Re: Motosport General discussion tread --- Formula1, MotoGP, WTCC, ETCC, DTM.....

Overall, I think Vettel is a good driver. I don't think he's awful, but I don't think he's great. I think if he was at Mercedes or Red Bull, then Max or Lewis would outclass him quite easily in the same car.

Ah... Fair. But I would say this, prime Vettel could hold his own against both in the same car imho. It’s different when you started watching him since his Toro Rosso days. He was an incredible driver and something special. I don’t know what happened to him along the way but it seems like he lost some confidence.

Quote from: coinlocket$ on January 09, 2022, 10:03:08 PM

According to rumors next year in formula 1will still have sprint races.
And they will increase from 3 to 6.

What do you think?

I loved them, they just need to change the points for more position paid and maybe something else.

Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/opinioni/zoom/make-f1-american-again-valutazione-format-qualifica-sprint-formula1-liberty-media-600097.html

I kinda liked the sprint races when it first came out since it was something new. But now having seen it, I prefer the old format tbh. And instead of messing around with the format, get the new engine specs in already... 2026 is way too far off. The wait should better be worth it. Like they’re prolly finding a way to make those engines scream again?

for the entertainment aspect i think sprint races are good you get a glimpse of the race plus you get to watch the chaos of the start one more time where cars are close to each other and everyone looking for a way to overtake and gain positions while its all cramped with other cars, also you get to watch qualification on friday the sprint on sunday plus saturday is the race because many find the free practice sessions are not exciting to watch so they skip watching f1 on friday.
next season we will have 6 races with sprint race which is going to be exciting to see in my opinion.

Here’s the think with sprint races, it adds more risks to the drivers and to the car getting damaged or something. We have seen anything of that sort happen last season but as it goes I’m pretty sure we’ll see some crash involving a couple of drivers or more who wouldn’t be able to race on race day... Then it’s going to be another issue.

And I love qualifying and watching those guys battle for their spots at the grid.