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re: 2026 Formula 1 (F1) Season Thread
Posted on 10/30/26 at 1:13 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
Posted on 10/30/26 at 1:13 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
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According to Ted Kravitz, they used the car from the F1 movie
Hilarious.I believe I read that it was built from an F2 chassis.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 1:20 pm to MississippiLebowski
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"Albon forgot there was a curve there"
"But we have to improve and start further up, because AT THE BACK of the grid THE QUALITY of the drivers IS VERY LOW at the moment"
Carlos Sainz had a nice response to Alonso. He defended Albon and explained in a very thoughtful manner why life is rougher at the back of the grid. Alonso is just showing that he's still a dick.
I'll find and post Sainz's response later when I get home from work if no one else runs into it.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 1:21 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
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Hilarious.I believe I read that it was built from an F2 chassis.
That is correct, it’s a stretched out F2 car
Perfect for what Checo needed it for
Posted on 10/30/26 at 1:22 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
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Alonso is just showing that he's still a dick.
The media loves them some Alonso
Posted on 10/30/26 at 2:48 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Here is Sainz comments:
Carlos was asked to weigh in on Fernando Alonso's comments about the back of the midfield and Alex:
"I have enormous respect for Alex. He's a driver I love racing against and with whom I've never had any problems or lack of respect. I also enjoy battling with Fernando. Until this year, I'd never found myself in the bottom third of the grid. Throughout my life, between Toro Rosso, Renault, and McLaren, I've always fought for points and the top ten. For the first time, I find myself battling at the back of the midfield, and it's certainly not a pleasant situation. It's not so much a question of the quality of the drivers themselves, but rather the fact that you find yourself battling with drivers who truly have nothing to lose. The best result you can hope for is 20th place. This generates incidents or dynamics that you would never see at the front, simply because the stakes are infinitely higher at the front.”
“In my opinion, none of us at the back of the grid deserves to occupy those positions. We all have the talent to fight for podiums, top five finishes, and wins. I'm thinking of Fernando, Alex, myself, and also drivers like Checo or Valtteri, who you've seen battle at the front without making the mistakes or suffering the accidents typical of the back rows. At the back of the grid, there's much more dirty air, heightened concertina effect, and situations where you find yourself three or four-wide in corners, dramatically increasing the likelihood of contact compared to the front of the race, where after Turn 1 everyone is in single file. None of us wants to be there, much less enjoy it. The frustration is common to all of us because we want to be at the top.”
“As for Fernando's comments about the overall level of the drivers being low, I've been in F1 for 12 years, and this is, without a doubt, the year with the highest level of talent ever. I can't think of a single driver who isn't up to the level of Formula 1, and even the rookies who have arrived in recent years are excellent. We all make mistakes. I made them when I was young, and I still make them today, as you've seen this year, but I prefer to think that the high concentration of accidents at the back is purely circumstantial and not due to the quality of the grid. Perhaps in Fernando's case, there's also the personal frustration of thinking he doesn't deserve that position, but I can only speak for myself: it's extremely frustrating to think that two years ago I was winning here in Mexico, and this weekend I'll probably start 17th, despite being the same driver I was then, if not even better.”
Carlos was asked to weigh in on Fernando Alonso's comments about the back of the midfield and Alex:
"I have enormous respect for Alex. He's a driver I love racing against and with whom I've never had any problems or lack of respect. I also enjoy battling with Fernando. Until this year, I'd never found myself in the bottom third of the grid. Throughout my life, between Toro Rosso, Renault, and McLaren, I've always fought for points and the top ten. For the first time, I find myself battling at the back of the midfield, and it's certainly not a pleasant situation. It's not so much a question of the quality of the drivers themselves, but rather the fact that you find yourself battling with drivers who truly have nothing to lose. The best result you can hope for is 20th place. This generates incidents or dynamics that you would never see at the front, simply because the stakes are infinitely higher at the front.”
“In my opinion, none of us at the back of the grid deserves to occupy those positions. We all have the talent to fight for podiums, top five finishes, and wins. I'm thinking of Fernando, Alex, myself, and also drivers like Checo or Valtteri, who you've seen battle at the front without making the mistakes or suffering the accidents typical of the back rows. At the back of the grid, there's much more dirty air, heightened concertina effect, and situations where you find yourself three or four-wide in corners, dramatically increasing the likelihood of contact compared to the front of the race, where after Turn 1 everyone is in single file. None of us wants to be there, much less enjoy it. The frustration is common to all of us because we want to be at the top.”
“As for Fernando's comments about the overall level of the drivers being low, I've been in F1 for 12 years, and this is, without a doubt, the year with the highest level of talent ever. I can't think of a single driver who isn't up to the level of Formula 1, and even the rookies who have arrived in recent years are excellent. We all make mistakes. I made them when I was young, and I still make them today, as you've seen this year, but I prefer to think that the high concentration of accidents at the back is purely circumstantial and not due to the quality of the grid. Perhaps in Fernando's case, there's also the personal frustration of thinking he doesn't deserve that position, but I can only speak for myself: it's extremely frustrating to think that two years ago I was winning here in Mexico, and this weekend I'll probably start 17th, despite being the same driver I was then, if not even better.”
Posted on 10/30/26 at 2:49 pm to MississippiLebowski
And then Alonso doubled down:
Fernando Alonso BLASTS Alex Albon after the Austin clash and the teams over the budget cap:
"I think we all know who I'm talking about. And those who felt CALLED OUT by that comment… that says it all".
