Formula 1

[Alexander1970]

At the moment they discuss to give an EXTRA POINT for the WM classment for the FASTESt LAP.

 

[Pleng]

What do you mean by "WM Classment"

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

It´s not 100% definite now but they mean the drivers points not the constructors.If it´s not this year then next year definitly.Has something to do with the quote to get an decision between Liberty Media (thats their idea) and the F1 Commission.

 

[Pleng]

Ok the drivers' championship, or WDC. I've never heard of it referred to as "WM".
I think a point for fastest lap would be nice. It would lead to a little mini-race at the end with all the unplaced drivers pitting for fresh rubber and putting a charge on.

 

[Alexander1970]

Sorry to confused you.

WM in german WeltMeisterschaft.

 

[Alexander1970]

Ok the drivers' championship, or WDC. I've never heard of it referred to as "WM".
I think a point for fastest lap would be nice. It would lead to a little mini-race at the end with all the unplaced drivers pitting for fresh rubber and putting a charge on.

Thats the idea,the last Laps all major teams are running on "safe mode" in the past.Now this is a little incentive for all.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

There is it,the extra point for the fastest lap.
The only condition: the driver MUST finish in the top 10 classement.
And it added also a point to the constructors championship.

https://www.formula1.com/



2 days to go.....

 

[Alexander1970]

Today the new season starts with sad news:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-f1-race-director-charlie-14132422

....the last one from the old "guard".

Charlie Whiting (12. August 1952 in England; † 14. März 2019 in Melbourne)

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

The first official trail of strength from the 2nd free training on Friday:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:22,600
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes + 0,048
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 0,800
4. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 0,842
5. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 0,873
6. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 0,972
7. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 0,974
8. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1,044
9. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 1,154
10. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 1,214
11. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1,333
12. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1,388
13. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1,411
14. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1,533
15. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1,693
16. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1,801
17. Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso 2,075
18. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 2,133
19. George Russell GBR Williams 3,853
20. Robert Kubica POL Williams 4,055

 

[Alexander1970]

First Qualifyiing

Final Q3:
1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:20,486
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 1:20,598
3. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 1:21,190
4. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 1:21,320
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 1:21,442
6. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 1:21,826
7. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1:22,099
8. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 1:22,304
9. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1:22,314
10. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1:22,781

11. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1:22,562
12. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1:22,570
13. Alexander Albon GBR Toro Rosso 1:22,636
14. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1:22,714
15. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1:22,774
16. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1:23,017
17. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1:23,020
18. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1:23,084
19. George Russell GBR Williams 1:24,360
20.Robert Kubica POL Williams 1:26,067

 

[Pleng]

business as usual

 

[Alexander1970]

Let us look at the disillusioning but to be expected matters of facts:

- Mercedes TOP as expected.Both drivers has "provided" (Bottas had a little "rod in the Window" rumors that he maybe replaced on the continously season against Ocon if his performance is not as expected.)

- Ferrari - a little to great "distance" to mercedes.At least Vettel showed who is the Number 1 (at the moment).

- Red Bull - disappionting/disappointing/disappointing - 2nd Driver Gasly/performance of the car/distance to mercedes (Dr.Marko was a little too "optimistic"). Postive how Verstappen is pushing the car,again.

- Haas F1 - like last year,very very strong BEFORE the first race,both drivers seems to be in very good shape....(remember what happend then last year ?)

- McLaren/Lando Norris - great,great job,what a difference to Alonso days.....let us hope for more to come.The car/engine seems powerful AND reliable.The Mood in the team seems very positive.He´s teammate Sainz very disappointing at the moment.

- Alfa Romeo/Raikkönen - good,solid job,a little behind what we have hoped after free sessions.His teammate seems a little behind him after Q1,but he has much to lear nfor his first complete season.

All other Teams specially RENAULT are far from that what we hoped/expected after Tests/Free Sessions.

BUT:

To lay the PARTY Mode from mercedes aside:
The Gaps between the Teams are not so great as to assume the worst.

Let the RACE begin.

 

[Pleng]

All decent observations, but Albert Park isn't always representative of the rest of the season. It's a bit of a unique track, plus teams aren't always 100% up to speed with their cars in the "first week back at school"

Shocking from Williams, though. Just shocking

 

[Alexander1970]

First result,race was good,not many overtakes and Ferrari again as "Team spoil-sport".

Final stantings after 58 Laps:

1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes
2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes + 20,886
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 22,520
4. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 57,109
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 58,230
6. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1:27,156
7. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault +1 Lap
8. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo +1 Lap
9. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point +1 Lap
10. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso +1 Lap
11. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull +1 Lap
12. Lando Norris GBR McLaren +1 Lap
13. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point +1 Lap
14. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso +1 Lap
15. Antonio Giovanazzi ITA Alfa Romeo +1 Lap
16. George Russell GBR Williams +2 Laps
17. Robert Kubica POL Williams +3 Laps

Out: Carlos Sainz (ESP/McLaren), Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault), Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas)

Fastest Lap: Bottas (1:25,580)

 

[Pleng]

The fastest lap rule seems to be working quite well.

 

[Alexander1970]

Yes the top 3 have to get pushed to the last lap.Very good.

 

[Alexander1970]

The next Schumacher is on the way:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...-romeo-in-bahrain.6Gxk1qpVZLVsuFOFr5suRa.html

 

[Pleng]

The pressure on that boy's shoulders must be immense.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

If Mick had the genes of his father then this will be the least problem for the driving in Formula 1.
If he had the right people around then also for his "growing".( and i don´t mean his actual managerin...)

The story about his father after his accident was very unclear for the fans.This maybe could be more burdening for him.The reporters/interviewers today are really like uninformed maggots,thats why the plead "experts" for getting information.But I´m sure,Miss Kehm has to prevent this.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

Bahrain Qualifying is to be imminent.Good news for Williams:

Patrick is back.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/47749887