[nabs]

Miami track looks so cool, hahaha. I love the fake marina.

[blkgsr]

are any other races promoted and pumped even remotely close to what this one has had? i don't think so.

Vegas will be nuts.

[Hondaracer]

3 DRS zones gonna be pretty sweet compared to last race

[TypeRNammer]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLkPq3v3pS/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Landon's helmet for the race.

[Hondaracer]

https://youtu.be/ouDinCRMQ_g

I love Yuki seems like a cool guy

[The Producer]

didn't seem cool to me at all on his D2S feature episode - but I also don't trust any of the portrayals anymore.

was pretty funny when he demanded a massage but only after he took a shit first.

He's certainly a pylon on the track. it's gotta be tough, the really young guys are probably facing being the shittiest driver on the grid for the first time since they were a fetus in a shifter kart.

[The Producer]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLkPq3v3pS/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Landon's helmet for the race.


Didn’t think this could be topped but Danny comes in w the winner

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[68style]

"Missing: Snowflake" has a totally different meaning nowadays in Florida lol

[sonick]

Sorry if this is not allowed but what streams are everybody using?

[The Producer]

weakstreams will get you started

[StylinRed]

I've just been watching on TV or using the TSN app, if u know someone with a Shaw TV account u can use the app too

[Hondaracer]

This is a pretty interesting track. Wouldn’t doubt there’s going to be some crashes given those back to back to back turns I think it is on 7/8/9

[EvoFire]

Some of those turns are pretty tight, especially that chicane that everyone is bouncing over, there are also some bumpy sections that seems like would catch some out.

Gonna be a lot of attrition?

[StylinRed]

The W series didn't have a lot of crashes but it ran behind a SC and then a red flag took up most of the time :lol

[Hondaracer]

Oh man pumped for this race!

This and the Vegas race are going to be the new hype events in sports with drive to survive. Nothing but A list celebs in the paddock

[sonick]

So many midfield battles. Great racing.

[StylinRed]

Race up until the safety car was zzz

The director was horrible with the cameras

Willy Ribb was an odd interviewer :lol got in everyone's faces, called em baby, n gave em nicknames like Charles Chuck Leclair :lol

[The Producer]

no hate for Willy T. Ribbs. American racing royalty.

watch "Uppity" if you get a chance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKwfDjfO9Pw

[Hondaracer]

Thought it was pretty entertaining watched the whole race pretty engaged in the battles behind max and Charles

[pastarocket]

Interesting story that is coming from Hamilton and Mercedes.

Does Hamilton have a legitimate beef about the team putting the decision on changing tires on him while the safety car was out near the end of the Miami Grand Prix?

-sounds like bad timing with the safety car
coming out.

https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/33883242/lewis-hamilton-extra-stop-felt-gamble-want-take?platform=amp


Hamilton was relegated behind Mercedes teammate George Russell late on, with Russell able to make a stop for fresh tyres under the safety car after a long stint on the hard tyre propelled him up the order.

With the safety car still out Hamilton was asked by Mercedes if he wanted to make another stop, to which he replied: "You tell me, man! I don't want to lose a place to George."

Hamilton has had a string of bad luck thanks to poorly timed safety cars recently, most famously at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when it cost him the championship, but also at races this year in Saudi Arabia and Australia.

On this occasion, Hamilton opted against pitting and Russell later passed him for fifth position thanks to the performance advantage from his fresher tyres.

"When you're out there you don't have all the information," Hamilton told media on Sunday evening. "You don't know where everyone is, where you'll come out, you don't have the picture they have on the screen.

When you're given the responsibility to make the decision it feels like your gambling and I don't like that. I was like, 'you guys make the decision'. Either way, we've just been unfortunate with the timing of the safety car today."

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[HonestTea]

What a snoozer of a race! The last 10 laps got a bit better from the SC bunching everyone up.

[StylinRed]

All ham does is fukn complain omg

He either wants to be the one to make the decision or gets mad he's making the decision

And he's being a baby about the jewellery regulations

[FN-2199]

All ham does is fukn complain omg

He either wants to be the one to make the decision or gets mad he's making the decision

And he's being a baby about the jewellery regulations

idk man, who fucking cares about what jewelry they wear. If drivers want to compromise their own safety at no expense to others, go ahead.

[StylinRed]

They wanted new racing directors the RDs brought in rules from other racing series

Ham isn't the only one with piercings (Ric does for sure and iirc one or two others) but he's the only one complaining

[SkinnyPupp]

I thought it was a pretty cool event and not a bad race.

Martin Brundle's grid walk was an all timer and probably the highlight of the whole broadcast in some ways

https://twitter.com/MBrundleF1/status/1523488307362996225

[TypeRNammer]

Hi all, for anyone that missed the Miami race, here's the thread on Reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/MotorsportsReplays/comments/ujuge1/f1tv_2022_formula_1_miami_grand_prix_full_weekend/

For a more direct link, here's the Google drive link which contains the following content.

✅ Friday Press Conferences.
✅ FP1 (F1L + IF).
✅ FP2 (F1L + IF).
✅ FP3 (F1L + IF).
✅ Qualifying (F1L + IF) [w/ pre & post-qualifying shows].
✅ Saturday Press Conferences.
✅ Tech Talk.
✅ Race (F1L + IF) `[w/ pre-race show]*.
✅ Sunday Press Conference.
✅ Highlights: Race in 30.
�� Radio Rewind.
�� Jolyon Palmer's Analysis.
�� Weekend Debrief.
✅ FP & Qualifying Highlights.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aLKgjdekGShzfQWghuVUzN-2nX9WogyR?usp=sharing

[TypeRNammer]

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLTXPfqm/?k=1

Aston Martin Red Bull is back :troll:

[Hondaracer]

Worth it to try anything at this point for AM

[StylinRed]

Saw a meme of red bull bringing green red bull cans to practice today, not sure if real or photoshop tho :lol

[SkinnyPupp]

Mercedes looks better every race.. 2nd row for Russell

[TypeRNammer]

Green Red Bull gets knocked out of Q1 :lawl:

[TypeRNammer]

Saw a meme of red bull bringing green red bull cans to practice today, not sure if real or photoshop tho :lol

Oh it's real, saw a video on Tiktok floating around with the crew drinking green red bull cans haha

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLwyXEc7/?k=1

But man all the memes are coming out for Aston Martin Red Bull :lawl:

[SkinnyPupp]

LeClerc retires! Russell in the lead! :ahwow:

[supafamous]

Hamilton climbing back to 4th after his first lap accident is impressive - catching a Ferrari too. Merc isn't all the way back but they're getting there.

Bummer for LeClerc, he had the pace to win it today.

[SkinnyPupp]

Good for Alonso too, finishing 9th from 20th

Is Alpine the next big team after Ferarri/Red Bull/Mercedes? Or maybe Alpha?

[StylinRed]

Wow incidents everywhere!

Shame about Perez, they should've left him to win it, Max wasn't going to pass him without DRS

Nice recovery by Ham he was so dejected

Merc are catching up too quickly!

[Hondaracer]

Todays race is the perfect example of why people hate Hamilton. Crying after that saying just retire etc. and then it turns into a legit shot at 4th

Pretty entertaining race outside the last 10-15 laps

[TypeRNammer]

Wow incidents everywhere!

