2024

[SteveH]

https://i.redd.it/7xyh25ftl9wc1.jpeg

[SteveH]

https://x.com/FastestPitStop/status/1783116169811018081

[SteveH]

https://x.com/wbuxtonofficial/status/1783135517330055617

POW

[SteveH]

https://x.com/wtf1official/status/1783174602392256702?s=46&t=FtBbY0VGTU6tkFPNjgS-pg

Is this possible? Miami might give us a clue

[SteveH]

Newey's out the door...
https://x.com/a_s12/status/1783512643963076742?s=46&t=FtBbY0VGTU6tkFPNjgS-pg

[SteveH]

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo


Newey’s contract with Red Bull lasts until the end of 2025 but he is said to believe he can negotiate an exit that allows him to work with another team from next season.

[SteveH]

F1 ANNOUNCES 24/7 STREAMING CHANNEL IN THE US
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-announces-24-7-streaming-channel-in-the-us/10603091/#:~:text=Formula%201%20has%20announced%20a,F1%20an d%20its%20feeder%20series.&text=The%20so%2Dcalled%20Formula%201,F2%2C%20F3%20 and%20F1%20Academy.


The new channel, which is subscription-free but supported by advertising, is set to go on air before next week's Miami Grand Prix, the first of three US rounds on the 2024 calendar.

POW, your move IndyCar

[devilmaster]

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations


Ya know i just thought about this. if there is truly a major rift between newey and horner, they used to (and maybe still do) have their offices next to each other (and share an executive assistant). this must have been fun....

[SteveH]

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM F1’S NEW REAR-FACING CAMERA (https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/what-to-expect-from-f1s-new-rear-facing-camera/10603411/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1P9o4lio1SeURs5x6suyfS 6L3bwvNSQt1HPzrDJb9C8BLSFMsKvL5hBdM_aem_AfefhCHWT9 dFBLwVIAhFGR34M_JZFT3aFCWibx7hDkvMkYuL7JJkVuLdmPBl W6enNQP_eBU8cJjCIDVA9HFqACqA)


Formula 1 fans are set to experience an all-new camera angle from the Spanish Grand Prix, following approval by the F1 Commission this week.

:cool:

[SteveH]

https://x.com/fastestpitstop/status/1783857408520896784?s=61&t=oFXcsN2wTfApq6UdUB40Qg

[Kiwifan]

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM F1’S NEW REAR-FACING CAMERA (https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/what-to-expect-from-f1s-new-rear-facing-camera/10603411/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1P9o4lio1SeURs5x6suyfS 6L3bwvNSQt1HPzrDJb9C8BLSFMsKvL5hBdM_aem_AfefhCHWT9 dFBLwVIAhFGR34M_JZFT3aFCWibx7hDkvMkYuL7JJkVuLdmPBl W6enNQP_eBU8cJjCIDVA9HFqACqA)



:cool:

I used to love watching the rear camera view on the CART/Champ Cars on the super speedways even in the days of SD tv. :)

[SteveH]

https://x.com/f1merchub/status/1784605352190763390?s=61&t=oFXcsN2wTfApq6UdUB40Qg

[SteveH]

https://x.com/FastestPitStop/status/1785327675017486482

[TravelGal]

A while ago I posted that some folks might like to meet up in Abu Dhabi for 2025. I've since discovered that Celestyal Cruise Lines has a 2024 Abu Dhabi Formula One offering. Roundtrip Dubai, December 2 to 9.

This is not a deluxe cruise line. It rescues venerable ships before they hit the breakers and refurbishes them. What it provides is a place to stay and get a 7-night cruise for less than what 3 nights in the race city would cost. Plus you see a couple of other ports and get all your food while onboard.

I called last week and, to my surprise, cabins in all categories were available. 2024 is the only year they are doing it. Obviously because it isn't selling well. MSC and other cruise lines have similar offers that cost 2 to 3 time as much. You buy your own F1 tickets and, *I believe* have to make your own way to the track.

Celestyal is doing the same thing for Qatar just prior. Roundtrip Dubai, November 25 to December 2.

The website is especially poor but if you call them, you'll get someone in the US.

[SteveH]

F1'S TWO EXTREME SPRAY GUARD OPTIONS REVEALED
https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-extreme-second-spray-guard-option-revealed/

https://www.the-race.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/05/Ferrari-guards_6.jpg

https://www.the-race.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/05/Ferrari-guards_3-2.jpg


That’s a hard no for me.

[cameraman]

Not quite sure how tire changes would happen.

[SteveH]

F1 ABANDONS RAIN WHEEL COVER IDEA AFTER LATEST TEST (https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-abandons-rain-wheel-cover-idea-after-latest-test/10614047/)


The conclusion after the test, based on video analysis, was the benefit was marginal – as there remains a tremendous amount of water thrown up by the diffuser.

thank you

[devilmaster]

F1 ABANDONS RAIN WHEEL COVER IDEA AFTER LATEST TEST (https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-abandons-rain-wheel-cover-idea-after-latest-test/10614047/)



thank you

pretty much. The physical water still has to go somewhere.

[SteveH]

not surprised
https://x.com/ChrisMedlandF1/status/1797584973870051418

[SteveH]

Uralkali Announcement on Legal Ruling (https://www.uralkali.com/press_center/press_releases/item46902/)


Following a detailed examination of the case, the tribunal found that Haas was in violation of the contract and obliged the Team to pay compensation to Uralkali. The tribunal also rejected all of the Team’s counterclaims toward the Company.

very unique captcha - took me a few times

[SteveH]

In case you missed it

Alpine announce further team changes as Flavio Briatore returns in Executive Advisor role
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/alpine-announce-further-team-changes-as-flavio-briatore-returns-in-executive.14mfyaJthQ4dBCx36Kpl6q

:laugh:

And in case you only remember him from crashgate, consider this…


Briatore was convicted of multiple counts of fraud in the 1980s, receiving two prison sentences.[1][6][7][8] In 1984, a court in Bergamo found him guilty of various counts of fraud and he was fined and sentenced to one year and six months in prison.[6] The sentence was subsequently reduced to one year by a court of appeal in 1988.[9] In 1986, in Milan, Briatore was sentenced to three years for fraud and conspiracy for his role in a team of confidence tricksters who, over a number of years, set up rigged gambling games using fake playing cards. The judges described these as elaborate confidence tricks, in which victims were invited to dinner and then "ensnared" in rigged games that involved a cast of fictional characters and realised enormous profits for their perpetrators.[10] After an appeal in 1987, the sentence was reduced to one year and two months.[11] To avoid imprisonment, Briatore lived as a fugitive in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands.[12] He never went to prison and returned to the EU after both convictions were extinguished by amnesty.[13][14] In 2010, a Turin court ordered Briatore rehabilitated, which by Italian Criminal Code results in the extinction "of any criminal effect of the conviction".[15]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavio_Briatore