The 2022 Formula 1 Thread

[Backspin]

And yet again, without engine penalties or crashes , there's no Mercedes podiums.

Russell had a far more refined race than Hamilton. Hamilton lost the back end once.

[Backspin]

Judging by what Arry posted about RB, he's predicting a Red Bull win. I don't think Ferrari tire deg is nearly as much of a thing as it was before. If Leclerc keeps it on the track without technical difficulties , he wins.

I was right. Leclerc was making time on Max when he went off. Without the wreck , Leclerc wins.

[harrybarracuda]

Oh fuck what's triggered skidmark again.

Fuck off skidmark.

[VocalNeal]

I've ordered my Alpine shirt

Brilliant. Fits perfectly.

170 baht from lazada

[Backspin]

[harrybarracuda]

Rattling through them now....

[harrybarracuda]

Mercedes will be praying for rain and maybe their prayers will be answered.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING WEATHER
Conditions: Rain expected to hit the track in the morning, with a high chance of thunderstorms and heavy showers throughout the day. FP3: 23°C // Q: 25°C
Maximum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 20 Celsius
Chance of rain: 80%

[harrybarracuda]

I think whinger spice will be on the blower to the scrutineers when he's not panicking about Max's car blowing up again.

Where the living fuck did George get that lap from? He was in tears bless him.

I don't expect he'll keep the lead long, but still.

[bsnub]

Definitely a surprise, he put in a real hot lap. He earned a tip of the hat for his first poll. Should be interesting tomorrow.

[VocalNeal]

I've got three Alpine shirts now. As the fit/material is good

[harrybarracuda]

Unfortunately they don't do "misspent youth and adulthood" sizes.

[VocalNeal]

555. Correct. The largest they offer where I purchased is 46"

[Backspin]

Why is it a surprise that Russell got pole ? He is one of the top driver prospects in the world. That was buried in a minor team for 3 years to protect someone else.

[harrybarracuda]

Fuck off skidmark.

[harrybarracuda]

Mad Max has a new engine from the pool.

Rain expected soon.

[harrybarracuda]

The rain never materialised but George did so well to keep in front for 32 laps.

Of course Ferrari and Pepe are an accident or a breakdown waiting to happen, so you never now.

Plus Mad Max is still lurking in the vicinity.

[harrybarracuda]

Looks like Ferrari have fucked it up again.

[harrybarracuda]

Of course they only do a VSC when Mad Max is leading.

[harrybarracuda]

And there's a bit of cricket to keep us going till the laydees kick off.

[harrybarracuda]

1. Mad Max
2. Sir Lewis
3. George

Another good day for Mercedes and another shit day for Ferrari.

[harrybarracuda]

And the GDOAT breaks another record for the most laps led at a single venue.

[Troy]

Good win for mad max.

Ferrari giving it away again...

[Backspin]

Someone has to be fired.

[harrybarracuda]

Fuck off skidmark.

[harrybarracuda]

It’s fair to say Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton aren’t the best of friends, but they were united in shock and amusement after yet another Ferrari strategy blunder at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc looked on course for victory midway through the race at the Hungaroring. However, Ferrari opted to use the preferred medium tyres in the first two stints, meaning he had to use another compound for his third stint.

Despite seeing other drivers struggle on the hard tyre, it was still the rubber Ferrari opted to fit – and the result was disastrous. In cold conditions, Leclerc couldn’t get the tyres up to temperature, allowing Verstappen to overtake him.

Leclerc was gifted the lead back soon after when Verstappen had a minor spin but the Dutchman recovered and passed his rival again.

Leclerc was then overtaken by Russell before Ferrari had to embarrassingly make a third stop, switching him to soft tyres. Having qualified second and third, Ferrari didn’t even get a car on the podium as Lewis Hamilton passed Carlos Sainz for third and then Russell for second before the end of the race.

Sainz was fourth with Leclerc a sixth as Verstappen took the victory to extend his already huge championship lead, with Hamilton second and Russell completing the podium.

In the cool-down room ahead of the podium ceremony, the trio chatted as they watched highlights of the race. At one point, a surprised Hamilton pointed out Ferrari’s decision to put Leclerc on hard tyres, to which Verstappen replied, looking equally bemused: “On the hards!?” Meanwhile, Russell smiled in amusement.

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton united in reaction to Ferrari strategy blunder - Daily Star