Shame about Perez, they should've left him to win it, Max wasn't going to pass him without DRS

Nice recovery by Ham he was so dejected

Merc are catching up too quickly!

Shitty about team orders but Max had the race pace and on fresher tires. One second faster than Checo each lap

[TypeRNammer]

Whelp

The user who usually posts all the updates for Formula 1 has been sent a cease and desist letter from Google.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MotorsportsReplays/comments/ump8z1/my_f1tv_uploads_are_to_be_cancelled_immediately/

[TOS'd]

That was expected, lol

[supafamous]

LOL, using a work account for that kind of stuff? This is not the year 2000 where you could get away with doing file sharing at work with confidence.

[SkinnyPupp]

Well duh :fulloffuck:

Just put them up on a torrent

[TypeRNammer]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MotorsportsReplays/comments/uvi4ew/formula1_spanish_grand_prix_coverage_05222022/

Heres another link for all of the coverage.

Was hoping to see a 30 minute recap for the race, but guess I'll settle for watching the whole thing

EDIT: It's going to be NSFW due to pop ups

[HonestTea]

God damn, was baking in 38'C temperatures in Barcelona but aside from the shitty transportation and intense heatwave, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!

Managed to meet Alonso and DC lol

[The Producer]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MotorsportsReplays/comments/uvi4ew/formula1_spanish_grand_prix_coverage_05222022/

Heres another link for all of the coverage.

Was hoping to see a 30 minute recap for the race, but guess I'll settle for watching the whole thing

EDIT: It's going to be NSFW due to pop ups

thanks for posting these. managed to get through the whole long weekend without seeing any results. was great to watch the race replay.

[Hondaracer]

Honestly the 8-12 minute recap on YouTube by the F1 channel is pretty great if you just want highlights of the action etc.

[TypeRNammer]

thanks for posting these. managed to get through the whole long weekend without seeing any results. was great to watch the race replay.

I ended up spoiling myself watching the highlights on YouTube

But I back tracked and watch the race in its entirety to see how everything unfolded such as

Max and Carlos going off at turn 4
Team orders on Checo
George defending Max with a busted DRS
Lewis's monster come back from the back
Charles DNF

[The Producer]

i've been watching these vids after the races. it's interesting to hear the radio transmissions more clearly stitched together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlLdnFLhamg

[Eff-1]

I subscribed to F1TV last season and it's so worth it. Hearing the radio messages live adds a whole new dimension. Once i watched an entire race from Lewis' onboard, start to finish with live radio all the way through. Plus 4k and no annoying TSN commercials. If you haven't yet, I recommend it.

[Great68]

Do you get any of the pre/post race shows with F1TV? And can you lag-start a race (ie start watching a race from the beginning while it's still running) or do you have to wait until the live feed is completely over before watching a replay from the start?

[Suprarz666]

You get both pre/post race shows and you can also start from the beginning while it is live with F1TV Pro.

[Great68]

Looks like I no longer need the TSN package on my cable!

[Eff-1]

Do you get any of the pre/post race shows with F1TV? And can you lag-start a race (ie start watching a race from the beginning while it's still running) or do you have to wait until the live feed is completely over before watching a replay from the start?

There are a couple caveats.

The SkyF1 pre-post race coverage is a LOT better than the F1TV crew. So if you enjoy the Sky pre-post race shows like I do, you may want to consider keeping TSN. My usual routine is watch TSN until the race starts, and then switch back to TSN after the checkered flag.

Also, I use the Roku app to watch on my TV and it does NOT allow you to start watching from the beginning if the race is still live. That is the one annoyance. However I believe other platforms can do it? Reddit F1TV sub is a great resource for the ins and outs of each platform.

[StylinRed]

I heard you can switch the audio stream on the F1 app to listen to the sky team, sure we don't get the pre/post race show so that's something to consider

[nabs]

I love the Sky Team features, video's and interviews. I watch it all. This is what stopped me from subbing to F1TV.

[Eff-1]

I love the Sky Team features, video's and interviews. I watch it all. This is what stopped me from subbing to F1TV.

same here, but I still use F1TV to watch the actual race. you can choose from SkyTV commentary, or F1TV commentary (which isn't bad tbh). plus no commercials and better picture resolution.

[Hondaracer]

watching both practices in Monaco, these stupid chicanes down by the water are ridiculous... like i get the history of those points and the need for them but that first one, any sort of late breaking and you're cutting it

[TypeRNammer]

https://youtu.be/1C8Jo-0X0gk

Not sure what to think of this commercial, a lot of crypto terms being tossed around haha

[SkinnyPupp]

same here, but I still use F1TV to watch the actual race. you can choose from SkyTV commentary, or F1TV commentary (which isn't bad tbh). plus no commercials and better picture resolution.
Who does the commentary for F1TV? Can't imagine watching without Ted Kravitz screaming reports from the pit lane and Martin Brundle dryly calling out bad decisions by drivers (and of course his pit walks before races are hilarious)

[TypeRNammer]

Looks like the folks at McLaren aren't too happy about Danny Ricciardo. Totally underperforming compared to Lando every race.

[SkinnyPupp]

Rainy Monaco GP!

[SkinnyPupp]

Red flag during formation laps LUL

[SkinnyPupp]

65 minute delay, starting behind safety car WutFace

[The Producer]

mid race red flag was good timing for me

https://img.ifunny.co/images/d18a5bf37415e5ff560d7a88f112e4b91ff8b9fe0f0b96346d fc02d0d9ae7a5e_1.jpg

[The Producer]

https://i.imgflip.com/6hwgj7.jpg

[TypeRNammer]

Mexican Tom Cruise wins!

Biggest losers has to be Ferrari strategists

[The Producer]

Mexican Tom Cruise wins!

Biggest losers has to be Ferrari strategists


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[TypeRNammer]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220529/b00f0a52fe3afb7d7ef5008f9b16966d.jpg


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https://youtu.be/Jphs6SqGlnQ

Here's the super angry radio from Charles

[pastarocket]

Team Ferrari fucked up haha.


Leclerc led from the pole and screamed in rage when told to pit for a second tire change on Lap 22 — at the same time as Sainz. His engineer realized the mistake and yelled "stay out!" but it was too late and Leclerc returned to the track in fourth.

What are you doing?" Leclerc shouted.

After the race, he lectured Ferrari again.

"No words, no words. We cannot do that," he radioed.

"It was a freaking disaster today," Leclerc said after. "The win was clearly in our hands. We had the performance, we had everything. I just don't really understand the call."

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto accepted the team made the wrong call for Leclerc.


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[TypeRNammer]

https://youtu.be/tsOqJozy6d8

Checo and team jumps into the pool!

[dark0821]

Feel so good for Checo, but horrible for Leclerc.

Ahh well, it's all part of the sport.

[TypeRNammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdulR64FVaQ

:lawl:

[StylinRed]

Inters and full wet tyres for what? Monaco is only good when it's wet and they wouldn't race in a drizzle

[TypeRNammer]

https://sbfull.com/e/phqe66vw0rth.html

Link for the full Monaco full race, little bit of digging on Reddit but managed to find it.

Watchers beware, it's over 3 hours long as it includes the delays in the beginning

EDIT: as usual, tons of NSFW pop up ads

[Hondaracer]

Monaco is a pretty meh track. Even in dry conditions only 1 DRS zone and what like 2 spots to pass?

