Formula One

Evening

Lots of teams use parts from the major constructors. Last year we shared Christmas dinner with family and their friends, one of who works at Merc AMG at Brackley. It was interesting to learn that Williams and Aston share the monocoque chassis provided by Merc. 

It's definitely a brave new world in F1 and it's exiting to see how things develop.

The fuel system shared by all cars is nothing new but it's interesting that RB suffered at the end of the race when all the cars are light on fuel. 

What was Max's steering issue which then became a battery depletion ( red lights at back of car) problem. Obviously we won't find out but I rather like the tech side of F1 and the intrigue.

JK

The new regulations seem to be producing some interesting racing. Well done to Max and Charles for providing a entertaining race and managing not to hit each other. I must say I am looking forward to a daylight race. When we had the first night race it was a novelty but I think there are too many of them now. Not that I am sure the Saudi Arabian race track would look that interesting in daylight!

David

I must say I prefer 'proper' tracks rather than street circuit types.

Well one advantage, of a night race, is that you cant see the burning oil tanks.

Agree there seems too many and no comparison to the spectacle on a, as CY says, proper track-Eau Rouge anyone?

A good enjoyable race last Sunday and well done to Ferrari for getting both drivers on the podium. Mercedes haven't sorted their problems yet. Lets hope they improve soon or they'll be left behind.

If anyone wants a freebie overnight about two miles from Eau Rouge corner then I can recommend Petit Coo car park. Le Baron restaurant adjacent is reasonable too. There's a go kart track if you want to release your inner LH/MV.

Evening

It's been 2 great races so far, brilliant to see the field with close racing. It's early days of a new concept but I think the budget cap isn't really having an effect. It only applies to the top teams as everyone else still doesn't have that cap to spend in the first place. 

I'm a staunch MB/ LH follower but I'm loving the fact that there's opportunity for the others now. Great fighting with Max and Charles, total respect on the track. Ferrari are looking a real contender, long time coming.  Makes me wonder though if and when Merc up their game the same respect will be there when Max and Lewis go wheel to wheel again, and, with Charles and Carlos in the mix?

JK

Seems to be a long time since we had an F1 posts so here goes. I know the fortunes if F1 teams go in and out with the tide but I am wondering if we are beginning to see the emergence of a strong Red Bull team, which we have not seen for a few years now? Ferrari seem to be having a lot of bad luck at the minute and not just from mechanical issues. Mercedes are still struggling although George Russell seems to have a better measure of the car compared to LH? Far too early to make any predictions as there is a long season ahead! Mind you good to see Sergio Perez fighting at the front.

David

Ferrari's poor reliablity made for a pretty boring race in Azerbaijan so i hope they sort themselves out. I suspect Mercedes will sort out their problems to make the driver comfortable but the car still won't be anygood?

peedee

Does make you wonder if the FIA deliberately change the regulations every so often just to shake the teams up to avoid the long term dominance of just one team?

David