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ForeverAddickted said:Wonder how popular this'll be... Looks like its going to be one big Livery launch next season, of course the cars that show up at Bahrain for Pre-Season and then Australia for FP1 will no doubt look vastly different.
Tempting if the tickets are sensibly priced. It's F1 so they won't be.2 -
Chris Medland is suggesting tickets will range between £58 to £113MarcusH26 said:ForeverAddickted said:Wonder how popular this'll be... Looks like its going to be one big Livery launch next season, of course the cars that show up at Bahrain for Pre-Season and then Australia for FP1 will no doubt look vastly different.
Tempting if the tickets are sensibly priced. It's F1 so they won't be.2 -
So Monaco renews to 2031. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c2e71dmn20ko
Love it or hate it (and modern F1 cars don't really fit) - it is a great, historic, venue. Been once in the late 80's - quite enjoyed the buzz.0 -
They built the new bit out into the harbour next to Portier. I just wished they utilised that space and the end bit by Rascasse to lengthen the circuit and make a couple of overtaking spots. A left turn at Portier, a couple of right handers and a slightly longer run through the tunnel would make overtaking into the chicane more likely, and a left-hander at Rascasse, followed by a blast along the harbours edge to a hairpin, then back along the harbour to Anthony Noades, would also create an overtaking opportunity late in the lap. It would also bring the circuit into line with the minimum length, create even more circuit side moorings, and might actually make the races more excitingCafcWest said:So Monaco renews to 2031. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c2e71dmn20ko
Love it or hate it (and modern F1 cars don't really fit) - it is a great, historic, venue. Been once in the late 80's - quite enjoyed the buzz.3 -
Monaco may be a fine tradition but it's an absolute bore to watch.3
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Very rudimentary, and no doubt the new area already has all it's space accounted for, but I'm certain this would create a bit more excitement in the races
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Sadly so are most of the other racesRizzo said:Monaco may be a fine tradition but it's an absolute bore to watch.0 -
Its also been moved so doesn't clash with the Indy 500 anymore, wonder if any Drivers will attempt both in the same season.CafcWest said:So Monaco renews to 2031. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c2e71dmn20ko
Love it or hate it (and modern F1 cars don't really fit) - it is a great, historic, venue. Been once in the late 80's - quite enjoyed the buzz.0 -
Personally a little sad to see that change. I’ve always had the last Sunday in May circled as Monaco & Indy500 day.ForeverAddickted said:
It’s also been moved so doesn't clash with the Indy 500 anymore, wonder if any Drivers will attempt both in the same season.CafcWest said:So Monaco renews to 2031. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c2e71dmn20ko
Love it or hate it (and modern F1 cars don't really fit) - it is a great, historic, venue. Been once in the late 80's - quite enjoyed the buzz.
From a business perspective I can see the logic of not having two of the three “classic blue ribbon” races on the same day.
With ref to someone trying to do both races I think the Byzantium “month of May” 500 schedule would preclude any active F1 drivers doing both.1 -
If other races are boring, it's usually because there isn't enough competition between the best car and the rest, or other circumstances get in the way of good racing. That can change from season to season. From about Miami onwards this season it has been good to excellent racing almost every week.eaststandmike said:
Sadly so are most of the other racesRizzo said:Monaco may be a fine tradition but it's an absolute bore to watch.
Monaco is dull year after year because the track layout just doesn't allow for good racing in modern F1 cars. They're all cruising around at 80% managing tyres knowing no one will be able to overtake them and they will not be able to overtake anyone. Not even rain really makes it much more interesting as they all just drive even slower.1 -
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Watching the qualifying race for Macau , Freddie Slater looks one hell of a talent to be mixing it with some of this year's F3 frontrunners. Just gone to red flag for rain though.1
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Cheers mate... Forgot this was on.MarcusH26 said:Watching the qualifying race for Macau , Freddie Slater looks one hell of a talent to be mixing it with some of this year's F3 frontrunners. Just gone to red flag for rain though.0 -
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Cheers mate... Forgot this was on.MarcusH26 said:Watching the qualifying race for Macau , Freddie Slater looks one hell of a talent to be mixing it with some of this year's F3 frontrunners. Just gone to red flag for rain though.