A classic track and visually obviously one of the best but in terms of racing it’s always been pretty boring. And with the cars being longer than ever I think it becomes even harder to pass

[Great68]

How many actual on-track passes happened yesterday? I don't even remember seeing one on screen.

Apart from the wet start causing the pit strategy calls, this was a pretty horrible race.

[nabs]

Stroll and Latifi are fucking embarrassments. I get second hand embarrassment from their shitty driving and attitudes as a Canadian.

His dad also paid to have Lance Stroll Corner at the Montreal GP. Utter bullshit. They need to voluntarily resign and let some new drivers have a go, especially Stroll, his test period has been passed.

[nabs]

How many actual on-track passes happened yesterday? I don't even remember seeing one on screen.

Apart from the wet start causing the pit strategy calls, this was a pretty horrible race.

Gasly had 2 pretty nice ones.

Also, the TV production was horrendous all weekend. Kept cutting away from the good shit. And the chirons, timers, leaderboard, wtf... there was no sense, rhyme or reason to them appearing on the screen. Fastest lap didn't get updated for like 5 minutes later.

Monaco is also never a very entertaining race at all, im surprised we even saw any overtaking at all, its normally just strategy for pit, then you sit and wait til the end. This was actually one of the more entertaining Monaco races in a while, a shake up of the qualifying positions, multiple pit stops, heavy rain, I don't think it could have gotten any better than that. The Alonso train had me rolling.

[Eff-1]

Who does the commentary for F1TV? Can't imagine watching without Ted Kravitz screaming reports from the pit lane and Martin Brundle dryly calling out bad decisions by drivers (and of course his pit walks before races are hilarious)

Ben Edwards and Jolyon Palmer. You probably will recognize Ben Edwards as the other guy who did the play by play during Drive to Survive.

[Great68]

I actually liked the Edwards/Coulthard commentary from back in the day when TSN used the BBC feed more than Crofty/Bundle we get from the Sky feed now.

[Great68]

Monaco is also never a very entertaining race at all, im surprised we even saw any overtaking at all, its normally just strategy for pit, then you sit and wait til the end.

Yeah, I know this I'm not an F1 newb. I just wish they tried to do something with the Monaco GP to make it better.

Here are some wacky ideas, and some could actually be interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mI_5d12n7s

[Eff-1]

:rofl:

https://twitter.com/startonpole/status/1530962983051993090

[TypeRNammer]

Gasly had 2 pretty nice ones.

Also, the TV production was horrendous all weekend. Kept cutting away from the good shit. And the chirons, timers, leaderboard, wtf... there was no sense, rhyme or reason to them appearing on the screen. Fastest lap didn't get updated for like 5 minutes later.

Monaco is also never a very entertaining race at all, im surprised we even saw any overtaking at all, its normally just strategy for pit, then you sit and wait til the end. This was actually one of the more entertaining Monaco races in a while, a shake up of the qualifying positions, multiple pit stops, heavy rain, I don't think it could have gotten any better than that. The Alonso train had me rolling.

I believe the coverage was absolute shit cause it's controlled by Automobile Club de Monaco, hence Liberty Media has no control over it.

I mean we can all refer to last year's horrendous coverage when everyone got Lance Strolled

[Hondaracer]

Also, no mention of Mick cutting another car in half? Lol

Like Haas can afford that fuck

[Great68]

I don't see Mick making it to Ferrari with the way he's driving to be honest.

[TypeRNammer]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/perez-signs-two-year-extension-to-red-bull-f1-contract/10314403/

Checo signs two year contract

[nabs]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/perez-signs-two-year-extension-to-red-bull-f1-contract/10314403/

Checo signs two year contract

Actually in contention for WDC! This is wild!

[nabs]

Yeah, I know this I'm not an F1 newb. I just wish they tried to do something with the Monaco GP to make it better.

Here are some wacky ideas, and some could actually be interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mI_5d12n7s

I didn't mean any assumptions, or offense.

To be honest, I feel like the track has outlived its use in F1 and should and will be remembered as one of the great tracks, but does not need to be in a modern schedule.

The technology has far outgrown the limits of the track, its merely an exhibition at this point. Which is fine if that's how they want to keep it, but its just odd that we are trying to improve a track that is very much bound by the city its built in. (Even if they keep it, then at least they can correct the production issues and make it a great production)

[EvoFire]

I think a big problem lies within the car regulations, the current F1 cars are just simply too big.

[Great68]

About as wide and longer than some full size trucks.
Imagine racing F150's around Monaco.

[Hondaracer]

We’ll do these size constraints come into play anywhere but Monaco?

[Great68]

Any of the boxed in street circuits to some extent, Miami, Baku

[blkgsr]

Stroll and Latifi are fucking embarrassments. I get second hand embarrassment from their shitty driving and attitudes as a Canadian.

His dad also paid to have Lance Stroll Corner at the Montreal GP. Utter bullshit. They need to voluntarily resign and let some new drivers have a go, especially Stroll, his test period has been passed.

Latifi is WAY worse than Stroll. Last in the pack every time.

Guy crashes almost every race.

Not a fan of baby Stroll either and definitely sucks that they're both Canadian.



Mick isn't going anywhere, just can't live up to Michael's pedigree. Crashes and can't keep up with Magnussen.

Monaco should be done. boring race. Only Gasly made some decent passes.

[Eff-1]

https://www.gpcanada.ca/en/tickets-2022-1621/

All sold out except the one grandstand on the back straight!

[TypeRNammer]

https://www.gpcanada.ca/en/tickets-2022-1621/

All sold out except the one grandstand on the back straight!

Referring to grandstand 47?

[68style]

That one is even sold out if you actually click on it

[TypeRNammer]

That one is even sold out if you actually click on it

I clicked on it, selected single day tickets for the entire weekend and came to a check out screen.

EDIT: you're correct, it's sold out

EDIT2: It's only Friday that's available

[68style]

Told me nothing available... haha... people must be holding tickets in their cart and not checking out etc

[TypeRNammer]

https://formula1news.co.uk/mclaren-unable-to-fire-ricciardo-despite-woeful-form/

This popped up on my Google news.

Looks like there's a clause in Daniel's contract where McLaren cannot terminate him.

[sonick]

Wow surprise ending for Red Bull with Checo out qualifying Verstappen.

Vettel in Q3 nice to see, Stroll useless again.

[The Producer]

gonna need a replay stream. I can get up at 6am, but not 4 :pokerface:

although i will try to surface a little before 6 for the le mans checkered flag

[TypeRNammer]

gonna need a replay stream. I can get up at 6am, but not 4 :pokerface:

although i will try to surface a little before 6 for the le mans checkered flag

4am start time, that's a no from me dawg.

I just can't help myself watching the highlights on YouTube. And if the highlights end up being good, then.ill watch the replay in its entirety.

100% positive Stroll is gonna crash in the race

[SkinnyPupp]

Both Ferraris gone WOW

[StylinRed]

Man Perez can actually compete for 1st, been saying it he's got a great chance at the WDC, RB should stop giving orders its only fair

Hamiltons back must kill, I'm surprised he's standing and doing interviews

Ferrari, wow and Binottos inspiring words of "we didn't expect to compete this season" just really doesn't bode well

[SkinnyPupp]

Great performance by Hamilton. I thought had a chance for podium but that would be a long shot.

