Fantasy F1 league - season 2023

[Analoguesat]

The season 2023 forum fantasy league is up & running for those of you interested in taking part. Usual rules - each participant can enter TWO teams, and you must have been a member of the forum on 21st Feb 2023

Go to [PFF1 2023] Pure Fantasy F1: A real Fantasy Formula 1 Game & build your teams. Enter them for an individual private league, ours is Sats.co.uk Fantasy League 2023. Password is London

Please drop a quick mention in this thread when you have entered.

 

[sonnetpete]

OK, I'm in again with Les Gilets Jaunes and (for a change) Formula Fromage.

 

[Topper]

I have signed up, at arms length though this year.

 

[woborny]

Piston Broke and Piston Broke Again back for another season

 

[ozumo]

Tin Woodman has looked fast in testing but my money is on Cowardly Lion

 

[Norm]

FX and FY Aberdeen are in!

 

[Jimmy H]

Just put my 2 in again, good luck everyone!

 

[ozumo]

Seems like the race in Imola this weekend will be cancelled due to severe flooding in the local area.



edit: Cancellation confirmed

Update on the 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola | Formula 1®

Following discussions between Formula 1, the President of the FIA, the competent authorities – including the relevant Ministers, the President of the Automobile Club of Italy, the President of Emilia-Romagna Region, the Mayor of the City and the promoter – the decision has been taken not to...

www.formula1.com

 

[jeallen01]

Sounds like they ought to be using F1 speedboats instead of cars!

 

[Analoguesat]

Asolutely the correct thing to do - the emergency services have more than enough to do atm without trying to deal with an F1 race in the area.

 

[ozumo]

Today's procession is apparently FTA on C8 HD 5°W multistream. The 'race' starts at 2pm BST.

 

[jeallen01]

Today's procession is apparently FTA on C8 HD 5°W multistream. The 'race' starts at 2pm BST.

First few laps will likely be more like a bumper-car derby (or Grand National if a few wheels interlock)!

 

[ozumo]

Never mind it's not on C8 after all

 

[Topper]

Congratulations to Lando, I would love to know what McLaren have found to incease performance so much

 

[ozumo]

The way Lando was able to look after the mediums in the first stint and then at the restart hold off Lewis who had DRS and new soft tyres was impressive. Seems like they've managed to significantly reduce the drag.

Special mention for Albon beating both Ferraris

 

[jeallen01]

The way Lando was able to look after the mediums in the first stint and then at the restart hold off Lewis who had DRS and new soft tyres was impressive. Seems like they've managed to significantly reduce the drag.

Special mention for Albon beating both Ferraris

Minor corrections, I think, : Under the last safety car, Lando actually got new (I think?) Hard tyres, and Lewis got 3-laps old (from FP or Qualy) Softs. The Mclarens are reputed to switch their tyres on very quickly, and thus mucho congratulations even more deserved for keeping Lewis behind in that situation!

Ditto for Oscar for 4th at Silverstone, and in his rookie season, and for Alex because he's very quick in the Williams whenever it's not damp/wet because that car is very short on generic downforce (so it is said).

 

[ozumo]

Minor corrections, I think, : Under the last safety car, Lando actually got new (I think?) Hard tyres, and Lewis got 3-laps old (from FP or Qualy) Softs. The Mclarens are reputed to switch their tyres on very quickly, and thus mucho congratulations even more deserved for keeping Lewis behind in that situation!

Well yes I meant new as in Lewis has just pitted for them, rarely do the drivers who made Q3 ever have new 'sticker' soft tyres for the race. It was easy to see the traction and braking advantage the soft tyres gave at the restart.

As for McLaren switching on tyres quickly, they would do that earlier this season and then drop back through the race. Hungary will be the big test as it has tighter corners (McLaren have been quick in fast corners all season, Silverstone has many) and the weather is usually scorchio.

 

[Topper]

The way Lando was able to look after the mediums in the first stint and then at the restart hold off Lewis who had DRS and new soft tyres was impressive. Seems like they've managed to significantly reduce the drag.

Special mention for Albon beating both Ferraris

No Lando started on the soft and somehow made them last for 26 laps

 

[ozumo]

No Lando started on the soft and somehow made them last for 26 laps

I know I lost the plot by picking Perez but Norris started on mediums:

 

[Topper]

I know I lost the plot by picking Perez but Norris started on mediums:

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Ah yes it was the other Brit, Russell who did that, well I forgot to choose teams and positions before 11am but it seems I benefitted from that senior moment.