Formula 1 2023

[Timmay]

Somebody that wants to avoid having to drive for Williams or Haas? Hulkenberg is the reserve…

Ricciardo?

The last team I would want to drive for right now is Aston Martin. I know it’s a pay cut, but if I’m Ricciardo and the only option is Aston Martin, I’m on my way to the Supercars. But I also understand the desire to stay in F1.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

My DH read someplace today that Vettel would like to see Schumacher take his seat.

 

[senor_jorge]

Don’t hate on Haas like that! The hate on Williams, however, is acceptable at this time.

I actually like Haas. Their lack of funding is just crippling though.

 

[senor_jorge]

The last team I would want to drive for right now is Aston Martin. I know it’s a pay cut, but if I’m Ricciardo and the only option is Aston Martin, I’m on my way to the Supercars. But I also understand the desire to stay in F1.

If I’m being serious I agree. I’m not a Lawrence Stroll fan.

 

[Andrew C]

Redbull qualifying disaster today!

 

[Timmay]

Redbull qualifying disaster today!

Not an easy track to pass at as it is, and Red Bull doesn’t have the best speed outside of the straights, so highly unlikely any podium tomorrow unless disaster hits…well, everybody.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

Found it interesting that for Haas, Magnussen was getting the car with the "upgrades" and yet, he finishes just ahead of Schumacher. They both qualified in their "usual" positions. I guess the new package isn't effective at this track?

Ferrari was looking better.

 

[Andrew C]

Not an easy track to pass at as it is, and Red Bull doesn’t have the best speed outside of the straights, so highly unlikely any podium tomorrow unless disaster hits…well, everybody.

I’m more optimistic about their chances. I think max will get on the podium. Crashes occur. Yellow flags. Etc.

 

[senor_jorge]

I’m more optimistic about their chances. I think max will get on the podium. Crashes occur. Yellow flags. Etc.

With Mercedes looking more competitive, and reliability issues at Ferrari this year the field may thin itself some. I’m also expecting Max to take some chances on the start if there is any opening. Seeing him top 5 after one lap wouldn’t shock me.

I have a feeling we may hear more about exceeding track limits than we’d like.

 

[Timmay]

I’m more optimistic about their chances. I think max will get on the podium. Crashes occur. Yellow flags. Etc.

Well, it certain not looks like you’re right so far. Those new cars certainly do allow for some better racing at this track.

 

[Timmay]

Well that was pretty Incredible. Great strategy by Mercedes, and horrible by Ferrari. I wonder when Ferrari starts looking to make some changes at the top.

 

[Andrew C]

Great racing by Max and great strategy by redbull. Disaster strategy for Ferrari once again. Geeez. They do it to themselves.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

As a fan of Ferrari and Haas, I'm underwhelmed.
I think some heads should roll at Ferrari for the strategy decisions this year.

 

[Timmay]

Well, that was fast. Alonso to Aston Martin next year.

That’s news I didn’t expect to hear. I know Alpine has been trying to convince him to move over to the their WEC team…but I don’t think he’s going to be nearly as competitive at Aston Martin.

 

[Andrew C]

Well, that was fast. Alonso to Aston Martin next year.

That’s news I didn’t expect to hear. I know Alpine has been trying to convince him to move over to the their WEC team…but I don’t think he’s going to be nearly as competitive at Aston Martin.

That’s weak.

 

[Andrew C]

This seems to mean Oscar Piastri will get the alpine seat rather than being loaned to Williams.

 

[Lilofan]

Mercedes accumulating points again. Sir Lewis coming back from 7th to finish 2nd, teammate Russell placing 3rd.

 

[senor_jorge]

Well, that was fast. Alonso to Aston Martin next year.

That’s news I didn’t expect to hear. I know Alpine has been trying to convince him to move over to the their WEC team…but I don’t think he’s going to be nearly as competitive at Aston Martin.

Hopefully they’ll have a car that can consistently challenge for points for him.

 

[Andrew C]

Hopefully they’ll have a car that can consistently challenge for points for him.

His career could have been so much more.

 

[senor_jorge]

His career could have been so much more.

Agreed. Some of that is on him. He seems to have mellowed. If he knew then, what he knows now...