[StylinRed]

Yeah Mercedes are doing "horrible" yet they've got third best team pretty well set, and will probably end up second by the end of the season if Ferrari keeps dropping the ball

[sonick]

Ferrari gonna Ferrari

Also lol Alpha Tauri breaking out the duct tape for the rear wing.

[dark0821]

being a Ferrari fanboy.... ai....welp

I guess its still race 8, a lot can still happen....

[TypeRNammer]

https://f1full.com/race-f1-2022-azerbaijan-grand-prix%5C_822afabbc.html

Here's a full replay on the race for the folks who couldn't wake up at 4am to watch.

I ended up watching the race live stream because my daughter was snoring :lawl:

[Hondaracer]

The Ferrari engines having all sorts of issues..and seemingly different issues as well

Bottas is already on his 3rd engine I think they said at the beggining? What a waste if it’s reliability issues keeping the fastest car off the podium.

As much as I don’t like Russel gotta give it to him for his consistency, guy can drive that car

[SkinnyPupp]

What's the deal with Russel?

[Oshiguru]

What's the deal with Russel?

Ru55el

As a smooth operator fan, this season has been FeelsBadMan

[nabs]

What's the deal with Russel?

I am honestly pleasantly surprised at Russel's personality. He is very humble when it comes to Hamilton, which is great because it shows that he has a lot of respect for his teammate.

When Russel first announced for Mercedes, I thought he was going to be a cocky prick, I was proven wrong.

[Hondaracer]

Well.. he definitely does give off that arrogant English vibe to me lol

I think he’s kinda staying more low key given his performance over Lewis, hard to be the whiner when you’re topping the goat

[sonick]

He didn't complain much at Williams, so I def don't see the arrogance in him.

[The Producer]

He didn't complain much at Williams, so I def don't see the arrogance in him.

came to say this - not just from the tv show either. in several interviews he talked about how amazing it was to be british and drive for Frank Williams.

i like him - i think he's doing a good job (again) at driving a mediocre car as well as he can.

was really hoping for any kind of RB mistake to move him up - but the podium is still great.

[HonestTea]

I don't understand the hate for GR either, he's doing a good job in the Merc.

[sonick]

I think its just because Russel is too pretty of a man and Honda doesn't like it coz it gives him uncomfortable feelings he doesn't want to have.

[Hondaracer]

My boy toy is Charles

[westopher]

Only reason I don't like Russel is in DTS he was eating fucking sushi with a fork. You can drive at that level, just learn to eat with two sticks.

[Hondaracer]

Typical English lol

[StylinRed]

I mean him almost killing bottas and then blaming bot for the accident and slapping him was a bit douchey

[westopher]

Nothing compared to fork sushi.

[sonick]

Exciting quali so far! Very little stoppages but some crazy results.

Ricciardo continuing his strong finish from Baku and getting into Q3.

Both Haas into Q3!

Alonso killing it in the wet.

Only disappointment was Aston dropping off so significantly between FP3 and Quali.

Track getting drier and faster by the lap.

[sonick]

Alonso front row!!!

[StylinRed]

So great seeing Alonso up there! Shame Vettel couldn't maintain that FP3 drive

[HonestTea]

Fred gets a P2 start!

[westopher]

I sure hope Mick does well today. So awesome to see him up there in qualifying.

[EvoFire]

I sure hope Mick does well today. So awesome to see him up there in qualifying.

Jinxed it, engine troubles.

Ferrari engines aren't that powerful and having hell with reliability

[westopher]

Yeah huge bummer. I hate all the results other than sainz doing well. Bad day for haas, good day for max and Lewis. Bad day for Danny.

[StylinRed]

Yeah crappy results

Good for maxham tho

So Mercedes increased their ride height and Hamilton is all smiles and ended up on the podium, guess it was a good thing the FIA warned merc

[Eff-1]

https://twitter.com/CroftyF1/status/1539248997545783298

Bad look for Air Canada

[westopher]

Needs a bit of context.

[Eff-1]

Basically 20 - 30 people were offloaded from an Air Canada flight from Montreal to London by police with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Many of the passengers were coming from the F1 race including journalists along with some Williams and Red Bull team members.

Now Air Canada is doing damage control admitting some passengers may have been removed without cause and were stuck in Montreal and told to book their own new flights. Meanwhile their bags all flew to London!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/air-canada-passengers-escorted-1.6496539

[mikemhg]

That's so odd though, I get 1 or 2 people, but 25+

Who made that call, and why? Was the flight overbooked? Did they fill those empty seats with new passengers?

It's such an odd story.

[inv4zn]

That's so odd though, I get 1 or 2 people, but 25+

Who made that call, and why? Was the flight overbooked? Did they fill those empty seats with new passengers?

It's such an odd story.

I think you're underestimating Air Canada's ability to fuck up. There likely isn't any reasonable reason.

[StylinRed]

What makes even less sense is they banned those removed from flying for 24hrs..wtf

Edit: ahh power hungry captain who decided to throw most off the plane and blamed it on ppl being drunk n rowdy

[sonick]

Latifi qualifies for Q2!!!

[sonick]

Latifi Q3! GOAT!

[supafamous]

Latifi Q3! GOAT!

Get Latifi the B-spec car STAT!

[StylinRed]

Holy crap that Zhou crash was a lot scarier than I pictured!

Good on George for trying to help

[SkinnyPupp]

https://twitter.com/Benfthomas_10/status/1543603612382896129

[sonick]

Holy shit the last 8 laps have been amazing

[StylinRed]

Omfg this has become so damned exciting! The skill of these guys damn!

[sonick]

Ferrari almost fucked up again if Sainz had listened to the team's orders of sitting behind Leclerc.

[Warp9Racing]

What a race!!!

Poor LecClerc though...

[TypeRNammer]

Ferrari strategists :fuckthatshit:

[JD¹³]

Cannot believe they didn't pit Leclerc as well under Safety, he had the pace but no chance on old H vs new S.

https://i.giphy.com/media/XuGkBxNBEEi1q/giphy.webp

[EvoFire]

Perez running Hamilton out of space was noted, but nothing came out of it?

[HonestTea]

Ferrari legit has the worst strategist/pit-wall...they have no idea what they're doing.

That was such a scary crash and without the halo, we might've lost another driver.

[westopher]

Points for Mick! Vettel was so happy for him. Crazy good race. Stoked to see Sainz win, Max not do well, Haas get points, Zhou survive. So many great results in this race.

[StylinRed]

Perez running Hamilton out of space was noted, but nothing came out of it?

It was just a good intense racing battle

What was a weird call was resetting the field after the red flag

[roastpuff]

It was just a good intense racing battle

What was a weird call was resetting the field after the red flag

They haven't completed a proper lap yet, so it's reset to the first completed lap, which is the formation lap.

[nabs]

Great race! Max still way out ahead in points so I'm still good for now.

I was truly happy for Carlos, he even said that his pole position time for qualifying he felt was he wasn't pushing as hard, it was a surprise to him. I'm glad he was able to over ride the team orders and get the W.

