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Link Posted: 6/19/2024 10:54:12 AM EST
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Originally Posted By Esterhase:
yy

I attended a test there in 2005. It was still very much brick outhouses and bacon buttys (look it up ), totally unglamorous. That's what most British circuits were like, a track, some grandstands, portakabins (temporary buildings) and sheds. It's kind of cool; squint and you could be back in 1968. Bernie hated it (always did), so in 2008 they did the thing.
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Yeah the "club" was just a big tent with food trucks. It was nice though! We parked in a farmer's field and I stepped in a cow paddy and had to dodge a bunch of others.
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 10:56:25 AM EST
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Originally Posted By JustinU235:

Yeah the "club" was just a big tent with food trucks. It was nice though! We parked in a farmer's field and I stepped in a cow paddy and had to dodge a bunch of others.
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You're making me homesick haha
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 11:00:30 AM EST
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GA pricing seems a bit high compared to some other races, but Silverstone also appears to be very GA friendly.
There's GA access pretty much around the entire perimeter of the track, so it's probably a good value in practice.

I'm sure you need to get there damn early though, to stake out a good spot to setup your camp chairs ...
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 11:23:47 AM EST
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Originally Posted By flyhack72:

Wait, I thought the narrative is RB being on the decline

Now, the narrative is that RB is dominating

It's all so confusing...
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Originally Posted By flyhack72:
Originally Posted By fike:
The British media running excuses for Silverstone and they are getting slaughtered by British fans,

It’s just too damn expensive.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GQbcs42XIAAR_5H.jpg

ETA: Pricing

https://i.imgur.com/n2ceeTo.jpeg


Wait, I thought the narrative is RB being on the decline

Now, the narrative is that RB is dominating

It's all so confusing...


That’s the week-to-week narrative to keep the fans engaged.

This is a special “Rule Britannia” narrative that asks fans to not consider last years record attendance during a historic domination by a very non-British team.
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 12:11:49 PM EST
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SPANISH GRAND PRIX SCHEDULE

FRI 06/21
FP1 7:30AM - ESPN2
FP2 11AM - ESPN2

SAT 06/22
FP3 6:30AM - ESPN2
QUALI 10AM - ESPN2

SUN 06/23
RACE 9AM - ESPN

Max Verstappen's Pole Lap | 2023 Spanish Grand Prix | Pirelli

Extended Race Highlights | 1996 Spanish Grand Prix
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 12:52:57 PM EST
[#6]
F1 eventually ditching hybrids?

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes the series’ new engine regulations for 2026 could be the last which require hybrid power units.

The new rules, which were agreed two years ago, will rely more heavily on electrical power than before. But Domenicali believes the arrival of ‘sustainable’ fuels in 2026 will allow F1 to do away with hybrids and shift back to using conventional combustion engines in the future.
“My personal opinion is that it would be sufficient to use climate-neutral fuel,” he told Auto Motor und Sport. “However, we had to take the manufacturers’ wishes into account.
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https://www.racefans.net/2024/06/19/formula-1-could-scrap-hybrids-in-next-rules-change-after-2026-domenicali/
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 6:11:18 PM EST
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Link Posted: 6/19/2024 7:33:26 PM EST
[#8]
For the love of all that's holy, go back to naturally aspirated V10's.  The entire fandom would rejoice.
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 7:41:08 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:
For the love of all that's holy, go back to naturally aspirated V10's.  The entire fandom would rejoice.
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462W1 posted a page back to a link when they ended turbos and you had a mix of V8's, V10's and V12's.
It's glorious. Kind of how they do it now in sports cars, where there is no prescribed engine formula, just a maximum power output.
Would love to see F1 do something similar, and take the leash off the most highly paid and innovative engine designers in the world.

