The F1 Thread

[PuntsWolf]

Didn’t realise Imola was on the long list of tracks you can’t actually pass at

 

[Tredman]

Listened to this on the radio for the start and honestly it’s become an absolute joke of a sport. The resignation from all the pundits and commentators when Max got away first was obvious. Now he may crash or his car may explode but there is zero chance of him being overtaken. Utter nonsense sport.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Literally 1 race since he was last overtaken and beaten.

 

[Tredman]

Literally 1 race since he was last overtaken and beaten.

Kinda the point isn’t it though? Half the courses you can literally not over take with the current cars.

I’ll bow down to your no doubt in depth expert answer to come though

 

[EpsomWolf]

Lando closing.

Maybe, just maybe

 

[Kenny]

Lando actually pushing Max now but will probably run out of laps

McLaren look like they have the car that can challenge.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Literally 1 race since he was last overtaken and beaten.

Think it was greatly aided by the safety car

 

[Kenny]

Think it was greatly aided by the safety car

It was but he then left Max behind

 

[EpsomWolf]

Lando stimulating much needed interest again. Green shoots but they are there at least.

 

[PuntsWolf]

It was but he then left Max behind

Being faster when in front isn’t a problem. Getting past them is the issue. Just like Piastri and Sainz today. Piastri miles quicker but couldn’t get by and only a pit stop (and Ferrari not responding/pre empting) got it done

 

[EpsomWolf]

Early flight tomorrow for the GP this weekend. Yeah I know about the street circuit and overtaking thing etc, but always wanted to go and it’s a bucket list thing so fuck it, going for it.

Got a normal Union Jack flag but also taking an old black and gold Union Jack with the Wolves logo in the middle. The intention is to get it up on the balcony at La Rascasse so keep an eye out. Don’t think sponsors are going to want their banners covered and security might not be impressed but not missing the opportunity so gonna give it a go.

 

[EpsomWolf]

Did it guys.

In La Rascasse, Wolves flag on exit corner. Unreal.

I can die happy.

 

[jlo]

F2 race came with a fantastic bit of drama at the end, Zak O'Sullivan choosing to not pit until the last moment and then a VSC is called. Went from 15th on the grid to winning probably would've been more like 8th without the VSC. An OK amount of overtaking once tyres went over the edge otherwise

 

[Mel Evo]

Don’t watch much F1, but Perez’s car reminds me of Charlie Sheen’s plane at the end of Hot Shots.

 

[Squeak]

And so the procession ends... pretty much as the grid lined up. I get it is an occassion but it really isn't racing anymore.

 

[Kenny]

And so the procession ends... pretty much as the grid lined up. I get it is an occassion but it really isn't racing anymore.

It's one for the drivers innit. They love it and it's one race every driver wants to win because of the challenge it presents.

Dreadful to watch unless it rains though.

 

[Kenny]

Perez has bagged himself a 2 year deal at Red Bull.

Very surprised by that.

 

[Kenny]

Perez has bagged himself a 2 year deal at Red Bull

Celebrates by getting knocked out in Q1 today

 

[PuntsWolf]

Agreed. Hasn’t George consistently outperformed him for a while? Outscored him in the first season then last season has some pretty bad luck but was pretty even In qualifying.

 

[Carrotdude]

Russel has always been a brilliant qualifier tbf but does seem that he’s improving and Lewis has dropped off a little. Generally I think Lewis is better in races if the car is competitive but I also think he isn’t massively bothered while he hasn’t been in the fight for wins. It’ll be very interesting to see how he does next season.