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Paolo_Lasardi wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:05 am
Does anyone here believe that Mekies has the format and the competences to successfully lead Red Bull?

I don't know but I certainly feel less confident that Red Bull can rebuild into a championship contender now than I did before they sacked Horner.

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I don't understand why this is still something that keeps coming up like some sort of bombshell. Yes, Prost had a weight advantage. Before 1994, that was part of Formula 1, and had always been part of grand prix racing. Prost can only be viewed in the context of the era he raced in, one in which hi...

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And yet, that was what Schumacher did on his very first F1 race. So who knows, perhaps Franco is also on his way to 6 driver titles... And if he is to be replaced, I feel Jack Doohan should be given a decent second chance. Even an overrated driver like Prost "won" 3 (thanks to the unfair FIA rules ...

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If this rumour is true, his days are really numbered because burning of the clutch by a F1 driver doesn't shed a good light on the driver's skills & doesn't help justify his place on the F1 grid. And yet, that was what Schumacher did on his very first F1 race. So who knows, perhaps Franco is also o...

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Incredibly short sighted. Horner has been the best TP this century and the only to over see two periods of dominance in over 30 years.

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How on earth does Hadjar get the vote? He outqualified Lawson, but not by much. Lawson is an innocent victim at the start, and then Hadjar crashes into the back of Antonelli. I don't think the race should be ruled out of the vote- Hadjar made a very costly mistake and Lawson couldn't take further p...

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How on earth does Hadjar get the vote? He outqualified Lawson, but not by much. Lawson is an innocent victim at the start, and then Hadjar crashes into the back of Antonelli. I don't think the race should be ruled out of the vote- Hadjar made a very costly mistake and Lawson couldn't take further p...

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Hulkenberg, Alonso, Norris Being honest this time, What did Alonso really do today that was much better than Stroll? Not that I would vote either. Yes, he made his mediums last far longer than Stroll made his softs last, but that is sort of to be expected? I would say Stroll's first 2 stints were m...

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Hulkenberg, Alonso, Norris Being honest this time, What did Alonso really do today that was much better than Stroll? Not that I would vote either. Yes, he made his mediums last far longer than Stroll made his softs last, but that is sort of to be expected? I would say Stroll's first 2 stints were m...

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Hulkenberg, Alonso, Norris

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Way to early for slicks

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The racing rules are absurd.

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Massively impressed nobody crashed in that.

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F2 Sprint 01. Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) 1:44.489 02. Sebastian Montoya (PREMA Racing) 1:44.198 03. Roman Stanek (Invicta Racing) 1:44.512 04. Kush Maini (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.055 05. Joshua Dürksen (AIX Racing) 1:45.051 06. Jak Crawford (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.016 07. Luke Browning (Hitech ...

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F2 Sprint 01. Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) 1:44.489 02. Sebastian Montoya (PREMA Racing) 1:44.198 03. Roman Stanek (Invicta Racing) 1:44.512 04. Kush Maini (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.055 05. Joshua Dürksen (AIX Racing) 1:45.051 06. Jak Crawford (DAMS Lucas Oil) 1:45.016 07. Luke Browning (Hitech ...

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Unbelievable by Verstappen.

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Bortoletto beating Hulkenberg again. Hulkenberg effectively last. He has been terrible in the last two qualifying sessions. Speaking of terrible... Stroll outqualified for the 23rd consecutive time and only a fraction faster than "terrible" Hulkenberg. Well, did you not see the pace of the Sauber l...

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TheGiantHogweed wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:29 pm
Bortoletto beating Hulkenberg again. Hulkenberg effectively last. He has been terrible in the last two qualifying sessions.

Speaking of terrible... Stroll outqualified for the 23rd consecutive time and only a fraction faster than "terrible" Hulkenberg.

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UnlikeUday wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:12 pm
Colapinto looks like a goner.

He sounds like he knows that's it.

He was so much more impressive in the Williams last year.

Makes you wonder how much Albon was phoning it in or how good Gasly really is driving.

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Paolo_Lasardi wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:27 pm

mikeyg123 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:35 pm
The Red Bull looks dreadful.
Why? Solid P5, faster than both Mercedes. Not brilliant, okay - but dreadful?

I commented after FP1 where Verstappen looked like he was wrestling an Octopus every onboard. I've not watched FP2.

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The Red Bull looks dreadful.

