2024 Formula One Thread: フェラーリに行こう Japanese GP 4/7 Sunday 1am

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  1. Tiger Z

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    Back to Renault or has that bridge been burned?
     
  2. ramszoolander

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    I'm not a big Toyota fanboy but it would be fun if they decided to get involved. The chairman is a big racing guy but I have no idea if he has any interest in Formula 1 at all.
     
  3. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    oh snap. Max has a contract with RB until 2023, but has a break clause that says if they lose their engine supplier then he can leave.

    Max in a silver arrow in 2022?
     
  4. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    I think the bridge is burnt. That said, Renault is losing McLaren and will be without a customer, so I bet they would take them back with open arms.
     
  5. Georgia_Nole

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    What’s the word on changes to the engine with the new regs?

    Less engine manufacturers is not a good thing at all for the sport
     
  6. Bankz

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    Not going to start till 2022. Next year we will be racing with the same regs
     
  7. Bert Handsome

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  8. Bankz

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    I'll be listening to this tonight after work
     
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  9. Tiger Z

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    Hulk is back! Stroll must be sick.


    Sad part.... he’s starting last
     
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    Damn...I think Max had an opportunity there to split the Merc's if not take pole. Still looks like he/Red Bull is closing the overall gap to Merc so that's good.
     
  11. Bankz

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    Great drive from Charles. Gets on the 2nd row.

    20k fans in the stands.

    Seb has 100% mailed it in.
     
  12. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    Did Albon just get fired mid race?
     
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    On the broadcast they just said there was an engine issue but sure felt like they were just pulling him off the track before he wrecked
     
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  14. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    Danny Ric podium!

    Also, hulk deserves a seat for sure
     
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    Every driver moved up from starting position except the two ferraris and kviatt.
     
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    Feel bad for Lando. Should've been a podium for him.

    Anyway...banner day for Lewis. Probably the GOAT by the time he's done.
     
  17. Bankz

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    He will win another title next year so he will be at 8 before the new regulations set in.
     
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    will albon be out of f1?
     
  20. Bert Handsome

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    Albon at least deserves Alpha Tauri more than Kvyat, but I think Kvyat comes with lots of $.
     
  21. Bankz

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    That's a good question...

    Teams set under this hypothetical
    Mercedes: Hamilton, Bottas
    Ferrari: LeClerc, Sainz
    Red Bull: Verstappen, Hulkenburg
    McLaren: Riccardo, Norris
    Alpine: Alonso, Ocon
    Aston Martin: Vettel, Stroll
    Williams: Russell, Latifi

    Teams with openings
    Alpha Tauri: Both Seats Open
    Alfa Romero: Both Seats Open
    Haas: Both Seats Open

    Ferrari will use a seat at Haas and Alfa to put two of the following 3 driver acadamy kids in F1 (Shumacher, Shwartzmann, Ilott)

    Alpha Taur will likely fill its two seats between Kvyat, Albon or Gasely

    That basically leaves Checo with seats available at Alfa Romero or Haas.

    I don't think Mags or Grosjean will be in F1 next year.

    My pure guess on the fills...

    Alpha Tauri: Albon, Gasley
    Alfa Romero: Kimi, Shumacher
    Haas: Checo, Illott
     
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  22. Bankz

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    The weather sucking ass really hurt Ferrari getting those three academy kids some FP1 time in the cars.

    Already see rumors of them having all three getting in cars at Bahrain meaning Vettel having to sit out a session. Can't wait to see that drama unfold lol
     
  23. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    Ocon has shown nothing this season. Unless you see a huge change next season I don't expect to see him driving in F1 once his deal is up after next season.

    Pierre has talent but lacked confidence and wasn't ready for the promotion he got last year. But he's been the best RB driver outside of Max this year. RB also has another talented kid they will likely put in the Alpha in 2022 so Albon or Pierre will need to look for a ride. Looks like Pierre knows it will be him.
     
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  25. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    Gasly should get out of the RBR program I think. They'll never (imo) put him back in a RB car.

    But if Russell loses his seat, I'm done with Williams.
     
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    If he doesn't get a seat somewhere next year it would be a real travesty.
     
  27. Bankz

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    Russell going to Mercedes as the #2 to Lewis is a legit option. That kid is talented enough to be driving at a much better team
     
  28. Tiger Z

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    Who would Williams replace Russell with?
     
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    That would be awesome
     
  30. Bankz

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    Someone that brings money... Checo, Kvyat have major money sponsors behind them. They both could be looking for rides.

    They could also sell the seat to Mercedes, Ferrari or Redbull if they have a youth driver they desperately want to see in F1. Ocon would fit in this category along with maybe one of ferrari kids who doesn't land at Alfa or Haas.
     
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    I hate non race weeks. I am freaking hooked on this shit man...even in current times when there's a 90% chance everyone knows who the top 2 will be even before qualifying starts.

    If all the new changes over the next couple of years even the playing field out like they hope it will, I'll be hooked on this shit like it's crack.
     
  32. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    haha I'm the same. Off works are the worst.
     
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    Would be funny to see Red Bull quit and Monster take their place. Monster already sponsors tons of other motorsports.
     
  36. Bankz

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    Monster is just in the sponsorship business. Red Bull has an entire racing division. Losing RB would be awful for F1. I could only imagine the bidding war between Ferrari and Mercedes for Max if that happened
     
  37. Tiger Z

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    They should do the engine freeze but exclude Ferrari because my god they need it.
     
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  38. Bert Handsome

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    Another energy drink trying to take over F1? What's the worst that could happen?

    [​IMG]
     
  39. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    what an ordeal that was. I did like that livery though.
     
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  40. Bankz

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    Can never go wrong with black and gold.
     
  41. Jeffrey Lebowski

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  42. Bankz

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    Washington Red Bull’s
     
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  43. Georgia_Nole

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    My guess is a brand partnership with either the NFL, or College Football (likely just with the university of Texas)

    Edit: another guess is the Miami GP gets confirmed and maybe Red Bull is the title sponsor.

    Long shot: they announce they’re creating an Indy car team
     
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  44. Bert Handsome

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    Longer shot - ford is buying Honda's R&D with the engines and will supply Red Bull with power units
     
  45. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    :banderas:
     
  46. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    people whine about the hybrid era, but damn these cars look so good

    [​IMG]
     
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  47. Bankz

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    The biggest issue is the noise they make. I don’t mind the sound they make. If F1 goes to EV engines I can only imagine the amount of tears of the sound of cars.
     
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  48. Bert Handsome

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    I think Formula E gas a contract with FIA to be the only fully electric series through like 2039.