Formula 1 Thread

[My VOLS are huge]

F1 seems a bit too "staged" for me, almost like wrestling.

 

[VolTull]

Verstappen/Red Bull domination is incredible. WTS, it may be a slow kill for F1. 'Who's second' isn't palatable.

 

[Orange Maniac]

Verstappen/Red Bull domination is incredible. WTS, it may be a slow kill for F1. 'Who's second' isn't palatable.

It's almost always been that way. There is usually one dominant team which eventually gives way to another. It was Mercedes and Hamilton before Verstappen. Someone else's day will come. I think the governing body has asserted too much control over the teams and what they can do, especially during the middle of the year.

 

[VolTull]

I had hopes of watching F1 at Road Atlanta but there was little interest in making the necessary track upgrades. Unsure if the racing interest is strong enough and once Louie Montgomery croaked, chances dropped to zero.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Biggest shock departure since Rosberg leaving.

 

[GA VOL]

I don't think he has been happy there since George got there. Lost his "yes" wingman and the team stopped listening to him.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I don't think he has been happy there since George got there. Lost his "yes" wingman and the team stopped listening to him.

If that were the case, why go to a team with a well established lead driver?

 

[GA VOL]

If that were the case, why go to a team with a well established lead driver?

I don't know, on that point. Maybe Ferrari is showing him something in the car for the future regs that he knows he won't get at Merc

 

[YankeeVol]

If that were the case, why go to a team with a well established lead driver?

Yea I really don't get the move either.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I don't know, on that point. Maybe Ferrari is showing him something in the car for the future regs that he knows he won't get at Merc

My guesses are:

Either enough key people at Mercedes have departed that he doesn’t like the direction of the team. Or he sees something that gives him optimism for Ferrari.

Failing all that, he thinks no one outside of RBR has a chance and he wants to chase a dream.

He knew what he was doing in 2012, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt here.

 

[GA VOL]

Welp - that looks a little weird, but there we go......

 

[YankeeVol]

This is stupid

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a46595859/formula-1-rejects-andretti-and-cadillacs-f1-bid/

 

[VolTull]

Welp - that looks a little weird, but there we go......

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Wowzir

 

[VolTull]

I'd have bet my Jenson Buttons that Vettel was on to Mercedes. Not.

 

[VolTull]

Buckle Up for High Speed and High Drama in Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6

The latest installment of the series premieres on Feb. 23.

www.netflix.com

 

[Orange Maniac]

Just finished "Drive to Survive-Season 6". It's very good. Netflix does a great job with this show.

 

[GA VOL]

Just finished "Drive to Survive-Season 6". It's very good. Netflix does a great job with this show.

Three episodes in so far. Has been fun. I wasn't sure what they would be able to talk about beside the domination by Max and Red Bull. But, they have done a good job of behind the scenes storylines.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I don’t like that move from Alonso. That corner is too fast for that sort of nonsense.

 

[GA VOL]

Did seem a late move.

 

[VolTull]

Norris stuns Verstappen with maiden F1 win in thrilling Miami Grand Prix. Please, Race God, let there be competition!

Miami Grand Prix 2024 - F1 Race

Miami

www.formula1.com

 

[VolTull]

Senna on Netflix. Coming soon.

wow

 

[n_huffhines]

I haven't been following, what's going on with F-1? I thought Red Bull was running away with this season and I stopped paying attention and looking at the standings, Ferrari is right on their heels.