2024 Formula 1 Season thread

[cyb3rdud3]

Uh oh. Max has been summoned to the stewards and could be disqualified for the Mexico race.

Ok not really but it’s pretty funny. As a Max supporter I can appreciate the joke. As Max would say; simply lovely.

 

[Glideslope]

Uh oh. Max has been summoned to the stewards and could be disqualified for the Mexico race.

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Ok not really but it’s pretty funny. As a Max supporter I can appreciate the joke. As Max would say; simply lovely.

Looked convincing with Johnny Herbert.😉

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Looked convincing with Johnny Herbert.😉

They had me at first glance 🤣

 

[JustinePaula]

Love him, hate him, Max is exactly the villain F1 needs at this point, he is doing exactly what the brand of F1 needs.. We went through way too many seasons of dull, of this or that driver that just showed up, and won, from pole, won from pit lane starts, had rules bent for their pleasure.. and it was dull.. Even the extra point was added to maybe have a new winner..

F1 uses a lot of gimmicks to try and add spice, that was removed through regulation, the cars changed, and the racing changed, some teams adapted better and won, others whined and whinged, had rules/regulations changed, they started winning, now on the cusp of brand new car regs, going away is the bonus point for fastest lap..

Maybe the fastest lap should be retained, but only revealed at the conclusion of the last race, all 24 points revealed after the race podium.. Than "one more thing "TM"... Max is not winner winner chicken dinner, he lost by 1 point, Perez stole the point..or William's.. You get the drift, twist in the tale.. Insane..

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Yup, although it looks like they've hired McMahon and are rerunning the play book of the WWWF/WWF/WWE. Can't beat the greatest on the track, then let's beat him off the track. It certainly feels all very scripted, especially this year.

 

[JustinePaula]

If Minimum gets a 1 race ban, or a pit lane start, or has a crash, then we will know some bloke from WWx is having fun..

 

[pachyderm]

If Minimum gets a 1 race ban, or a pit lane start, or has a crash, then we will know some bloke from WWx is having fun..

Is there actual talk of more penalties? I thought this was all settled.

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Is there actual talk of more penalties? I thought this was all settled.

Five grid penalties to begin with for this weekend. But that is for the engine. And the British press in full overdrive with every British known and unknown person jumping on the bandwagon for their chance to be quoted and mentioned in the news.

 

[JustinePaula]

The British Press in overdrive, no, never, we only ever use 5th Gear... Top Gear was abandoned yonks ago...

 

[cyb3rdud3]

The British Press in overdrive, no, never, we only ever use 5th Gear... Top Gear was abandoned yonks ago...

Fair point well made. They actually didn’t step it up. They are just all in the same lane and point unitedly in the same direction.

 

[Glideslope]

Fair point well made. They actually didn’t step it up. They are just all in the same lane and point unitedly in the same direction.

Same lane always looking in the mirrors looking for an opportunity to Brake Check.

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Interesting sprint qualifying. McLaren looking very strong again. Nice pole by Oscar. Max in 4th.

 

[CWallace]

With Lando's starts, I admit I am a bit worried with Oscar next to him and Charles and Max behind...

 

[cyb3rdud3]

With Lando's starts, I admit I am a bit worried with Oscar next to him and Charles and Max behind...

Indeed. Oscar should defend, and be the good teammate behind Lando. Every point makes a difference to chip away at Max.

It could be an interesting one to watch.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Love him, hate him, Max is exactly the villain F1 needs at this point, he is doing exactly what the brand of F1 needs.. We went through way too many seasons of dull, of this or that driver that just showed up, and won, from pole, won from pit lane starts, had rules bent for their pleasure.. and it was dull.. Even the extra point was added to maybe have a new winner..

F1 uses a lot of gimmicks to try and add spice, that was removed through regulation, the cars changed, and the racing changed, some teams adapted better and won, others whined and whinged, had rules/regulations changed, they started winning, now on the cusp of brand new car regs, going away is the bonus point for fastest lap..

Maybe the fastest lap should be retained, but only revealed at the conclusion of the last race, all 24 points revealed after the race podium.. Than "one more thing "TM"... Max is not winner winner chicken dinner, he lost by 1 point, Perez stole the point..or William's.. You get the drift, twist in the tale.. Insane..

I agree he makes the sport a bit more interesting as there is nobody quite like him on the grid. I think he’ll be remembered as a great driver but also for his poor sportsmanship and radio meltdowns. There would be certainly a lot less to talk about without him.

 

[pachyderm]

SPRINT GRID

1st​	Oscar Piastri​	McLaren​
2nd​	Lando Norris​	McLaren​
3rd​	Charles Leclerc​	Ferrari​
4th​	Max Verstappen​	Red Bull​
5th​	Carlos Sainz​	Ferrari​
6th​	George Russell​	Mercedes​
7th​	Pierre Gasly​	Alpine​
8th​	Liam Lawson​	RB​
9th​	Alex Albon​	Williams​
10th​	Oliver Bearman​	Haas​
11th​	Lewis Hamilton​	Mercedes​
12th​	Nico Hulkenberg​	Haas​
13th​	Sergio Perez​	Red Bull​
14th​	Franco Colapinto​	Williams​
15th​	Valtteri Bottas​	Stake F1​
16th​	Fernando Alonso​	Aston Martin​
17th​	Esteban Ocon​	Alpine​
18th​	Yuki Tsunoda​	RB​
19th​	Lance Stroll​	Aston Martin​
20th​	Zhou Guanyu​	Stake F1​

 

[cyb3rdud3]

So Charles gets a 10K fine for saying "...I was like ****!", and Max gets community charge for saying "...my car is ****ed". Way to go FIA!!! I really don't mind people being punished after contravention of rules (although it is 2024, use of language is a bit from the middle ages), but when you do, please be consistent.

 

[JustinePaula]

Yeah, all more WWx than real life, but it is all just comedy..

 

[cyb3rdud3]

I’m watching and trying to figure out what the strategy is of McLaren? Why is Norris defending against Leclarc? Sorry but that is Oscar’s job. Only Norris has a chance. It’s crazy. 🤷‍♂️

I mean as a Max fan I don’t mind. But I do like Norris, this is crazy and they seem to be leaving it to late and are trying to please both drivers. It’s becoming an issue as leclerc is now too close to Lando.

 

[JustinePaula]

Stake 'n Kidney Pies is being a racer, a win is a win, he knows the points mean nothing, Norris is +3 instead of +2 from Max..

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Interesting how the virtual safety car finally was enabled despite the driver already out of the car, only once McLaren switched Lando and Oscar positions. Super convenient for them.

 

[JustinePaula]

Yeah, nothing to see here, move along, and if you have complaints about the race, put them on a post card addressed to
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE
8 Place de la Concorde
F75008 Paris
France

 

[Glideslope]

Yeah, nothing to see here, move along, and if you have complaints about the race, put them on a post card addressed to
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE
8 Place de la Concorde
F75008 Paris
France

I’ll be enclosing a picture of Damon Hill on mine. 😉

 

[Glideslope]

Interesting how the virtual safety car finally was enabled despite the driver already out of the car, only once McLaren switched Lando and Oscar positions. Super convenient for them.

Did you really expect anything less? 😉

 

[JustinePaula]

What I don't get is the FIA is all lovvy dovy, Senna this, Senna that, and how the FIA treated Senna as if he had dropped a hot steamy on the rug at 8 Place de la Concorde.. Quite frankly it is disgusting how the FIA is behaving this weekend!