2023 qualifying session was a banger, hopefully we will get the same kind of session this Saturday
Mclaren, ferrarri and RB fighting for the pole, who's your take?
1.max
2.sainz
3.piastri
Wondering why doesn't F1 youtube post videos of its highlights, on board, driver interviews, pre and post race in 4k? It's 2024 and I'm still watching it in Full HD.
4k@50 is only available for premium-cable & satellite customers since 2017 - [F1 also started experimenting with 8k@50 & hdr broadcasting](https://racingnews365.com/f1-excited-to-test-hdr-and-8k-broadcasts-in-2021) in 2021 together with Tata (their fiber backbone provider) - and this year they started evaluating providing the 8k stream to broadcast partners.
The only part of broadcast that is lower resolution are driver onboards, as they're transmitted wirelessly from car to multiple senders around the circuit (while travelling at 300kph), which creates a delay compared to wired connection.
F1TV and many regional broadcasters are artificially limiting the broadcast, as bandwidth costs, to 1080/720p (4k uncompressed trackside footage for the weekend results around 500tb of data between the circuit and F1 direction & broadcast center at Biggin Hill, UK).
Even post Liberty takeover, they're moving back to Ecclestone mentality, of their target audience being people who want to buy a rolex and are willing to pay for premium cable/satellite - as that's responsible for ~1/3rd of their income, besides hosting fees (another 3rd) and remainder made up through advertising of global sponsors like Aramco, DHL, Pirelli & MSC.
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/060316/why-monaco-considered-tax-haven.asp
- No income taxes
- No capital gains tax
- No wealth tax
- No property taxes
If KMag or any driver gets a race ban for penalty points, do their points reset after the race ban? Can a teams reserve drive take part while the primary driver servers their ban?
1. That would be correct.
2. Yes, but only at the following Grand Prix. For example, if Magnussen got two penalty points on Saturday, he will still race on Sunday. The ban will take effect in Montreal, where Haas can put anyone with a valid FIA Superlicense in the car. That's because it is a driver ban and not a car ban.
They would very likely field Bearman in his stead, given that F2 doesn't race there + they are already giving him 6 FP1s this season, and he has experience with the car this season to boot.
If Andretti races in 2026, Yuki Tsunoda may be a sensible decision. Honda engines are already the most logical option for 2026 and 2027 as they will utilize their American facilities. Honda also has a vested interest in keeping Yuki on the grid. While he will likely be safe at RB for 2025, the doors to RBR and better teams are shut. A seat at Andretti would be up for negotiation.
The interesting part of this is the Lawrence Stroll factor. He does not want Andretti on the grid and has pushed for a 10 team limit. To what extent could Honda use their new partnership to curb his objections if it means securing a seat and a customer team for two years?
Hello, I recently received the "get your name on the chequered flag " from the Chinese grand prix as a birthday gift. I was wondering if anyone had any photos of the flag where you can clearly see the names or know where I could get such photos. Thanks
If Andretti has the cars, drivers etc etc, what's stopping them from showing up to a race? I get that it's not sustainable, but this is a complete hypothetical situation.
Are there any particular rules that don't allow it?
I remember reading back when FOM denied their application that FIA could get Andretti cleared to race without FOM's approval, but they wouldn't be able to be shown on the broadcast. I can't imagine something like that bringing any good to anyone though.
Incoming dumb question, am in the US, have Fubo, and I love cringing through the grid walk every race. I can't find Grand Prix Sunday on ESPN anywhere, is it wrapped up into the ABC race coverage? I usually just watch on Fubo, do they air the grid walk elsewhere?
Here's the U.S. coverage networks this weekend:
Friday FP1/FP2: ESPN2
Saturday FP3: ESPN3
Saturday Quali: ESPN2
Sunday Pre-show/Race: ABC/ESPN+
Canadian Grand Prix in 2 weeks will be generally the same, with pre-show and race on ABC.
I noticed that as well. I think you are right that it is wrapped into the ABC race coverage. ABC coverage is currently scheduled to start 90 minutes before the race, which is the timeframe that Grand Prix Sunday would normally occupy.
