MattB commented on the post, Rate the race: 2022 Miami Grand Prix 3 months, 1 week ago
1/10 for me. I’ve really struggled to engage with this track all weekend. I was hoping it would all come together for the race, but it didn’t.
MattB commented on the post, Second retirement in three races is "unacceptable" – Verstappen 4 months, 1 week ago
Turns out that the “1” on the front of his car is actually the count of finishes he’s managed…
MattB commented on the post, 10 years of DRS: Should F1 wean itself off push-button passes? 1 year, 4 months ago
Keep DRS, but change the rules. Every driver has it for 1 min per race and they have to use it tactically. Add it to the graphics. Would mix things around a bit!
MattB commented on the post, Points were possible for Williams at Monza – Russell 1 year, 11 months ago
During the BLM moment before the Grand Prix on Sunday, my six year old daughter asked what it was all about. I said it was about everyone making sure everyone was equal in the sport and the World. She seemed […]
MattB commented on the post, Imola isn't going to replace Shanghai, but a new 2020 calendar tweak is under consideration 2 years, 5 months ago
With the rate of spread of Coronavirus, I would not be surprised if it disrupts multiple Grands Prix this year.
Imagine if someone within the F1 world were to contract it and spread it to others: there is a […]
MattB commented on the post, Mercedes fastest, Ferrari 11th on first day of test 2 years, 5 months ago
I think the most astonishing part of the day was that there were no red flags! A testament to all the teams being able to design and build cars with reliability in mind.
MattB commented on the post, Why Formula 1 couldn't ignore the green agenda any longer 2 years, 9 months ago
Given the massive improvement in batteries in the past 10 years, I think it is fair to say that battery power will be the industry standard going forward 10 years. On the road, they will be able to last for many […]
MattB commented on the post, Rate the race: 2019 Mexican Grand Prix 2 years, 9 months ago
I gave it a 9.
Perhaps this is because I’m on holiday in Turkey and the only available coverage had no commentary in any language, and no radio feeds.. I had to concentrate and work stuff out for myself!
MattB commented on the post, Ferrari power gains show F1 is an engine formula again – Wolff 2 years, 10 months ago
Oh.. that’s why Williams are doing so well. Wait… it’s a combination of chassis, aero and PU..
MattB commented on the post, F1 drivers want "consequences" for going off-track 3 years, 1 month ago
The obvious (for me) answer is to install a sensor: if all 4 wheels are outside track limits, impose a penalty in the form of a “penalty lane” next time they pass it. This could mean that these cars will have to […]
MattB commented on the post, Horner wants kerb changes after '£250,000 damage' in first practice 3 years, 1 month ago
While you’re at it, please can they remove the walls at Monaco? They cause loads of damage to the cars.
Alternatively, tell your drivers not to drive on the kerbs.
MattB commented on the post, Tougher penalty needed for Monaco chicane cutting – Perez 3 years, 2 months ago
I’ve often said that every circuit should have a “penalty lane”. This could be managed similar to the way that Formula E have their activation zone for attack mode. Drivers would have to take the longest way aroun […]
MattB commented on the post, Leclerc "went too far" in Monaco GP comeback bid – Brawn 3 years, 2 months ago
No, no, no.
What was he supposed to do? Sit behind all of the slower cars? Or actually give overtaking a go. From where he was he had to do what Monaco is known for- gambling. He rolled the dice and lost this […]
MattB commented on the post, Sooner, later or never: When should Formula 1 go fully electric? 3 years, 3 months ago
Imagine if Formula E became faster than F1 on the same circuits and distances. That would be embarrassing. F1 should retain the fastest technology no matter what.
MattB commented on the post, F1 approves plan to award a point for fastest lap in 2019 3 years, 5 months ago
I’m not too fussed by this- let’s let it run and see how good/bad it is.
I’d also like to propose (without any irony):
1. Strong DRS, but eliminate DRS zones- just give each driver 90 seconds of DRS per race […]MattB commented on the post, Alonso intends to stay prepared for possible F1 return 3 years, 5 months ago
Read this as “Alonso reckons for the first time in ages, the McLaren might be alright”
MattB commented on the post, Red Bull's 2018 car was 'one of our best' – Horner 3 years, 8 months ago
Brands Hatch is on the perifery of London. Just saying…
MattB commented on the post, Hamilton extends title lead with Singapore win 3 years, 11 months ago
Just a thought: why did the race director send the safety car out so early and deprive us of whatever might have happened on the rest of lap 1? The safety car was not required until the start/finish straight, not […]
MattB commented on the post, Leclerc says his Halo "probably helped" in Belgian GP crash 3 years, 11 months ago
I have the same… logged it on the tech help but but not got a response.
MattB commented on the post, Leclerc says his Halo "probably helped" in Belgian GP crash 3 years, 11 months ago
It is a moot point whether the halo saved Leclerc today. However, what today showed is that flying cars can get very close to drivers’ heads and that is not acceptable, hence I am a reluctant supporter of halo.
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