scottsdad Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 On the Hamilton/100 thing, it is a bit easier for him than for past generations. We're pushing 22/23 races a season these days. 20 years ago a season was 16/17 races. back in the 60s it was 7 or 8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 58 minutes ago, scottsdad said: On the Hamilton/100 thing, it is a bit easier for him than for past generations. We're pushing 22/23 races a season these days. 20 years ago a season was 16/17 races. back in the 60s it was 7 or 8. Of course, but he also has the third highest percentage wins behind only Fangio and Ascari (Jim Clark in 4th). Though had he not returned for three winless seasons at Mercedes, Schumacher would be ahead of him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 It's almost as if being parachuted straight into one of the top cars on the grid, before whisking yourself away to the most dominant car in the history of the sport, would explain those numbers. Schumacher's car was nowhere near the fastest on the grid in seven of his first nine seasons. The most significant feature of Hamilton's career has been exceptional management when it comes to getting the right seat at the right time. That's not meant to be a criticism but it simply explains why the likes of Alonso have ended up with only a fraction of the success. He burned bridges when he shouldn't have done and then picked project teams that failed to deliver on their promises to him. It's also arguable that Hamilton and his entourage have deliberately cleared the stables of any rival in the same car after that Alonso season which cost both of them in the end. There can't really be too many other explanations for why Bottas has been able to stink the place out for so long - that's all part of the sport as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 The only other recent driver who could have done the 100 is Schumacher. A few things went against him here - the shorter season lengths, for one. Schumacher did 14 seasons and retired (before his ill-fated comeback years later). Hamilton is on his 15th season. Most important though is that he didn't always go to the best car. In 1996 he could have went anywhere. Stayed at Benetton, gone to McLaren...and he would likely have won more races and championships before 2000. Instead he took on the project at Ferrari that took 5 years to come to fruition. I'm not detracting from Hamilton. He is one of the very best ever, no doubt. But when the sport management try to big up things like this 100th win when in reality other drivers would never have had the chance to do it (Schumacher aside), it feels hollow to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 That's Qatar confirmed for the empty slot on the calendar, meaning the last 3 races are Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. It'll be interesting to see if Seb puts on his pride t-shirt for any of those races. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Was hoping they'd go back to Malaysia tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 27/09/2021 at 12:06, virginton said: It's almost as if being parachuted straight into one of the top cars on the grid, before whisking yourself away to the most dominant car in the history of the sport, would explain those numbers. Schumacher's car was nowhere near the fastest on the grid in seven of his first nine seasons. The most significant feature of Hamilton's career has been exceptional management when it comes to getting the right seat at the right time. That's not meant to be a criticism but it simply explains why the likes of Alonso have ended up with only a fraction of the success. He burned bridges when he shouldn't have done and then picked project teams that failed to deliver on their promises to him. It's also arguable that Hamilton and his entourage have deliberately cleared the stables of any rival in the same car after that Alonso season which cost both of them in the end. There can't really be too many other explanations for why Bottas has been able to stink the place out for so long - that's all part of the sport as well. I wonder what Russel has been told his role will be? He already looks a better driver than Bottas and he's going to Mercedes to win a world title. I wonder if it's a case of "2 or 3 seasons as rear gunner, then it's your turn" once Hamilton retires. Assuming the 2022 Merc is up to it, that is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 That qatar circuit looks awfulSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 23 races + 7 sprints on the cards for next season. They also have to finish the season earlier than usual because of the World Cup. https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12425698/stefano-domenicali-exclusive-f1-boss-on-2022-and-plans-for-sprint-to-fill-one-third-of-calendar 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 13:31, Sherrif John Bunnell said: 23 races + 7 sprints on the cards for next season. They also have to finish the season earlier than usual because of the World Cup. https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12425698/stefano-domenicali-exclusive-f1-boss-on-2022-and-plans-for-sprint-to-fill-one-third-of-calendar Not overly keen on more sprints - they feel like races you're just getting into and then stop. The faster cars migrate to the front so it reduces the drama for a Sunday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Hamilton has replaced his engine. 10 place grid penalty for tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Andretti coming to F1 sounds interesting...... https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/andretti-closing-in-on-deal-to-takeover-alfa-romeo-f1/6683566/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Wet race…… should be a cracker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_MFC Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Odds on bottas and max coming together early…. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 The stewards love giving out penalties like, not sure where gasly was meant to go to avoid alonso 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_MFC Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Just sitting here waiting on anything happening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, MP_MFC said: Just sitting here waiting on anything happening. Same attitude from the Aston pitwall by the look of it. Let's try and kill one of our drivers, spice things up a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Poor Lewis in the huff, such a shame 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupiter Jazz Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Button is very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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