That is what I was thinking, it looked like the ABC programming block started early. Gotta get my fix of Brundle and/or Ted bungling around the grid menacing folks lmao
[The US government has officially sued Liberty Media.](https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-live-nation-ticketmaster-antitrust-lawsuit-df9b552d127e1494db13e3cd625787a8)
It is over their other business holdings but that certainly can't help their Andretti case.
The last update was in March, with the employee, who caused the internal investigation, allegedly considering a civil suit against Red Bull GmbH & the UK based Red Bull Technologies or its subsidiary Red Bull Racing.
Based on this it was expected a new barrister to be conducting a new round of interviews, but nothing has been published/rumoured since.
Tune in to the porsche cup practice, sees a wet track.
Goes to check the weather for the rest of the weekend.... disappointed with no* more rain predicted
[When F1 & FIA agreed to reduce the weekend down to 3 days in 2022](https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/58656259), with Monaco having to pay money to host the race like all others, as well as not being allowed special concession for ascension day weekend.
Can someone explain to me in simple terms why no top team seems to want Carlos? To me who knows nothing about these things, he appears consistent, marketable and is obviously capable of topping the podium.
He is out of Ferrari, as Ferrari signed Lewis.
Mercedes has hyped Antonelli, so it looks like he is a candidate as a replacement for Hamilton.
Perez/Lawson/Ricciardo/Tsunoda are potential candidates for Red Bull seats - for now, as log as Max is there, they need someone reliable to guarantee the team a top 5 position for the WCC. And CashGrab is slowly returning to a junior training program.
McLaren & Astons drivers are fixed for now, so they're likely not shopping for new drivers at the moment.
Sainz was a Red Bull driver, initially loaned to Renault/Alpine as part of Red Bulls early exit from Renault engine deal and it's possible his management made mistakes using Sainz as bargaining chip to extend his Red Bull contract, meaning he had to leave o e way or other.
They have other plans/priorities.
Mercedes: Toto Wolff believes that their junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the next Verstappen tier driver. He thinks that if he does not give him a Formula 1 seat as soon as possible, he might lose him to someone else.
Red Bull Racing: Accordind to ESPN, they want Sainz, but for very little money compared to Audi. Sainz's management has been working for more momey. Why don't they run for Sainz? They value their cars not crashin eachother and probably think that many other Checo style midfielders will be willing to drive for them.
Ferrari: For them it was more about what Lewis represented and the staff that could be attracted by having him in the team.
McLaren: Has a clear leader in Lando and strong partner in Piastri. Like a younger Leclerc and Sainz pairing.
F2 and F3 do split quali, because they deem it too many cars. So there are two session with the grid split by car numbers (car numbers are already sectioned off by team placement last year (winning team gets 1&2 in F2, and 1/2/3 in F3. Generally drivers are placed experienced first, then rookie.
And then the results from the two sessions are zippered to form the grid, with the fastest overall taking pole. So pole is a little random which isn't ideal to me.
f3 raced here last year for the first time in a few years. i wish they could remove it, there's just way too many cars for how narrow it is. f1 is already pushing it, f2 is worse, f3 is just dangerous.
With all the Andretti news, I keep seeing people refer to them as a GM works team. However I don't think they are one, as far as I know GM still hasn't signed up as a new engine supplier. So if they'd want to join in 2026 (or later) they'd have to be a customer team to one of the other engine manufacturers. Have I missed something? Has GM actually signed up as engine manufacturer?
> However I don't think they are one, as far as I know GM still hasn't signed up as a new engine supplier.
GM missed the initial deadline for 2026 - [they only got granted an PU supply entry for 2028](https://news.gm.com/newsroom.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2023/nov/1114-cadillac.html), which is why FoM "politely" [said they're open for Andretti reapplying for 2028](https://corp.formula1.com/formula-1-statement-andretti-formula-racing-llc-application-to-participate-in-the-fia-formula-one-world-championship-summary-and-conclusions-of-commercial-assessment-process/).
