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re: 2024 Formula 1 season Thread

Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:58 pm to
Posted by TigerAlumni2010
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:58 pm to
That's surprising to say the least, wonder if Carlos is trying to get the RB seat for next year.
Posted by TouchedTheAxeIn82
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:12 pm to
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That's surprising to say the least, wonder if Carlos is trying to get the RB seat for next year.

Yeah this has been my theory as to why things are moving slowly. Red Bull is truly not in a hurry to make a decision on Perez because they know Sainz does not have a lot of leverage. Right now the Red Bull seat looks much more desirable to Sainz than Merc or Sauber/Audi. If Newey goes to Ferrari, I would be shocked if Max goes to Merc. In this third year of the new rules they are going backwards; I have a hard time seeing Max taking that chance. Merc seems willing to wait things out right now (maybe they believe they still have a chance with Max) but Sainz is taking a bit of a risk of course if Max stays in place, Merc signs someone else unexpectedly, and Red Bull decides Perez is doing good enough to re-sign. This might be the most interesting silly season I've ever seen.
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:57 pm to
Sainz/Bearman at Haas next year.

Book it.
Posted by NfamousPanda
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:04 pm to
I'd love to see that lineup...but on a better team
Posted by Lsut81
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:15 pm to
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That's surprising to say the least, wonder if Carlos is trying to get the RB seat for next year.


He should be... He will be the #1 at RB when Max leaves end of this year or next.
Posted by 1999
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 4:06 pm to
dude is horrible. he hasn't shown any signs of hope.
Posted by TigerFanatic99
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Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:18 pm to
I don't see Max leaving before the new regs in 2026. He'll dominate 2025 with Red Bull again.

For that matter Perez is doing well enough this year he'll keep his seat too unless his performance changes.

2026 is when seats'll be up for grabs at Red Bull.
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:39 pm to
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don't see Max leaving before the new regs in 2026. He'll dominate 2025 with Red Bull again.


That’s why I see the Sainz angle… goes and gets used to the RB system in 25’ and then steps into 1 seat when max goes to either Merc or AM for 26’
Posted by TigerFanatic99
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Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:35 pm to
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That’s why I see the Sainz angle… goes and gets used to the RB system in 25’ and then steps into 1 seat when max goes to either Merc or AM for 26’


The problem is Perez is doing really well right now. I just don't see them dumping him unless he has a major dip in performance like last year. We'll see.
Posted by NfamousPanda
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:16 am to
Imagine Newey going to Williams and them out performing Merc in 26

The Toto melts would be glorious
Posted by s14suspense
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:17 am to
That would be awesome. Almost altruistic of him.
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 9:36 am to
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The problem is Perez is doing really well right now. I just don't see them dumping him unless he has a major dip in performance like last year. We'll see.


But is Perez your number 1 when Max leaves? I say hell no...

So why not bring in Sainz to get him familiar with the team and car (to a certain extent w/ new regs coming) all while you still win a constructors with Max.
Posted by TouchedTheAxeIn82
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 9:54 am to
If they know for sure (sometime during this season) that Max plans to leave by 2026, then sure, they should be looking for a #1 driver now because Perez ain't it. But right now they are not acting like they are expecting Max to leave.
Posted by 1999
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:34 am to
Hell yes make it happen
Posted by TigerFanatic99
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Jan 2007
35892 posts
Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:41 am to
Chuck fricks up free practice for everyone. Nice red flag 10 minutes in.
Posted by sorantable
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:42 am to
Great weekend for that
Posted by griddle
Member since Jan 2017
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:42 am to
Charles has become a meme
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
85005 posts
Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:48 am to
Loved the Austin powers comment about his car being unable to turn around. That will def be a meme
Posted by Jor Jor The Dinosaur
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Member since Nov 2014
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:48 am to
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