"I still can't wrap my head around what opportunity Alex thought he saw in that moment".
"It's not just Austin. I've had the bad luck of being in that part of the track all season long and I SEE THINGS from the car that… I CAN'T COMMENT ON here".
"But what ambition do these drivers have for the future? If they want to stick around in F1 longer and want a shot at a top team or if they're happy just crashing".
"The further back you are, the harder it is to drive the car. Especially when you're not fighting for anything in the back of the grid and with a spending cap".
"But if the teams are happy with the cost and the broken parts in every race, go right ahead".
Some other drivers commented also,
Here are their various reactions:
Alex Albon: "I don't agree with him. It's as simple as that. I think the level is high across all parts of the grid. 10 or 15 years ago, the level at the back of the grid wasn't what we have today. We no longer have pay drivers like we used to."
Charles Leclerc: "I'm certain that the grid's level is extremely high, whether you're at the back, in the middle, or up front. The only thing that changes is obviously the car we're driving, but the level is very high."
Carlos Sainz: "I've been in Formula 1 for 12 years, and if I had to pick a season with the highest level of talent, I'd choose this one. I don't see anyone who isn't up to F1 level."
Pierre Gasly: "I'd say the grid's level is probably one of the highest we've ever known, given the drivers we have today."
Ollie Bearman: "I find that conclusion a bit harsh, because I agree with Pierre: the level is very high on this current grid."
Sergio Perez: "That's the only problem with Formula 1: you're only as good as your car and your team. So I think the level is really very high. And when you look at the names of the drivers at the back, you realize it's extremely high."
Fernando Alonso BLASTS Alex Albon after the Austin clash and the teams over the budget cap:
"I think we all know who I'm talking about. And those who felt CALLED OUT by that comment… that says it all".
"I still can't wrap my head around what opportunity Alex thought he saw in that moment".
"It's not just Austin. I've had the bad luck of being in that part of the track all season long and I SEE THINGS from the car that… I CAN'T COMMENT ON here".
"But what ambition do these drivers have for the future? If they want to stick around in F1 longer and want a shot at a top team or if they're happy just crashing".
"The further back you are, the harder it is to drive the car. Especially when you're not fighting for anything in the back of the grid and with a spending cap".
"But if the teams are happy with the cost and the broken parts in every race, go right ahead".
Some other drivers commented also,
Here are their various reactions:
Alex Albon: "I don't agree with him. It's as simple as that. I think the level is high across all parts of the grid. 10 or 15 years ago, the level at the back of the grid wasn't what we have today. We no longer have pay drivers like we used to."
Charles Leclerc: "I'm certain that the grid's level is extremely high, whether you're at the back, in the middle, or up front. The only thing that changes is obviously the car we're driving, but the level is very high."
Carlos Sainz: "I've been in Formula 1 for 12 years, and if I had to pick a season with the highest level of talent, I'd choose this one. I don't see anyone who isn't up to F1 level."
Pierre Gasly: "I'd say the grid's level is probably one of the highest we've ever known, given the drivers we have today."
Ollie Bearman: "I find that conclusion a bit harsh, because I agree with Pierre: the level is very high on this current grid."
Sergio Perez: "That's the only problem with Formula 1: you're only as good as your car and your team. So I think the level is really very high. And when you look at the names of the drivers at the back, you realize it's extremely high."
Posted on 10/30/26 at 3:06 pm to MississippiLebowski
Alonso just being Alonso.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 3:12 pm to fightin tigers
These other guys are just isolating Alonso on Dick Island. 
Posted on 10/30/26 at 5:40 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Posted on 10/30/26 at 5:42 pm to MississippiLebowski
Posted on 10/30/26 at 5:49 pm to bikerack
Colton can't catch a break
Posted on 10/30/26 at 5:56 pm to fightin tigers
He will just do another FP1 session
Posted on 10/30/26 at 5:59 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
F1 social promotion.
And Albon said pay drivers are done.
And Albon said pay drivers are done.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 6:00 pm to fightin tigers
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And Albon said pay drivers are done.
Stroll says hey
Posted on 10/30/26 at 6:03 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
Stroll won F3
Stroll podiumed in F1
Hate what you want, Stroll has delivered at the highest levels. If Hulkenburg is in F1 without criticism I don't know why people cry about Stroll.
Stroll podiumed in F1
Hate what you want, Stroll has delivered at the highest levels. If Hulkenburg is in F1 without criticism I don't know why people cry about Stroll.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:04 pm to fightin tigers
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:12 pm to fightin tigers
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Stroll won F3
Stroll podiumed in F1
Don't forget, Lance also achieved a pole position.
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Hate what you want, Stroll has delivered at the highest levels. If Hulkenburg is in F1 without criticism I don't know why people cry about Stroll.
Oh I wonder why Hulk is still in F1. He's had his time, we want to see more new blood. Some potentially good F1 drivers are going elsewhere because of bad timing and no seats available. Bottas, Hulk, Ocon, Stroll, they all got to go!
Posted on 10/30/26 at 9:42 pm to fightin tigers
Stroll is still a paid driver
Posted on 10/31/26 at 4:10 am to Gulf Coast Tiger
They both drop a grid position and both get a penalty point.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 4:17 am to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Hadjar summoned to see the stewards. This must be for shoving the fan trying to take a selfie. Sourpuss Hadjar grows more and more unlikeable, but the guy trying to take a selfie next to Hadjar without asking was being a dick and invading his space.
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