Formula 1 2024

[Zear0]

Bit a shame to start the thread with news of Guenther moving on. Absolutely brilliant character and it'll be a shame to not hear from him 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/67934824

 

[isaidno]

He made the first few series of drive to survive. 

[The Quick Brown Fox]

Obviously Gene wasn't happy, Gunther was correct with his assumptions 🤣

[Super_horns]

Shame as he was a likeable guy but they did have a bad season .

Certainly in the races .

[Asha]

Probably time for a change. Sure, he’s a good guy, but they were awful last year. They can’t do any worse under Komatsu. 

 

Bit tin foil hat from Damon Hill suggesting Gene got rid of Gunther because he’s jealous of the attention he gets though. 
 

 

[Super_horns]

Spanish GP moving to a “street circuit” in Madrid from 2026.

 

Hopefully be better than Valencia was .

 

https://sportgrill.co.uk/2024/01/23/madrid-joins-f1-calendar-from-2026-season-onwards/

[isaidno]

9 hours ago, Super_horns said:

Spanish GP moving to a “street circuit” in Madrid from 2026.

 

Hopefully be better than Valencia was .

 

https://sportgrill.co.uk/2024/01/23/madrid-joins-f1-calendar-from-2026-season-onwards/

Another street circuit . The track looks rubbish.

Barcelona Isn't the greatest of circuits but I've enjoyed going there. Cheap and easy to get to. 

 

[Super_horns]

New team rejected for now.

 

It’s basically because the current teams don’t want to lose their level of funding .

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68158107

[isaidno]

2 hours ago, Super_horns said:

New team rejected for now.

 

It’s basically because the current teams don’t want to lose their level of funding .

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68158107

Poor decision.  Ex F1 world champion with backing from General motors , and success in indy cars. Should of let him in.

[EastAnglianFox]

Hamilton to Ferrari seems a done deal

 

https://www.skysports.com/share/13061245

Edited 1 February by EastAnglianFox

[Asha]

Excellent news! Always loved him.

[Bert]

 

 

It’s gonna be a great day and I don’t really like the sport that much. 

[Zear0]

2 minutes ago, Asha said:

Excellent news! Always loved him.

All that good work he put in developing the Merc has gone well then.

[Asha]

1 minute ago, Zear0 said:

All that good work he put in developing the Merc has gone well then.

He can take all those secrets to Ferrari. Lovely! 

 

I don't think it's a horrible move for Mercedes though to be honest. There comes a point where the sentiment of 'getting Lewis that 8th title' becomes a burden more than a motivation. Focus on George, bring in Ocon as #2. They'll be fine. 

[Raj]

4 minutes ago, Asha said:

He can take all those secrets to Ferrari. Lovely! 

 

I don't think it's a horrible move for Mercedes though to be honest. There comes a point where the sentiment of 'getting Lewis that 8th title' becomes a burden more than a motivation. Focus on George, bring in Ocon as #2. They'll be fine. 

Its very childish i know but everytime i see @Asha name pop up in my head i end up singing Brimful of Asha on the 45....sorry!

[HybridFox]

I can see why he's done it. As bad as they've been, to say he's raced for Ferrari he's basically completed F1. Going there and winning a title against the dominance of Red Bull will cement him as the greatest if he pulls it off

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Lewis is no fool.
 

He knows if he were to win Ferrari’s first driver championship since 2007 (Kimi) he attains unquestionable legendary status.

 

Of course that does require Leclerc to miss this season and then Lewis beating him once in seat - but of course he’s going to back himself to do that.

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Hang on!

Does Bono go with him?

 

Will also be interesting if Ferrari attempt to bring Cullen in for Lewis.

[Asha]

31 minutes ago, Raj said:

Its very childish i know but everytime i see @Asha name pop up in my head i end up singing Brimful of Asha on the 45....sorry!

That was the connection! 

 

Everyone needs a bosom for a pillow.

[Asha]

29 minutes ago, DJ Barry Hammond said:

Lewis is no fool.
 

He knows if he were to win Ferrari’s first driver championship since 2007 (Kimi) he attains unquestionable legendary status.

 

Of course that does require Leclerc to miss this season and then Lewis beating him once in seat - but of course he’s going to back himself to do that.

I think it's unanimously agreed in F1 that Max cruises to the next two titles and let's hope for the best in 2026.

[Zear0]

3 minutes ago, Asha said:

I think it's unanimously agreed in F1 that Max cruises to the next two titles and let's hope for the best in 2026.

Same thought here. The restriction on development to curb costs means whoever nails new regs year 1 generally dominates until the new rules. RB '11-'13, Merc 14-21 and likely RB 22-26.

 

Mercedes nor Ferrari will likely challenge until new rules are in so he might as well tick the Ferrari box before clearing off. 

[Amin]

Can't see this ending well. Ferrari don't like drivers that are critical of the team and beating a prime Leclerc will be a tough ask. Fair play for giving it a go though.

 

This opens up the option to fast-track Kimi Antonelli into Merc for 2025, should he have an exceptional rookie season in F2.

[Super_horns]

Will Carlos Sainz go the other way ?

[HybridFox]

1 minute ago, Super_horns said:

Will Carlos Sainz go the other way ?

Maybe replace Lance Stroll at Aston Martin

[isaidno]

2 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

Will Carlos Sainz go the other way ?

I think he'll go back to Red bull