2015 Rate the Race Results

[steveaki13]

Hello all its time for the results for Round 1. :)

[steveaki13]

So I think we all agree it could have been a better race for the opener but there we go.

2015 Australian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: rjbetty - 9/10
Lowest Rating: Taz (2.9) 3/10

The overall rating for the 2015 Australian GP is: 4.91/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Australia - 4.91

:p

[Tazio]

Thanks Steve, I would have rated the German GP 7.3! :dork:

[steveaki13]

Thanks Steve, I would have rated the German GP 7.3! :dork:

As low as that. It was the best race in F1's history though!!!

[Tazio]

Are you referring to the 1968 edition? :mark:
I'm referring to what I would have rated the 2015 race! :angel:

[jens]

I'm referring to what I would have rated the 2015 race! :angel:

I am sure the 2015 German Grand Prix is going to be stellar. Different windgusts from various directions are going to compete against each others for the honours, plus a few birds and flies will be racing at very high speeds. A bonus will be a few homeless dogs walking across the circuit, also in their own exciting race.

[steveaki13]

So fair to say Round 2 was a darn sight better than the opening race of the season.

2015 Malaysian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: Pino - 10/10
Lowest Rating: Slowson 6/10

The overall rating for the 2015 Malaysian GP is: 8.0/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Australia - 4.91

[journeyman racer]

As an Australian. This is disappointing :(

[steveaki13]

Its a bit early to post this, but with Bahrain about to start in the next few days I thought it would be good to get this done.

Many thanks again to Slowson for opening the Rate the Race thread as I was away for the day at the WEC.

China was average in all respects really and leaves 2 races of 3 being poor races by last seasons standards.

2015 Chinese Grand Prix

Highest Rating: Slowson, Journeyman & Longisland - 7/10
Lowest Rating: N4D13 & Yodasarmpit - 3/10

The overall rating for the 2015 Chinese GP is: 5.33/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. China - 5.33
3. Australia - 4.91


So two average race and one surprisingly good race. I fear Bahrain could be dull too. With Mercedes, Ferrari and Williams going two by two.

[steveaki13]

So Round 4 done already and a better race than China & Oz.

2015 Bahrain Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 9/10 - Mia
Lowest Rating: 6/10 - yodasarmpit & Storm

The overall rating for the 2015 Bahrain GP is: 7.2/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Bahrain - 7.20
3. China - 5.33
4. Australia - 4.91


I wonder what Spain will hold.

[Tazio]

Spain will be about a 6.9 ;)

[steveaki13]

I forgot to post the results for Spain.

2015 Spanish Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 7.5/10 - Taz
Lowest Rating: 1/10 - Donkey

The overall rating for the 2015 Spanish GP is: 4.27/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Bahrain - 7.20
3. China - 5.33
4. Australia - 4.91
5. Spain - 4.27

So Spain goes into 5th out of 5. I don't imagine Monaco will be much better.

[steveaki13]

So little time these days :confused: Results for Monaco

2015 Monaco Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 10/10 - Journeyman
Lowest Rating: 1/10 - Slowson & N4D13

The overall rating for the 2015 Monaco GP is: 4.31/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Bahrain - 7.20
3. China - 5.33
4. Australia - 4.91
5. Monaco - 4.31
6. Spain - 4.27

Clear that F1 2015 is far from a classic season. 4 of 6 races at pretty much under 5/10

[jens]

[/B][/B]Clear that F1 2015 is far from a classic season. 4 of 6 races at pretty much under 5/10

To be honest, 2015 reminds me one of the most boring season of all times, 2002.

Then we also had one surprising race in Malaysia, where Williams beat Ferrari and got a 1-2. Okay, Schumacher lost front wing, but Williams was really fast there. Barrichello was nowhere near Ralf before his engine failure.

Other than that... Ferrari utterly dominated in 2002, Mercedes dominates in 2015. Then two other teams are almost always in positions from 3th to 6th. With the difference in 2015 the reliability is far better, so indeed those teams lock out top 6. Mind you, in this respect young Valtteri Bottas almost reminds his countryman Räikkönen, sometimes getting a podium. But with far better reliability. In 2002 we had Williams-BMW and McLaren-Mercedes consistently in positions from 3rd to 6th and only reliability problems (had often them back then!) dropped them away from there.

And there is no proper tension at the top either. Hamilton wins most of the time, just like Schumacher back then. At least unlike Barrichello, Rosberg doesn't have an abundance of technical problems, so he is still within a shot of Hamilton points-wise. So the only excitement of 2015 is whether Rosberg can get more fortunate with reliability and actually get close to Hamilton in the points...

[steveaki13]

I kind of agree Jens.

