F1 2024: Singaporean GP - Singapore (Sep 22)

[TheBingoBalls]

I’m sure RIC is a great person, but after Stroll, he was given a leash way longer than most and way longer than he should have been given if we’re strictly looking at performance. Leaving Red Bull was probably the wrong decision but only in a way where Red Bull would have given him the tools to contribute to a winning team. Leaving Red Bull to try and remain the lead driver was the wrong move and the realization of that should’ve been cemented when he couldn’t succeed with McLaren.

[fs1977]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm sure he has a hefty nest egg to fall back on and a luxury pad with wife/family and any cars he desires unlike millions of mortals that get pensioned off and sum up how they can afford to continue for the future.

I think that's not the point or issue here. He is about to lose the thing he loves doing most: driving an F1 car.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Nice fast stop, but I have no idea why they waited so long.
39th lap on meds, so 23 laps on hards....
To make sure Hammy's tyres were as worn as possible?

i think they were waiting for a safety car which never came

[G30M]

Originally Posted by fs1977

What a boring race. Norris made too many mistakes in my opinion. He was lucky that he didn't have any damage. McLaren was very dominant today, but wasn't last week. I don't see Norris winning every race to come, but I don't expect Verstappen to be second every race either. So gonna be an exciting couple of races to come.

not sure why McLaren didn't give Norris new everything parts in Baku and start last. Norris is on his last allocation of every part.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Mr Pete

The McLaren aero engineers are wizards.

Norris was saving his engine in 2nd stint

[G30M]

Max threatens to leave F1 again

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...t-for-swearing

Ps i do think his talent is wasted in F1, I'd love to see him race wheel to wheel in other competitions vs no wheel to wheel racing in F1 processions

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by G30M

Max threatens to leave F1 again

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...t-for-swearing

Man, that's one tough race. HAM & RUS treated for heat stroke

[atopa2002]

Originally Posted by G30M

Max threatens to leave F1 again

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/sep/22/max-verstappen-threatens-to-quit-f1-after-silly-punishment-for-swearing

He can leave , F1 is not for pampered and coddled drivers 😁

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by fs1977

I think that's not the point or issue here. He is about to lose the thing he loves doing most: driving an F1 car.

So what, he failed to live up to his earlier pace and has flopped badly saying to me he's lost interest in the thing he loves most.

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Man, that's one tough race. HAM & RUS treated for heat stroke

Same with Lando, he said he felt like he was going to faint when he was interviewed by David Coulthard.

[Killed by Death]

Now no racing for another month

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Now no racing for another month

A whole month?? WTH am I gonna do...

[3798j]

Zac Brown points out the obvious poor sporting problem of Ricciardo’s fastest lap at the end of the Singapore Grand Prix... a move taken to help Verstappen maintain his WDC point lead.
Many fans feel Red Bull should not be allowed to field two teams in Formula 1.

“That’s a nice A/B team sporting thing that I didn’t think was allowed…” “But hey, that’s not the first time we’ve seen it, probably won’t be the last." - - - Zac Brown

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Man, that's one tough race. HAM & RUS treated for heat stroke

Both Benz boys got an ice bath , but that shrunk some things ...

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by G30M

Max threatens to leave F1 again

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...t-for-swearing

He can just give a to BS Ben, there's no speak this time and they can't get him for that

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

A whole month?? WTH am I gonna do...

That's better for the RB20 and MAX my friend. The timing couldn't be better ..

MAX : I'll be back (!)

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by 3798j

Zac Brown points out the obvious poor sporting problem of Ricciardo’s fastest lap at the end of the Singapore Grand Prix... a move taken to help Verstappen maintain his WDC point lead.
Many fans feel Red Bull should not be allowed to field two teams in Formula 1.

“That’s a nice A/B team sporting thing that I didn’t think was allowed…” “But hey, that’s not the first time we’ve seen it, probably won’t be the last." - - - Zac Brown

We all know why it was done, you'd have to be a complete homer to think otherwise. It's one thing if RIC was in the points, it makes complete sense to score a point in potentially your last race but to do it for no reason other than to benefit Max and his lead to NOR?

Unfortunately, there's no way for anyone to police that.

[3798j]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

We all know why it was done, you'd have to be a complete homer to think otherwise. It's one thing if RIC was in the points, it makes complete sense to score a point in potentially your last race but to do it for no reason other than to benefit Max and his lead to NOR?

Unfortunately, there's no way for anyone to police that.

RIC didn't score a point for fastest lap...only cars finishing in the top ten receive a point. If the fastest lap is done by a car out of the top ten, no point is awarded.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

That's better for the RB20 and MAX my friend. It couldn't be better ..

Of course it gives RBR more time to figure out what next to do to MAX's car to face the McLaren threat.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by 3798j

RIC didn't score a point for fastest lap...only cars finishing in the top ten receive a point. If the fastest lap is done by a car out of the top ten, no point is awarded.

I know he didn't. My point was it would be justified if he was in the points to receive the 1 point for fastest lap in his last race. There really is no reason for anyone to go for the fastest lap if you're out of the points unless you're on the leading team trying to help your teammate.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by G30M

Max threatens to leave F1 again

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...t-for-swearing

Byyy Felicia!!

[3798j]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

I know he didn't. My point was it would be justified if he was in the points to receive the 1 point for fastest lap in his last race. There really is no reason for anyone to go for the fastest lap if you're out of the points unless you're on the leading team trying to help your teammate.

and that's Zac Brown's point...Red Bull has 4 cars "helping" teammates.
Red Bull doesn't mind showing how sleazy they are.