F1 F1 2024 thread

[Aussie pie]

It’s also about having a Driver to represent that country

Take Checho out and who goes in from Mexico? That’s a big market to lose

Had DR stayed Australia would have had Oscar and Doohan out of 20 drivers

Totally disagree, it’s not about representing the country it’s money. If it was about countries then Brazil would have a full time driver every year and the Brit’s 1. Italy would be represented etc. it’s about who brings the cash. Being European based lots of Brit’s get a drive even though they shouldn’t. Next season even more Brit’s and let’s face it Bearman has stunk up F2 this season yet gets a seat.

 

[Gunf]

Seen this stat floating around and if true i just have no words...

Sergio Perez has been responsible for 50% of Red Bull's Q1 eliminations over the past 10 seasons yet he's only been with the team since 2021. Q1 eliminations for Red Bull since 2015: Sergio Perez - 10, All other Red Bull drivers - 10

 

[Pugz89]

Mexico is part of North America. Just saying...

Now, if you'd said Latin America...

My bad. That's what I meant. More the demographic, rather than specific location.

 

[Not Important]

 

[Gunf]

Should have been approved a long time ago

 

[Gasometer]

Totally disagree, it’s not about representing the country it’s money. If it was about countries then Brazil would have a full time driver every year and the Brit’s 1. Italy would be represented etc. it’s about who brings the cash. Being European based lots of Brit’s get a drive even though they shouldn’t. Next season even more Brit’s and let’s face it Bearman has stunk up F2 this season yet gets a seat.

You don’t think there’s any money coming his way via Mexico being the only driver and the contacts he has to bring $? You are arguing against your original point

Okay whatever

 

[Gasometer]

Here's a magical idea. Let's pick the best 20 drivers and not worry about what country they come from and what $ they have. Might just improve the quality of the product.

Lance Stroll concurs

 

[Pugz89]

Andretti Cadillac was the proposal. Does that mean Cadillac is a go but Andretti isn't?

 

[TheEscapeClub]

Bat.
Ball.
Wickets.
Pitch.
6 ball overs.
Fours.
Sixes.
Catches.
Run outs.
No balls.
Umpires
LBW.

Sounds like real cricket to me

Yeah, nah.

 

[Father Jack]

As an aside, I just watched a segment on TV about where Verstappen stands historically, and during it Martin Brundle came out with the startling fact that Sir Jackie Stewart counted 54 friends and rivals killed during his (Stewart's) career. That's an astounding stat. They've come a long way in 50 years, that's for sure

 

[TheEscapeClub]

There's no alternative if your interest in motor racing is just F1.

My interest in motor sport is just F1 these days, it's been that way for about 20+ years now, I've slowly dropped off the rest due to lack of interest or lack of available time to watch them.

 

[Black_White]

Yeah, nah.

By your reckoning AFL today isn’t real AFL because of 6/6/6.
And country AFL certainly isn’t real AFL because of the send off rule.
All things that have changed the traditional game. But have generated more followers. Just like T20.

 

[Gasometer]

As an aside, I just watched a segment on TV about where Verstappen stands historically, and during it Martin Brundle came out with the startling fact that Sir Jackie Stewart counted 54 friends and rivals killed during his (Stewart's) career. That's an astounding stat. They've come a long way in 50 years, that's for sure

There’s a doco I got about a decade ago at the peak of the high seas and it goes through the largely negligent actions of Officialdom in causing those deaths; I can’t for the life of me remember its name

The old man Villenue’s death is hard to forget once seen. Beware if you go looking

 

[Gasometer]

My interest in motor sport is just F1 these days, it's been that way for about 20+ years now, I've slowly dropped off the rest due to lack of interest or lack of available time to watch them.

Supercars is a case in point…the new cars make it difficult to get excited. They are trying to carbon copy F1 personality driven interest but it’s still meh

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Copy of Nascar instead.

Lame garbage.

 

[Gasometer]

Copy of Nascar instead.

Lame garbage.

Dunno about NASCAR but you could insert the Sky F1 Montage Intro Music over the top of the Supercar Montage Intro and they would almost be identical

 

[Bradesmaen]

Since Spain, Lewis has won 2, George 2, Charles 2, Piastri 2.... Lando 2. He had no business being Champion.

