F1 2024: Dutch GP - Zandvoort (Aug 25)

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

In soccer, bigger is often a disadvantage. Most top soccerplayers aren't that big. They have to be agile and precise.

Absolutely, I don't want anyone to think I'm casting dispersions at soccer!!!

It takes a special kinda athlete!!! Back in the day I could play football, baseball and basketball. I could even play pick up games of all 3 as I got older. But soccer, no way...too difficult and exhausting!!!!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

In soccer, bigger is often a disadvantage. Most top soccerplayers aren't that big. They have to be agile and precise.
And they have to be good actors. Otherwise the Schwalbe isn't convincing



Gordon Ramsay is one of the few people I really can't stand. It seems that saves me $35k

Neither do I. He treats subordinates in his kitchens like a tyrant. He was nearly killed in a cycle accident where half his body was black and without a helmet he would have easily been a goner and because of that has a mobility problem.
Like you I'll pass on on the $35k ticket

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Neither do I. He treats subordinates in his kitchens like a tyrant. He was nearly killed in a cycle accident where half his body was black and without a helmet he would have easily been a goner and because of that has a mobility problem.
Like you I'll pass on on the $35k ticket

For some reason Americans love mean Brits like Ramsey and Simon Cowell

I'll also pass on the $35k Gordon Ramsey Garage!!!

Hell, I'm too frugal to step foot into one of his ordinary restaurants.

I also saw his social media post on the bike accident

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

For some reason Americans love mean Brits like Ramsey and Simon Cowell

I'll also pass on the $35k Gordon Ramsey Garage!!!

Hell, I'm too frugal to step foot into one of his ordinary restaurants.

I also saw his social media post on the bike accident

Went to one of his bar/grille places at Claridges ages ago but it since moved from there round the corner, he has his joints peppered all over the well to do places in central London.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

For some reason Americans love mean Brits like Ramsey and Simon Cowell

I'll also pass on the $35k Gordon Ramsey Garage!!!

Hell, I'm too frugal to step foot into one of his ordinary restaurants.

I also saw his social media post on the bike accident

Hey KBD how about forging a pass for Miami

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

and Simon Cowell

That's the other person/tv celebrity I can't stand

In Ramsay's world...there's only room for Ramsay. Same goes for Cowell.
It's not that they're mean, it's that they're so full of themselves on TV.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

That's the other person/tv celebrity I can't stand

In Ramsay's world...there's only room for Ramsay. Same goes for Cowell.
It's not that they're mean, it's that they're so full of themselves on TV.

I'm not big on Cowell either!!! But me and the wife do like Gordon Ramsey's TV show "Uncharted"

"Uncharted" shows his true personality while traveling the world learning from and competing against other chefs. Seems like a really nice and funny bloke away from his "Hells Kitchen" persona

[Fillip]

I am really excited for the first race after the summer break. The last few races before the break were great and I am expecting another great race at Zandvoort. Attending an F1 race can be a great fun especially when there are some additional events you may attend during the race weekend apart from witnessing the speeds and thrills on the track. One such event that fans can enjoy during the upcoming Dutch GP is this meetup that is happening on Saturday, 24th August at Mango’s Beachbar Zandvoort.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Hey KBD how about forging a pass for Miami

MAX got sunburn in Portugal

[///M Power-Belgium]

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[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Went to one of his bar/grille places at Claridges ages ago but it since moved from there round the corner, he has his joints peppered all over the well to do places in central London.

I went to the Hells Kitchen in DC. Hated it - couldn't get anything Kosher. Everything was wrapped in Bacon like the Beef Wellington, or was bottom feeders like Shrimp and Muscels. It's was disgusting and a letdown.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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No extinction rebellion kneuzen blocking the road?
What a pathetic display that was last year.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

MAX got sunburn in Portugal

Red nose at least

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

I went to the Hells Kitchen in DC. Hated it - couldn't get anything Kosher. Everything was wrapped in Bacon like the Beef Wellington, or was bottom feeders like Shrimp and Muscels. It's was disgusting and a letdown.

Don't really know why ppl just think 'Oh it's Ramsey so must be good' just a celeb status chef with odd ball menu that's all bark and no bite.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Red nose at least

The Zandvoort weather forecast :

Friday : Dry
Saturday : A few little rain showers in the morning
Sunday : A few little rain showers in the morning

The Zandvoort track will be dry with 22-23°C.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The Zandvoort weather forecast :

Friday : Dry
Saturday : A few little rain showers in the morning
Sunday : A few little rain showers in the morning

The Zandvoort track will be dry with 22-23°C.

Sounds good to me, should suit Ferrari too with a more definite set up. We'll see how the wind there affects them all.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Sounds good to me, should suit Ferrari too with a more definite set up. We'll see how the wind there affects them all.

Yeah. And sometimes the sand at the track..

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah. And sometimes the sand at the track..

I've mentioned this before, more effective induction air filters have to be used as just one spec of sand entering the PU can kill the performance or worse especially MAX's huge penalty new one from Spa has to be checked continuously if RB don't want to hear anymore French from him.
He's already been swindled out of one dud engine at Montreal and if something did happen on that fresh PU then what he said before to the team would seem like kid glove talk. I'd throw my helmet at them

[M5Rick]

...but then with what Marko says about not finding a good solution after the holiday, when two weeks must pass before you touch the cars, is Marko just saying that, they have a bit more time or he's sandbagging. If not then as usual it's down to the MAX Factor,same as it ever was so what's new?

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I've mentioned this before, more effective induction air filters have to be used as just one spec of sand entering the PU can kill the performance or worse especially MAX's huge penalty new one from Spa has to be checked continuously if RB don't want to hear anymore French from him.
He's already been swindled out of one dud engine at Montreal and if something did happen on that fresh PU then what he said before to the team would seem like kid glove talk. I'd throw my helmet at them

Do the cars not run any type of filter? I assume they do - can it be changed mid race?

Honestly, it seems like F1 has been toned down. They are basically mentally prepping us for E-Cars.
No fuel, no repairs, no changes - just tires. Cars are also a lot more reliable than they used to be,

Where is the drama?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Do the cars not run any type of filter? I assume they do - can it be changed mid race?

Honestly, it seems like F1 has been toned down. They are basically mentally prepping us for E-Cars.
No fuel, no repairs, no changes - just tires. Cars are also a lot more reliable than they used to be,

Where is the drama?

There are up to 15 UFI filters in an F1 car not only for the engine induction but a host of other things too like oil, fuel,brake fluid, DRS operation etc.
I would love to see the return of mid race fuel filling even in 2026 as cars would still need gas and the heavy electric motors wouldn't be so heavy with half tank of gas on starting.

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

There are up to 15 UFI filters in an F1 car not only for the engine induction but a host of other things too like oil, fuel,brake fluid, DRS operation etc.
I would love to see the return of mid race fuel filling even in 2026 as cars would still need gas and the heavy electric motors wouldn't be so heavy with half tank of gas on starting.

Fueling and minor adjustments mid race, with mandatory 1-2 pits per race.

Small displacement. High revving engines with 70s Era European car reliability.

It would be like rolling the dice every week. I promise you Sauber and Haas would have at least 1 podium a year with these rules.