So the RB17 hypercar was revealed and the rumors Newey may be going to AM appear to be getting stronger as well.
F1 2024 Season
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May interest some people, Max in SIM racing. Apparently he's very very good at it.
Roberto Chinchero (italian journalist, Sky F1 italy opinioninst):
https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...i-e-punta-su-aston-martin-o-mclaren/10633955/
- Newey has definitely abandoned the Ferrari option.
- Aston Martin is the reported by multiple sources to be Adrian's favorite destination.
- Ferrari is currently more worried about finding a replacement for Cardile in the day-by-day operations.
- McLaren had very private, very secret negotiations with Adrian Newey and the current stage of negotiations is unclear, could be the surprise outcome.
https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...i-e-punta-su-aston-martin-o-mclaren/10633955/
- Newey has definitely abandoned the Ferrari option.
- Aston Martin is the reported by multiple sources to be Adrian's favorite destination.
- Ferrari is currently more worried about finding a replacement for Cardile in the day-by-day operations.
- McLaren had very private, very secret negotiations with Adrian Newey and the current stage of negotiations is unclear, could be the surprise outcome.
Motorsport F1 reported the same sort of thing. Newey doesn't want to relocate to Italy.
They also reported that Ferrari have abandoned the SF-24 concept of this season. The next car 677 ala "project Hamilton" is going to use use a pull rod system at the front, copying the same concept as RedBull and McLaren. Shorter gearbox and redistribution of weight of the car for better balance.
The latest update to the SF-24 reintroduced proposing at high speed. Maybe they should take a leaf out of Mercedes book and introduce a third element to the nose of the car (alledged to be a heave damper and spring) which has fixed the proposing on the car.
James Allison quoted as '"how could we (Mercedes) have been so stupid", in reference to the fix.
F1 has also released data to demonstrate that audiences are higher for sprint events than for grands prix run to the standard format, which sees two practice sessions on Friday, followed by one on Saturday before qualifying and then the race.
A statement said that live audience figures for the sprint in qualifying and sprint in China this year were 40% higher across F1’s top 15 markets compared to the average practice sessions for the opening two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
I can't make sense of this statement but it sounds like the sprint events are working?
A statement said that live audience figures for the sprint in qualifying and sprint in China this year were 40% higher across F1’s top 15 markets compared to the average practice sessions for the opening two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
I can't make sense of this statement but it sounds like the sprint events are working?
That doesn't mean they are good
So more people watch the sprint than a practice session? Obviously but it’s still shit
I did not expect this on my f1 bingo card…. Wasn’t he married to a porn star at one point?
I know that Michael and Corina detested her and maybe this was the reason why.
Hi bro and wife hated his female partner so much he decided to turn gay?
His exwife was a proper proper stunner in the early 2000's (Cora). Must have been a crazy time to keep that a secret, especially with the coverage his brother was getting from the type of media that would have concerned itself with this.
No. They might have hated her because they knew the truth.
Good on him that he now feels comfortable enough to make it public and hopefully he has some happiness. 
Been an open secret for years. Think he split with his wife about 10 years ago.
'Ultimatum for Perez, Red Bull look to trigger release clause'
Sergio Perez is having a disappointing season at Red Bull Racing and may lose his seat.
De Telegraaf reported that Perez has been given an ultimatum by the management to improve before the summer break or risk being replaced.
Horner and Perez met before the Silverstone weekend, where Horner emphasized the need for improvement.
Perez has only Hungary and Belgium left to show progress, as he did not perform well at Silverstone.
Despite signing a new contract last month to stay with Red Bull until 2026, a clause allows Red Bull to terminate the contract if needed.
If Perez has more than 100 points less than Verstappen in the World Championship by the summer break, Red Bull could replace him. The current gap is 137 points.
Liam Lawson is a potential replacement, having made a notable debut last year as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement at AlphaTauri (now Visa Cash App RB).
Lawson will drive the RB20 during a Red Bull filming day at Silverstone, though Horner denied that this test is related to Perez's situation, stating it was planned months in advance.
This is from an F1 Facebook page , so how true any of this, who knows.
Sergio Perez is having a disappointing season at Red Bull Racing and may lose his seat.
De Telegraaf reported that Perez has been given an ultimatum by the management to improve before the summer break or risk being replaced.
Horner and Perez met before the Silverstone weekend, where Horner emphasized the need for improvement.
Perez has only Hungary and Belgium left to show progress, as he did not perform well at Silverstone.
Despite signing a new contract last month to stay with Red Bull until 2026, a clause allows Red Bull to terminate the contract if needed.
If Perez has more than 100 points less than Verstappen in the World Championship by the summer break, Red Bull could replace him. The current gap is 137 points.
Liam Lawson is a potential replacement, having made a notable debut last year as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement at AlphaTauri (now Visa Cash App RB).
Lawson will drive the RB20 during a Red Bull filming day at Silverstone, though Horner denied that this test is related to Perez's situation, stating it was planned months in advance.
This is from an F1 Facebook page , so how true any of this, who knows.
It's been reported elsewhere as well. Apart from the Liam Lawson bit.
This seems to have gone under the radar .
Rolex is ending its long-standing partnership with Formula 1 at the conclusion of this season. The luxury watchmaker, which has been a prominent sponsor since 2011, will see its logo grace the Grand Prix start clock for the last time this year.
Stepping in to replace Rolex is LVMH, the conglomerate behind high-profile brands like TAG Heuer and Hublot. Starting next season, TAG Heuer will take over as the official timekeeper for Formula 1. This new deal is reportedly valued at $150 million annually, a significant increase from Rolex's current $50 million per year agreement.
