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F1 2023 - Watchalong thread

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LookItsMeAgain · 23/02/2023 07:28

At the moment it's pre-season testing and they are in Bahrain as that is where the first race happens

Is anyone watching the preseason testing at the moment?

Anyone follow the WTF1 personnel change over the past few weeks (social media channel) and that Tommy & Matt have set up P1 with just Matt & Tommy as co-owners?

I'm really looking forward to seeing what progress the other teams have been able to make since RBR had their wind tunnel time reduced due to their overspend in 2022 (that was their punishment for doing that).

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Sulusu · 04/07/2023 09:26

Only George and Zhou had no track infringements out of all the driver's!

I feel like they should win a mini trophy or something!😄 Zhou's Instagram post about it was quite funny.

My favourite race on the calender this weekend, Silverstone at last!

Brazilianadventure · 04/07/2023 15:02

That’s interesting. The fact Hulk got a black and white flag after he had pulled off shows how ridiculous it was.

Apparently Christian is pushing for changes to the 2026 engine regulations and Toto is saying but we all agreed them 2 years ago. The fact the changes are bringing in other manufacturers is good for the sport.

This year I have been very bad in planning events and holidays around F1, so I’m gutted to be abroad and won’t be able to watch the Silverstone build up and race live.

Tilda77 · 04/07/2023 15:59

So far this year the build up to the race has been the best bit. Then comes the race and it's the same result every time and a disappointing race! No need to watch the British GP @Brazilianadventure we can probably have a good guess as to who's going to win😅

Brazilianadventure · 04/07/2023 16:36

😂

SilverstoneF1 · 04/07/2023 19:34

This is my favourite week of the year. I live in Silverstone and people start arriving tomorrow.

I'm hoping to spot Brad Pitt too

Brazilianadventure · 04/07/2023 20:41

I have to say Silverstone always looks like it’s so much fun to do the camping etc. Personally, I would want a motor home as tenting isn’t for me.

JimnJoyce · 04/07/2023 20:42

the one and only time I went to Silverstone it took us 8 hrs to get off the car park

burblish · 04/07/2023 22:22

We did Silverstone in 2021 and it was one of the best experiences ever - Hamilton winning was the icing on the cake and Verstappen eating gravel was the cherry on top! 😁 I would have loved to have gone this year, but the result being a foregone conclusion eases my disappointment.

GrouchyKiwi · 04/07/2023 23:11

We were there that year too, burblish! It was fantastic. First ever F1 race and it was a cracker.

SilverstoneF1 · 05/07/2023 06:40

We don't go in anymore but it's nice to see all the fans arriving. This year is boring so far with Max winning. He's a great driver but it's so dull.

Sulusu · 07/07/2023 12:34

Well here we go everyone. Practice 1 has just started.

Sulusu · 08/07/2023 13:46

Rain likely for qualifying so a mixed up grid is possible.

Williams look amazing this weekend. Is this the James Vowles affect? Dare I be hopeful again? I have been a Williams fan since the early 80s!

gingercat02 · 08/07/2023 15:36

Wow Checo's time must be running out. Out in Q1 again 🥲

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LookItsMeAgain · 08/07/2023 15:37

I'm loving the top 4 from Q1 and I really do think that for Perez the clock is definitely ticking on him hanging on to his seat in RBR, mainly because they are so ruthless about chopping and changing their driver lineup mid-season.

So we have Alex Albon (I mean Williams have seriously improved), Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton in the top 4. That's what we like to see!!!

I do realise that it's unlikely to stay like that with Max showing up to ruin things but we can imagine what it might be like without RBR occupying P1 on the grid.

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Nanasueathome · 08/07/2023 15:41

My younger son has just moved to Battersea and he’s just sent me a photo of one of Lewis’ cars in the power station today

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LookItsMeAgain · 08/07/2023 16:19

YAY!!! Team Papaya are 2nd and 3rd for tomorrow's race!!!

Phenomenal. I am gutted that Lando was just pipped for P1 at the last possible moment. The cheer from the Silverstone crowd must have been heard for miles around!!

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Sulusu · 08/07/2023 16:20

McLaren second and third?

What decade is this?

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LookItsMeAgain · 08/07/2023 16:23

Apparently (according to Crofty) the last time that McLaren had a car on the front of the grid was in 2008!!!! So there is that.

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gingercat02 · 08/07/2023 17:35

So delighted for Lando, did love his little dig about Max spoiling everyone's day 🤣
Always been a Williams fan sp should be even more pleased for their improvement but can't warm to Albon or Sargent 🥲

Tilda77 · 08/07/2023 17:45

So happy for Lando. Hopefully having his team mate right behind him, on the cleaner side of the grid will mean he has a good start and someone will challenge Max for a change!

burblish · 08/07/2023 17:57

Trust bloody Max to spoil the party! Very pleased for McLaren today.

JimnJoyce · 08/07/2023 20:27

fantastic result for McLaren. loved seeing Zak so happy

HolibobsinApril · 09/07/2023 11:05

I'm not the biggest Lewis fan but I would be quite happy for him to win today. However, I would really also like Lando to win too.

Bloody max!!! - can someone stick some nails in his tyres?? 😂

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LookItsMeAgain · 09/07/2023 11:40

HolibobsinApril · 09/07/2023 11:05

I'm not the biggest Lewis fan but I would be quite happy for him to win today. However, I would really also like Lando to win too.

Bloody max!!! - can someone stick some nails in his tyres?? 😂

It really wouldn't matter as he's got 3 or 4 other sets in his garage 🤣🤣🤣 but I get the sentiment 😁😁😁

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SilverstoneF1 · 09/07/2023 12:30

I would love lando to win

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