Looks like Ferrari turned up the boost in Q3. No real credible explanation for the gain over the rest of the weekend when no change is allowed during the session. Riccardo well but has been on it every session so far. McLaren sure screwed up Norris’ qualifying so they’ll have to try something different like go long at the first stint.This message has been edited. Last edited by: 220-9er,
Aston seems on the back foot as well. Definitely surprised to see the Ferrari pace. Haven't seen if any penalties are being doled out for the pit lane obstruction, max time & yellow flag incidents.
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October 28, 2023, 09:40 PM
220-9er
Speaking of penalties, they need to come up with a better solution to put an end to the track limits problem.
Waiting for hours sometimes to find out the results of races or qualifying over this is crazy. The solution needs to be something obvious and simple. Maybe remove the outer curbs and replace the first 10 feet or so past the edge of the track with a very smooth and slick area that replicates the effect of driving on grass or gravel but doesn't cause the car to "trip".
This issue didn't exist for decades and the reason for the curbing or rumble strips was the transitions causing accidents. So a smooth transition onto something that causes a spin seems like a fair, safe and simple solution to the problem.
LeClair is going to need a military escort out of Mexico City since Perez decided to be a dumb fuck and wrecked himself on Lap 1. I've never been a fan of Perez, but I hope this year is the last we'll see of him.
October 29, 2023, 06:00 PM
220-9er
Perez would be on the verge of losing P2 if not for Hamilton’s DQ last week and he still may lose it.
That and Ricciardo having a really solid weekend showing himself to be in a different league from Yuki in all aspects of the game.
I don’t think the crowd was all that upset with Leclerc since he was humble and clearly not at fault at all. Perez almost looked like he was saying goodbye to the mechanics in the garage near the end of the race. He certainly should have been apologizing at least. Could have had an easy 2nd with a little more patience.
Lando was outstanding after the red flag in spite of the loss of positions at the restart. If only they didn’t screw of qualifying, what might have been.
Daniel did great & probably has his eyes on that 2nd RBR seat. Yuki was running a great race until the bump Big bummer for Alfa Romeo Great recovery drive from Lando, impressive finish considering his start position.
Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story debuts on streaming service Disney+ in just a couple of weeks’ time on November 15th 2023, and the trailer for the show that came out today on YouTube features some extra details that were kept under wraps.
You may have noticed in interviews in the trailer that Keanu Reeves (who’s also narrating the show) sits down with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, former Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo and former Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone.
Three men who we all know have no problem speaking their minds, with a lot of the politics surrounding Brawn’s sudden rise to prominence heavily hinted at!
There’s also BBC’s footage of the 2009 F1 season used, as well as interviews with drivers Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and former team boss Ross Brawn, who famously bought the team for just a pound when Honda quit the sport in 2008.
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November 02, 2023, 09:51 AM
smlsig
^^^ Thanks for the heads up! My son has D+ so I’ll watch it there.
------------------ Eddie
Our Founding Fathers were men who understood that the right thing is not necessarily the written thing. -kkina
November 02, 2023, 09:56 AM
P250UA5
There's also a F1 documentary coming on CNBC or MSNBC, can't recall. Saw the commercials for it while watching MotoGP
Friday quali, wow that weather blew in quickly. Like it turned to night.
Watching SQ1, now. That was a crazy wrong place wrong time hit. Not sure I put the bla.e on Alonso, from the few replays given so far.
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November 04, 2023, 03:03 PM
Dwill104
Sprint race was actually pretty exciting.
November 04, 2023, 06:38 PM
Ripley
Interlagos is one of my favorite tracks. Fast and short so traffic is more compressed. Always a threat of rain and, being toward the end of the season, more drama up and down the grid. No Brazilian drivers this year yet the fans, as usual, are pumped.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
November 04, 2023, 10:22 PM
P250UA5
The short track definitely kept it interesting. We'll see how that translates in the race tomorrow
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November 05, 2023, 02:00 PM
P250UA5
Just started the race, what a start
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November 05, 2023, 02:52 PM
220-9er
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Originally posted by P250UA5: Just started the race, what a start
39/71 currently. Yawn. 66/71 still waiting. Other than a huge bummer of a day for any Ferrari PU teams... And a good last couple laps, very close finish for the podium
On to sin city.
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November 05, 2023, 10:21 PM
DanH
It was decent enough, but I've long given up on a great race this year. It's nice to see Aston Martin figured out what was wrong and didn't have to rely on Alonso to carry the entire team.
November 06, 2023, 08:41 AM
Georgeair
Would love to know Perez thoughts for last 12-15 laps.
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Jesus, how can I not find a way past him? My car is way faster, he can't be that tricky or smart can he?
