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Teams had some interesting shake-ups.
Very interested to see where things stand by the time Baku or Barcelona come 'round.
Sure, but what you have to ask yourself is why Renault would pay that amount of money for Ricciardo if they have someone of very similiar talents for way, way, way less money. It's PR. The fact that Ricciardo went to Renault was huge news, Ricciardo is one of the mmost sellable faces in F1 and a constant connection to Renault is worth endless amounts of money you would otherwise invest in Marketing. You can see in the Netflix documentary and even the F1 Youtube Channel that he is pretty much the poster child for the sport these days and that's why he was worth that kind of money for Renault.
Or maybe Cyril just wanted to stick it to Horner, that's entirely possible as well :D
Yeah, it's clear that the difference in compensation between RIC and VER was a huge sticking point (and understandably so). But if he had a chance to go for Mercedes or Ferrari, I think there's no question he would have went for it even if they wouldn't have paid as much. But if you are either not going to be world champion for Red Bull or for Renault, you might as well chose the team you feel appreciated by and which pays you ridiculous amounts of money.
I didn't watch the last couple of years.
But I am watching the Netflix docu of the last season at the moment. And now I am fired up!!!
But I am watching the Netflix docu of the last season at the moment. And now I am fired up!!!
I'm hoping some of the mid pack folks get some podiums this year. I'm a huge Hamilton fan, but I would like to see other teams on the podium.
I guess we'll know for sure during qualifying on Saturday. However, Melbourne is not a proper litmus test from a chassis standpoint - Bahrain and China will provide a much more accurate pecking order.
My fear for this season is that Ferrari has truly built a rocketship and will be well clear - testing times suggest it should have a healthy buffer over everyone else, unless Red Bull and Mercedes have made serious inroads since testing ended. Red Bull is bringing forward its China upgrades to Australia, but conceded that even this package wouldn't be enough for them to overhaul Ferrari.
I'm a huge Hamilton fan also. Too big if I'm honest :P But I'd love it if Renault pulled a Brawn and figured out some clever interpretation of the rules and Danny was world champion.
I wouldn't mind Danny taking the championship. I just want to see teams other than Merc/Ferrari on every single podium.
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I'm really hoping for a Williams turn around. I want them to stay in F1 and become competitive again.
Agreed on that too. Some McLaren or Renault or Racing Point... anyone!
Does anyone expect the new front and rear wing regulations to introduce more racing this season? I hope it does!
One can only hope. I just wonder if tire deg will somewhat mute the effects. But hard to say until we see cars on the tracks, I guess.
I agree. And thankfully, Mercedes will finally have someone able to push Hamilton once Bottas is gone.
The guy was a complete disaster.
I would like to see Haas make some podium runs or Renault. Renault def has my fav lineup right now so I'm definitely rooting for them. Alfa I would like to see competitive too.
I'm a bit concerned that they overcooked the rear wings with the massive drs slot. Might not even be a contest to pass people.
Let's not go get too ahead of ourselves here. Daniel has proved that he is a solid racer. Nico has not impressed me.
If he had, it would be him sitting in a top 6 car.
I do think Daniel decides he'd rather beat his teammate than go for race wins.
Max is near world championship material at this point. He has worked out most of his issues in the 2nd half last year.
Daniel probably knew he would get clobbered. And Renault must have given him a really nice offer.
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Estimated driver's salaries: https://www.racefans.net/2019/03/12/2019-f1-driver-salaries-dont-believe-clickbait/
Top 5 in million USD: HAM 35, VET 30, VER 16, RIC 15, HUL 10
Top 5 in million USD: HAM 35, VET 30, VER 16, RIC 15, HUL 10
Look forward to the new season. I'd love to see Hulk winning a few over Ric, considering the pay gap there.
Other than that, I still have very little clue as to how every team will actually perform on the track, even with reading all the stuff that came out of testing.
Here's to a hopefully interesting season!
Other than that, I still have very little clue as to how every team will actually perform on the track, even with reading all the stuff that came out of testing.