If they just said, "OK, you're limited to a maximum of 900 HP at the crank. We don't care how you get there, but we'll be actively
monitoring the output. Go."
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 8:37:39 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Esterhase:
yy

I attended a test there in 2005. It was still very much brick outhouses and bacon buttys (look it up ), totally unglamorous. That's what most British circuits were like, a track, some grandstands, portakabins (temporary buildings) and sheds. It's kind of cool; squint and you could be back in 1968. Bernie hated it (always did), so in 2008 they did the thing.
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Originally Posted By Esterhase:
Originally Posted By JustinU235:
A couple years ago I went to Silverstone with one of their "Club Silverstone" packages. It was like 800 bucks for 4 days, blocked off seating, and the "club" behind the stands. I liked it and thought it was a great value.

Might have to see if I can hop over there for the weekend this year.
yy

I attended a test there in 2005. It was still very much brick outhouses and bacon buttys (look it up ), totally unglamorous. That's what most British circuits were like, a track, some grandstands, portakabins (temporary buildings) and sheds. It's kind of cool; squint and you could be back in 1968. Bernie hated it (always did), so in 2008 they did the thing.

Road America in Wisconsin had a concession stand that did bacon and egg sandwiches in the morning IIRC. (within the last 20 years)   I would love to see a F1 race there, but the roads into it would not be enough to support the crowd and the facilities would need a major upgrade.
Link Posted: 6/19/2024 9:45:34 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tifosi:

If they just said, "OK, you're limited to a maximum of 900 HP at the crank. We don't care how you get there, but we'll be actively
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That would make too much sense. Can't have that.
Link Posted: 6/20/2024 12:44:00 AM EST
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Originally Posted By tifosi:
If they just said, "OK, you're limited to a maximum of 900 HP at the crank. We don't care how you get there, but we'll be actively
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Link Posted: 6/20/2024 12:45:32 AM EST
[#13]
I found this a bit shocking.

Link Posted: 6/20/2024 1:22:08 AM EST
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I found this a bit shocking.

https://i.redd.it/8rehx4g8ff7d1.jpeg
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But fagilton is the goat

Link Posted: 6/20/2024 7:51:14 AM EST
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Originally Posted By not_sure:

Road America in Wisconsin had a concession stand that did bacon and egg sandwiches in the morning IIRC. (within the last 20 years)   I would love to see a F1 race there, but the roads into it would not be enough to support the crowd and the facilities would need a major upgrade.
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I like the sound of that. I like old circuits. I really enjoyed Dale Jr exploring the old speedways; wherever they are, racing circuits have a certain vibe.

I would love to walk around Monza some day.
Link Posted: 6/20/2024 5:30:10 PM EST
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Link Posted: 6/20/2024 5:41:14 PM EST
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Whoopsie!  I’m curious why a Swiss court has jurisdiction, though.  Unless it’s specifically written in the contract that this is where disputes are heard.
Link Posted: 6/20/2024 9:02:44 PM EST
[#18]
Upgrades for Spain:

What Every F1 Team Has Upgraded Or Brought To The Spanish GP

Link Posted: 6/20/2024 9:15:08 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Janus:
Upgrades for Spain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bbkyn8mEWc
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His channel is exploding because he does a good job with the tech changes and his predictions are good.  No fluff, just comparison/contrast.
Link Posted: 6/20/2024 10:41:42 PM EST
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Originally Posted By willi3d:


Whoopsie!  I’m curious why a Swiss court has jurisdiction, though.  Unless it’s specifically written in the contract that this is where disputes are heard.
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Originally Posted By willi3d:


Whoopsie!  I’m curious why a Swiss court has jurisdiction, though.  Unless it’s specifically written in the contract that this is where disputes are heard.


I don't know how a country that bans motorsports and none of the participants are from is going to enforce it.  I don't think we have an extradition treaty with them.
Link Posted: 6/20/2024 11:01:08 PM EST
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Originally Posted By willi3d:


Whoopsie!  I’m curious why a Swiss court has jurisdiction, though.  Unless it’s specifically written in the contract that this is where disputes are heard.
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Originally Posted By willi3d:


Whoopsie!  I’m curious why a Swiss court has jurisdiction, though.  Unless it’s specifically written in the contract that this is where disputes are heard.


