2024 f1

[rage2]

Well that race pace is real lol. See you in 2025? haha

[shakalaka]

Just more of the same. If I was smart I'd stop watching now, but I am apparently a sucker for pain and punishment. FML.

[shakalaka]

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That's what I am hoping.
Called Chinook yesterday and they said that they are expecting a line up and normally it starts at 8 am they said.
There is no way I can line up at 8 and wait for the doors to open at 10.

Have you seen online? Merc ones are readily available.

https://www.lego.com/en-ca/product/m...formance-42171

I am thinking about one but after their performance today, I am not sure they deserve it. Lol

Also it seems the same thing is $395 on the official AMG site and about a $100 cheaper LEGO. Don’t know why that would be the case.

https://shop-int.mercedesamgf1.com/p...-e-performance

[phreezee]

The only thing different from last year is Perez is actually finishing 2nd.
Pecking order is clear, and the only real battle is between McLaren and Mercedes for 3rd place.
See you in 2025.

[flipstah]

Was more disappointed with the RB VISA performance given that they have the best livery

[killramos]

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Moment of truth. Testing has consistently shown RBR being 1/2 second ahead in race pace, and a whopping 1.2s ahead at the tail end of their long runs. Basically zero tire deg. If that proves true today, we're done for the season lol.

"Nothing wrong with that, its good for the sport, totally doesn't ruin it for everyone at all

F1 Is Awesome and has never been better"

-RBR Apologists, probably

[Team_Mclaren]

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The only thing different from last year is Perez is actually finishing 2nd.
Pecking order is clear, and the only real battle is between McLaren and Mercedes for 3rd place.
See you in 2025.

Perez finsihed 2nd last year.... in Bahrain and Championship.

And Ferrari are not a lot quicker than Merc or Mclaren. At least the F2 grid is interesting again this year.

[phreezee]

Perez actually won 2 races, and finished 2nd only 4 times in 22 races in 2023. He needs to earn a seat somewhere and I think he will do better this year with this car
It was shocking that Lewis was even in striking distance in the WDC near the end of 2023.

Leclerc's Q2 time was better than Max's pole time, so I don't think it's close with Mercedes and McLaren.
Sainz also has something to prove this year, so I'm willing to bet on Ferrari winning #2 in the WCC this year.

[ganesh]

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Have you seen online? Merc ones are readily available.

https://www.lego.com/en-ca/product/m...formance-42171

I am thinking about one but after their performance today, I am not sure they deserve it. Lol

Also it seems the same thing is $395 on the official AMG site and about a $100 cheaper LEGO. Don’t know why that would be the case.

https://shop-int.mercedesamgf1.com/p...-e-performance

Yeah I ordered mine from Lego and it is shipped.
I noticed the same Merc wants $100 more for the same. Not going to do that.

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Well that race pace is real lol. See you in 2025? haha

Yep. This is going to be another painful season.

[davidI]

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Was more disappointed with the RB VISA performance given that they have the best livery

Yea, my Grid Rival and F1 Fantasy were banking on them being decent...

Yuki's hot head didn't help. If he'd given Daniel the position sooner I think he could have caught KMag at the end.

[ganesh]

First Casualty of the season , Alphine Technical Director.
Who is next ? Horner? or Jos getting banned from paddock

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

As an RBR fan, this season will still be a bore fest up front, but I look forward to the rest of the grid.

[pheoxs]

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As an RBR fan, this season will still be a bore fest up front, but I look forward to the rest of the grid.

Aren't you looking forward to every race the non stop spam of the longest winning streak ever!

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

I said this during the Hamilton era, and it's still true now. Watching one team dominate isn't entertaining.

[ganesh]

So now FIA President is under investigation,

https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-pr...ed-race-result

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Interesting piece from the-race on Alpine's struggles.

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/w...aos-yet-again/

TL;DR:
- lightweight crash protection design failed in testing, had to add a bunch of reinforcement to the chassis so now it's heavy
- Aero problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine down 20HP to the rest of the field

No easy fixes here, especially the chassis. Don't expect a McLaren-style midseason turnaround.

[flipstah]

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Interesting piece from the-race on Alpine's struggles.

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/w...aos-yet-again/

TL;DR:
- lightweight crash protection design failed in testing, had to add a bunch of reinforcement to the chassis so now it's heavy
- Aero problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine down 20HP to the rest of the field

No easy fixes here, especially the chassis. Don't expect a McLaren-style midseason turnaround.

Alpine 100 Race Plan might take a while lol. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...jbuzsDTzw.html

[Xtrema]

What's everyone's take on Max taking Hamilton's seat in Mercedes next year?

Just empty threat to get Horner out or real substance behind the rumor?

[ganesh]

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What's everyone's take on Max taking Hamilton's seat in Mercedes next year?

Just empty threat to get Horner out or real substance behind the rumor?

I think it is empty threat. I don't know what Jos is trying to do. Unless he wants to become TP.
If Adrian has a exit clause in his contract that is tied to Horner I don't know why Jos/ Dutch RBR group wants Horner to leave.

Personally I would like to see Kimi Antonelli takes Hamilton's seat at Merc.

[JordanEG6]

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What's everyone's take on Max taking Hamilton's seat in Mercedes next year?

Just empty threat to get Horner out or real substance behind the rumor?

I can't see any driver leave the best team with the best car on the grid just because of some leaked screen caps. I don't know what Jos' end game is here. Merc, at best, is in contention for 3rd place this year.