F1 2024
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Ualan
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A replay can never match the excitement of a live event.
Limejuice
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Aha! Week 2 of the terminal triple takes us to the lush, verdant soccer fields of Qatar, home to numerous World-Cup-standard stadia, and to shifting dunes of tax-free liquid cash, burying deep the graves of luckless construction workers.
Who doesn't love the sporting zest of Qatar?
(I am reliably informed that he closest approximation to correct pronunciation is "cutter". I have been mistakenly pronouncing it "Bungopolis" these several years.)
The UK telly times will be:
Fri 29 Nov
FP1 - 13:30
Sprint Qual - 17:30
Sat 30 Nov
Sprint - 14:00
Qual - 18:00
Sun 1 Dec
Race - 16:00
Interesting factoid: In 2024, Qatar established diplomatic relations with Tonga, thus cementing its role as the diplomatic powerhouse of the Middle-East.
Who doesn't love the sporting zest of Qatar?
(I am reliably informed that he closest approximation to correct pronunciation is "cutter". I have been mistakenly pronouncing it "Bungopolis" these several years.)
The UK telly times will be:
Fri 29 Nov
FP1 - 13:30
Sprint Qual - 17:30
Sat 30 Nov
Sprint - 14:00
Qual - 18:00
Sun 1 Dec
Race - 16:00
Interesting factoid: In 2024, Qatar established diplomatic relations with Tonga, thus cementing its role as the diplomatic powerhouse of the Middle-East.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
GM/Cadillac are in.
Andretti not so much.
The move comes after F1 initially rejected the bid which was headed up by Andretti – owned by former F1 driver Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario Andretti – earlier this year. The Andretti name has since been dropped from the proposal. And while it is understood that Mario will be handed an ambassadorial role in the project, Michael is no longer involved.
www.theguardian.com
Andretti not so much.
The move comes after F1 initially rejected the bid which was headed up by Andretti – owned by former F1 driver Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario Andretti – earlier this year. The Andretti name has since been dropped from the proposal. And while it is understood that Mario will be handed an ambassadorial role in the project, Michael is no longer involved.
Cadillac to become 11th team on Formula One grid in 2026 season
Formula One is poised to have an 11th team on the grid in 2026 after Cadillac’s proposed entry was rubber-stamped by the sport’s bosses
1%er
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GM-Cadillac targets Ferrari power for 2026 F1 debut
GM-Cadillac’s ambitious plans to join Formula 1 in 2026 are taking shape, with the American manufacturer exploring a partnership with Ferrari for a power unit supply while it develops its own drive train. This interim solution could enable Cadillac to hit the ground running under F1’s new technical regulations while setting its sights on greater self-reliance at some point in the following seasons. American motorsport legend Mario Andretti, a member of GM-Cadillac’s board of directors, confirmed that discussions are ongoing with Ferrari to secure a power unit supply.This strategic move would allow Cadillac to focus on developing its own in-house power unit, which would appear at some point before end of the decade. "That's the target, and it's [going to] happen," Andretti stated regarding the development of Cadillac's own power unit. “An initial deal to use Ferrari power units is what we're talking about. That's not definite yet, but that's the objective. And that's the preference." The move would align well with Ferrari’s anticipated reduction in customer teams. Ferrari currently supplies its own team, Haas, and Sauber, but the latter will transition to Audi power from 2026. This creates an opening for Cadillac to partner with Ferrari, gaining access to one of F1’s top-tier power units.
In addition to securing a strong power unit partnership, GM-Cadillac is also considering its driver options. Colton Herta, the talented IndyCar driver, is a potential candidate to join the team. "He's definitely one that's considered," Andretti said. "I think you have to keep those options open, since it's going to be a whole next season where we're not going to be players." Securing Herta could bolster Cadillac’s appeal both in the U.S. market and on the global stage.
The road to F1 for GM-Cadillac has been a long and winding one. After initially being blocked by Formula 1 management, the team under its original Andretti Global banner has finally received the green light to join the grid. Andretti, who played a crucial role in securing this opportunity, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome and his excitement for the future. “I could go back and bring up events and so forth, but some of it was not very pleasant and I don’t really want to talk about any of that. All of that is behind us,” commented the 1978 F1 world champion. “We just look forward now. It’s happened, and it’s happened properly. Everyone is happy, including my son, Michael. That’s the most important part. No one is diminished or suffered.”
Andretti’s involvement with GM-Cadillac’s F1 team will be advisory, akin to the role his late rival Niki Lauda played at Mercedes. "Obviously, they tried to tap off of my experience and what I see selection of driver talents and even technical talents," he explained. "The sport is my family. I continuously have been involved in a lot of that, and it continues." While Andretti has no plans to take on a day-to-day operational role, he will contribute to strategic decision-making. "I don’t want a specific job per se, where I have to punch in every day,” he said. “I don’t need and want that. But I welcome the opportunity to definitely be part of a lot of key decisions. This is my rodeo," he said.
Buddy Bradley
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Perez and Colapinto to start from the pit lane at Qatar Sprint
Both Sergio Perez and Franco Colapinto were eliminated early on in SQ1 in Sprint Qualifying. The Mexican finished in P16, and once again got knocked out in the first session similarly to the Las Vegas GP, while Colapinto admitted struggled all day and finished last. Based on the FIA's report, changes were made to both cars' set up of of the suspension. That means both driver will have to start from the pit lane, it is only formality that the stewards will confirm this.
