Racing: 2024 Formula 1 Season

[Breakers]

Ricciardo still has a super heavy loyal support of sponsorship.

But maybe this is last race in F1 ever

 

[JoVel]

In the post race interviews, Ricciardo hinted towards this being his last race as much as you possibly can, without actually saying it out loud. Can't see how it's not for good this time.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Right time for Ricciardo to leave F1. He just doesn't have it anymore. Throughly beaten by Yuki all season.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Tough watch today... first couple laps were juicy and then virtually nothing.

Now another month off?

 

[Khelandros]

I was waiting for this for 20 laps.

Lando got lucky today.

 

[My3Sons]

The stat watchers keep presuming that Norris and Verstappen are going to finish 1-2 for the remaining races including the sprints so the Ricciardo fastest lap will decide the driver championship. I don’t see any way that happens. Norris is a good driver but I can’t see him winning everything from now on this season. I expect Verstappen will win one more at some point and that will be it. I also expect Piastri to take a win from Norris at some point where they won’t be running 1-2.

 

[Albatros]

By default Norris needs help from other teams, but one more DNF by Verstappen could change it all already.

 

[Khelandros]

McLaren announce signing of Will Courtenay from Red Bull as new Sporting Director | Formula 1®

McLaren have announced the signing of Red Bull’s Head of Strategy Will Courtenay as their new Sporting Director.

www.formula1.com

Sargeant handed career lifeline after F1 dismissal

Logan Sargeant's F1 career appears over after 37 grand prix for Williams, but his next motorsport move may be on the horizon, with an IndyCar test lined up for November.

racingnews365.com

 

[Khelandros]

Red Bull ‘need Daniel Ricciardo’ as Sergio Perez F1 retirement rumour emerges

Red Bull "need" Daniel Ricciardo in their driver pool as word is Sergio Perez could walk away from Formula 1 after F1 2024.

www.planetf1.com

 

[Khelandros]

Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB for rest of the season

New Zealander Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB alongside Yuki Tsunoda for the remainder of the season.

www.formula1.com

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ben-hunt-grid-penalty-looms-for-lawson-but-is-it-a-blessing-in-disguise/10658169/

 

[JoVel]

I do think it's a little funny that Ricciardo ruined his F1 career by leaving Cyril Abiteboul's Renault of all teams. I'm almost tempted to say he was a top 3 driver in that 2020 season after Hamilton and Verstappen. Either him or Leclerc.

 

[Khelandros]

Now this is something,

Alpine to close works engine programme at the end of 2025

Alpine have announced plans for a so-called ‘Hypertech’ transformation project that will include their Formula 1 power unit department ceasing operations at the end of next year.

www.formula1.com

 

[PanniniClaus]

Now this is something,

Alpine to close works engine programme at the end of 2025

Alpine have announced plans for a so-called ‘Hypertech’ transformation project that will include their Formula 1 power unit department ceasing operations at the end of next year.

www.formula1.com

Had been talks of this but it was hard to ever imagine Renault leaving the sport for any length of time and perhaps they resurface.

So now someone has to supply them.. What do Alpine bring that Andretti wouldn't? Especially now...

 

[Khelandros]

Had been talks of this but it was hard to ever imagine Renault leaving the sport for any length of time and perhaps they resurface.

So now someone has to supply them.. What do Alpine bring that Andretti wouldn't? Especially now...

Sounds like they will be a Mercedes team.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Sounds like they will be a Mercedes team.

Another Mercedes team.. Maybe Flavio's influence.