2022 Formula 1 Thread

[Hotrodz]

Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx

I just love we are having different conversations about how people race instead of how unfair and boring F1 is with Mercedes just needing to finish to win. This is shaping up to be an exciting year where team/driver strategy and true skill will be seen in a new light.


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Define skill, all the F1 drivers are skilled. Some are more so than others, but the driver with the fastest car has the best chance of winning. K Mag is great example. Look at Ocon and Alonzo. If either one had the fastest car on the Grid they would be finishing first or second. Strategy will also be key for the for the front running teams.

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[axmea?]

It's official. Las Vegas night race here we come! A fast, 6.2 km track on the strip.

[xxAGAVExx]

Pinnacle of skill, this is F1 best of the best in the world, cars are a lot more even this year, not equal but closer than they have been in almost a decade. Was Bottas good the last few years only because he was in a Mercedes, well in an alpha he’s been looking good, sainz, perez really getting to see how they handle a car capable of winning where before they were just middle of the pack.


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[Hotrodz]

Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx

Pinnacle of skill, this is F1 best of the best in the world, cars are a lot more even this year, not equal but closer than they have been in almost a decade. Was Bottas good the last few years only because he was in a Mercedes, well in an alpha he’s been looking good, sainz, perez really getting to see how they handle a car capable of winning where before they were just middle of the pack.


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My point exactly! A lot of skilled drivers and yes more of the cars are evenly paced.

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[ZCanadian]

Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx

Pinnacle of skill, this is F1 best of the best in the world...

Not so sure about that part.
No disputing their talents, but the selection process is pretty limited. The best of the best of the Euro karting league who had the wherewithal to go on to Formula racing (which is still pretty damn good about 17 or 18 times out of 20, and we know who those 2 or 3 exceptions are!!!) is a more apt description.

[abm89]

Vegas is going to be f-ing sick. F the layout, ripping down the strip is enough.

[God-Speed]

Originally Posted by axmea?

It's official. Las Vegas night race here we come! A fast, 6.2 km track on the strip.

Originally Posted by abm89

Vegas is going to be f-ing sick. F the layout, ripping down the strip is enough.

The Mrs & I already have our trip booked!!

[DLSTR]

Marko: Red Bull likely to lose Gasly if it can’t offer senior F1 team return

Helmut Marko has acknowledged Red Bull is likely to lose Pierre Gasly once his Formula 1 contract is up if it cannot offer him a return to its senior team.

[ZCanadian]

Originally Posted by DLSTR

Marko: Red Bull likely to lose Gasly if it can’t offer senior F1 team return

Helmut Marko has acknowledged Red Bull is likely to lose Pierre Gasly once his Formula 1 contract is up if it cannot offer him a return to its senior team.

I’d get where he is coming from, but doubt he’ll find as good a car available to him in another team.

[DLSTR]

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

I’d get where he is coming from, but doubt he’ll find as good a car available to him in another team.

I dont see Gasly returning unless Perez 'melts' down. Gasly will find a better ride in terms not being under the idiot Marko's thumb. I see Vettel's seat opening up. They need a young racer like Gasly there potentially. Experienced and with technical knowledge. He would have no issues out driving Lance and might actually help the team a bit.

He would fit well at Mclaren but they are drifting and I dont see Ricci leaving. Not much open anywhere else. If Alonso leaves etc. Will be interesting to follow his path out of RedBull shite.

[ZCanadian]

Originally Posted by DLSTR

I dont see Gasly returning unless Perez 'melts' down. Gasly will find a better ride in terms not being under the idiot Marko's thumb. I see Vettel's seat opening up. They need a young racer like Gasly there potentially. Experienced and with technical knowledge. He would have no issues out driving Lance and might actually help the team a bit.

He would fit well at Mclaren but they are drifting and I dont see Ricci leaving. Not much open anywhere else. If Alonso leaves etc. Will be interesting to follow his path out of RedBull shite.

I don't disagree, but Aston would have to considerably up their game to be a "better car". The Marko issue notwithstanding, of course.

And if rumours hold, Audi will be making a play for McLaren, at which time they may have their own ideas about a replacement for Ricciardo.

Renault Alpine might be a good alternative, if as you say Alonso gets bored and re-retires. I'd love to see Ocon and Gasly in the same car!

[Hotrodz]

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

I’d get where he is coming from, but doubt he’ll find as good a car available to him in another team.

Right now his best chance to move is if Vettel retires in the next year or two....LMAO I just saw were Vettel is going to retire at the end of this season.

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[DLSTR]

Red Bull needs to cut F1 car weight to stay at the front, says Marko

Red Bull needs to cut weight from its RB18 Formula 1 car if it is to keep fighting at the front of the field this season, according to Helmut Marko.

Red Bull advisor Marko acknowledged the RB18 car was running overweight, and that it had to focus on reducing this figure to remain competitive at the front given Ferrari’s perceived weight advantage.

Marko said the added challenge facing Red Bull to reduce the weight of the car was the cost cap, which limited the areas of focus.

“It's much more difficult to get off the weight because of the cost cap,” Marko said in an exclusive interview with Autosport's sister publication Formel1.de.

“You have to calculate more precisely where technical progress, where weight reduction and reliability [can be found], i.e. these three components, and then you have to find the right compromise.

“But one thing is clear: you certainly won't be able to drive at the front of the field this season if you're overweight.”

[ZCanadian]

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Right now his best chance to move is if Vettel retires in the next year or two....LMAO I just saw were Vettel is going to retire at the end of this season.

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Red Bull needs to cut F1 car weight to stay at the front, says Marko

Red Bull needs to cut weight from its RB18 Formula 1 car if it is to keep fighting at the front of the field this season, according to Helmut Marko.

Red Bull advisor Marko acknowledged the RB18 car was running overweight, and that it had to focus on reducing this figure to remain competitive at the front given Ferrari’s perceived weight advantage.

Marko said the added challenge facing Red Bull to reduce the weight of the car was the cost cap, which limited the areas of focus.

“It's much more difficult to get off the weight because of the cost cap,” Marko said in an exclusive interview with Autosport's sister publication Formel1.de.

“You have to calculate more precisely where technical progress, where weight reduction and reliability [can be found], i.e. these three components, and then you have to find the right compromise.

“But one thing is clear: you certainly won't be able to drive at the front of the field this season if you're overweight.”

Keeping in mind today's date.... Just sayin'

[axmea?]

Well, Gasly is full of air. No loss if he lands a different seat.