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[TennesseeJed]

I am guessing Checo has not read the fine print yet:

RBR Daily

@RBR_Daily

Checo says the next two races don't matter for his future with the team"I don't understand why there is so much talk about me and my future. Nothing is going to change these two weekends, even if I win the race or even if I finish last. I have a contract with the team and I am going to fulfill it."

 

[TennesseeJed]

Watching the 2021 Hungarian GP tonight

Quite the first lap, then Hamilton starts by himself while everyone else pits

Oh - I remember that now - so weird seeing him as the only car for the start - after everyone else behind him pulled off after the formation lap/

 

[Eephus]

Watching the 2021 Hungarian GP tonight

Quite the first lap, then Hamilton starts by himself while everyone else pits

Oh - I remember that now - so weird seeing him as the only car for the start - after everyone else behind him pulled off after the formation lap/

Shades of the 2005 USGP

 

[TennesseeJed]

Hungaroring 2021

What the hell is going on, everyone in pit at restart except Hamilton

Mercedes really ####ed that one up

Ended up being a fun race to watch. Alonso did a great job holding Hamilton up - I think that allowed Ocon to win in the end. If Hamilton get by Alonso 1-2 laps sooner, I think he would have challenged for the win.

 

[Eephus]

Hungaroring 2021

What the hell is going on, everyone in pit at restart except Hamilton

Mercedes really ####ed that one up

Ended up being a fun race to watch. Alonso did a great job holding Hamilton up - I think that allowed Ocon to win in the end. If Hamilton get by Alonso 1-2 laps sooner, I think he would have challenged for the win.

Whatever happened to Sinn Fein? His profile comes up as not available which seems kind of serious.

If you're still around as an alias drop me a DM.

 

[Sammy3469]

I am guessing Checo has not read the fine print yet:

RBR Daily
@RBR_Daily

Checo says the next two races don't matter for his future with the team"I don't understand why there is so much talk about me and my future. Nothing is going to change these two weekends, even if I win the race or even if I finish last. I have a contract with the team and I am going to fulfill it."

That sounds like a guy that has called in the Carlos Slim favor.

 

[The Gator]

Hungaroring 2021

What the hell is going on, everyone in pit at restart except Hamilton

Mercedes really ####ed that one up

Ended up being a fun race to watch. Alonso did a great job holding Hamilton up - I think that allowed Ocon to win in the end. If Hamilton get by Alonso 1-2 laps sooner, I think he would have challenged for the win.

Whatever happened to Sinn Fein? His profile comes up as not available which seems kind of serious.

If you're still around as an alias drop me a DM.

Good riddance imo…

 

[TennesseeJed]

Hungaroring 2021

What the hell is going on, everyone in pit at restart except Hamilton

Mercedes really ####ed that one up

Ended up being a fun race to watch. Alonso did a great job holding Hamilton up - I think that allowed Ocon to win in the end. If Hamilton get by Alonso 1-2 laps sooner, I think he would have challenged for the win.

Whatever happened to Sinn Fein? His profile comes up as not available which seems kind of serious.

If you're still around as an alias drop me a DM.

Lets just say, he fought the law, and the law won.

 

[Eephus]

The last couple of race weekends before the break are usually prime silly season but it looks like another quiet weekend and I'm blaming Carlos Sainz for that.

Maybe Haas will announce Ocon tomorrow. That seemed terrible when first rumored but I've warmed to the idea. He's an upgrade over KMag and the team is less politically charged than Alpine.

 

[TennesseeJed]

The last couple of race weekends before the break are usually prime silly season but it looks like another quiet weekend and I'm blaming Carlos Sainz for that.

Maybe Haas will announce Ocon tomorrow. That seemed terrible when first rumored but I've warmed to the idea. He's an upgrade over KMag and the team is less politically charged than Alpine.

As much as I liked (still like) Guenther - Haas are showing decent race pace this season. As long as Ferrari get the next generation of engine right - there are worse teams out there.

 

[The Gator]

The last couple of race weekends before the break are usually prime silly season but it looks like another quiet weekend and I'm blaming Carlos Sainz for that.

