F1 2023

[The Pilgrim]

It's frustrating given how long the Andretti family has been associated with F1, and how much they've given to motorsport more broadly over the decades. It would be so myopic for the sport to pass this up, particularly given how keen it is to host races in the US (two of which are held at dreadful tracks with extortionate ticket prices).

Not forgetting one of those races (Vegas) is actually being held on a Saturday night making it the first Saturday F1 race since 1985 and in the middle of November when its cold during the day, who knows what its like in the late evening.

 

[Brussels Bureaucrat]

Not forgetting one of those races (Vegas) is actually being held on a Saturday night making it the first Saturday F1 race since 1985 and in the middle of November when its cold during the day, who knows what its like in the late evening.

Interestingly there might be a strike by Las Vegas hotel workers for that weekend, which really would make things interesting.

 

[Argyleloyal]

Max wins the tittle again

 

[Brussels Bureaucrat]

Great to see a McLaren winning again. Piastri is going to be a superstar.

 

[Brussels Bureaucrat]

Not Lewis Hamilton's finest hour, that.

 

[The Pilgrim]

Good to see Lewis finally owning up to one of his mistakes!

 

[Quinny]

Surprising to read that Leclerc and Hamilton were disqualified post-race after the planks under their car had worn too much. I recall that happening a few times when they were first introduced, but it must be a fair few years since anyone has been caught out post-race scrutineering for the same infringement.

 

[The Pilgrim]

Surprising to read that Leclerc and Hamilton were disqualified post-race after the planks under their car had worn too much. I recall that happening a few times when they were first introduced, but it must be a fair few years since anyone has been caught out post-race scrutineering for the same infringement.

Yeah its a bit of an unusual one!

If the rumours that Perez has to finish 2nd this season to save his job are correct then the FIA might have just saved Perez's job for him, he's gone from 19 points ahead of Lewis to 39 now. First point for Logan Sargeant too.

Lando is now up to 6th and only 24 points off Alonso in 4th, the turnaround of Mclaren this season has been incredible.

 

[Brussels Bureaucrat]

There's probably an obvious example I'm forgetting but I can't remember a turnaround as dramatic as McLaren's in recent history. From being Q1 backmarkers to probably the second quickest car on the grid.

The least said about Aston Martin the better, though...

 

[GreenThing]

There's probably an obvious example I'm forgetting but I can't remember a turnaround as dramatic as McLaren's in recent history. From being Q1 backmarkers to probably the second quickest car on the grid.

The least said about Aston Martin the better, though...

Jordan in 98 springs to mind.

 

[Brussels Bureaucrat]

Jordan in 98 springs to mind.

Good shout, weren't they pointless half way through the season and ended up third in the Constructors'? Still a long way behind the Ferraris and the McLarens in ultimate pace that year though, I guess.

 

[GreenThing]

Good shout, weren't they pointless half way through the season and ended up third in the Constructors'? Still a long way behind the Ferraris and the McLarens in ultimate pace that year though, I guess.

I think the main difference is that McLaren have improved by updating the car little by little and sorting some problems which have stopped the car working, but fundamentally good car was underneath.

On the other hand, the Jordan car was a dog which led to Garry Anderson being sacked and Mike Gascogne being brought in and bringing pretty much a new car with him.

 

[Clarke B]

Jordan had a really great season the next year as well (partially helped by Schumacher missing a large chunk of it). Heinz Harold Frentzen wasn't far off the leading contenders all season.

 

[Brussels Bureaucrat]

Jordan had a really great season the next year as well (partially helped by Schumacher missing a large chunk of it). Heinz Harold Frentzen wasn't far off the leading contenders all season.

1999 was bonkers. So many brilliant races. It would have been so bizarre if Eddie Irvine of all people had ended Ferrari's title drought.

 

[Clarke B]

First practice of Las Vegas cancelled after a loose drain cover has destroyed Carlos Sainz's car.