I don't quite understand how NOR is not closer to VER considering that he has been in the fastest car since Miami. Today was the first time since Miami where I can genuinely say that NOR wasn't driving the fastest machine out there.
NOR will win nothing on his own this year, he needs help. Sorry but despite the penalty sham, he waited too long to attack on a big tire delta in a car that almost pulled a 5s gap in 3 laps afterwards. He's not good enough to win this year.deadhead wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:02I don't quite understand how NOR is not closer to VER considering that he has been in the fastest car since Miami. Today was the first time since Miami where I can genuinely say that NOR wasn't driving the fastest machine out there.
I honestly believe that if LEC was given the opportunity NOR has had this year he would win.
NOR still has a very real chance of winning the WDC, it all depends on how the RB20 copes with the upcoming tracks.
Despite some great showings, I’m genuinely surprised by how inconsistent and error prone NOR has been this year. If Ferrari keep maximizing the performance of the car, I think LEC can catch NOR.dialtone wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:06NOR will win nothing on his own this year, he needs help. Sorry but despite the penalty sham, he waited too long to attack on a big tire delta in a car that almost pulled a 5s gap in 3 laps afterwards. He's not good enough to win this year.deadhead wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:02I don't quite understand how NOR is not closer to VER considering that he has been in the fastest car since Miami. Today was the first time since Miami where I can genuinely say that NOR wasn't driving the fastest machine out there.
I honestly believe that if LEC was given the opportunity NOR has had this year he would win.
NOR still has a very real chance of winning the WDC, it all depends on how the RB20 copes with the upcoming tracks.
Ferrari has done a few strategy mistakes this year but most of the time they've been correct. The praise is warranted.Ravin Jain? He is incredible. I really have a lot of confidence in Ravin. He has done an excellent job. He manages emotions very well, which was perhaps one of our weaknesses in the past, when it comes to strategy. That has changed a lot with Ravin.
Norris will need a lot of luck (almost a miracle) to win the championship. He won't be able to win on pure talent alone, even if he wins all 5 races and 2 sprints remaining.deadhead wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:02I don't quite understand how NOR is not closer to VER considering that he has been in the fastest car since Miami. Today was the first time since Miami where I can genuinely say that NOR wasn't driving the fastest machine out there.
I honestly believe that if LEC was given the opportunity NOR has had this year he would win.
NOR still has a very real chance of winning the WDC, it all depends on how the RB20 copes with the upcoming tracks.
Brazil is a good track for coming through the field, weather, some crazy... plus Charles will have a chance to smoke everybody with a super engine in the sprint.
The car has a weak qualifying, in Singapore the pace was to keep up with Lando, but for this it was necessary to start next to, but not 9-10. And in Baku, the mistakes of the team and Charles, along with the mini drs, which allowed McLaren to keep the position.NoDivergence wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 01:03Thanks, any particular reason why it hasn't been winning (a lot) since that update?
I'm a McLaren fan and I agree. Hopefully this year is teaching Lando how he needs to race and will stand him in good stead for the future. Let's not forget that Max had several seasons fighting at the front before he won his first title. Charles and Carlos are both more experienced that Lando as well.ing. wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:48Despite some great showings, I’m genuinely surprised by how inconsistent and error prone NOR has been this year. If Ferrari keep maximizing the performance of the car, I think LEC can catch NOR.dialtone wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:06NOR will win nothing on his own this year, he needs help. Sorry but despite the penalty sham, he waited too long to attack on a big tire delta in a car that almost pulled a 5s gap in 3 laps afterwards. He's not good enough to win this year.deadhead wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 03:02
I don't quite understand how NOR is not closer to VER considering that he has been in the fastest car since Miami. Today was the first time since Miami where I can genuinely say that NOR wasn't driving the fastest machine out there.
I honestly believe that if LEC was given the opportunity NOR has had this year he would win.
NOR still has a very real chance of winning the WDC, it all depends on how the RB20 copes with the upcoming tracks.
LEC needs a healthy dose of good fortune—the start today was a dream scenario—which, frankly I think he’s due.
Good thing it's hard to qualify well with this carVanja #66 wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 12:34WCC points, standings after 19 races are as follows:
2004 - 628 total, 34.9 points per race (latest points system, 18 races)
2007 – 500 total, 29.4 points per race (latest points system, 17 races)
2017 – 495
2022 – 469
2023 - 349
2024 – 496
Sprint points are obviously skewing the overall haul, especially over season 2017, but maximised races (mostly) continue as a trend of this year. I didn't think it was possible to overhaul points from 2022 at all, but it's very possible they might do it within 22 races like that season. They now need to repeat that second row lockout in Q3 in Mexico, since taking the front row means you definitely won't lead into T1
Yes.