Posts by wiredseal7

northerncobra31 said:This looks hideous—honestly, it gives off those goofy Formula E vibes.

It looked decent enough yesterday, but with that nose raised up, it’s looking even clunkier than last year's setup.

Total usisavac. But hey, we'll get used to it 😁

Raymond Anderson4 said:Aston looks beautiful. 🙂

Sebastian Vettel cleaned up big time. 🙏
Maybe the new car actually suits him—he might just smoke those Aston cars they deserve to beat.

It's a sharp-looking car, though that color might end up looking a bit dark on TV—aside from the yellow bits.

As for the chassis, the design is interesting and totally different from Haas. It’ll probably be similar to Mercedes regarding cooling, the engine cover, and the floor—since Aston is always so closely linked to them.

Red Bull did the reveal, but they basically just rolled out an FIA showcar in Red Bull livery—just like Raymond Anderson4 predicted☕
Honestly, it’s probably smarter to keep them guessing—why give the competition a two-week head start to pick apart the aero?

On the sponsorship front, Oracle stepped up as the new title sponsor, the rear wing says Red Bull, and all that's left of Honda is a tiny "HRC" logo near the exhaust. Then again, if the rumors are true (since there was no mention of them here), those Japanese folks are staying on as the official engine supplier through the whole freeze.

Haas is giving us our first look at their new car—and they’re doing it with basically the smallest budget on the grid.

On the flip side, word on the street is that Adrian Newey went for a pretty radical design concept here.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/10397...flow-rb18.html
They’ve shifted the cockpit closer to the front wheels, the rear end is even tighter than last year, and they’ve managed to package that Honda engine more compactly than back in '21. We should see the actual car in five days.

Way to go, Sweden!
For once, it wasn't someone from the usual trio—France, Germany, or Spain.

Amanda Allen4 said:Ever wonder why the latest COVID variant was slapped with the name Omicron instead of just following the usual alphabetical sequence we've seen with previous versions?

It’s pretty simple—after Delta comes Xi, and since that’s a common Chinese name, they couldn't exactly let that slide if they wanted to stay politically correct.

Plus, Omicron is an actual letter in the Greek alphabet.

True, they skipped Xi because it looks identical to the Romanized name of the Chinese President in English. Though technically, Xi is pronounced "shee" while the Greek letter xi is pronounced "zi"—so it's a bit of a linguistic mess.

Besides, Omicron isn't even why the skip happened—they had already labeled things like the Lambda variant way before that.

The anti-vaxxers have already dubbed this variant "Moronic"—which is just an anagram of Omicron, if you're counting.

It’s already tearing through the developing world—it’s basically the same story we see in places like Africa. The real question is whether it’ll blow up here in the US before or after the winter holidays—and what kind of travel restrictions we'll be dealing with at the borders.

The Greek letter nu didn't sound quite right, so we just skipped over it 😬

variant tree:
https://www.wsws.org/asset/18622bf9-...tion=image1280

If those red ones are actually an Omicron branch—which they look to be—then we’re looking at a massive headache for vaccines still stuck in the Alpha era. Who knows what kind of cocktail went through that African incubator to rack up this many mutations.

Kyle Lopez2 said:And let's not forget how he made things even worse for Charles Leclerc, stealing his position while the guy was busy trying to avoid a crash. Then you have teams wondering why it's considered taboo to slam into someone's wheel right at the apex.🤦

There’s an example right here—kind of like that one from a month ago (around the 0:25 mark):


Principled Toto wasn't exactly whining and crying like he is now—not even close.

mellowtiger83 said:Lewis didn't knock anyone off the track in the United Kingdom; he was on his racing line WITHIN THE TRACK, and Max essentially took himself out by steering into the space occupied by the car. If he hadn't had the advantage leading up to the next corner—which is a left, his inside line—it would have been different.
We are talking about speeds well over 200km/h here, and if you actually intend to convince me that Lewis intentionally forced Max off at that velocity, then we really have nothing left to discuss.
In Brazil, Max's intention is obvious, INTENTIONAL in all caps.