That crash by Zhou tho, damn, holy shit. +1 for Halo and that thing they put around to keep their body pinned in the car.

Amazing drive by all drivers who survived lap 1, constant position changes, tire strategies etc.

[TypeRNammer]

Great race! Max still way out ahead in points so I'm still good for now.

I was truly happy for Carlos, he even said that his pole position time for qualifying he felt was he wasn't pushing as hard, it was a surprise to him. I'm glad he was able to over ride the team orders and get the W.

That crash by Zhou tho, damn, holy shit. +1 for Halo and that thing they put around to keep their body pinned in the car.

Amazing drive by all drivers who survived lap 1, constant position changes, tire strategies etc.

Checo really lucked out with the safety car.

Lewis with a solid drive, going pretty long on the first stint with medium tires.

Gutted for Max, still a good drive with a busted car. Pretty crazy how sensitive the aerodynamics are with the new regulations. Reminded me of last year's Hungarian race when Max drove with his entire right side barge board and floor destroyed.

[nabs]

Gutted for Max, still a good drive with a busted car. Pretty crazy how sensitive the aerodynamics are with the new regulations. Reminded me of last year's Hungarian race when Max drove with his entire right side barge board and floor destroyed.

No kidding, this would have been an easy win for him on such a slick track. He lost parts of his floor around lap 20-22, I think there was a radio message. Crazy to see how the floor made that much difference, I think there were a few out there who did the entire race on damage wings.


edit: In all honesty, I loved seeing Max v/ Mick, even though I was so scared for Mick, because we all know how Max drives with elbows out when he feels threatened.

Max also went thru the wringer this week with all the racism things from Piquet's comment (then his defence of the comment), then GF's uncle's Insta post that Kelly liked. Then the shit with his dad. I gained a lot more respect for him this week because of how he kept his cool with all the shit flying around.

Also gained like x100 respect for Russell, sacrificed his race to ensure that Zhou was safe before he left his side. Dude is an absolute legend for this. I'm sure he will hear about it in the briefings, but apparently its a trait of his, he had done this in Karting as well.

[nabs]

Perez running Hamilton out of space was noted, but nothing came out of it?

He didn't gain a lasting advantage, there was a lot going on there, and it was just pure racing, they just ran out of road a few times. I think they were fine.

[StylinRed]

This was on reddit, thought it was an interesting compare since Ham and Ham fans were touting how Leclerc raced more fairly and left more space than Max

https://preview.redd.it/rcaxzhzuhi991.jpg


www.reddit.com/r/formuladank/comments/vr2nih/leclerc_was_sensible_while_max_wasnt/

[Koflach]

It's really great to see Merc is starting to be a lot more competitive as F1 is far more interesting when there's 3 teams at the top fighting it out. Hopefully Silverstone is a sign of things to come.

[dark0821]

being a ferrari fan, congrats to Charles, damn that sticky pedal towards the end made it more interesting than it needed to be.

but looks like Ferrari finally responded correctly to the yellow flag for once....

Minimal damage to Max's lead, red bull should still be very comfortable.

Carlos' engine impolding spectacularly... feels bad man

[snowball]

I don't see RB winning either title this year. Ferrari is way faster and should be well ahead if it wasn't for their poor strategies and bad luck.

[Spoon]

If Ferrari wants a chance at winning anything, they'll need to reign in Sainz. Sprint qualifying was already a sign that Leclerc will drive elbows out teammate or not. If the two Ferrari's keep driving this way, it's just a matter of time before they crash into each other or they give away too many points racing each other.

[sonick]

If Ferrari wants a chance at winning anything, they'll need to reign in Sainz. Sprint qualifying was already a sign that Leclerc will drive elbows out teammate or not. If the two Ferrari's keep driving this way, it's just a matter of time before they crash into each other or they give away too many points racing each other.

Now that Sainz has his pole and his win, F1 pundits are expecting team orders to start coming in for Ferrari after the summer break and all focus towards Leclerc's campaign for the WDC.

[TypeRNammer]

I don't see RB winning either title this year. Ferrari is way faster and should be well ahead if it wasn't for their poor strategies and bad luck.

Ferrari has tons of competition on their hand. They have to compete with

1. Ferrari strategists
2. Red Bull
3. Reliability

:lawl:

[Hondaracer]

Skipped through the race pretty quickly last night when I got home. Those last 4 laps or so I was just waiting for Charles car to explode, luckily he made it over the line lol

[Vancouver240sx]

Really hope by the end of the year we dont get a championship decided by how many grid spots drivers are having to give up due to mechanical penalties.

Rich

[Great68]

I don't see RB winning either title this year. Ferrari is way faster and should be well ahead if it wasn't for their poor strategies and bad luck.

Lol

[snowball]

Lol

Trust me, I want RB to win as I'm a big Honda fan. So hopefully I'm wrong, just like how I bet 50 bucks on the Bruins in 2011 hoping to never see that money again. :lawl:

[dark0821]

^ as much as I am a Ferrari fan boy 24/7.

I want to say RB probably gonna take home both titles this year.

Doesn't matter how fast the Ferrari is, consistency wins championships. Looking past the 5 races and you will see how Ferrari will hand over the championship on a silver platter...

And as Nammer said above... Ferrari (Leclerc) is gonna lost due to (in this order):

1. Ferrari strategists
2. Ferrari reliability
3. Sainz (not because he is slow, but because he is fast enough to take points away from Charles) I didn't have a driver preference going into the year, but the amount of points given away by Sainz already (sometimes not his fault) should already be clear to him that he is there to take points away from Max, but should let Charles thru when given the circumstances
4. Max Verstappen, as much as I hated him for stealing Hamilton's title last year. Not that he doesn't derserve it, because he is a very fast talented driver in the correct car. But to win it in the way he did last year is just not the way to go. Well he is even in a better car this year now, so yea, he is gonna win...

FML I just wanted Ferrari so trample over everybody like back in high school when I got into F1 seriously lol... (still bitter when Vettle stole that title from Alonso lolol, fucking red bull and their fast cars hahaha). I love Vettle though lol...

//end rant

[westopher]

Max won the title last year because of a blown call that made up for 6 blown calls in Hamiltons favour. He never should have been that close if they didn't favour him to get there. I say that as someone who would never want max to win a single race, never mind a championship.

[TypeRNammer]

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuJW6uu/?k=1

LOL this is great, Murray Walker commentating on Damon Hill eating a pizza

[Hondaracer]

So it’s going to be hot Af this weekend in France

Feels like another Ferrari DNF.. lol

[Great68]

LolClerc!

[The Producer]

the scream. crazy.

i like Charles - a lot. but man, it's getting tough.

Scuderia - wat is you doing on the pit wall w Carlos.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220724/7c36aa5786f9db4a2a90122031db1192.jpg

[supafamous]

How many points, wins, and championships has Ferrari thrown away for their drivers in the past decade? Just astonishing.

Sometimes strategy is just a matter of luck like a SC coming out just as you're closing on pit lane but boy, Ferrari, seems to always make the wrong call. No luck and no genius.

[StylinRed]

Ferrari being ferrari, then there's RB giving perez 5second pitstops plus he falls asleep at the wheel wow

Shame Alonsos car can't be better :(

[The Producer]

Alonso is straight fucking w the front runners. All he can do from the midfield.

