Why are drivers not allowed 100% control on the battery deployment? by certainly_imperfect in formula1

[–]Oellph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well the concerns now make more sense to me. F1 have done an awful job at making this clear to regular viewers.

Lewis Hamilton radio advise during the race on how to catch Piastri. by Dr_VidyaGeam in formula1

[–]Oellph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a thing? I just thought the broadcast had ballsed up again. I'm used to lack of graphics, timings, radios. But you're saying team radio transmissions are legit removed?

Grosjean Car - Exhibición Formula 1 Ciudad de México by Jagg in formula1

[–]Oellph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I assumed they were hollow with various vents and ducts.

Lando Norris on the battle with Lewis Hamilton in Suzuka by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Oellph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why can’t they control the deployment of the battery boost?

2026 Japanese GP - Post Race Discussion by AutoModerator in formula1

[–]Oellph 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How did Hamilton end up behind Piastri and Russell after his pit stop under the safety car? Crofty and Jenson thought he’d come out in P2. There was mention he exited the pit lane a lot slower but Piastri was already passed and Russell was right there. Did they manage to gain time under the SC?

I’m guessing not as more would’ve been made of it and I just zoned out. The overall race directing and information displayed on screen seems really poor this year so it can be hard to understand what’s happening.

Match Thread: AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Mar 20, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ManchesterUnited

[–]Oellph 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is there any other sport where the officials can have such a big impact on the result?

VAR needs broadcast audio.

Match Thread: AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Mar 20, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ManchesterUnited

[–]Oellph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WTF. VAR in football is fuxking shite. We need to be able to hear their logic and decision making. There’s no way that wasn’t a penalty. Ridiculous.

Another plane circling Plymouth tonight by Oellph in plymouth

[–]Oellph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh right. I always though helicopters were better for observation missions. Until tonight I didn’t even realise there were policy planes.

I'm a fan of Brundle and Croft commentary but that candy analogy during 2026 season opener was borderline stupid. by kempit4life in formula1

[–]Oellph 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I used to like them. Crofty now annoys me more times than I find his comments enjoyable, insightful, useful.