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That time already!? Well no but...

Sprint races announced for China, Miami, Austria, Austin, Brazil and Qatar. Not the best choices IMO, as AFAIR Austria has never given us a decent sprint in all the times it's been there, Austin was a bit meh this year, as was Brazil IIRC. Not sure how they make these choices, but its clearly not for the fans.

Oh and Sargeant confirmed to be at Williams, so the grid is now unchanged for 2024-a rare feat. Assuming a 'south american' driver isn't dropped suddenly beforehand...

It will be a great season if there is competition for Red bull, I do feel for the crews though, it's just too many races now.

I seem to recall recently that there was talk of 'Rotational Crews'. giving some time off from races on a rolling basis.

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has left the team (end of contract-not renewed, and not sacked according to the team statement). Replacement in Ayao Kamatsu, who some may recognise as Kimi's old race engineer from his Lotus days, and a figurehead on the Haas pitfall for a while now. Whilst something clearly had to be done behind the doors if they want to stay in the sport, I don't think letting Guenther go was the right call. And the title sponsors are said to be less than amused by the decision.
Beginning of the end or just another nail in the coffin?

That’s disappointing news,always liked Guenther Steiner ,weather his right hand man is up to the task is the question.

Only time will tell. Not long to go now!!!

Not sure if everyone has picked up that the first two races, Bahrain and Saudi, are on a Saturday, due to Ramadan apparently.

Ah. Thanks for that heads up!. Happy |New year.

Looks to be 2 renamed teams this year...

Alfa Romeo (once Sauber) are now becoming - Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Scuderia AlphaTauri (once Torro Ross) are now allegedly changing to "Visa Cash App Racing Bulls". This isn't confirmed, but are likely to change name - https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-auto ... i-new-name

Catalunya to be lost as the Spanish race from 2026, with a "Hybrid" street/non-street track to take over in Madrid - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/madri ... vpx65GDphY

Always liked the Barcelona circuit, especially going back to the "old" layout, ditching that last chicane.

Just another street circuit, with 140,000 seats. It's just money nothing else.

Here it is, "Visa Cash App RB" what a laughing stock!! https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... 024-season

James Cutting wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:20 pm

Here it is, "Visa Cash App RB" what a laughing stock!! https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... 024-season

Oh dear

James Cutting wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:23 am

Catalunya to be lost as the Spanish race from 2026, with a "Hybrid" street/non-street track to take over in Madrid - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/madri ... vpx65GDphY

Always liked the Barcelona circuit, especially going back to the "old" layout, ditching that last chicane.

Not gone yet, they are still negotiating beyond 2026, Madrid does not replace Barcelona as it stands. Could have two GPs in Spain.

seven wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:39 pm

That time already!? Well no but...

Sprint races announced for China, Miami, Austria, Austin, Brazil and Qatar. Not the best choices IMO, as AFAIR Austria has never given us a decent sprint in all the times it's been there, Austin was a bit meh this year, as was Brazil IIRC. Not sure how they make these choices, but its clearly not for the fans.

Oh and Sargeant confirmed to be at Williams, so the grid is now unchanged for 2024-a rare feat. Assuming a 'south american' driver isn't dropped suddenly beforehand...

Have they decided the format yet? Last I heard was

Fri sprint qualy
Sat sprint race then main qualy
Sun race

I like the sprint weekends, more racing the better in my mind

Last I heard it was all still TBC, which was quite recent.

Hamilton to Ferrari 2025 (it seems)

They know how to suck the life out of champions in their final years...

James Cutting wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:35 am

Hamilton to Ferrari 2025 (it seems)

They know how to suck the life out of champions in their final years...

Just read that, good luck to him, will it work, we shall see.

Obviously given up on another WC then.
I wonder how many Airbus staff think a move to Boeing is a good idea...

Always has been a fan of Ferrari and clearly the name still has a pull. He's won it all theoretically, and can imagine he wants a couple seasons at Ferrari.

Surely would be #2 driver, mind.