Just because you're a moderator doesn't mean you can delete my posts, especially since you know exactly what I wrote.

If this forum doesn't allow insults based on nationality, race, or whatever else, why are you doing it right in the middle of a Catholic nation?

It would've been smarter for Max to back off, but since he was leading and on the racing line, Lewis had to move. There was room there, which was the whole argument for why he should've been penalized for the collision.

If you ask me, he was hoping for a collision like this—he's practically a specialist at clipping a rival's rear tire (just look at what happened with Alexander Albon in Austria, among other times). He studied Max during the sprint and just waited for an opening; forcing that move on the inside before Copse wasn't an accident.

As for the penalty, it's incomparable because a collision actually happened here, whereas it didn't there. If both drivers had just slid off at Silverstone and kept racing, everyone would've forgotten about it by the end of the GP.

Here’s what they messed with over the weekend:

https://twitter.com/fiagirly/status/...298648578?s=20
#F1: Per reports from Motorsport US, Lewis Hamilton’s 5th PU—while technically following homologation rules—is tuned to push certain parameters, like combustion chamber pressure, to the absolute limit, meaning it only has enough life for four GPs. Apparently, Hywel Thomas, the chief engineer at Brixworth, has prepped a 5th engine for Lewis designed to last only 1.6 miles compared to the usual 7,000-mile standard for a typical power unit. Since they can't legally swap out the approved hardware, the Mercedes engineers played around with the management strategies instead. By cranking up the turbo and messing with the combustion pressure, they’ve created a setup that could potentially squeeze out an extra 15 horsepower—perfect for grabbing pole or pulling off a pass.

So, we're looking at maybe +15 hp over the standard build. Teams always keep these kinds of tricks up their sleeves for whenever they need a Hail Mary at the end of a season.

Against this, RB doesn't stand a chance—assuming what they're saying about Honda is actually the truth.

Hamilton’s getting investigated because he unbuckled during the parade lap—you know, while holding the flag. Haha, someone should hit him with a $50k fine. If they can penalize him for touching a wing, they can certainly do it for that...

Honestly, you’d never guess that Brazil was supposed to be his home turf. They were all over those little flags and acting like they were at a Senna memorial service—it was a bit much.

As for the squeeze, Max was clearly in front, so the other guy just had to move. It felt like a way to punish Hamilton for pushing Perez toward the pit lane—and they were already level, which makes it even worse.

Also, did anyone else catch that sketchy Williams pit entry happening right when Verstappen pulled in? It’s giving me serious 2019 Brazil vibes.

Damn. That thing was flying. Honestly, that’s likely the absolute ceiling for a Mercedes-Benz engine in a single race—after this, it’s probably headed straight for the scrap heap (unless they somehow stumble into the championship).

Still, Max Verstappen didn't manage to pull away with a safe cushion before these last three races. Since there won't be any stupid sprints at Austin, maybe they can actually dial in the car and fight back. They really need to push Honda to take some actual risks with the engine, otherwise Lewis Hamilton is just going to sweep everything up—at this rate, he might as well swap out engines every single weekend.

stormybadger8 said:Checking out the Sprint from Lewis Hamilton's onboard, and man, I spotted something pretty wild right at the start...

Lewis is basically playing snail during the formation lap—this shot is actually kind of hilarious...


He pulls into his spot on the grid, and boom, the start kicks off within three seconds...
Honestly, it’s no wonder four cars got wiped out before the first turn, and he nearly rear-ended Lance Stroll during braking...
Is this even legal? 🤔 He practically barely stopped on his grid slot before he was already rolling...
Everyone else was busy warming up their tires, especially the guys at the front, while he just barely tapped the brakes long enough to look like he was actually stationary instead of already moving...😁

Total cheats, through and through.😬
And Bottas and Sainz helped the cause too, since they were on softs while Max and Perez were stuck on mediums because their tires had cooled down way too much.

