I trusted the FIA to hand Magnusson penalty points.
I like that different tracks have uniquely different or more exacerbated elements like sand, wind, or even where tire rubber is with respect to the racing line. Monaco's trait is that qualification is incredibly important, someone starting p6 at Monaco has significantly less chance of winning than most any other race.
Having anything impact the track that is not unique to it is just a poor showing. Signs, street pipe covers, etc. should never be a thing of mention. The current impact of them is random and entirely nothing can be done by the teams to not be randomly succumbed to. While the ongoings of the track are not controlled, they are controlled to an extent, rules should be there to create a more controlled environment both from a setup and during race context such that altogether previously unseen circumstances do not put one out of the race. This sport has been on for many years, and has moved significantly forward. That examples where signage can be in a place that is torn off and end up in vehicles or even that tear offs can be thrown out at random and again end up in vehicles can be listed and all each with seemingly basic answers, it does beg the question who is running the show and what are they on about.
Norris is spot on.
Danny Ric!! Since that new floor he has been much more competitive, let's go!!!!
You're right, I mistakenly assumed only 5 people work for each F1 team.
This is financially motivated for RB. Previous cost cap language allowed for partial salary application. Meaning that they could have Newey working "15%"of the time on formula 1 and the rest somewhere else. New regs are binary, 100% would have to be allocated now to formula 1. Clearly RB has been able to execute without 100% time from key contributors; because of their previous allocation games, they have to find a way to downsize or would surely be over new reg cap limits. Ferrari, now with Mercedes drunk, RB high, and Aston Martin scratching, are clearly thinking they are to be the next team to dominate the latest design regulations. Newey wants a fulltime role in F1, does his expertise translate to a series of winning seasons in the new regs or will another component play a more vital role, just as prior to RB, Mercedes was untouchable. I would love to see some actual parity and competition for who the winner will be.
Brake checking to erratic driving should be clearly identifiable as having an abrupt drop in speed. The trace here is meaningless as there is in fact more than one way to drive thru a corner and a trace will only will only highlight that.
What I would love to see is George's telemetry response to Alonso, because George's on boards appear to show him barreling ahead while Alonso's harvest lights are flashing.
360 windmill example here of reckless driving, on behalf of the Mercedes.
This sounds like some great racing! I'm hoping that next they think of putting in a new lane all the way around the track, this can be the 'passing' lane. All the slow drivers should stay out of it.
Mates, I really find it hard to trust the FIA with no transparency.
This was a racing incident at most. The official writeup of Alonso's actions with telemetry is very plain, lifting up off the gas was the primary reason for slowing. Ol George over there didn't know what to do other than keep the pedal to the rock.
Someone dared to question my partiality, I countered that by filing a complaint against them with the FIA, and the FIA did nothing about my case! I am a very brave woman, wear spandex often, and Christian Horner whom my tweet is centered at didn't even tell me how brave I am! Unlike thin, tightly stretched polyurethane, there is no transparency here.
I'd expect some fireworks - my guess is neither Yuki nor Daniel is there next year (one up / one out)
This is Yuki showing he is still immature. He wasn't going to get that pass done and only ended up making Daniel miss his window (being on softs / having Max lap them). Yuki pulls a large market and has matured some, shenanigans like this put a real negative view on an otherwise positive race.
Alpines fault for sending out Ocon close enough to get slipstream from Max and then Ocon for trying to capitalize on it.
They ran FP2 for 90 minutes without issue shortly after covering with cement, I'd say those won't be an issue now
First of all, why with all the TV production there, could the telecast not get a single live shot of the section in question? It wasn't until 25+ minutes after red flag they showed this picture.
Thanks for pic and live link... It's exactly what you'd expect, 20 dudes standing around watching one dude look at the hole scratching his head... I feel bad for anyone that actually paid to go to see FP 1/2.
Well... Looks like Max was right, all show, no racing.
RB is expected to not be as dominant next season. Having another driver besides Max who drives in a similar style to Max sounds in theory like a pretty good strategy to remain a contender.
Not an ideal first win with it being a sprint and Max's clinch of the season, all the same, great to see for piastri and team McLaren.