Meanwhile Esteban is quietly outperforming him in the same car and putting up respectable points/finishes.

[The Producer]

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/07/27/porsche-set-to-enter-f1-with-50-stake-in-red-bull/

Porsche (almost) officially begins it's next F1 era!

:fuckyea:

by partnering w RB

:heckno:

[Vancouver240sx]

by partnering w RB

:heckno:

Don't think there is a better non manufacturer team to be associated with...

Rich

[HonestTea]

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/07/27/porsche-set-to-enter-f1-with-50-stake-in-red-bull/

Porsche (almost) officially begins it's next F1 era!

:fuckyea:

by partnering w RB

:heckno:

Anything related to Porsche/Audi/VW (VAG) in F1, I'll believe it when I see it lol

[StylinRed]

Would've been nice to see them go with Williams and bring that team back from the dead

[StylinRed]

Vettel retiring end of the season

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgjUE5xKW-B/


I hereby announce my retirement from Formula One by the end of the 2022 season.

Probably I should start with a long list of people to thank now. But I feel it is more important to explain the reasons behind my decision.

I love this sport, it has been central to my life since I can remember. But as much as there is life on track, there is my life off track too. Being a racing driver has never been my sole identity. I very much believe in identity by who we are and how we treat others, rather than what we do.

Who am I?

I am Sebastian, father of three children and husband to a wonderful woman. I am curious and easily fascinated by passionate or skilled people. I am obsessed with perfection. I am tolerant and feel we all have the same rights to live, no matter what we look like, where we come from and who we love.

I love being outside. I love nature and its wonders. I'm stubborn and impatient. I can be really annoying. I like to make people laugh. I like chocolate and the smell of fresh bread. My favourite colour is blue. I believe in change and progress, and that every little bit makes a difference. I am an optimist and I believe people are good.

Next to racing, I have grown a family and I love being around them. I have grown other interests outside Formula One. My passion for racing and Formula One comes with lots of time spent away from them and takes a lot of energy. Committing to my passion the way I did and the way I think it is right does no longer go side by side with my wish to be a great father and husband.

The energy it takes to become one with the car and the team, to chase perfection, takes focus and commitment. My goals have shifted from winning races and fighting for championships, to seeing my children grow, passing on my values, helping them up when they fall, listening to them when they need me, not having to say good bye, and most importantly, being able to learn from them and let them inspire me.

Children are our future. Further I feel there is so much to explore and learn, about life and about myself.

Speaking of the future, I feel we live in very decisive times and how we all shape these next years will determine our lives. My passion comes with certain aspects that I have learnt to dislike. They might be solved in the future but the will to apply that change has to grow much, much stronger, and has to be leading to action today. Talk is not enough, and we cannot afford to wait. There is no alternative. The race is underway.

My best race? Still to come.

I believe in moving forwards and moving on. Time is a one way street and I want to go with the times. Looking back is only going to slow you down.

I look forward to race down unknown tracks and I will be finding new challenges. The marks I left on track will stay until time and rain will wash them away. New ones will be put down. Tomorrow belongs to those shaping today. The next corner is in good hands, as the new generation has already turned in. I believe there is still a race to win.

Farewell, and thanks for letting me share the track with you. I loved every bit of it.

https://amp.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-four-time-champion-sebastian-vettel-to-retire-from-formula-1-at-the.65j625XK4FPq6qf2Qn5gb5.html


There's a video on his Instagram page (he made one to announce his retirement) don't know how to embed IG posts tho or know if we even can

https://streamable.com/5hb0h1

Ah there's the video from his IG

[SkinnyPupp]

Legend, he was the one winning all the races and making it boring last time I stopped watching LUL

[sonick]

Noooooooo

[StylinRed]

Legend, he was the one winning all the races and making it boring last time I stopped watching LUL

I remember disliking him cuz I supported Webber, but now I'm like :QQ:

[Great68]

I was really hoping Aston & Seb were frontrunner competitive this year.
If he was competing for wins I wonder if this announcement wouldn't have come.

Oh well, was cool to basically watch his entire F1 career from start to finish. Makes me feel old though.

[StylinRed]

https://youtu.be/m8tGGT-N9AA

Bah stupid restrictions, seb interview

[pastarocket]

Carbuzz.com article. F1 is coming back to Vegas!

CONFIRMED: Dates For 2023 Formula 1 Race In Las Vegas

JUL. 28, 2022 3:19 PM ET
BY CHASE BIERENKOVEN
FORMULA ONE

F1 action will storm Vegas streets in the fall next year.

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix will run from November 16-18, 2023

Last time F1 was in Vegas, it was for the 1982 Caesar's Palace Grand Prix


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[pastarocket]

Wow, this is impressive. Good for Vettel to
give this gift to an F1 fan. :thumbsup:


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220729/f4c96a1697de8a513b09f36828da0bde.jpg


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[Eff-1]

How much do you think the personality of Lawrence Stroll and the fact Lance will always be the team # 2 had something to do with Vettel deciding now is the time to retire?

[pastarocket]

How much do you think the personality of Lawrence Stroll and the fact Lance will always be the team # 2 had something to do with Vettel deciding now is the time to retire?


I think that it is 100 percent. The owner is always going to put his son as the number 2 even though Lance’s career so far has been lacklustre.


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[Hondaracer]

Seb was the only thing keeping AM alive lol

Is he a top 5 driver?

[Great68]

That's the happiest I've been to see a Mercedes pole position in a while!

[StylinRed]

Was hoping Alonso would pull a rabbit out of a hat, but it's nice to see something other than a ferrari/red bull out front

[sonick]

Wow just watched the full quali replay, I yelled out when Russell got pole! Stoked.

Happy for Lando too.

Gonna be a good race tomorrow!

[sonick]

Also lol:

https://twitter.com/BatteryVoltas/status/1553385626069831681

[EvoFire]

Ferrari needs to fire their strategist

[The Producer]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgrhGe-DNn-/

[supafamous]

I watched the first 25 laps before pausing it and I figured this was going to be an easy Ferrari 1-2 then I opened up Reddit and WTF?!?!

Now I gotta watch the rest of the race out of morbid curiosity.

[StylinRed]

Go Max!

Ferrari should just quit

[Great68]

Calling the championships lost for Red Bull after Austria isn't aging too well now :p

[StylinRed]

https://www.twitter.com/IvnOlthoff/status/1553748682025054209

https://www.twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/1553744625193684992

[SkunkWorks]

Lol ferrari

You'll see in 6 months

[sonick]

Norris did well hanging on the hard tires, perhaps would it have been worth sticking with the hards for Leclerc instead of losing time pitting again for the softs?

[TypeRNammer]

I watched the first 25 laps before pausing it and I figured this was going to be an easy Ferrari 1-2 then I opened up Reddit and WTF?!?!

Now I gotta watch the rest of the race out of morbid curiosity.

I was watching the highlights on YouTube thinking it was going to be an easy win for Ferrari.

I see that Max spun, but still wins the race.

And Ferrari out of the podium positions?! :fulloffuck:

I definitely need to watch this race in its entirety to fully understand what happened.

