The F1 Thread

[Deleterious]

I always felt these two got along better than the media wanted them to.

Damn near everyone ever associated with F1 had some social media post today about Seb.  Almost all saying what a great person he is.  

[Deleterious]

Haas has some big upgrades this weekend.  Magnussen gets them this weekend and Mick will at a later race.

[Deleterious]

That was an odd qualifying session.  

[Hongbit]

It’s another Sunday of how does Ferrari fuck this one up.   They should be able to double podium but will most likely be lucky to just have both cars finish.   I’d like to see Charles rebound and go into the break with a win but not sure his car will make it.   Prediction is Max charges up the field and holds off Carlos with George taking the show position.  

Edited July 31, 2022 by Hongbit

[Deleterious]

 

[Hongbit]

This wind has a chance to make this podium a total mess 

[Deleterious]

 

[Deleterious]

Man that was a fantastic move on George by Leclerc.

[Deleterious]

Darryl Rogers wants to know what a guy has to do to get fired around here.

[Deleterious]

[Hongbit]

Max was +800 to win this morning.   

[Deleterious]

 

[Deleterious]

Max, George, and Lewis laughing at Ferrari for being on hards.

 

[Deleterious]

Alonso will be driving for Aston Martin next year.

 

[Hongbit]

I’m not sure I get it but I assume the pay is damn good.  

[Deleterious]

Seems odd to me as well.  I guess Alpine has a young driver they want to promote next year.  Oscar Piastri won the F3 title in 2020 and the F2 title last year.

Every time I hear his name I confuse him with Oscar Pistorius.  I imagine Alpine hopes he is fast like him but without the murdering.  

[Deleterious]

Binotto gave an interview and said this weekends GP was not winnable and tire choice was not the decisive reason.

[Hongbit]

14 minutes ago, Deleterious said:

Binotto gave an interview and said this weekends GP was not winnable and tire choice was not the decisive reason.

You’ve got to admire his consistency.  His explanations make about as much sense as his decisions. 
 

The winner started 10th and 2nd started 7th.   Definitely unwinnable starting 2nd and 3rd.    He’s like the Italian version of Bozo the Clown 🤡 

Edited August 1, 2022 by Hongbit

[Deleterious]

Ferrari should just hand her a blank check.

 

[Hongbit]

Maybe I’m completely wrong on this one but Ferrari doesn’t seem like the place that would be on board with a woman in a major strategy role.   Can’t imagine many females breaking into important jobs in the old boys club in Maranello

[Hongbit]

Lewis owns a home in Vail or Aspen and spends a good portion of the off-season  there. 

[Deleterious]

F1 offseason might compare to the NBA.  Possibly even better since the offseason happens during the season, which is insane.

Cliffsnotes: Piastri was looking for a 2022 seat and couldn't find one.  Signed as a reserve driver with Alpine with the hopes of getting a seat in 2023.  It looked like Alpine was going to keep Alonso another year and have Piastri drive for Williams.  He didn't like that and signed a deal with McLaren, I guess for Daniels seat.  Alpine claims if they offer him a seat it keeps their contract current and he can't drive for McLaren.

 

[Deleterious]

1 hour ago, Hongbit said:

Lewis owns a home in Vail or Aspen and spends a good portion of the off-season  there. 

 

[Deleterious]

On a serious note.  I realize his stake will be small but there isn't a better investment than a pro sports team.  The Pistons were bought in 2011 for $325M and Forbes values them at $1.5B today.

[Deleterious]

Tweet is almost 2 hours old and no word from him on this.