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Post by René on Jun 15, 2022 17:53:55 GMT
Baku is only a few days ago and the circus has crossed the pond and is already preparing for the Canadian Grand Prix (they should organize the calendar better, this is insane)!
 Anyway, the Red Bull squad has wings and the only team that can clip those is Ferrari. Charles has been razor sharp all year so all Ferrari needs to do is give him a car that can finish and be equally sharp on strategy… Easier said than done of course and they will need a lot of resilience after the Baku disaster. Another very long straight that will favor Red Bull but the Scuderia has washed away most of this deficit with the new rear wing. In short, it will be Red Bull vs Ferrari again, Max vs Charles.  The long straight will be torturing for the Mercedes boys but they are the third best team by now, bouncing or no bouncing. And what about McLaren who seem to be losing ground every race? Alpha Tauri, Alpine, Aston Martin, they are all very close so could be interesting again.
At the back of the field Mick Schumacher really needs a good result. It’s becoming a bit worrying by now...he is not of the same caliber as his dad.
Salut Gilles
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Post by robmarsh on Jun 15, 2022 21:15:36 GMT
Got to be Ferrari....please
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Post by René on Jun 16, 2022 10:26:14 GMT
The first official Formula One Grand Prix in Canada was held in 1967 at Mosport Park. The race was won by Jack Brabham in a Brabham-Repco. The year after in 1968, it was Denny Hulme who won in a McLaren-Ford. This time at Mont-Tremblant. Jacky Ickx won twice in Canada. First in 1969 at Mosport Park in a Brabham-Ford. And a year later in 1970 with Ferrari at Mont-Tremblant. In 1971 it was flying Scotsman Jackie Stewart in a Tyrrell-Ford at Mosport Park.
And again Stewart in a Tyrrell at Mosport Park 1972. 1973 was the first F1 race where a safety car was used. Peter Revson in a McLaren-Ford prevails amid chaos and confusion at Mosport Park.
The 1974 edition saw again McLaren winning, this time with Emerson Fittipaldi and again at Mosport Park.
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Post by Carl on Jun 17, 2022 18:19:28 GMT
While chaos and confusion may have prevailed among the stewards, the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport was wonderful for spectators. With the superb driving talents of Jackie Stewart, Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, Peter Revson, Francois Cevert, Carlos Reutemann and other greats on display, most in attendance could not have asked for more. I normally want the most impressive driver during the race to be able to win. Although no-one, including Jackie Stewart himself, could have known at the time, it was fated to be his last race. 1973 was also the final top level competitive year for the great Lotus 72, with Peterson taking pole and Fittipaldi fastest lap at Mosport, and the first year for the equally innovative McLaren M23. In many ways, a classic event in a historic year. Unlike current warped status lanyard restrictions, access was amazing! I was able to stroll casually down pitlane with my camera in the dramatic moments before one of the qualifying sessions. My friend and I were in enthusiast heaven the entire weekend and only vaguely interested in the politics. Motorsport is about driving. Politics be damned.  Cheers, Carl |
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Post by Carl on Jun 17, 2022 18:52:26 GMT
P.S.- By elevating the importance of politics and welcoming corporate corruption, the poison dwarf ecclestone enriched himself by degrading the sport, proving that politics is diabolical.
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Post by René on Jun 17, 2022 21:51:26 GMT
While chaos and confusion may have prevailed among the stewards, the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport was wonderful for spectators. With the superb driving talents of Jackie Stewart, Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, Peter Revson, Francois Cevert, Carlos Reutemann and other greats on display, most in attendance could not have asked for more. I normally want the most impressive driver during the race to be able to win. Although no-one, including Jackie Stewart himself, could have known at the time, it was fated to be his last race. 1973 was also the final top level competitive year for the great Lotus 72, with Peterson taking pole and Fittipaldi fastest lap at Mosport, and the first year for the equally innovative McLaren M23. In many ways, a classic event in a historic year. Unlike current warped status lanyard restrictions, access was amazing! I was able to stroll casually down pitlane with my camera in the dramatic moments before one of the qualifying sessions. My friend and I were in enthusiast heaven the entire weekend and only vaguely interested in the politics. Motorsport is about driving. Politics be damned. Cheers, Carl Great memories, Carl. Do you still have the photos of that event? |
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Post by robmarsh on Jun 18, 2022 8:39:26 GMT
I fear that Charles will struggle to win this weekend given the grid penalties and the speed of Max. Maybe a good time to use another power unit and go to the back of the grid but at least prevent further penalties down the line. Maybe a good time to take a fifth power unit since you can't fall any further back than 20th.
Time for Carlos to step up and take the win for the Scuderia.
