Formula 1

[Alexander1970]

Qualifying Bahrain:

1. Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:27,866
2. Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:28,160
3. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:28,190
4. Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:28,256
5. Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:28,752
6. Kevin Magnussen Haas 1:28,757
7. Carlos Sainz McLaren 1:28,813
8. Romain Grosjean Haas 1:29,015
9. Kimi Räikkönen Alfa Romeo 1:29,022
10. Lando Norris McLaren 1:29,043
Out after Q2:
11. Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:29,488
12. Alexander Albon Toro Rosso 1:29,513
13. Pierre Gasly Red Bull 1:29,526
14. Sergio Perez Racing Point 1:29,756
15. Daniil Kwjat Toro Rosso 1:29,854
Out after Q1:
16. Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo 1:30,026
17. Nico Hülkenberg Renault 1:30,034
18. Lance Stroll Racing Point 1:30,217
19. George Russell Williams 1:31,759
20. Robert Kubica Williams 1:31,799

 

[Alexander1970]

Grosjean had 3 places Penalty because of blocking Norris in the Qualifying.

Starting Grid:

1. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari
2. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari
3. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes
4. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes
5. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull
6. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas
7. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren
8. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo
9. Lando Norris GBR McLaren
10. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault
11. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas
12. Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso
13. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull
14. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point
15. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso
16. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo
17. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault
18. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point
19. George Russell GBR Williams
20. Robert Kubica POL Williams

 

[Alexander1970]

Watching closely the Grand Prix and preliminary reports,it becomes clearer and clearer:

Vettel has lost Ferraris assistance.
LeClerc IS/WAS the "ducky" from deceased Sergio Marchionne.

Räikkönen was the first one who has to go,
then Maurizio Arrivabene not even a Vettel Fan,but also unhappy with/after the decision
and now Vettel is on the best way.

Seb has only one chance: FIGHT like Niki Lauda 1976 after his crash,it´s a similar story.

 

[Alexander1970]

Final standings after 57 Laps:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes + 2,980
3. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 6,131
4. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 6,408
5. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 36,068
6. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 45,754
7. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 47,470
8. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 58,094
9. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 1:02,697
10. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1:03,696
11. Antonio Giovanazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1:04,599
12. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1 Runde
13. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1 Runde
14. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1 Runde
15. George Russell GBR Williams 1 Runde
16. Robert Kubica POL Williams 2 Runden

Out: Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas), Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Renault), Daniel Riciardo (AUS/Renault), Carlos Sainz (ESP/McLaren)

Fastest Lap: Leclerc (1:33,411)

Spoiler: Notes:

Last laps was an insolence and a evidence of incapacity for Formula 1.

- Ferrari AGAIN shots itself in their knees.Every time when they did against the Number 1 driver.Go on if you don´t want to be F1 champion.
- Safety car on which reason ? Oh yes the defect Renault from Ricciardo is under "electricity and can´t remove.
- both Renaults are out in near the same second ? Oh yes pure coincidence
- An investigation against Ricciardo in cause of "steering wheel was not correctly attached again". Oh yes thats what i think when i jump out of a car which is under electricity.

Nice race except the final laps.

 

[Alexander1970]

Mick Schumacher in the Ferrari today for testing in Bahrain:

And our friend Alonso too:

Photos (C) by motorsport-magazin.com

 

[Pleng]

Schumacher and Alonso on track together again!

 

[Alexander1970]

I hoped someone notice this broad hint.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

Welcome to the weekend of the

1000th Grand Prix

China,Shanghai International Circuit.

Free sessions today:

First Friday session:

1. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 1:33,911
2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes + 0,207
3. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 0,256
4. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 0,423
5. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 0,742
6. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1,328
7. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1,517
8. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1,536
9. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1,555
10. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 1,596
11. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1,606
12. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1,680
13. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 1,720
14. Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso 1,784
15. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1,818
16. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1,845
17. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1,909
18. Robert Kubica POL Williams 2,936
19. George Russell GBR Williams 3,708
20. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo no time


Second Friday session:

1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 1:33,330
2. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari + 0,027
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 0,221
4. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 0,707
5. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 0,766
6. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 0,811
7. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 0,828
8. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 0,966
9. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1,006
10. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1,125
11. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1,221
12. Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso 1,304
13. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1,364
14. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1,449
15. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1,454
16. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1,458
17. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 2,374
18. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 2,584
19. Robert Kubica POL Williams 2,791
20. George Russell GBR Williams 2,899

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

Qualifying CHINA Grand Prix,Start: Sunday 14.April 2019

Qualifying after Q3:

1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 1:31,547
2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:31,570
3. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 1:31,848
4. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 1:31,865
5. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 1:32,089
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1:32,930
7. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1:32,958
8. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1:32,962
9. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas No Time
10. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas No Time

Out in Q2:
11. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1:33,236
12. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1:33,299
13. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1:33,419
14. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1:33,523
15. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 1:33,967

Out in Q1:
16. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1:34,292
17. George Russell GBR Williams 1:35,253
18. Robert Kubica POL Williams 1:35,281
19. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo No Time
20. Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso No Time

 

[Alexander1970]

China Grand Prix 2019 Final Standings:

1 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes
2 Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes + 6,552
3.Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 13,744
4.Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 27,627
5.Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 31,276
6.Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1:28,912
7.Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault +1 lap
8.Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point +1 lap
9 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo +1 lap
10 Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso +1 lap

11 Romain Grosjean Haas Ferrari +1 lap
12 Lance Stroll Racing Point BWT Mercedes +1 lap
13 Kevin Magnussen Haas Ferrari +1 lap
14 Carlos Sainz McLaren Renault +1 lap
15 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari +1 lap
16 George Russell Williams Mercedes +2 laps
17 Robert Kubica Williams Mercedes +2 laps

Out: Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Renault), Daniil Kwjat (RUS/Toro Rosso), Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren)

Fastest Lap: Gasly (1:34,742) on the LAST LAP.

