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re: 2024 Formula 1 season Thread
Posted on 1/10/24 at 12:20 pm to BuckyCheese
Posted on 1/10/24 at 12:20 pm to BuckyCheese
Wonder if this means Haas will have an actual pit strategy or will those who called it remain in their jobs?
GS needed to go a few years ago. But I liked him as for a likeable and funny person. He also did a ton of work to get the first cars out and top 10 in Australia that first year. But the past years have been a mess and lots of fans (right or wrong) blame him for Shumaker not doing well.
I hope he can do some time in the booth. Maybe some cameo appearances at least.
GS needed to go a few years ago. But I liked him as for a likeable and funny person. He also did a ton of work to get the first cars out and top 10 in Australia that first year. But the past years have been a mess and lots of fans (right or wrong) blame him for Shumaker not doing well.
I hope he can do some time in the booth. Maybe some cameo appearances at least.
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Posted on 1/10/24 at 12:30 pm to AutoYes_Clown
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Damn x 2. I hope losing a polarizing character doesn't impact sponsorship.
While Moneygram might like him, I can also see where a lot of sponsors would want nothing to do with him.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 12:46 pm to BuckyCheese
also Ayao might bring in a sponsor or two. He is originally from Japan and they love him over there. Not saying its gonna be a huge sponsor but a little is better than nothing.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 12:59 pm to MizzouFan13
Three or four little sponsors equal one big one.
Moneygram is $30M/year iirc.
Moneygram is $30M/year iirc.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 1:44 pm to BuckyCheese
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In essence, Steiner was asking for more investment in an effort to keep up with rivals who are spending heavily on updated factory infrastructure, while Haas wanted to focus on making more efficient use of the resources that his team already has at its disposal. [..]
The team says that Komatsu will be responsible for the team’s strategy and on-track performance. In a statement, it noted that he will have “a brief to maximise the team’s potential through employee empowerment and structural process and efficiency.”
This guy is so screwed.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 2:03 pm to sorantable
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Ayao Komatsu
I had to look this guy up, never heard of him. Seeing his name I assumed he probably came to F1 working for Honda, but nope, he graduated from a UK university in Automotive Engineering and later got a PhD in Vehicle Dynamics and Control. His first F1 job was with BAR (Honda-related) but he quickly moved on to Renault and later Haas. This is the most interesting thing I read about him:
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(At Renault/Lotus) After Mark Slade departed at the commencement of the 2011 season (Komatsu) was promoted to Petrov's race engineer, working with the Russian for one year before partnering up with the returning Grosjean for 2012. The Frenchmen and Komatsu formed a close bond, scoring nine podium finishes and even fought for race wins at the end of 2013.
Nine podium finishes over two seasons (2012-2013) including two P2 finishes, and four podium finishes in the last six races of 2013. Compared to Grosjean's later years, it feels like Komatsu was a miracle worker, an F1 driver-whisperer.
This post was edited on 1/10/24 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 1/10/24 at 2:25 pm to MizzouFan13
His sense of humor on the show will be greatly missed.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 2:56 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
gene not investing anymore in the team. he should sale to andretti.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 3:19 pm to 1999
Gene isn't going to just give the TP an open checkbook. Dude is investing a ton of money every year. If hes not getting results/progress, more money doesn't fix the issue. There was a problem in leadership/design. If they were consistent and showing progress, they'd have more money due to sponsors. You cant rely on just gene to fund it. I believe i even saw a stat, that besides redbull, Gene has spent the most money out of all the majority owners since he joined in 2016. So obviously there is more than just money. They had the ability to spend up to the cap this past season and they brought 1 upgrade that didn't work. Wouldn't say that is Genes fault.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 3:27 pm to Hogssmellgood
Guess Haas won't be the first ones out on the track for quali from now on...
Posted on 1/10/24 at 4:11 pm to MizzouFan13
Oh really?
Posted on 1/10/24 at 4:14 pm to jefforize
quote:sounds more like they will be digging massive holes or pushing dirt
maybe the Haas tractors wont chew through tires nearly as bad this year.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 4:30 pm to 1999
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gene not investing anymore in the team. he should sale to andretti.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 5:21 pm to VABuckeye
Maybe Saban is taking over Haas.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 5:30 pm to UnluckyTiger
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Dang no way! Hope to see him back in F1 in a year or two. He’s great for the sport.
Yeah. I'm a Netflix baby, so he's definitely someone I'll miss seeing at the tracks.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 6:15 pm to TigerFanatic99
Can someone school me on tickets?
After viewing the schedule, I realized that my daughter's school is only 65 miles from Silverstone, and my daughter will be finishing about 2 weeks after the race. This might be do-able.
I'm thinking we'd try to do Saturday Qualifying and Sunday race, or maybe just Sunday race.
Thoughts? Want to investigate before mentioning to my gf or daughter.
After viewing the schedule, I realized that my daughter's school is only 65 miles from Silverstone, and my daughter will be finishing about 2 weeks after the race. This might be do-able.
I'm thinking we'd try to do Saturday Qualifying and Sunday race, or maybe just Sunday race.
Thoughts? Want to investigate before mentioning to my gf or daughter.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 6:25 pm to Grassy1
Make a weekend out of it for sure, it’s like a giant festival.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 6:31 pm to Grassy1
F1 site only sells tickets for the full weekend. You’ll have to buy aftermarket if you want individual days. The Brits are fricking nuts over F1 so they won’t be cheap.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 7:34 pm to VABuckeye
Posted on 1/10/24 at 9:34 pm to 1999
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he should sale to andretti.
0% chance he would ever sell to Andretti. He would go bankrupt before even considering.
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