F1 2024 Singapore Grand Prix - Race Weekend Thread

[ptrg]

I’m sorry, but Hamilton trying to turn the F1 bosses comments into something to do with racism is an utter joke. He claims that “rap music” is done mainly black (true), so therefore the Presidents comment that “ we’re motor racing, not rap music” is racist…

It’s just too easy to label someone as racist and get away with it regardless of the truth.

Utter garbage. Not to mention how reasonable it is to think of rap music when thinking of a common example of the most prolific swearing in mainstream culture.

(for the record I love the drivers passion and swearing, if nothing else than winding up the stuffy Poms on commentary)

 

[gaskin]

Hamilton misses no opportunity no matter how slim to play the race card.

 

[gaskin]

I've been waiting for someone to go full Cartman in the press conferences.

 

[Black_White]

So after all this kerfuffle about drivers swearing, Sky starts off the weekend with Ted dropping the f-bomb live on telly before P1 even starts

It wasn’t live. A pre record that had been abandoned mid performance. The production team f’d up by broadcasting the wrong tape.
And I’ve got to say, is it a British thing that they profusely apologise after any swear word? Minor or major.
Bugs me.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Oscar a long way off Norris at the moment.

 

[Cromulant]

Oscar a long way off Norris at the moment.

He'll work his way into the weekend

 

[ptrg]

He'll work his way into the weekend

Didn’t he spend half of P1 in the garage because someone stripped his wheel nut or something along those lines? How unfortunate McLaren…..

 

[StFly]

Didn’t he spend half of P1 in the garage because someone stripped his wheel nut or something along those lines? How unfortunate McLaren…..

Given they had to chisel and beat it with a hammer, not chipped, that wheel was on the hub good and proper that they thought for a moment the hub was screwed also. There was no rotation in the left rear at all.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

The RBs a lot quicker than i expected today. Be interesting to know what engine maps everyone is running

 

[Bradesmaen]

I’m sorry, but Hamilton trying to turn the F1 bosses comments into something to do with racism is an utter joke. He claims that “rap music” is done mainly black (true), so therefore the Presidents comment that “ we’re motor racing, not rap music” is racist…

It’s just too easy to label someone as racist and get away with it regardless of the truth.

Utter garbage. Not to mention how reasonable it is to think of rap music when thinking of a common example of the most prolific swearing in mainstream culture.

(for the record I love the drivers passion and swearing, if nothing else than winding up the stuffy Poms on commentary)

Considering studies have said that rap music is the most sweary genre

 

[Shifty1]

I was shocked that the hosts on Sky agreed with Hamilton.....shocked....

 

[Skull Face]

Oscar a long way off Norris at the moment.

He was here last year as well but if i recall correctly norris had the upgraded car while oscar didn't, hopefully he find it but might just be a track he struggles at

 

[Festerz]

In the ever critical last practice session before quali on a track where it's hard to overtake, Ferrari just blinked. Changing strategy on new softs that left Leclerc nowhere and with f-all time to adjust.

And Red Bulls nowhere as well.

Norris way ahead on pace compared to everyone else. Only question is can Oscar join him on the front row later tonight now that he's had a good chance to get a feel for the track.

 

[gaskin]

Oscar is usually behind during practice and then pops up near the top in quali.

 

[happy_eagle]

Jamie Chadwick is good on the telecast. Think she offers a bit more of a relevant perspective than Naomi Schiff, and of course offers more than Danica Patrick.

 

[Acinath]

VCARB going backwards, it must be Saturday

 

[Festerz]

Jamie Chadwick is good on the telecast. Think she offers a bit more of a relevant perspective than Naomi Schiff, and of course offers more than Danica Patrick.

Agree. She's seriously impressive. Not just in her understanding of the sport but the way she listens to what the others are saying and adds value to the discussion. She obviously does her homework and I really hope we see more of her analysis.

Schiff's last few appearances have been too much fluff with zero substance and I hope she moves on. Danica's understanding of F1 is pretty limited although her guidance for those looking to find the lizard people hide outs is a niche talent that probably is better suited to the US audience.

 

[StFly]

Dear god; the giant Lando face.

My eyes...

Sky need a goddamn warning before showing that horror.

 

[Barrybran]

Dear god; the giant Lando face.

My eyes...

Sky need a goddamn warning before showing that horror.

It's a cool piece of art. Certainly much better than Sky milking McLaren's team orders for another week.

 

[StFly]

It's a cool piece of art. Certainly much better than Sky milking McLaren's team orders for another week.

Pshaw, they've a wing to crap on about instead.

I agree though, for a concept nice art, just, needed more dramatic musical montage on unveiling.

 

[Barrybran]

Pshaw, they've a wing to crap on about instead.

I agree though, for a concept nice art, just, needed more dramatic musical montage on unveiling.

I don't see the problem with the McLaren wing if it's legal