Yeah, I read that some kind of agreement has been reached. But the next line said that he'll be hard to acquire for some teams (e.g., Haas) because of his salary demands.
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I agree, should have added that if he takes a pay cut.
He will have been well compensated for is contract termination, I think he could handle a pay cut.
Actually, thinking more, maybe he won't have team coming after him, I have read an IndyCar rumour also.
I'm sure he could take a pay cut one way or another! What with his parents' wealth (if I'm not mistaken) and his racing income so far, he probably already won't have to work a day in his life anymore.
Ah, my bad! Somehow I thought that estate he's always filmed on in Drive to Survive was his parents'.
Yeah, it's well known that Mclaren have out of date wind tunnel and sim, they are opening the new ones for next season. The Pandemic delayed their original plans.
Sorry but if you really think they brought Danny Ric last year, on the contract they did for Lando to be the "lead driver" given Danny's record and experience... then you are kidding yourself...
Here is Lando literally talking about the MCL36 last season... He's also said similar last season as well.
https://www.planetf1.com/news/lando-norris-mcl36-suit-daniel-ricciardo/
I could see him trying NASCAR, he's a big fan and tried out earnhardts car last year
Max taking penalty too apparently but Red Bull don't have an ERS upgrade ready......
Strange decision.
This one might be primed for a Merc win
Strange decision.
This one might be primed for a Merc win
Merc are running a throwback livery, they are doomed.
Driver attempting to make himself look better than his team mate shocker…
McLaren used all Lando’s data in last years car because
a. Danny Ric was at Renault and
b. Carlos was off to Ferrari.
Given this years cars were largely designed in 2020 and early 2021 or at the very least, the fundamental elements of it, it’s not surprising that the car is built with Lando in mind much more than Danny Ric. This is not ground breaking or earth shattering logic.
McLaren hedged their bets on DR managing to drive anything put in front of him but that’s not the case and given Lando is out performing him this year, why continue to invest?
Shit thing for Lando is that despite all of the above, Daniel still has more wins for McLaren than he does.
Audi confirms 2026 F1 entry as engine manufacturer
https://www.racefans.net/2022/08/26/audi-confirms-2026-f1-entry-as-engine-manufacturer/
https://www.racefans.net/2022/08/26/audi-confirms-2026-f1-entry-as-engine-manufacturer/
Seems likely they’ll take over Sauber. Such a shame the finances are setup to make it very tough for a team to enter completely new. Having an extra couple of teams would be good for the sport.
new teams is what the sport need, hopefully they will compete at the top eventually.
Agreed, 10 is not a magic number and the huge entry fee just makes it almost impossible to add teams. That’s why AM, Audi etc. always buy existing entries. Would love to see 22, 24 cars on the grid.
Expect the story of Audi buying Sauber to be announced next season.
Leclerc, Verstappen among six drivers taking grid penalties
Charles Leclerc is among six drivers who will incur a grid penalty on Sunday for taking new engine parts.
Joining him at the rear of the grid will be world championship leader Max Verstappen.
The other four drivers taking penalties are Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher.
Could we see the first Mercedes win of the season, maybe even a 1 & 2 ?
Charles Leclerc is among six drivers who will incur a grid penalty on Sunday for taking new engine parts.
Joining him at the rear of the grid will be world championship leader Max Verstappen.
The other four drivers taking penalties are Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher.
Could we see the first Mercedes win of the season, maybe even a 1 & 2 ?
Rain at Spa. I am shocked.
Cloudy for Saturday, sunny Sunday, with no rain apparently , we shall see.
Belgium GP FP1 Timesheet.
Not many laps run in FP1, not seen any of it, but the lap count seems very low.
We have a european drought but Spa stays Spa
There was a Red Flag because of Magnussen's car stopping on trackNot many laps run in FP1, not seen any of it, but the lap count seems very low.
Cheers
Red Flag, Rain, and Spa is a very long lap.
they are?
I think he meant that sarcastically.
Ah ok, yeah was gonna say i'm only able to keep an eye on the times but they don't seem like they're pulling up any trees
Could be the cold temps though, they're usually pretty poor in tyre warm up.
Belgium GP FP2 Timesheet.
Wouldnt suprise me to see max or leclerc on the podium. The RedBull will eat other cars alive on the long straights due to is ERS deployment.
If its wet amd your on the right tyres at the right time, a win for max or leclerc isnt out of the question.
I suspect that won't happen for the one driving a red car...
The race aside, a couple of days left for final PU changes for the next three years!
Sep 1 is the deadline. Rumours that Mercedes have a new ERS that will be similar to RBs in performance maps. Just a rumour though...
"....By 1 September, the engine manufacturers must submit their final designs for the Energy Store (ES), Control Electronics (CE) and the MGU-K. However, there is only one change of specification for these permitted between now and September – this means the components cannot be continuously upgraded throughout this season before the final sign-off.
From 1 September, all performance-focused development is stopped for the next three years..."
Sep 1 is the deadline. Rumours that Mercedes have a new ERS that will be similar to RBs in performance maps. Just a rumour though...
"....By 1 September, the engine manufacturers must submit their final designs for the Energy Store (ES), Control Electronics (CE) and the MGU-K. However, there is only one change of specification for these permitted between now and September – this means the components cannot be continuously upgraded throughout this season before the final sign-off.
From 1 September, all performance-focused development is stopped for the next three years..."
On todays performance looking doubtful, even then you still have Sainz and Perez to worry about. Hope your right though.
So basically a if you're the mercs you should go to the extreme with upgrades and then work on making them work as you will be allowed to upgrade components reliability
I'm thinking the same also, FP1 and 2 both had rain and it was not warm and neither could get heat in the tyres.On todays performance looking doubtful, even then you still have Sainz and Perez to worry about. Hope your right though.
Hopefully, they will do better FP3 and qualifying.
Its the designs for 2023 season onwards. Last few components. RB definately have a ERS advantage over ferrari and mercedes. Maybe RB will improve it for next season, maybe not. Always harder to make gains when your attge edge of the envelope in terms of tech.
Belgium GP FP3 Timesheet
No a good FP3 for Lewis, was hoping he would improve, Russell fared better, with a good FP3 from Norris.
The RBs are so fast, i expect max to win from the back of the grid.
I have put both Leclerc and Max finishing well in the top 10, but I must admit, did think Max could win.
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