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[buwaytress]

I'm stupid why I do not bet when I have the ZEN meditation moment.

Hey, good to see you here. Not really one to bet on F1 much, but I do need to pay attention to your zen moments. Especially if they'll involve Tauri as I'm getting a tingle for them this season (note, I also got the tingles last season!).

Prediction pool type any interest to you?

[rdbase]

Odds for 1-2 Ferrari tomorrow? Gonna be hard... and LEC-VER 1-2 should be more realistic.

Sainz seems to have some adaptation problems with this car.

I'm stupid why I do not bet when I have the ZEN meditation moment.

1 LEC
2 VER
3 SAI

Fml, really.

I know what you mean.
We on this thread have been praising Ferrari with their advances on the car from the beginning of the season yet no one bet on them to take pole for today's race.
Just look at this post.

Do you see the new Ferrari? I really like this new F1 car made for Ferrari, The only thing i have to note its was when the pilots say any like-
"Yes, its beautifull and we hope fast in the race". But they said this like no much hope, or may or may they are oculting some

Anyways. i think Ferrari this year its back on top 3 and can fight for race wins.

Noticed this video the other day while looking for more content about the upcoming netflix series and this happened to show up:

It is an impressive look to the car, yes. But as NeuroticFish had mentioned already the look of the car(it's nice new color design) doesn't really matter much.
The full video from Ferrari can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCEXpukJTIs

Somebody has already talked about the new design of the car on how it affects the performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_pVuaNkx0o
The Race discusses about how this brave new design will hold up in the next season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E26Pp2ka_Dg

So your not the only one to feel this way right now.

[NeuroticFish]

Big congrats to Ferrari. They seem to have nailed it for this year.
Leclerc and Sainz have done a long awaited 1-2, with some luck indeed, but still something.
But while 3 Redbull have abandoned, and even the Haas Ferrari had a significantly good performance and both Alfa Romeo Ferrari came out with points too.

I guess that Mercedes will improve their cars, I guess that RedBull will fix their problems, I hope that McLaren will fix their braking system, but Ferrari getting it this right this early is probably a first, at least from what I remember.

It's an interesting start of the year. I loved the (rather short) battle between Charles and Max.
The only really unpleasant surprise was how bad are the tyres..., although McLaren was certainly a bad surprise too (and Aston Martin again).

PS: coinlocket$ did you bet? I surely hope so!

[coinlocket$]

PS: coinlocket$ did you bet? I surely hope so!

Sadly not as always I never bet when I could win and vice versa.

Is still too early without free practices bey...
Next week in Saudi Arabia will be an interesting one, I can't see Mercedes engines in the fight for the top while RBR will maybe go down in power after this week's engine problems?

Another 1-2 Ferrari, 3-4 RBR?

[NeuroticFish]

Sadly not as always I never bet when I could win and vice versa.

I didn't bet when it was pretty much certain that either Max or Lewis will win. Now it's even more complicated to decide, actually.
So I'm with you in this one, if you would have been betting probably at least Checo wold have finished
Imho F1 is far from easy to get right at betting.

Next week in Saudi Arabia will be an interesting one, I can't see Mercedes engines in the fight for the top while RBR will maybe go down in power after this week's engine problems?
Another 1-2 Ferrari, 3-4 RBR?

Yep, I can't wait!
I would not count on Ferrari 1-2. If Max's car would have been just a tad more reliable he could have had his chance after the safety car. Mercedes will also work their ass off to get on top, since they were not that far behind actually.
Actually, while I love to see cars like Haas and Alfa Romeo just after the Mercs, I think (hope!) that at least some of the others will get their cars right and he fight for the podium will get more interesting (and unpredictable).

[swogerino]

PS: coinlocket$ did you bet? I surely hope so!

Sadly not as always I never bet when I could win and vice versa.

Is still too early without free practices bey...
Next week in Saudi Arabia will be an interesting one, I can't see Mercedes engines in the fight for the top while RBR will maybe go down in power after this week's engine problems?

Another 1-2 Ferrari, 3-4 RBR?

Most likely if Redbull solves their problems which is difficult to do in just a week,they are the favorites to win in Saudi Arabia as this track is super fast compared to Bahrain and in the straights the top speed was of Redbull,Ferrari just couldn't extend their gap in the straights during yesterday race.In case problems continue then it is a sure thing for another Ferrari 1-2 at Saudi Arabia,I don't see any other potential contender rather than Redbull only so far from what I have seen in this first race.

[rdbase]

Totally awesome race in Bahrain that did not disappoint for those who were tired of seeing the usuals win first and second all the time: Red Bell and Mercedes.

