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

Agree

I'm exhausted after watching that. It was a fantastic race. There were so many twists and turns...it reminded me of Canada 2011.

I feel the same. No matter how good a driver Verstappen is I am still angry at 2021 and, as you say, 2022 and 2023 were not exactly fair wins. Plus I dislike his attitude

All I'm taking from that er...interesting weekend is, well done Alpine.
They deserved that podium.

DS still hasn't quite forgiven me for letting him watch most of the Canada 2011 race and sending him off to school with the last lap still left to watch.

We missed it travelling for our wedding. 13 years on we still regret it.

Just seen a clip from the top 3 press conference and Max say’s "I appreciate you guys being here, but I don’t see any British media? Did they have to go to the airport already? Or do they not know where the press conference is…?"

The other journalists laugh.

It’s not a good look that they were not there. I know a lot of us are not Max fans but we do give credit where it is due. Max drove superbly today as did Ocon and Gasly and they deserved the media from all countries attending.

www.reddit.com/r/formula1/s/zkHINjP4d3

Alonso getting out of his car - looking to be in a lot of pain.

It's a bit petty if they deliberately didn't go.

I think he's a bit of a dick but he was world class yesterday. To give him his dues. Begrudgingly

I have also seen a clip of Max being asked a question by a British journalist so maybe they were running late.

This is not the full footage but for anyone who missed it Lewis driving Senna’s car in São Paulo. The link should work even though there it says unavailable.

Sauber confirmed their driver line up for next year as Hulkenburg and Bortoleto. So it's good bye to Zhou and Bottas.

Always feel a bit torn with these announcements as it's nice to see the rookies get a go in F1, but sad to see Bottas and Zhou go.

I feel for Bottas but to be honest Zhou didn’t live up to his early promise.

So lots of rookies next year.

I think it's Bottas' time to go in fairness, he's had a good run.

Yes, I agree. He's fun to have around but I think his best years are well behind him.

I also think Lewis should retire, though I can understand he feels he has unfinished business. (He's my favourite, so this isn't about disliking him!) And Alonso; it's a young person's sport. (Alonso looks like he's in a lot of pain.)

Fair decision, Zhou has 100% been a washout, rarely actually troubling anyone else on the grid.

Bottas seems a good guy but 'vibes' aren't really enough (see also DannyRic).

The GPDA (drivers union) have issued a statement regarding the FIA and the recent fines for swearing etc. It was issued on Instagram, I thought it was well worded.

"We urge the FIA president to consider his own tone and language when talking to our member drivers, or indeed about them, whether in a public forum or otherwise.
"Further, our members are adults. They do not need to be given instructions by the media about matters as trivial as the wearing of jewellery or underpants."

I find it very interesting that they are also asking for transparency regarding how the funds from the driver's fines are used!

Well done George Russell and Alex Wurz (and Seb? Not sure if Seb is still a director). Seems all the driver's are on board with this. Will be very interesting to see what the FIA come back with. They had a face to face meeting with the GPDA reps recently, I guessing it didn't go so well if this is what the GPDA has said.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c62486kxlgro

@Sulusu Thank you, I was just coming on to post the statement. I agree the interesting thing is about what the fines are used for.

I find the comment about the underpants and Bottas releasing his video saying that he was no longer going to be driving for Stake next year (and the final few frames of that video) are more than a coincident or as Charles may have put it a coinchident 😄

BBC News - Wittich steps down as F1 race director
www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c4gvpn1exnvo

Massi's replacement didn't last long. Sounds like he jumped before he was pushed.

@gingercat02 Thanks.

This bit is interesting and not unexpected - A senior source said that Wittich, as a result of his relationship with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, had left earlier than expected.

F1 live at the O2 looks good!

Any bets on how expensive the tickets will be?

Between this and the GPDA statement last week, I can't see Mohammed Sulayem last the remainder of his term.

@Sulusu I think he will dig in for the rest of his term. The question is who will stand against him?

I read between £58 and £115