Spoiler: Notes:

1000. Grand Prix - 1h32min06.350sec of boring time.Not a great event for this great number of races so far.F! is getting more and more to an "sunday unappealing as usual event".Where are the many promised gripping great overtakeings and duels ? Why are the 3 Teams again are moving away from the rest ? Ferrari once more stupid and dumb.This is again no fun for the fans.

And what it hit hardest: The for this "celebration" shown Movies/Clips from previous times/races confirms: F1 today is *********

 

[Alexander1970]

Formel-1-Championship 2019 (after 3 from 21 Races):

Drivers:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 68
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 62
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 39
4. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 37
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 36
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 13
7. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 12
8. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 8
9. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 8
10. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 6
. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 6
12. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 5
13. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 3
14. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 2
15. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1

Constructors Championship:

1. Mercedes 130
2. Ferrari 73
3. Red Bull 52
4. Renault 12
5. Alfa Romeo 12
6. Haas 8
7. McLaren 8
8. Racing Point 7
9. Toro Rosso 4
Williams 0


Points: 25 - 18 - 15 - 12 - 10 - 8 - 6 - 4 - 2 - 1 (from 1st to 10th place).
1 Extrapoint for fastest Lap (when finished inside the Top Ten)

 

[Pleng]

Ferrari really need to pull something out of the bag. This was just too easy for Merc.

 

[Alexander1970]

Vettel is maybe in "real" upcoming troubles:

Corriere della Sera (Italy):

It would be better if Ferrari finally realized that they hired the right pilot, Charles Leclerc. Maranello should finally put on the young talent and not defend Captain Sebastian Vettel. The German should finally renounce the Captain's band.

Gazzetta dello Sport (Italy):

The truth is that Ferrari was not as fast as Mercedes in China. Mercedes is like in Melbourne a steamroller, which depresses everything. At Ferrari the alarm bells ring, after only three races. The competition between Vettel and Leclerc intensifies, but Ferrari gives priority to the German.

Tuttosport (Italy):

Always only Mercedes! Hamilton also wins in China. With the dream duo Hamilton Bottas Mercedes dominated the race before Vettel. The competition between Vettel and Leclerc is intensifying, but young Monegasse has to settle for fifth place.

Corriere dello Sport (Italy):

Optimal start for Hamilton, who together with Bottas dominates the whole race and again raises questions about the steadfastness of Ferrari. In China, Mercedes is the undisputed ruler. Ferrari is starting to seriously worry about the future.

La Repubblica (Italy):

Nightmare race for Ferrari. Mercedes is stronger, much stronger. The double Hamilton-Bottas is a debacle for Ferrari in the first three races of this season. Only consolation: Vettel is first time this season in third place.

 

[AmandaRose]

Not gonna lie I only watch F1 because Daniel Ricciardo is hot lol.

Anyhoo does anyone know how Charles Leclerc got the massive scar on the left side of his face?

 

[Alexander1970]

Daniel sadly has not a good start this year.Renault seems to inconsistent.
Yes he´s a real nice and pretty guy.(Man,did I REALLY say that ???)

Anyhoo does anyone know how Charles Leclerc got the massive scar on the left side of his face?

Maybe from Kimi last year.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

First look at an onboard lap of Vietnam’s F1 track (comes in 2020):

 

[Pleng]

I'm looking forward to this one. I might finally get to see a F1 race live after following the sport for 25 years!

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

Williams Team on the way to be sold ?

A Russian billionaire could buy Williams.
The once-great British team is in a desperate performance crisis, but multiple authoritative outlets are now reporting that Dmitry Mazepin is interested in buying it.

https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/formul...-billionaire-eyes-williams-buyout_356563.html

http://www.grandprix.com/news/russian-billionaire-eyes-williams-buyout.html

 

[AmandaRose]

Hello.

Williams Team on the way to be sold ?

A Russian billionaire could buy Williams.
The once-great British team is in a desperate performance crisis, but multiple authoritative outlets are now reporting that Dmitry Mazepin is interested in buying it.

https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/formul...-billionaire-eyes-williams-buyout_356563.html

http://www.grandprix.com/news/russian-billionaire-eyes-williams-buyout.html

Apparently its a fake story https://www.racefans.net/2019/04/18/mazepin-not-in-talks-to-buy-williams-says-company/

 

[Alexander1970]

Or the "usual" false talk in Formula 1 today.Like Driver changes they "not" happend and a month later its fact.