Maybe Haas will announce Ocon tomorrow. That seemed terrible when first rumored but I've warmed to the idea. He's an upgrade over KMag and the team is less politically charged than Alpine.

As much as I liked (still like) Guenther - Haas are showing decent race pace this season. As long as Ferrari get the next generation of engine right - there are worse teams out there.

I’m going to take credit. Added Nico to my fantasy team about 5 races ago.

 

[Eephus]

As much as I liked (still like) Guenther - Haas are showing decent race pace this season. As long as Ferrari get the next generation of engine right - there are worse teams out there.

The rumored technical relationship with Toyota is intriguing for a team that has underinvested in infrastructure.

 

[HellToupee]

I still don’t know what the hell is going on

 

[Eephus]

I still don’t know what the hell is going on

Keep praying

 

[The Gator]

I still don’t know what the hell is going on

I watched the 2021 Hungary GP for the first time and was commenting on it. @TennesseeJed went and found some quotes of you guys commenting on it live. Crazy first 5 laps

 

[boilerdave]

Watching the 2021 Hungarian GP tonight

Quite the first lap, then Hamilton starts by himself while everyone else pits

Oh - I remember that now - so weird seeing him as the only car for the start - after everyone else behind him pulled off after the formation lap/

Shades of the 2005 USGP

I was there that day. Only 6 cars ran but I still enjoyed it.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Sargeant > Russell and Perez



-QG

 

[culdeus]

What would have had to happen to get Danny ric back in a rb seat? Other than being better.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Logan was robbed!


-QG

 

[TennesseeJed]

What would have had to happen to get Danny ric back in a rb seat? Other than being better.

I would guess Ricciardo is probably 3rd choice at best right now:

Checo - will probably be out after Spa - unless Carlos Slim makes a donation
Lawson - apparently had a good session at Silverstone
Tsunoda - better driver at VCARB
Ricciardo - meh.

 

[culdeus]

What would have had to happen to get Danny ric back in a rb seat? Other than being better.

I would guess Ricciardo is probably 3rd choice at best right now:

Checo - will probably be out after Spa - unless Carlos Slim makes a donation
Lawson - apparently had a good session at Silverstone
Tsunoda - better driver at VCARB
Ricciardo - meh.

He was backup driver there last year so it was maybe poor timing.

 

[TennesseeJed]

What would have had to happen to get Danny ric back in a rb seat? Other than being better.

I would guess Ricciardo is probably 3rd choice at best right now:

Checo - will probably be out after Spa - unless Carlos Slim makes a donation
Lawson - apparently had a good session at Silverstone
Tsunoda - better driver at VCARB
Ricciardo - meh.

He was backup driver there last year so it was maybe poor timing.

Thats how he got the seat at the Baby Bulls.

 

[TennesseeJed]

RBR Daily

@RBR_Daily

Christian Horner on if they have run out of patience for Checo:

"These kinds of discussions should happen internally, and not through the media, but it is clear that we cannot keep walking one legged."

 

[Eephus]

What would have had to happen to get Danny ric back in a rb seat? Other than being better.

I would guess Ricciardo is probably 3rd choice at best right now:

Checo - will probably be out after Spa - unless Carlos Slim makes a donation
Lawson - apparently had a good session at Silverstone
Tsunoda - better driver at VCARB
Ricciardo - meh.

I think the Carlos Slim factor is overrated. RBR has Mexican sponsors on the car but they've already paid. It's possible but unlikely the partners have contractual terms entitling them to compensation if Perez isn't in the car.

Ricciardo hasn't done anything since his return that would indicate he'd be a significant upgrade over Checo. Unlike Lawson, he has no seat or sim time in the RB20. I still think Max' next teammate will be Lawson but don't know if it'll be at Zandvoort or 2025.

 

[culdeus]

What would have had to happen to get Danny ric back in a rb seat? Other than being better.

I would guess Ricciardo is probably 3rd choice at best right now:

Checo - will probably be out after Spa - unless Carlos Slim makes a donation
Lawson - apparently had a good session at Silverstone
Tsunoda - better driver at VCARB
Ricciardo - meh.

I think the Carlos Slim factor is overrated. RBR has Mexican sponsors on the car but they've already paid. It's possible but unlikely the partners have contractual terms entitling them to compensation if Perez isn't in the car.

