Racing: 2023 Formula 1 Season

[My3Sons]

Impressive showing by McLaren as the season has gone along. From an also ran to multiple podiums. They are as competitive as anyone who isn't Verstappen at this point. Maybe they can tweak the car enough with their new wind tunnel to win a few next season.

 

[Albatros]

Andretti (Cadillac) approved by the FIA, while the Rodin Carlin, Hitech, and Lkysunz bids were unsuccessful. Don't really want to see any of the lot, unless then they replace Haas.

 

[JoVel]

Andretti (Cadillac) approved by the FIA, while the Rodin Carlin, Hitech, and Lkysunz bids were unsuccessful. Don't really want to see any of the lot, unless then they replace Haas.

Andretti does seem to be the first entry in a while that's serious about not only getting into F1, but also having some success there. Even if you want more teams on the grid, no one needs a new Caterham or Marussia, who'll only get screen time when they crash out or get lapped.

 

[Albatros]

The resources could be there, but relative to their size GM has a very underwhelming history in motorsports and Andretti hasn't enjoyed that much recent success either. Andretti-Cadillac doesn't feel like a match made in heaven for F1.

 

[End of Line]

The amount of sand on the track right now is ridiculous

 

[PanniniClaus]

Stroll should be suspended for the race by his team after that outburst. I am a Stroll supporter. You cannot get physical with your team.

 

[MXD]

Stroll should be suspended for the race by his team after that outburst. I am a Stroll supporter. You cannot get physical with your team.

I'd say -- let him race this one. The FIA may just suspend him anyways. Drugovich isn't eligible.

I think it's pretty obvious he needs a shrink, and to stay there until Bahrein tests, and if I was in charge (... or otherwise Lawrence), that's straight where he's headed after this one. Stroll isn't Alonso, but he's not Latifi either, and his performances aren't anywhere near normal lately. He also shown to be generally quite composed, so what happened here just tells me something is off. Let Drugo finish the season.

 

[MD thaivuN]

oh boy, Hamilton left Russell no space lmao

 

[Ceremony]

Extremely hot take: However many points Alonso finishes this race with will be more than McLaren manage all year.

Who remembers this banger from the start of the season?

 

[JoVel]

Can't remember the last time someone retired for simply feeling unwell due to the conditions. Although that team radio of Webber throwing up in his helmet form some years back comes to mind.

 

[JoVel]

Can't remember the last time someone retired for simply feeling unwell due to the conditions. Although that team radio of Webber throwing up in his helmet form some years back comes to mind.

Speaking of.....



Twitter feed is full of everyone barely being able to stand up after getting out of the car. A tough race seems like an understatement.

 

[JoVel]

Who remembers this banger from the start of the season?

Looking at those gaps at the end of the race, you have to wonder what could've been possible if Norris didn't f*** up his qualifying...

 

[Ceremony]

Looking at those gaps at the end of the race, you have to wonder what could've been possible if Norris didn't f*** up his qualifying...

Verstappen did get the hurry up from his engineer at some point, but I doubt he was pushing that much given the conditions. He probably had a bit more to give if he needed it.

 

[JoVel]

Anyone here been at the Belgian GP? That Eau Rouge grandstand feels like such a must that I really want to go there in case Spa is dropped from the calendar. These one year deals aren't a very good sign.

 

[Khelandros]

FIA formally warns Stroll over F1 Qatar GP garage strop

www.motorsport.com

Red Bull blocked Sergio Perez plan to get F1 2023 challenge back on track - report

Sergio Perez's idea to get his F1 2023 title challenge against Max Verstappen was blocked by Red Bull, it has been claimed.

www.planetf1.com

Bernie Ecclestone given suspended sentence after pleading guilty to fraud

Former Formula One boss handed 17-month suspended term after failing to declare £400m of overseas assets to HMRC

www.theguardian.com

 

[Ceremony]

Anyone here been at the Belgian GP? That Eau Rouge grandstand feels like such a must that I really want to go there in case Spa is dropped from the calendar. These one year deals aren't a very good sign.

No but this video pops up in my youtube suggestions every now and again:

 

[End of Line]

The Las Vegas schedule is horseshit

 

[Khelandros]

Red Bull F1 Could Fire Helmut Marko This Week: Report

Longtime Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko may be fired during a meeting between company executives later this week, according to a report.

www.thedrive.com

Horner warned that Verstappen may side with Marko amid Red Bull “unrest”

Christian Horner has been warned that Max Verstappen may side with Helmut Marko amid rumoured political “unrest” within the Red Bull F1 team.

www.crash.net

 

[MXD]

I'm watching the F1 Academy broadcast and the only thing I'm wondering is why the actual f*** do they bother giving commentating duties to people who, really, shouldn't be having such duties. Jamie Chadwick WTF.

I understand that having a woman on air for the F1Academy race was probably a must, but Alice Powell had done a pretty good job for F2 and F3 broadcasts.

 

[JoVel]

I'm really over the sprint races. Thanks for the 1 or 2 laps of action and the spoilers for what's going to happen tomorrow.

 

[Khelandros]

Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified from United States GP

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have both been disqualified from the United States Grand Prix. Following the race in Austin, their cars were inspected post-race and irregularities were spotted by the FIA Technical team after a plank wear inspection was carried out.

www.formula1.com

Stroll avoids punishment for 'far from ideal' blunder before US GP

Lance Stroll has avoided a penalty at the F1 United States Grand Prix following a bizarre blunder on his reconnaissance lap before the start.

www.crash.net

 

[John Price]

People in Vegas seem really upset about F1

That said I'd be lying if I said I wasn't watching whenever that race happens next month

 

[JoVel]

I'm not sure anyone really wants that race to happen, apart from a handful of billionaires and people who get to go to the race for free.

F1's US expansion was inevitable and I have nothing against it, but I just wish they'd do proper racing tracks instead of whatever this is trying to be. Many legendary American tracks don't have the facilities or wouldn't be able to get FIA's grade 1 rating of course, but I'd rather have them go back to Indy than do a dull layout just to get to host a race in Vegas.

 

[John Price]

I'm not sure anyone really wants that race to happen, apart from a handful of billionaires and people who get to go to the race for free.

F1's US expansion was inevitable and I have nothing against it, but I just wish they'd do proper racing tracks instead of whatever this is trying to be. Many legendary American tracks don't have the facilities or wouldn't be able to get FIA's grade 1 rating of course, but I'd rather have them go back to Indy than do a dull layout just to get to host a race in Vegas.

The market for hotels on those days has reached 1000+ just for hotel rooms. it's crazy.

 

[Khelandros]

Q1 finished, 196 cars under investigation.