- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: 2022 Formula 1 Season Thread
Posted on 5/31/22 at 10:44 pm to TheArrogantCorndog
Posted on 5/31/22 at 10:44 pm to TheArrogantCorndog
Seen elsewhere. FWIW:
Incidentally, Red Bull is now discussing building a new wind tunnel in Milton Keynes in order to stay competitive, at a time when wind tunnels should be a thing of the past. They are doing this, so Christian told me, because Lawrence Stroll needs one for his son. Someone really needs to whisper to the Canadian billionaire that you cannot buy the World Championship for one’s offspring. It has been clear for some time that Lance is good, but not quite good enough. It is a similar story with Mick Schumacher who keeps having big crashes while trying to out-do Kevin Magnussen. This is wearing thin for Haas and there is talk that it would probably like a different driver next year, although Ferrari does have a say in the matter.
The problem is that Ferrari has a gap in its young driver conveyor belt at the moment because the only Ferrari youngster who looks even vaguely ready for F1 is Robert Shwartzmann, a Russian. Antonio Giovinazzi is still there but he has been around the block a few times already. British driver Callum Ilott is still a member of the Ferrari programme, but seems to be settled in IndyCar (where he damaged his wrist last weekend when he crashed during the Indy 500) while the next Ferrari youngsters are Formula 3 drivers: including Arthur Leclerc (The Sequel) and Oliver Bearman.
The rumour in Monaco is that Mick’s people are now looking at other options for the future and that Aston Martin might be a good choice for him because he’s German, younger and less hairy than Sebastian Vettel, and he is not too fast for Lance.
Incidentally, Red Bull is now discussing building a new wind tunnel in Milton Keynes in order to stay competitive, at a time when wind tunnels should be a thing of the past. They are doing this, so Christian told me, because Lawrence Stroll needs one for his son. Someone really needs to whisper to the Canadian billionaire that you cannot buy the World Championship for one’s offspring. It has been clear for some time that Lance is good, but not quite good enough. It is a similar story with Mick Schumacher who keeps having big crashes while trying to out-do Kevin Magnussen. This is wearing thin for Haas and there is talk that it would probably like a different driver next year, although Ferrari does have a say in the matter.
The problem is that Ferrari has a gap in its young driver conveyor belt at the moment because the only Ferrari youngster who looks even vaguely ready for F1 is Robert Shwartzmann, a Russian. Antonio Giovinazzi is still there but he has been around the block a few times already. British driver Callum Ilott is still a member of the Ferrari programme, but seems to be settled in IndyCar (where he damaged his wrist last weekend when he crashed during the Indy 500) while the next Ferrari youngsters are Formula 3 drivers: including Arthur Leclerc (The Sequel) and Oliver Bearman.
The rumour in Monaco is that Mick’s people are now looking at other options for the future and that Aston Martin might be a good choice for him because he’s German, younger and less hairy than Sebastian Vettel, and he is not too fast for Lance.
1
Posted on 6/1/22 at 12:54 am to weagle99
If Mick's people are looking at options that means Ferrari is cutting bait. Mini Schu's contract ends at the end of this season.
And that writing was on the wall when Matty signed Sainz through 2024.
And that writing was on the wall when Matty signed Sainz through 2024.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 7:12 am to Niner
quote:
If DR gets dropped, what are the chances Gasly replaces him at McLaren?
What I’ve been praying for. That would create a good rilvary between the two and really help push Lando. Gasly is a beast in his own right and I don’t think he will have nearly the pressure with McLaren that he did with RB. Think both would work really well together.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 7:14 am to MountainTiger
Hate to jump in off-topic, but anybody happen to be headed up to Montreal in a couple weeks? We have a group of 4 there Thursday-Monday if anybody wanted to get some beers. 
This post was edited on 6/1/22 at 7:26 am
Posted on 6/1/22 at 7:19 am to TheNolaClap
I'll be there. Flying in Thursday and leaving Tuesday
Posted on 6/1/22 at 7:23 am to fightin tigers
username @gmail.com if you're out grabbing a beer or near grandstand 12 at the track 
Posted on 6/1/22 at 10:03 am to TheNolaClap
Cool, I'll be in touch. We are staying right by the track.
Fyi, if you haven't already, make sure everyone in your group can get into Canada, covid-wise and all.
Fyi, if you haven't already, make sure everyone in your group can get into Canada, covid-wise and all.
