Formula One

[C8RKH]

On cue, looks like Jos has been handled:

Jos Verstappen backed into a corner

Jos accepted there had been a power struggle admitting, “That’s part of it, but it is also necessary that there is peace in the team now. It’s necessary to get some calm again, but given the circumstances, it will take a while, I think.”

Max’s dad further elaborated, “I can’t say much about it. Hopefully they can concentrate on racing again soon, because that’s what it’s all about. And it’s important that Max continues to win.”

Jos was forced to back track on his comments about the team being ‘torn apart’ and admitted, “The car is running very well and between the engineers and him there is nothing wrong. For the most part, Max can switch off, but he gets a lot of questions about it.” 

[pete]

https://ms1.allplaynews.com/237613?utm_source=h0911&utm_medium=f1racing&utm_campaign=midesport&utm_content=allplaynews#ltzr01g8poz12qyiox

[C8RKH]

I think we've all seen this trait of his on the F1 tracks:

He also highlighted Max’s demeanor on the track, characterized by a lack of sportsmanship and a willingness to harm his rivals. 

[exeterjeep]

Oh no - not again the Max show is on again this weekend. At least I won't have to bother with getting up in the middle of the night this year.

[C8RKH]

Well done to Carlos. Superb drive and Ferrari must surely be questioning why they chose LeClerc over him.

Sainz has always been rock solid, and battles well under pressure whereas LeClerc, like Russell, always comes across as delicate and flakey.

I hope Sainz gets a great seat for 2025. One of the best drivers on the circuit.

[drdoom]

3 hours ago, C8RKH said:

Well done to Carlos. Superb drive and Ferrari must surely be questioning why they chose LeClerc over him.

Sainz has always been rock solid, and battles well under pressure whereas LeClerc, like Russell, always comes across as delicate and flakey.

I hope Sainz gets a great seat for 2025. One of the best drivers on the circuit.

Utterly well said.

[pete]

Alonso penalised over Russell crash incident - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68649182

[exeterjeep]

Not as bad as many others I have seen. Not surprised he was not happy.

[Chillidoggy]

I didn't really notice any difference in Alonso's driving. George Russell should try driving behind some of our local jockeys, then he'd have something to moan about.

4 hours ago, C8RKH said:

Well done to Carlos. Superb drive and Ferrari must surely be questioning why they chose LeClerc over him.

Sainz has always been rock solid, and battles well under pressure whereas LeClerc, like Russell, always comes across as delicate and flakey.

I hope Sainz gets a great seat for 2025. One of the best drivers on the circuit.

I think Ferrari are getting rid of the wrong bloke.

[C8RKH]

I very much agree with you @Chillidoggy

[pete]

Doesn't make the Hamilton deal look very good Business 

[jep]

Mmmm....driver performs well after being sacked and looking for a new seat. That's never been seen before in F1 🤔

Justin 

[pete]

[Chillidoggy]

I’m no Hamster fan, but the blame cannot be laid at his door.

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

The Spaniards have got previous with Hamilton, ever since he finished ahead of team mate Alonso in his maiden season (2007). Remember the monkey chants thing that followed in early 2008 Barcelona testing?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-512165/Spains-Grand-Prix-status-risk-outcry-racial-abuse-Lewis-Hamilton.html
 

[C8RKH]

15 hours ago, pete said:

Doesn't make the Hamilton deal look very good Business 

On the contrary, it has been excellent business for Ferrari as right now it has cost them nothing, but their net valuation as a company surged by £3.5bn following the news. That's a hell of a lot of shareholder value right there, and that's before Hamilton is onboard as an employee.

 

As for the Spaniards, they're still living, in many ways, in the dark ages. Instead of attacking Hamilton as an individual, they should be venting 100% of their anger at Ferrari, after all, it is Ferrari who made the decision.  It's the same with football - they're happy enough when their beloved Barca and Real Madrid are winning, even when they are cheating, but woe betide anyone who dares to beat them, they get crucified in the Spanish press. I get the sense the Spanish press is in an even deepier, and shittier,  gutter than our own!

[pete]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Mcq4HEBFTSAXKTah/

[pete]

Italian press seem to think Sainz has signed a 2 year deal with Mercedes 

[Chillidoggy]

If that’s true, then at least he has a good opportunity with Merc. He’s too talented to drop down to he back of the grid. 

[pete]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/HbLbEEugzDfvPJ8m/

[electro_boy]

If thats true ... I'm glad he's got a seat for next year and we'll see him on the grid again!   but also I'm just not sure Merc understand this era of regulations and have the expertise to build a good car that challenge for wins and podiums.    I see him working his butt off for P5-P10's and I think he deserves a better car than that.

[jep]

Newey: full respect to him, incredible man and so sad Williams didn't offer him equity all those years ago - how different that story would have been.  

However, reading and watching the coverage lately, it's seems Newey is the greatest Grand Prix designer ever. 

Newey has been at it for 30+ years and won 13 driver titles/12 constructors as a designer. 

Colin Chapman was active in F1 for circa 20 years as a designer, team principal and team owner. He won 13 titles in an era when reliability made serial winning very tricky. 

Chapman is surely the greatest ever in F1. He may or may not be the most successful in any one discipline but in terms of overall input to multiple high pressure tasks, no-one can touch him. 

Justin 

[exeterjeep]

On case nobody noticed the Max world tour continues this weekend.

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

Even though I have Sky and my eldest son still watches every qualifying session and every race, I haven’t had any desire to do likewise. So five and a half races into the calendar and I still haven’t watched any F1 this season and the Championship is already a forgone conclusion. That lack of interest is coming from a lifelong fan.

[jep]

It's fun watching Mclaren resurgence