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What did Piastri do in his first year in F1 despite being a F2 champion? Antonelli was rushed into F1 by Wolff who under no circumstances is going to let him go. He made a blunder when he has the chance to sign & nurture Verstappen. He won't make the same mistake twice with Antonelli. Given his bil...

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I honestly don't see it. It makes much more sense to Wolff to keep Antonelli than to keep Russell. Not great for us, but probably the smart move for Mercedes. At this moment in time I would be somewhat concerned for Antonelli, I'm not seeing any progress. What did Piastri do in his first year in F1...

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I don't think Verstappen is specifically looking for #1 status. As long the teams is principally focused on delivering a car that enables him to compete on equal footing to the competition. Sure, Jos Verstappen might be very vocal in the press, but I don't think it means much. He's clearly going to...

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Agree, although I think it'd look better without the shark fin. I like it from most angles, I don't from others. Very bizarre. Overall it is a yes though! I don't think it looks spectacular to be honest. I am sure it will be very fast, maybe even fun to drive, but all these supercars look the same ...

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This super/hyper cars of late are just so UGLY... Don't see new generation falling in love with these, just because they go fast. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think that's a stunning looking car. Gorgeous from the side and like a beefier McLaren F1 from the front. Agree, although I think...

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1940719249665782174 This super/hyper cars of late are just so UGLY... Don't see new generation falling in love with these, just because they go fast. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think that's a stunning looking car. Gorgeous from the side and like a beefier McLaren F1 from the front.

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Please tell me which other 3 drivers preceded these champions in their respective championship years. Rosberg is easy... Hamilton, Alonso and Ricciardo Villeneuve is even easier. He hobbled to the title in a dominant car while crashing often. Schumacher, Hakkinen and Coulthard were better among oth...

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George Russell at Red Bull is such an unintuitive partnership.

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Because either of them would be an unworthy champion in my view. How many times did we see a driver become WDC over the past 30 plus years who was not amongst the best 3 in the sport? The only examples I can think of are Mansell in 1992, Räikkönen in 2008, and Button in 2009. Even with Räikkönen on...

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Because either of them would be an unworthy champion in my view. How many times did we see a driver become WDC over the past 30 plus years who was not amongst the best 3 in the sport? The only examples I can think of are Mansell in 1992, Räikkönen in 2008, and Button in 2009. Even with Räikkönen on...

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Why would it be all about Verstappen for me? I think you are honestly projecting here. I wouldn't be following a sport closely for 45 years if it was all about the one driver. At the point that Verstappen's title hopes look to be over we suddenly talk about either Norris or Piastri being unworthy c...

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I think he's been pretty strong especially in qualifying. Right on Hulkenberg's pace in qualifying is no mean feet.

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I doubt there is much between them. Both are competent midfielders and certainly Pérez' stock must have risen by dint of the performances or rather lack of those that have stepped into the Red Bull seat after him. Given past debates though it would be an interesting match up. Sure, but it would be ...

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Well, a close season with greatness on full display is obviously what would be anyone's dream. But seeing a Schumacher dominate the field is something I prefer over what we saw yesterday. And I disliked Schumacher with a vengeance! For you F1 is all about Verstappen, greatness is him overcoming the...

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For you F1 is all about Verstappen, greatness is him overcoming the odds, when he can't do that then F1 is broke, I said if Red Bull don't improve the car this year then he's not winning the title, three things are not in his favour this year, a dominant car in which to start the season building a ...

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You might have convinced me to make Hulk my final DOTD and Bortoletto my honorable mention. Both are probably deserving along with Lawson and Alonso. I also think that the merit of making the one-stopper work are a bit underestimated. Certainly by Ferrari. Well there was no merit at all for Ferrari...

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What do we think prevented Tsunoda getting a penalty for forcing Stroll off? Was it down to these rules that Verstappen always uses to his advantage of whoever gets to the apex first has the corner? Tsunoda did, but Stroll left space and still had his front wing and left front wheel slightly ahead ...

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I think the main ones are Hulkenberg and Lawson. Maybe Alonso too. I think Bortoletto's result is not as good as many are implying. As is often the case, first points and rare decent / good performances can swing the votes a bit. Hulkenberg after a very poor Saturday showed just how good that Saube...

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It is just that 5 seconds is basically the most lenient it can be. Drivers ignoring blue flags get much worse than this. He must have known that a lead driver was close, so he was simply oblivious like Stroll sometimes is. Forcing a car onto the grass that he is obliged to let pass makes no sense a...

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