There's likely to be a lot less work on the cars during this season due to the focus on rebuilding for the new rules next year so it could be interesting if someone like Redbull starts off strongly.
F1 2021 Season
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Ferrari have already stated they will stop work on this years car after 3-4 races *, to concentrate on the new car with the new regs for next season. I expect many to follow suit apart from RB and Mercedes as they will be in the constructors and wdc battles.
* this is not entirely accurate as there dedicated parts for Monaco (steering rack), Canada, Monza etc that are brought every year so they will need some work.
* this is not entirely accurate as there dedicated parts for Monaco (steering rack), Canada, Monza etc that are brought every year so they will need some work.
Lando looks fast in FP2
Its so hard to tell where the grid is overall. Qually should be a good watch tomorrow.
I agree, a few look fast, Q3 will be the time.
So far it looks like Mercedes/Red Bull are VERY close.
Mclaren with Norris especially is probably .200 behind their overall pace, but my god this is looking like a close one!
The top 10 especially is going to be tightest in history that's for sure. Can't wait
Will be interesting to see just how far it spreads once the fuel is completely out and engines up to 11, as nobody in FP has gone faster than what Max managed in testing.
From the times so far i'm going to say it'll be Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris top 3, with Bottas, Perez, Leclerc and Sainz very close.
Alpine look like they're struggling, don't think AM have shown their full pace yet but they look more mid pack right now.
Mclaren with Norris especially is probably .200 behind their overall pace, but my god this is looking like a close one!
The top 10 especially is going to be tightest in history that's for sure. Can't wait
Will be interesting to see just how far it spreads once the fuel is completely out and engines up to 11, as nobody in FP has gone faster than what Max managed in testing.
From the times so far i'm going to say it'll be Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris top 3, with Bottas, Perez, Leclerc and Sainz very close.
Alpine look like they're struggling, don't think AM have shown their full pace yet but they look more mid pack right now.
Brundle said Max looks very chilled when he spoke to him and his demeanor. I think he has a championship winning car this year. Hopefully it will be very close wdc.
Bottas was nowhere but race pace wise Ham vs Ver looks on. I’m very pleasantly surprised by McLaren too, this could be tasty.
It's setting up so good, I just hope it's not all somehow dispelled between tomorrow and Sunday. Bahrain full layout also historically a good track for overtaking and wheel-to-wheel in general, could be a really good one.
I don't see how it can't be really. Last year was great, and they're even closer this year too.
I still think Merc/Red bull will be 10-15 seconds ahead of the rest across a race but at least the other teams can keep them more honest.
the midpack fight between Mclaren/Ferrari/Alphatauri/Alpine/Aston Martin is going to be so good.
A proper battle between Verstappen and Hamilton would be so great.
Mercedes 1-2 with a couple of tenths tomorrow incoming..
Mercedes 1-2 with a couple of tenths tomorrow incoming..
You lived my dream.
I was obsessed with Jordan back in the day. I was at Magny Cour in 2001 and after the race I just stood watching the jordan mechanics, wishing I was that side of the fence.
What was your job with them?
The Williams livery is growing on me, it looks great in the sun.
Just watched a monster lap from Max in FP3, he is looking fast.
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Standings after FP3
Standings after FP3
| Driver | Team | Fastest Lap | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max VerstappenVER | Red Bull | 1:30.577 | 11 | |
| 2 | Lewis HamiltonHAM | Mercedes | 1:31.316 | 14 | |
| 3 | Pierre GaslyGAS | AlphaTauri | 1:31.583 | 13 | |
| 4 | Valtteri BottasBOT | Mercedes | 1:31.855 | 16 | |
| 5 | Sergio PerezPER | Red Bull | 1:31.908 | 11 | |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz JnrSAI | Ferrari | 1:32.108 | 16 | |
| 7 | Kimi RaikkonenRAI | Alfa Romeo | 1:32.224 | 15 | |
| 8 | Esteban OconOCO | Alpine | 1:32.423 | 11 | |
| 9 | Lance StrollSTR | Aston Martin | 1:32.431 | 13 | |
| 10 | Daniel RicciardoRIC | McLaren | 1:32.477 | 12 | |
| 11 | Charles LeclercLEC | Ferrari | 1:32.482 | 17 | |
| 12 | Antonio GiovinazziGIO | Alfa Romeo | 1:32.500 | 11 | |
| 13 | Yuki TsunodaTSU | AlphaTauri | 1:32.709 | 15 | |
| 14 | Sebastian VettelVET | Aston Martin | 1:32.755 | 15 | |
| 15 | Fernando AlonsoALO | Alpine | 1:32.820 | 15 | |
| 16 | Lando NorrisNOR | McLaren | 1:32.860 | 10 | |
| 17 | George RussellRUS | Williams | 1:33.323 | 14 | |
| 18 | Mick SchumacherMSC | Haas | 1:33.422 | 15 | |
| 19 | Nikita MazepinMAZ | Haas | 1:33.622 | 14 | |
| 20 | Nicholas LatifiLAT | Williams | 1:33.959 | 16 |
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We had a decent number of teams last year, but the more the better.
