[Official] Hungarian Grand Prix 2019: Grand Prix Weekend Thread - Round 12 of 21

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I wonder what Ricciardo is thinking right now though.

I'm pretty sure his switch is going to end up as one of the all-time worst career moves.

Red Bull's resurgence is great for the enjoyment of watching the races, but it's also good news for Hamilton. As long as he, Verstappen, Bottas, Leclerc and Vettel are trading places, none of them will accrue the succession of 25-pointers they need to eat into his lead.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by Anyopenroad

Red Bull's resurgence is great for the enjoyment of watching the races, but it's also good news for Hamilton. As long as he, Verstappen, Bottas, Leclerc and Vettel are trading places, none of them will accrue the succession of 25-pointers they need to eat into his lead.

Red Bull's resurgence is also great for the sport in general, as now it looks like there is a team that can finally challenge Mercedes dominance.

[F1Pete]

I predict the Merc under Mr. RoBottas to overpower the Red bull on the first straight after the lights go out. It will be reminiscent of when Hakkinen blew by Schumacher at the first corner with MS on pole. Don't remember the year, however it does seem like yesterday.

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[Adam43]

Originally Posted by F1Pete

I predict the Merc under Mr. RoBottas to overpower the Red bull on the first straight after the lights go out. It will be reminiscent of when Hakkinen blew by Schumacher at the first corner with MS on pole. Don't remember the year, however it does seem like yesterday.

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I guess you are thinking about 2000. Mika was third on the grid.

The inside grid positions are traditionally dirty and bad for starting. When there was warm-up in the morning people starting on the inside used to drive down that that side to clean it up.

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I imagine the whole world was pulling for Russell, Peter. I was. That was a brilliant lap.

Yep I was hoping for it (Q2) down in Australia. Great lap. And 1.3secs faster than Kubica.

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by Anyopenroad

I'm pretty sure his switch is going to end up as one of the all-time worst career moves.

From the start I didn't understand move.

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by FIRE

From the start I didn't understand move.

He knows how Red Bull works. If he can't beat Max (which he can't), then he'll get dropped within a year or so to make way for the next driver. Gasly. Who will suffer a similar fate soon, to be replaced by someone else...and the cycle will continue. And one day, when Max loses his touch, he'll face the same fate.

[F1Pete]

2000 grid? Where did 19 years go? I guess I have been in a Kimi coma all these years...

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[bathurst77]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Maybe there should be a point for pole, there is for fastest lap in the race?

I have often thought this and even posted it once or twice

The argument against is that it could mean a championship is decided on the saturday

[bathurst77]

Originally Posted by FIRE

From the start I didn't understand move.

I can understand his motivation
He could be number 2 in a team that looked to be on the way down or he could be number one at a factory team on its way up and build a team focused on him

The extra$$ would have helped too

However if he stays with renault next year and beyond and they dont improve drastically he has waved goodbye at ever being champ

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by bathurst77

I have often thought this and even posted it once or twice

The argument against is that it could mean a championship is decided on the saturday

Not necessarily, there is that extra point for fastest lap.

[S griffin]

Well done Max, finally getting his first pole in F1. Seems Mercedes finally have a genuine threat which is good for the sport. Good from Bottas too, although he will be on the dirty side of the grid. Good to see both McLarens up there again and Russell, what a lap. He's definitely outperforming that car

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Not necessarily, there is that extra point for fastest lap.

Example:

Driver A leads Driver B by 26 points going into the last race of the seasons.
Driver A sets pole, and his lead extends to 27.

Title decided on the Saturday.

[Adam43]

That doesn't bother me.

The principle of it is about the race is the one I would like to stick too. Qualifying is already important as F1 is boring and you can't overtake. Perhaps when they improve the racing so that grid position doesn't matter and no one tries in qualifying because of it we can have it to encourage competitive running!

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Example:

Driver A leads Driver B by 26 points going into the last race of the seasons.
Driver A sets pole, and his lead extends to 27.

Title decided on the Saturday.

Fair enough, there is that scenario but I can think of one where the extra point for fastest lap, could clinch the title.

[Adam43]

Why is there a grandstand full of marshals? Shouldn’t they be by the track?

[Adam43]

Ocon will have enjoyed that start.

[bjohnsonsmith]

That was a clean start and Verstappen leads into Turn 1. Bottas made a bit of a meal of that and goes down to 4th, with a damaged front wing.

[Adam43]

That's it folks. I recommend turning off now. I would, but I have sold my telly.

[Peter Mallett]

It is turning into a snoozefest.

[Adam43]

They should probably show BOT and RIC more.

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

It is turning into a snoozefest.

STR: Hold my beer.

[Adam43]

That was fun from STR.

Max: Is the wind picking up. I'm losing grip. etc...

[Adam43]

That was a bit naughty. Do you think Lewis didn't get the coded "won't be long now"?

[Adam43]

"I have to say again, I am losing grip",
"And we have understood Max."