2022 Formula 1 Season thread

[The-Real-Deal82]

Of those 4, Silverstone is my least fave.

I could live without that one but I prefer not to.

It’s a power track like Spa and produces really good racing. Much better than the marketing event that is Monaco IMO. There’s also not many other tracks in Britain that could compete to host a race. Brands and Donnington are too old fashioned. F1 without a British GP would be a plastic championship too.

 

[pachyderm]

It’s a power track like Spa and produces really good racing. Much better than the marketing event that is Monaco IMO. There’s also not many other tracks in Britain that could compete to host a race. Brands and Donnington are too old fashioned. F1 without a British GP would be a plastic championship too.

Agreed.


I'm still not a fan of that track though.

 

[Glideslope]

Really? I have a lot of love for Spa and Silverstone. Could live without Monaco in a heartbeat though.

Less than a heartbeat for me.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Vettel to retire at the end of the season. Not at all surprising but will be sad to lose him as a driver. He’s achieved more than many in the sport and retires a legend

 

[CWallace]

I admit I was surprised when he agreed to go to Aston Martin after Ferrari cut him loose, but the team had generally punched above their weight as Force India and did okay once Stroll took ownership so I could see him thinking he had a legitimate shot at doing well (and he did make the podium in Azerbaijan 2021).

 

[Pezimak]

So long detective Seb, shame as his battles with Alonso are flipping epic!

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I admire Seb because he’s retiring before he needs to and isn’t hanging around past his sell by date. With 4 world championships, he doesn’t really have anything else to prove.

I think we will see him involved in F1 somewhere hopefully, he’s very good at raising awareness for issues and challenging the status quo.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I honestly didn’t think he’d retire so soon. Then again, it has appeared like he’s been getting involved in a lot of other ventures.

While he was World Champion, I couldn’t stand him. His attitude, to me, was awful. But, listening to him in interviews and such over the past two years, he seems like a very nice guy.

Weird…

I can see that point of view.
Good luck to him in his future endeavours. Seems like a nice guy

 

[Glideslope]

Good for Seb. Has proven everything he wanted to. More time for his Family, Environmental, and Social Justice passions.

Being out of the F1 Circus will be an uplifting experience for him.

 

[pachyderm]

Good for Seb. Has proven everything he wanted to. More time for his Family, Environmental, and Social Justice passions.

Being out of the F1 Circus will be an uplifting experience for him.

You know he's going to Indycar, right?

 

[Glideslope]

You know he's going to Indycar, right?

He has opened the door, and been offered a test. No decision has been made.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

You know he's going to Indycar, right?

He’s a bit young for that isn’t he?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Given his environmental views I’m surprised he’s not going Formula E.

 

[pachyderm]

He’s a bit young for that isn’t he?

lol.

I was just kidding but I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[pachyderm]

He has opened the door, and been offered a test. No decision has been made.

Wow!

I was making a joke. But again I wouldn't be surprised.

It would give me someone to root for.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Maybe he’ll go for the triple crown like Alonso tried and emulate the legendary Graham Hill? He’s wealthy enough not to get bored though whatever he does. I’d prefer to see him making a proper difference in F1 and reminding the powers that be that there are fans that watch it and it’s not all about impressing oil rich regimes. Seb is a modest chap too and I’d live it if he stood up for the fans that want the sport back on FTA too.

 

[pachyderm]

2nd practice times are all over the place.

 

[pachyderm]

GEORGE!!

Wow! Great lap #63.

SAI got pipped!

VER more gremlins...

Or spanners in the works as you Englishters say...

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Well done George! Hungary is a well known circuit for drivers first ever wins so I hope he manages to drive to victory tomorrow. I hope Merc sort out the rear wing on Hamilton’s car too so he can be up there.

 

[Glideslope]

Congratulations to George on P1. Very confident in the grip in Q3.

The Winds of change are blowing……….

 

[pachyderm]

Well done George! Hungary is a well known circuit for drivers first ever wins so I hope he manages to drive to victory tomorrow. I hope Merc sort out the rear wing on Hamilton’s car too so he can be up there.

Before quals started I was about to post that HAM would be on pole!

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Before quals started I was about to post that HAM would be on pole!

He might have been if he didn’t have the DRS issue on his last run but I’m thrilled for George getting his first pole. Much deserved.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Not sure what is better. George on pole or Max in 9th!

 

[Phil77354]

Not sure what is better. George on pole or Max in 9th!

Yes, it's a toss-up, isn't it?

Surprising that Max had such apparent serious issues with his car during qualifying. How much can they work on the car post-qualifying to fix whatever was wrong? I'm wondering if they could end up with him at the back of the grid if the car requires work beyond what parc ferme rules allow?

 

[Glideslope]

Yes, it's a toss-up, isn't it?

Surprising that Max had such apparent serious issues with his car during qualifying. How much can they work on the car post-qualifying to fix whatever was wrong? I'm wondering if they could end up with him at the back of the grid if the car requires work beyond what parc ferme rules allow?

As long as it’s the “Same Spec PU” they could switch out the PU and he would stay in 10th.

Would be interesting if the Fuel Pickup on low tanks was up again. Unlikely though.