2022 f1

[OTown]

If you listen to this youll see a few of the drivers were complaining about the grip and a bump at the pit exit. So he could have just been caught out on marbles and a slight bump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5LRyNeueik

[Eride]

Had my first ever F1 experience this weekend, had the chance to shoot all around the with some pretty crazy access to the drivers, paddock, and pit lanes, unfortunately not great access track-side to shoot though so had to get most of the cars images from the stands. Still pinching myself over the overall experience, so cool! Here are a few frames that myself and my buddy were able to grab, mostly from Qualifying, still working through race day frames.

DSC05854 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06075 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06176-2 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06504-2 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06580-3 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06615 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06636-2 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC07158 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC07204 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr

[OTown]

Wow those are some great shots. I am jealous for sure. Thx for the shares

[davidI]

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Wow those are some great shots. I am jealous for sure. Thx for the shares

Agreed. Great pics!! What camera / lenses were you using? How'd you manage to get those close-up driver shots!?

[Darkane]

Gasly really needs a moustache.

[rage2]

+1 on amazing shots! Any more of mclaren ones, particularly Lando’s car?

Would love to get a full res or even raw version so I can make a print! (I’ll pay too haha).

[ganesh]

+2 Awesome pics.
Thanks for sharing.

[davidI]

Scariest start for a while. Happy Zhou is okay but a real shame as he's been driving great the last couple of weekends.

Latifi still looking surprisingly good but race distance won't be easy for him.

[Eride]

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Agreed. Great pics!! What camera / lenses were you using? How'd you manage to get those close-up driver shots!?

Thanks man, shot most of these on a Sony A1 or a7iv using a 50mm for the most part. I was there with one of the teams so had pretty unreal access, only place I wasn't allowed to shoot was inside the garage. Inside the paddock the drivers are all over the place, was actually a little mind blowing how little security there was once you get inside.

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+1 on amazing shots! Any more of mclaren ones, particularly Lando’s car?

Would love to get a full res or even raw version so I can make a print! (I’ll pay too haha).

I do man, let me take a look and grab a few options for you!

[birdman86]

What was the logic behind giving Sainz pole on the restart? I missed it but seemed like Max had the lead right from the line?

[rage2]

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What was the logic behind giving Sainz pole on the restart? I missed it but seemed like Max had the lead right from the line?

The red flag was called before all cars passed the safety car line. Therefore there was no complete grid order, and reverted to the last known point, which was the start.

[danno]

Halo for the win again, when it first came out I wasn’t a fan. But it’s proven multiple time to be a necessary part of the car.

Alonso at spa, grojean in Bahrain, Hamilton at monza
First 3 that come to mind.

[davidI]

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Halo for the win again, when it first came out I wasn’t a fan. But it’s proven multiple time to be a necessary part of the car.

Alonso at spa, grojean in Bahrain, Hamilton at monza
First 3 that come to mind.

Yea, Nissany was almost decapitated in F2 today as well - Halo saved his life for sure. https://talksport.com/sport/motorspo...sh-grand-prix/

[tonytiger55]

Great photos Eride. Thanks for sharing.

That crash was crazy. That halo definitaly necessary part of the car now.
Shame Lord Russell was not allowed to rejoin. He would have won.

[ganesh]

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Great photos Eride. Thanks for sharing.

That crash was crazy. That halo definitaly necessary part of the car now.
Shame Lord Russell was not allowed to rejoin. He would have won.

What was GR thinking? He went to check on the safety of the driver? Does he know how to extract driver safely from the wreckage? Completely dumb move and he cost his team and LH.

[davidI]

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What was GR thinking? He went to check on the safety of the driver? Does he know how to extract driver safely from the wreckage? Completely dumb move and he cost his team and LH.

He looked rather responsible for the accident (I mean, I'd chalk it up as a racing incident but when Gasly backed off it looked like GR went pretty hard left into Zhou) and had lost a tire himself. Not sure if his PU had shut off as well. I think it was more the commentators playing up the idea of him being able to continue in the race more than any initial expectation from GR or Mercedes.

Often, the drivers also know better than the volunteer marshals as well. I mean, the marshals are briefed/trained but a lot of them still do stupid isht in the heat of the moment. Even if GR just reminded them not to touch Zhou until the medical car arrived it might have helped.

[rage2]

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What was GR thinking? He went to check on the safety of the driver? Does he know how to extract driver safely from the wreckage? Completely dumb move and he cost his team and LH.

I guess he genuinely cares.

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[killramos]

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He looked rather responsible for the accident (I mean, I'd chalk it up as a racing incident but when Gasly backed off it looked like GR went pretty hard left into Zhou) and had lost a tire himself. Not sure if his PU had shut off as well. I think it was more the commentators playing up the idea of him being able to continue in the race more than any initial expectation from GR or Mercedes.

Often, the drivers also know better than the volunteer marshals as well. I mean, the marshals are briefed/trained but a lot of them still do stupid isht in the heat of the moment. Even if GR just reminded them not to touch Zhou until the medical car arrived it might have helped.

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What was GR thinking? He went to check on the safety of the driver? Does he know how to extract driver safely from the wreckage? Completely dumb move and he cost his team and LH.

They aren’t going to win the championship anyway. Might as well bank some points as the team that aren’t complete dirtbags.

[tonytiger55]

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What was GR thinking? He went to check on the safety of the driver? Does he know how to extract driver safely from the wreckage? Completely dumb move and he cost his team and LH.

I don't think its always a case of thinking to be fair. We react and instinct takes over. Just as we pull over then someone has a accident on local roadways.
Also drivers know how to remove themselves from a vehicle, they wear protective overalls too. Had the car caught fire, George might have been the closest person in protective clothing. As DavidI mentioned, volunteer marshalls are just that.

I wonder if any part of Zhous helmet hit the gravel as he was upside down..