 

[Vader]

Since Spain, Lewis has won 2, George 2, Charles 2, Piastri 2.... Lando 2. He had no business being Champion.

Red Bull had a dominant car for the first 6 races of the season. After that, McLaren have arguably had the fastest car, though results have swung between all 4 of the major teams.

Even if you exclude the first 6 races, Verstappen has still scored more points over the rest of the season than any other driver. He may not have won a lot of races in that time, but his consistency has been second to none - and consistency wins championships.

	To R6	Now	Since R6
Verstappen	136​	403​	267​
Norris	83​	340​	257​
LeClerc	98​	319​	221​
Piastri	41​	268​	227​
Sainz	83​	259​	176​
Russell	37​	217​	180​
Hamilton	27​	208​	181​

As for Lando... the bigger question is whether or not he can hold off LeClerc, for the runner-up position in the 2024 WDC? With 2 races to go, there's only 21 points between them. Today's bonus point for fastest lap could end up being the difference between finishing 2nd and 3rd.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

By your reckoning AFL today isn’t real AFL because of 6/6/6.
And country AFL certainly isn’t real AFL because of the send off rule.
All things that have changed the traditional game. But have generated more followers. Just like T20.

It's garbage for the easily pleased goldfish brigade. They'd be better off just having a bowling machine at each end.

Gee, I really don't like AFL / AR that much. Hang on, they're introducing 6 / 6 / 6, I don't know what that means because I don't follow it, so don't know the rules, but I will follow the game now.

I'm not quite sure I've read anything more nonsensical.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

Supercars is a case in point…the new cars make it difficult to get excited. They are trying to carbon copy F1 personality driven interest but it’s still meh

As a kid and young adult I loved the variety of cars and classes of cars that all used to share the track at the same time during the great race.

Works teams, privateers, professional and non-professiinal drivers. I loved everything about it.

Now it's bland.

 

[Barrybran]

Red Bull had a dominant car for the first 6 races of the season. After that, McLaren have arguably had the fastest car, though results have swung between all 4 of the major teams.

Even if you exclude the first 6 races, Verstappen has still scored more points over the rest of the season than any other driver. He may not have won a lot of races in that time, but his consistency has been second to none - and consistency wins championships.

	To R6	Now	Since R6
Verstappen	136​	403​	267​
Norris	83​	340​	257​
LeClerc	98​	319​	221​
Piastri	41​	268​	227​
Sainz	83​	259​	176​
Russell	37​	217​	180​
Hamilton	27​	208​	181​

As for Lando... the bigger question is whether or not he can hold off LeClerc, for the runner-up position in the 2024 WDC? With 2 races to go, there's only 21 points between them. Today's bonus point for fastest lap could end up being the difference between finishing 2nd and 3rd.

It would be hilarious if Leclerc gets past Norris. It isn't happening though short of a Norris DNF.

 

[Vader]

It would be hilarious if Leclerc gets past Norris. It isn't happening though short of a Norris DNF.

I will be cheering loudly for the Monegasque over the last 2 races. As a bonus, Ferrari might just pip McLaren for the Constructors Championship.

On SM-A5360 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Gasometer]

Since Spain, Lewis has won 2, George 2, Charles 2, Piastri 2.... Lando 2. He had no business being Champion.

This is why 2025 could be such an even and interesting season…and hopefully one of the best in years

 

[Barrybran]

I will be cheering loudly for the Monegasque over the last 2 races. As a bonus, Ferrari might just pip McLaren for the Constructors Championship.

On SM-A5360 using BigFooty.com mobile app

I don't mind Lando but he has shown himself to be a bit of a brat this year and Sky's antics were well over the top

 

[Gasometer]

As a kid and young adult I loved the variety of cars and classes of cars that all used to share the track at the same time during the great race.

Works teams, privateers, professional and non-professiinal drivers. I loved everything about it.

Now it's bland.

I saw a TikTok of Dick J doing that lap where he ends up in the trees at Bathurst. Incredible to think he lived and that was considered the norm