Formula 1

[Localhorst86]

Pretty much as expected, Daniel Ricciardo is leaving McLaren.

 

[Pleng]

A lot of grid penalties this race.

These engine/gearbox penalties were introduced as a cost-saving measure. Now the budget cap has been introduced the restrictions seem somewhat superfluous and need to be ditched.

 

[Alexander1970]

Any Opponents for Verstappen this Year ?

Ferrari seems a little "confused"....probably had too long summer holidays ?
Ok, they had a very brave strategy, that's ok, when you're almost 100 points behind in the championship, you can take a risk...

 

[Pleng]

A lot of grid penalties this race.

These engine/gearbox penalties were introduced as a cost-saving measure. Now the budget cap has been introduced the restrictions seem somewhat superfluous and need to be ditched.

Apparently not a single driver on the grid started the race on Sunday where they qualified on Saturday.

This rule won't be dropped, though. While it may have started out as a cost saving measure it's now a cheap way for F1 to generate "exciting" races. In the same way they can't bring themselves to drop DRS even though vehicles are able to follow much more closely now.

 

[Localhorst86]

The F1 contract recognition board has now ruled unanimously that Oscar Piastri has a valid contract with McLaren, not with Alpine.

And the Oscar goes to McLaren. Alpine have stated they will not fight the decision, they will now have to keep looking for a second driver for next season.

 

[AmandaRose]

Welcome to the greatest motor racing team in history Oscar. You better do better than Daniel did though.

 

[Alexander1970]

Today´s Question:

How many Tires NEEDS a Formula 1 Car in 2022 ?

 

[AmandaRose]

Today´s Question:

How many Tires NEEDS a Formula 1 Car in 2022 ?

No the question should be how many times in a season can Ferrari fuck up their pit stops?

 

[AncientBoi]

I think it depends on how aggressive the driver is with them nowadays. And then theres idiots like me.. I mean people throwing nails on the track.

 

[Localhorst86]

Today´s Question:

How many Tires NEEDS a Formula 1 Car in 2022 ?

Usually 4.

One on the front left, one on the front right, another one on the rear right. They also usually put another one on the rear left, but sometimes they try to do without.

 

[Alexander1970]

Usually 4.

One on the front left, one on the front right, another one on the rear right. They also usually put another one on the rear left, but sometimes they try to do without.

Now I understand,what´s PLAN C for the Ferrari Strategy:

C - THREE Tires...

Maybe they should switch to PLAN B (x2) or PLAN A (x4) next Race....

 

[Alexander1970]

March 31,2022


As predicted:

Porsche buys 50 percent of Red Bull

Background: Porsche AG and Red Bull GmbH have to report their joint project to the antitrust authorities - also in 20 countries outside Europe. In Morocco, such an application is subject to the obligation to publish, which means that the deal, which has been kept secret for a long time, has probably finally been fixed.

https://www.krone.at/2771194
(german)

https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/...porsche-einstieg-bei-red-bull-fix-f1-2022-vw/
(german)

The deal between Red Bull and Porsche has been cancelled.
Red Bull's head of motorsport Dr. Helmut Marko explains the reasons and how to proceed - with Honda ?

It turned out during the negotiations that the partnership would weaken Red Bull Racing. Our DNA is passionate racing with incredibly quick decisions and a very, very simple structure. That means without board meetings, advisory boards and the devil knows what's in such a corporation. As I said, that would have weakened us and after Porsche also insisted on a team share, they said 'No, it's better for both parts, we won't do it.'

https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/...inen-red-bull-porsche-f1-2022-monza-exklusiv/
(German)

 

[AmandaRose]

Starting grid for tomorrow's race. Really good chance for Lando to get decent points.

 

[AncientBoi]

;accidebtly throws slick oil on the turns]

 

[AmandaRose]

;accidebtly throws slick oil on the turns]

God Formula 1 is bad enough with its track limit rules never mind some mad man throwing oil into the mix

 

[Alexander1970]

So we are "through" for 2022....6 Races left,only a few points needed and I think Max has the Passion to equal and outdo the "13 Wins in a Season" Record.

Max deserved it very well this Year,no "strange" Situations / Decisions etc.
Red Bull did an awesome Job,the "Honda" Engine is pretty good.

Ferrari on the other Side....hmm...many,many "strange" Decisions,bad luck sometimes....

Sad....Mercedes is still too slow....but mabye 2023 they come back.
Also McLaren and Alpine seems to be on the "ascending" Way.

In the "Midfield" it has become very close and many, many duels could be seen.
Sadly,the "DRS Train" is very,very annoying....
And we see it on the "old" Tracks,overtaking without DRS is possible.
But ok,that would be too much of a good thing to leave it out again.

Also still an annoying Thing is the Tyre Thing....still a "Matchwinner".
Very sad no 2nd Manufacturer seems to be "allowed" in F1....



Although it looks like a "unilateral" decision, it has always been exciting so far and the races have been consistently entertaining.

Hopefully in 2023 we will have a little more "balance" at least with 3-4 Teams.

 

[AmandaRose]

The FIA are set to announce within the the next few days that Redbull were 7 million dollars over the budget cap for last season. Possible punishment for RB could be a huge fine and a loss of driver/constructer points for the 2021 season. Max might end up being stripped of his fake world championship after all

 

[Alexander1970]

If you now subsequently deduct points, then the subject of Formula 1 is finally done...
Either it is punished immediately (Jerez 1997) or the whole thing is simply no longer to be taken seriously.... I don't care if they take away the constructor's title from Red Bull, but in that case penalize the driver? Why ?

 

[AmandaRose]

If you now subsequently deduct points, then the subject of Formula 1 is finally done...
Either it is punished immediately (Jerez 1997) or the whole thing is simply no longer to be taken seriously.... I don't care if they take away the constructor's title from Red Bull, but in that case penalize the driver? Why ?

You penalize the drivers of the team because they had an unfair advantage over the other 18 drivers on the grid and indeed that unfair advantage also carries over into this season (more on that in a second) The budget cap was introduced to make sure no team had an unfair advantage but spending millions over the budget surely gives you an unfair advantage. Who is to say the car parts made with the overspend of 7 million are not on this seasons Redbull cars which then also means RB can unfairly spend money on upgrading other parts of the car this season they they wouldn't have had the money to do if they hadn't overspend the previous season thus also having an unfair advantage this season for something they did last season?

 

[Alexander1970]

I don't want to protect Max now, but do you really think that Newey, Marko & Horner really tell him everything and let him in on everything?

I think in this Case,punish the team - yes, driver - no.