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[LewEngBridewell]

You gonna be in the chatroom every now and then this season Hyflex?

[RyRy]

You gonna be in the chatroom every now and then this season Hyflex?

Yes sir, of course I will every single qualifying and raceif I'm not then it means I've overslept, I should give some of you my number so I can be prank called so I wake up haha

I'll more than likely be in all of the practice sessions as well, working from home gives me freedom to watch all of the F1 sessions.

WB has one of those fancy auto-correcting brains, so he never recognizes typos...

Yeah, mine does it too but that's some dyslexic tendencies for you lol not a superior brain xD

[LewEngBridewell]

You gonna be in the chatroom every now and then this season Hyflex?

Yes sir, of course I will every single qualifying and raceif I'm not then it means I've overslept, I should give some of you my number so I can be prank called so I wake up haha

I'll more than likely be in all of the practice sessions as well, working from home gives me freedom to watch all of the F1 sessions.D

Good times

I'll be in there for all live BBC ones, and some others if I can access l**e s*****s Some members have kindly offered help with this.

[scotty]

Whenever i've gone into chat i find myself talking crap with everyone in there more than actually watching what's going on

[LewEngBridewell]

Whenever i've gone into chat i find myself talking crap with everyone in there more than actually watching what's going on

I know what you mean mate

I participate largely in the pre-race build-up and afterwards. During the race, I have the sound turned off, and only comment when there's something worth commenting on.

[Hammer278]

Damn I don't know how you guys do chats during races....I can't talk to anyone and no one can talk to me during races, or I get instantly pissed off! Even if its watching in a small group, I remain silent for the most part.

[scotty]

Damn I don't know how you guys do chats during races....I can't talk to anyone and no one can talk to me during races, or I get instantly pissed off! Even if its watching in a small group, I remain silent for the most part.

Haha, i am the same in groups cause i like to hear the commentary to help know what's going on. Must absorb ALL the information! I know a few people who talked constantly when i've watched a race with em...

[What's Burning?]

I agree, I'll do Friday practice but raceday? Nah, that's me left to my own devices. I wouldn't want to be subjected to anyone's idiotic comments. of course that's the same thing someone could say about me, so that's why..

I watch alone,
with nobody else,
cause you know when I watch alone,
I just want to be by myself.

[darwin dali]

I agree, I'll do Friday practice but raceday? Nah, that's me left to my own devices. I wouldn't want to be subjected to anyone's idiotic comments. of course that's the same thing someone could say about me, so that's why..

I watch alone,
with nobody else,
cause you know when I watch alone,
I just want to be by myself.

Ah, you're one of those perverts, "watching" alone, "wanting to be by myself" - suuuuure

[What's Burning?]

I agree, I'll do Friday practice but raceday? Nah, that's me left to my own devices. I wouldn't want to be subjected to anyone's idiotic comments. of course that's the same thing someone could say about me, so that's why..

I watch alone,
with nobody else,
cause you know when I watch alone,
I just want to be by myself.

Ah, you're one of those perverts, "watching" alone, "wanting to be by myself" - suuuuure

Just a peephole.

[darwin dali]

I agree, I'll do Friday practice but raceday? Nah, that's me left to my own devices. I wouldn't want to be subjected to anyone's idiotic comments. of course that's the same thing someone could say about me, so that's why..

I watch alone,
with nobody else,
cause you know when I watch alone,
I just want to be by myself.

Ah, you're one of those perverts, "watching" alone, "wanting to be by myself" - suuuuure

Just a peephole.

[What's Burning?]

^^ Now that's just silly talk, I'm not into 'bears'.

[spankyham]

My 2 cents worth after testing has been completed and predictions are to be made.

It never fails to amaze me how people talk in stark contrasts about cars and performance when they are fully aware that they simply do not know the full story - "expert pundit" and "forum members" alike. Gary Anderson trying to extrapolate times based on guestimates of fuel loads without any consideration of tire compound or condition is IMO, a prime example.

Hence my aversion to comments claiming this car has a few tenths over that car. Similarly I think it is a total mistake to have pecking order lists.

The sort of track, weather conditions, surface, driver, tire performance and "setup" on the car in the specific conditions make pecking order lists irrelevant. Truth be told, different cars + setup + specific conditions will produce a different "pecking order" each time you change one variable.

There are so many people saying all will be revealed in Australia - personally I don't think so. Like last year we will leave Australia with a winner and lots of variables and questions. 7 races into last year it was still unclear who really was the best.

I think setup is far more important than a perceived one tenth advantage one car is supposed to have over another. Getting your setup right was critical last year and, IMO, it will be more-so this year. Merc got things right in China last year and look at what a difference it made. There was no major change in their car there, it was mostly, IMO, them simply getting the setup right.

So, what do I see as the determining factors in deciding this years races:-
1) competitive car
2) setup
3) tire management
4) driver
5) team performance

If you can place a tick next to each of those boxes then you have a chance of winning that race.

In summary - my thoughts about cars and tenths. I'd rather have the 4th or 5th car in a pecking order list with the best driver and getting the setup and tire management spot on. From a Tifoso's perspective I don't know if the F138 is first or fifth in the pecking order, but I do think we have a competitive car, the best driver on the track and a team clearly working very cohesively and performing at a high level.

I think Lotus/Kimi, RedBull/Seb and Merc/Lewis will arrive in Australia with 1 and 4 on my list ticked. Both McLarens arrive there with 1 and 5 ticked.

[bud]

I agree, getting the setup correct so your tyres will last is key. Some cars might be faster over one lap than others but if the others can have better race pace then they will be ahead come the chequered flag.

[RyRy]

Good times
I'll be in there for all live BBC ones, and some others if I can access l**e s*****s Some members have kindly offered help with this.

If my internet service provider sorted their s*** out and gave me a faster upload I could help out with this too for... I'll have a look to see how good/bad I can help out during practice sessions at Australia.

Whenever i've gone into chat i find myself talking crap with everyone in there more than actually watching what's going on

I know what you mean mate

I participate largely in the pre-race build-up and afterwards. During the race, I have the sound turned off, and only comment when there's something worth commenting on.

Multitasking dude, ahaha I do the same type when something major happens

Damn I don't know how you guys do chats during races....I can't talk to anyone and no one can talk to me during races, or I get instantly pissed off! Even if its watching in a small group, I remain silent for the most part.

I had a go at a fem friend when she kept calling me on skype during a race and she got really mad at me (can't remember what race but it was during an important part of the race)

I'd love community Skype calls that would be pretty awesome

Haha, i am the same in groups cause i like to hear the commentary to help know what's going on. Must absorb ALL the information! I know a few people who talked constantly when i've watched a race with em...

I can just imagine you going psycho on them and telling them to "SHUT THE >>>> UP" lol