I hope Rosberg can mix it more as the season goes on because if they can at least fight for races like early 2014 would be something.

Otherwise Lewis wins all races he is good in and Nico wins the occasional one he is good in.

[schmenke]

So where to we stand with Canada, that seemed to score pretty low?

[steveaki13]

So where to we stand with Canada, that seemed to score pretty low?

I can now reveal that answer Schmenke :p

It sees a max score of 10 and minimum of 0.5 :confused:

2015 Canada Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 10/10 - N.Jones
Lowest Rating: 0.5/10 - AAReagles

The overall rating for the 2015 Canada GP is: 4.61/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Bahrain - 7.20
3. China - 5.33
4. Australia - 4.91
5. Canada - 4.61
6. Monaco - 4.31
7. Spain - 4.27

Yet another race that was far from a classic. Slots in 5th making 5 of 7 at pretty much under half way.

[N. Jones]

Bummer. This has been a Mercedes-dominated season and it doesn't look like that is going to change any time soon.

[steveaki13]

So the Austrian Grand Prix a couple of weeks ago was the eighth round of the championship.


2015 Austrian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 7.5/10- Longisland
Lowest Rating: 0.5/10 - Donkey

The overall rating for the 2015 Austrian GP is: 5.04/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Bahrain - 7.20
3. China - 5.33
4. Austria - 5.04
5. Australia - 4.91
6. Canada - 4.61
7. Monaco - 4.31
8. Spain - 4.27

So there we go. Another average race slotting in a whisker over 5/10.

Can Silverstone get into the 6's and be classed as a 2015 classic?

[steveaki13]

Hi guys. Sorry its so late. Life is busy these days.

So lets see how Silverstone rated.

2015 British Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 9/10- Slowson/ Longisland/ trufan
Lowest Rating: 5/10 - Donkey

The overall rating for the 2015 British GP is: 7.58/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Malaysia - 8.00
2. Britain - 7.58
3. Bahrain - 7.20
4. China - 5.33
5. Austria - 5.04
6. Australia - 4.91
7. Canada - 4.61
8. Monaco - 4.31
9. Spain - 4.27

So there we go Silverstone slots into second with a 7.58 ranking.

I imagine Hungary could get first spot next week.

[steveaki13]

So Hungary and the summer holidays.

A great race and yet again over recent years Hungary gives a good race.


2015 Hungary Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 10/10- Slowson/ AAReagles
Lowest Rating: 6/10 - Mia

The overall rating for the 2015 Hungary GP is: 8.81/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Hungary - 8.81
2. Malaysia - 8.00
3. Britain - 7.58
4. Bahrain - 7.20
5. China - 5.33
6. Austria - 5.04
7. Australia - 4.91
8. Canada - 4.61
9. Monaco - 4.31
10. Spain - 4.27


So there we go. Hungary indeed as we all expected smashes number 1 spot for the best race of the season. Still does not quite break the 9 barrier.

Mostly because Kimi retired and mad Mia sad. Never the less. Best race of the Season

[Mia 01]

If Kimi wins I Think the score from some Hamilton fans will go down the drain.

[steveaki13]

So Spa and a classical circuit. Amazingly we all guessed it would not match Hungary.

2015 Belgian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 9/10 - N. Jones/Starter
Lowest Rating: 3/10 - Anfield/Whyzars

The overall rating for the 2015 Belgian GP is: 5.93/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Hungary - 8.81
2. Malaysia - 8.00
3. Britain - 7.58
4. Bahrain - 7.20
5. Belgium - 5.93
6. China - 5.33
7. Austria - 5.04
8. Australia - 4.91
9. Canada - 4.61
10. Monaco - 4.31
11. Spain - 4.27


Belgium slots into 5th of 11. An average score but above average in terms of the season.

Maybe says alot for how the season is going.

[steveaki13]

Sorry I have not updated this for ages. Time to do it now.

So Monza a classic track but not a great race, average at best.

2015 Italian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 6/10 - Mia, Jag Warrior, Zako, Schmenke, Yodasarmpit
Lowest Rating: 2/10 - N. Jones

The overall rating for the 2015 Italian GP is: 4.92/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Hungary - 8.81
2. Malaysia - 8.00
3. Britain - 7.58
4. Bahrain - 7.20
5. Belgium - 5.93
6. China - 5.33
7. Austria - 5.04
8. Italy - 4.92
9. Australia - 4.91
10. Canada - 4.61
11. Monaco - 4.31
12. Spain - 4.27

Its a pretty average result for Italy slotting into 8th

[steveaki13]

So I was away for this race and so I did not start the thread immediately so only a few votes.

