2024 F1 Thread

[Insidious Von]

Ferrari better think long and hard before they let Carlos Sainz go. Lewis Hamilton has passed his best before date, there's no benefit to him joining Ferrari. Carlos Sainz hasn't even reached his peak yet. Ferrari could be on a bounce back, they'll need Sainz to accomplish it. Hamilton fuck off.

 

[Insidious Von]

The Ferrari Pure Blood.

This is the car Lewis Hamilton drove to LBJ's dinner party.

 

[bazokajoe]

This is creepy.

George Russell filmed at urinal in ‘disgusting’ TikTok video

Two Australian social media influencers were slammed online for a video they posted of the F1 driver

ca.yahoo.com

 

[Insidious Von]

It was a risky move, Ferrari purposely kept their SF 24 car out of the Gulf circuits. The SF 23 was used for the Arab races. It was encouraging to see Le Clerc overtake Perez coming out of the pits. Of course Red Bull will respond, none of us want to see a repeat of 2023 where Mad Max wins everything and lives happily ever after.

...Hey Hey Ho Ho, Carlos Sainz mustn't go!

One of my favorite films is Rush, Daniel Bruhl was amazing as Niki Lauda, Chris Hemsworth proved he could act as James Hunt...Uuuuuuugh.

 

[SchlongConery]

Forgot which video I saw but even if half of the things are true, Lance needs to go and enjoy his Dad's billions. He seems to show zero interest in the actual inner workings of F1, didn't care to see Aston Martin's F1 facility and has this massive "zero fucks" attitude about everything.

Imagine being able to get into F1 because your Dad bought into a team and you act like that?? Window licker is a bang on description of him.


Max is crazy, I can't even express into words how impressive that guy is, granted the car helps but what he's capable of doing with it, crazy!

Good analysis. I never thought of it that way.

EDIT- I just watched the race highlights.... the window licker still managed to bring home some points! Of course, Aloonso was the superior driver. But in terms of performance and sportsmanship buy gracefully getting out of the way of faster cars.

 

[SchlongConery]

Imagine being bored when you're on the F1 circuit and around all that noise, meaning the people and the energy.

I've been to dozens of F1 races, most in the Paddock Club and it is indescribable. Except for the VIP Pit Walks, I didn't often get into the pit when people were working, and never during a race but you are right. Incredible people, you can't imagine the professionalism and how finely tuned even the back marker teams operate. There is nothing like it! And the sound!!!!! Back in the 2002-2003 BMW V10 engine days, the noise HURT even through the earplugs! It shook my bones and still gives me goosebumps. I haven't been to a race in the current V6 Turbo era so can't compare but I imagine it is still awesome. But it really has become too expensive. My way was always a fully paid ride and can't imagine paying a couple thousand for a weekend in Montreal now. But .. mayyyybee if it's a nice weekend I might try a last minute road trip this year!

If anyone gets the opportunity, go! It's like a magic mushroom trip in terms of the experience being indescribable. If you are a fan of F1 it really is worth going at least once!

 

[SchlongConery]

 

[Jubee]

I've been to dozens of F1 races, most in the Paddock Club and it is indescribable. Except for the VIP Pit Walks, I didn't often get into the pit when people were working, and never during a race but you are right. Incredible people, you can't imagine the professionalism and how finely tuned even the back marker teams operate. There is nothing like it! And the sound!!!!! Back in the 2002-2003 BMW V10 engine days, the noise HURT even through the earplugs! It shook my bones and still gives me goosebumps. I haven't been to a race in the current V6 Turbo era so can't compare but I imagine it is still awesome. But it really has become too expensive. My way was always a fully paid ride and can't imagine paying a couple thousand for a weekend in Montreal now. But .. mayyyybee if it's a nice weekend I might try a last minute road trip this year!

If anyone gets the opportunity, go! It's like a magic mushroom trip in terms of the experience being indescribable. If you are a fan of F1 it really is worth going at least once!

Lucky.

 

[SchlongConery]

Lucky.

Damn right I was! You have no idea... And am forever grateful to my hosts!

 

[Insidious Von]

I've been to Montreal, Monza and Zandvoort once. I was high as a kite for the Dutch Grand Prix, I believe Nelson Piquet won the race.

I was wrong the SF24 was used in the Arabian Grand Prixs. Is Toto Wolff making the same mistake twice? He's signed prodigy Kimi Antonelli to possibly replace Lewis Hamilton. His team-mate at Racing Prema in F2 is Olivier Bearman. As an Italian the lure of Ferrari will be too much for him, he'll eventually sign with the Testarossa.

I have my fingers crossed that 2024 will be more competitive than 2023.

Sainz must not leave, Hamilton fangula!

 

[opieshuffle]

Informal poll: did Alonso brake check George? After watching the footage over and over, I say no... but interested in everyone else's thoughts on it. Seemed like a harsh penalty.
PS... jealous of all you assholes who've been to races. Dying to go but can't find the cash... so expensive!

 

[bazokajoe]

Informal poll: did Alonso brake check George? After watching the footage over and over, I say no... but interested in everyone else's thoughts on it. Seemed like a harsh penalty.
PS... jealous of all you assholes who've been to races. Dying to go but can't find the cash... so expensive!

Read this article. It explains the decision.

Why did Alonso cop a 20-second penalty in Australia?

Fernando Alonso has been hit with a post-race drive through penalty – converted to 20 seconds being adding to his race time – for what the stewards have deemed “potentially dangerous” driving prior to George Russell’s crash out of the Australian Grand Prix on the final lap. There was no contact...

www.formula1.com

 

[Insidious Von]

It doesn't look like Alonso did anything wrong, it was a judgement error on Russell part. He had too much speed going into the turn, Nando has always been notoriously difficult to lap.

 

[opieshuffle]

I dunno man... based on that article and the videos I watched, it seems like George was "anticipating" Alonso's moves and the old guy threw a wrench into his plans by doing something different and caught George off guard. You know... veteran racer vs newer driver.

 

[bazokajoe]

I bought my ticket today for the F1 exhibit coming to Toronto in May.

The Formula 1 Exhibition | Toronto

Five years in the making - a ground-breaking exhibition that lifts the curtain on one of sport’s greatest stories.

f1exhibition.com

 

[bazokajoe]

I think Russell has been trained by Mercedes and Dodo to complain and whine about anything they can’t change. Any other more talented driver would NOT have wiped out? Whine. Whine. Cry. Whine some more

I'll agree with that.
Toto has also taught Lewis to be a cry baby.

 

[Insidious Von]

Mercedes have signed Kimi, supposedly the next one. I don't want to see him degenerate into a blubbering crybaby.

 

[Insidious Von]

I loathe the fact that Carlos Sainz is leaving, but Hamilton won't be there long. Ferrari are grooming Ollie Bearman to take a seat in the near future. So much for British racers not welcome at the Testarossa, Mike Hawthorne and Phil Hill both won the Driver's Championship with Ferrari. Bearman is from Chelmsford...sorry I don't know where that is.

Fuck FIA, corrupt bastages!

 

[roadhog]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1776062009148080379

 

[Jubee]

Red Bull doesn't need upgrades, Red Bull has SuperMax
I love it, so Euro'