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Stewards meet with drivers
The meeting took place at a time of turmoil within the sport's governing body and increasing concern from the drivers, not only in terms of the situation at the FIA but driving guidelines and stewarding in general. Garry Connelly, chairman of the FIA's F1 stewards, hosted the meeting which, apart from the team of stewards, gathered drivers and teams representatives as well as representation of race control, including race director Rui Marques. The purpose of the meeting was to further define the rights and responsibilities of the driver who performs an overtake and the driver being overtaken, thereby encouraging wheel-to-wheel racing in a safe and controlled manner and as well as to advance consistency of stewards' decisions. "The meeting was the most productive one we've ever attended," said Connelly. "The drivers were fantastic with their input. Very constructive. There was not one negative comment," he added. "There was no finger-pointing. It was very inspiring to see the world's best drivers, communicating clearly and speaking constructively on how we can improve the Driving Standards Guidelines to the benefit of the drivers and to make all of our jobs easier. As Stewards, we are not here to inflict pain on drivers. We're here to provide a level playing field. It's not us against the drivers, it's the drivers against the drivers and we're here to make sure everyone gets a fair go. We have an open-door policy," he insisted. "The door to the stewards' room is always open to any driver who wants to come up and talk to us about a decision that's been taken either in relation to them or in relation to any other driver. We think Thursday's meeting emphasised that open-door policy. The Driving Standards Guidelines are a living document, so every year, as the F1 stewards we try to meet with the drivers, sporting directors and FIA representatives, to see if we need to tweak the guidelines to use the experience of the last 12 months and see what improvements we can make to ensure consistency. The goal of the guidelines is consistency. As Stewards, if drivers and teams and the FIA agree that they want rules or guidelines to allow more aggressive driving, we'll apply those rules or guidelines. Likewise, if they want stricter driving standards, we'll apply those.""We will always try and facilitate such meetings," added Single-Seater Sporting Director Tim Malyon, "because gaining the feedback, the insight of the drivers, is extremely important in allowing us to evolve the guidelines in the right direction," Malyon summarised the meeting during which several case studies were broken down, particularly overtakes from this year's United States Grand Prix. We've had some very constructive driver meetings at the last few races, and this was a specific meeting set up to provide the space for that dialogue to continue, so that we can have the open exchange that we need with the drivers in order to be able to evolve the guidelines for next year. We typically hold a meeting like that at least once a year, sometimes twice a year, depending on the topics that arise. This year we've timed this meeting following the constructive discussions in Mexico and Austin."
The former FIA Safety Director also spoke about the role the circuits themselves, especially the run-off areas, play when it comes to the drivers' approach to wheel-to-wheel action. "As the FIA, we work continuously with circuits to evolve in many ways. Obviously, we are working on the safety aspect of circuits. But what that meeting highlighted is that there are a number of considerations on the sporting side, which we can prioritise for circuits going forward," he explained. "As we have done this year, we introduced the gravel traps, starting in Austria, and obviously, with this weekend being perhaps the most obvious with gravel traps added in a in a number of places. We continue to work with circuits on all topics, but it was very useful in yesterday's meeting to get the insight of the drivers and see how they prioritize the gravel track concept, not only for track limits, but also for managing some of the situations that have arisen with overtaking during the course of the last four or five races. In all, there was a commitment to work together to find solutions that work for everyone."
Changes to the run-off areas introduced this year include approximately 2.5m wide gravel traps that were added to Turns 9 and 10 of the Red Bull Ring as well as several news ones around Lusail International Circuit, which hosts this weekend's GP. Connelly also addressed the importance of the FIA High Performance Programme (HPP), which provides tailored training and mentorship for the sport's best stewards and race directors in order to make them ready to perform roles at FIA World Championship level events. "The HPP is an initiative of our President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem," he said. "One of those is here with us today, Caroline Tuta Mionki, a lady from Kenya. Our HPP programme is designed to fast-track talented young people through the system, train them and get them into FIA championships as stewards as soon as they're fully qualified."
The FIA HPP has 23 participants representing 16 different FIA Member Clubs from six regions. In addition, the FIA's Regional Stewards Training Programme gathered 195 unique participants, with the average age being 37.5 and with 42% female participation.
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F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race starting grid
1. Lando Norris [McLaren] - 1:21.012secs2. George Russell [Mercedes] - +0.063
3. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] - +0.159
4. Carlos Sainz [Ferrari] - +0.269
5. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] - +0.296
6. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] - +0.303
7. Lewis Hamilton [Mercedes] +0.462
8. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] - +0.966
9. Nico Hulkenberg [Haas] - +1.076
10. Liam Lawson [VCARB] - +1.565
11. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin]
12. Alex Albon [Williams]
13. Valtteri Bottas [Sauber]
14. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin]
15. Kevin Magnussen [Haas]
16. Yuki Tsunoda [VCARB]
17. Esteban Ocon [Alpine]
18. Zhou Guanyu [Kick Sauber]
Pitlane start: Sergio Perez [Red Bull] and Franco Colapinto [Williams].
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Boo Radley75
I have a lovely missus
Max docked a place, Russell on pole 
Ax^
Silly Rabbit
Mac has known for year . that he is seen as the show and as such can bend the rules to his will
and will get little push back
