Get Ready for... The ChiltonCraze!

watka · Post by **watka** » 02 Nov 2013, 14:08

Jocke1 wrote:
watka wrote:Genuine question: IF Max was to get a seat at Force India, how well do we think he would do?

10th in the WDC.

Really? I'd love to see this though.

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 02 Nov 2013, 20:21

Points tomorrow?

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 02 Nov 2013, 20:27

Jocke1 wrote:Points tomorrow?

2011 style race NO, 2012 Style race MAYBE

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 02 Nov 2013, 20:31

Freeze-O-Kimi wrote:
2011 style race NO, 2012 Style race MAYBE

Max Chilton style race CERTAINLY

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Nov 2013, 20:36

watka wrote:
Jocke1 wrote:
watka wrote:Genuine question: IF Max was to get a seat at Force India, how well do we think he would do?

10th in the WDC.

Really? I'd love to see this though.

He'd certainly unrejectify himself...which, I believe, is a word we haven't used this year.

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 02 Nov 2013, 20:40

Ataxia wrote:He'd certainly unrejectify himself...which, I believe, is a word we haven't used this year.

Vergne was part of the way there in Canada but other than that we haven't used that term a lot this season

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 02 Nov 2013, 23:30

Freeze-O-Kimi wrote:
Ataxia wrote:He'd certainly unrejectify himself...which, I believe, is a word we haven't used this year.

Vergne was part of the way there in Canada but other than that we haven't used that term a lot this season

How many seasons have there been where there have been no unrejectifications? How rare is it? (It has to be kinda rare, because new drivers come along most seasons).

wsrgo · Post by **wsrgo** » 03 Nov 2013, 03:16

Is Estebean still a reject??

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 03 Nov 2013, 04:13

wsrgo wrote:Is Estebean still a reject??

In order to be unrejectified, you have to have scored 3 points under the pre-2003 points system (10, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1). Which means Esteban would have had to score a 4th, a 5th and 6th, or 3 6th places to be unrejectified at the least. Gutiérrez has only scored a 7th, so under the pre-2003 points system, he would not have any points.

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 03 Nov 2013, 08:29

Max Chilton (22nd, Q1 - 1:44.198)

“It has been a difficult day overall but particularly in qualifying with the DRS issue. On the first laps of the second run I went faster, but on my second flying lap there was nothing left in the tyres, which is disappointing because I think Jules and I would have been pretty close again when it counted. Looking at what I lost from DRS and also by doing three laps versus one lap, we can say that the time loss was significant. However, tomorrow is another day and we’ll be pushing to make it a positive one.”

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 03 Nov 2013, 15:20

Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 03 Nov 2013, 20:44

go_Rubens wrote:Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!

Yes, and he did it in style, too. With a solid, well-deserved 21st place finish. Only 2 laps down.
Superb effort, Max. Proud of you.

good_Ralf · Post by **good_Ralf** » 03 Nov 2013, 20:49

Jocke1 wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!

Yes, and he did it in style, too. With a solid, well-deserved 21st place finish. Only 2 laps down.
Superb effort, Max. Proud of you.

And if you turned your head upside down, he's won the race!

apple2009 · Post by **apple2009** » 04 Nov 2013, 12:10

go_Rubens wrote:Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!

He's proven he has consistency, now he just needs a bit more pace and a top car and he'll be a Champion soon enough.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 05 Nov 2013, 23:43

Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 06 Nov 2013, 00:14

AustralianStig wrote:Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!

BadF1Stats by any chance?

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 06 Nov 2013, 00:28

Yep, I'll shamelessly plug any bad stat that gives Chilton the glory he deserves!

ibsey · Post by **ibsey** » 06 Nov 2013, 18:24

AustralianStig wrote:Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!

Or to put it another way. since the summer break Max has won as many races as Alonso, Rosberg, Button, Webber, Kimi and Massa combined!

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 06 Nov 2013, 19:19

ibsey wrote:
AustralianStig wrote:Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!

Or to put it another way. since the summer break Max has won as many races as Alonso, Rosberg, Button, Webber, Kimi and Massa combined!

And Max by himself has only scored one point less than both drivers at the most successful team of the 1990s combined! (Williams, WCC 1992, 93, 94, 96, 97)

apple2009 · Post by **apple2009** » 07 Nov 2013, 09:04

Chilton since the summer break:

Wins - 2nd*
Poles - 4th*
Races started - 1st*
Races finished - 1st*

* - Tied

He's on a roll!

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 13 Nov 2013, 13:48

Max Chilton, Marussia

“I shared the experience of the inaugural United States Grand Prix with the team last year in my role as reserve driver and it was great to see just how much Austin had put into welcoming F1 back to America. The reception we all received from the fans was fantastic and the track looked awesome, so I’m really happy that I will finally get the chance to drive there next weekend. I’ve been on the simulator this week for some final preparation and we’ve done a lot of work evaluating the issues from the race in Abu Dhabi, so I think we are as prepared as we can be for whatever challenges the final two races throw at us.”

I think we could see Chilton bagging his first Formula 1 points on Sunday. With emphasis on points, meaning he will finish 9th or better!
You heard it here first.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 14 Nov 2013, 05:07

If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 16 Nov 2013, 12:07

Wow! In P2, Chilton was 0.783 faster than teammate Bianchi.

Marussia - Max Chilton

“Generally I’ve had a good day today when everything seemed to be going in a positive direction, so I think we have to look beyond the brake disc problem that cut short my afternoon session because we seem to be making good progress. Luckily we didn’t lose much time and we can find a good solution for the rest of the weekend. I have enjoyed my first day at the Circuit of The Americas and hope to see this continue tomorrow and into the race.”

