Would love a Ferrari or Merc win but I think Max will win, Leclerc second, Perez third.
James did have a certain glint in his eye when asked about the upgrades though...
James did have a certain glint in his eye when asked about the upgrades though…
...would be great if Mercedes rolled out a Red Bull style sidepod - Horner would self-combust!! 🤣🤣🤣
Let’s see… maybe Max and Charles have an epic ding-dong like 2019, then in the closing stages Max dives up the inside of Charles into Copse sending them both out, Horner complains about Charles turning in on Max, Sainz has an off day and winds up in the minor points, Perez’s engine blows up, and it’s a Russell-Hamilton-Norris podium, track invasion, etc etc. That’s all definitely going to happen.
the-muffin-man
…would be great if Mercedes rolled out a Red Bull style sidepod – Horner would self-combust!!
😀
As an aside, apparently Williams are bringing a big upgrade for Albon's car, Chris Medland saying it's apparently following the RB concept.
That’s all definitely going to happen
oh i hope so, my wife will be wearing her "I love Norris" t-shirt just incase...
Verstappen seems to have done a great job of surrounding himself with bell ends.
At least it's easy to spot who the bad guys are
Horner complains about Charles turning in on Max
God this would be delicious.
It's really not cool to call out Max Verstappen with regard Nelson Piquet's abhorrent comments.
and it’s a Russell-Hamilton-Norris podium, track invasion, etc etc. That’s all definitely going to happen.
This would be quite something wouldn't it?
God this would be delicious.
Well, he’s already got form from Portugal 2020, but Hypocrisy Popcorn tastes better when it comes from a higher-profile incident 🙂
It’s really not cool to call out Max Verstappen with regard Nelson Piquet’s abhorrent comments
Eh?
It’s really not cool to call out Max Verstappen with regard Nelson Piquet’s abhorrent comments.
Couple of quotes form an article on the BBC:
Piquet said he "made no defence" of the remarks, but added the term he used "is one that has widely and historically been used colloquially in Brazilian Portuguese as a synonym for 'guy' or 'person' and was never intended to offend".
So he'd use the same term for a white 'guy' as well then....
Sources in F1 have said that Piquet, who won the 1981, 1983 and 1987 world titles, will not be allowed back into an F1 paddock following his comments.
and
Red Bull, whose driver Max Verstappen is the partner of Piquet's daughter Kelly, have not commented.
F1 is taking it seriously, but Red Bull not so much. I think it's ok to call out MV until he or his team distances themselves from Piquets comment.
Piquet said he “made no defence” of the remarks, but added the term he used “is one that has widely and historically been used colloquially in Brazilian Portuguese as a synonym for ‘guy’ or ‘person’ and was never intended to offend”.
Ah, “I make no defence, but my defence is blah blah blah.”
Classic use of the “asshole’s but” gambit: the bit before the “but” is where you should have stopped if it was truly what you meant, and the bit after the “but” is what reveals the asshole that you undoubtedly are.
I’m (regrettably) kind of impressed that three WDCs counts for nothing when it comes to shutting the door on racists. Fair play. But then I guess when you’ve taken over the reins from Bernie and Max you’ve got a bit of PR to do.
Anyway, what are the predictions for the race?
The fastest car/driver will start at the front. Strategy will be important. Especially for drivers starting from behind - they need to go faster than the cars in front of them or they will finish behind so their strategy needs to focus on driving really fast and passing the cars in front of them. For the cars starting in front, they need to adopt strategies of finishing the race as fast as they can - the faster the race, the fewer chances the guys behind have to pass them. Also, luck and reliability might affect results so it's difficult to make predictions.
Jesus thols2!
Spoiler alert next time please.
😀
but added the term he used “is one that has widely and historically been used colloquially in Brazilian Portuguese as a synonym for ‘guy’ or ‘person’ and was never intended to offend”.
It's the sort of word that needs much context, 'sometimes' it's what Nelson says, ie a bit of bantz, but not in the way he used it. It's a lot like the other N word that's similar, black inner city kids can use it about other black inner city kids. Ex F1 drivers about current F1 drivers who are rivals with his daughter's partner...not so much.
The fastest car/driver will start at the front. Strategy will be important. Especially for drivers starting from behind – they need to go faster than the cars in front of them or they will finish behind so their strategy needs to focus on driving really fast and passing the cars in front of them. For the cars starting in front, they need to adopt strategies of finishing the race as fast as they can – the faster the race, the fewer chances the guys behind have to pass them. Also, luck and reliability might affect results so it’s difficult to make predictions.
You forgot the 'and the safety car will come out, bring everyone back together and whoever was lucky enough to pit at the right time gets a higher position'.
whoever was lucky enough to pit at the right time gets a higher position
This can be amended if required.
Yeah, yeah… but WILL IT RAIN? 🙂
The fastest car/driver will start at the front…
Basically it’s down to whoever does the best sportsing on the day…
Basically it’s down to whoever does the best sportsing on the day…
This is very funny!
Any comment from Max about racism in sport?
Any comment from Max about racism in sport?
Nope
Nelson isn't the only one saying weird things
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/bernie-ecclestone-says-putin-first-24359917.amp
Yep, F1 seems to attract some characters with an odd perspective on world events.
andrewh
Nelson isn’t the only one saying weird things
Jesus what a ****wit.
I wonder if Bernie's been let out of his home recently by accident as he seems to have had a lot to say and most of it quite a notch up from his usual incomprehensible nonsense. The stuff about Hamilton was just a bit crass, whereas the views on Putin are unfathomable. Utter ****.
Did everyone else miss the 'Adrian Newey nearly killed in cycling accident ' episode last year?
Fell off his bike on holiday in Croatia, fractured skull. Had tk be flown back to the UK for surgery (not sure if on his brain or just his skull)
Happened just before Turkey last year but the first I've heard of it
Nope.
I see Max has come out in support of Lewis's racism comments
I see Max has come out in support of Lewis’s racism comments
Seriously? Or supporting Lewis lol
Hang on, I've reread that- it makes sense now! He's supporting Lewis's comments against racism? I thought you meant he was supporting the racist comments against Lewis lol
Well I for one am completely surprised by this change in direction
https://the-race.com/formula-1/major-williams-update-in-the-direction-of-red-bull-revealed/
I’ve reread that- it makes sense now! He’s supporting Lewis’s comments against racism? I thought you meant he was supporting the racist comments against Lewis lol
Yeah I didn't word it very well 😂
If you weren't convinced about Piquet before...
(This is from the same interview)
He was asked about Keke winning the title in the 80s and Piquet responded that Keke was absolute shit, just like his son. And the only reason Nico won his title was because the “neguinho” was getting ****ed in the ass a bit more that year so he wasn’t focused on racing.
https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/voppzk/piquet_about_hamilton_losing_to_rosbergneguinho/
What a vile little man
Anyone else trying to listen to FP1 on BBC and its got the wrong radio feed? BBC London, which isn't good!
Just thinking the same - I keep hitting refresh! 🙂
At least it's not just me! I've been refreshing and opening and closing the app! Bizarre...
Well they've taken down the BBC London feed at least - silence is better than that!
EDIT: Nope, it's back
I'm glad it isn't just me, clicked expecting idle F1 wet practice chat, and got Amy Winehouse doing a cover of Valerie by the Zutons...
Boss is out so I've logged into my NowTV account! 🙂
f1 sounds on bbc working now, but year looks like it was down
You didn't miss much/anything - they hardly went out.
Don't forget for those who can get to a TV, the full coverage is on C4 this weekend. That includes practice sessions I think - FP1 was definitely on, as I watched it.
Ooh, I forgot that!