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We had a decent number of teams last year, but the more the better.
The onboard with the RB is something to watch. Looks like Max is out for a sunday drive. So planted and responsive. Does exactly what you want it do. Then look at Lewis and Bottas onboards to see their struggles. Looks like new rules favour the higher rake cars. Gonna say Max on P1 by over 0.5 to the Mercedes. Really looking forward to qually.
Come on Max, put Lewis in your back mirror and keep him there all season
after watching FP , Max looks like the one to beat and Lewis has a fight on his hands, but we have all seen this before, Merc has not shown all there cards yet, neither have Red Bull, the question is who has more cards to show.
Max or Lewis for Pole, with hardly anything in it
Q3 will be interesting.
Max or Lewis for Pole, with hardly anything in it
Q3 will be interesting.
Is there a benefit to not spending your entire budget right up front, or should you just allocate the whole thing?Still time to enter
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We had a decent number of teams last year, but the more the better.
Still time to enter
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We had a decent number of teams last year, but the more the better.
I just threw together a team. Never done it before and didn't really have a clue how it works, but might be fun! I have some spare money, which is unusual for fantasy games
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We had a decent number of teams last year, but the more the better.
I joined. Thank you for organizing.
We will find out if Merc are sandbagging but I doubt it. I suspect it's technical challenges they are facing. However knowing Mercedes, they shall overcome and pronto.
I pick my team, spend the lots, you can change after each race, but I tend to keep the same all season.
I think both have more to show, but no I dont think they they are sandbagging.
Stricter check down for race winner and a random car after each race weekend
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Honda have potentially built the best engine in F1, which will be frozen for years to come. Honda have secured a place for an exciting young Honda-funded Japanese driver in a promising midfield team - with a clear route to a future Red Bull seat. Honda are also fecking off and leaving the sport.
One of these facts does not match the others. If they were going to leave, why now? Why not after the Mclaren shitshow? Are they really going to let someone else win with a Honda funded car....again?
One of these facts does not match the others. If they were going to leave, why now? Why not after the Mclaren shitshow? Are they really going to let someone else win with a Honda funded car....again?
Just managed to get in the fantasy league in time. No idea how it works but sod it should be laugh 
Just managed to get in the fantasy league in time. No idea how it works but sod it should be laugh
Yea I just picked drivers I liked
haven't a clue how you get points for an Aero package!Yea I just picked drivers I liked
Yeah I just went all out on drivers and skimped on the Aero and Engine
Yeah I just went all out on drivers and skimped on the Aero and Engine
Think I have Max, Gasly and Danny Ric. Some combo of Red Bull Merc and McLaren on the other bits
I'm Verstappen, Hamilton and Gasly. Coincidently the FP3 top 3
Got Aston Martin, Mclaren and Redbull on the other bits
I have engines , 3 drivers , aero and chassis with what ever money I have left
I was toying between Lando and GaslyI'm Verstappen, Hamilton and Gasly. Coincidently the FP3 top 3
Got Aston Martin, Mclaren and Redbull on the other bits
Race 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying
Its nearly time, first Qualifying of the season, looking forward to this.
I was going with Lando, but I had 6 million or something left over so went with Danny Ric.
Theres a decent chance Lando leads that team this year imo, hes brilliant.
It’s a financial decision, they couldn’t commit any further with covid.
anyway this wouldn’t be the first time they got close to the best car and then quit! Did exactly the same thing with the year brawn bought the car and won. All those ideas were Honda, brawn just carried it on.
OK top 3 prediction.
Lewis , Max and Bottas , boring I hear you say, but I do think Mercedes have a bit more than Red Bull left.
Lewis , Max and Bottas , boring I hear you say, but I do think Mercedes have a bit more than Red Bull left.
New boots this season , new construction and 3 kgs heaver than last season, did not know that.
I'm gonna back Max for pole. He's been so dominant I think even if Mercedes have sandbagged he's still gonna come out on top.
Max, Lewis then Bottas for me.