Topic: 🏁🏎️ Sportsbet.io🏁 FORMULA 1 2023 Season🏁🏎️Prediction Pool Discussion Thread - page 51. (Read 20656 times)
January 10, 2024, 11:27:47 AM
50 days until the Bahrain Grand Prix
December 03, 2023, 01:12:13 PM
They introduced the sprint races to have more audience on Friday.
Now since they qualify in on Friday, they achieved their goal and they will expand from here.
Now since they qualify in on Friday, they achieved their goal and they will expand from here.
December 03, 2023, 08:08:41 AM
I really don't like sprint races. I wish that they never existed. Especially when qualifying sessions are held on Fridays it feels nonsensical to me. The idea you have mentioned above could be good. Having qualifying sessions first and sprint race after on Saturdays might make weekends more enjoyable.
Sprint races are nice for me but they need to change something to have them more interesting, often in the last 5-10 laps nothing happen.
I also don't like sprint races,it would be best if we keep the usual old way of qualifying and remove sprint races as in most cases we have not seen real action exactly because they are just that,sprint races with a lot more fewer laps than the original race.Either we make them to be like 30 laps and one mandatory pit stop to add to the action or we don't need them at all to be part of the F1 season as we have seen that they do not produce any real emotions in the way they are structured in the last 2 years that we have seen them implemented.
December 02, 2023, 06:18:28 PM
I really don't like sprint races. I wish that they never existed. Especially when qualifying sessions are held on Fridays it feels nonsensical to me. The idea you have mentioned above could be good. Having qualifying sessions first and sprint race after on Saturdays might make weekends more enjoyable.
Sprint races are nice for me but they need to change something to have them more interesting, often in the last 5-10 laps nothing happen.
December 02, 2023, 03:53:15 PM
They are talking about to change the sprint race once again.
They wanna do a reverse grid from the qualify for the top 10-12.
So if you do the pole position you will start 10th.
They wanna do a reverse grid from the qualify for the top 10-12.
So if you do the pole position you will start 10th.
I really don't like sprint races. I wish that they never existed. Especially when qualifying sessions are held on Fridays it feels nonsensical to me. The idea you have mentioned above could be good. Having qualifying sessions first and sprint race after on Saturdays might make weekends more enjoyable.
December 02, 2023, 11:40:10 AM
They are talking about to change the sprint race once again.
They wanna do a reverse grid from the qualify for the top 10-12.
So if you do the pole position you will start 10th.
They wanna do a reverse grid from the qualify for the top 10-12.
So if you do the pole position you will start 10th.
December 02, 2023, 10:10:14 AM
It's really really crazy to force people to use one tire I agree, imagine asking all football clubs only to train/play with Nike shoes.
I hope they "nerf" RB then, as coinlocket$ points out maybe it's going to be an intervention that shapes new season. I hate interference but I hate domination more.
IMO, it's not completely correct comparison. They're not forcing football clubs to play with Nike shoes, but they have to play with Nike ball because league have contract with them. When I think about multiple tyre supplier in F1, first thing that comes to my mind is 2005 Indinapolis GP when just 6 cars started because of tyre issues. I think it's very unlikely that F1 will have more than 1 tyre supplier anytime soon.I hope they "nerf" RB then, as coinlocket$ points out maybe it's going to be an intervention that shapes new season. I hate interference but I hate domination more.
We have 3 months until new season and if you you already miss F1, think about positive side - you won't hear Dutch national anthem for 90 days
.Well, okay, I guess you're right, but you all have to use the same ball, and if you change it, everyong gets the same change. But shoes some brands never work for Asian feet, or European feet or whatever, and you can still customize your shoes, or use socks or whatever to make the shoe fit, whoever does it better gets advantage.
I have no idea what the point of arguing though sorry I made the comparison lol.
But yes please, no more anthem for 3 months or wrong flag memes (Russian flag supposedly always gets used).
December 01, 2023, 05:31:30 PM
I'm very happy for seeing that there are people who are already eager to join. Even though there is still a long time for the new season to start Sportsbet.io which were our sponsor this season will continue to support our pool next season as well most probably. I hope that FIA can manage to weaken Red Bull with the rules they will bring and we can get rid of listening to Dutch national anthem after every race.
December 01, 2023, 01:12:49 PM
It's really really crazy to force people to use one tire I agree, imagine asking all football clubs only to train/play with Nike shoes.
