Chris Bloom

It's like he's got a mental age of 11

This has to be fake. He's telling the truth.

In fairness Ferrari were championship contenders in 1990 and Williams were uppish midfield so there was rationale behind his decision.

Saying that he left many happy memories for those of us around at the time

He was the champion of bad timing. Joined Ferrari as they hit their worst slump then left as they were on the brink of recovery and joined Benetton who were starting their descent to mediocrity.Obviously stood no chance at Sauber and then got to Jordan as they were just past being a competitive team

It may be good fortune we miss the Saudi #F1 race. I hate to think of the catastrophe awaiting with the potential speed differentials and the many high speed blind corners

I guess we'll have to see how it plays out and how the cars and drivers manage to optimise the tools at their disposal. I think a quick fix would be to limit the electric deployment rate so at least there's enough juice to get to the end of the acceleration zone.

Considering she was presumably hired soley for her genetic characteristics I think she does a pretty good job. She can still fuck off to hell though.

Surely a NA motor could do just as well. Feels the turbo is just adding unnecessary complication without actually providing much.

Trying to get my head around how in 1986 #F1 had 1.5L turbos that had so much power the chassis and driver could barely handle it. Now 40 years later we have 1.6L turbos that need an electric motor to do a decent speed for half a straight.

I’ve only had the misfortune of seeing clips of his show in other people’s videos. From those snippets he comes across as ill-educated, biased, and very comfortable spreading the idea of “brosuperiority”.

Is there anything the Scots don't claim to have invented?

And wherever he goes he always manages to crash into Gasly.

So we might see lots of easy depleted power passes but none actually hard fought for overtakes

I'm keeping an open mind to see how things pan out over a few races. What I fear is an end to close slipstreaming as you have no idea when the car in front will suddenly slow in the middle of a straight and help launch you into a sub orbital trajectory.

I did quite enjoy the Grand Prix. I do worry about the sudden speed differentials though. Sooner or later there's going to be a plane crash sized accident. Not sure what a solution would be. Maybe reducing the electric deployment rate so it will last the length of the straights. #f1

Right, off to the quarry for you to break some rocks.

Same goes for caps lock. Obviously.

Can we eradicate the explanation mark. Or at least condemn anyone using it to 25 years hard labour.

Good riddance

I was fortunate to have 20 years of Murray and 12 years of that alongside James Hunt. Alex Jacques IMHO is the best lead F1 commentator since Walker. I do like Martin Brundle but he gets paired with too many cockwombles.

It's the first competitive session of the new regs at least give it some time

Rules are the same for everyone. Shut up and drive.

No complaints with the top 3 in qualifying.

Toto looks 20 years younger. Botox or front row lock out?

Strong selection. I think mine would be:
- Grand Prix Legends
- Geoff Crammond's Grand Prix 3
- Geoff Crammond's Grand Prix 4
- rFactor
- Richard Burns Rally
- F1 '97
- F1 Challenge '99 - '02 (and the squillion mods)
- GTR
- GTR2

Paging @flickris.bsky.social - interested to see yours!

Bubbling under:
-Ferrari Formula One
-NFS3
-TOCA 2
-Colin McRae Rally
-GT Legends
-GTR 1/2
-Richard Burns Rally
-Raceroom
-rFactor2

In chronological order:
-Pole Position
-GP2
-NASCAR Racing 1999
-Grand Prix Legends
-Sports Car GT
-NFS Porsche Unleashed
-NASCAR Racing 2003
-Assetto Corsa
-Automobilista 2

Back in the late 90's it seemed like he was destined for greatness instead of becoming one of numerous Italian F1 underachievers. Incredible to think Alberto Ascari is still be far the most successful Grand Prix driver from that nation.

Where to start 🤷🏻‍♂️