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jordan210

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  • Feb 7, 2024
  • #36
The exposed carbon looks has been so over done last few years. Maybe F1 should have a rule that x amount of the car has to be painted
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 7, 2024
  • #37
Paul Anthony said:
This is going to be the worst year for car liveries I can remember.

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Im not enamoured by any
 
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Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 7, 2024
  • #38
jordan210 said:
The exposed carbon looks has been so over done last few years. Maybe F1 should have a rule that x amount of the car has to be painted
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I agree, I understand they all want to save weight but there's got to be a better way. All this bare carbon is just so bland and uninspiring.

Meanwhile, WEC has a grid full of really bright, vivid liveries.
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 7, 2024
  • #39
Any thoughts for this season lads?
 

Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 7, 2024
  • #40
Saddlebrains said:
Any thoughts for this season lads?
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Really want to see a McLaren on the top step of the podium at some point, that's all I ask.
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 21, 2024
  • #41
Day 1 of testing and that Red Bull looks a joke again already ffs
 
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SkyBlueSoul

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  • Feb 21, 2024
  • #42
Saddlebrains said:
Day 1 of testing and that Red Bull looks a joke again already ffs
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wingy

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  • Feb 21, 2024
  • #43
He looks enthralled with the "request" I must say!
 

hill83

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  • Feb 21, 2024
  • #44
Season over already
 

SkyBlueSoul

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  • Feb 21, 2024
  • #45
Even the sandbagging/engine modes/fuel level caveats can't cover up how good that looked. Running 140+ laps with seemingly no issues is ominous as well.

My main worry is that Red Bull get 1-2 for the first 10 races or so while Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes take points off each other behind them. Even if they eventually catch up and take some race wins after that it will probably be too late.
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 21, 2024
  • #46
If it's as dominant as it looks il be switching off
 

hill83

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #47
Red Bull broke

EVERYBODY BACK IN
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #48
The only semblance of hope is Ferraris long run pace looks fast and stable instead of eating its tyres for a change
 

Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #49
Apparently the inside view from engineers is Red Bull may be as much as a second ahead.

Yeah, if that's the case I think I'll come back when the new rules kick in.
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #50
Paul Anthony said:
Apparently the inside view from engineers is Red Bull may be as much as a second ahead.

Yeah, if that's the case I think I'll come back when the new rules kick in.
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If so then I really do think that will be me

At least when Merc were that far ahead at the start of the turbo hybrid era Rosberg and Hamilton were neck and neck

Perez will be left floundering again and Max on a Sunday stroll


I've just stuck £20 on Red Bull to win all 24
 
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Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #51
Saddlebrains said:
If so then I really do think that will be me

At least when Merc were that far ahead at the start of the turbo hybrid era Rosberg and Hamilton were neck and neck

Perez will be left floundering again and Max on a Sunday stroll


I've just stuck £20 on Red Bull to win all 24
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Think a lot of people would be in that boat as well.

Hopefully it's just engineer talk, teams downplaying their chances ahead of the season, but it really wouldn't surprise me if it was genuine. If it is, I think it's going to be a massive shock to the likes of Liberty, especially if the tv audiences start towards a steep downward trend.
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #52
Paul Anthony said:
Think a lot of people would be in that boat as well.

Hopefully it's just engineer talk, teams downplaying their chances ahead of the season, but it really wouldn't surprise me if it was genuine. If it is, I think it's going to be a massive shock to the likes of Liberty, especially if the tv audiences start towards a steep downward trend.
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Ferrari seem to be the only ones anywhere near RB in race pace. Their race pace looked very impressive today. Lets hope so
 
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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #53
Paul Anthony said:
Think a lot of people would be in that boat as well.

Hopefully it's just engineer talk, teams downplaying their chances ahead of the season, but it really wouldn't surprise me if it was genuine. If it is, I think it's going to be a massive shock to the likes of Liberty, especially if the tv audiences start towards a steep downward trend.
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Where a budget cap and fixing rules in place is a really bad idea - restricts teams' ability to catch up, and if you don't change the regs so it saves money, there's little chance of innovation from somewhere.

