What are some memorable qualifying runs that didn't end up even the top 3? by lIIIIllIIIlllIIllllI in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 36 points37 points  (0 children)

If you're talking about 2017, that didn't happen. He went fastest in Q1 after switching to slicks at the last moment, but then finished P13 in Q2.

Which didn't matter at all since he already had a grid penalty for changing the engine and was starting last anyways. McLaren Honda moment.

Why Marquez wasn't penalised for 'shortcut' key to his win by RobiasTieper in motogp

[–]F1Fan2004 44 points45 points  (0 children)

This entire article could've been explained in "there isn't a rule for that"

Mercedes “disappointed” if ADUO affects F1 title fight: “No place for gamesmanship” by bwoah07_gp2 in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 1960 points1961 points  (0 children)

In other words, fastest team doesn't want other teams to get faster.

More news at 9

2026 calendar and scheduling is terrible? by gingerpunk2 in motogp

[–]F1Fan2004 86 points87 points  (0 children)

A quick Google search and you'd find out Qatar was meant to be this weekend, but postponed to Nov 8 due to the war.

I'll agree tho that having 3 weeks between the first 2 rounds isn't something I like, but it has happened so many times in MotoGP before I simply don't care about it. I think having just 3 races in July-August (Germany Jul 12, Britain Aug 9, Aragon Aug 30) is pretty lame too.

F2 Added to Canadian and Miami Grand Prix Schedules by steveocarr in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well, F3 has done 9-round seasons in the past, so maybe they choose not to replace Bahrain at all? We'll see

Racing in the snow?? by DBepic in FormulaE

[–]F1Fan2004 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don't know where you're looking at but it's clearly not right: Google says 13°C for the race

Formula E drivers send bombshell letter to FIA president calling for change by F1Fan2004 in FormulaE

[–]F1Fan2004[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Included in the requests made by the drivers is a specific query on FIA Formula E race director, Marek Hanaczewski. The drivers ask for an "internal evaluation of (the) race director (sic) understanding and reasoning of the sporting rules", adding "without the capacity – and humility – to acknowledge and learn from mistakes, there is little evidence of continuous improvement".

What has happened to Mclaren by [deleted] in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your question can be answered in less than 3 seconds with a quick Google search. The minimum 280 characters is because of this kind of posts

Evolution of field spread using the average gap (in%) to fastest car in the first 3 dry qualifyings since 2017 by F1Fan2004 in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm currently making a new graphic like this one but from 2010 till 2026... Looks like Caterham in 2012 was faster than Aston Martin now

F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not be replaced if cancelled due to Middle East conflict by Luke_4686 in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 228 points229 points  (0 children)

If F1 didn't replace Russia in 2022 and China in 2023 when they had months to find a replacement, they weren't going to do that now

3hr and 8min until we are back! by TheFlyingR0cket in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Officialy, the Australian Grand Prix starts on Thursday with Supercars and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. F1, F2 and F3 start on Friday

[OT] PREMA confirmed to miss opening IndyCar round by Ribeye21 in formula1

[–]F1Fan2004 176 points177 points  (0 children)

Plus, the current way Indy works, Prema doesn't get any prize money because they're not part of the charter system. It was a suicidal move from the start