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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    MarcusH26 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Erik van Haren is saying that Red Bull will confirm its line ups for next season with Verstappen and Hadjar / Lawson and Lindblad on Tuesday. 

    Arvid did much better yesterday in F2, and whilst Monza was very much the exception for his racing, he's very much copied Bearman, when it comes to picking up silly penalties and will really need to work on that next season.

    He's also been hyped by Red Bull as their next big thing since Verstappen for a good few years now, so unsurprising they're not being patient with his development... I just hope that in part he's already checked out of F2 as his Qualifying also has much to be desired, along with Red Bull seeing data from him in the background, and like Bearman and Antonelli last year; F2 results are a terrible thing to confirm if a driver is ready or not. 
    Not convinced this is the best move for Red Bull or Lindblad. Feels like he needs a second season of F2 but he's been Marko's golden boy for years so straight into the frying pan it is. 

    Red Bulls academy in general is pretty weak at the moment so I'm not sure they have a lot of other options bar waiting 2-3 years for Fionn McLaughlin. 
    Was impressed with Colnaghi in Macau this year (Just the second time he's really competed with those coming from the FRECA route, whilst challenging with the F3 kids), whilst could potentially see Tsolov replacing Lawson
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    Mercedes have confirmed Kimi has received death threats after yesterday's race....

    Will the FIA throw the book at a certain " advisor" and team for causing this? 
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 13,068
    I didn't realise but it makes complete sense that these drivers are protected online. for example all of Kimi's social media is monitored so he wouldn't of seen any of those messages anyway. Of course he would have his own private one for friends I would imagine. 
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    I didn't realise but it makes complete sense that these drivers are protected online. for example all of Kimi's social media is monitored so he wouldn't of seen any of those messages anyway. Of course he would have his own private one for friends I would imagine. 
    I'd be surprised if anyone on the grid still manages their own socials , just not worth it this day and age. 

    Probably all controlled by management companies or the teams. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    Sad... You watch any interviews with him, or any of the rookies, and they come across such good kids
  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,655
    MarcusH26 said:
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    I didn't realise but it makes complete sense that these drivers are protected online. for example all of Kimi's social media is monitored so he wouldn't of seen any of those messages anyway. Of course he would have his own private one for friends I would imagine. 
    I'd be surprised if anyone on the grid still manages their own socials , just not worth it this day and age. 

    Probably all controlled by management companies or the teams. 
    Red Bull 'sincerely regret' comments after Kimi Antonelli receives death threats - BBC Sport
    But no apology.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2025/mclaren-racing-driver-development-programme-additions/?utm_source=mclaren-social-f1&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2025-news

    F2 Champ Leo Fornaroli , F2 frontrunner Richard Verschoor and karter Christian Costoya join the McLaren Development Programme 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    MarcusH26 said:
    https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2025/mclaren-racing-driver-development-programme-additions/?utm_source=mclaren-social-f1&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2025-news

    F2 Champ Leo Fornaroli , F2 frontrunner Richard Verschoor and karter Christian Costoya join the McLaren Development Programme 
    Fornaroli as their Reserve Driver, Verschoor to another Racing Series with McLaren, Costoya the future then

    Its a nice reward for Fornaroli, best option he was going to get, but don't get why they got rid of Stenshorne
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/582yCNDpBWc4nrkwDpQKrF/cian-shields-set-for-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-fp1-debut-with-aston-martin

    In bizzare news Cian Shields is getting an FP1 with Aston. Must be quite the cheque being cut there. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    edited December 2
    Red Bull: Verstappen and Hadjar - Racing Bulls: Lawson and Lindblad confirmed for 2026

    Reminder of this four years ago...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV6ShBEkoZk

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  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    Feels like a year too early for Lindblad but he has been Marko's golden boy for the last few seasons. Just needs to cut out a lot of the stupid errors that we've seen in F2. 
  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,218
    Mclaren being sensible on team orders: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c4g488x5md2o
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,841
    CafcWest said:
    Mclaren being sensible on team orders: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c4g488x5md2o
    They have to be prepared to do it and if it happens, Oscar shouldn't have any qualms about it, as the boot might be on the other foot next season.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    What on earth is the Haas that Bearman is driving?
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,443
    What's the best position for the two drivers of one team to complete qualifying in, if they - for example - wanted to make sure a third driver didn't make it past the first corner of the race? 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    Jesus not just Ocon being shown up by Bearman here but Hamilton as well now really
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,045
    Must be a possibility we’ve just seen Hamiltons last ever qualifying session in F1. He’s 41 next season - he’s not gonna start getting faster again now 
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,521
    Leclerc the longest streak on the grid of not going out in Q1...

    Hamilton gone out in 3 consecutive Q1s...
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    edited 2:26PM
    DamoNorthStand said:
    Must be a possibility we’ve just seen Hamiltons last ever qualifying session in F1. He’s 41 next season - he’s not gonna start getting faster again now 
    Yeah I'm genuinely thinking he's not going to be back. Would be a terribly sad way for a legend to bow out but I think he knows the 2026 Ferrari isn't going to be a major improvement and if the new regs don't suit his driving style either. 
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,045
    It’s a travesty Leclerc has had to deal with so many shit cars with his talent. I honestly think he is up with Max on pure pace. 

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  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,521
    Will Ferrari promote Bearman so quickly though? 
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    sam3110 said:
    Will Ferrari promote Bearman so quickly though? 
    Promoted Leclerc off of a year in the Alfa so they have precedence for promoting young talents. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    Be cruel to destroy the positivity of another young driver if they do promote Ollie

    Just look at what they've done to Charles!!
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,255
    Lewis looks completely done. 
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,045
    It just feels like Max is destined to win this.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,521
    DamoNorthStand said:
    It just feels like Max is destined to win this.
    He'll win the race and we'll have another thing on our hands like Massa and Hamilton where someone lets Lando by late on in the race to ensure he still wins the championship, probably Russell
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,045
    Lando will take that tbh. 
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,521
    Max on pole but the McLarens are 2 and 3 so I imagine it's still Landos to lose
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,045
    If McLaren play smart they can checkmate Max but you wait for Piastri to go in on Lando, cock it all up, let Russell by and play into Maxs hands 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,744
    edited 3:05PM
    I will enjoy seeing Verstappen win, and his fans still not getting No. 5

    Suspect they'll under fuel Yuki (He didnt set a lap, so wonder if they'll focus on him starting on new Soft tyres, so he can get a decent launch) and he'll do a similar job for Red Bull, to what Perez did in 2021 by backing everyone up

    Norris needs to just have a clean start, but cannot let Piastri AND Russell past him on the opening lap

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