This post was edited on 6/1/22 at 10:04 am
Posted on 6/1/22 at 10:06 am to fightin tigers
quote:
North Atlantic
April 14, 1912
Posted on 6/1/22 at 10:08 am to UnluckyTiger
quote:I expected more from DR, as I'm sure so did the rest of the McLaren team.
What I’ve been praying for. That would create a good rilvary between the two and really help push Lando. Gasly is a beast in his own right and I don’t think he will have nearly the pressure with McLaren that he did with RB. Think both would work really well together.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 10:44 am to HubbaBubba
Another race down and hulkenburg is still ahead of latifi in driver standings.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 11:03 am to kengel2
Am I correct that there are 3 pay for play drivers? Stroll, Latifi and Zhou?
Posted on 6/1/22 at 11:46 am to weagle99
Depends on how you view pay for play. To some extent they all are.
Stroll definitely has money behind him, but he put up results in F3 (skipped F2).
Albon has about the same resume as Zhou, Zhou has more backers, but Albon has his own. Albon has said he is surprised he got the F1 opportunity.
Latifi finsihed second in F2, but like many drivers his resume wasn't outstanding. His money has helped him stay longer for sure.
Even Kubica, who has a resume out of this world, is still hanging around because of his Orlen backers and not really because the team view him as their best optioned 3rd driver.
Lando has joked that he isn't in F1 because of his dad having money. His dad is only worth a few hundred million.
Mick has results in lower series', but he is some sort of pay driver. Even if the payment is PR something along that line.
Stroll definitely has money behind him, but he put up results in F3 (skipped F2).
Albon has about the same resume as Zhou, Zhou has more backers, but Albon has his own. Albon has said he is surprised he got the F1 opportunity.
Latifi finsihed second in F2, but like many drivers his resume wasn't outstanding. His money has helped him stay longer for sure.
Even Kubica, who has a resume out of this world, is still hanging around because of his Orlen backers and not really because the team view him as their best optioned 3rd driver.
Lando has joked that he isn't in F1 because of his dad having money. His dad is only worth a few hundred million.
Mick has results in lower series', but he is some sort of pay driver. Even if the payment is PR something along that line.
This post was edited on 6/1/22 at 11:50 am
Posted on 6/1/22 at 12:01 pm to fightin tigers
IIRC when Haas was scrambling for money a couple of years ago the German investors insisted on a German drive. Then we got Mick.
While Checo isn't a pay for driver he does certainly bring in a ton of sponsor money. Telcel for one.
While Checo isn't a pay for driver he does certainly bring in a ton of sponsor money. Telcel for one.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 12:08 pm to VABuckeye
Checo used to have Carlos Slim as his backer. Probably would have washed out had he not.
Him and Carlos have since split ways, in a lot of situations, but Checo bought himself a lot of time.
Him and Carlos have since split ways, in a lot of situations, but Checo bought himself a lot of time.
This post was edited on 6/1/22 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 6/1/22 at 2:13 pm to fightin tigers
Telcel is owned/controlled by Slim isn't it?
Posted on 6/1/22 at 5:42 pm to BuckyCheese
It is. Carlos still sends his F1 dollars behind Checo, but behind the scenes it is said that their relationship is frosty. O'ward entering F1 could change some things. The money Carlos is committing isn't what it once was.
Haven't seen Carlos at any F1 races in a while, but maybe he just isn't a big enough character to get on TV with F1.
Haven't seen Carlos at any F1 races in a while, but maybe he just isn't a big enough character to get on TV with F1.
This post was edited on 6/1/22 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 6/3/22 at 5:45 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:Looking forward to the behind the scenes next DTS season ha.
I expected more from DR, as I'm sure so did the rest of the McLaren team.
Posted on 6/3/22 at 6:33 pm to Niner
Maybe we get behind the scenes of the party Checo is apologizing for.
Posted on 6/3/22 at 7:05 pm to fightin tigers
Hookers and blow?
Posted on 6/3/22 at 8:31 pm to BuckyCheese
Eh, old boy was having a good time and social media tried to kill him. Caught him grabbing a couple handfulls, dancing, and then stumbling off the yacht.
Should have told everybody to frick off, but PR is what it is today. Can't imagine some of the F1 (poonhound) greats surviving in todays media.
Allegedly his wife deleted a bunch of photos of them together and yada yada yada.
Should have told everybody to frick off, but PR is what it is today. Can't imagine some of the F1 (poonhound) greats surviving in todays media.
Allegedly his wife deleted a bunch of photos of them together and yada yada yada.
This post was edited on 6/3/22 at 9:10 pm
Page 287 of 628
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News