But Hamilton did manage to get to the podium. This was a massive achievement since he was starting in fifth. Doing so gives him a boost in confidence for his driving skills even more! Since his car wasn't as good as last season. Just look at how it was vibrating at the end of practice 3.
Can't wait to see what Red Bull & Mercedes answers are for the next race in Saudi Arabia!

[rdbase]

Just found this jewel of a video with what some of the drivers think of the netflix series Drive to survive and how they are portrayed behind the scenes.
Some things about the past seasons are just unreal at times but they can't and couldn't deny those things happened.
Since they are all caught on film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYtMD6KS_DM&t

[coinlocket$]

Most likely if Redbull solves their problems which is difficult to do in just a week,they are the favorites to win in Saudi Arabia as this track is super fast compared to Bahrain and in the straights the top speed was of Redbull,Ferrari just couldn't extend their gap in the straights during yesterday race.In case problems continue then it is a sure thing for another Ferrari 1-2 at Saudi Arabia,I don't see any other potential contender rather than Redbull only so far from what I have seen in this first race.

Yes, that is the key.
If Redbull needs to cut the power then it should be an easy 1-2 for Ferrari again, otherwise I really don't know.

[yayayo]

Totally awesome race in Bahrain that did not disappoint for those who were tired of seeing the usuals win first and second all the time: Red Bell and Mercedes.

But Hamilton did manage to get to the podium. This was a massive achievement since he was starting in fifth. Doing so gives him a boost in confidence for his driving skills even more! Since his car wasn't as good as last season. Just look at how it was vibrating at the end of practice 3.
Can't wait to see what Red Bull & Mercedes answers are for the next race in Saudi Arabia!

I really wonder to what extent Mercedes can get involved with Hamilton in the battle for the championship. The last race, plus the additional practice and qualifying, was not good. Ferrari and Red Bull dominated, and those were no small differences. You can be as good as Hamilton, if you have a car that is not optimal then it is impossible. It's actually a thrill that he was able to finish third, which I thought was impossible due to the performances the days before.

ya.ya.yo!

[delfastTions]

To avoid a situation like the one that happened in Abu Dhabi, when Christian Horner and Toto Wolff put pressure on Michael Massi, there is now a special system in case of emergencies.  Now team leaders will not be able to talk directly to the race director via radio.  It is clear that such a decision was made after last season there was simply an inexhaustible flow of messages and this was done simply for the entertainment of the fans.  And of course everyone complained and resented.  Now this will not happen.

 If it becomes necessary to contact the race control by radio, the teams can press a special button - and the message will be transmitted.

[LTU_btc]

Just found this jewel of a video with what some of the drivers think of the netflix series Drive to survive and how they are portrayed behind the scenes.
Some things about the past seasons are just unreal at times but they can't and couldn't deny those things happened.
Since they are all caught on film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYtMD6KS_DM&t

Last season Verstappen refused to participate in Drive to survive series because of reasons mentioned in this video. It's interesting stuff to watch, it attracted lot of new people to F1, but there is too much fake drama and attempts to make rivalry where there is no rivalry.

[darxiaomi]

Just found this jewel of a video with what some of the drivers think of the netflix series Drive to survive and how they are portrayed behind the scenes.
Some things about the past seasons are just unreal at times but they can't and couldn't deny those things happened.
Since they are all caught on film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYtMD6KS_DM&t

Last season Verstappen refused to participate in Drive to survive series because of reasons mentioned in this video. It's interesting stuff to watch, it attracted lot of new people to F1, but there is too much fake drama and attempts to make rivalry where there is no rivalry.

Yes but i think the producers behind Drive to Survive are amazing because we forgot the thing its not easy to make a series of any sports "in live" and more in F1 where like you say its a tecnical sport and dont have so much touch between the players(i wanna say iys not a contact sport). You have race where are absolute boring or seasons so make that an success its not easy.

[rdbase]

This weekend is another race in the desert where we have a brand-new Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the Saudi Arabian grand prix.


If you are going to watch the race(s) why not put a little on the race to make it abit more thrilling.
Now that you know what goes thru each drivers head right before a race after you finished watching Drive To Survive's latest season.

practice: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/practice-1/practice-1-62387e498596ecf108761224

qualification: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/qualification/qualification-62387d5e297b40473ef5fa80

race: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/race/race-623829b26b2d5e0e3f093755

Best of luck for those who have managed to join the pool on forum for this new F1 season.
Congratulations to CLS63 (also the good member who organizes it for us all) who won the first race last week in the pool with getting his yellow cap in the process.

Let's go!