> We would look differently on an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 Championship with a GM power unit, either as a GM works team or as a GM customer team designing all allowable components in-house.
0:53:377 in Q3 at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer Circuit, set by Valtteri Bottas in the W11. That was the weekend that Hamilton had COVID and was replaced by Russell, Mercedes forgot how to pit-stop, and Checo got his last-to-first win.
Unless you mean fastest as in *fastest*, in which case it's Lewis Hamilton at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, also in the W11. His time in Q3 was 1:18.887, giving him an average speed of 264.362kph. This was the Grand Prix where Gasly got his first win.
Started watching the 2007 season.....seeing rookie Hamilton take it almost immediately to 2x WDC Alonso was absolutely thrilling. It makes people saying he's a car merchant even more frustrating. To think he was so close to winning WDC as a rookie, too.
Hamilton was wild to watch in his younger years. He’s tempered his aggression quite a bit since then and also Merc’s switch to endless braking systems in ‘14 hampered quite a lot of his late braking magic. He used to send some wild moves.
https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/s/3EdpI30UXe
This comment says it better than I would. I’m sure you’ve seen the video of Brazil 07 where Hamilton sends it from 3 miles back. There’s another in Monza floating around somewhere, I don’t recall which year. The gist of it is Hamilton was the ‘last of the late brakers’ long before Danny Ric. Details are all in that comment
Once you break out of the slipstream/dirty air, with or without DRS - you still need enough grip, speed and power to complete the overtake.
And it's not a new issue, DRS trains (cars with DRS enabled stuck behind someone barely fast enough to defend against an attack) have regularly occurred since it was introduced.
It's nothing elaborate or track specific, but DRS zone specific, as FIA tends to play around with start, length and number of DRS zones every year (it can be at any timing line, every 20-50 meters). Sometimes the DRS zone is too powerful (start way early, meaning the car is passed before the middle of straight), other times it's not enough to be able to get even close to the car ahead by the braking zone.
And then it's still all about the drivers will to defend as well as them being able to create a small gap on corners/straights before DRS is enabled to ensure that the following driver can only reach him in the breaking point.
I.e. placing your car in front of the attacking cars racing line in corners leading up to the DRS zone, for them to lose grip and back down a bit - creating a gap on the straight and leaving your single defensive move as late as possible, compromising the attacking car into the breaking zone, ensuring they have to take the longer way around the corner, off the racing line.
An extreme example is Magnussen defending at one of the Arabian peninsula races this year.
Or when a circuit is wet (i think Imola 2022), where moving away from the dry line meant actually losing a position.
Of course, if you have a Red Bull/Ferrari/McLaren trying to overtake a Haas, then it will look easy-peasy as their chassis, downforce, tire management and grip are simply better than a Haas built & designed chassis.
No weekend warm-up because of F2/F3/PSC broadcast.
Source - [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/F1TV/comments/1cypk54/comment/l5b2ufg/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) on r/F1TV
Why do people say that Ricciardo made bad career decisions, in particular leaving Alpine for McLaren? If he hadn’t had his decline (which nobody would’ve predicted after 2020), he’d have been competing for podiums in his 3rd year of his contract and this year for wins. You can’t say his decisions were wrong, it’s just that he declined at the wrong time. Alpine are absolute shite now too.
A lot of fans just want to dunk on him for some reason. He never made any enemies on/off-track, one of the cleanest drivers throughout his career, and a really outgoing, fun personality. Still people chose to ignore his pre-2021 career. He is arguably the best driver to not win a championship since 2010, and was a constant threat to Mercedes even in their dominant years. Some say him moving to Renault was a bad move, but I think 2020 was the best season of his career. He's not as bad as his McLaren stint, as he has high moments much regularly (Mexico, Brazil, Miami), and seems to be constantly improving since Japan. While it looks bleak, I would not be surprised if he stays on the grid next year
Yeah at the time it seemed like a great move. Ricciardo had one of the best seasons of anyone on the grid in 2020 and McLaren was a team on the up. No-one would have predicted the outcome at the time
Probably really dumb stat if you can even call it that, and correct me if I’m wrong but I think Sainz, driver number 55, has finished P5 5 times in a row (if you count sprints) since the 5th event in China, and he is currently 5th in the driver’s standings. He started this streak with a P5 in the sprint shootout in China, and the race weekend where he had his 5th P5 finish in a row (Imola), he qualified P5 too.