Undoubtedly the case. Both parties agree how and where disputes will be heard.

To be absolutely fair, while it is within Haas’ contractual rights to terminate the relationship, I’m surprised that they thought they could keep the money ($13 million). They dumped both Mazipin and Uralkali before the season started.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 7:43:17 AM EST
[#22]
So glad they use the layout without that stupid chicane at the end.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 8:18:24 AM EST
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Sainz was looking all right, but Leclerc has a lot of work to do.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 8:51:03 AM EST
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Bearman looking damn good in the HAAS.  He's running nearly identical times to K-Mag and is just a tad quicker on some laps.  He's on par with Hulk's performance.  Very impressive for a rookie.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 8:56:49 AM EST
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Originally Posted By willi3d:
Sainz was looking all right, but Leclerc has a lot of work to do.
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Charles said on the radio: "The car is horrendous at the moment."  Their set up is jacked so maybe they'll get it sorted in FP2.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 8:57:09 AM EST
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:
Bearman looking damn good in the HAAS.  He's running nearly identical times to K-Mag and is just a tad quicker on some laps.  He's on par with Hulk's performance.  Very impressive for a rookie.
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I am impressed.
He's quick, and hasn't done anything stupid.
His maturity is beyond his years.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 9:01:48 AM EST
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Originally Posted By tifosi:

If they just said, "OK, you're limited to a maximum of 900 HP at the crank. We don't care how you get there, but we'll be actively
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I love that idea!
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 9:13:08 AM EST
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Originally Posted By jmt1991:

I am impressed.
He's quick, and hasn't done anything stupid.
His maturity is beyond his years.
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:
Bearman looking damn good in the HAAS.  He's running nearly identical times to K-Mag and is just a tad quicker on some laps.  He's on par with Hulk's performance.  Very impressive for a rookie.

I am impressed.
He's quick, and hasn't done anything stupid.
His maturity is beyond his years.

When a rookie comes in and drives like that, it really makes Stroll, Zhou, and Sargent look so much worse.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 9:42:39 AM EST
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:

When a rookie comes in and drives like that, it really makes Stroll, Zhou, and Sargent look so much worse.
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We all know why those guys are still on the track.

Stroll: Daddy
Zhou: China
Sarg: ‘Merica
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 9:45:32 AM EST
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Originally Posted By KonamiCode:

We all know why those guys are still on the track.

Stroll: Daddy
Zhou: China
Sarg: ‘Merica
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Checo: Mexico
Danny Ric: Horner dick pics

Yuki: actually performing now, but Honda - Japan
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 10:15:02 AM EST
[#31]
from landos instagram:



lol
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 10:40:00 AM EST
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F1TV commentary has turned into an outlet for the low information hype train.

Thank god Sky is an option.

ETA: Wait…..why the fuck is Danica Patrick in Spain? Geez….come on Sky.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 10:54:27 AM EST
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Originally Posted By fike:
F1TV commentary has turned into an outlet for the low information hype train.

Thank god Sky is an option.

ETA: Wait…..why the fuck is Danica Patrick in Spain? Geez….come on Sky.
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Hahahah there is no escaping Danica.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 10:55:32 AM EST
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Originally Posted By poison123:


Hahahah there is no escaping Danica.
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Originally Posted By poison123:
Originally Posted By fike:
F1TV commentary has turned into an outlet for the low information hype train.

Thank god Sky is an option.

ETA: Wait ..why the fuck is Danica Patrick in Spain? Geez .come on Sky.


Hahahah there is no escaping Danica.

