i just can't see checo in the cadillac seat. i think cadillac would hire him for all the sponsorship money, exposure to mexican market and fanbase, etc. but i think trump and his lot would put up such a stink about it to rile the fanbase against a mexican being in an "american" race seat. saying it now to quote when it happens because that's just how their bullshit works.
This is more deluded than my “poles/wins are on the table for Sergio” post after Japan quali. Hoping for a Herta/Checo caddy pairing. Pato would be cool too.
Don't think MAGAs care that much about F1, unless Trump actually brings it up. I'm sure it's too woke.
Sadly Cadillac is an American country. Cadillac is considered a luxury vehicle. Americans being dumb racists won't be buying Cadillacs if they have two (maybe just one?) Brown driver and lots of poor Mexicas driving them. Even if false, Cadillac marketing will definitely talk about it imo
spoiler alert, ain’t nobody who gives a single fuck about the ethnicity of a driver is going to buy a Cadillac based on f1 in the first place.
my BFF is getting ready for her 3rd XT5(?) in 10 years. Her acct. called and asked if she was thinking about getting a new car, so now she is
There’s another F1 show in the works that sounds like Daniel Ricciardo’s Hulu series The first F1-sanctioned TV drama series is in development, and it sounds a lot like another non-sanctioned project in the works at a rival studio. Felicity Jones is attached to star in and executive produce the drama, which has landed at Amazon MGM Studios for Prime Video, Variety reports. Much like Brad Pitt's and Jerry Bruckheimer's creatively-titled upcoming movie "F1", the series in development is called "One." The premise of the show bears an uncanny resemblance Daniel Ricciardo's also-in-development Hulu comedy, which has its pilot in testing. Spoiler Jones' series, which doesn't have confirmed official order, will focus on a "failing family-owned racing team, led by Jones’ character, as it contends with fierce personalities, ever-changing rivals and multi-million-dollar stakes," according to Variety. Ricciardo's comedy series, "Downforce," centers on an heiress to a racing dynasty after she is thrust back into the family business and forced to make difficult choices about legacy and the team's success. Both shows seem to take inspiration from the story of former Williams team principal Claire Williams. The daughter of Sir Frank Williams ran the team from 2013 until 2020, when she was forced to put the family business up for sale and forfeited her role on the pit wall. Claire Williams was one of only two female team principals in the history of the sport (Monisha Kaltenborn led Sauber from 2012 to 2017), and there are no women who appear to be the immediate successors to any of the current team principals on the grid. Jones' "One" series was first announced back in 2023, but development seemingly stalled during the writer's strike. At the time, Jones told Deadline, “It is an honor to be part of this unique and exciting partnership with Formula 1. The high stakes world of F1 continually delivers edge-of-your-seat drama and to have the opportunity to create a show based in this world is a thrilling prospect." Eager to build off the popularity of "Drive to Survive", Formula 1 hired Isabelle Stewart, a former executive at Universal and Studiocanal, to take on a newly-created role as head of original content at F1 in 2022. "One" — as well as Pitt's "F1" — have been born from her role. Coincidentally, Daniel Ricciardo's Hulu show was also announced in 2022. His half-hour scripted series, titled "Downforce," has been pitched as "Entourage" set in the F1 paddock. Alec Berg and Adam Countee, the duo behind HBO's "Silicon Valley," are writing the series.
Lance Stroll ‘treated unfairly’ as ‘skewed’ Aston Martin ‘picture’ emerges Story by Henry Valantine or Toady for a Window Licker's Boot licker • 13h • 3 min read Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack believes Lance Stroll is “treated unfairly”, given the criticism levelled at him. Stroll has faced critique at times for his level of performance alongside two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso, but Krack explained there is in fact a “very small” gap between them. Aston Martin boss explains ‘very unfair’ treatment of Lance Stroll Stroll was out-qualified and outscored by Alonso over the course of the season, with Aston Martin enduring a less competitive 2024 campaign compared to their multiple podiums achieved in 2023. The points tally leans heavily in Alonso’s favour in their two seasons as team-mates to date, the Spaniard having scored 296 points to 98 for Stroll, while he holds a healthy advantage in their qualifying head-to-head to boot. But given Alonso’s widely-held status as one of the sport’s all-time greats, Aston Martin team principal Krack explained there is an incorrect perception of his driver based on his interactions with the media, as well as his performance largely matching up well to a driver of Alonso’s stature. “Is Lance treated unfairly? Yes, big time,” Krack told Crash.net. “First of all, if you look at the gap that he has to his team-mate, who is one of the best of all time, it’s very small. “We have someone who is very serious about car development, simulator driving, being fit and being constructive in the meetings. “He is judged mainly on the delivery of media duties. He’s a racing driver and for me a racing driver has to drive in the first place. More on Aston Martin’s growth and hopes for the future in Formula 1 “Now we also know that Formula 1 has evolved, there is a lot of exposure and media duties and commitments. I think that is something people really put the focus on. “What we do as a team, and this is especially the focus, is the gap to the one of the best of all time. He’s very competitive. Where we fall foul is just delivering the tools and the machine to both drivers to deliver that.” Questions had also been raised about Stroll’s commitment to Formula 1 this season, before it was announced he signed a new contract for “2025 and beyond” that secured his future on the grid. Krack moved to quash any theories about a lack of passion for the sport, however, adding there is a side to the Canadian the public does not often see – revealing a request from Stroll for extra testing late in 2024. “Absolutely, absolutely,” he replied when asked if he can see Stroll’s passion for the sport. “When we had the three-week break recently and I had Lance on the phone asking if we could organise some driving somehow in an old car, because he wants to drive. So that’s the difference. It’s a sport with no testing and we have someone who loves driving. “It’s very unfair when you read some of the comments and they are often written without much research, because it suits the public opinion, let’s write that and we can fill some lines. There is a really skewed picture. “You have that in every sport, you have the bad guys, the good guys, you have the drawer to fill and Formula 1 is the same.” Prospector says Krack is Whack and Lance Strulovitch is a cuntshit who shouldn't be on the F1 grid.
Got my 1st article of F1 gear. Oldest daughter got me one of those 1/24 sized models. Is of Carlos before the HP branding. Daughter said I wanted you to have something you probably would never buy for yourself. Pretty cool
I mean, I’m convinced. “Things happened in the background, so we had no chance at all in certain races. I know that for sure, but no one will ever admit it," Verstappen said. https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1850...o-doorgaan-word-ik-volgend-jaar-geen-kampioen
Hey how, the official story is that Barcelona 2023 max was so good that he outdrove a bad floor change and tricked everyone into developing the wrong direction.
lewis hamilton posted something on linkedin about his move to ferrari, apparently. loved this comment:
Norris' is the best with the 4 in the negative space between the initials IMO. I don't understand wtf Alonso's is supposed to be.
they all try to make their initials work like that but imo only him, Max, and Piastri's work. His because of that negative space
Recent F1 news: -Spa is going to become an every other year race towards the end of this decade. Very disappointing. -Alpine is finalizing details to sign Colapinto as their "reserve/third" driver. So basically Doohan is fucked. He'll get a short trial to start the season but if he drops the ball at all they are gonna put Colapinto in the seat.
Most likely, they haven't announced it. There was some talk a few months ago about some of the European tracks rotating. I would like for that to mean we at least get some of the other european historical venues back on the calendar like Portugal or Germany. But I know they are also trying to get an Africa race etc...