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Yes and yes. Just got the wife back from an -ectomy, I think it hurt her thinking about what Carlos was going through. Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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I rewatched the Russell crash on my DVR recording of the race a few times, and it’s a completely BS penalty on Alonso. Alonso never slowed down suddenly at any time and Russell had to take action to avoid running into him. There was at least a full car length between them and minimal delta in speed when Russell lost it. The in-car and overhead views show that the rear of the Merc stepped out going into the corner, and Russell’s sudden steering wheel movements were were to correct the oversteer, not to keep from running into Alonso. Russell just lost it. Maybe dirty air was a factor, but Alonso didn’t do anything wrong. | |||
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It seems Alonso was having some problem and driving less predictably than he had been, he was some factor in the incident. Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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I swear I had something for this |
We know what caused it. James Vowles told us over the weekend.
To some degree, but Williams hasn't been a professional outfit for the last 10 years, especially considering the details of the shitshow that Vowles has willingly discussed in the press. Since he's also one of the sheep claiming that Andretti doesn't show enough "value" while proving that Williams has been a constant embarrassment to the sport, this issue included. Williams races in only 1 championship, knew this was an issue, and didn't nothing to provide a backup plan other than hope and prayer. Speaking of the race, I'm wondering if more Team Principals are wondering what other organs their drivers could get removed and win the next race. If it's just an appendix, it only works once.... | |||
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RE: Williams Seems like they've been on a downhill trend, with a few flashes of 'brilliance' since 2016 or so. They were really strong in 2014 & 15, when everyone was new to the hybrid PUs & have been out-developed & left behind since. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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It can almost be tracked back to Williams firing Adam Parr. Some of it could be him fluffing his own ego in Ross Brawns biography (they have an interview comparing Parr's last days at Williams vs Brawn's last days at Mercedes). With Parr running the show, he was able to keep Williams comfortably in the midfield and somehow got Williams' last win with Pastor Maldonaldo in 2012. Then Williams fired him because of a political battle between Parr and Bernie only for Bernie to be gone 2 years later. Then Frank puts Claire in charge with no experience or resume and flatlines the entire operation in 2 years. I do have to feel sorry for Paddy Lowe after leaving Mercedes for Williams in 2017 and promptly leaving. At the time everyone thought he overstepped his talent, and now we learn of Vowles dumping all the dirty laundry going on. Lowe ditching Williams was probably his best career move he's ever made. | |||
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Then Vowles left Merc to run Williams. Albon seems to be getting a lot out of the car & it's better than the past couple years, but still no contender. I'd say the Bottas/Massa years were the last where they were really competitive, even if they were slowly being outclassed as the teams got a handle on the 2014+ regulations. 2017 on it was a rapid decline. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Probably a lot of reasons for the Williams decline but putting Claire in charge was among the worst mistakes. She turbocharged the downward trend. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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I found this a couple of months ago and forgot to post it. Proof that Max Verstappen really is human: | |||
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^^^ I think it's also nice to see that Red Bull is fallible as well. All is not lost that maybe there MIGHT be a bit of entertainment this season at the top of the grid. But I'm not willing to hold my breath. -MG | |||
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Sainz having nothing to lose should give some theatrics. Just has to remember every drive is pretty much an audition for another drive. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Why don’t you fix your little problem and light this candle |
LOL "Max Verstappen having a Max Verstappen pillow is the most Max Verstappen thing to ever Verstappen" This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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Why don’t you fix your little problem and light this candle |
I think IF Williams will flex to the new system, gain efficiency, allowing them the resources to develop and catch up, but really that is the same problem all the teams have. Also, I cant help it, I am having a lot of fun rooting for Valtteri Bottas these days: This message has been edited. Last edited by: redstone, This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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I swear I had something for this |
More incompetence from Williams: https://racer.com/2024/04/04/s...t-spare-until-miami/
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I've been a VB77 fan since 2014. Bummed he hasn't had a car to fight with. Suzuka this weekend! Easily my #1 track. Coworker gave the hypothetical of an all expenses paid F1 trip. I answered Suzuka before he finished the question The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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This made me a fan and I don’t even follow F1 very closely. That video is so excellent. F1’s investment group recently seems to have purchased my favorite race series (MotoGP) so hopefully they don’t fuck it up. The beloved Grid Girls seem safe for now but the whole situation has me worried. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance | |||
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Bottas has definitely been having more fun since leaving Mercedes. Seems to have become quite the cyclist as well. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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To be fair, it’s the same incompetence. All gets back to not having a spare chassis in the first place. | |||
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thin skin can't win |
The real question for that is "why?" right? It seems to be a combination of late development, available cash and possibly limited time/personnel/other resources? You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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Why don’t you fix your little problem and light this candle |
Buxton tweeted thst there were other teams that did not have a spare chasis. This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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