F1 F1 2024 thread

[jabba5114]

11 (plus 4 where he failed to qualify), over 4 years.

I knew it wasn't many. Don't know why I remembered 1

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[jabba5114]

The big question for Singapore - will this be Ricciardo's last F1 GP?

I'd say so. They have to have Lawson in by end of month or lose him

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[Gasometer]

Now one of their own favoured personalities in the sport says it, maybe UK's Sky F1 will listen? Although it's not just Max who's in their pro-Brit sights of course.



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Adrian Newey criticises Sky’s “nationalistic” F1 coverage against Max Verstappen

"Maybe that’s also a little bit of the British media, if I’m honest, Sky have a huge influence around the world..."

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It must have been a shit sandwich for Croft to announce at the end of 2021 that Max is “champion of the worlllllldd”

 

[gaskin]

I'd say so. They have to have Lawson in by end of month or lose him

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No they don't. They have to have him signed for next year in either the RB or RBR.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

If there are no bias, then they're just pooey.

 

[Vader]

I'd say so. They have to have Lawson in by end of month or lose him

They have to have him signed to a 2025 seat by the end of the month - they don't have to have him in an F1 seat in 2024.

... but yeah, it's looking likely that they'll give him a few races at the end of the season, to set him up for 2025.

 

[Barrybran]

The big question for Singapore - will this be Ricciardo's last F1 GP?

No. Ricciardo is popular in the US and there are still two races to come there.

 

[happy_eagle]

No. Ricciardo is popular in the US and there are still two races to come there.

Means nothing in the grand context of whether he stays beyond next week.

 

[Barrybran]

Means nothing in the grand context of whether he stays beyond next week.

Perez managed to survive at midseason. I don't see Ricciardo being replaced this season.

 

[Vader]

Perez managed to survive at midseason. I don't see Ricciardo being replaced this season.

I guess we'll see. I think there's an 80% chance that this is his last F1 GP, unless he accepts the seat at Sauber (which he's said he won't do).

 

[happy_eagle]

Perez managed to survive at midseason. I don't see Ricciardo being replaced this season.

Same tbh I think he will remain, but not into next year sadly.

 

[happy_eagle]

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Been very impressed with Colapinto in his 2 races so far.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Perez managed to survive at midseason. I don't see Ricciardo being replaced this season.

I think he will be.
Sadly they should dump perez but because of sponsorship etc they wont.
Its just a matter of whether they let dan see the year out or put lawson in now.
Either way i think he will retire he seems content to not seek another seat if red bull/RB dont keep him.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

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Been very impressed with Colapinto in his 2 races so far.

I like colapinto but i think for where sauber are at they should try to get an experienced driver (admittedly the good ones probably dont want to go there).

 

[happy_eagle]

I like colapinto but i think for where sauber are at they should try to get an experienced driver (admittedly the good ones probably dont want to go there).

They could just hold Bottas if they wanted 2 experienced drivers.

But Bottas and Hulkenberg isn't exactly an exciting pairing.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

They could just hold Bottas if they wanted 2 experienced drivers.

But Bottas and Hulkenberg isn't exactly an exciting pairing.

It isnt but i think they need experienced drivers who can help their engineers develop the car etc.

 

[gaskin]

A 4th DRS zone has been added for Singapore.

 

[skam85]

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Been very impressed with Colapinto in his 2 races so far.

Colapinto and Hulk is a smart pairing for Audi.

That would make, with Lawson, 'rookies' as 1/4 of the grid the next gen which is cool.

Kimi, Bearman, Doohan, Lawson, Colapinto.

Kind of like when Lando, Albon and Russell all came on in 2019 (and Leclerc the season before).

Also about the 16th next gen that has included Fernando Alonso.

 

[happy_eagle]

Seems like Red Bull will be making an announcement after Singapore about the 2025 Driver lineups.

Most likely scenario appears to be Lawson in, Ricciardo Out (particularly now with Perez's struggles being somewhat vindicated by the discovery of car issues).

 

[gaskin]

Perez's struggles being somewhat vindicated by the discovery of car issues

Not really. These run of tracks are his strongest on the calendar.

 

[happy_eagle]

Not really. These run of tracks are his strongest on the calendar.

Was alluding more to the fact that Perez has been saying the car is ****ed since China, and now finally Red Bull have admitted that the car was indeed a bit ****ed, and that Max had just been managing it better.

 

[happy_eagle]

4 DRS zones and we still probably wont see much overtaking.

 

[Festerz]

4 DRS zones and we still probably wont see much overtaking.

That could mix things up.

The question needs to be asked though - why now?

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

It isnt but i think they need experienced drivers who can help their engineers develop the car etc.

They've had that before, what they really need is money from Audi. Sauber have been going through the motions the last 2 years ever since Alfa pulled stumps

 

[jabba5114]

Now details surrounding Lawson’s contract with the team emerged with two clauses pouring fuel all the fire.

One clause, reported by AutoRacing1, states Lawson would become a free agent if he doesn’t sign a contract for a race seat by the end of September.

It’s the second clause however that really spells disaster for Ricciardo.

The second one reportedly guarantees him a minimum number of races this season, believed to be five or six.

This is why it probably Danny rics last race



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