2025 Formula One Season Thread

[The-Real-Deal82]

yeah, well put. Won't matter.

McLaren has already chosen Lando.

Kick his ass Oscar!

I think if McLaren were supporting Lando, we'd see team orders by now and that would be strange as Oscar is leading the championship. I could probably understand the higher-ups preferring Lando to win due to his length of service at the team, but they appear to be letting Oscar out-qualify Lando regularly. Even way back in 2007, one half of the garage and the execs preferred Lewis, but Fernando was given all the support to win the title on his own merit, however both drivers failed to do so.

It is an interesting scenario unfolding and the foundations are already being set to undermine Lando should he win the title, and also undermine the team should Oscar win, as its being predetermined Lando is the favourite. We will know for certain if a Oscar wins the title and McLaren do what they did in 1989 when they try and appeal the result lol.

 

[Madonepro]

McLaren has already chosen Lando.

The race track is deciding this battle. McLaren have done a reasonably good job of letting them get on with it. This isn't golf, this is a contact sport, where brave people put themselves at the limit. Oscar's problem, is he isn''t the greatest driver in close combat, was a 2nd rate Karter, and comes from a monied family, and a public school upbringing in England. That's probably where he picked up the elitist attitude, and the whinging.

 

[Glideslope]

Peter Windsor had some interesting observations which were on the mark.

Someone should ask the McLaren bosses when they'll let Piastri decide the pit stop strategy for Norris...

I saw that. Peter’s observations are gold.

Japanese site Autosport Web has reported that George wanted a three year contract at GBP20 million a year. Toto countered with a single year at GBP10 million. George is said to be willing to accept a one year extension, but he wants a performance clause that means if Max comes a calling in 2027, Kimi gets kicked to Williams or Alpine if George has the better record. However, Toto believes Kimi is the future, not George, so he is refusing.

That seems like a very accurate article. I wonder how much financial pressure there is at Mercedes with the exits going on at AMG?

 

[Glideslope]

The race track is deciding this battle. McLaren have done a reasonably good job of letting them get on with it. This isn't golf, this is a contact sport, where brave people put themselves at the limit. Oscar's problem, is he isn''t the greatest driver in close combat, was a 2nd rate Karter, and comes from a monied family, and a public school upbringing in England. That's probably where he picked up the elitist attitude, and the whinging.

You’re talking about Lando I see. 😂

 

[Madonepro]

You’re talking about Lando I see. 😂

Obviously, that's why I started the sentence with 'Oscar'. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

 

[CWallace]

Peter Windsor had some interesting observations which were on the mark.

Someone should ask the McLaren bosses when they'll let Piastri decide the pit stop strategy for Norris...

Is it not general policy within any F1 team that the leading driver in the race gets first call on pit strategy?

Personally, I hope Norris was thinking strategically by taking the first stop. Piastri was under threat of the undercut so keeping him out an extra lap might have made that happen. Or with McLaren seeming incapable of servicing the second car without screwing up the stop, he was hoping a long stop would keep Oscar from closing on him with (slightly) fresher tires.

I honestly thought I heard Lando say "Yes. No problem." when asked if Oscar could pit first as it seemed to me that staying out longer was the right strategy for him at the time.

 

[CWallace]

Christian Horner has settled the sexual harassment lawsuit out of court for a reported GBP 3 million payment.

'£3m settlement ends Horner-Red Bull employee saga'

The lawsuit involving Christian Horner and a former Red Bull Racing employee was finalised with an out-of-court settlement, which, it has been reported, stands at a whopping £3 million value. Earlier...

www.gpblog.com

 

[Glideslope]

Is it not general policy within any F1 team that the leading driver in the race gets first call on pit strategy?

Personally, I hope Norris was thinking strategically by taking the first stop. Piastri was under threat of the undercut so keeping him out an extra lap might have made that happen. Or with McLaren seeming incapable of servicing the second car without screwing up the stop, he was hoping a long stop would keep Oscar from closing on him with (slightly) fresher tires.

I honestly thought I heard Lando say "Yes. No problem." when asked if Oscar could pit first as it seemed to me that staying out longer was the right strategy for him at the time.

My take, he was going with yes, then the McLaren 2nd pit stop experience flashed before his eyes…. We all witnessed Oscar’s’ 5.3 sec stop…..

 

[Glideslope]

Christian Horner has settled the sexual harassment lawsuit out of court for a reported GBP 3 million payment.

'£3m settlement ends Horner-Red Bull employee saga'

The lawsuit involving Christian Horner and a former Red Bull Racing employee was finalised with an out-of-court settlement, which, it has been reported, stands at a whopping £3 million value. Earlier...

www.gpblog.com

Well, that was easy. Only GBP 3 million? Chump change for Horner. Not much of a future deterrent.

 

[pachyderm]

The race track is deciding this battle. McLaren have done a reasonably good job of letting them get on with it. This isn't golf, this is a contact sport, where brave people put themselves at the limit. Oscar's problem, is he isn''t the greatest driver in close combat, was a 2nd rate Karter, and comes from a monied family, and a public school upbringing in England. That's probably where he picked up the elitist attitude, and the whinging.

yeeaaahhh....

Like I said, McLaren. have made their choice.

 

[pachyderm]

Is it not general policy within any F1 team that the leading driver in the race gets first call on pit strategy?

Personally, I hope Norris was thinking strategically by taking the first stop. Piastri was under threat of the undercut so keeping him out an extra lap might have made that happen. Or with McLaren seeming incapable of servicing the second car without screwing up the stop, he was hoping a long stop would keep Oscar from closing on him with (slightly) fresher tires.

I honestly thought I heard Lando say "Yes. No problem." when asked if Oscar could pit first as it seemed to me that staying out longer was the right strategy for him at the time.

He said one thing, then changed his mind.

 

[Madonepro]

Whlst mind numbingly scrolling though YouTube and get pulled along by the algorithm, I came across this video, which I imagine many in here, will enjoy.

With next years new regulations, being interpreted and car's designed around them, this video discusses, and breakdown, some of the information on next years cars that have come to light. A brake specialist company, has divulged the difference size of rear brake discs that have been ordered, and with 'regeneration' a bigger, more impacting effect, rear braking is achievable, without rear brakes, although the FIA have imposed minimum levels, it is clearly an area that many teams are 'playing' around with.

 

[Glideslope]

Whlst mind numbingly scrolling though YouTube and get pulled along by the algorithm, I came across this video, which I imagine many in here, will enjoy.

With next years new regulations, being interpreted and car's designed around them, this video discusses, and breakdown, some of the information on next years cars that have come to light. A brake specialist company, has divulged the difference size of rear brake discs that have been ordered, and with 'regeneration' a bigger, more impacting effect, rear braking is achievable, without rear brakes, although the FIA have imposed minimum levels, it is clearly an area that many teams are 'playing' around with.

Great clip. Heading in the direction of Regen in Formula E in a way..... I hope it's not the season of Lift and Coast.