Niels Arts

Last years it was much more difficult, because the speed and lap differences were minor. Now it isn't so it was just a good drive. It had to be done, but nothing really special. Think Verstappen chose a chunk of points over the risk of crashing out with Norris.

Hell yeah. Ukraine is slowly gaining the initiative. Let's see how the world will pick up this news. When oh when will the 'it seems we are losing, let's escape while we can'- virus emerge really in the Russian higher ranks.

Rewatched F2. Great race from Laurens van Hoepen. Very talented driver. This guy looks very promising.

mix sometimes as well. Let's see after four races, when the smoke has settled. Midfield looks competitive with Haas, Racing Bulls and Audi. Aston Martin will do complete races quickly I guess. Super clipping still very annoying.

Problem is Mercedes wont do this strategy again. They will try to pit early next time to not waste time chasing the Ferraris. They are fast enough to overtake all others fairly quickly I guess. But the gap isn't as big as expected after qualifying... Redbull is okay too, so Verstappen can be in the

I think Mercedes didn't show everything they have got. Redbull will come closer fast in a few races l. McLaren has problems. Nice midfield battles. Still really hate the super clipping stuff. Field is notso much apart as I thought just after qualifying.

Okay. Race pace +starts:
1. Mercedes
2. (Small gap) Ferrari
3. (I guess) RedBull
4. McLaren
5. (Not to say) Haas, Racing Bulls, Audi
6. Alpine
7. Williams
8. Aston Martin (if they can fix whole distance)
9. Cadillac

Palou admitted he didn't see Veekay

I think I am going to watch more F2 this year, to see drivers push through corners without having to 'super clip'.

to use it like real money which was the idea right? It's just a commodity. And it becomes more stupid by the year when the pyramide scheme is at the end of new cult believers.

Some people made loads of money with it. But I am curious if the ones with bitcoin now will have a positive ROI.

5 years of #bitcoin. If you had put the money on a normal bank account and got 2,2% interest you would have earned more money. This is not a period of 1 or 2 years but 'longer term'. All those cryptoboys that keep on HODL, is it earning REAL money in 10 years, or maybe in 20? Cause you aren't going

This will be the first change they'll do. Make it possible to increase the battery with 20% or so, to prevent this b#llshit.

Ik zou me niet verbazen als de eerste regel wijziging voor volgend jaar is dat de batterij 10-20% groter mag zijn, zodat ze niet de hele tijd gas los hoeven te laten in snelle stukken.

You know this wont happen. Russel is too good and consistent for this.

I know it will be hard to change the complete regulations, but plz tell the teams they can increase battery size with 10-20% or something. It will be so much better too watch. Hopefully thats the first thing they do next year.

Yes. For goddamn sake give them like an extra mini battery on Saturday to at least do one lap of qualifying at full speed.

During a QUALIFYING lap...really. Give them like an extra mini battery for qualifying next race to at least make sure they drive one lap the way it supposed to.

During a QUALIFYING lap...

It's a lot, but somehow I think Verstappen would be closer. I think the gap between him and Russel would be somewhere of 0.3-0.5 seconds. Still quite a lot by the way. Not too bad I think, with redbull famous for recovering during the season. Now let's see for reliability, starts and racing speeds

Battery issues...that's something we will hear all year long. Especially when they have to come up with some bullshit reason why drivers weren't quick enough.

Also very well done by Lawson. Under pressure from his new rookie teammate but in the end he qualified before him.

Yep, its Mercedes leading by a mile. The other big three its not clear yet. Especially because Verstappen wasn't there. Good job of Hadjar though. Disappointing for Ferrari I guess. Especially the gap with them and Mercedes. Now let's see what happens at the start, reliability+ the racing speeds...

The racing will be even more chaos. Expect three red flags tomorrow.

After a holiday ...give them a break. Oh wait they already had that 😂

I would be surprised if more then 13 cars get to the end of the race.

Ashame to see Verstappen with . failing car. Does leave big question marks about the capabilities of Redbull. But to see a charging Verstappen from the back...thats always fun to watch. If it doesn't break down.

Okay. Looks like the speed order of F1 is this for now:
Mercedes (quite a gap)
McLaren / Ferrari / Redbull (not really clear now)
Racing Bulls (quite a gap to Audi)
Audi
Haas
Alpine (only Gasly)
Williams
Aston Martin
Cadillac

Doesn't say anything about reliability however...

And I also wil be stunned if no one is lapped before lap 20.

Yes indeed. Curious to see last practice runs. Think top 4 could be close. Well, close for a first new regulations seasons that is...

Couldn't tell much from that, except that the Mercedes engines are turned on a bit more.