Honestly a bit of a non event with SCs and rain. Hopefully the actual GP tomorrow has more action.1 -
Great display from Slater, shame the second SC happened, as looked like he was quickly closing on Leon. Given that the Formula Regional car is rumoured to be so difficult for rookies, its impressive that Freddie was the best of those that you expect to see in FRECA next season.1
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ForeverAddickted said:Great display from Slater, shame the second SC happened, as looked like he was quickly closing on Leon. Given that the Formula Regional car is rumoured to be so difficult for rookies, its impressive that Freddie was the best of those that you expect to see in FRECA next season.
Would expect he's got the choice of every F1 Junior Programme to sign with too but of course he's got the type of family money where he can wait as long as he wants for the right thing.1 -
His old man Adrian runs Bayliss and Harding - the cosmetics company. Has money, but not Lawrence Stroll style money (or even Adam Norris style money).
Freddie hasnt even been at school for years. His whole life has been primed towards F1 and it is reaping the benefits at the moment.2 -
At least the Macau GP had a bit more of a race today, than yesterday... First time I've really watched it this year, its just bonkers
Especially with that corner where cars just pilled into each other
Shame for Slater, but overall did well to mix it with experience drivers, and ALMOST... ALMOST got P3!!1 -
ForeverAddickted said:At least the Macau GP had a bit more of a race today, than yesterday... First time I've really watched it this year, its just bonkers
Especially with that corner where cars just pilled into each other
Shame for Slater, but overall did well to mix it with experience drivers, and ALMOST... ALMOST got P3!!
To mix it with Leon and Goethe who are F3 race winners and likely both graduating to F2 was mightily impressive. Had to go for the move on Leon on the last lap really.
Ugo was a very surprise winner, just seemed to have the answer to everything anyone could throw at him , I know his FRECA results weren't spectacular but Prema might have another gem on their hands for F3 next season.
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Yeah I was thinking the same with Ugo, finally won at the end of the FRECA season, and suddenly might be coming together for him.MarcusH26 said:ForeverAddickted said:At least the Macau GP had a bit more of a race today, than yesterday... First time I've really watched it this year, its just bonkers
Especially with that corner where cars just pilled into each other
Shame for Slater, but overall did well to mix it with experience drivers, and ALMOST... ALMOST got P3!!
To mix it with Leon and Goethe who are F3 race winners and likely both graduating to F2 was mightily impressive. Had to go for the move on Leon on the last lap really.
Ugo was a very surprise winner, just seemed to have the answer to everything anyone could throw at him , I know his FRECA results weren't spectacular but Prema might have another gem on their hands for F3 next season.0 -
Looks like Red Bull have royally screwed up this weekend and made it unlikely the title gets wrapped up this weekend2
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Probably been done on purpose to keep the interest going a bit longerfenaddick said:Looks like Red Bull have royally screwed up this weekend and made it unlikely the title gets wrapped up this weekend0 -
If there was any form of conspiracy then F1 would love to wrap up the title on the race they own and promote and on the Vegas stripeaststandmike said:
Probably been done on purpose to keep the interest going a bit longerfenaddick said:Looks like Red Bull have royally screwed up this weekend and made it unlikely the title gets wrapped up this weekend1 -
and why would that be of any interest to Red Bull?eaststandmike said:
Probably been done on purpose to keep the interest going a bit longerfenaddick said:Looks like Red Bull have royally screwed up this weekend and made it unlikely the title gets wrapped up this weekend1 -
It's only free practice. Verstappen will be closer to the front, come qualifying. Maybe not on the front row but he won't be 2 seconds off the pace2
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hard to do well if they continue to be losing over half a second on the straights. always have to take Red Bull practice performance with a pinch of salt but wouldn’t be surprised to see him finish behind Norris this weekendExiled_Addick said:It's only free practice. Verstappen will be closer to the front, come qualifying. Maybe not on the front row but he won't be 2 seconds off the pace0 -
Another shocker from Perez0
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Collapinto is too erratic0
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Brilliant effort from Gasly... Russell was unstoppable!!0
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Just watched Qualy , unbelievable lap from Gasly. Not sure what happened to the McLarens on the final run just seemed to have absolutely no pace
Got to feel for the Williams mechanics, rebuild both cars and then have another big smash in Qualy1
