F1 2022

[gaskin]

Awesome view from Charles during the fight with Max. Also confirms the fact that Charles was letting Max pass him into turn one (he doesn't shift into 8th gear on the pit straight) so that he could come back and pass him into turn 4 with the second DRS zone. Cunning race smarts there

He did say post race that he knew Max would try to get him in turn 1 so he broke early and let him pass so he would have DRS coming up to turn 4.

 

[royboy2]

I never thought I'd be happy with a Ferrari 1-2. Especially with our performance. Problem is I quite like LEC & SAI.
Quite enjoyable race though especially watching VER going backwards

 

[Black_White]

These cars will be getting developed all year. I don't think anyone should be taking too much from the first race. Merc will sort their porpoising and power issues, McL will sort their brake problems, RB will work out their engine issues.

But damn it would be great if Ferrari and RB can maintain their dominance over Merc for the first few races at least. Having 2 poms at mercedes was shaping to be a season long brit fest (even more than it already is).

Speaking of which, does anyone know if there's any alternative coverage of the race that one can tune in to?

I’d like to tune into the Italian Sky F1……….

 

[Tigger Please!]

He did say post race that he knew Max would try to get him in turn 1 so he broke early and let him pass so he would have DRS coming up to turn 4.

Using Verstappen's aggression against him; love it!

 

[happy_eagle]

Using Verstappen's aggression against him; love it!

Leclerc is world champion material. In a well equipped car he can beat Max

 

[gaskin]

Dunno how true



Translation: F1 wants to continue with Zandvoort, but Spa and France are possibly on their way out. Spa's chances are slim but increased recently with the cancellation of the Russian GP.


Apparently in the linked article it says: besides FIA being a huge fan of Zandvoort, Spa and France are noted for being difficult to renegotiate in a season where Las Vegas, China and Qatar are coming. Spa in particular was considered 100% out for next season, but Sochi getting cancelled gave it a bit of a lifeline so that FOM is considering a potential contract renegotiation.

 

[swingdog]

Dump Monaco before Spa.

 

[Sven]

Dump Monaco before Spa.

Will never happen, $$$$ will always win in F1. It’s not a question of the quality or heritage of the track, just how much they are prepared to pay

 

[happy_eagle]

Spa would be a big loss

Paul Ricard not so much

 

[DamoESP]

Surely Liberty Media are not that short sighted that the would dump Spa for some short term gain.....
Even things like Drive to Survive are starting to lose their shine....

 

[gaskin]

Even things like Drive to Survive are starting to lose their shine....

Speaking of:

F1 plans talks with Netflix and drivers over Drive to Survive's fake drama

www.autosport.com

 

[DamoESP]

Speaking of:

F1 plans talks with Netflix and drivers over Drive to Survive's fake drama

www.autosport.com

Yep, Perez was another one who is questioning whether they will bother dedicating time to it in the future as well.

Perez: Latest Netflix series probably went too far

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez doubts he will participate in the next season of the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive after saying the latest one had "probably gone too far."

www.espn.com

Perez said he filmed extensively with Netflix in his native Mexico last year, but was disappointed to find that the time he devoted to the documentary was not represented in the final cut.

"Yeah, to be honest I did so much for them last year," he added. "This year, I am definitely not going to do as much. It's a lot of media [to commit to]! So if I can escape it and do less media then I will."

 

[CrowToon]

Max and Charles having a chat post race about their battle and Max’s car problems.

Max seemed in pretty good spirits considering what had just happened

Max seems way less whingy, way more level headed and calmer in media this year. I guess that's what winning the ultimate prize does to you. Let's see if it lasts.

 

[Supersuns]

If they drop Spa im not watching anymore. The absolute best track on the calendar

 

[jabba5114]

If they drop Spa im not watching anymore. The absolute best track on the calendar

Canada is the best for me personally. But yes they need to keep spa. Can't keep losing traditional f1 tracks

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[jabba5114]

Spa would be a big loss

Paul Ricard not so much

Take it back to magny cours for France to have a race.

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[royboy2]

Take it back to magny cours for France to have a race.

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My favourite Magny Cours memory

 

[Black_White]

Yep, Perez was another one who is questioning whether they will bother dedicating time to it in the future as well.

Perez: Latest Netflix series probably went too far

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez doubts he will participate in the next season of the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive after saying the latest one had "probably gone too far."

www.espn.com

Just another precious F1 driver who spits the dummy when he doesn’t get the outcomes that he thinks are god given.
Doubt if DTS really care.

 

[Tigger Please!]

Canada is the best for me personally. But yes they need to keep spa. Can't keep losing traditional f1 tracks

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Baku for me; would love to get over there some day.

 

[skam85]

I have tickets for Spa, Zandvoort and Monza this year if Putin doesn't mess up those plans.

 

[BIRDBRAIN]

I have tickets for Spa, Zandvoort and Monza this year if Putin doesn't mess up those plans.

That's amazing!

 

[jabba5114]

Baku for me; would love to get over there some day.

I've never got into the baku track personally I wanted too that castle part looked awesome. But that's the great thing about tracks we all find something different to like. Except sochi of course

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[gaskin]

 

[FR0GGY]

3:30am start, what is this?

 

[jabba5114]

3:30am start, what is this?

**** that shit. Only Got me to watch Bahrain only because Ferraris were good

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