F1 Season 2021

[SWP's back]

Should be another good race today. Turning into a great season.

 

[colin's bell helmet]

Better than seeing the team that have had the best car for the past seven seasons easily win another dull championship.

This is the best season since 2012. The French Grand Prix was an all time classic to me and there's been so many good races this season because finally the Mercs have been caught.

I agree I'm watching more of the F1 this season because its been a great start to the season I've really enjoyed the last few races.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

I saw something about some change to pitstops to slow them down - is there a reason for changing something there?

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

Better than seeing the team that have had the best car for the past seven seasons easily win another dull championship.

This is the best season since 2012. The French Grand Prix was an all time classic to me and there's been so many good races this season because finally the Mercs have been caught.

Not really, it's been far too easy for Red Bull in recent races. It's only fun if the underdog keeps their lead for as long as possible. The clear and overwhelming favourite is driving off in the best car so it's not that much better than Rosberg/Lewis or Vettel/Lewis. Kudos to Max and Red Bull but it's not like Mercedes are putting up an intelligent fight.

 

[mindmyp's_n_q's]

I saw something about some change to pitstops to slow them down - is there a reason for changing something there?

Take your pick between safety, and slowing down a certain team, dependent on which team you follow.

Hoping for lando and Pierre to stay in the mix today and make it a multi car fight at the front.

 

[Indigo Prime]

I saw something about some change to pitstops to slow them down - is there a reason for changing something there?

FIA to force F1 teams to slow down their pit stops

The FIA is to introduce new rules forcing F1 teams to slow down their rapid, two-second tyre changes during races.

www.racefans.net

 

[MillionMilesAway]

FIA to force F1 teams to slow down their pit stops

The FIA is to introduce new rules forcing F1 teams to slow down their rapid, two-second tyre changes during races.

www.racefans.net

That one's pretty blunt about who are affected most!

My recollection is that there's maybe 1-2 occasions a season of a car leaving without wheels connected properly, which seems pretty low to change rules midseason.

 

[jimharri]

Should be another good race today. Turning into a great season.

Yep. Looks like Hamilton might actually have some competition. Which, I fully understand, some Hamilton fans won't want. But it has to be better for the sport than the procession it's been for the last few seasons.

 

[SWP's back]

Yep. Looks like Hamilton might actually have some competition. Which, I fully understand, some Hamilton fans won't want. But it has to be better for the sport than the procession it's been for the last few seasons.

I (and I’m sure many others) like Hamilton but it’s nothing like being a City fan. I don’t get remotely upset if he doesn’t win. I prefer a close season like this where he may not win to a season with dull racing where he canters off into the distance.

 

[jimharri]

I (and I’m sure many others) like Hamilton but it’s nothing like being a City fan. I don’t get remotely upset if he doesn’t win. I prefer a close season like this where he may not win to a season with dull racing where he canters off into the distance.

I wouldn't be a rabid F1 fan, far from it. And I'm not into the cult of personality, so it doesn't really bother me who'll win the championship. But, like you, I'd get more interest out of a competitive season than a stroll for Lewis. He'd probably get more enjoyment out of winning a close contest than, say, the way last season developed.