Poll: Official 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Thread - Jeddah Circuit - Race 2/23

[Trusty]

haha...it did sound a bit ropey

 

[el_dazza]

Well, personally only see a Perez win. The RB is quick but it's not a great overtaking track. He could be off into the distance by the time Max clears the traffic.

 

[Flibster]

I do like the use of drones.

Better backdrop that a place that's on fire after being hit with explosives.

 

[Flibster]

Race control - Incident involving Alonso noted - Incorrect starting location

 

[el_dazza]

That'll be a penalty for Fernando

 

[scarps]

Alonso starting in the pit lane he was so far over

 

[mid_gen]

Or George schooling him last season was a figment too?

Like it or not Lewis just isn't the driver he was..

He doesn't have a good car at the moment. The cars are similar but set up differently to suit different driving styles. He hasn't suddenly become a worse driver.

F1 has been a total yawnfest since DRS was introduced and won't improve until it's gone. Whether you think the 2021 season was decided by incompetence or was a stitch-up, meh find it very hard to care any more. It's not motor racing any more.

 

[el_dazza]

5 sec penalty for Alonso.

 

[Trusty]

Oh no, as if Alonso put his car in the wrong position.

 

[Flibster]

FIA Stewards - Incident involving Alonso under investigation - Incorrect starting location.

FIA Stewards - 5 second time penalty for Alonso - Incorrect starting location

 

[Hodders]

He doesn't have a good car at the moment. The cars are similar but set up differently to suit different driving styles. He hasn't suddenly become a worse driver.

F1 has been a total yawnfest since DRS was introduced and won't improve until it's gone. Whether you think the 2021 season was decided by incompetence or was a stitch-up, meh find it very hard to care any more. It's not motor racing any more.

Agree - DRS is just mario carts. They need to add in banana skins and smoke bombs for the complete effect.

 

[Flibster]

New front wing for both McLarens?

Well done McLaren.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

McLolren

 

[Flibster]

Hulkenberg radio - A Piece of carbon flew into my front wing. Check my front wing.

 

[Flibster]

Hamilton radio - A lot of understeer mate.

 

[Flibster]

New race leader banner?

More American every week...

 

[Flibster]

Race control - Magnussen time 1:37.098 deleted - track limits at turn 23 lap 4

 

[Mr Jack]

Penalty for Alonso sucks. Foolish mistake from the old dog.

 

[englishpremier]

Interesting that Alonso didn't rant or complain about the penalty. I wonder if he expected to be able to pull away 5 seconds anyway (right before Sergio over took him).

 

[Mr Jack]

Piastri on pace with Russell and Stroll. Shame Gasly trashed his race