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Post by René on Jun 18, 2022 10:30:47 GMT
Exactly Rob, time for Carlos to step up! It's a blow for Charles but one that was inevitable and better to get it out of the way immediately. He could still finish on the podium on this track if one of the Bulls has an issue. The Canadians will cheer him on for sure. A french speaking Ferrari driver...  Forza Ferrari! |
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Post by Carl on Jun 18, 2022 17:41:39 GMT
While chaos and confusion may have prevailed among the stewards, the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport was wonderful for spectators. With the superb driving talents of Jackie Stewart, Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, Peter Revson, Francois Cevert, Carlos Reutemann and other greats on display, most in attendance could not have asked for more. I normally want the most impressive driver during the race to be able to win. Although no-one, including Jackie Stewart himself, could have known at the time, it was fated to be his last race. 1973 was also the final top level competitive year for the great Lotus 72, with Peterson taking pole and Fittipaldi fastest lap at Mosport, and the first year for the equally innovative McLaren M23. In many ways, a classic event in a historic year. Unlike current warped status lanyard restrictions, access was amazing! I was able to stroll casually down pitlane with my camera in the dramatic moments before one of the qualifying sessions. My friend and I were in enthusiast heaven the entire weekend and only vaguely interested in the politics. Motorsport is about driving. Politics be damned. Cheers, Carl Great memories, Carl. Do you still have the photos of that event? Sadly not. While in commercial storage, both prints and negatives were badly water damaged. I still recall the best ones: A close-up of Ronnie Peterson in his car, about to set pole, his mind far away from the madding crowd on pitlane. A smiling John Surtees in his team garage apparently enjoying team ownership. Graham Hill as owner/driver in his Embassy Hill. Jody Scheckter exiting the last turn too wide, testing every limit, sometimes too far. I sued and won damages from the storage company, but some losses are irreplaceable. |
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Post by René on Jun 18, 2022 19:11:26 GMT
Great memories, Carl. Do you still have the photos of that event? Sadly not. While in commercial storage, both prints and negatives were badly water damaged. I still recall the best ones: A close-up of Ronnie Peterson in his car, about to set pole, his mind far away from the madding crowd on pitlane. A smiling John Surtees in his team garage apparently enjoying team ownership. Graham Hill as owner/driver in his Embassy Hill. Jody Scheckter exiting the last turn too wide, testing every limit, sometimes too far. I sued and won damages from the storage company, but some losses are irreplaceable. That’s a shame Carl but that happens. But you have them in your memory which is the most important.  |
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Post by René on Jun 19, 2022 10:10:59 GMT
Pole for Max as to be expected with Charles sidelined and Checo taking himself out. Not to say that it wasn't a good lap! It was a very good lap in treacherous conditions where Max always excels. It looked for a moment Carlos had secured a front row position but that wasn't the plan of his compatriot! Brilliant piece of driving by the old fox Fernando. Lewis beating George finally and fantastic grid positions for the Haas cars, 5th and 6th! I said earlier it was time for Mick to stand up and deliver a strong weekend. P6 in qualy is surely a first step.
And again a strong performance from young Zhou! 1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull RB18, 1'21.299
2. Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522, 1'21.944, 0.645
3. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, 1'22.096, 0.797
4. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W13, 1'22.891, 1.592
5. Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-22, 1'22.960, 1.661
6. Mick Schumacher, Haas VF-22, 1'23.356, 2.057
7. Esteban Ocon, Alpine A522, 1'23.529, 2.230
8. George Russell, Mercedes W13, 1'23.557, 2.258
9. Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, 1'23.749, 2.450
10. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo C42, 1'24.030, 2.731
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Post by Carl on Jun 20, 2022 18:09:32 GMT
Either the race was too dull or my chair too comfortable, but I fell asleep once or twice before the last restart, after which I was awake and the race was exciting.
--Add 'n dumb--
Lewis Hamilton dresses like a circus clown. Despite his claims, david croft never actually wonders and dares to say only banalities. How does Martin Brundle stay calm?  |
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Post by robmarsh on Jun 21, 2022 7:31:50 GMT
Croft's voice is probably at a pitch that Martin can't hear due to all his years of racing.
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Post by René on Jun 21, 2022 15:52:54 GMT
A late reply from my side (I was on business trip in Germany).
It was a good race and Carlos did step up which was encouraging to see. Not the win but a strong race and it looks like he's getting better to grips with the F1-75. But for the moment, Max is the man to beat and the only one who can really challenge him is Charles in my opinion. And he could have finished higher up by catching the Mercs if he hadn't lost so much time in the pit stop.
Both Alpines and both Alfas finishing nicely in the points (another good performance by Zhou Guanyu) and a solid race in front of his home crowd by Lance Stroll by finishing 10th, credit where credit is due. McLaren is in trouble...
Now Ferrari needs to start winning again to keep this championship alive!
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Post by chrisb on Jun 23, 2022 20:54:58 GMT
Rene, I too was in Germany last weekend enjoying the brilliant and sweeping majestic roads around the Black Forest area on my new'sh Triumph Tiger so missed the race but would concur with your thoughts that Charles and Max are really the class of the field, one can never discount Lewis and his absolute speed but when the likes of Jackie Stewart are now encouraging him to retire I guess one has to listen. I am more than impressed by Perez though and wonder how that will develop
incidentally talking of Jackie who is now the oldest living GP winner. which is amazing
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Forza Ferrari!