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 16 Nov 2013, 12:25

Jocke1 wrote:Wow! In P2, Chilton was 0.783 faster than teammate Bianchi.

Marussia - Max Chilton
“Generally I’ve had a good day today when everything seemed to be going in a positive direction, so I think we have to look beyond the brake disc problem that cut short my afternoon session because we seem to be making good progress. Luckily we didn’t lose much time and we can find a good solution for the rest of the weekend. I have enjoyed my first day at the Circuit of The Americas and hope to see this continue tomorrow and into the race.”

Wasn't he just 1.0 off the great Sebastian Vettel in FP1 as well? The German is defenseless now

Post by **Londoner** » 17 Nov 2013, 21:36

Something that may get lost in the tide is this little fact: MaxiAttack is 71 laps away from being the first ever rookie to finsh every race of his debut season. What an amazing achievement. The BBC should be making moves to get him on their Sports Personality of the Year programme should he do so.

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 18 Nov 2013, 00:02

East Londoner wrote:Something that may get lost in the tide is this little fact: MaxiAttack is 71 laps away from being the first ever rookie to finsh every race of his debut season. What an amazing achievement. The BBC should be making moves to get him on their Sports Personality of the Year programme should he do so.

I'd say he's more 68-70 laps away.

watka · Post by **watka** » 18 Nov 2013, 23:51

FullMetalJack wrote:
East Londoner wrote:Something that may get lost in the tide is this little fact: MaxiAttack is 71 laps away from being the first ever rookie to finsh every race of his debut season. What an amazing achievement. The BBC should be making moves to get him on their Sports Personality of the Year programme should he do so.

I'd say he's more 68-70 laps away.

I just lolled hard. :lol:

Anyway, I'm getting the bunting ready. This achievement is going to be street party-worthy in GB.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 19 Nov 2013, 00:09

madmark1974 wrote:Latest wisdom from Max :

"I know the team want me, and when the team want you it's good to get the deal done.

I'm sure we can have some fun with this one ...

I realise this post is very old, but I only just read it for the first time, and my first reaction was thinking of this...

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 19 Nov 2013, 01:45

AustralianStig wrote:If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.

So, with Vergne's penalty Kovalainen has nabbed 14th place, but he is still behind Chilton in the standings! Kovalainen must finish 16th or worse at Brazil for Chilton to keep 22nd place...

COME ON MAX.

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 21 Nov 2013, 18:46

Max Chilton, Marussia

“It’s hard to believe that the final race of the year is upon us. There’s so much to look back on, to learn from and savour but for now we have to keep looking ahead and stay focused on what’s at stake this weekend. Brazil was the scene of so much disappointment last year and as reserve driver for the team I saw that first hand. I think we can all be proud that we have held 10th place all season so that’s what everyone has in their sights. Interlagos is another great circuit that I will relish driving for the first time, but I think the expected wet weather will make it a less than straightforward weekend up and down the field.”

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 21 Nov 2013, 20:40

AustralianStig wrote:
AustralianStig wrote:If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.

So, with Vergne's penalty Kovalainen has nabbed 14th place, but he is still behind Chilton in the standings! Kovalainen must finish 16th or worse at Brazil for Chilton to keep 22nd place...

COME ON MAX.

That's implying that Max won't finish higher than 14th in Brazil.

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 21 Nov 2013, 22:36

FullMetalJack wrote:
AustralianStig wrote:
AustralianStig wrote:If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.

So, with Vergne's penalty Kovalainen has nabbed 14th place, but he is still behind Chilton in the standings! Kovalainen must finish 16th or worse at Brazil for Chilton to keep 22nd place...

COME ON MAX.

That's implying that Max won't finish higher than 14th in Brazil.

I'm certain he'll finish higher than 14th with rain

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 22 Nov 2013, 00:25

Chilton can even finish as high 0th or even -1th if he wants to! But because Max cares about Vettels reputation, he keeps quiet. Max is way too good for this world!

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 Nov 2013, 00:32

This wrote:Chilton can even finish as high 0th or even -1th if he wants to! But because Max cares about Vettels reputation, he keeps quiet. Max is way too good for this world!

I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 22 Nov 2013, 00:35

dr-baker wrote:
This wrote:Chilton can even finish as high 0th or even -1th if he wants to! But because Max cares about Vettels reputation, he keeps quiet. Max is way too good for this world!

I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?

He's the winner of the race regardless of which position he finishes in.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 22 Nov 2013, 07:16

dr-baker wrote:I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?

The Minardi driver and who else? :shock:

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 Nov 2013, 11:28

Shizuka wrote:
dr-baker wrote:I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?

The Minardi driver and who else?

I also had this guy in mind... At one point, he had won every Grand Prix ever to have been run!

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 22 Nov 2013, 15:57

dr-baker wrote:
Shizuka wrote:
dr-baker wrote:I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?

The Minardi driver and who else?

I also had this guy in mind... At one point, he had won every Grand Prix ever to have been run!

Oh, that makes sense. I thought of Csaba Kesjár first.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 Nov 2013, 18:00

Shizuka wrote:Oh, that makes sense. I thought of Csaba Kesjár first.

I hadn't heard of him before. What a tragic end he had. Just read his biography here.

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 22 Nov 2013, 18:10

The Mighty Max Chilton was faster than Former world champion Jenson Button in practice 2 today IN THE RAIN!!