[snowball]

Calling the championships lost for Red Bull after Austria isn't aging too well now :p

They still have the fastest car, Leclerc just needs to be in the car and in the booth at the same time. :awwyeah:

At this rate we'll be seeing a Red Bull & Mercedes 1-2 at the end of the year

[snowball]

I was watching the highlights on YouTube thinking it was going to be an easy win for Ferrari.

I see that Max spun, but still wins the race.

And Ferrari out of the podium positions?! :fulloffuck:

I definitely need to watch this race in its entirety to fully understand what happened.

It was exactly what was shown in the highlights, they made Leclerc drive on hards even though he wanted to extend his stint on mediums. Dunno why the engineers don't listen to their drivers when they can feel what's happening in the car.

[TypeRNammer]

It was exactly what was shown in the highlights, they made Leclerc drive on hards even though he wanted to extend his stint on mediums. Dunno why the engineers don't listen to their drivers when they can feel what's happening in the car.

Thanks for the clarification, I was half awake when I was watching the highlights:lawl:

[TypeRNammer]

After watching the race in its entirety

Max with a super solid drive winning from 10th place and a 360 spin on top of that

Lewis finding that extra pace out of no where on the second half of the race.

George being Mr. Consistency

Charles vs Ferrari Strategists when he got pitted for hards and then back in again for softs, talk about a race being ruined in epic proportions:fulloffuck:

Lando once again carrying the entire team on his back.

[sonick]

Alonso to Aston Martin in multi year deal. Not sure why he would do that unless Alpine did not want him. AM just seems like a bad situation all around, slow car, fucked up owner-son dynamic.

Oscar Piastri likely to take the second Alpine seat.

[The Producer]

Alonso to Aston Martin in multi year deal. Not sure why he would do that unless Alpine did not want him. AM just seems like a bad situation all around, slow car, fucked up owner-son dynamic.

Oscar Piastri likely to take the second Alpine seat.

https://scontent.fyvr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/296306087_1374807836346575_4111190634198172720_n.j pg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=BDYaluPalQIAX-GBd3v&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr1-1.fna&oh=00_AT8EU2zv683imUf3nNSFw-gGH0r-RIspQ9AzUFdtH8n5nw&oe=62ED832A

[StylinRed]

Alonso to take Vettels place at Aston Martin him n Otmar must really dislike each other

And Danny Ric may end up in Alonsos seat

But I read comments saying Ocon is gone too?! didn't see an article for that though

[HonestTea]

Piastri's gonna take the Alpine seat unless McLaren decides to offer something ridiculous to Piastri and buyout Danny's contract lol

[Koflach]

Alonso to take Vettels place at Aston Martin him n Otmar must really dislike each other

And Danny Ric may end up in Alonsos seat

But I read comments saying Ocon is gone too?! didn't see an article for that though

There's almost no way that Danny Ric is going to Alpine as they will probably promote Piastri. The only way that I can see something like this happening is if Piastri is loaned to Williams for a year or two so he can cut his teeth in F1 there and then come in and hit the ground running at Alpine.

It's really nice to see that Merc is able to keep up with Ferrari and RB as the races are so much more interesting when there are three teams fighting for first instead of 2.

[sonick]

Alonso to take Vettels place at Aston Martin him n Otmar must really dislike each other

And Danny Ric may end up in Alonsos seat

But I read comments saying Ocon is gone too?! didn't see an article for that though

Sounded like it was more an issue of the owner not wanting to sign Alo to a Multi year deal. Otmar seemed to be quite positive to him.

[FN-2199]

Alonso: “I still have the hunger and ambition to fight to be at the front, and I want to be part of an organization that is committed to learn, develop and succeed.”

My guy, do you realize who you signed with :lawl:

[StylinRed]

Supposedly Alpine was offering Alonso a 1yr deal while AM gave Alonso a 1+1+1+1 open deal entirely up to Alonso @20million plus AM built a new state of the art factory etc etc

[inv4zn]

Alonso to Aston Martin in multi year deal. Not sure why he would do that unless Alpine did not want him. AM just seems like a bad situation all around, slow car, fucked up owner-son dynamic.

Oscar Piastri likely to take the second Alpine seat.

AM is opening a brand new (ie. state of the art) factory by 2023. Alonso will likely be involved in developing the car.

[sonick]

awkward:

Shot:
https://twitter.com/AlpineF1Team/status/1554500248432680960

Chaser:
https://twitter.com/OscarPiastri/status/1554527452231262210

[EvoFire]

Awkward. Now I am very curious where Piastri lands.

[68style]

Nobody makes mistakes like this in business this big... you can't tell me this stuff isn't being done for the sake of theatre

[inv4zn]

Rumours are he's replacing DR...which makes no sense because DR has the option to extend into 2023, unless I guess McLaren buys him out...and he can then go to Alpine? Bring Cyril back?

[Eff-1]

After reading way too many articles today, I am certain all this chaos was was triggered by Alonso haha.

- Alpine had no clue Alonso was going to leave. They found out by reading the press release! lol

- Alonso's move took everyone by surprise, except Toto Wolff knew! He would have had to sign off on Aston doing the deal as Aston's engine supplier. Which is crazy to me that Toto (and thus Mercedes) has so much sway across everything in F1, but makes sense I guess.

- Alpine already has a contract in place with OP as a Renault junior driver and believes that contract ties him to a seat with Alpine F1 next year.

- If OP is willing to turn down his first seat in F1 with Alpine (solid mid-pack team) just like that, he must already have another seat. i.e. McLaren. i.e. i.e. So long Daniel.

- Because Alpine didn't know Alonso was about to jump ship, Alpine was instead lobbying for Williams to sign OP next year. But OP didn't want to go there and that was the main reason he started talking to others.

- I feel bad for Daniel. He's such a good guy and talented, it's a shame things just never seem to 'click' for him throughout his entire F1 career in the way they did for say Sainz or Russell. Going back to Renault would be rough for him. Kind of like when Homer Simpson quit the power plant but then was forced to ask for his job back lol.

- If OP and Alpine end up in a contractual dispute, the FIA has an independent arbitration panel they can use. The last time this arbitration panel was used was when Jenson Button tried to leave BAR for Williams but Williams put up a block. The FIA sided with BAR so JB had to stay. But then BAR eventually became Ross Brawn's racing team and Jenson won his first and only championship, meanwhile Williams ended up down in the dumps and has been ever since.

- If OP ends up at McLaren, then keep in mind OP's agent is Mark Webber, who was replaced at Red Bull by Daniel, lol

[Eff-1]

Nobody makes mistakes like this in business this big... you can't tell me this stuff isn't being done for the sake of theatre

Funny enough this same exact scenario is happening in the USA right now with Indycar and Alex Palou who said he signed a deal with Zak Brown to be part of the McLaren family next year, possibly F1 or something else. Chip Ganassi was like no way, we have him under contract already.

On 12 July, Chip Ganassi Racing put out a press release stating that it had taken up its option on Palou’s services for 2023, the driver having signed a two-year-plus-one-year-option contract towards the end of his rookie season with Dale Coyne Racing.

The statement contained a quote from team owner Chip Ganassi, stating: “Alex’s track record speaks for itself. He’s a proven champion and one of the most formidable drivers in the world. We are very excited to continue working together.”

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect was that this same press release included a quote from Palou himself. This read: “It’s a great feeling knowing I’ll be back with Chip Ganassi Racing next season.

