2024 Formula 1 Season Thread

[dammage79]

Gotta think Yuki Tsunoda isn't long for a seat in F1. Yeah he may have a point in being pissed at the team, but he's not good enough to be doing all the pouty things he does.

And with Lawson in the wings waiting...

[KelVarnsen]

Just an idea.

Steiner replaces Horner starting at the Saudi Arabian GP. Then at the Australian GP Hülkenberg replaces Perez.

Hülkenberg wins the final 22 races of the year to win the championship.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

Just an idea.

Steiner replaces Horner starting at the Saudi Arabian GP. Then at the Australian GP Hülkenberg replaces Perez.

Hülkenberg wins the final 22 races of the year to win the championship.

It would be funnier if that happened just before Emilia Romagna. Because Niiiicooooo Huuuuuulkenberg would set the record for most starts without a win the same season he became world champion.

Seriously though, you have to think that if Red Bull ditches Horner he has a new job like 15 minutes later.

[DoubleK]

Just finished re-watching the race.

My random thoughts:

Stroll got done dirty at the start.

Lol Alpine.

Thought Lewis would have done better based on his performance in FP.

McLaren needs to find some one lap performance, that may keep them closer to Ferrari, they are clear #3 IMO.

Am I nuts, but was it not extremely risky for RBR to pit both cars for softs at the end of the race? I thought that was a bold strategy call.

Seeing Perez drive through the field must be terrifying for the other teams. It's race 1 and they don't have a chance.

If I'm RBR do I divert resources to build a b-spec package for Singapore?

[KelVarnsen]

RBR has other worries right now

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

It would be funnier if that happened just before Emilia Romagna. Because Niiiicooooo Huuuuuulkenberg would set the record for most starts without a win the same season he became world champion.

Seriously though, you have to think that if Red Bull ditches Horner he has a new job like 15 minutes later.

So Steiner now, Hulk later? I’m on board.

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Am I nuts, but was it not extremely risky for RBR to pit both cars for softs at the end of the race? I thought that was a bold strategy call?

I seem to recall hearing they had no new hards left.

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[KelVarnsen]

Did Hamilton going to Ferrari break F1?

FIA President is under investigation now.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/68465516

[FurnaceFace]

Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE

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[KelVarnsen]

I've always wanted F1 to race at Rainbow Road...
https://www.autosport.com/general/ne...port/10581414/

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

I've always wanted F1 to race at Rainbow Road...
https://www.autosport.com/general/ne...port/10581414/

This season would be way more interesting if whoever was in last place could get a blue shell by driving into a giant question mark.

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

This season would be way more interesting if whoever was in last place could get a blue shell by driving into a giant question mark.

I can see Ocon doing this

Or Gasly

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

I can see Ocon doing this

Or Gasly

To each other?

Would have to be a red shell then.

[KelVarnsen]

It would be exactly what I expect from Alpine tbh

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Gotta think Yuki Tsunoda isn't long for a seat in F1. Yeah he may have a point in being pissed at the team, but he's not good enough to be doing all the pouty things he does.

And with Lawson in the wings waiting...

Eddie calling it as it is.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3fF0...E1MWVjZGVmZQ==

[Fuzz]

A mediocre driver retaining a seat in F1 because of money? Well I've never heard such a thing! Next thing you know Eddie is going to tell us Lance Stroll is only still driving because of nepotism! Wild stuff.

[KelVarnsen]

Yeah Eddie is just pointing out the obvious. He just wants the attention.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Bagor

Eddie calling it as it is.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3fF0...E1MWVjZGVmZQ==

Interesting to me that Honda would still have that much pull given how close we are to 2026. My impression was that the Red Bull Powertrains/Honda breakup was Honda's idea....

[ben voyonsdonc]

I think Yuki shows a lot of flashes of being a pretty good driver but he can be quite immature and undisciplined which will limit his progress within the sport. There is no chance of him ever being on the big team.