F1 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

[Bradesmaen]

Vowles is the best thing to happen to Williams since Newey

Would argue that Dorilton Capital are.

 

[Gasometer]

 

[nikkig98]

Would argue that Dorilton Capital are.

Fair but money isnt a guarantee. Look at all the money put into Aston Martin and Racing Point by Lawrence, yet they're no better than Force India used to be, or Ferrari with their endless pockets for that matter. Vowles using his Mercedes knowlegde brilliantly

 

[Rod Stroker]

Flex

 

[jb04]

Fair but money isnt a guarantee. Look at all the money put into Aston Martin and Racing Point by Lawrence, yet they're no better than Force India used to be, or Ferrari with their endless pockets for that matter. Vowles using his Mercedes knowlegde brilliantly

I'd say Lawrence Stroll has the same(ish) problem Claire Williams had with the feelings of a close family member bogging down their business decisions.

 

[Gasometer]

Why is Oscar not driving P1?

Like am I just going to have a ****ing meltdown half way through P1 or wat?

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Why is Oscar not driving P1?

Like am I just going to have a ****ing meltdown half way through P1 or wat?

Oward is in the car because these sessions are pre arranged

 

[Gasometer]

Oward is in the car because these sessions are pre arranged

I’d just rather him in the car

Oh wait, Brown is talking

 

[Gasometer]

Offered nothing

Should be an AFL Coach, Mr Brown

 

[Bradesmaen]

Fair but money isnt a guarantee. Look at all the money put into Aston Martin and Racing Point by Lawrence, yet they're no better than Force India used to be, or Ferrari with their endless pockets for that matter. Vowles using his Mercedes knowlegde brilliantly

Wasn't refering to money but more the decisions they made.

 

[Festerz]

The Middle East circuits are as boring as batshit in terms of atmosphere and crowd engagement and the absolutely worst tracks to settle a tight drivers championship where imo the crowd engagement makes the race.

Compare this to the atmosphere in Suzuka and Adelaide where classic races were decided in the 80s and 90s.

Might as well have them race in a car park. But yeah ££€€$$ matters more.

 

[Vader]

Might as well have them race in a car park. But yeah ££€€$$

They do that earlier in the season... in Miami.

 

[Bradesmaen]

The Middle East circuits are as boring as batshit in terms of atmosphere and crowd engagement and the absolutely worst tracks to settle a tight drivers championship where imo the crowd engagement makes the race.

Compare this to the atmosphere in Suzuka and Adelaide where classic races were decided in the 80s and 90s.

Might as well have them race in a car park. But yeah ££€€$$ matters more.

Been to the Abu Dhabi one and yeah, you can only drink alcohol in specific "pens" for want of a better word. My best mate was also trying to keep his wife warm (ok it's not cold but they'd been living there for ages so it was cold for them) and they told him to stop. Their country, their culture, their rules... no problems with that, but it doesn't provide a great atmosphere.

Also shows you how long ago it was... Gasly was winning the GP2 title.

 

[Festerz]

Been to the Abu Dhabi one and yeah, you can only drink alcohol in specific "pens" for want of a better word. My best mate was also trying to keep his wife warm (ok it's not cold but they'd been living there for ages so it was cold for them) and they told him to stop. Their country, their culture, their rules... no problems with that, but it doesn't provide a great atmosphere.

Also shows you how long ago it was... Gasly was winning the GP2 title.

The stands are so far away from the track apart from the straight. Acres of painted asphalt. The optics are horrible and I can’t imagine wanting to go there unless I was gifted a paddock pass.

You get the feeling it is a venue aimed solely at those with connections.

 

[Bradesmaen]

The stands are so far away from the track apart from the straight. Acres of painted asphalt. The optics are horrible and I can’t imagine wanting to go there unless I was gifted a paddock pass.

We sat on the hill after the first turn. Bit soulless.

 

[Gasometer]

Well tf for that ^^^

We can all save our $$ now

 

[DamoESP]

And there it is....complete opposite of what they've been saying

 

[Bradesmaen]

And there it is....complete opposite of what they've been saying

Fat Brown is basically Christian Horner in orange, as much as he tries to be the Anti-horner and hate him.

 

[Festerz]

They do that earlier in the season... in Miami.

I’m reminded of the ‘xxxxxxx car park’ comment that Alan Jones made in a post race interview after the 1981 Las Vegas GP.

Old mate Jonesy was spot on of course. That race was held in the car park of the old Caesers Palace with traffic cones on the corners.

Worth checking out the video of the highlights of that race with Clive James commenting if you can find it. Is hilarious. In fact all of the Clive James F1 highlight vids from that era are worth watching just for James’ sarcastic brilliance

 

[Gasometer]

I’m reminded of the ‘xxxxxxx car park’ comment that Alan Jones made in a post race interview after the 1981 Las Vegas GP.

Old mate Jonesy was spot on of course. That race was held in the car park of the old Caesers Palace with traffic cones on the corners.

Worth checking out the video of the highlights of that race with Clive James commenting if you can find it. Is hilarious. In fact all of the Clive James F1 highlight vids from that era are worth watching just for James’ sarcastic brilliance

And here it is- around 20 and 35 minute marks

Funny af

 

[DamoESP]

lol so they do this the race weekend where Oscar misses FP1 and they expect Oscar to move over for Lando.... what a joke

 

[Coasters7]

And there it is....complete opposite of what they've been saying

Where was this when Oscar was a very healthy 34 points up?

“It’s a team sport” f*cking lol. Didn’t see any of that before Norris hit the lead.

Listening to Brown talk is actually vomit inducing. Talks like a condescending w*nker.

 

[Rod Stroker]

The Middle East circuits are as boring as batshit in terms of atmosphere and crowd engagement and the absolutely worst tracks to settle a tight drivers championship where imo the crowd engagement makes the race.

Compare this to the atmosphere in Suzuka and Adelaide where classic races were decided in the 80s and 90s.

Might as well have them race in a car park. But yeah ££€€$$ matters more.

Interlagos used to be the last race of the year

 

[happy_eagle]

Interlagos used to be the last race of the year

Don't remind him

 

[happy_eagle]

Lando looks like he is on the pace this weekend.