[delfastTions]

Just found this jewel of a video with what some of the drivers think of the netflix series Drive to survive and how they are portrayed behind the scenes.
Some things about the past seasons are just unreal at times but they can't and couldn't deny those things happened.
Since they are all caught on film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYtMD6KS_DM&t

Last season Verstappen refused to participate in Drive to survive series because of reasons mentioned in this video. It's interesting stuff to watch, it attracted lot of new people to F1, but there is too much fake drama and attempts to make rivalry where there is no rivalry.

This is due to the classic approach of the creators of cinema from netflix, Hollywood and in general all other filmmakers.  They know how to create passion and drama where there is none at all.  Otherwise, the viewer is not interested in watching.  But here there is a huge harm from watching such films - the viewer creates a completely wrong and distorted perception of reality.  That is, he is simply deceived.  And he is convinced that everything is true, as he was shown. 
Therefore, it is right that Verstappen did not give a damn about this creation of netflix.

[buwaytress]

Fewer than 72 hours to put in early picks on Superbru and get those Early Bru Point (EBP) points (picks pre-qualifying). I've decided this round to loosely just stick to my first round prediction.

That means Verstappen pole and fastest time for me.

Last season Verstappen refused to participate in Drive to survive series because of reasons mentioned in this video. It's interesting stuff to watch, it attracted lot of new people to F1, but there is too much fake drama and attempts to make rivalry where there is no rivalry.

I never last beyond one or two episodes of all these real-life sports docus, don't know, just can't get into it especially those staged drama they make up with wily editing. I dislike drama docus really because it's always about people creating stuff out of nowhere and giving you stories that actually don't exist.

That said, I've actually started watching Ted Lasso now and it's interesting enough (if still too popcorn at times).

[delfastTions]

I found here interesting data on the bets to win the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia according to the William Hill Bookmaker

  The bookmakers consider the winner of the first stage, Charles Leclerc, to be the favorite of the race this weekend.  
A little lower are the chances of Max Verstappen, who did not reach the finish line in Bahrain due to technical problems.  
Lewis Hamilton for the first time in many years did not get into the top three of the race favorites.

But let's see, I would still swap Verstappen and Leclerc.  I don’t understand why they put more on Leclerc???

[NeuroticFish]

I don’t understand why they put more on Leclerc???

That's because one week ago the Ferrari cars (and Alfa Romeo Ferrari, and Haas Ferrari too) looked really fast and reliable, which we cannot tell neither about RedBull (or Alfa Tauri), nor Mercedes (and McLaren, and Williams) cars.
And sadly, the history has shown that in most cases the only thing you need to wind in Formula1 is a car that's better than the others'.
So unless RedBull and Mercedes prove that they have fixed their problems, the only competition for Leclerc may be... Sainz.

[CLS63]

Best of luck for those who have managed to join the pool on forum for this new F1 season.
Congratulations to CLS63 (also the good member who organizes it for us all) who won the first race last week in the pool with getting his yellow cap in the process.

Let's go!

It was really hard to predict the first race of the season when we take one fact into account that we had brand new cars. I'm very happy for winning the yellow cap despite that. We still have 22 races to go and we are going to have an exciting pool. I think that it's still not late to join the pool now. The entry fee is only 1 mbtc. And for each participant, 0.5 mbtc free bet + 1 mbtc free bet (for each yellow cap won) are given.

Fewer than 72 hours to put in early picks on Superbru and get those Early Bru Point (EBP) points (picks pre-qualifying). I've decided this round to loosely just stick to my first round prediction.

That means Verstappen pole and fastest time for me.

I'm deciding and locking my picks after following free practices. 2 points is very valuable to me but I definitely understand the people who make their predictions according to qualifying session too.

[delfastTions]

I don’t understand why they put more on Leclerc???

That's because one week ago the Ferrari cars (and Alfa Romeo Ferrari, and Haas Ferrari too) looked really fast and reliable, which we cannot tell neither about RedBull (or Alfa Tauri), nor Mercedes (and McLaren, and Williams) cars.
And sadly, the history has shown that in most cases the only thing you need to wind in Formula1 is a car that's better than the others'.
So unless RedBull and Mercedes prove that they have fixed their problems, the only competition for Leclerc may be... Sainz.

Yes it is clear. 
But it is not clear why redbull and others will not be able to cope with their problems?  Of course, we do not know the technical details of the occurrence of these problems, but we also do not know how quickly all these commands that you have listed will be able to solve these problems.  And it can be fast enough.  They are all pros! 

In Haas, of course, it also affects the fact that the shitty pilot Nikita Mazepin left, whose dad just bought him the opportunity to play with adult uncles from real F1 pilots.  It's good that at least one oligarch was kicked out.