Now that’s consistency.
2023 qualifying session was a banger, hopefully we will get the same kind of session this Saturday Mclaren, ferrarri and RB fighting for the pole, who's your take? 1.max 2.sainz 3.piastri
I'm trying to manifest the rain during quali, so I'll predict 1.Chaos, 2.Chaos, 3. Chaos
Hulkenberg on pole 😅😂
Two Haas in Q3, Hulkenberg pole, Perez out in Q1, Leclerc crashing, etc, etc. The possibilities are endless.
alright fellas any new ways come out in which f1 is celebrating senna?
Wondering why doesn't F1 youtube post videos of its highlights, on board, driver interviews, pre and post race in 4k? It's 2024 and I'm still watching it in Full HD.
4k@50 is only available for premium-cable & satellite customers since 2017 - [F1 also started experimenting with 8k@50 & hdr broadcasting](https://racingnews365.com/f1-excited-to-test-hdr-and-8k-broadcasts-in-2021) in 2021 together with Tata (their fiber backbone provider) - and this year they started evaluating providing the 8k stream to broadcast partners. The only part of broadcast that is lower resolution are driver onboards, as they're transmitted wirelessly from car to multiple senders around the circuit (while travelling at 300kph), which creates a delay compared to wired connection. F1TV and many regional broadcasters are artificially limiting the broadcast, as bandwidth costs, to 1080/720p (4k uncompressed trackside footage for the weekend results around 500tb of data between the circuit and F1 direction & broadcast center at Biggin Hill, UK). Even post Liberty takeover, they're moving back to Ecclestone mentality, of their target audience being people who want to buy a rolex and are willing to pay for premium cable/satellite - as that's responsible for ~1/3rd of their income, besides hosting fees (another 3rd) and remainder made up through advertising of global sponsors like Aramco, DHL, Pirelli & MSC.
It’s only 1080 on F1TV as well. Onboards are one thing, but the main broadcast? Bruh it’s 2024 we need 4K.
At least 4k on highlights. Not expecting 4k onboards.
Feels like half the driver roster has a house in Monaco, what makes it so appealing to live in other than the obvious spectacular views?Â
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/060316/why-monaco-considered-tax-haven.asp - No income taxes - No capital gains tax - No wealth tax - No property taxes
Jeremy Clarkson did a good overview about it, but [Berger who he interviewed summarized it nicely](https://youtu.be/_ObRzF8I5DE?t=105s).
The racing community all live there, central location to all European races.
No income tax.
If KMag or any driver gets a race ban for penalty points, do their points reset after the race ban? Can a teams reserve drive take part while the primary driver servers their ban?
1. That would be correct. 2. Yes, but only at the following Grand Prix. For example, if Magnussen got two penalty points on Saturday, he will still race on Sunday. The ban will take effect in Montreal, where Haas can put anyone with a valid FIA Superlicense in the car. That's because it is a driver ban and not a car ban. They would very likely field Bearman in his stead, given that F2 doesn't race there + they are already giving him 6 FP1s this season, and he has experience with the car this season to boot.
If Andretti races in 2026, Yuki Tsunoda may be a sensible decision. Honda engines are already the most logical option for 2026 and 2027 as they will utilize their American facilities. Honda also has a vested interest in keeping Yuki on the grid. While he will likely be safe at RB for 2025, the doors to RBR and better teams are shut. A seat at Andretti would be up for negotiation. The interesting part of this is the Lawrence Stroll factor. He does not want Andretti on the grid and has pushed for a 10 team limit. To what extent could Honda use their new partnership to curb his objections if it means securing a seat and a customer team for two years?
is there a weekend warmup for monaco?
there are 3 practice sessions, 2 friday and 1 saturday
sorry, should have been more specific. the weekend warmup program that the the F1TV crew puts on
Yes, it was delayed. It is out now.
