The 2023 Formula 1 Thread

[harrybarracuda]

So Vegas will be a Sunday morning race here. Nice.

Permission has been granted for the Las Vegas Grand Prix to be staged on the city's iconic Strip until the year 2032 after the Clark County Commission passed a motion to secure the event's long-term future.
The inaugural event in November will be the first of a three-year deal, but Tuesday's ruling by the Clark County Commission opened the door to make the grand prix a permanent fixture.
"I think it's important to note that we have a three-year contract with Formula One, but we anticipate a lifetime in partnership," Clark County commissioner James Gibson said.
"This will open the pathway to be able to do it for at least 10 years. And then beyond that, I'm sure that those who succeed us will see the value in what we've done and continue doing it forever."
The ruling also granted certain waivers, including the use of Las Vegas Boulevard South, on the basis that the closure takes place "Wednesday through Sunday, the week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday in November in the years 2023 through 2032". The wording indicates the race's current date toward the end of the F1 season is here to stay.
Unusually for an F1 race, Las Vegas is set to host its event on a Saturday evening -- a rarity in a calendar featuring grand prix events on Sundays.

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^Plenty of illumination there for a night race. New track layout on public roads to be added to drive simulators?
Should bring the usual American razzmatazz. Something to look forward to if they get it right.

[harrybarracuda]

Apparently F1 have stumped up a fair bit of cash towards the pit and paddock.

si.com

[Backspin]

[harrybarracuda]

That is fucking ugggggly.

[Bettyboo]

I don't know if I can be bothered to watch this season. After the British and Black Lives Matter (super) hero had the title stolen from him, I've lost interest.

[harrybarracuda]

I don't know if I can be bothered to watch this season. After the British and Black Lives Matter (super) hero had the title stolen from him, I've lost interest.

New cars, new rules.

[Backspin]

I don't know if I can be bothered to watch this season. After the British and Black Lives Matter (super) hero had the title stolen from him, I've lost interest.

That wasn't last year. It was the year before it. And nothing was stolen from anyone.

[Backspin]

New Ferrari is meh. The pics that Ferrari released were way too dark. Typical wops. Fucking things up

[harrybarracuda]

Two to go: Mercedes launch at 9:15GMT.

F1 2023 CAR LAUNCHES AND LIVERIES: Photos of every F1 car ahead of the 2023 season | Formula 1(R)

[harrybarracuda]

The W14

[VocalNeal]

Only one left to go

[harrybarracuda]

Only one left to go

Are you sticking with Alpine or buying Aston Martin gear this year?

[harrybarracuda]

That stupid fucker who was bought the FIA job is losing face all over the place.

The drivers are fuming about being treated like naughty schoolboys.

And now not only has he had to take a back seat because of his fat mouth, now he's having to backtrack on his desperate attempt to do his Arab backers' bidding.

Formula 1: The FIA clarifies free speech rule after fierce backlash from Lewis Hamilton and drivers | F1 News

[harrybarracuda]

Stroll misses testing starting Thursday in Bahrain after a bicycle mishap.

[harrybarracuda]

First chance to see the new motors in action. The fun starts at 14:00 Thailand time.

The 2023 Formula 1 season is almost upon us, but before the first race of the new campaign, there are three crucial days of pre-season testing.

After a series of elaborate car launches, including Red Bull's in New York City and Alpine's at a London nightclub, it's time for action.

The sport's 10 teams will unleash their new challengers without restriction for the first time and begin to get an idea as to whether months of preparation have paid off.

All three days of testing, along with all 23 races of Formula 1's biggest ever season, are live on Sky Sports F1.

Formula 1 pre-season testing 2023: Everything you need to know ahead of live Sky Sports coverage from Bahrain | F1 News

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Some are claiming that Alonso did some low fuel runs but who knows

[malmomike77]

That is fucking ugggggly.

they all look the same so its down to the football equivalent of kits

[Backspin]

they all look the same so its down to the football equivalent of kits

They are all a different if you have anything close to 20/20 vision.

[malmomike77]

^ or the slightest interest in another rigged non event

even since Bernie grabbed the reigns and sold out the owners and governing body have worked diligently on driving out innovation and pricing out newcomers

[harrybarracuda]

^ or the slightest interest in another rigged non event

even since Bernie grabbed the reigns and sold out the owners and governing body have worked diligently on driving out innovation and pricing out newcomers

*reins.

[Backspin]

Mclaren still haven't fixed their brakes from last year. They are really starting on the wrong foot again. To think this Oscar Piastri wanker burned his bridges with Alpine to go to Mclaren. What an idiot.

[Backspin]

FINAL pre season pecking order :

Red Bull
Ferrari

Aston Martin
Mercedes
Alfa Romeo
Alpine

Haas
McLaren
Williams
AlphaTauri

[harrybarracuda]

The fun starts this weekend.

You can download the 2023 calendar to your mobile at this link:

Download the 2023 F1 calendar to your agenda | RacingNews365

[harrybarracuda]

Bahrain timings (Thai):