F1 2024 thread

[jabba5114]

I agree with your logic but are Haas likely to replace KMag with Ricciardo or Bottas? I think it is more likely that KMag stays for now.

Still have ocon and gasly. Gasly reportedly talking to Williams though

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[jabba5114]

Hopefully that 25% includes his son

Lance I've sold 25% of the company that unfortunately includes you say hello to your new dad

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[darth_timon]

Saw a meme earlier. ‘F1 is 19 talented drivers & Lance Stroll’. Did chuckle.

 

[gaskin]

Saw a meme earlier. ‘F1 is 19 talented drivers & Lance Stroll’. Did chuckle.

Generous to Sargent.

 

[Bradesmaen]

The sooner the experienced but s**t drivers are gone out of F1 the better for the new talent coming through. Drugovich hasn't got a go yet, Pourchaire sitting on the sidelines as well and then you have Antonelli who might get a gig at Mercedes. Somehow Bearman is going to get a gig above both those guys despite not being better. Odd situation.

 

[jabba5114]

The sooner the experienced but s**t drivers are gone out of F1 the better for the new talent coming through. Drugovich hasn't got a go yet, Pourchaire sitting on the sidelines as well and then you have Antonelli who might get a gig at Mercedes. Somehow Bearman is going to get a gig above both those guys despite not being better. Odd situation.

Pourchaire drove in Indycar last race wants to do more apparently

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[Bradesmaen]

Pourchaire drove in Indycar last race wants to do more apparently

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Well he's not exactly doing anything else now is he so he's keeping himself fresh I guess.

 

[darth_timon]

That's an interesting thought. Is there anyone from Indycar who could make the jump to F1? I don't watch enough Indy to know who might be regarded as talented enough to cross over. Alex Palou, reigning champion there? He's done some testing with McLaren, so not completely without knowledge of F1 cars.

 

[BomberFan355]

I think Palou would be one for sure.

 

[BomberFan355]

If Newey really is leaving and it is because of the Horner thing, would it be to someone that more likely has a spot for Verstappen to move to as well?

 

[darth_timon]

If Newey really is leaving and it is because of the Horner thing, would it be to someone that more likely has a spot for Verstappen to move to as well?

The Horner business has been cited as a reason, whether or not Newey moving on truly impacts Red Bull remains to been too. They have a lot of experience in the department of designing good cars, and even though Newey has clearly been vital to that, he doesn't work alone.

 

[gaskin]

He can't work for a team until 2027 anyway. He has a contract until the end of 25 and then has a 12 month no compete clause.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

What is the counter argument, apart from being against change in general ?

A win is a distinct accomplishment, A non win podium finish is a distinct accomplishment, an non podium points finish in itself was an accomplishment when it was for top 6. Awarding points for top 8 then 10 diluted the accomplishment. Points all the way down makes it a non achievement.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

A) It is good to reward good drives from people in cars that just can't compete with the top top teams.

B) It makes it so legit 1 random outlier race can't decide millions of difference of dollars in the constructors.

Yeah, fair enough.

 

[Black_White]

Awarding points for all finishers might move on some of the older non performing drivers.
After all, what have you got to lose by bringing in young drivers if you are still guaranteed points?