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Post by René on Jul 6, 2022 18:33:10 GMT
 Home race for the fizzy drinks company (as John would say  ) …and, on paper a track that will suite them very well. But I’m sure Ferrari will be competitive also so another close fight is certainly on the table. And what better place to strike back than on Red Bull’s home soil.
And then there’s of course Mercedes who have clearly made a step forward. Probably not the outright favorite for a victory just yet but certainly a dark horse.
The British Grand Prix saw a lot of positives with the first win for Carlos, the first points for Mick, a record crowd and again proof of how safe modern F1 cars have become. Let’s hope this positive flow continues with a 1-2 for the Scuderia (in the right order) to keep this championship alive!   |
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Post by René on Jul 7, 2022 19:21:19 GMT
Remember this one?  |
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Post by Carl on Jul 8, 2022 17:08:34 GMT
Remember this one? The offender may have had too much of the sponsor's whiskey and doesn't remember a thing. |
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Post by Carl on Jul 8, 2022 18:54:00 GMT
Having seen nothing at all from Silverstone except endless repeats of Zhao Guanyu's first turn thrill ride on news programs, I'm relieved that a new contract has been negotiated and the corporate tantrums shortlived. The new settlement calls for a huge increase in broadcast fees because of the increased popularity in America of F1, and my cable service may have to pay more and likely pass that along to innocent bystanders such as me, time will tell. But to have the broadcast remain on ESPN is better than a move to other networks which sought the rights. Amazon could transform racing into kindle book form  , NBC's Peacock streaming service is terrible and one proposed by Netflix would require a subscription. I understand that many race fans enjoy Drive to Survive, which I have described as staged. Like all "reality television" programming, it is designed to elevate the entertainment value and in that sense, while not scripted, it is staged. I have an American friend who really enjoys it and encouraged me to subscribe, but the whole concept seemed less documentary and more vaudeville. When Max Verstappen declined to participate because controversy was contrived, my skepticism appeared validated from within Formula One. This year, he's back on board, but I remain uninterested in the drama, whether real or enticed, only the actual racing itself. There have been possible arranged finishes in the past (Tripoli in the 1930s), and if Netflix decides that further enhancement of reality would bolster its bottom line, true fans of motorsport may as well play video games. www.crash.net/f1/news/1006591/1/jawdropping-value-f1-us-broadcast-rights-and-why-espn-beat-netflixwww.crash.net/f1/news/1007333/1/verstappen-ends-netflix-boycott-and-ricciardo-make-hulu-show |
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Post by René on Jul 8, 2022 19:22:58 GMT
The offender may have had too much of the sponsor's whiskey and doesn't remember a thing. Haha, good one Carl!   |
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Post by René on Jul 8, 2022 19:27:42 GMT
Exciting qualifying! The first three within one tenth! I thought Charles had it and then Carlos very close in second but somehow Max found another tiny improvement good enough to snatch pole. All to play for tomorrow.
The Mercedes mechanics are going to have a long night! Can’t remember the last time both drivers in one team crashed their car in qualy.
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Post by René on Jul 8, 2022 19:39:33 GMT
Having seen nothing at all from Silverstone except endless repeats of Zhao Guanyu's first turn thrill ride on news programs, I'm relieved that a new contract has been negotiated and the corporate tantrums shortlived. The new settlement calls for a huge increase in broadcast fees because of the increased popularity in America of F1, and my cable service may have to pay more and likely pass that along to innocent bystanders such as me, time will tell. But to have the broadcast remain on ESPN is better than a move to other networks which sought the rights. Amazon could transform racing into kindle book form , NBC's Peacock streaming service is terrible and one proposed by Netflix would require a subscription. I understand that many race fans enjoy Drive to Survive, which I have described as staged. Like all "reality television" programming, it is designed to elevate the entertainment value and in that sense, while not scripted, it is staged. I have an American friend who really enjoys it and encouraged me to subscribe, but the whole concept seemed less documentary and more vaudeville. When Max Verstappen declined to participate because controversy was contrived, my skepticism appeared validated from within Formula One. This year, he's back on board, but I remain uninterested in the drama, whether real or enticed, only the actual racing itself. There have been possible arranged finishes in the past (Tripoli in the 1930s), and if Netflix decides that further enhancement of reality would bolster its bottom line, true fans of motorsport may as well play video games. www.crash.net/f1/news/1006591/1/jawdropping-value-f1-us-broadcast-rights-and-why-espn-beat-netflixwww.crash.net/f1/news/1007333/1/verstappen-ends-netflix-boycott-and-ricciardo-make-hulu-showCarl, you can always watch race highlights on the official F1 channel on YouTube. Drive to Survive is nice entertainment and sometimes surprising behind the scenes moments. But for fans like us it’s often a bit too staged as you say. But looking at the immense crowds at recent Grand Prix the series certainly attracted new fans. |
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Post by Carl on Jul 8, 2022 23:03:52 GMT
Carl, you can always watch race highlights on the official F1 channel on YouTube. Drive to Survive is nice entertainment and sometimes surprising behind the scenes moments. But for fans like us it’s often a bit too staged as you say. But looking at the immense crowds at recent Grand Prix the series certainly attracted new fans. I looked, but maybe not hard enough. Zhao was everywhere, reminiscent of the 1985 Indy 500 highlights being all Danny Sullivan's 360 at 185mph in the short chute. Few mentions of Mario Andretti just behind and soiling his Nomex underwear... |
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Post by René on Jul 9, 2022 18:23:56 GMT
Not a bad sprint race (even if I’m not a fan of the format). But if Ferrari wants to beat Max (and I may hope they do), than they must focus entirely on Charles. At least, that’s how I see it. The way it is going now is just an easy ride for Max.