I hope they "nerf" RB then, as coinlocket$ points out maybe it's going to be an intervention that shapes new season. I hate interference but I hate domination more.
IMO, it's not completely correct comparison. They're not forcing football clubs to play with Nike shoes, but they have to play with Nike ball because league have contract with them. When I think about multiple tyre supplier in F1, first thing that comes to my mind is 2005 Indinapolis GP when just 6 cars started because of tyre issues. I think it's very unlikely that F1 will have more than 1 tyre supplier anytime soon.I hope they "nerf" RB then, as coinlocket$ points out maybe it's going to be an intervention that shapes new season. I hate interference but I hate domination more.
We have 3 months until new season and if you you already miss F1, think about positive side - you won't hear Dutch national anthem for 90 days
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December 01, 2023, 07:42:30 AM
I wasn't planning on joining this pool next season after my abysmal result. But I think I may have found a way to beat the game and wanna try it. So yeah... If this pool is running again next year, I'll play with you guys again. 
I think it's less than three months to go before Bahrain GP..? Tests on December and the cars are unveiled on Feb? It's really not that long before next season.
Hopefully Ferrari and Merc catch up with Red Bull on car development. I'm starting to hate Verstappen now. Lolol.
I think it's less than three months to go before Bahrain GP..? Tests on December and the cars are unveiled on Feb? It's really not that long before next season.
Hopefully Ferrari and Merc catch up with Red Bull on car development. I'm starting to hate Verstappen now. Lolol. December 01, 2023, 04:17:00 AM
I just read that RB only won $5m more than the cost cap (whic they broke previously).
So... essentially, they didn't make any money huh? I always assumed races brought in money but if you spend so much...
I'm definitely going to put him into my early season pre outrights if there's such a thing. I know it's probably gonna be waste of money but the odds should be really high and you never know if nerfs happen, then Piastri gets OP from some change right?
Keep on dreaming I know
So... essentially, they didn't make any money huh? I always assumed races brought in money but if you spend so much...
I told you guys at the start of the season.
Piastri is a greater driver and probably better than Norris.
Piastri is a greater driver and probably better than Norris.
I'm definitely going to put him into my early season pre outrights if there's such a thing. I know it's probably gonna be waste of money but the odds should be really high and you never know if nerfs happen, then Piastri gets OP from some change right?
Keep on dreaming I know
November 30, 2023, 05:33:10 PM
What about the season revelation Piastri? Lesser car but very great performance?
I told you guys at the start of the season.
Piastri is a greater driver and probably better than Norris.
November 30, 2023, 05:17:47 AM
I wasn't expecting to win the yellow cap in the last race in fact because Perez really scared me with his high effort. He was nearly getting to the podium with the help of Leclerc which could have risked my place in the leaderboard of the pool also. I understood Leclerc's action there of course. In the end he was trying to help his team take second place in the constructor championship.
But he just made the race more stressful for me. By the way it was really unbelievable how Ferrari couldn't think of saying the same thing to Leclerc.
Ferrari couldn't understand what Sainz did in the Singapore GP also though, I forgot about it for a second. I see it clearer now.
But he just made the race more stressful for me.
By the way it was really unbelievable how Ferrari couldn't think of saying the same thing to Leclerc.Ferrari couldn't understand what Sainz did in the Singapore GP also though, I forgot about it for a second. I see it clearer now.
November 30, 2023, 04:40:48 AM
Next season can somebody please stop Max???
It depends on FIa honestly.
3 years ago in the winter, they chose to remove 18% of the back drag for the cars and it was the main strength of Mercedes.
So they chose to nerf the Mercedes in the winter and Max won the 1st title right after it.
It may happen or not happen with a small change, like new tires etc etc .
I would also agree on changing the monopoly of Pirelli and add the competition back in Formula 1,I think the first rule to change is that every team would be able to choose the tires they like to choose from any provider who opts to become a provider to Formula 1 cars and trust me there should be a lot of them like Bridgestone,Michelin,Goodyear to name a few,if other brands want to jump in the wagon they should be welcome too,as easy as that,at least by doing so we will have a variable that can change a lot the competition in F1,even if no other things changes in here it is great to have at least this.
It's really really crazy to force people to use one tire I agree, imagine asking all football clubs only to train/play with Nike shoes.