“The team welcomed me with open arms from Day 1, and I’m excited to continue working with Chip, [CGR managing director] Mike Hull, the folks on the #10 NTT DATA Honda and everyone within the organisation. The goals remain the same and we will continue to work relentlessly towards achieving them.”

Why would a driver who had just signed a McLaren contract say that? Turns out, according to Palou, he didn’t.

Some hours later he tweeted: “I have recently learned from the media that this afternoon, without my approval, Chip Ganassi Racing issued a press release announcing that I would be driving with CGR in 2023. Even more surprising was that CGR’s release included a “quote” which did not come from me.

“I did not approve that press release, and I did not author or approve that quote. As I have recently informed CGR, for personal reasons, I do not intend to continue with the team after 2022. This evening’s unfortunate events aside, I have great respect for the CGR team, and look forward to finishing this season strongly together."

[SkinnyPupp]

Just watched Hungary.. Looks like we have a 6 way battle going!

Did Ferrari ever explain wtf they were thinking?

[Hondaracer]

I think I’m switching my allegiance to Verstappen lol.. fuck just love the way he drives and Charles has been hella disappointing lol

[sonick]

Yah Max has gotten much more chill since winning the championship last year and is actually likeable now in interviews.

[EvoFire]

Just watched Hungary.. Looks like we have a 6 way battle going!

Did Ferrari ever explain wtf they were thinking?

There were some analysis about it by commentators. Ferrari pretty much laid out the rest of the race at the early first pit stop as they no longer had enough med tire life to last until the end and put on softs to end the race. Literally shooting themselves in the foot.

[StylinRed]

Just watched Hungary.. Looks like we have a 6 way battle going!

Did Ferrari ever explain wtf they were thinking?

Binotto blamed the car instead of strategy :lol

[Eff-1]

https://twitter.com/alex_albon/status/1554829547006111749

Well played lol

[inv4zn]

lol such a troll.

There's a lot of conjecture, but now people are saying OP was premature/immature in his tweet. Even if everything he said is 100% true, he could have worded it a lot better, ie. "while I'm grateful for Alpine's offer, unfortunately at this time nothing is decided" or smth.

Like why burn bridges, especially with a potential employer lol

[sonick]

lol such a troll.

There's a lot of conjecture, but now people are saying OP was premature/immature in his tweet. Even if everything he said is 100% true, he could have worded it a lot better, ie. "while I'm grateful for Alpine's offer, unfortunately at this time nothing is decided" or smth.

Like why burn bridges, especially with a potential employer lol

It was 100% directed by lawyers or agents not OP. If Piastri does not get a seat in F1 in his career it's on his representation not on him.

[inv4zn]

Piastri to replace Ricciardo at McLaren in 2023!

https://racingnews365.com/revealed-piastri-to-replace-ricciardo-at-mclaren-in-2023

[Spoon]

Ricciardo's going to leave F1 with so many regrets.

Left Red Bull for Renault. Chose McLaren over Ferrari. Now he's likely stuck in no man's land. :ahwow:

[inv4zn]

Ricciardo's going to leave F1 with so many regrets.

Left Red Bull for Renault. Chose McLaren over Ferrari. Now he's likely stuck in no man's land. :ahwow:

He can go back to Alpine lol, and likely will.

Also he made $$$ doing those, and he has enough recognition that he won't go into obscurity.

[The Producer]

it will be interesting to see if he gets involved with any tv production

this news is a few months old

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/formula-1-scripted-series-in-the-works-at-hulu-with-driver-daniel-ricciardo-exclusive-1235171791/

[Spoon]

He can go back to Alpine lol, and likely will.


Not saying he's done, but he loss his chance to ever be in the front of the grid again.

With RB pretty much walking away with both championships. 4th/5th place might end up being the most entertaining part of the season. :awwyeah:

[Hondaracer]

Ricciardo seemingly blew so many chances with good teams just trying to hop around

[Great68]

I don't blame Ricciardo for leaving Red Bull, it was becoming pretty clear the favored Max, who by his own right was getting better and better.

The Max of 2021 and 2022 would absolutely wipe the floor with Ricciardio.

Leaving Renault (who was on an upward trajectory at the time) for McLaren was a bit dumb, everyone massively underestimated Lando.

[westopher]

What makes Riccardo so likeable is what kept him from going further I think. He just doesn’t have that “I’m the fucking best and everyone else sucks” attitude.

[StylinRed]

2026 changes

https://youtu.be/ngwieh3s_fw

Ugh forgot F1 blocks their videos bleeh

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has today approved power unit regulations set to come into effect for the 2026 season – with increased electrical power and 100% sustainable fuels two of the key aspects of the newly-approved rules.

The 2026 Formula 1 power units will maintain the current V6 internal combustion engine architecture, with the FIA setting out four key pillars of the new regulations:

Maintaining the spectacle – the 2026 power unit will have similar performance to the current designs, utilising high-power, high-revving V6 internal combustion engines and avoiding excessive performance differentiation to allow for improved raceability

Environmental sustainability – the 2026 power unit will include an increase in the deployment of electrical power to up to 50% and utilise a 100% sustainable fuel

Financial sustainability – financial regulations regarding the power units will reduce the overall costs for competitors whilst retaining the cutting-edge technological showcase that is at the core of Formula 1

Attractive to new power unit manufacturers – the regulations are intended to make it possible and attractive for newcomers to join the sport at a competitive level

READ MORE: More efficient, less fuel, and carbon net zero – 7 things you need to know about the 2026 F1 engine regulations

The 2026 regulations will see the current Motor Generator Unit Heat, or MGU-H, element removed – while the power output on the power units’ Energy Recovery Systems will be increased to 350 kilowatts.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-fia-world-motor-sport-council-approves-power-unit-regulations-for.495Jt6I1pAAsytVVYjz2Z5.html

[Eff-1]

About 10 years from now, in 2032 or so, Formula 1 will essentially become Formula E. If not sooner.

Each car will have loudspeakers though, and will sound like the high-revving 17000rpm V12 engines from the early 2000s :lol

[snowball]

MGU-H removal should help with the sound, hopefully this means Red Bull Porsche is a go!

[TypeRNammer]

MGU-H removal should help with the sound, hopefully this means Red Bull Porsche is a go!

I wish Red Bull would just rearrange the microphones.

https://youtu.be/M9bMGzQZ00g

Good example would the Max's 2019 Brazil Pole Lap :sweetjesus:

https://youtu.be/-CZe_jIdBtc

And one of my favorite videos from last year, film session with the Alpha Tauri's

[StylinRed]

Audi confirmed for 2026 as a power unit supplier (live feeds happening now)

https://youtu.be/_MLzH-stpcc

[SkinnyPupp]

Doh engine supplier only, I thought it was as a team at first

[StylinRed]

It was rumoured while the live feed was going on that they'd be buying a majority stake in sauber, but nothing solid yet

[sonick]

LMAO Ferrari...

Leclerc: Wait, what are these tyres?

Good quali for Albon, that Williams has some pace in the straights.

[StylinRed]

Ferrari being ferrari, its just sad lol

But damn Verstappen he's going to be lapping everybody tomorrow if he doesn't get taken out

[FN-2199]

Merc is completely off pace. Not sure what happened over the break, but Alpine is their main competitor now :lol