I'm a bit less annoyed by her now that she outed herself as a Conservative.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 12:02:24 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:

Charles said on the radio: "The car is horrendous at the moment."  Their set up is jacked so maybe they'll get it sorted in FP2.
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:
Originally Posted By willi3d:
Sainz was looking all right, but Leclerc has a lot of work to do.

Charles said on the radio: "The car is horrendous at the moment."  Their set up is jacked so maybe they'll get it sorted in FP2.


Not much better in P2.  Hope he isn’t going into one of his phases where he gets all pissy because the car isn’t working for him.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 1:12:41 PM EST
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I love that idea!
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This is what they're doing in WEC with the powertrain. A spec Hybrid unit, you can run whatever you like for ICE as long as the summed output is (I can't remember the number )
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 1:31:29 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Esterhase:


This is what they're doing in WEC with the powertrain. A spec Hybrid unit, you can run whatever you like for ICE as long as the summed output is (I can't remember the number )
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Originally Posted By Autostrada_Pilot:



I love that idea!


This is what they're doing in WEC with the powertrain. A spec Hybrid unit, you can run whatever you like for ICE as long as the summed output is (I can't remember the number )


With a giant safety net of affirmative action….I mean BOP.
Link Posted: 6/21/2024 2:09:57 PM EST
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Originally Posted By willi3d:


Not much better in P2.  Hope he isn’t going into one of his phases where he gets all pissy because the car isn’t working for him.
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I had to overhaul my fantasy team.  I think that Ferrari will be quick as long as they get the setup for the 16.  The 55 appears to be good.  

McLaren looks strong too.  The overhaul let me step up one of my constructor selections from Haas to Alpine.  Haas doesn't look very good and Alpine was rolling today.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 6:15:33 AM EST
[#39]
They might be playing mind games, but RB looks like they are on the struggle bus this weekend.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 6:49:16 AM EST
[#40]
Damn, the drivers chose violence for FP3...
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 8:20:40 AM EST
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Damn, the drivers chose violence for FP3...
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Looks like Leclerc has the red mist going after poor FP1 and FP2 and getting beat by his teammate in all 3 practices.  Probably going to cost him, which will make him even more misty for the race.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 8:29:25 AM EST
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Originally Posted By willi3d:


Looks like Leclerc has the red mist going after poor FP1 and FP2 and getting beat by his teammate in all 3 practices.  Probably going to cost him, which will make him even more misty for the race.
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He was faster in fp3 and just made a small mistake in t3 that costed him .200 but I think he will finish qual ahead of Carlos.

Also in fp1 and fp2 he was still using old spec parts while Carlos had all the new ones for comparative testings
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 8:59:05 AM EST
[#43]
Seeing Sainz on the top step at his home race would be awesome.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 9:03:38 AM EST
[#44]
Dang it. It has to be cloudy, track lost 13c
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 9:13:03 AM EST
[#45]
Lol. Announcers ripping Logan.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 9:24:22 AM EST
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Originally Posted By drewptwo:
They might be playing mind games, but RB looks like they are on the struggle bus this weekend.
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With that team, I never believe it until Sunday. They have a habit of working had through Saturday night and finding the gaps.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 9:26:15 AM EST
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Originally Posted By Esterhase:


With that team, I never believe it until Sunday. They have a habit of working had through Saturday night and finding the gaps.
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Originally Posted By Esterhase:
Originally Posted By drewptwo:
They might be playing mind games, but RB looks like they are on the struggle bus this weekend.


With that team, I never believe it until Sunday. They have a habit of working had through Saturday night and finding the gaps.

How many times have we seen RBR "struggle" through practice and then Max takes pole?
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 9:42:04 AM EST
[#48]
Man.....Mercedes has really figured out their shitty car it appears at this point.
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 9:54:38 AM EST
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Originally Posted By Cypher214:

How many times have we seen RBR "struggle" through practice and then Max takes pole?
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It seems like eleventybillion
Link Posted: 6/22/2024 10:01:14 AM EST
[#50]
Fuck ya Norris!
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