I hope they "nerf" RB then, as coinlocket$ points out maybe it's going to be an intervention that shapes new season. I hate interference but I hate domination more.
Verstappen is currently one of the most talented drivers on the grid. When we combine a driver like this with the most powerful team this happens. To be honest I don't feel like his domination will fade much until 2026 season.
To be honest I don't feel like his domination will fade much until 2026 season.What about the season revelation Piastri? Lesser car but very great performance?
November 29, 2023, 05:27:17 PM
Next season can somebody please stop Max???
As long as the regulations don't change significantly I don't give it much chance to happen. Because Red Bull are currently too ahead of the other teams. Small regulation changes can't be a worrying obstacle for Red Bull at this level. There is a voting process by teams of course so I wonder what the majority of the teams would say about such big change.
Verstappen is currently one of the most talented drivers on the grid. When we combine a driver like this with the most powerful team this happens.
To be honest I don't feel like his domination will fade much until 2026 season. November 29, 2023, 05:19:17 PM
Next season can somebody please stop Max???
It depends on FIa honestly.
3 years ago in the winter, they chose to remove 18% of the back drag for the cars and it was the main strength of Mercedes.
So they chose to nerf the Mercedes in the winter and Max won the 1st title right after it.
It may happen or not happen with a small change, like new tires etc etc .
I would also agree on changing the monopoly of Pirelli and add the competition back in Formula 1,I think the first rule to change is that every team would be able to choose the tires they like to choose from any provider who opts to become a provider to Formula 1 cars and trust me there should be a lot of them like Bridgestone,Michelin,Goodyear to name a few,if other brands want to jump in the wagon they should be welcome too,as easy as that,at least by doing so we will have a variable that can change a lot the competition in F1,even if no other things changes in here it is great to have at least this.
November 29, 2023, 05:12:06 PM
Next season can somebody please stop Max???
It depends on FIa honestly.
3 years ago in the winter, they chose to remove 18% of the back drag for the cars and it was the main strength of Mercedes.
So they chose to nerf the Mercedes in the winter and Max won the 1st title right after it.
It may happen or not happen with a small change, like new tires etc etc .
November 28, 2023, 08:12:47 PM
Congratulations to all the winners😁 unfortunately I came in 12th place and I know nothing about F1 but I am happy with my first season and I learned a lot about F1 😁
I have won the yellow cap 1 or 2 times and the F1 prediction contest 1 time this season, so I feel i got something back, but most importantly a lot of excitement this season😁
Thanks to CLS63, jeremypwr, Steve and Sportsbet! I'm ready for next season! 😁
I have won the yellow cap 1 or 2 times and the F1 prediction contest 1 time this season, so I feel i got something back, but most importantly a lot of excitement this season😁
Thanks to CLS63, jeremypwr, Steve and Sportsbet! I'm ready for next season! 😁
November 27, 2023, 07:23:40 PM
We have left a beautiful season behind. I would like to congratulate everyone who joined the F1 pool. The results haven't been updated yet but I have created a spreadsheet already now. The important thing here is whether your Bitcoin address is correct. Please everyone check your Bitcoin addresses. I wanted to make the payments right away. However most of the people who have won a prize haven't sent their addresses yet.
Congratulations to winner of first place and to everyone else who won something in this Formula 1 competition.I ended up in 17th place and this is a big failure because I was one place below Trofo, but I was still better than his mafia partner in crime.
This was much harder than I expected and I need to change my tactics for next season.
P.S. Payment received. Fee was 6% -- I have no issues at all, I understand the network congestion situation but I hope the bigger prizes didn't have to pay as much!
Maybe it would be better if reward was sent from Sportsbet account to avoid paying additional fees. November 27, 2023, 06:54:07 PM
P.S. Payment received. Fee was 6% -- I have no issues at all, I understand the network congestion situation but I hope the bigger prizes didn't have to pay as much!
I tried to distribute it equally for everyone. Therefore the people who got big prizes paid less fee in percentages. For example the winner of the pool vd309 won 44.89 mbtc instead of 45 mbtc. The second ILuckyGuyI won 33.89 mbtc instead of 34 mbtc. I will be much more careful about fee in the prize table next season.
When it comes to next season I have talked to Steve already now. Most probably Sportsbet.io will continue to support our pool in the 2024 F1 season. Just as it is happening around the world the interest in F1 is increasing on Bitcointalk as well.
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