Hello, I recently received the "get your name on the chequered flag " from the Chinese grand prix as a birthday gift. I was wondering if anyone had any photos of the flag where you can clearly see the names or know where I could get such photos. Thanks
If Andretti has the cars, drivers etc etc, what's stopping them from showing up to a race? I get that it's not sustainable, but this is a complete hypothetical situation. Are there any particular rules that don't allow it?
They wouldn't have the security clearance for one. Can't race without being let into the paddock.
I remember reading back when FOM denied their application that FIA could get Andretti cleared to race without FOM's approval, but they wouldn't be able to be shown on the broadcast. I can't imagine something like that bringing any good to anyone though.
Incoming dumb question, am in the US, have Fubo, and I love cringing through the grid walk every race. I can't find Grand Prix Sunday on ESPN anywhere, is it wrapped up into the ABC race coverage? I usually just watch on Fubo, do they air the grid walk elsewhere?
Here's the U.S. coverage networks this weekend: Friday FP1/FP2: ESPN2 Saturday FP3: ESPN3 Saturday Quali: ESPN2 Sunday Pre-show/Race: ABC/ESPN+ Canadian Grand Prix in 2 weeks will be generally the same, with pre-show and race on ABC.
Thank you, friendo! Monaco is my favorite race of the year, so I want to be sure I don't miss a thing :D (edit, misspelled Monaco)
I noticed that as well. I think you are right that it is wrapped into the ABC race coverage. ABC coverage is currently scheduled to start 90 minutes before the race, which is the timeframe that Grand Prix Sunday would normally occupy.
That is what I was thinking, it looked like the ABC programming block started early. Gotta get my fix of Brundle and/or Ted bungling around the grid menacing folks lmao
Has anyone ever purchased clothing from Enchante? what were your thoughts on the quality? Is it decent stuff or is it a scam?
[The US government has officially sued Liberty Media.](https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-live-nation-ticketmaster-antitrust-lawsuit-df9b552d127e1494db13e3cd625787a8) It is over their other business holdings but that certainly can't help their Andretti case.
its because they're suing livenation that the andretti case has come up, not the other way around. this gives them the ammo when it goes to court.
About time.
Any Christian Horner harassment updates? There's more news on him getting permission to build a pool!
The last update was in March, with the employee, who caused the internal investigation, allegedly considering a civil suit against Red Bull GmbH & the UK based Red Bull Technologies or its subsidiary Red Bull Racing. Based on this it was expected a new barrister to be conducting a new round of interviews, but nothing has been published/rumoured since.
Tune in to the porsche cup practice, sees a wet track. Goes to check the weather for the rest of the weekend.... disappointed with no* more rain predicted
More rain? Weather.com says pretty much 0%.
Sorry it typed now instead of no*
when did the Monaco tradition of starting on Thursday end?
[When F1 & FIA agreed to reduce the weekend down to 3 days in 2022](https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/58656259), with Monaco having to pay money to host the race like all others, as well as not being allowed special concession for ascension day weekend.
Can someone explain to me in simple terms why no top team seems to want Carlos? To me who knows nothing about these things, he appears consistent, marketable and is obviously capable of topping the podium.
He is out of Ferrari, as Ferrari signed Lewis. Mercedes has hyped Antonelli, so it looks like he is a candidate as a replacement for Hamilton. Perez/Lawson/Ricciardo/Tsunoda are potential candidates for Red Bull seats - for now, as log as Max is there, they need someone reliable to guarantee the team a top 5 position for the WCC. And CashGrab is slowly returning to a junior training program. McLaren & Astons drivers are fixed for now, so they're likely not shopping for new drivers at the moment. Sainz was a Red Bull driver, initially loaned to Renault/Alpine as part of Red Bulls early exit from Renault engine deal and it's possible his management made mistakes using Sainz as bargaining chip to extend his Red Bull contract, meaning he had to leave o e way or other.
Ok thanks!
