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PRE-SEASON TRACK SESSION 2022 aka First testing

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Feb 22, 2022.

  1. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    nah, **** the gas-lighting entitled twat and his enabler.
    Would love to see a McLaren Ferrari battle for the title, all 4 drivers would be worthy winners of a WDC, but which team would start putting their eggs in one basket first?
     
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  2. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Would be great to Have Ferrari and Macca battling it out.
     
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  3. Justjazz

    Justjazz Well-Known Member

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    I am ready for a Ferrari/McLaren fight for the title. Would be a dream season.
     
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  4. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    rumours of verstappen signing up to red bull.

    either he is an idiot or his "team thinks red bull have a really good new car.
     
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  5. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I read that it was $40mill a year and for a total of 6 years i.e. till he's 30 years old.
     
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  6. Viva_Giggsy

    Viva_Giggsy Well-Known Member

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    He have clauses in there plus he is the man now in F1 so any team would take him in a heartbeat
     
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  7. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Yeah but his camp must be seeing something in the red bull verses the other cars as ferrari would bend over backwards gaping wide for him.

    Surely he is not thick enough to get trapped at an uncompetitive car?

    I think it's all about engine as well.
     
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  8. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I would say you are right, He will have multiple get out clauses and the big pay cheque. I have a feeling last year Red Bull were desperate for him to be at least close to winning the championship or maybe his contract would have allowed him to leave!!!
     
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  9. Justjazz

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    Not sure Ferrari would bend over backwards, I think they are happy with their signings, they know it is the car that has been the issue. They had a driver who cost 40m or there abouts, that was a waste of money.
    Other teams, don't think McLaren would have jumped for him, Norris is on form and Ricciardo may have a better season. I think Red Bull was his best option, they love him, as do Honda now as they can use his brand now he is WDC. RBR are currently his best opportunity to become an icon.
     
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  10. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    If ferrari could have verstappen instead of sainz they'd bend over in a hot second.

    So would merc btw. In a ****ing hot second. Hamilton is nearly done.

    The dickhead will be round for next 10 years and the man.
     
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  11. Viva_Giggsy

    Viva_Giggsy Well-Known Member

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    Can see him going to Mercedes in a few years unless Red Bull build cars as good as 2009to 2013
     
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  12. Justjazz

    Justjazz Well-Known Member

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    It is academic, for now.
     
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  13. SgtBhaji

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    I dont think any of us know where Max might end up in a few years. Who knows who's going to be the next super power in F1 and what new talent could turn up and be the next hot property. It's all a mystery.
     
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  14. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    well timing is everything i suppose!
     
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  15. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    It's just how the sport works. There's no telling.
     
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    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Just seen this youtube vid on bouncing/porpoising.



    The Ferrari looks way worse than the rest but no idea when the footage was shot during the test.
     
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  17. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Amazing vid.

    Clearly too much downforce. The best looking one is the merc but there's no coincidence that the Drs is wide open. Less downforce.

    The suspension can't take the load and the floor must not be rigid enough outboard.

    Looks undriveable

    Can't wait to see this over a bumpy track.
     
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