Formula 1 | Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021 | Losail International Circuit | 19-21 November, 2021

Iksvaku · 22nd November 2021, 19:22

We all know the talent, skill, dedication, precision and fire to perform that is required to excel at the highest level of any sport. To be a F1 World Champion year after year for 7 years as Schumacher and Hamilton have done is superhuman. Sometimes, we seem to underrate these performances simply because their wins become routine. We should drive at the speeds they do on the track to understand how much on the edge of life they perform, week after week, year after year. How do they survive when a fractional mistake can lead to tragedy?

sravankrishnan · 22nd November 2021, 20:53

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Originally Posted by DevilzzzzOwn

A member of the Formula 1 community on Reddit noticed at the Qatar Grand Prix that Mercedes did not withdraw their pneumatic lines

Well spotted. I'm taking the liberty to post this video on r/formula

Actually Red Bull did the same, though not sure who started it.

motor_breathing · 22nd November 2021, 21:07

As per gpblog, Mercedes started it and Redbull copied it.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/99637...-lane-too.html
Real racing fans will thank FIA if they ban ToxicToto and HonerTheMoaner from attending the next two races

fast_n_curious · 23rd November 2021, 02:10

I was not sure there will be so many Alonso fan here, I was always a Schumacher fan but after Schumacher it was always Alonso (may be Leclerc because he is in Ferrari and Lando because who does not like Lando).
Yesterday the old war horse showed what a mega driver he is and what a mega drive it was.
He was not in the even in the top 4 fastest car but still getting 3rd and with one change of tyre is phenomenal.
I hope Alonso is give the similar car as Hamilton or Verstappen and see what this old wily fox will do.
I am looking forward to 2022 with such eagerness, Alonso deserves one more F1 Championship.

VAMOS ALONSO

iamahunter · 23rd November 2021, 04:40

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Originally Posted by fast_n_curious

I hope Alonso is give the similar car as Hamilton or Verstappen and see what this old wily fox will do.

Win a championship I reckon. He's already doing a great job at Alpine.

I am excited for the next year as well. With Russell moving to Mercedes, I am sure it's going to get more interesting. Just hoping that TotoHam doesn't make another Bottas out of him.

Off topic - I wonder if ever any F1 driver comes across these threads on t-bhp, what would be their reaction.

venkyhere · 23rd November 2021, 18:16

Alonso showed class and drove incredibly well. Pleased that I am to see him on the podium, it was plain luck that the VSC held back Perez, denying him the time and distance that he would otherwise have had, to get past the Alpine running on 1stop tyres. It probably would have happened on 56th lap.

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Originally Posted by iamahunter

Just hoping that TotoHam doesn't make another Bottas out of him.

Depends what Reichmarshall Wolff decides. Will it be "Chorch, nowff comeon, ket deez cars" OR "Chorch, invert with Lewis".

gtonsing · 24th November 2021, 17:36

New track and new country in addition to a very fast track aside, this track will be a parade in the up coming years. In my humble opinion. There is almost 0% chance for rain (perhaps a sand storm could be a show stopper) and because of the speed the cars carry, I feel overtaking would be quite tough

22nd November 2021, 19:22	#46
Iksvaku BHPian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 34 Thanked: 104 Times	Re: Formula 1 \| Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021 \| Losail International Circuit \| 19-21 November, 2021 We all know the talent, skill, dedication, precision and fire to perform that is required to excel at the highest level of any sport. To be a F1 World Champion year after year for 7 years as Schumacher and Hamilton have done is superhuman. Sometimes, we seem to underrate these performances simply because their wins become routine. We should drive at the speeds they do on the track to understand how much on the edge of life they perform, week after week, year after year. How do they survive when a fractional mistake can lead to tragedy?
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22nd November 2021, 21:07	#48
motor_breathing BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Re: Formula 1 \| Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021 \| Losail International Circuit \| 19-21 November, 2021 As per gpblog, Mercedes started it and Redbull copied it. https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/99637...-lane-too.html Real racing fans will thank FIA if they ban ToxicToto and HonerTheMoaner from attending the next two races
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23rd November 2021, 02:10	#49
fast_n_curious BHPian Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Atlanta Posts: 27 Thanked: 63 Times	Re: Formula 1 \| Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021 \| Losail International Circuit \| 19-21 November, 2021 I was not sure there will be so many Alonso fan here, I was always a Schumacher fan but after Schumacher it was always Alonso (may be Leclerc because he is in Ferrari and Lando because who does not like Lando). Yesterday the old war horse showed what a mega driver he is and what a mega drive it was. He was not in the even in the top 4 fastest car but still getting 3rd and with one change of tyre is phenomenal. I hope Alonso is give the similar car as Hamilton or Verstappen and see what this old wily fox will do. I am looking forward to 2022 with such eagerness, Alonso deserves one more F1 Championship. VAMOS ALONSO
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24th November 2021, 17:36	#52
gtonsing BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 Thanked: 268 Times	Re: Formula 1 \| Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021 \| Losail International Circuit \| 19-21 November, 2021 New track and new country in addition to a very fast track aside, this track will be a parade in the up coming years. In my humble opinion. There is almost 0% chance for rain (perhaps a sand storm could be a show stopper) and because of the speed the cars carry, I feel overtaking would be quite tough
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