Buddy Bradley
Pantheistic solipsist
Was going to say it was the best race for a long time, but then I remembered Silverstone was only 3 weeks ago. 
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Limejuice
Well-Known Member
It's been a while since we've had a final-lap scrap. Top three all finish within a second or so.Was going to say it was the best race for a long time, but then I remembered Silverstone was only 3 weeks ago.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Buddy Bradley
Pantheistic solipsist
Not much chemistry between Oscar and Lewis in the cool-down room Like watching TV with your uncle that you don't see very often.
Like watching TV with your uncle that you don't see very often.
Indeliblelink
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Good race. Would of liked to see a Lewis win but fair play to Russell for keeping those hards intact, Sainz showed it could be done in his opening stint.
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Ted's Notebook now saying George is going to be disqualified as his car came back too light. 
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Russell under investigation for underweight car
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Russell's win thrown into doubt as his car is found underweight
George Russell is at risk of losing his victory in today's Belgian Grand Prix as his car was found to be underweight after the race.
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
It seems likely, as they don’t tend to apply any leeway to that particular rule. Don’t think it’s been confirmed yet thoughTed's Notebook now saying George is going to be disqualified as his car came back to light.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
And that he's won the race
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
That too
Would be classy if Lewis told him to keep the trophy, because he knows how it feels to be in that position.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Confirmed. 1.5kg. Harsh!
Tech regs are non negotiable, sorry George.
www.theguardian.com
George Russell ran the full gamut of emotion from euphoria to heartbreak in what must have been the most painful race of his career. The British driver had won the Belgian Grand Prix only to have the victory whisked away two hours later when his Mercedes was discovered to have been underweight. The sport reminded all that it could be unpredictable, beguiling and then brutally cruel in one fell swoop, as his disqualification meant victory was passed to his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
As the slings and arrows go, even fortune herself might feel this went beyond the outrageous. Yet there can be no argument; as Mercedes acknowledged, they had failed within a part of the regulations where there is simply no grey area.
‘Take it on the chin’: Mercedes have no excuses for George Russell heartbreak
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After Russell took what had been a remarkable win at Spa, making a one-stop strategy work against the odds, beating Hamilton into second, the sport’s governing body, the FIA, went about its usual business of inspecting his car, weighed it and found it underweight by 1.5kg of the regulated 798kg. Mercedes were summoned to the stewards to make their case but it was dismissed, the minimum weight limit stipulated to ensure there is a level playing field for all the cars, with it being clear that a lighter car would enjoy a pace advantage. Russell’s disqualification was all but a formality after an error the team held their hands up to.
Tech regs are non negotiable, sorry George.
George Russell’s Belgian F1 GP disqualification hands Lewis Hamilton victory
George Russell’s Mercedes was found to be below the allowable weight, handing his teammate the win, with Oscar Piastri promoted to second
George Russell ran the full gamut of emotion from euphoria to heartbreak in what must have been the most painful race of his career. The British driver had won the Belgian Grand Prix only to have the victory whisked away two hours later when his Mercedes was discovered to have been underweight. The sport reminded all that it could be unpredictable, beguiling and then brutally cruel in one fell swoop, as his disqualification meant victory was passed to his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
As the slings and arrows go, even fortune herself might feel this went beyond the outrageous. Yet there can be no argument; as Mercedes acknowledged, they had failed within a part of the regulations where there is simply no grey area.
‘Take it on the chin’: Mercedes have no excuses for George Russell heartbreak
Read more
After Russell took what had been a remarkable win at Spa, making a one-stop strategy work against the odds, beating Hamilton into second, the sport’s governing body, the FIA, went about its usual business of inspecting his car, weighed it and found it underweight by 1.5kg of the regulated 798kg. Mercedes were summoned to the stewards to make their case but it was dismissed, the minimum weight limit stipulated to ensure there is a level playing field for all the cars, with it being clear that a lighter car would enjoy a pace advantage. Russell’s disqualification was all but a formality after an error the team held their hands up to.
Richard46
Talking Backwards
What is it with Norris loosing places at the start? Seems he is making a bit of a habit of it.
Strange Toto when he thought he had a 1-2 looking like he had a double DNF. Seemed very pissed off with something. Anyone know why?
Great race though; gutted for Russell.
Strange Toto when he thought he had a 1-2 looking like he had a double DNF. Seemed very pissed off with something. Anyone know why?
Great race though; gutted for Russell.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Yeah he had a face like thunder, I think a longer clip showed him less grumpy/more happy but I noticed that as well.
1%er
Well-Known Member
No worries guys, I have 4 weeks until the next race and will 100% get my free meal, I'll try and make sure its an expensive oneHe’ll be devastated if he finds out too late. Will be worse than what George is feeling
Indeliblelink
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Sainz confirms move to Williams
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
why Williams and not strike for a year before Audiif Albion matches or beats him regularly it going to hurt his stock
Few reasons I'd say.
Money
Racers gotta race
Keep your hand in
A year in a shit car will give him another years experience at making shit things better
Even a Williams does 200mph
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
Also a bird in the hand, etc.
Leaving the choice until the second half of the season might see him miss out on any seat.
The history of F1 is littered with drivers who were dropped and never managed to climb back on. Admittedly, most of them had no talent, and Sainz does.
Leaving the choice until the second half of the season might see him miss out on any seat.
The history of F1 is littered with drivers who were dropped and never managed to climb back on. Admittedly, most of them had no talent, and Sainz does.
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Sounds like Checo can relax over the F1 summer holiday. De Telegraaf reporting that Horner told Red Bull HQ employees tonight that they are sticking with Perez after the summer break.
ETA Here's a link that's not in Dutch
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ETA Here's a link that's not in Dutch
Red Bull makes definitive decision on Perez with factory announcement
Red Bull has made a decision on who will partner Max Verstappen for the rest of the 2024 F1 season.
racingnews365.com
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Bingoman
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So who is getting the second seat at Mercedes if it's not Saniz?
Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
Kimi Antonelli. 17 years old, long marked out for stardom and starting to win races in F2.
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That's a big seat for a newbie to F1 and even he has said he's not sure he's ready to make the jump to F1 [but of course he'll go for it if he's offered]. If they are giving it to Antonelli I'd expect them to announce it soonish now Sainz is off the table. If they don't then maybe the Max rumours are true and they're still trying to court him.
Other option could be to bring back Bottas. He's a known quantity for Mercedes and has won races for them in the past but has his form dipped since then? Hard to tell when he's been driving such a pig of a car for the last few seasons. Could be a stop gap while they wait for Antonelli (or Max). Then there's their reserve driver Mick Schumacher, not an ideal choice considering his less than stellar performances when he was at Haas but again maybe as a stopover.
Although this article suggests Alpine or Sauber/Audi could be trying to get Mick for next season [according to Helmut Marko].
www.planetf1.com
Other option could be to bring back Bottas. He's a known quantity for Mercedes and has won races for them in the past but has his form dipped since then? Hard to tell when he's been driving such a pig of a car for the last few seasons. Could be a stop gap while they wait for Antonelli (or Max). Then there's their reserve driver Mick Schumacher, not an ideal choice considering his less than stellar performances when he was at Haas but again maybe as a stopover.
Although this article suggests Alpine or Sauber/Audi could be trying to get Mick for next season [according to Helmut Marko].
Two teams ‘seriously’ chasing Mick Schumacher for sensational F1 return
Helmut Marko has suggested that both Alpine and Audi are "seriously considering" signing Mick Schumacher for their team.
www.planetf1.com
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