The 2024 Formula 1 Thread

[harrybarracuda]

Fuck me, Lando won a race!

Get in there!

[bsnub]

Fuck me, Lando won a race!

Happy for him!

[harrybarracuda]

George won't be pleased

[harrybarracuda]

As if it wasn't a borefest already, the most boring race of the season is upon us.

FP1 starts momentarily.

[harrybarracuda]

Poor old Max stuck it in the wall. Perhaps he really is getting bored. I think I might watch it.

[bsnub]

Poor old Max stuck it in the wall.

Even with that, he is still in front of Hamilton.

I think I might watch it.

Enjoy the snooze fest. Aside from the beautiful backdrop, it is the most boring race in the calendar.

[harrybarracuda]

Even with that, he is still in front of Hamilton.

I don't think Sir Lewis really cares anymore.

Toto has let him down too many times.

Coasting until he gets in that 2025 Ferrari.

Enjoy the snooze fest. Aside from the beautiful backdrop, it is the most boring race in the calendar.

So you reckon Pepe Le Pew is going to win do you?

[bsnub]

So you reckon Pepe Le Pew is going to win do you?

Unless he fucks up, he should get off the line in first place. The race would be his to lose at that point.

[harrybarracuda]

What an opening lap. The Red Bull looks more like a red calf.

[harrybarracuda]

Well that was a long old break.

[harrybarracuda]

Happy for Pepe winning his home grand prix after all this time.

[Backspin]

I don't think Sir Lewis really cares anymore.

Toto has let him down too many times.

Coasting until he gets in that 2025 Ferrari.





So you reckon Pepe Le Pew is going to win do you?

Nothing but salty excuses.

Hamilton was offered an upgraded wing and turned it down. Then Gorge took it. Which proves that Hamilton is still getting preferential treatment. And still losing to George.

[bsnub]

Happy for Pepe winning his home grand prix after all this time.

A pretty special moment as he was very emotional. Even Prince Albert got in on the champagne celebration.

[harrybarracuda]

A pretty special moment as he was very emotional. Even Prince Albert got in on the champagne celebration.

I hope he didn't drive home this morning.

[bsnub]

I hope he didn't drive home this morning.

I doubt it.

[harrybarracuda]

I wonder if Toto would be interested...

Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, the team have confirmed.

The announcement comes after Ocon's controversial collision with Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix, where team principal Bruno Famin warned "there would be consequences". Sky Sports News understands the incident had no impact on Alpine's decision to part ways with Ocon.

Ocon, whose Alpine contract expires at the end of this season, joined the French outfit in 2020 and won his maiden F1 race with the team at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Esteban Ocon: Alpine driver to leave team at end of 2024 Formula 1 season | F1 News | Sky Sports

[Backspin]

George Russell gets the pole. And leads Hamilton 8/1 in qualifying

[harrybarracuda]

George on pole by what I assume is alphabetical order.

Mad Max will now change his surname to Aardvark.

[Switch]

George on pole by what I assume is alphabetical order.

Mad Max will now change his surname to Aardvark.

It will make the race more interesting, ………..

until the first corner.

[harrybarracuda]

It will make the race more interesting, ………..

until the first corner.

Nah, we know what'll happen.

If George gets a good start, Mad Max will just back off and have him as soon as DRS opens.

[harrybarracuda]

Race at 1am, I might have to watch that in the pub, although according to skidmark it's illegal to buy a beer after midnight

[Shutree]

It is an interesting grid. Both McLarens on the second row, both Ferraris out of the top ten. Rain is likely.
Still not tempting enough for me to stay up for a 0100 hours start. I might get up early and watch it on catchup.

[harrybarracuda]

It is an interesting grid. Both McLarens on the second row, both Ferraris out of the top ten. Rain is likely.
Still not tempting enough for me to stay up for a 0100 hours start. I might get up early and watch it on catchup.

Rain would make it fun for a change. Especially a couple of short, heavy showers.

[harrybarracuda]

Amazed it took that long for Sargeant to put it in the wall.

The SC helped Mad Max, George and Sir Lewis.

Did Lando no favours as he just missed a chance for a stop on the first round.

And it comes just as rain is supposed to return.

This IS fun.

Oh and Pepe is on slicks in 19th after an engine problem.

[harrybarracuda]

Poor old Pepe retires.