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04-24-2022, 01:38 PM | #271 | |
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Albon looked competent at Red Bull and I'm just not sure that tells us anything. Whereas I think McLaren is a good team, but not a team that makes a driver look obviously better than he is. Strictly from a curiosity standpoint, I'd like to see Tsunoda at McLaren because I think it would do a lot to demonstrate how good he truly is. And frankly I just don't understand McLaren's patience w/ Ricciardo. Apart from the 1-2 races/yr where he looks good for some reason, he's just...there. I don't understand what they see in him. Especially when I think we've watched Norris get better and better there and develop right in front of them while Ricciardo just continues to be the cock-tease he's been his entire career. |
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04-24-2022, 01:40 PM | #272 | |
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I actually like the grit used at a couple of tracks. **** up and go off track and you flatspot the shit outta your tires. Forced to pit, but at least doesn't result in a red car. I know a lot of people complained about it, but I like it better than gravel. Both are pretty unforgiving. Maybe just have a gravel trap the width of a car, then grit. |
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04-24-2022, 01:57 PM | #273 | |
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I'm really interested to see how Tsunoda progresses this year. He's an intriguing driver. Unfortunately I expected a lot more from AT this year. Yeah, I think this is kind of a now or never year for Ric. I wouldn't be surprised if his replacement is announced at the break. If he continues to under perform that it. |
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04-24-2022, 02:02 PM | #274 | |
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04-24-2022, 02:09 PM | #275 |
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Wish Ted's Notebook session weren't region restricted.
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04-24-2022, 03:53 PM | #276 |
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In that video where F1 announced the race in Las Vegas, Ricciardo said he was thinking about retiring after this year but the Vegas race may have changed his mind. His contract with McLaren runs out after next season. He definitely seems to have lost his edge so far this year.
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05-06-2022, 01:00 PM | #277 |
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I've been watching the first practice in Miami and the track looks pretty tight, turns 13-16 look like they might be a nightmare during qualifying and it's hot. 120 degrees on the track right now.
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05-06-2022, 08:14 PM | #278 | |
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Slick surface too...be a shame if a Ferrari takes out a mermaid or ends up in the pretend marina. |
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05-06-2022, 08:17 PM | #279 |
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Heading to Miami in the morning. Will be in Turn 1 North Grandstand. This is a weird track but I’m pumped.
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05-06-2022, 08:51 PM | #280 |
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05-08-2022, 08:44 AM | #281 |
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They should move the F1 in Miami to St. Pete. N o need to have artificial water pumped in temporarily. The city has been doing the Indy race for years. Have a good track along the water with the big buildings, yachts, sailboats and open water that looks goof on TV.
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05-08-2022, 09:00 AM | #282 | |
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05-08-2022, 11:16 AM | #283 |
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Oh hell yeah, didn’t know we had an F1 thread here!
Today is a huge day for F1 in the US. As superficial, pretentious, and influencer-y as the Miami GP looks to be, this is finishing the job that has been started over the last couple years in increasing popularity for the sport in the states. It was evident at the US GP in Austin last year. Now we’ve got a race on ABC! |
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05-08-2022, 11:21 AM | #284 |
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Drivers moaning about the track surface:
https://www.planetf1.com/news/proces...track-surface/ This weekend marks Formula 1’s first visit to Miami and while the race has been hyped up, it may turn out to be more of a damp squib than a thriller. Although the 57-lap grand prix will start with championship leader Charles Leclerc lining up ahead of Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen, unless those behind make a move off the line, that may be it. The reason being any driver going off the racing line will pay a heavy price due to the “not F1 standards” track surface that has absolutely no grip and a lot of rubble to go with it. |
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05-08-2022, 12:28 PM | #285 |
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Hehe. Who's not surprised Tom Brady and Lewis Hamilton are paired up for the cameras during pre-race.
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