Formula 1 2024

[Flatfish]

We seem to have a page for this every year, so I thought I would start a page for this year.
Season opener in Bahrain this weekend.
I suspect it will go much the same as last year, but you never know.

 

[FurCoat]

Alonso!!!!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

The Red Bull looked strong in testing, with the Ferrari its closest challenger. That was testing though, we'll see what happens in qualifying.

Apparently the investigation into Christian Horner is complete so hopefully we'll hear the outcome in the next couple of days. I hope he keeps his job as I like Horner. His rivalry with Toto and their general dislike for one another is great for the sport.

Hopefully it'll be a lot closer than last year but I wouldn't be surprised to see Max run away with it again. Can't wait for Saturday!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Alonso!!!!View attachment 291975

I really hope he gets the 2nd seat at Mercedes next year.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'm not spending $84.00 this year for the fancy streaming service, but looking forward to the first run.

By chance are you watching the streaming series on F-1?

 

[Flatfish]

I often tend to watch the 7 to 8 minute highlights on youtube. But I will watch the highlights provided its not on telly too late at night.
I haven't seen a live race for quite some time.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I'm not spending $84.00 this year for the fancy streaming service, but looking forward to the first run.

By chance are you watching the streaming series on F-1?

$84, is that for the whole season? If it is then it's a bargain! Over here in England i'm currently looking at having to pay £26 / $33 per month! And this is a 10 month season. I'm hanging on to see if a better offer comes up but if not i'll have to pay it.

 

[simong]

Wake me up when it's all over.
I'm amazed F1 is still making money out of this.
Think the most exciting thing to have happened in formula one for years is that some 'twat in a hat' may have said something untoward to a female member of staff. Sums it all up.

 

[jpmcwjr]

$84, is that for the whole season? If it is then it's a bargain! Over here in England i'm currently looking at having to pay £26 / $33 per month! And this is a 10 month season. I'm hanging on to see if a better offer comes up but if not i'll have to pay it.

Yes, but for free we get one or two practices, quali, and race.
The package I refer to is from F-1 itself, and streams. It is pretty cool, but I am just not that involved this time. I hope anyone but the smirking Dutchboy win it.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Yes, but for free we get one or two practices, quali, and race.
The package I refer to is from F-1 itself, and streams. It is pretty cool, but I am just not that involved this time. I hope anyone but the smirking Dutchboy win it.

I see. I think we pay more for F1 in the UK because its been so popular over here for so long. Same thing goes for the Premier League. That is one good thing about the £26 per month, it isn't just F1. You get a lot of live Premier League games and golf, cricket etc as well.

 

[FurCoat]

I really hope he gets the 2nd seat at Mercedes next year.

I don't know, Antonelli might get his shot. I hear he is really good. Plus I don't want to have to get more gear. That stuff is expensive!

 

[FurCoat]

Wake me up when it's all over.
I'm amazed F1 is still making money out of this.
Think the most exciting thing to have happened in formula one for years is that some 'twat in a hat' may have said something untoward to a female member of staff. Sums it all up.

Now, now...feelings were hurt.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I don't know, Antonelli might get his shot. I hear he is really good. Plus I don't want to have to get more gear. That stuff is expensive!

I've read that, as well. Still hope Fernando gets the seat though. I'd love to see him win another title.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Glad to say that Horner has been cleared of any wrongdoing. We can get on with the season, now.

Horner set for F1 season opener in Bahrain after being cleared by Red Bull

Red Bull’s team principal continues in his role after an independent inquiry into allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him

www.theguardian.com

 

[briarbuck]

Glad to say that Horner has been cleared of any wrongdoing. We can get on with the season, now.

Horner set for F1 season opener in Bahrain after being cleared by Red Bull

Red Bull’s team principal continues in his role after an independent inquiry into allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him

www.theguardian.com

That's news. Have not heard confirmation of that. I know he is headed to the track, so I was assuming he was cleared.

I am hopeful that Mercedes and Ferrari were sandbagging because it looks like a race for second at this point in time.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Just to let everyone know that this weeks Bahrain GP race weekend has been moved forward a day to accommodate Ramadan. That means qualifying is now on Friday 1st March with the race on the Saturday.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Great info! This is one quali I am really looking forward to.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Great info! This is one quali I am really looking forward to.

Yeah, the first qualifying of the season is always my favourite.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Big surprise to see Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets in free practice. It's only free practice but it's still a good sign. Roll on tomorrow.

 

[FurCoat]

Alonso didn't do bad either. Tomorrow will be interesting.