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Formula 1 2024

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Well, the only real fun and games has been off the track, with one bit of fuss after another, and a bit of a prospective team swapping.
On the track...oh dear.
Same old same old for another season by the look of things.
Anyone really interested in the race for second place, again?
 
There is some hope that this track was particularly suited to the redbull, and in quali at least it seemed a closer run thing. But otherwise it seems like a big yawnfest is ahead.

Would be more entertaining broadcasting a live feed from Horners WhatsApp.
 
I missed watching the first race live due to it being on a Saturday, checked the timings around halfway through and saw Max was already over 20 seconds ahead and Perez had already fought his way to second, and my heart sank. The race recording I had on Sky was promptly deleted without watching. Nothing against Red Bull and Max for being the best by far, it just isn’t particularly entertaining anymore after a year of it last year.
 
Really struggling to get back into F1 after the way the 2021 season ended. Doesn't help that it's been a procession for Red Bull since then.
 
Whilst Merc dominated it was never to this level. Red Bull - you have to hand it to them - have aced it. But even me as an avid fan fell asleep watching the race. It’s become boring with no meaningful racing happening.

Max to Merc is an interesting theory that I can actually see happening. That should spice things up. That Red Bull is only unbeatable in his hands.

I see this season being more of the same but next year is interesting. Sainz to Aston, Max to Merc, Alonso to Red Bull are my predictions.

As for this season, it’ll be a Max Sergio 1-2 and anyone of six for third. Shame really. F1 never should have changed the regulations. It was peak product in 21.

On another note has anyone seen the track the Saudis want to build. It’s a bit F Zero!
 
Thameslink Rail said:
Just heard that 18 year old Oliver Bearman is on for Carlos Sainz who has appendicitis, wow that's a big challenge for him! (not that I know much about F1)
British teenager Bearman replaces Sainz for Saudi GP - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68511360
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He's done well, too - only 0.7s off his teammate in the third practice session, and he could easily have been faster if he hadn't gone off the track at one point. Qualifying later will be very interesting indeed.
 
I swear we had another F1 thread but can’t find it.

I really really hope Red Bull fail due to Perez. He’s inept and other drivers deserve a shot in the car and a chance of the championship.

And I’m not saying Tsunoda or Ric.
 
Three days into the new government and Hamilton is finally back on top, I owe Starmer an apology
 
Good race, first time I have watched for a few years. The cars still sound like Flymos though.
 
Lewis was ace today - he’s still got it if given a competitive car.

Lando cocked right up though
 
I told my wife exactly how the pitstops would play out 2 laps before it happened. It felt so obvious and inevitable. The money they must pay their strategists...
 
Jb85 said:
Lewis was ace today - he’s still got it if given a competitive car.

Lando cocked right up though
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Both Norris and Piastri were let down by their strategies.

Norris was put on soft tyres, and Piastri was left out on his wets for one lap too many.

Hugely entertaining race though and delighted for Hamilton, it felt incredibly poetic and fitting.
 
Not enjoyed a race that much in a heck of a long time, the GOAT is back! Lewis was epic on that final stint, doing what he does best, managing tyres when others couldn't and controlling the race from the front.

Also good to see that there are now 3 teams in the mix to win races (albeit only 5 drivers as Perez is utterly useless). Not sure what has happened to Ferrari these last few races but if they get their act together again we could be having a 4 team fight at the front!
 
Apparently Perez cannot be more than 100 points or 5 places behind after Belgium for his contract to be valid.

Interesting.

Yesterday’s race proved Hamilton is still a winner. Give him a competitive car and he’ll win.

Actually had some admiration for Max yesterday. He now clearly has the third best car - and is on his own with a useless teammate. But still outperforms. He would have won the race had it been another 4/5 laps.

Can’t take it away from the GOAT though. I’m desperate to see him in another title fight.

Given the path Merc now seem to be on - do we reckon there maybe a get out clause in his Ferrari contract? I’d love to see him stay and take it to Max and Red Bull. Can’t see it happening in a Ferrari
 
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