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2024 Formula 1 Season thread
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The stewards have applied a 20-second time penalty to Alonso for "potentially dangerous" driving prior to Russel's crash.
This drops him to 8th and promotes Lance to 6th and Yuki to 7th.
Steward's Decision: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/f... - Car 14 - Potentially dangerous driving.pdf
This drops him to 8th and promotes Lance to 6th and Yuki to 7th.
Steward's Decision: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/f... - Car 14 - Potentially dangerous driving.pdf
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If Ferrari had swapped their drivers, LeClerk would’ve been top of the WC.
Best race of the season. But if we have to wait for the next RBR mechanical failure to deliver a great race, then it’s going to be a long wait.
Sainz is really embellishing his CV. I think there will be a few people scratching their heads at Ferrari if Lewis doesn’t improve.
Mercedes were unlucky with George, but an engine failure after 3 events (well 2 and a bit) is not good. Either bad luck or they are running the engine at close to maximum to try and catch the rest.
Almost certainly means grid place penalties later in the year.
Best race of the season. But if we have to wait for the next RBR mechanical failure to deliver a great race, then it’s going to be a long wait.
Sainz is really embellishing his CV. I think there will be a few people scratching their heads at Ferrari if Lewis doesn’t improve.
Mercedes were unlucky with George, but an engine failure after 3 events (well 2 and a bit) is not good. Either bad luck or they are running the engine at close to maximum to try and catch the rest.
Almost certainly means grid place penalties later in the year.
I’m ok with the 20 sec, but don’t agree on the 3 License Points. 1 would have been sufficient. It’s not like the Mercedes is Aero Balanced to begin with……
Well I wasn't expecting that; just shows never give up. And also clearly show the driver influence. Regardless, very happy for Carlos Sainz, I hope he'll be 2nd overall this year.
Horner just revealed it was a “Wedged Tear Off” stuck under the chassis.
“Wedged Tear Off” in Ocon’s R-Rear Brake Ducting as well. Maybe they can find a non flammable Tear Off so they can be mandated to be kept in the car after removal?
If a tear-off can mess up the RB20's aerodynamic performance that much, I expect Ferrari and McLaren drivers will show up at Suzuka with foot-thick bundles of them on their helmets.
Made of banana peals.If a tear-off can mess up the RB20's aerodynamic performance that much, I expect Ferrari and McLaren drivers will show up at Suzuka with foot-thick bundles of them on their helmets.
If a tear-off can mess up the RB20's aerodynamic performance that much, I expect Ferrari and McLaren drivers will show up at Suzuka with foot-thick bundles of them on their helmets.
There is a nice read on Race Day regarding the floor aero nuances required during installation when Max damaged his in P1. Apparently a Newey designed floor is far from a “Bolt On” Body Part.
I have not read anything to indicate they feel Max had a plugged duct. Looking like a mechanical failure.
Perez was the one with the tearoff. He wasn't anywhere near the lead today.
Aha, that makes more sense. I read that wrong earlier.
Well, not really makes sense, Perez seemed typical Perez to me. Showed good pace for a while, and then it was like he fell asleep or something.
Correct. Max said the brake caliper failed to release so he was dragging his brake and it eventually overheated the rotor, which caught fire and then exploded when entering pit lane.
It was one of the Alpines that ingested a tear-off into their right rear brake duct and that caused the brake rotor to overheat until they removed it during a pit stop.
Just watching the race now, Max out GOOD! But I think the team needs to be fined, because what utter idiot team try’s to change the tyres whilst the car is ON FIRE???!! 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ And they got in the way of the fire marshals, utter idiots! They deserve a big fine for reckless safety IMO! And max wasn’t exactly nice to whoever he was speaking to in the pit lane, looks like he called them an idiot.
what was great was seeing the Ferrari overtake before the fire, fingers crossed they’ve caught up with RB’s race pace.
what was great was seeing the Ferrari overtake before the fire, fingers crossed they’ve caught up with RB’s race pace.
Feel sorry for Lewis going out, he is isn‘t being told or seeing anything of next hears car, or being told of anything Russel is doing, nor is he being told anything of next years Ferrari, the price you pay for moving seats the next season.
Anyway for that Alonso deserves a fair few points on his licence.
Yeah Lewis knows the score really and will be frozen out of all development meetings now, especially those discussing new developments that concern next season. The balance on the car looks pretty awful and both drivers seem to be having their own issues to overcome. I think if we had seen a vastly improved Mercedes this year, we'd also see Lewis fully motivated and making his last season with the team something to remember. He does appear deflated and it is understandable. George on the other hand has a different motivation and pushing for his future and this is where the beauty of youth comes to play. He still has a long career ahead of him if he keeps the momentum, whereas Lewis has proven everything and is perhaps a bit more relaxed about poorer results. He has his drive for next year and it probably can't come soon enough, especially as now he's seen Ferrari is still the second strongest team on the grid and can capitalise on any of Max's DNF's.
Chill dude. Nothing happened. And at least they didn’t cause a safety car situation unlike Lewis
How can you say that when Alonso caused George to crash through making an illegal act? This has nothing to do with Lewis and his antics, this is Alonso cheating and putting another team out.Chill dude. Nothing happened. And at least they didn’t cause a safety car situation unlike Lewis
I think your opinion is wrong. Alonso cheated in an INCREDIBLY dangerous way fact. Hence his penalty.
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😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 I thought you replied to my other comment.. still I hold my view they were reckless with their safety, sure nothing happened, but it’s not like drivers and crew and cars haven‘t caught on fire before….. safety first. The fuel is highly flammable if it gets out, and as was proven before the modern fuel tanks aren’t fool proof, although in this circumstance that’s far reaching.
Well, there you go, we all view things from a different perspective. I don't think they were, I think causing a safety car or even a red flag by not going into the pits would have been worse. And considering the action wasn't even noted for investigation it seems that that is the official stance as well.
But, although I didn't comment on that, I'm happy to admit I had it wrong with Alsonso. I didn't think it was that bad deserving of such a penalty. Torpedo George has done much worse with actually physical contact, as have many others. In my opinion this was down for the driver from behind to anticipate and leave enough room. But alas, that is not the case as it was deemed quite a serious one.
But that is why the Stewards have the say in this, as they've got all the information...All good.