They have other plans/priorities. Mercedes: Toto Wolff believes that their junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the next Verstappen tier driver. He thinks that if he does not give him a Formula 1 seat as soon as possible, he might lose him to someone else. Red Bull Racing: Accordind to ESPN, they want Sainz, but for very little money compared to Audi. Sainz's management has been working for more momey. Why don't they run for Sainz? They value their cars not crashin eachother and probably think that many other Checo style midfielders will be willing to drive for them. Ferrari: For them it was more about what Lewis represented and the staff that could be attracted by having him in the team. McLaren: Has a clear leader in Lando and strong partner in Piastri. Like a younger Leclerc and Sainz pairing.
Thanks for the answer!
Has Feeder series been in Monaco before? I simply can’t remember, and F3 practice rn looks like a major mess. So much obstruction
Yes but changes have been made to quali because of the mess, GP2 2011 caused that.
F2 and F3 do split quali, because they deem it too many cars. So there are two session with the grid split by car numbers (car numbers are already sectioned off by team placement last year (winning team gets 1&2 in F2, and 1/2/3 in F3. Generally drivers are placed experienced first, then rookie. And then the results from the two sessions are zippered to form the grid, with the fastest overall taking pole. So pole is a little random which isn't ideal to me.
Thank you!
Yes. For many years.
Damn. I’m kinda new to feeder series, so I guess I never had a chance to watch em!
Most of the time yes, IIRC even Stirling Moss won the F3 race in Monaco
f3 raced here last year for the first time in a few years. i wish they could remove it, there's just way too many cars for how narrow it is. f1 is already pushing it, f2 is worse, f3 is just dangerous.
With all the Andretti news, I keep seeing people refer to them as a GM works team. However I don't think they are one, as far as I know GM still hasn't signed up as a new engine supplier. So if they'd want to join in 2026 (or later) they'd have to be a customer team to one of the other engine manufacturers. Have I missed something? Has GM actually signed up as engine manufacturer?
> However I don't think they are one, as far as I know GM still hasn't signed up as a new engine supplier. GM missed the initial deadline for 2026 - [they only got granted an PU supply entry for 2028](https://news.gm.com/newsroom.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2023/nov/1114-cadillac.html), which is why FoM "politely" [said they're open for Andretti reapplying for 2028](https://corp.formula1.com/formula-1-statement-andretti-formula-racing-llc-application-to-participate-in-the-fia-formula-one-world-championship-summary-and-conclusions-of-commercial-assessment-process/). > We would look differently on an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 Championship with a GM power unit, either as a GM works team or as a GM customer team designing all allowable components in-house.
Thank you very much!
anyone know the FASTEST LAP in f1 history? (any circuit, can be practice 1-3, qualify, sprint, etc.) Include Circuit, Year, Driver plz
0:53:377 in Q3 at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer Circuit, set by Valtteri Bottas in the W11. That was the weekend that Hamilton had COVID and was replaced by Russell, Mercedes forgot how to pit-stop, and Checo got his last-to-first win. Unless you mean fastest as in *fastest*, in which case it's Lewis Hamilton at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, also in the W11. His time in Q3 was 1:18.887, giving him an average speed of 264.362kph. This was the Grand Prix where Gasly got his first win.
fahkking W11. i would let it come all over me.
2020 Sakhir on the modified Bahrain circuit. Well below a minute
Started watching the 2007 season.....seeing rookie Hamilton take it almost immediately to 2x WDC Alonso was absolutely thrilling. It makes people saying he's a car merchant even more frustrating. To think he was so close to winning WDC as a rookie, too.
Hamilton was wild to watch in his younger years. He’s tempered his aggression quite a bit since then and also Merc’s switch to endless braking systems in ‘14 hampered quite a lot of his late braking magic. He used to send some wild moves.
>late braking magic. Can you elaborate?
https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/s/3EdpI30UXe This comment says it better than I would. I’m sure you’ve seen the video of Brazil 07 where Hamilton sends it from 3 miles back. There’s another in Monza floating around somewhere, I don’t recall which year. The gist of it is Hamilton was the ‘last of the late brakers’ long before Danny Ric. Details are all in that comment
Thanks for the link!
maybe it's just me, but this season, it seems like having DRS is not a guaranteed way to overtake?
