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Just watched the Dutch GP this evening (Monday). I thought it was a snoozer, and found myself skipping ahead repeatedly. Can I assume that I’m not the only one who has real difficulty understanding the Irish woman who does commentary from time-to-time? I find myself straining to make out what she’s saying. They keep using her, so I guess most people watching the telecast can understand her just fine. _______________________________________________________ despite them | |||
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Subtitles __________________ "Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician." -Jeff Cooper | |||
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Bernie Collins, I find her insights pretty good & I must just be good with some accents because I don't find her hard to understand at all. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Yeah, not particularly exciting but that track never was going to be a good one for these cars. Nice to see Lando continuing to perform, a little weird Oscar was so off pace. Of course Jos continuing to show his ass in the wake of that weekend. I think he may have a higher opinion of himself than warranted, absent the superstar son. And for Bernie, I'll take the difficulty of translating their version of English in my head to have someone other than more of the other talking heads on Sky delivering comments and insight from an experienced perspective instead of just a sideline reporter's. You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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Why don’t you fix your little problem and light this candle |
Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season and will compete from the Italian Grand Prix alongside Alex Albon. He will use the race number #43. Franco is a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy and made his FP1 debut in this year’s FW46 at the British Grand Prix. His F2 campaign this year has seen him secure a race win in Imola and podiums in the Barcelona and Austria Feature races, as well as seven further points-scoring outings. The 21-year-old will become the 49th Grand Prix driver for Williams Racing*, is the first Argentine driver in F1 for 23 years and the second Argentine to drive for the British outfit, following his countryman Carlos Reutemann. The team would like to take the opportunity to thank Logan Sargeant for his hard work and contribution over the past two seasons. He has competed in 36 Grands Prix and, at the US GP last year, became the first American driver to score an F1 point since Michael Andretti 30 years prior. Logan will remain in the Williams family and we will support him to continue his racing career. Franco Colapinto: “It is an honour to be making my Formula 1 debut with Williams – this is what dreams are made of. "The team has such amazing history and a mission to get back to the front which I can’t wait to be part of. "Coming into F1 mid-season will be an enormous learning curve but I am up for the challenge, and I’m fully focused on working as hard as I can with Alex and the team to make it a success.” James Vowles, Team Principal: “To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives Williams the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season. "We have just brought a large upgrade to the car and need to maximise every points-scoring opportunity in a remarkably tight midfield battle. "We also believe in investing in our young drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy, and Franco is getting a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate what he is capable of across the final nine rounds of the season. "This is undoubtedly incredibly tough on Logan, who has given his all throughout his time with Williams, and we want to thank him for all his hard work and positive attitude. "Logan remains a talented driver and we will support him to continue his racing career for the future. I know that Franco has great speed and huge potential, and we look forward to seeing what he can do in Formula 1.” *based on points -scoring F1 race competitors since the formation of Williams in 1977 as an F1 Constructor. Link This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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The problem I have understanding Bernie Collins is that they need to turn up her mic a bit. Her volume is lower than the others and that makes it harder for me to get through her accent. Say what you want about Crofty, but I never have any problem hearing and understanding him. | |||
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Good for Colapinto, we'll see how he does. But, this seems a bit of a slap on Antonelli, who seems to be thought as taking either the Williams or Mercedes seat for 2025. Toto also said [IIRC] that Mick really should get another shot, in the Williams. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Yeah, all indications had been Kimi Antonelli would get his F1 feet wet at Williams this year. Probably has something to do with Lew's 2025 Merc seat being available, politics and playing one's card close to the vest. A rock and a hard place for Williams. With two USA races left, Logan had to present a problem. And Bernie Collins, yes, hard to gather what she says. Heavy accent, kinda mumbles and not all that assertive. She may know what she's talking about but needs to be forceful. TBH Karun Chandhok's technical commentary may be the most useful. Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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Kimi Antonelli is getting his FP1 ride at Monza with Mercedes. | |||
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FP1 sure. Colapinto is getting a race seat for the remainder of the season. Seems a much more useful experience over a few FP1 sessions. Edit: bit more insight on the swap https://www.formula1.com/en/la...9FpK122kaYg3Pj4fdnAK Williams wanted Lawson, but RBR didn't want to give him up. Mick wasn't a contender. Nothing in there about Antonelli being in the running for it. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Colapinto is also in the Williams Junior Program that has depressingly produced Nicholas Latifi and Logan Sergeant. This could end up being a test to see if their program is worth wasting money on. | |||
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Saw that Haas got held up in leaving for Monza due to some debt collectors showing up at Zandvoort after the Dutch GP. Something about monies owed and unpaid after Haas cancelled their sponsorship deal from a company out of Russia. Rather embarrassing and poorly timed, especially considering the recent termination of Stewart-Haas' NASCAR operations. Does make one wonder if Gene Haas has enough financial resources to keep his F1 operation afloat. -MG | |||
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I swear I had something for this |
I put up the story on the last page. It all stems back to Haas keeping Dimitri Mazepin's money after Russia invaded Ukraine. There was a settlement between the two and Haas missed the payment, so Uralkali demanded the cars be impounded after the race until confirmation of the first payment was made. Everything's clear and on its way to Monza, unlike Logan Sergeant. | |||
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Maybe this is how Andretti gets in the door? The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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I swear I had something for this |
Aiden Millward's video reminded me of a few things. One of them is Toto wants Antonelli to finish the entire F2 season before putting him in a F1 car, and Vowels also doesn't want other team's test drivers on loan. | |||
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Thanks for the details. Missed that post, I did. -MG | |||
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Monza FP1: Good to see Sauber having some pace. VB77 topped the board for a bit, hope that follow through to Sunday. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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A nice explanation from James Vowles on his driver change: https://racer.com/2024/08/30/v...r-lawson-schumacher/
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Red Bull looked sketchy in P2, really BAD in P3. As if they're seriously missing Newey, perhaps? Norris is clearly on a high right now. -MG | |||
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Voles was using his best diplomatic skills but what he said about Mick was true, if a bit direct. I guess he didn’t want to get the Germans in the crowd, and at Mercedes, pissed. I hope there will be a higher degradation level tomorrow so the racing is good. The speeds are so close. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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