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Post by Carl on Jul 9, 2022 22:23:38 GMT
I changed my vote. Although ultimately, I want Charles Leclerc to be champion, I have a feeling that George Russell will win his first Grand Prix today.
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Post by Carl on Jul 10, 2022 0:41:04 GMT
Not a bad sprint race (even if I’m not a fan of the format). But if Ferrari wants to beat Max (and I may hope they do), than they must focus entirely on Charles. At least, that’s how I see it. The way it is going now is just an easy ride for Max. Doesn't the same tension exist at Rude Bull, with Sergio Perez often sacrificing higher finishes to allow maximum points for Max Verstappen? I've never liked team rules that affect the outcome of a race, I suppose because to me the Manufacturers Championship matters less than that for drivers. It was a pretty decent race, but I didn't like Verstappen's maneuver at the start. What defines blocking nowadays in Formula One? He swerved right to force Charles inside and then swept across to block in response to the Ferrari. Is moving twice legal? Can the lead car move to block in response to an attempt to pass? |
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Post by René on Jul 10, 2022 10:11:16 GMT
Not a bad sprint race (even if I’m not a fan of the format). But if Ferrari wants to beat Max (and I may hope they do), than they must focus entirely on Charles. At least, that’s how I see it. The way it is going now is just an easy ride for Max. Doesn't the same tension exist at Rude Bull, with Sergio Perez often sacrificing higher finishes to allow maximum points for Max Verstappen? I've never liked team rules that affect the outcome of a race, I suppose because to me the Manufacturers Championship matters less than that for drivers. It was a pretty decent race, but I didn't like Verstappen's maneuver at the start. What defines blocking nowadays in Formula One? He swerved right to force Charles inside and then swept across to block in response to the Ferrari. Is moving twice legal? Can the lead car move to block in response to an attempt to pass? Don't know if there is tension at Rude Bullies to be honest but Max is clearly number 1. The team is build around him and car development goes in his direction. But Sergio has never been in a better place during his F1 career so he is accommodating and making sure to be there when Max has an issue.
I know it's not to everyone's liking but I think Ferrari should do the same by now. It's complicated because Carlos is obviously faster and more confident in the car then in the beginning of the season and you don't want to demote him but in the end Charles is the better and faster driver. Ferrari should put all their weight behind him. As for Max's driving, he is a phenomenal talent but his driving standards (certainly under pressure and in direct combat) have often been on the edge to say the least. And probably more often over it...
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Post by René on Jul 10, 2022 10:20:59 GMT
Did any of you notice the Scuderia emblem this weekend on the side of the Ferraris?
They were slightly different then normal as Ferrari used the original design from July 9, 1932 to celebrate 90 years since its first use. Very nice. The first and legendary logo of Scuderia Ferrari appeared for the first time at Spa-Francorchamps on July 9, 1932, now 90 years ago, and to commemorate the anniversary the team has decided that this weekend the cars of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz return to show off that original emblem during the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
Although the Ferrari logo has not changed much over the years, there are differences from the current version. The original 'Cavallino Rampante' was more powerful and muscular and the letters S and F, representing Scuderia Ferrari, were smaller. The logo represented the emblem of the Italian aviator and hero of the First World War, Francesco Barracca whose family told Enzo Ferrari to use it to give him good luck in his racing cars.
"When I won my first race at the Savio Circuit in Ravenna in 1923, I met Count Enrico Baracca and Countess Paolina, parents of the aviator hero,” he said. "One day the countess told me: 'Ferrari, why don’t you put my son’s Prancing Horse on your cars? It will give you good luck'. The horse was and always will be black; I added the canary yellow background, the color of the city of Modena".
In addition to the yellow of Modena, which is close to Ferrari’s base in Maranello, the Prancing Horse logo also contains the colors of the Italian flag on its top.
©Sport.es
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Post by René on Jul 10, 2022 14:33:36 GMT
Whooooohaaaaa!!! Forza Ferrari!
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Post by René on Jul 10, 2022 19:30:36 GMT
Oh my, that was not very good for my health! A fantastic win for Charles but that engine failure for Carlos and then the throttle issues for Charles, that was just too exciting!  But so so happy for Charles, he needed that one and so does the championship. Still a big gap to Max but the Ferrari is very fast, now also on race day so that looks promising. But reliability is certainly a big issue… Mercedes picking up the pieces but realistically still very far off the pace of the leaders. Strong race from Esteban Ocon and also Mick Schumacher having a good race again. It looks like something clicked with him. - Interesting side news: Colton Herta will test a year old McLaren next week at Portimão to prepare for an FP1 somewhere later this year. Not looking good for Danny…. |
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) …and, on paper a track that will suite them very well. But I’m sure Ferrari will be competitive also so another close fight is certainly on the table. And what better place to strike back than on Red Bull’s home soil. 
, NBC's Peacock streaming service is terrible and one proposed by Netflix would require a subscription.