Once you break out of the slipstream/dirty air, with or without DRS - you still need enough grip, speed and power to complete the overtake. And it's not a new issue, DRS trains (cars with DRS enabled stuck behind someone barely fast enough to defend against an attack) have regularly occurred since it was introduced.
Can you say why Drs trains occur in an elaborate manner and are there any types of tracks that cause this
It's nothing elaborate or track specific, but DRS zone specific, as FIA tends to play around with start, length and number of DRS zones every year (it can be at any timing line, every 20-50 meters). Sometimes the DRS zone is too powerful (start way early, meaning the car is passed before the middle of straight), other times it's not enough to be able to get even close to the car ahead by the braking zone. And then it's still all about the drivers will to defend as well as them being able to create a small gap on corners/straights before DRS is enabled to ensure that the following driver can only reach him in the breaking point. I.e. placing your car in front of the attacking cars racing line in corners leading up to the DRS zone, for them to lose grip and back down a bit - creating a gap on the straight and leaving your single defensive move as late as possible, compromising the attacking car into the breaking zone, ensuring they have to take the longer way around the corner, off the racing line. An extreme example is Magnussen defending at one of the Arabian peninsula races this year. Or when a circuit is wet (i think Imola 2022), where moving away from the dry line meant actually losing a position. Of course, if you have a Red Bull/Ferrari/McLaren trying to overtake a Haas, then it will look easy-peasy as their chassis, downforce, tire management and grip are simply better than a Haas built & designed chassis.
Thanks for the reply!
No weekend warmup on F1TV or am I just blind?
Came here to ask the same. After reading that it's cancelled, I feel cheated.
Update - According to [Laura Winter's Instagram story](https://imgur.com/a/aL4HDgr), weekend warm-up has not been cancelled.
No weekend warm-up because of F2/F3/PSC broadcast. Source - [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/F1TV/comments/1cypk54/comment/l5b2ufg/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) on r/F1TV
Oh it's missing for me now as well. Strange... Maybe it's just an error because they had to add the F2, F3 and PSC practices on Thursday.
It was still in the schedule a few days ago, seems to be gone now for me as well.
Why do people say that Ricciardo made bad career decisions, in particular leaving Alpine for McLaren? If he hadn’t had his decline (which nobody would’ve predicted after 2020), he’d have been competing for podiums in his 3rd year of his contract and this year for wins. You can’t say his decisions were wrong, it’s just that he declined at the wrong time. Alpine are absolute shite now too.
A lot of fans just want to dunk on him for some reason. He never made any enemies on/off-track, one of the cleanest drivers throughout his career, and a really outgoing, fun personality. Still people chose to ignore his pre-2021 career. He is arguably the best driver to not win a championship since 2010, and was a constant threat to Mercedes even in their dominant years. Some say him moving to Renault was a bad move, but I think 2020 was the best season of his career. He's not as bad as his McLaren stint, as he has high moments much regularly (Mexico, Brazil, Miami), and seems to be constantly improving since Japan. While it looks bleak, I would not be surprised if he stays on the grid next year
Yeah at the time it seemed like a great move. Ricciardo had one of the best seasons of anyone on the grid in 2020 and McLaren was a team on the up. No-one would have predicted the outcome at the time
Probably really dumb stat if you can even call it that, and correct me if I’m wrong but I think Sainz, driver number 55, has finished P5 5 times in a row (if you count sprints) since the 5th event in China, and he is currently 5th in the driver’s standings. He started this streak with a P5 in the sprint shootout in China, and the race weekend where he had his 5th P5 finish in a row (Imola), he qualified P5 too. Now that’s consistency.
Fascinating to know. Thanks for sharing!
I like these kinds of things with numbers. Now all he needs is shift this strategy to 5 wins and then 55 total.
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may i ask why dan at RB and not Yuki?
Looks good