F1 2026: Chinese GP - Shanghai (Mar 15)

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by Toad

I agree it's a bit fake. I don't agree that's bad for the spectators who have been complaining of lack of overtaking for years

F1 has never really been about overtaking, at least in the 25+ years I've been watching it; it's much more of a 'technological warfare between mechanical and aerodynamic engineers' type of series. If you want a large amount of overtaking, high speed oval racing is the way to go. This current engine formula is hot garbage. Just my $.02.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

What we suspected all along

https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status...198194/video/1

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

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This time I agree with the KitKat's words but not with his words from the past

[Toad]

Originally Posted by Chihuahua

F1 has never really been about overtaking, at least in the 25+ years I've been watching it; it's much more of a 'technological warfare between mechanical and aerodynamic engineers' type of series. If you want a large amount of overtaking, high speed oval racing is the way to go. This current engine formula is hot garbage. Just my $.02.

Yeah there's no BoP in F1, but that hasn't stopped people from asking for more overtaking

[Car-Addicted]

Ouch, that's going to leave a mark. Yes it will hurt to hear the cars down shift on Eau Rouge to charge the pack for the following strait. I may have to tap out if this doesn't get fixed by SPA

This is Formula 1
@ThisIsFormu1a1
Herbert cuts off F1 2026: “Even my grandmother could take on Eau Rouge with these cars”

— Johnny Herbert criticized the current state of Formula 1, expressing disappointment over the reliance on technology rather than driver skill. Speaking to media, Herbert remarked:

“As a former driver and now an enthusiast, I don't want to think about clipping, boosting, overtaking mode and active wings. I just want to see the drivers put to the test, but they are not put to the test in the right way. They are put to the test like in a video game. Is this the spirit of F1? Buttons to press at the right time? Where did the skill go? Anyone can do it, even my grandmother could take on Eau Rouge with these cars.”

— Herbert lamented the loss of traditional racing skills, emphasizing the prowess of legendary drivers. He continued:

“Real Formula 1 cars are now gone. The ability of a Max, a Lewis, a Senna, a Prost, a Schumacher, to always be able to push the limits, to control the speed of the car in those very high speed curves like the ones we have in Melbourne, was what really put the driver to the test. We have almost lost all this, what should be the DNA of racing is being lost, technology has gone too far.”

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by Toad

Yeah there's no BoP in F1, but that hasn't stopped people from asking for more overtaking

We don't use the "BoP" word around here!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

This time I agree with the KitKat's words but not with his words from the past

Lawson is complaining that Checo is terrorising him on the track now for the 'finger' he gave him, oh well what goes around...

[Car-Addicted]

More Palace intrigue
This is Formula 1

Why it's Mercedes, not Toto Wolff, that wants to acquire Alpine F1 shares:

— Rumors suggested Toto Wolff was eyeing a 24% stake in Alpine F1, but it's actually Mercedes F1 team considering the purchase. The stake, owned by Otro Capital, includes investors like Ryan Reynolds and Rory McIlroy, who paid $233 million in 2023.

— Interest in the stake is high due to the rising value of F1 teams under the Concorde Agreement, which has increased team valuations. The US market boom has also contributed to this growth, making shares like these rare and valuable.

— Toto Wolff's involvement is indirect; the Mercedes F1 team, co-owned by Jim Ratcliffe, Wolff's entity, and Mercedes-Benz Group, would make the acquisition. This move is seen as a strategic financial investment amid rising team valuations.

— The Alpine F1 team is valued at around €3 billion, a significant increase from three years ago. Mercedes already collaborates with Alpine, supplying power units and transmissions, but the budget cap limits financial returns from these synergies.

— Some speculate Mercedes F1 aims to secure a position in a team with an uncertain future. Francois Provost, Renault Group's CEO, might consider selling Alpine if the price is right, reflecting F1's shift towards a franchise model focused on revenue growth.

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Lawson is complaining that Checo is terrorising him on the track now for the 'finger' he gave him, oh well what goes around...

We need a good blood feud. Its not Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost but it will have to do seeing as there seems to be a love fest going on in the top of the drivers points group.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Lawson is complaining that Checo is terrorising him on the track now for the 'finger' he gave him, oh well what goes around...

The KitKat man has 6 fingers on each hand

[///M Power-Belgium]

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[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The KitKat man has 6 fingers on each hand

No, same number as on a 4 finger kitkat

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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Let's hope MAX and HAD don't get tripped up by any more electric snagging and they can bring the fight to the front.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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FTFY...Charlie arrives in style with that hot new wife

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

FTFY...Charlie arrives in style with that hot new wife

It's the year of the 'horse in China (!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

China's turn 14 (!!!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

[///M Power-Belgium]

Was Lindblad's battery dead or did he screwed MAX in the pitlane ?

[G30M]

Ham's car spins like a rodeo bull due to his rear wing dancing around between open and close when he smashed the brakes

[G30M]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

It's the year of the 'horse in China (!)

they know it is, Ferrari as been practicing lift and coast the entire season last year, they are the masters of lift and coast

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Must be a gimmick.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Was Lindblad's battery dead or did he screwed MAX in the pitlane ?

That's wild but LIN shouldn't be brake checking MAX.