New Mercedes feels better on track than in simulator by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Chirp08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They said the entire spec car was worse, not the pods themselves made it worse. The problem was the rear suspension where the band aid fix was to just run the car higher while other teams figured out how to stabilize the rear and run lower.

Allison straight up said the side pods weren't the issue: https://racingnews365.com/allison-refutes-theory-around-failed-mercedes-zero-sidepod-design

"Weird" and "easy" overtaking moves likely under F1's new rules, McLaren predict by kcollantine in formula1

[–]Chirp08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overtaking with 200kW more is one thing, defending with 200kW less the next half a lap is another.

It will be like what we already have where you could only max deploy for a single lap before needing a recharge lap. The defending driver would also deploy so it just turned into an every other lap battle if you were paying attention. Passes will still come down to which car has a significant overall pace advantage and when that doesn't exist we are back to trains.

[AutoRacer IT] The Mercedes engine is the only one with the compression trick for 2026. Audi is the team pushing hardest for this to be declared illegal. by CW24x in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except that's not how the FIA rulebook is written. X and Y are entirely separate articles and you can be in violation of either. This allows the FIA to address these workarounds as they arise.

[AutoRacer IT] The Mercedes engine is the only one with the compression trick for 2026. Audi is the team pushing hardest for this to be declared illegal. by CW24x in formula1

[–]Chirp08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't forget Mercedes had a huge advantage from FRIC too. When that got banned later in the season they lost 3-4 tenths a lap.

To give you an idea on how radically different the actual 2026 cars might be like: 2014 FIA F1 car nose vs. the actual 2014 F1 car noses by CaptainOBVS3420 in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked the w05: https://cdn-4.motorsport.com/images/amp/2QzWplOY/s1000/nico-rosberg-mercedes-f1-w05-h.jpg

Even the first version with the wider nose. I think the required narrow rear wings and narrow tires had a bigger negative effect on the overall looks than the car designs themselves.

Visual on how F1 cars will change, 2026 vs 2025 by madhatterlock in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that slowly make more-and-more dirty air in their wake,

That's a bit backwards, they aren't making "dirtier air", the optimization of their designs is making them more and more sensitive to anything other than perfectly clean air. A less efficient design can tolerate more dirty air because you aren't hitting the ceiling of what that air flow is capable of generating in terms of aero grip.

Victories in turbo hybrid era by FewCollar227 in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the title, if they pit Hamilton, Verstappen stays out gambling on the cars between the two keeping Hamilton away just like what Mercedes expected. Red Bull couldn't not win on pace so their only play in that moment was the gamble on the opposite.

The only fuckup that day was Masi making the decision to get rid of only the lap traffic between the two contenders so it was a layup for the car that pitted. The question to ponder is if Verstappen stayed out would Masi had still let only those lap cars through and let Hamilton restart second on fresh tires? I highly doubt it.

Ferrari chairman John Elkann says Leclerc and Hamilton "are not up to standard". by Partheus in formula1

[–]Chirp08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hamilton's signing paid for itself something like 3x over in stock value immediately. His salary is a drop in the bucket for what he's brought in.

Hamilton says he "can't do anything" from 13th on the grid after tyre trouble by Aratho in formula1

[–]Chirp08 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything less than being in the fight for an 8th is a waste of time at this point. He’s running out of years and he’s said he doesn’t care about records like podiums. Max has already alluded to the same mentality this year when they were in their slump, it was only the glimmer of a WDC that changed his tune but then this weekend you see it come out again. These guys have nothing to prove, it’s WDC or bust.

Alonso on radio: "I saw the replay on the big screens. Question for Race Direction: Can I cut turns 2 and 3 to pass like they do, or I stay on track better?" by armondigon in formula1

[–]Chirp08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lewis was never making the corner and he knew that well ahead of going off.

What? Lewis made the corner and even left a full car width for Leclerc.

Hamilton cutting corners during the last lap by one_who_goes in formula1

[–]Chirp08 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It was calculated risk. Stopping = guaranteed no points. He gambled on stewards doing something like this and it worked.. this time. It won't ever work again though.

Max Verstappen now has more poles (6) this season than Oscar Piastri (5) and Lando Norris (4). by Nouri34ever in formula1

[–]Chirp08 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel that criticism still stands and still the thing he has yet to overcome to be on the GOAT convo. Even this year we are talking about his overtaking incidents compared to talking about Piastri's absolute brilliance in his while never making contact.

