F1 2024 News/Misc.

[Reck]

Some folks whined loud enough and got their wish.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-to-drop-point-for-fastest-lap-after-2024-season/10663520/

The FIA likes to complicate things for themselves. One easy way to fix that is to say if you are out of the top 10, your fastest lap doesn’t negate the person who holds it in the top 10. The end.

 

[Doc Austin]

Aston Martin Aramco AMR24 F1 Team Simulator​

 

[Doc Austin]

U.S. GP promoter fined over $500,000 for track invasion​

 

[rd45usa]

Another Antitrust suite coming?

Andretti investigation heats up as US officials contact F1 team bosses

Investigators in the United States have contacted a number of F1 team principals. Image: Moy / XPB Images The United

speedcafe.com

 

[Reagan]

It would be great to see a competitive American F1 driver but who could it be? maybe Jak Crawford, what do you guys think?

 

[Marcingak]

Scott Speed

 

[kkfan91]

Scott Speed

I hear Michael Andretti has a lot of free time now.

 

[Greg]

COTA should take notes from Brazil. If you must paint the apron at least use something that looks natural like a green color.

 

[Reagan]

Verstappen wins from 17th in Sao Paulo rain chaos

Max Verstappen climbed up from 17th on the grid to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, one of his greatest victories taking him to the brink of a fourth world title.

Brazilian Grand Prix 2024: Max Verstappen wins from 17th

Max Verstappen climbs up from 17th on the grid to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, one of his greatest victories taking him to the brink of a fourth world title.

www.bbc.com

 

[Doc Austin]

Valtteri Bottas out as Audi F1 complete exciting F1 2025 driver line-up – report​

 

[FLRacingFan]

It would be great to see a competitive American F1 driver but who could it be? maybe Jak Crawford, what do you guys think?

Herta was our greatest hope, imo. I’m not sure Crawford is that caliber of driver and there isn’t really anyone else in the pipeline right now. Would love to be surprised though.

 

[donthaveanickname]

The youth movement continues.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sauber-signs-f2-star-bortoleto-to-complete-2025-formula-1-line-up/10671009/

 

[Reagan]

Alpine is likey to sign Colapinto after his good showing in F1 which means Doohan's chance for a promotion is gone, at least for the next season.

 

[Greg]

German investigators detain third suspect in attempted blackmail of former Formula 1 driver's family

German investigators say they have arrested a third suspect in an attempt to blackmail the family of former Formula 1 race driver Michael Schumacher.

apnews.com

^ not exactly current news, but still an outragious lack of common decency.

 

[donthaveanickname]

New long-term deal for Monaco, the folks who want to see it gone will be disappointed for the next seven years.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-confirms-new-monaco-gp-deal-to-2031/10672816/

 

[Greg]

New long-term deal for Monaco, the folks who want to see it gone will be disappointed for the next seven years.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-confirms-new-monaco-gp-deal-to-2031/10672816/

It is an understatenent to simply say the inabilty to pass is awful.
But I cant imagine a world of F1 racing without Monaco.

 

[Reagan]

Damon Hill ends 13-year stint with Sky Sports

 

[Doc Austin]

Wait ...... what?

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[donthaveanickname]

Herta was our greatest hope, imo. I’m not sure Crawford is that caliber of driver and there isn’t really anyone else in the pipeline right now. Would love to be surprised though.

"Cadillac" almost has to take Herta to F1 in 2026.