I mean, a budget cap not a bad idea in principle, but given it was supposed to be to help ensure a full grid, they do their best to stop other teams joining said grid, and they're all owned by manufacturers anyway so it hasn't even allowed for teams like Williams to stay competitive.
 
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SkyBlueSoul

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  • Feb 22, 2024
  • #54
I'll be tuning in for Bahrain (seeing as it's on a Saturday afternoon and we're not playing) and assess from that. McLaren being part of a 3-way fight for the podium behind RB will keep me interested for a few races at least I reckon.
 
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jordan210

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #55
Friendly reminder that the first race is on Saturday not Sunday
 
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Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #56
jordan210 said:
Friendly reminder that the first race is on Saturday not Sunday
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I just know that's going to end up throwing my whole week out of synch
 

SkyBlueSoul

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #57
Paul Anthony said:
I just know that's going to end up throwing my whole week out of synch
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Add in us playing on Friday as well, everything is -1
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #58
I didnt see this coming

I know its only 2 practice sessions but Red Bull being half a second off Mercedes.....
 

Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #59
Saddlebrains said:
I didnt see this coming

I know its only 2 practice sessions but Red Bull being half a second off Mercedes.....
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Mercedes looks a completely different car to the last two years, much smoother. Rear traction definitely improved.

Not been the cleanest day for Red Bull, but I'll be shocked if there's not more in that car than they've shown today.
 
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Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #60


Announced he was cleared yesterday, now someone's leaked the evidence.
 
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wingy

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #61
Paul Anthony said:


Announced he was cleared yesterday, now someone's leaked the evidence.
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War of the pitlane or sexes?
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #62
Someones 100% got it in for Horner aint they
 
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Frostie

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #63
Saddlebrains said:
Someones 100% got it in for Horner aint they
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SkyBlueSoul

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #64
Saddlebrains said:
Someones 100% got it in for Horner aint they
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There's supposedly a lot of paddock talk about Marko and Horner being at loggerheads since Mateschitz died, mainly because Mateschitz supported Horner and was almost a safety blanket. With him gone Marko is positioning himself for the top job.

Not saying it was him but if they're looking for someone with access to all the evidence and a motive...
 
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Paul Anthony

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #65
SkyBlueSoul said:
There's supposedly a lot of paddock talk about Marko and Horner being at loggerheads since Mateschitz died, mainly because Mateschitz supported Horner and was almost a safety blanket. With him gone Marko is positioning himself for the top job.

Not saying it was him but if they're looking for someone with access to all the evidence and a motive...
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I've also read that the original story was broken by a Verstappen source within the Dutch media, which seems to correlate with the whole power struggle theory.

I'm not saying I'd miss Horner if he were to jump/be pushed (hoist with his own petard?), but my god, the mere thought of Marko being the boss of that team is enough to make my blood boil. I already can't stand them and with THAT guy in charge, it's just a massive PR disaster waiting to happen.
 
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Grendel

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  • Feb 29, 2024
  • #66
Frostie said:
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Love isn’t always on time
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Mar 1, 2024
  • #67
Paul Anthony said:
I've also read that the original story was broken by a Verstappen source within the Dutch media, which seems to correlate with the whole power struggle theory.

I'm not saying I'd miss Horner if he were to jump/be pushed (hoist with his own petard?), but my god, the mere thought of Marko being the boss of that team is enough to make my blood boil. I already can't stand them and with THAT guy in charge, it's just a massive PR disaster waiting to happen.
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Yep, open secret in the paddock apparently that it was Jos who leaked it to his mate at De Telegraaf in Holland....
 
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hamertime

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  • Mar 1, 2024
  • #68
Not looking good for Christian Horny, maybe we need some songs for him for support…
 

SkyBlueSoul

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  • Mar 1, 2024
  • #69
Savouring this pre-quali excitement until Red Bull take it away
 
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SkyBlueSoul

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  • Mar 2, 2024
  • #70
I like the fact they've made DRS available after one lap, seemingly in response to Max only taking 2 laps to get more than 1 sec ahead.
 
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