Exactly. Love how the conspiracy theories circulate around this sort of thing. It’s just the team following the rules fairly.
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I am not sure about Isaac either, think it is a bit early for him to be in a front running team. I think the only driver that has partnered with Max who is up there with his skill was Ricciardo. But next year is an open book anyway, some think Mercedes will come back with the new rules.
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I just checked and the final race is not being shown on FTA like it was in 2021 when a Brit was in contention. The bonus of that is if Lando doesn't win (I rarely watch highlights without seeing the result), I won't bother watching it. Saves any live disappointment lol. This might be the last season where Max, Lando and Oscar are fighting like this for a while too.
Saw a clip of Lewis in Qatar pulling in for a pitstop, on the radio saying 'this is a sh** race man'... haha sums up his season completely. Just says it how it is. Also saw onboards of him just drifting off the track because the car is so unsable through highspeed corners. Theres certainly one Brit who wouldn't have minded this season ending in August.
Onto F1 2026 with F2 speed F1 cars lol.
Yes, I love that about this sport. The 'reset', just when they all got a bit closer to each other. It will make it exciting.
One of our conservative news organisations was stirring the pot a bit, they absolutely didn't mention the reasoning behind it.
Watch Mclaren not implementing team orders and Max stealing away the WDC. I will laugh my ass off if this happens.
Mclaren should have decided the WDC a long time ago with Max being this close.
Mclaren should have decided the WDC a long time ago with Max being this close.
That's why that late pass on Kimi was so important. Those 2 points could end up being huge.
Hadjar has come quite a ways since he spun out in turn 1 on the Formation lap in his very first GP.
I would prefer Lando or Oscar to be WDC, but at this point, if Max pulls it off thanks in large part to McLaren's incompetence, so be it.
If the AMG PU is as powerful as everyone seems to be assuming it is, McLaren's drivers could be contenders for the WDC next year, as well. Especially if the Red Bull-Ford PU is behind in performance and/or reliability.
Hadjar does have an advantage that the RB22 is effectively a brand-new car so it should not carry over the issues that have plagued the RB20 and RB21 and knee-capped the #2 driver. He also will benefit from the extended testing opportunities that the teams are getting since it is a brand new set of regulations. I think this is why they may have decided to bench Yuki and promote Arvid, since he too will get more acclimation time in the VCARB 03.
If the AMG PU is as powerful as everyone seems to be assuming it is, McLaren's drivers could be contenders for the WDC next year, as well. Especially if the Red Bull-Ford PU is behind in performance and/or reliability.
Hadjar does have an advantage that the RB22 is effectively a brand-new car so it should not carry over the issues that have plagued the RB20 and RB21 and knee-capped the #2 driver. He also will benefit from the extended testing opportunities that the teams are getting since it is a brand new set of regulations. I think this is why they may have decided to bench Yuki and promote Arvid, since he too will get more acclimation time in the VCARB 03.
I love Mclaren, they are a great team, and in this case, I support Max, only as I cannot understand the depth of insanity that runs McLaren F1.. It makes no sense to not admit and nominate a #1 and a #3 driver..
This are going to be interesting. George is messaging this morning that he’s going to be sending it. I’d wouldn’t be surprised to see him anywhere in the top 3
The messaging from them this morning is there are no team orders. Time will tell.
I’m looking forward to seeing him in the RB22. I think he has allot of potential. He just needs to monitor his tendency to get angry quickly and loose focus. He’s young. It will come. They all can’t be Kimi. 😉
I think we will get a look at the new PU during testing. It will be interesting. Everyone is convinced Mercedes will dominate out of the gate based (most likely) on the 2019 AMG M10 EQ Power + with its dominance.
The engine run simulations today are far more advanced than they were even in 2019. I’m betting the RBPT04 will make the power. I’m concerned over reliability. Mainly the entirety of the Hybrid components. Allot of discussions out there that Ford is heavily involved in the Control Electronics. I just don’t see where Ford has anything to offer. Ford Racing in 2025 is heavily V8 FI non turbo. Their Hybrid partnership with Puma-1 in WRC in 2024 was a disaster. Maybe I’m wrong. I just see this Ford deal as Horner letting Ford use RBR as a testbed in return for huge sponsorship monies. I’m not confident.
To be honest some reliability issues wouldn’t be a bad thing. Too many reliable engines can make for some pretty dull races at times.
That’s fair. I anticipate some in the first half of the season. I’m looking forward to 2027 and Cadillac’s PU. There is potential there, IMO. I’ll always be in Honda’s Camp though. 😉
hahaha.. we saw their reaction after that farce of a sprint Q session, like they had been told Stroll was now Team Principle and #1 driver... And that they are all moving to Peru..
McLaren will have to lodge a protest against their own driver! I cannot see him remaining at that team for too much longer.
Sad that we have to endure what should be a professionally run format.. But it was never professional, or maybe I guess it is professional sports entertainment, so as it is entertainment, it cannot be real.. About as real as a Cirqu Du Soliel fist fight in the ring..
As a Brit I agree, IMO Oscar is a more mature driver then Lando.