Jacob Castillo70 said:If Sergio Perez manages to make an early move and break through the field. 🤣

Let’s be honest here: the man simply isn't on the same level as Carlos Sainz. I don't know what we're even talking about at this point.

The level of mental gymnastics being performed by certain Red Bull Racing fans on this forum is truly nothing short of incredible.

What exactly do you mean by mental gymnastics? If Perez clears Sainz, he might actually build enough of a gap to hold off Hamilton. If he doesn't, he’s just sitting duck once Hamilton starts hitting those top speeds at the end of the straight.

As for Ferrari, maybe they can pass through the pit lane—on track, they're losing anywhere from thirty seconds to a full minute.

Red Bull Racing messed up by going with mediums—softs were clearly the play here. Max should have a good shot at putting Valtteri Bottas on the inside tomorrow...

Plus, Carlos Sainz had a killer start on those softs, jumping right in to snatch a point that Checo Perez was counting on.

Lujo is just slicing through the midfield like they aren't even there—it’s like they can't offer any resistance at all.
In the end, Red Bull's whole "DRS strategy" payoff boils down to that +5 position gain (finishing tenth) and Max picking up extra points from the sprint (extending the lead to maybe 21 instead of 18). But let's be real, the actual race won't be this easy. The gaps stay wider in the main event, tires take a much harder hit when you're pushing like that, and catching that DRS window becomes a lot tougher.

If Checo Perez manages to break through early, I'm calling Lewis Hamilton for fourth.

Hamilton got disqualified—he's starting from the back now.

Gregory Brown94 said:The situation with Lewis Hamilton is crystal clear to me. Having a car with an illegal rear wing that pulls pole in qualifying? That’s a straightforward disqualification, plain and simple. At best, they'll just swap out the wing and let him start from the pit lane for Sunday's race. Given how things are looking, if Lewis Hamilton can find enough pace in today's sprint, he might actually be able to muscle past Max Verstappen—maybe even force him wide. Even with the penalty, it doesn't really matter because he's starting from the pits anyway, whereas Max would be stuck at the back of the pack.

Max Verstappen’s situation is much more complicated. Based on what we know, it looks like he was intentionally messing with the rear wing, which goes against the spirit of the sporting regulations. It's hard to call this one because it all comes down to steward discretion, and honestly, relying on that feels like being out on a boat in choppy waters. We can sit here and vent about "stupidity" all we want, but ultimately, it's up to the officials and how they choose to view the situation.

If it's a DSQ, he starts from the pits today (or maybe last). If they just change the wing because of damage, it's allowed under parc fermé with the FIA delegate's okay—you just have to use parts that match the exact same specs.

Jack Kelly5 said:Look, if the officials say everything is fine with Mercedes, then I guess it's fine. If they say something is wrong with Red Bull Racing, then it's wrong.
Unless you're trying to tell a lie by saying the officials are inconsistent?
😬

I just hope they actually stay objective this time and stick to the rulebook—kind of like how they handled Vettel back in Canada. Not that anyone's counting, but that disqualification basically handed Hamilton an extra three points on a silver platter.

A new clip of Max's movement just surfaced—
I can't believe people are still acting surprised when things go sideways—it’s like watching the same rerun of a bad sitcom every single week. At this point, you just have to expect the chaos.

What an idiot. 🤦
There wasn't really any force involved—he just grazed it with his finger, if he even actually touched it at all. It’s pretty hard to believe that could cause any real damage or shift the wing setup. From what I'm reading, the stewards seized the wing for an inspection, so hopefully they'll confirm that a light touch like that couldn't possibly alter anything... which wouldn't be surprising.

Of course Mercedes is going to jump on that—it’s their lifeline, maybe even their only shot at staying relevant. It definitely muddled the whole procedure and dragged out the decision, probably just giving Toto Wolff more breathing room to lobby the FIA.😈

Since he went against the sporting regulations, they’re saying anything could happen—a warning, a fine, some points docked from his license, or maybe even a 3 to 5-place grid penalty. It's basically a toss-up at this point.