F1 2023: Saudi Arabian GP - Jeddah (Mar 19)

[2008M36MT]

This thread is turning into a bunch of conspiracy theories.

[lens]

Originally Posted by Rono63

What do you guys think of letting Ricardo fill the Red Bull seat in 2024 then try to get Leclerc?

You're more likely to get Lando Norris in the second seat tbh.

He's basically Max's best friend and a talent RB would love to have, and Norris is having trouble getting a podium in McLaren and with how shit their development is going, I would not be surprised to see him leaving.

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Jeddah last year : The tragedy , the walls ...This track is so damn tricky and bloody dangerous !

#Rat-Trap !!!

You can tell Alonso is so proud of Max, and was absolutely gutted he wasn't able to finish the lap.

Alonso has always rooted for Max, even defending him when people said he was too young to be in F1.

You really can't hate Alonso, I'm not sure if anyone saw his documentary on Prime, but it made me respect him more, and how much he loves racing.

He went to LeMans, won, then placed high in a Baja Rally and tried to do IndyCar.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Verstappen got stuck at the airport.

Had an endurance race on iRacing.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by NYG

Had an endurance race on iRacing.

According to several sources Verstappen's stamina is impressive.

When he goes into 'beast mode' he keeps going on and on (karts, simulators or cars on track).

First thing he usually does after coming home: racing for several hours straight on his simulator at home.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by Artemis

According to several sources Verstappen's stamina is impressive.

When he goes into 'beast mode' he keeps going on and on (karts, simulators or cars on track).

First thing he usually does after coming home: racing for several hours straight on his simulator at home.

The man is a champion in every facet of life.

I love how people have the audacity to criticize Jos or feel "sorry" for Max's childhood. I'm sure Max wishes he was a basement dwelling loser who never succeeded at anything in life like those folks too.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by NYG

The man is a champion in every facet of life.

I love how people have the audacity to criticize Jos or feel "sorry" for Max's childhood. I'm sure Max wishes he was a basement dwelling loser who never succeeded at anything in life like those folks too.

It's well-documented that Jos ain't no saint: hot temper, messy divorce, court orders. But Max maintained a good relationship with both his parents.

In an interview Max told the story about Jos briefly abandoning him (karting kid) at a fuel station somewhere in Europe because he considered that Max had not performed as wished. The idea of "we're on the same team" and "be comitted because all this costs lots of money".

But you can understand from many sources that Max never felt pushed to race against his will. He spent countless hours on karting circuits because he genuinely loves racing, rain or no rain.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The Goat

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by 2008M36MT

This thread is turning into a bunch of conspiracy theories.

Every thread usually does.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by lens

You're more likely to get Lando Norris in the second seat tbh.

He's basically Max's best friend and a talent RB would love to have, and Norris is having trouble getting a podium in McLaren and with how shit their development is going, I would not be surprised to see him leaving.



You can tell Alonso is so proud of Max, and was absolutely gutted he wasn't able to finish the lap.

Alonso has always rooted for Max, even defending him when people said he was too young to be in F1.

You really can't hate Alonso, I'm not sure if anyone saw his documentary on Prime, but it made me respect him more, and how much he loves racing.

He went to LeMans, won, then placed high in a Baja Rally and tried to do IndyCar.

The eyes have it, very rare Fernie looks like that.

[Killed by Death]

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by lens

You can tell Alonso is so proud of Max, and was absolutely gutted he wasn't able to finish the lap.
Alonso has always rooted for Max, even defending him when people said he was too young to be in F1.
You really can't hate Alonso, I'm not sure if anyone saw his documentary on Prime, but it made me respect him more, and how much he loves racing.
He went to LeMans, won, then placed high in a Baja Rally and tried to do IndyCar.

Interview by Coulthard the day after Verstappen's first WDC in 2021 (Dec 9, 2021).

Max discloses his bromance with Alonso ("really good friendship"), the F1 driver that inspires him + he hopes that someday Alonso gets a competitive car ("I would like to see him back at the front - he really deserves it").

Looks like that someday has arrived this season. Looking forward to Max-Fernie battles on track this year.

20:40 - 22:10:

Originally Posted by lens

You're more likely to get Lando Norris in the second seat tbh.
He's basically Max's best friend and a talent RB would love to have, and Norris is having trouble getting a podium in McLaren and with how shit their development is going, I would not be surprised to see him leaving.

You could be right. Norris and Verstappen get along very well.

"Max Verstappen reveals 'my best friend on the grid'"
https://f1i.com/news/468526-max-vers...-the-grid.html

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Carola's husband is saying that it's his turn to win when battle commences at Jeddah, some fighting talk from Checo who is determined to do well in the second desert race.
https://racingnews365.com/perez-seek...my-turn-to-win

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Carola's husband is saying that it's his turn to win when battle commences at Jeddah, some fighting talk from Checo who is determined to do well in the second desert race.
https://racingnews365.com/perez-seek...my-turn-to-win

Good luck with that

He might win if VER breaks down.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Good luck with that

He might win if VER breaks down.

His manager will come up with something for him to say when he finishes second again heheh

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

His manager will come up with something for him to say when he finishes second again heheh

Ferrari's technical boss 'Sanchez has been fired by Ferrari Fred !

#FerrariCleanHouse

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Newey is the GOAT, what a mind.

I'm just praying this is a safe race and everyone gets out OK, this track is stupid dangerous.

Spot on . You nailed it ...

I really wonder how such a track can be according to the FIA safety regulations ..

Probably by piles of cash

[3798j]

"Saudia Airlines is back in the Formula 1 game as the official global airline partner of the Aston Martin team."

https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/...rabian-gp-lm22

[Artemis]

"F1 2023 commercial guide: Every team, every sponsor, all the major TV deals" (March 3, 2023):
https://www.sportspromedia.com/analy...-rights-deals/

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Ferrari's technical boss 'Sanchez has been fired by Ferrari Fred !

#FerrariCleanHouse

Fred's on the warpath...who's next, I hope he's got replacements or Ferrari is going down the tubes with the 'broom' being too big. I did say before Mattia was the friendliest and the changes could have been done gradually.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Newey is the GOAT, what a mind.

I'm just praying this is a safe race and everyone gets out OK, this track is stupid dangerous.

Some track changes have been implemented to make it safer.

[M5Rick]

The changes to the track concern moving barriers to give drivers more visibility.
https://racingnews365.com/verstappen...jeddah-circuit

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Fred's on the warpath...who's next, I hope he's got replacements or Ferrari is going down the tubes with the 'broom' being too big. I did say before Mattia was the friendliest and the changes could have been done gradually.

Charlie requested a private meeting with Ferrari Fred ...

I hear , The Ferrari team's motivation is going bad .