Here's to a hopefully interesting season!
I know this change was discussed last season (maybe before), and while I see the reasoning for those new to the sport/completely unfamiliar with the different sidewall colors... I'd rather be able to look at a tire and know what actual compound it is, not just relative to those on offer for a given race.
What do you think about the new onboard graphics?
Here is the old one:
I like them, they're less video gamey, I always disliked that blue gradient above the halo because you couldn't see the nose of the car and it layered on top of the track too. My only real complaint with the new ones is the map is too big and the thin white lines are annoying.
Here is the old one:
I like them, they're less video gamey, I always disliked that blue gradient above the halo because you couldn't see the nose of the car and it layered on top of the track too. My only real complaint with the new ones is the map is too big and the thin white lines are annoying.
Surely you're not suggesting that a Formula 1 team would flaunt the rules? Say it isn't so!
Font is more readable.
Can't stand that the gears go the wrong way.
Hate the flashing red "Top Speed" and "Heavy Breaking" shit.
I'm not a big fan of the "HUD" style in general. Just give it to me raw with some 90s graphics and I'm happy.
Actually, just give me this:
What do you think about the new onboard graphics?
Here is the old one:
I like them, they're less video gamey, I always disliked that blue gradient above the halo because you couldn't see the nose of the car and it layered on top of the track too. My only real complaint with the new ones is the map is too big and the thin white lines are annoying.
The all or nothing braking bothers me (and did with the old graphics too) but other than that a definite improvement.
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Red Bull were apparently offering the same money at the end. It's why they were caught off guard by the switch.
Poor guys. It will be 2007 all over again, only this time Vettel/LeClerc will be like Alonso/Hamilton. Imagine having the best car, yet losing the title.
I was hoping a 2007 but with Vettel in Kimi's role. We'll see. Ferrari is looking good, and I'd be surprised if Vettel bottled 2 years in a row. We shall see. I think Leclerc is an incredible talent, but I doubt he'll put Vettel's title chances in jeopardy from the getgo.
Mercedes might not have the best car in the first races, but I am sure they will have by mid of the season. Lewis will win the title again. I wish Seb would finally be a champion again, but I don't believe in Ferrari and to be honest I think Leclerc will here and there a few points from him.
Yes.
Also I stand by my contention that Waluigi was modeled after him.
What do you think about the new onboard graphics?
Here is the old one:
I like them, they're less video gamey, I always disliked that blue gradient above the halo because you couldn't see the nose of the car and it layered on top of the track too. My only real complaint with the new ones is the map is too big and the thin white lines are annoying.
Utter trash.
The only thing they got right is putting the speed below the Halo.
Everything else GARBAGE!!!
Heavy Braking FLASH?!?!
MAX SPEED FLASH!?!?! - But still accelerating?!?!
The Turn Indicator and Map and random white line borders?
Who is all this shit for!?!
To see people dying inside.
Some choice quotes from 2019 Drive to Survive Documentary episode 1
Nico Hulkenburg -: Ive never regretted becoming an F1 driver...but I think its time to move on
Lewis Hamilton -: It was great to meet the fans before the season, sharing the love, I feel so blessed.......(Mic still live) What the fuck are we doing here?
Kimi Raikonen -: I was drunk so it was OK.
You really do. I was watching Rush the other day (a movie so good even my wife loves it), and i kind of had the realization that you know what? Nothing really much had changed about the character of the drivers and teams. Massive egos, massive spectacles, massive politics and oh yeah there's some racing too. I cannot think of a single other sport that basically has changed so little. You get more sound bites and shit being flung in one F1 documentary then you get in the entirety of inside baseballs and the American football one, whatever it's called. I guess when someone knows they can die at any moment in that track, you're not exactly going to hold anything in. Because you may never get a chance to say it. Another one of my favourits
Gunther Steiner (team principal HAAS): Maybe Grosjean didn't come to the party because he knows he doesn't deserve food
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