F1 2024

[Super_horns]

Drivers really ramping up their dislike for the FIA and the lack of communication between the 2 parties.

Las Vegas Grand Prix: George Russell says F1 drivers 'fed up' with FIA leadership

Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[savvy 2210]

So Cadillac has got in F1 for 450$ million. The going rate in this Concord agreement is 200. I suppose F1 is playing " nice ' especially as the Feds were looking at the F1 cartel with a antitrust investigation.
I suppose everyone wins.
They don't seem to like Michael Andretti much. I wouldn't be surprised if he turns up as the teams boss, but he's not on the board after he quit.
Interesting times ahead.

 

[savvy 2210]

Qatar development fund have purchased a ' substantial ' minority share in Audi ( Sauber ) F1 team. I do wonder if this is going to be like football in the way they dodge the financial rules.
Audi already have a financial break, being allowed a bigger budget than other teams because they are based in Switzerland. This is they say because of higher wages there.
Why didn't Sauber get it when the the cap was brought in ?

 

[Super_horns]

Sad to hear Lewis sounding so down.

A very chaotic penalties and the FIA will probably be in for more criticisms now.

Great race for Alpine and Sauber finally get their first points!

Well done Zhou.

 

[Banana]

Fantastic decision getting rid of the last race director because he disagreed with some rally driver. But now we have a race ruined by no idea what to do with a wing mirror in the only place overtaking can happen until.......

 

[Les Beeavinu]

I don't understand f1 enough to know the technicalities involved but it would seem sensible to me that if a bit of a car is on the track, you should probably try and pick it up.

 

[Super_horns]

I don't understand f1 enough to know the technicalities involved but it would seem sensible to me that if a bit of the car is on the track, you should probably try and pick it up.

Yes they actually left the wing mirror in the middle of the track and didn't clear it up until Bottas had smashed it all up and a few cards got punctures.

Madness.

 

[savvy 2210]

Yes they actually left the wing mirror in the middle of the track and didn't clear it up until Bottas had smashed it all up and a few cards got punctures.

Madness.

They also under the last race director with the the approval of the teams, that damaged the front wing end plates hanging off was OK.

 

[Banana]

They also under the last race director with the the approval of the teams, that damaged the front wing end plates hanging off was OK.

Eh?

 

[savvy 2210]

Eh?

There was a bit of controversy about because a end plate was tangling off secured by something. It was actually hitting the track and bouncing. More than a few people questioned why the car was not black flagged. It eventually fell off. So it was brought up at a meeting and that damage was OK'D to carry on with that damage.

 

[jlove]

It seems Ocon has signed with Alpine...

 

[Super_horns]

It seems Ocon has signed with Alpine...

Left?

So he can do an end of season test with Haas.

Jack Doohan comes in early .

 

[jlove]

Left?

So he can do an end of season test with Haas.

Jack Doohan comes in early .

OK, it was just some chat in French, so maybe I got the wrong end of the baguette!

 

[TheHairdresser]

Max Verstappen's not the most gracious champion is he?

Has happened too many times for him not to be assessed as a certifiable bellend imb.

Great driver but has a needlessly ungracious character trait.

 

[Super_horns]

Max Verstappen's not the most gracious champion is he?

Has happened too many times for him not to be assessed as a certifiable bellend imb.

Great driver but has a needlessly ungracious character trait.

He moans as much as Russell really but obviously wasn’t happy with what went on after qualifying in private .

 

[savvy 2210]

Sulayem the dirty sh*t wants on Dec 13th at the FIA meeting for a vote on that the President chooses the ethics team. Guess who the President is ? First two guesses don't count
The ethics team which raised red flags about him have left or been fired.
Dark days ahead I fear with this person in charge and his cronies.

 

[savvy 2210]

Next season it appears will be a blockbuster for Netflix. Russell and Verstappen still throwing toys out the pram. Hamilton if the Ferrari suits him could be very fast. Can he drive to team to team orders, which is Ferrari. With the extra speed and the previous love fest with Verstappen, fireworks anyone ?
Not forgetting Leclerc he has to be brought into the equation. I don"t think he is going to be to happy. Who will sell more Ferrari road cars if they win ?Mmm I wonder ? Team orders, what're they !

