The Formula One Thread

OK, rant on. I have to say, I only have 1 social media acct. and I NEVER look at F1 stuff on there, but if I have to see one more news "article" from one more sketchy "news outlet" highlighting what childish, whiney cunts that entire fucking paddock is, i'm gonna scream. Block one and 3 more appear. My already tenuous desire to watch this freaking circus has completely evaporated. Jesus Christ it's annoying. I know Drama is the hook, but FFS enough is enough.........

 

It just surprises me with all the investment we are seeing from manufacturers back into sports car prototype endurance racing that the World stage can only offer up six rounds for their effort. This is to be the 3rd Golden age of Endurance racing after the late 60s and then the early to mid-80s.

 

2023 Pre-season testing starts today. Race 1 a week from Sunday.

 

Oh thank God.

 

Yes....

 

Good thing I looked in here. I sort on the TV schedule a couple of days ago and forgot about it. Thankfully I didn't miss it, they're showing it in one hour.

 

Was so happy to see F1 populate on my DVR. See who all sandbagged on R1.

 

It'll be interesting to see if Ferrari's "S duct" is a big deal or not. I think it's probably their only chance to beat Redbull.
I think Aston Martin has found pace and will surprise people this year, I think Alonso wins a race or two.

 

He'll win a MotoGP race before he wins another F1 race.

 

Poopiehead! Boo!

 

Rough day for Merc. I wonder if they will be ahead or behind where they finished last year?

https://www.crash.net/f1/results/1020800/1/f1-2023-bahrain-preseason-testing-day-2-lap-times

 

Jeeze, Sainz did 154 laps!

Now thats some durability testing

 

You all see they used tape to affix some piece of LH’s vehicle that flew off? Whoops.

 

https://racer.com/2023/02/25/alonso...-scratched-the-surface-of-new-cars-potential/

 

On another note lando Norris is said to have punched a wall out of frustration after the test.

 

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...f1-comeback-aston-martin-stroll/10436630/amp/

My mother would absolutely flip out. It has not only been the offseason for her, but a mourning period.

 

They already said that their reserve/third driver will race the car if stroll can’t go.