Formula 1 #11

[LaBlonde]

Yuki's best chance is for Laurence to finally put Lance out of his career misery (or Lance to tell Daddy he wants to live his own dream) and follow Honda to Aston Martin for 2026 and get a taste of Newey machinery.

oh lance. punting that car onto the gravel when there was a clear drivable path was surely a cry for help

i would love that for yuki. he’s just never going to be taken seriously at rb so he really needs to get out of there.

 

[JE172]

I feel awful for @Welshgal, I didn’t wish this much rain for you! Hope you’re still having an amazing day!

 

[LaBlonde]

Sky sports say Bottas might go to Merc as 3rd/reserve driver.
Possibly makes a little sense but will he be happy with hardly any driving?

tbh i think he would at this point. he’s really gotten into competitive cycling this year (and travelling with his gf) so i could see him really liking the idea of doing reserve driving without the bigger commitment of main driver responsibilities so he can do other things.

i just want to know when RB are pulling the chord on checo. i know everyone is saying there’s only one seat left but surely it’s actually two.

 

[JE172]

As if he isn't going to out brake himself into turn one and bin it into someone.

Although will presumably do some damage in practice/quali as well.

Antonelli showing how the kids do it already

 

[wideopenspace]

Yes up early this week and same next weekend. Looks like they'll be a very competitive midfield this year with teams already beating 2024 points etc. I just hope for a decent title race.

 

[Red hair dont care]

Have you seen his comment when he was told as he was landing the pit lane Carlos wasn’t to challenge him

“Maybe try in Spanish”

Yeah saw that too. "Toys outta the pram" come to mind. Carlos maybe just don't care and thinks f-it I'm doing me. Next 2 races could be interesting

 

[HaloGirl]

Liam Lawson in for Danny Ric for the remaining races of the Season has been confirmed.

There is a rumor that Perez is going to announce his retirement at the Mexican GP.

 

[F1Grid]

Gosh did he really? I must have missed that

Yes

After the break, I'm eager to return to Zandvoort and maintain the momentum from the last few races. I don't know what car I will drive in Netherlands, but I will definitely have one. Not long ago there were those who said that I wouldn't even make it to Zandvoort, but I have faith that I will race, for now I'm happy with this"

 

[LaBlonde]

Lance is at that point where he doesn't want to be the first one to start the conversation with Daddy, he wants Daddy to start the conversation that is him leaving F1.

Laurence just needs to take him out back, and quietly talk to him and metaphorically shoot him in the back of the head George and Lennie Of Mice and Men style.

omg “look at the flowers lance 🥲”

i feel for both of them as they’re basically thinking they’re making the other one happy but lance just go man, just leave. he is STEALING a seat at this point.

 

[xoxogossip_girl]

They keep hinting on the news here in Australia that DR might return to a different team as a reserve driver. I don’t see that happening, and agree that all the posts from the drivers make it seem very final. DR made it clear he wants the RB seat; I don’t see him returning.

He needs to head to America for a year or two and do Indy or something similar. F1 has not been his calling for a long time

 

[StrawberryBanana90]

Yeah I think it highlights the need for fresh blood on the grid, next year should be interesting with more rookies but I think Alonso, Bottas and stroll need to leave

 

[Red hair dont care]

Helumt Marko needs to shut the fuck up. Of course he was crying, mental health might not exist to you old man but it’s important the stigma is dropped. Wish he would just disappear and take his stupid comments with him. Isaac was allowed to be emotional about missing his first f1 start, his fault or not (I don’t think it was his fault)

Helmet Marko seriously needs someone to put him in his place. Racist, sexist and overall 1 complete twat. How he is still in a job I am stunned.
How he disrespects the drivers (that drive for his team and the "junior team" is disgusting.

 

[Lola123]

That, despite everything, did have a feel good factor seeing a different constructor on the podium. Nice for alpine!

 

[F1Grid]

From people I know at Alpine... there's more to Esteban's exit

Let's see how Jack gets on. It's time to either put the rumour mill about his testing to bed... or give us new rumours for winter break.

 

[JE172]

I watched the highlights, what a chaotic race! Feeling cautiously optimistic/excited for Williams (watch me jinx it now!) Actually, I'm excited for the season on the whole and already looking forward to what the next race brings.

Gutted for Sainz, I really want him to do well just to stick 2 fingers up to Ferrari.

 

[Red hair dont care]

It's still a bit odd to let him race 1 race and then replace why not during the break then time given to newbie?
Plus maybe save the car being smashed up again?

 

[xoxogossip_girl]

Now confirmed

Really really hope this is a good move for Yuki..
he doesn’t seem to have a lot of support in Red Bull and could have done with the practice and pre season testing in that car. Especially at his home race. I hope the car is good to him

 

[Lola123]

Is this Charl getting mardy as Carlos did not toe the line with team orders? God knows how Charl.is gonna be with a teammate like Sir Lewis next season certainly no favouritism

Have you seen his comment when he was told as he was landing the pit lane Carlos wasn’t to challenge him

“Maybe try in Spanish”

 

[Red hair dont care]

That was too easy. Max is definitely on one atm and if he does win the smugness will be unbearable not just from him but the twat Christian. It's been RB v FIA all weekend (and races before)

 

[Multi-21]

Yeah his home race too. His time will come. Pleased to see Alex up there. He's had some tough times and doesn't get a lot of air time and credit. Well done to young kimi too.

Yes hopefully a good confidence boost for Alex after a tricky end to last season and all the hype about Carlos joining (although I love Carlos has gone there and hopefully with them both they can be there to capitalise whenever points are on offer)