 

[Mr Tree]

Can't stand Max, obv a good driver but a whiny little weasel otherwise. So go on Toto and George, stick it to him!

 

[Super_horns]

Can't stand Max, obv a good driver but a whiny little weasel otherwise. So go on Toto and George, stick it to him!

Verstappen started it all by telling on George about a private situation/conversation and Russell is just answering back .

 

[Mr Tree]

Yep, comes across as a right tw*t. Crying that George grassed on him, love George's point that there's no difference between that and what Max then did to Lando in the race.

 

[Super_horns]

Oh Lewis .

Sums up his season .

Car picked up a bollard and basically wrecked his lap .

 

[savvy 2210]

Oh Lewis .

Sums up his season .

Car picked up a bollard and basically wrecked his lap .

He had all of Q1 to stick in a banker lap.
I'm surprised after his radio calls in the last race asking the pits to retire the car, that he is actually in the car this race.

 

[Banana]

He had all of Q1 to stick in a banker lap.

Tofu apologised for not doing that.

 

[Super_horns]

Congratulations to McLaren and nice to see Sainz and Hamilton finish on a good note .

 

[savvy 2210]

Verstappen has got his community for swearing. It is going to be in Rwanda. Going to be chatting to grassroots drivers etc. It's not going to be to bad as he's probably going to be there anyway, this is where the annual FIA awards ceremony is taking place.
I would prefer something in the way of prison, school visits. Even a question period at a engineering faculty at a college.

 

[savvy 2210]

Rwanda are putting in a bid for a F1 race, after a track designed by Wurz is built.
Rwanda is referred to as a poor country, yet they have money for this. I presume the organisations who help them will look at this announcement and reflect on their position.

 

[Banana]

Rwanda is referred to as a poor country, yet they have money for this.

Who referred to them as "a poor country"?

 

[savvy 2210]

Who referred to them as "a poor country"?

World Bank Report on Rawanda. IMF have just hours ago have given them 180 million. This will cover the cost of the circuit.
Rawanda's economy has improved, not to the extent of this pony show.
Unless F1 cut them a deal for the entry fee, which as it is going to be government run could be substantial.

 

[Super_horns]

Only surprise is this took so long .

Sergio Perez: Red Bull part ways with Mexican Formula 1 driver with two years left on contract

Sparks could fly if Lawson’s recent attitude carries on at Red Bull.

 

[savvy 2210]

Only surprise is this took so long .

Sergio Perez: Red Bull part ways with Mexican Formula 1 driver with two years left on contract

Sparks could fly if Lawson’s recent attitude carries on at Red Bull.

I'm sure RB will knock him into shape one way or another. They do keep the exit door well lubricated.

 

[Super_horns]

Another rookie into F1 next year .

Isack Hadjar will be the second driver for VCARB in 2025

 

[savvy 2210]

Horner has come out about Tsunoda stating he has had long enough in their sister team. With Hadjar in the other seat, RB taking out the year option on Tsunoda and Horner sounding off. They will be expecting Yuki to help Hadjar convert to F1. I think he will be driving for his self. Do the basic minimum for Hadjar, basically knowing he's goat at the end of 2025.

 

[Super_horns]

Colapinto joins Alpine as reserve driver.

Formula 1: Franco Colapinto joins Alpine as reserve driver after Williams release

Argentine Franco Colapinto is to be Alpine's reserve driver this season after signing a multi-year deal to join the team from Williams.

www.bbc.com

Probably means bad news for Jack Doohan if he doesn't start well.

 

[savvy 2210]

Cowan starting to flex his muscles at Aston Martin. Crack going trackside as boss. But there his still a elephant in the room with Lance. I guess daddy Stroll can buy as many China shops as required.

 

[savvy 2210]

South Africa is looking for a GP at Kyalami for 2026.