LVMH's TAG Heuer to Replace Rolex as Official Timekeeper for Formula 1, $150 Million Deal Announced - Athlon Sports
Rolex is ending its long-standing partnership with Formula 1 at the conclusion of this season. The luxury watchmaker, which has been a prominent sponsor since 2011, will see its logo grace the Grand Prix start clock for the last time this year.
Stepping in to replace Rolex is LVMH, the conglomerate behind high-profile brands like TAG Heuer and Hublot. Starting next season, TAG Heuer will take over as the official timekeeper for Formula 1. This new deal is reportedly valued at $150 million annually, a significant increase from Rolex's current $50 million per year agreement.
LVMH's TAG Heuer to Replace Rolex as Official Timekeeper for Formula 1, $150 Million Deal Announced - Athlon Sports
Saw this news before and was oddly excited about the prospect of seeing TAG branding on screen again. For some reason the time when they sponsored it before gives me major nostalgia vibes.
Same.
So I've only just got started watching drive to survive for whatever reason, never got round to it, but have a sudden urge to dive into all things F1. Just been watching the latest season which probably isn't the best one. Is it worth watching from all the way through from beginning? Any to skip?
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I think the first seasons are best
Skip all of them after 2021 because nothing happens in them but made up drama.
They probably explain more about the sport in the beginning, but otherwise, they're all kinda similar. So if you like one season, you will probably like them all; although binge watching everything might be a bit boring, and obviously the narrative they can present depends on what actually happened in the season. (Like, Verstappen's dominance was so boring last year, that he's barely mentioned at all.)
I'm finding last season pretty interesting tbh. Obviously some behind the scenes filming is staged, but the drama and pressure is real, as with Mclarens shitshow start to last season for example. I'm in the industry now it seems, so just need to deep dive into everything, maybe work my way backwards
I think I would rather work my way forwards from the start, cause you'll get some of the jokes and references better that way (cause after season 1, the series becomes this known thing). That's nothing major though. And I think I also liked the latest season better than the one before that. Ultimately, it's anyway not about who's winning the season.I'm finding last season pretty interesting tbh. Obviously some behind the scenes filming is staged, but the drama and pressure is real, as with Mclarens shitshow start to last season for example. I'm in the industry now it seems, so just need to deep dive into everything, maybe work my way backwards
Red Bull suspects McLaren is having an illegal opening in the brake lining of their car, which should not have been there.
https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/re...mportant-mclaren-part-this-season-to-the-fia/
https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/re...mportant-mclaren-part-this-season-to-the-fia/
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Obviously unrelated to F1 aside from a load of former F1 drivers competing in it, but my god the WEC championship is an incredible watch! Fantastic racing with so many manufacturers, and more set to join it too. I'd highly recommend watching the races.
Just been sent a vid of the track in Hungary and it’s flooded
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1924619/Hungarian-Grand-prix-rain-F1/amp
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1924619/Hungarian-Grand-prix-rain-F1/amp
Slightly related but Haas have confirmed KMag won't be their driver next year. The rumours are that Ocon - yes, he of Alpine fame - will be paired with Bearman, which I think is nice because I like Esteban.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c134v0e56r8o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c134v0e56r8o
Ocon doesnt deserve another F1 drive. Just dead weight.
Why don’t they release the numbers for sprint versus actual qualifying. Not many people give a shit about watching practice.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/2898...pdates-to-play-a-crucial-role-in-hungary.html
Important race for RedBull, new updates that will either bring back their advantage or not.
Also Ferrari have a new floor to try to fix porposing issues
Important race for RedBull, new updates that will either bring back their advantage or not.
Also Ferrari have a new floor to try to fix porposing issues
Could this WW IT outage affect FP ?
Timing problems and such like
Timing problems and such like
Mercedes are working to solve the problems caused by a global computer systems outage before Formula 1 practice begins at the Hungaroring today.
Airlines, banks and media have suffered serious disruption due to the problem, which some have blamed on CrowdStrike. The security services company, which offers protection against cyberattacks, has supplied services to Mercedes since 2019 and its branding appears on the teams’ cars.
A Mercedes spokesperson confirmed the team is manually addressing the problem on each computer it uses and expects it will be able to operate as normal during today’s practice sessions. First practice is due to begin at 1:30pm local time.
The problem is also understood to have affected machines being used for Mercedes’ engine customers McLaren, Aston Martin and Williams. “We are working closely with our partners at CrowdStrike to mitigate any impact,” Mercedes’ spokesperson confirmed.
https://www.racefans.net/2024/07/19...es-mercedes-fixing-computers-before-practice/
Airlines, banks and media have suffered serious disruption due to the problem, which some have blamed on CrowdStrike. The security services company, which offers protection against cyberattacks, has supplied services to Mercedes since 2019 and its branding appears on the teams’ cars.
A Mercedes spokesperson confirmed the team is manually addressing the problem on each computer it uses and expects it will be able to operate as normal during today’s practice sessions. First practice is due to begin at 1:30pm local time.
The problem is also understood to have affected machines being used for Mercedes’ engine customers McLaren, Aston Martin and Williams. “We are working closely with our partners at CrowdStrike to mitigate any impact,” Mercedes’ spokesperson confirmed.
https://www.racefans.net/2024/07/19...es-mercedes-fixing-computers-before-practice/
Red Flag in FP2 Leclerc has a big crash
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I really don't see the pairing with Lewis going well for Charles.
Leclerc's terrible form continues. Still very inconsistent.