F1 F1 2024 thread

[Vader]

Marko said Daniel was told before the race and Lawson said he has known for 2 weeks. So why the **** did Red Bull not announce it earlier?

Because of the Hugo ad, which only came out a few days ago.

 

[Duck Farmer]

Still annoyed I coughed up $80 for his Renault cap only to see him exit a year later

You and Cyril need to get a room.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Marko said Daniel was told before the race and Lawson said he has known for 2 weeks. So why the **** did Red Bull not announce it earlier?

Because you have people like marko and horner in charge of their communications not competent PR and media professionals.

 

[jabba5114]

Marko said Daniel was told before the race and Lawson said he has known for 2 weeks. So why the **** did Red Bull not announce it earlier?

He had redbull people following him all weekend too making sure he didn't say anything

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[jabba5114]

Do red bull have 4 new drivers at the end of 25? What do people think?

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[Pure_Ownage]

Do red bull have 4 new drivers at the end of 25? What do people think?

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I think Yuki will move on after 25.
Lawson is unknown.
Surely they get sense and dump checo by then.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

I think Yuki will move on after 25.
Lawson is unknown.
Surely they get sense and dump checo by then.

They won't dump Checo unless they can convince a genuinely good, experienced driver to come across to them. I don't think there's anyone on the grid that fits the bill though. Closest would either be Albon or Gasly, complicated by both already having history at Red Bull.

They made a mistake not throwing more at Sainz on a two year deal when he was available IMO.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

They won't dump Checo unless they can convince a genuinely good, experienced driver to come across to them. I don't think there's anyone on the grid that fits the bill though. Closest would either be Albon or Gasly, complicated by both already having history at Red Bull.

They made a mistake not throwing more at Sainz on a two year deal when he was available IMO.

Maybe they will have a go at Carlos for 2026 (I would be surprised if the Williams deal doesn't have exit clauses) and if not him I'd go for alone but I get the point re history. Honestly age wise and with his performance declining I think unless they only care about $ and not results next year has to be perez last and they won't promote Yuki so they will need to look elsewhere (I'm assuming they won't get anyone from McLaren or mercedes).

 

[gaskin]

If Oscar and Lando are both evenly matched at the end of next season I could see Red Bull going for one of them. They have tried to get Lando in the past and you would think that if one of them were open to moving then Red Bull would be all over them.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

If Oscar and Lando are both evenly matched at the end of next season I could see Red Bull going for one of them. They have tried to get Lando in the past and you would think that if one of them were open to moving then Red Bull would be all over them.

Wouldn't happen unless Verstappen left.

 

[gaskin]

Wouldn't happen unless Verstappen left.

Which I don't think is out of the question the way things are going.

 

[King Of Money]

"PlanetF1.com understands that the door has been kept open for Ricciardo to remain in the Red Bull Racing pool, though he remains undecided for now."

Perez out, Dan back in after the Mexican GP?

 

[Festerz]

They won't dump Checo unless they can convince a genuinely good, experienced driver to come across to them. I don't think there's anyone on the grid that fits the bill though. Closest would either be Albon or Gasly, complicated by both already having history at Red Bull.

They made a mistake not throwing more at Sainz on a two year deal when he was available IMO.

Remember the time when the second seat at Red Bull was lauded as the stepping stone to a possible WDC for the best up and coming young talent in the junior grades?

And now it's Sainz, Albon, Gasly, Perez (and previously Danny Ric)?

Says all you need to know about the fall of RBR imho.

Reckon Horner will squeeze a few million dollars more out of the team for his spice laden country estate before he too leaves - lest anyone dare lay any of the blame for the team's demise at him, the team principal.

 

[Festerz]

Because of the Hugo ad, which only came out a few days ago.

Not sure who the target market is but the whole idea of Tsunoda and Ricciardo pretending to ham it up as teenagers for a denim jeans ad is absolutely cringeworthy.

I mean look at this bs...

 

[jabba5114]

"PlanetF1.com understands that the door has been kept open for Ricciardo to remain in the Red Bull Racing pool, though he remains undecided for now."

Perez out, Dan back in after the Mexican GP? [emoji848]

I need this to happen now.

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[happy_eagle]

"PlanetF1.com understands that the door has been kept open for Ricciardo to remain in the Red Bull Racing pool, though he remains undecided for now."

Perez out, Dan back in after the Mexican GP?

Prior to Singapore I would have said this is still an option.

But hearing Daniel post race and after, he is spent and completely done with F1. Can't see how he goes into another seat and does well.

 

[my name was taken]

Kym Illman has said something came across his path today that suggests there could be yet another twist in the Danny ric saga come season end but refused to elaborate as it would filter back to his source (interview on the project - that was the only interesting part of the interview, not really worth watching that dribble show for it)

 

[gaskin]

Illman is a photographer and an average one at that who fancies himself a journo. I'd take what he says with a grain of salt.

 

[King Of Money]

I need this to happen now.

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I'd like to see this as well, but I agree with happy_eagle. All the emotion Dan displayed tells me he's checked out.

 

[99 Problems]

Never drove a car that won a drivers or constructors championship but still managed 8 wins and 32 podiums. The last week has shown he’s one of the most popular drivers of his generation. Never getting that podium in Melbourne is probably the one thing that he just missed out on but he had one hell of a career.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Red Bull or even another of the teams throwing in a rookie next season would be thinking of him as their emergency option if needed but agree with others here I think he looks a bit done with the division. He’ll have no shortage of offers to try something else.

Completely understand the decision from RB but the handling of the announcement sure is a symbol for the trajectory they’ve been on the past 6 months.

 

[brutus76]

Hey Dan there's a spare Teams Racing Charters (TRC) slot in v8s

Make some calls - get some cash sent your way and you're in!!!!!!!

 

[Festerz]

Never drove a car that won a drivers or constructors championship but still managed 8 wins and 32 podiums.

A quick check of F1 stats tells me that only 39 of the 777 F1 drivers in history have 8 or more race wins which puts Danny Ric in the top 5% of all drivers.

That's pretty rarified atmosphere and certainly worthy of more than the afterthought farewell he was given by Red Bull (accepting that Dan's dogged determination to hang on to any chance of a seat was a key part of that).

 

[imadodgyumpire]

I tried making the point a few months ago that Ricciardo was an uncrowned champ, but ol' mate Jatz knew better and laughed it off.

It's a big deal that Ricciardo is finished because he's done so without a championship, despite everyone knowing he's a world champion calibre driver. Jenson Button's career petered out in a lame manner, but it doesn't matter and no one gives a shit because he has a WC in the bag.

Stats have to be looked in context. Ricciardo has 8 wins and twice finished 3rd in the championship. As 99 Problems said, having never driven a wcc winner and twice one in a distant 2nd.

Mark Webber drove the best car from 2010-13, won 7 races and finished 3rd three times. Ricciardo's girlfriend's dad twice finished 3rd in the wdc with 10 career wins (Most wins without finishing top 2 in the wdc).

Statistically, Webber and Berger edge out Ricciardo, but Ricciardo is light years ahead in terms of talent and merit.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

"PlanetF1.com understands that the door has been kept open for Ricciardo to remain in the Red Bull Racing pool, though he remains undecided for now."

Perez out, Dan back in after the Mexican GP?

Technically he's contracted till end of year to RBR so it's possible but I think DR in his mind is retired..I don't think he would want to come back a 3rd time.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Hey Dan there's a spare Teams Racing Charters (TRC) slot in v8s

Make some calls - get some cash sent your way and you're in!!!!!!!

Why would he want to hang out with those losers?