Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Had to watch in the other room!

 

My thoughts on the qualifying were based on seeing the highlights only, Having seen it in full this time I have to take back my thoughts that the new format was OK for Q1 and Q2, but Q3 should revert t0 a shoot out, I now feel that Q1 and Q2 didn't really work too well and although Q1 was a bit better than in Australia it's still not really going to work most of the time either. So yes, I agree with Horner that the whole of qualifying should revert to the previous version until such time as they come up with something that is more likely to work.

 

As with this 'NEW' version, the only way to see if it really works is to put it into practice. So any future 'New' format can be tried for one race and if it's found not to work then we revert to the old format and the NEW format goes back to the drawing board,,,,,and so on until either a working 'New Format' is found or the whole idea is shelved.

I have not found a single F1 fan who is 100% happy with the new system of qualifying, mostly negative with two wanting to see how it evolves.

What I would do is see if there is a possibility of trying any new 'ideas' out in other formula's to see how it works first.

The new 'system' is rubbish!  These new drivers aren't being given a chance to see what they can do.  They aren't getting the 'full timing slot'  and so therefore 'Bernie the Bolt' wins again.

And to see him say he's surprised these drivers can either read or write just shows what he is made of 

Please FIA.......get rid of him and put Todt in....at least he's managed a team and knows what it's all about and what goes on 

How old is he? 86 if he's a day....us mere minions have to retire much earlier than that, and having said that.....the same goes of Blatter.....are they in cahoots do you think 

F1 has outgrown Ecclestone

Not long before the race proper, snacks and drinks at the ready.

Nachos already scoffed 

Steve Jones 

Come back Suzi Perry

Saint posted:

Nachos already scoffed 

 

Steve Jones 

 

Come back Suzi Perry

Hi Sainty - hope you are OK fella. 

Completely agree with those statements. Although I am encouraged by the intro of S. Wolff even though she may have certain allegiances. 

Hello EC - nice to 'be back' ... in a fashion

Yes - Suzie seems a good addition, love her velvet tones. Waiting for her to start screaming of Williams get near a podium.

C'mon Kimmi  

I spotted Vettel's engine give out as they were talking about Rosberg!

Great for Ricciardo as he has a straight run now.

Sh*T

Ferrari having no luck

Wooooooooooooo Kimi

HAAS doing very well

Loving Grosjean

Well, not the result I was hoping for, but damage limitation was the name of the game today.

Nice one McLaren in picking up a point with the rookie.

Pleased with Kimmi and Roman finishing 2nd and 5th

Bit disappointed for The Hulk and Perez

Saint posted:

HAAS doing very well

Loving Grosjean

Yes, he's got a new life with this team 

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

Well, not the result I was hoping for, but damage limitation was the name of the game today.

 

Nice one McLaren in picking up a point with the rookie.

He drove a good race I think  

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