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Posted on 10/6/26 at 10:51 am to weagle1999
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Realistically it is already over.
Yep. Even assuming Qatar and AD actually happen. They don't happen and he will be crowned champion via a press release.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 1:45 pm to fightin tigers
Posted on 10/6/26 at 2:52 pm to fightin tigers
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Yep. Even assuming Qatar and AD actually happen. They don't happen and he will be crowned champion via a press release.
I was trying to figure out what the status of the last two races was. Here's what I found out:
1. Domenicali is trying to project extreme confidence that the last two rounds will happen: theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/03/qatar-abu-dhabi-grands-prix-go-ahead-middle-east-conflict-formula-one-chief-domenicali
2. The decision has to be made by "mid October" despite Qatar being at the end of November, because of the logistics of moving massive amounts of equipment. No specific date was given, just "mid October," which is next week.
3. The prediction markets are showing high confidence that Qatar will take place, but only very mild confidence that Abu Dhabi will take place. That's one thing that no one has mentioned, the possibility of going to one of the middle east races but not the other. This idea might be completely off the table.
4. Both UAE and Qatar host US military bases. The big problem with that of course is that any unpredicted hostilities could lead to Iran targeting those bases at any moment.
Remember the 2022 Saudi Arabia GP went ahead despite a missile strike a few miles from the track? The FIA and F1 have a high tolerance for violence outside of the events (because money!) and the drivers fell in line last time things got scary. So I'm thinking the events will in fact will stay on the schedule and will in fact happen unless things get really bad in late November.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 3:11 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Is a race in Rwanda about to be announced? 
Rwanda sounds like a strange place for sucha a decadent capitalistic event. So I asked AI for some info about Africa:
1. Countries with highest GDP: South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria.
2. Countries with the most educated people: Disregarding the tiny island nations, Tunisia apparently has the best education and "workforce skills."
3. Most middle class (lowest poverty rates): Tunisia (~90% above poverty line), Morocco (~85%), and Egypt (~80%).
So just in terms of local people who are the most worldly, educated and can afford to attend a race, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Morocco all make far more sense than Rwanda to host a race. And if you ask most people which countries they think would make the most sense, South Africa of course would be #1, and then probably Egypt and Morocco. I was surprised that Tunisia rated high. I think there is not enough cultural knowledge or news out of Tunisia for Americans to have much impression of them.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Rwanda sounds like a strange place for sucha a decadent capitalistic event. So I asked AI for some info about Africa:
1. Countries with highest GDP: South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria.
2. Countries with the most educated people: Disregarding the tiny island nations, Tunisia apparently has the best education and "workforce skills."
3. Most middle class (lowest poverty rates): Tunisia (~90% above poverty line), Morocco (~85%), and Egypt (~80%).
So just in terms of local people who are the most worldly, educated and can afford to attend a race, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Morocco all make far more sense than Rwanda to host a race. And if you ask most people which countries they think would make the most sense, South Africa of course would be #1, and then probably Egypt and Morocco. I was surprised that Tunisia rated high. I think there is not enough cultural knowledge or news out of Tunisia for Americans to have much impression of them.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 5:22 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Tunisia...say Carthage and they may know 
And things always change in Africa, but Rwanda has really done an amazing job in the last decade in making things better, and frankly much safer than other countries in Africa. Do work over that way, and one of the few places you do not need security
And things always change in Africa, but Rwanda has really done an amazing job in the last decade in making things better, and frankly much safer than other countries in Africa. Do work over that way, and one of the few places you do not need security
Posted on 10/6/26 at 5:23 pm to tccdc
sorry for double post, but not easy to get to even from Europe so not sure what they are doing
Posted on 10/6/26 at 5:33 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
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So I'm thinking the events will in fact will stay on the schedule and will in fact happen unless things get really bad in late November.
Pretty sure those races will be on, but we will see.
Is Silverstone still the backup as the final race? I know that is one they threw out there
Remember also talk about hitting Austin again after Vegas, but think there was a scheduling conflict.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 5:58 pm to Lsut81
Run the Nurburgring just for funsies.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 6:02 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
At least it’s a real track and not another street circuit.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 6:38 pm to billjamin
Looks like a halfway decent track. Probably a tall ask to get it ready by 2030. I'm not sure if the money is secured yet. That would be my first question. Second question, and this isn't meant as hate but rather from a genuinely naive POV, can Rwanda construct that in 2-3 years? Third world construction isn't exactly known for meeting deadlines. Deadlines are more of a vague concept.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 6:58 pm to BottomlandBrew
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and this isn't meant as hate but rather from a genuinely naive POV, can Rwanda construct that in 2-3 years
China is likely whatever is going to happen in Rwanda. China has made huge investments in Africa.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 10:30 pm to fightin tigers
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China is likely whatever is going to happen in Rwanda. China has made huge investments in Africa.
Good call.
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China has substantial and growing investments in Rwanda across infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Key Investment Areas
• Infrastructure: Chinese state-owned enterprises have built or financed an estimated 70% of Rwanda’s roads, including major highway upgrades in Kigali and projects linking to the Bugesera International Airport.
etc.
• China has become Rwanda's largest trading partner and leading destination for exports.
• Total bilateral trade reached $849 million, bolstered by zero-tariff policies on almost all Rwandan products entering China.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 7:21 am to TouchedTheAxeIn82
I’m not sure how I feel about this. I think it comes down to how Racing bulls vote. They are top of the midfield right now and probably don’t want to make it easier for other teams to catch up.
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Posted on 10/7/26 at 10:31 am to MississippiLebowski
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I’m not sure how I feel about this. I think it comes down to how Racing Bulls vote. They are top of the midfield right now and probably don’t want to make it easier for other teams to catch up.
Racing Bulls is Red Bull, so they will vote from the Red Bull perspective.
Looks like Haas was not mentioned. They are probably concerned about being left behind, firmly in last place.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 11:27 am to TouchedTheAxeIn82
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Racing Bulls is Red Bull, so they will vote from the Red Bull perspective.
I agree. Them voting against their own best interest might increase the calls to not have two teams with the same ownership. But then again why would the 5th place team vote to make it easier for other teams to catch up.
Also this would affect Aston. They have the newest nicest facilities. Should they be given extra salary cap space just because they built a shite car?
Posted on 10/8/26 at 11:13 am to MississippiLebowski
Some documents were leaked that show Red Bull paid Horner around $132,000,000 to go away. No wonder he went quietly.
What a life.
What a life.
Posted on 10/8/26 at 11:53 am to TigerFanatic99
I saw that too. Wasn’t it something like he’s got a 6 year no compete?
Also saw an article about how Apple is going to have Dolby Atmos Audio for the US GP for those who have the capability.
Also saw an article about how Apple is going to have Dolby Atmos Audio for the US GP for those who have the capability.
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Posted on 10/8/26 at 5:16 pm to s14suspense
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Also saw an article about how Apple is going to have Dolby Atmos Audio for the US GP for those who have the capability.
Has Apple wised up and decided to simulcast somewhere else? They are getting shite kicked in on viewership.
Posted on 10/8/26 at 5:17 pm to Lsut81
If Apple simulcast why would anyone buy Apple TV?
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