F1 2022

[Not Important]

Seems to be the day for management announcements.

like ducati, ferrari operates by committee. vassuer will need 2 get on top of that.

 

[NSWCROW]

 

[Pugz89]

AusGP extended until 2037, extra 2yrs on top of announcement earlier this year.

Formula One Grand Prix to stay in Melbourne for extra two years

amp.theage.com.au

 

[Black_White]

We have only missed 2 GP not 3, was sold out this year as well

My mistake.
Doesn’t detract from my statement that the majority of attendees, in the “better” sections have nfi about what is occurring in front of them.

 

[Not Important]

reading the piece it seems 2 me they gave him the gig more out of sympathy than anything else.

 

[Bradesmaen]

F1 drivers banned from making political statements

Formula One drivers will be banned from displaying political or religious statements without prior approval from next season.

www.rte.ie

What a surprise when you have a UAE man as President.

 

[Big Papa Ted]

F1 drivers banned from making political statements

Formula One drivers will be banned from displaying political or religious statements without prior approval from next season.

www.rte.ie

What a surprise when you have a UAE man as President.

Is this ban applied holistically, or just to FIA events? If it's the latter I've got no qualms with this.

Also associating the decision with the president's nationality is a tad bigoted imo.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Is this ban applied holistically, or just to FIA events? If it's the latter I've got no qualms with this.

Also associating the decision with the president's nationality is a tad bigoted imo.

Not really when they were allowed to do protests prior to his election and now they are nor

 

[Big Papa Ted]

Not really when they were allowed to do protests prior to his election and now they are nor

To think that the FIA President is some kind of dictator who can make rules as he sees fit is naive. This decision would have gone through processes and been voted in. For all we know Mohammed Ben Sulayem could have voted against it

This decision is very likely financially motivated. In that it's based on a desire to keep a number of regimes happy that provide F1/motorsport significant financial backing, rather then a decision to do with the President's personal views. This decision is therefore something that someone like Max Mosley (a white guy) would push for. See his efforts to stop the legislation banning tobacco advertising for example.

You're assuming the current president's views based on nothing but his nationality. It is by definition, bigoted.

 

[Bradesmaen]

To think that the FIA President is some kind of dictator who can make rules as he sees fit is naive. This decision would have gone through processes and been voted in. For all we know Mohammed Ben Sulayem could have voted against it

This decision is very likely financially motivated. In that it's based on a desire to keep a number of regimes happy that provide F1/motorsport significant financial backing, rather then a decision to do with the President's personal views. This decision is therefore something that someone like Max Mosley (a white guy) would push for. See his efforts to stop the legislation banning tobacco advertising for example.

You're assuming the current president's views based on nothing but his nationality. It is by definition, bigoted.

So it's not a coincidence especially now that Qatar and Saudi are on board. Ok then stick your head in the sand

Ben Sulayem in-depth: We can’t be “old” in a dynamic sport

Grandprix247's Agnes Carlier had an in-depth interview with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix weekend.

www.grandprix247.com

 

[skam85]

Yes this is very much a "Don't bite the hand that feeds you" move rather than a "President wears a hijab" move.

Wonder if it will extend to their social media accounts or is just about at FIA events.

 

[DamoESP]

Did lol

 

[Big Papa Ted]

Yes this is very much a "Don't bite the hand that feeds you" move rather than a "President wears a hijab" move.

Wonder if it will extend to their social media accounts or is just about at FIA events.

Surely they can't extend it to personal social media accounts, things said in interviews etc. That'd be step too far.

I'm assuming it's just limited to FIA events.

 

[gaskin]

Surely they can't extend it to personal social media accounts, things said in interviews etc. That'd be step too far.

The way I read it it does.

 

[Bradesmaen]

The way I read it it does.

Sportswashing 101

 

[BIRDBRAIN]

Ahh I think the woke era of F1 had a long enough run. Let's dispense with politicizing the sport and get on with burning oil.

 

[darth_timon]

Surely they can't extend it to personal social media accounts, things said in interviews etc. That'd be step too far.

I'm assuming it's just limited to FIA events.

I'd like to think they can't silence what the drivers say on their own personal time, but if that's what the FIA are trying to do, it's absolutely insane. I'd like to think there'd be a backlash from the drivers, but they'll probably and collectively, keep quiet, for the sake of money.

 

[DamoESP]

No confirmation of who will be driving the demo, but surely RIC will be the one doing this considering its Bathurst....

Red Bull F1 car to lap Mount Panorama at Bathurst

A Red Bull Formula 1 car will run demonstration laps of the famous Mount Panorama circuit during the Bathurst 12 Hour weekend in February.

www.motorsport.com

Last time a F1 car did a lap around Bathurst (Jenson Button in 2011 with McLaren)

 

[Not Important]

‘It was something I couldn’t really grasp’ – Ricciardo pinpoints the main cause of his struggles during two-year stint at McLaren | Formula 1®

Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about the challenges he faced during his short-lived spell with McLaren, explaining to the Beyond The Grid podcast that cornering limitations and a subsequent lack of confidence were key factors.

www.formula1.com

 

[gaskin]

If anyone games on PC, F1 Manager is 60% off on Steam.

 

[gaskin]

VB is ******* horrid but I would buy this.

 

[Not Important]

quite a long read but worth it.

Lando early exit clause from McLaren | thejudge13

 

[jabba5114]

quite a long read but worth it.

Lando early exit clause from McLaren | thejudge13

There's a belief going around he's being lined up for Audi.

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[DamoESP]

So apparently RIC is going to get about $18m of the reported $21m that McLaren owe him for his contract buyout, mainly because he is going into a third driver role vs an actual race seat on the grid (Which would have given McLaren more leverage in the negotiations)

F1 News: Daniel Ricciardo's eight-figure financial compensation from McLaren

Daniel Ricciardo will receive a significant financial sum from McLaren after departing from the team as compensation for the British squad prematurely

www.si.com

Why Ricciardo's move to Red Bull makes sense financially

Even though Daniel Ricciardo will not be racing full-time on the grid in 2023, his move to Red Bull makes the most of his severance pay from McLaren.

racingnews365.com

 

[drd23]