Official 2024 Canadian Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
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StevieBee said:
Not all rain is alike. They only time they'll red flag it is if it's properly wet - the sort of rain you'd struggle to drive a road car in.
Rain can add a touch of added jeopardy, even things out and gives rise to some interesting strategy and exciting racing. The fact that it rarely does this doesn't detract from the enjoyment of anticipation that it will.
I think that's mostly what keeps us watching. Rain can add a touch of added jeopardy, even things out and gives rise to some interesting strategy and exciting racing. The fact that it rarely does this doesn't detract from the enjoyment of anticipation that it will.
SpudLink said:
StevieBee said:
Not all rain is alike. They only time they'll red flag it is if it's properly wet - the sort of rain you'd struggle to drive a road car in.
Rain can add a touch of added jeopardy, even things out and gives rise to some interesting strategy and exciting racing. The fact that it rarely does this doesn't detract from the enjoyment of anticipation that it will.
I think that's mostly what keeps us watching. Rain can add a touch of added jeopardy, even things out and gives rise to some interesting strategy and exciting racing. The fact that it rarely does this doesn't detract from the enjoyment of anticipation that it will.
Mostly all we get is a first lap incident or an amusing mistake to point at and snigger/cast blame at.
Yet, I remain hopeful we get just the right rain at just the right times to make this weekend a memorable one. There is always hope
PhilAsia said:
Hustle_ said:
732NM said:
Faust66 said:
I'm sure my right shoulder is still a bit 'dicky' after punching the air and shouting when Button made 'that' pass on Vettel.
Epic, epic race...
Doubt this year will be anywhere near as good, but we can always hope (which is what keeps drawing me back to F1).
That pass was Vettel throwing it off and Jenson cruising past a stupid looking Vettel paddling for grip. It wasn't an overtake.Epic, epic race...
Doubt this year will be anywhere near as good, but we can always hope (which is what keeps drawing me back to F1).
And Japan, same year I think.
And I feel like there were some others.
Not the greatest period of Vettel's F1 career.
Drew106 said:
PhilAsia said:
Hustle_ said:
732NM said:
Faust66 said:
I'm sure my right shoulder is still a bit 'dicky' after punching the air and shouting when Button made 'that' pass on Vettel.
Epic, epic race...
Doubt this year will be anywhere near as good, but we can always hope (which is what keeps drawing me back to F1).
That pass was Vettel throwing it off and Jenson cruising past a stupid looking Vettel paddling for grip. It wasn't an overtake.Epic, epic race...
Doubt this year will be anywhere near as good, but we can always hope (which is what keeps drawing me back to F1).
And Japan, same year I think.
And I feel like there were some others.
Not the greatest period of Vettel's F1 career.
From Wiki:
The safety car period ended on lap 7. On lap 8, Vettel proceeded to attack Verstappen, however, an overtake attempt on the third placed Verstappen sent Vettel spinning, and resulted in him rejoining the race in 19th. Verstappen sustained some floor damage to his car as a result of this incident, and Vettel also took some damage to his sidepods. The stewards deemed this collision to be a racing incident, and as such, no penalties were handed out.
The Ferrari in 2018 and 2019 was a legitimate title challenger, but Vettel wasn't at his best. Or maybe Hamilton was next level at the time. All debatable.
Sandpit Steve said:
PhilAsia said:
Repeated it in the Ferrari at Hockenheim in 2018, under pressure from Lewis.
That accident was the start of the end for Vettel as a driver. He never really appeared to recover mentally, from binning the car while in the lead that day. 
Crudeoink said:
sortedcossie said:
I'm looking forward to this race. The timing is always great for some kind of takeaway and a few beers whilst viewing.
+1 the Mrs is away this weekend so will be settling down to some beers and rubbish food to enjoy the race 
sadly I’m cycling 200 miles on Sunday, so will likely catch it from the sofa on Monday
Sandpit Steve said:
PhilAsia said:
Repeated it in the Ferrari at Hockenheim in 2018, under pressure from Lewis.
That accident was the start of the end for Vettel as a driver. He never really appeared to recover mentally, from binning the car while in the lead that day. Piginapoke said:
Crudeoink said:
sortedcossie said:
I'm looking forward to this race. The timing is always great for some kind of takeaway and a few beers whilst viewing.
+1 the Mrs is away this weekend so will be settling down to some beers and rubbish food to enjoy the race sadly I’m cycling 200 miles on Sunday, so will likely catch it from the sofa on Monday
Piginapoke said:
Crudeoink said:
sortedcossie said:
I'm looking forward to this race. The timing is always great for some kind of takeaway and a few beers whilst viewing.
+1 the Mrs is away this weekend so will be settling down to some beers and rubbish food to enjoy the race sadly I’m cycling 200 miles on Sunday, so will likely catch it from the sofa on Monday
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