F1 2024 thread 2

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Continuation thread

Part 1 https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/sports/4980705-f1-2004-watchalong-thread?page=10&reply=136230297

What a race! Brilliant drive from Charles. Very very happy Ferrari fan here, never saw that coming.

I fear Lando will lose the championship by an amount of points he could've had from Oscar...

This is going to be good...

9 points between McLaren & RB in the constructors. 39 points between Ferrari and RB.

What’s good is that you can’t predict the outcome and there is genuine racing for points. So many different winners.

Good race from Colapinto too on his debut.

yes, he finished which is the target. He also did some overtakes.

Penalty points for KMag so he's on a ban for Baku, presumably Bearman will get another go. 👍

Just looked Colapinto ended up 12th and is above Bottas in the standings. Really good first race.

Ollie Bearman is still 15th in the standings. I agree he could get a seat for Baku - it’s a difficult track for a second race with the tight city section.

😃

I have been lucky enough to be at Monza when a Ferrari won - Michael. It is amazing.

I must be hormonal - I found that either someone is chopping onions or there’s someone dusting. I found that finish very emotional for some reason.

Well done Charles. Forza Ferrari! What an amazing performance.

Agree that Lando needs to work on his starts, Lewis needs to work on his qualifying pace,

Oh amazing, which year? Was reminiscing over 1996 and 2006 but just from TV! Full on sobbed when Seb won in 2008 and the anthems played, but that was as much about what was going on in life at that time. Today brought a tear to the eye for sure. Such a special thing when Ferrari wins at Monza.

It must have been 2006, Such a long time ago.

That was the day he announced his (first) retirement. The press release went out while he was on the podium. He leant over and spoke to Kimi and we realised who was replacing him. Memories.

Nice win for leclerc and really pleaded for the ferrari fans.
I'm embarrassed to be papaya army today. Wow, do Mclaren need to get their act together. No point telling Lando he will need Piastri and will need the team, when neither of them are there for him.
I think that may be the nail in the coffin for Lando to take the championship. Max must be rubbing his hands.

On F1 Insider

Apparently that's a wind up along the same lines of the alpine post last year😁

According to Chris Evans on Virgin Adrian Newey off to Aston Martin

Very disappointed, Alonso never really been on my radar and cannot stand Stroll!

I think Verstappen might consider a move to Aston Martin in 2026 if they do nab Newey. With the new engine regs in 2026, the rumours suggest Mercedes engines will be very good. A Newey designed AM with a Mercedes engine could have lots of potential. Alonso will retire by then IMO.

If Alonso has the chance to drive a Newey car he'll be there until he gets his third title or until he can no longer get to the car using a zimmer frame.

Alonso getting a decent car is the only remotely good thing about Newey not going to Ferrari. 😭

Lawrence Stroll is ruthless. If he thought he could sign Verstappen, Alonso would be out. Unless Lance gets bored of F1 his seat is always safe. Alonso will be what, 45 in 2026?

I really had hoped Newey would go to Ferrari but apparently he wanted carte blanche on hiring and firing.

I can see Aston Martin is a good fit with its Silverstone base and road car history. Adrian helped with the Valkyrie. Plus Lawrence is prepared to pay ££££ and give him what he wants as AM have far less to lose.

I did love Oscar’s comment about Lance. The reality is £££ sponsorship has always protected some drivers.

Lawrence Stroll is so ruthless I could see him firing his own son for the chance to have Fernando and Max. I don't think Lance will be around much longer, he doesn't even look like he's enjoying it these days.

I can't see any press releases about Newey signing to Aston Martin...has it been confirmed???

Lance has looked bored for a few years now. I sometimes wonder how much of it is Lawrence living his dreams through his son.

@LookItsMeAgain Not yet that I know of. It seems to be the rumour doing the rounds amongst F1 pundits.

Just looking at the new AM Vanquish unveiling from last night. Why does Nando look like he's borrowed his dads suit 😂