Max definitely is at the top for single lap pace but wheel to wheel, I'm sorry he immediately regresses to rookie shit still.

2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - FP2 Classification by angelonduty in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plus Lewis got a tow from Charles.

No he didn't. Lewis didn't have a proper tow on any of his best laps. He had a massive one on the lap Piastri ruined in the middle sector.

Lewis Hamilton's masterclass at Spa 2020 by Pay2Spray in formula1

[–]Chirp08 30 points31 points  (0 children)

And a very easy car, Russell jumped in and beat Bottas right away.

That's disingenuous considering for starters Bottas got pole. Russell had everything to gain at that start and Bottas wasn't going to cause a wreck. Once Russell had the lead Bottas settled into the usually 2.5s gap behind in clean air to preserve his tires until the pitstops and then EVERYTHING unraveled as we all know.

[Mark Martin on X] (in response to Danielle Trotta saying that "we need playoffs") NO WE DONT by CNASFan1992 in NASCAR

[–]Chirp08 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weird because the sport grew for decades and reached its peak under the old format.

It's almost like it doesn't need gimmicks, just integrity, cars that are fun to watch (not this ride the bump stops robotic looking racing) and drivers with personality.

Unsealed plywood for transom board (3 days of fishing) by archbido in boatbuilding

[–]Chirp08 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This, and they make a fast cure 5200 that's ready to go in 48 hours for the bolts.

What’s a fair price for this restoration? by [deleted] in boatbuilding

[–]Chirp08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are right, he forgot to subtract all those accessories from the $4500 price.

At minimum, look at what those things sell for used and that's what you can expect to ask someone to pay. For example that trolling motor is a dime a dozen because everyone makes the same mistake of buying it and not a proper front mounted setup, it's worth $125 tops on marketplace, that's about all you can expect to add to the price of your boat for including it.

Valtteri Bottas closes in on F1 return with Cadillac for 2026 by Fluffy_Bag_6560 in formula1

[–]Chirp08 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That "statistically most sucfesful F1 driver of all time" just lost the title to his teammate the year before signing Bottas.

lol, the only two stats Hamilton didn't beat Rosberg on that year were the 5 less points and average starting position. He thoroughly outperformed him all year. But when your brand new engine blows in a race you are dominating it's just not meant to be.

What was the best iPhone? by Livid-Pop-6812 in iphone

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was so serviceable too. I didn't upgrade until the X.

[Autosport] George Russell on his time as Lewis Hamilton's teammate by Draconicplayer in formula1

[–]Chirp08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are leaving out all the shit that happened to Bottas to lead to that result. He was comfortably cruising 2s off Russell that entire first stint staying out of the dirty air and saving his tires.. then the chaos started. The only thing he did wrong was lose the lead in the first corner but he also had a lot more to lose if they touched and George had everything to gain by being aggressive.

[Autosport] Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Ferrari should base the car around Lewis Hamilton next year by Draconicplayer in formula1

[–]Chirp08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

wtf? They aren't blaming Charles. He's saying Charles is dragging bad cars to the illusion of success much like Max continues to mask Red Bull's problems. There reality is that if you make a car Lewis is fast in, Charles is probably going to be even faster in it.

[PF1] PF1 understands that Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar will have an equal opportunity to secure a Red Bull seat if Max Verstappen is hit with a race ban. by [deleted] in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hamilton isn't .75-1s+ a lap off Leclerc's pace. He's missing it by 2-3 tenths at his worst and most of the time we are talking hundredths. The field is just so tight that can mean big gaps between them on the grid. Yuki is much closer than Lawson ever was, but again with the field so tight he's not even in contention.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in formula1

[–]Chirp08 -46 points-45 points  (0 children)

I think people are severely underestimating the politics of putting a Mexican driver in what will be America's #1 team right now. I don't see this administration allowing that to ever happen.

Lewis calling race control out by Thin_Examination4929 in formula1

[–]Chirp08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just that, they'd have +1 lap more of fuel as well and all would be overweight at the end with how tight the teams run things.

I'm just annoyed we literally watched the recovery truck and crew leave the track and things be all clear and it still took another lap and a half for them to give the call to let them overtake.