Had some decent racing

2015 Singapore Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 8/10 - Mia
Lowest Rating: 4.5/10 - Steveaki13

The overall rating for the 2015 Singapore GP is: 6.08/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Hungary - 8.81
2. Malaysia - 8.00
3. Britain - 7.58
4. Bahrain - 7.20
5. Singapore - 6.08
6. Belgium - 5.93
7. China - 5.33
8. Austria - 5.04
9. Italy - 4.92
10. Australia - 4.91
11. Canada - 4.61
12. Monaco - 4.31
13. Spain - 4.27

Maybe slightly affected by only 6 votes but a decent race by all accounts

[steveaki13]

Pretty average race in Suzuka. Most of the season has been average or below.

2015 Japan Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 8/10 - N. Jones, Jag Warrior
Lowest Rating: 1/10 - N4D13

The overall rating for the 2015 Japanese GP is: 5.08/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Hungary - 8.81
2. Malaysia - 8.00
3. Britain - 7.58
4. Bahrain - 7.20
5. Singapore - 6.08
6. Belgium - 5.93
7. China - 5.33
8. Japan - 5.08
9. Austria - 5.04
10. Italy - 4.92
11. Australia - 4.91
12. Canada - 4.61
13. Monaco - 4.31
14. Spain - 4.27
Japan was viewed quite differently by people.

[steveaki13]

Decent race in Russia. I thought it was good, the rating not as good as I felt.

2015 Russian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 8/10 - longisland, Schmenke,
Lowest Rating: 3/10 - Henners

The overall rating for the 2015 Russian GP is: 6.40/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. Hungary - 8.81
2. Malaysia - 8.00
3. Britain - 7.58
4. Bahrain - 7.20
5. Russia - 6.40
6. Singapore - 6.08
7. Belgium - 5.93
8. China - 5.33
9. Japan - 5.08
10. Austria - 5.04
11. Italy - 4.92
12. Australia - 4.91
13. Canada - 4.61
14. Monaco - 4.31
15. Spain - 4.27


So Russia slots in a surprising 5th in the standings and thats us up to date.

Sorry about the delays in this.

[steveaki13]

Wow what a race in Austin last week. Must be one of the best races over the last few years but will it take top spot this season.

2015 USA Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 10/10 - Rollo, javi013, Slowson, kfmeister
Lowest Rating: 8/10 - N4D13, yodasarmpit, Taz, Mia, Storm, Jens

The overall rating for the 2015 USA GP is: 8.83/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. USA - 8.83
2. Hungary - 8.81
3. Malaysia - 8.00
4. Britain - 7.58
5. Bahrain - 7.20
6. Russia - 6.40
7. Singapore - 6.08
8. Belgium - 5.93
9. China - 5.33
10. Japan - 5.08
11. Austria - 5.04
12. Italy - 4.92
13. Australia - 4.91
14. Canada - 4.61
15. Monaco - 4.31
16. Spain - 4.27


So Austin does it and slots into 1st by a whisker over Hungary

Lets see where Mexico can get

[steveaki13]

After the cracking race in Austin we returned to the norm in Mexico. Albeit seen as an OK race.

2015 Mexican Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 7.5/10 - javi013
Lowest Rating: 1/10 - Mia

The overall rating for the 2015 Mexican GP is: 5.75/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. USA - 8.83
2. Hungary - 8.81
3. Malaysia - 8.00
4. Britain - 7.58
5. Bahrain - 7.20
6. Russia - 6.40
7. Singapore - 6.08
8. Belgium - 5.93
9. Mexico - 5.75
10. China - 5.33
11. Japan - 5.08
12. Austria - 5.04
13. Italy - 4.92
14. Australia - 4.91
15. Canada - 4.61
16. Monaco - 4.31
17. Spain - 4.27


So Mexico slots into 9th in what has largely been an average season IMO.

Next up Brazil

[steveaki13]

The season is really drifting to a dull conclusion. Brazil was described as a bore or snore fest.

2015 Brazilian Grand Prix

Highest Rating: 7/10 - longisland (On his own above 4)
Lowest Rating: 1/10 - Anfield

The overall rating for the 2015 Brazilian GP is: 2.85/10

2015 Season Race Rankings

1. USA - 8.83
2. Hungary - 8.81
3. Malaysia - 8.00
4. Britain - 7.58
5. Bahrain - 7.20
6. Russia - 6.40
7. Singapore - 6.08
8. Belgium - 5.93
9. Mexico - 5.75
10. China - 5.33
11. Japan - 5.08
12. Austria - 5.04
13. Italy - 4.92
14. Australia - 4.91
15. Canada - 4.61
16. Monaco - 4.31
17. Spain - 4.27
18. Brazil - 2.85


Brazil by far voted the worst race of the season. Sad days