Ricciardo hasn't done anything since his return that would indicate he'd be a significant upgrade over Checo. Unlike Lawson, he has no seat or sim time in the RB20. I still think Max' next teammate will be Lawson but don't know if it'll be at Zandvoort or 2025.

I just like the guy, he's chaos. World needs another ric podium imo

 

[TennesseeJed]

Pretty cool camera view of a lap around the Hungaroring

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[TennesseeJed]

Just read a plausible argument for giving Checo's seat to Ricciardo:

It effectively boils down to this - Ricciardo would be better than Checo for the rest of this season (maybe). But then Lawson and Yuki could compete directly head-to-head in the VCARBs for the Red Bull seat in 2025 if Ricciardo bombs.

 

[The Gator]

Pretty cool camera view of a lap around the Hungaroring

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Love teh gyrocam, best view of a lap

 

[The Gator]

Just read a plausible argument for giving Checo's seat to Ricciardo:

It effectively boils down to this - Ricciardo would be better than Checo for the rest of this season (maybe). But then Lawson and Yuki could compete directly head-to-head in the VCARBs for the Red Bull seat in 2025 if Ricciardo bombs.

A podcast I was listening to was basically saying Lawson should get the seat regardless. Yuki is a Honda driver, RB is going away from honda in '26(?), so might as well see what Lawson has because Danny Ric is not the future. They even mention getting Hadjar from F2 into VCARB next year. Basically, RB should see what they have in the future and not waste time on Ricardo or Yuki.

 

[Eephus]

A podcast I was listening to was basically saying Lawson should get the seat regardless. Yuki is a Honda driver, RB is going away from honda in '26(?), so might as well see what Lawson has because Danny Ric is not the future. They even mention getting Hadjar from F2 into VCARB next year. Basically, RB should see what they have in the future and not waste time on Ricardo or Yuki.

A Yuki-Hadjar combo would be tremendous team radio content.

If Hadjar goes on to win the F2 championship and Red Bull doesn't put him in a race seat, then the whole Red Bull Juniors program looks like a fraud. No Red Bull affiliated driver has won F2 in the current incarnation of the series. Ferrari and Mercedes took care of their academy drivers when they won the championship.

 

[culdeus]

Just read a plausible argument for giving Checo's seat to Ricciardo:

It effectively boils down to this - Ricciardo would be better than Checo for the rest of this season (maybe). But then Lawson and Yuki could compete directly head-to-head in the VCARBs for the Red Bull seat in 2025 if Ricciardo bombs.

So you are saying there's a chance

 

[TennesseeJed]

McLaren - good racing, terrible management - just embarrassing themselves on the radio.

 

[TennesseeJed]

lol - max meet Lewis

 

[QuizGuy66]

Orange Team chemistry gonna be great now



Piastri should repay his "teammate" accordingly moving forward.

Cannot wait to hear Verstappen comments post-race lol.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Crybaby Max is the Max I enjoy the most.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Sargeant fastest lap incoming?

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Darn woulda been more fun if he had done the wrong thing.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Spite pass incoming?
-QG

 

[TennesseeJed]

I am embarrassed for McLaren

 

[QuizGuy66]

At least there is a Lewis podium. #200!!!

When you consider the ultimate margin between Landon and Lewis how stupid was it to give Landon that undercut? Foster a bunch of bad will in what should be a big team moment.

Anyway everybody but Sainz on the top step now right?

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

I am embarrassed for McLaren

Couldn't happen to a nicer team
-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

5 different on the bounce now right?

-QG

 

[TennesseeJed]

5 different on the bounce now right?

-QG

I think that is 7 winners this year.

F1 has come alive once the Red Bulls stopped getting faster. Right now McLaren are clearly the fastest car - but 4 teams are close enough that any given week we could see different teams at the top.

 

[TennesseeJed]

Anyway everybody but Sainz on the top step now right?

Sainz won in Australia

 

[TennesseeJed]

Lost in all the excitement - Yuki managed a points finish by doing a 1-stop race.

 

[TennesseeJed]

Maybe today is a good time for Toto to make a cheeky call to Norris to see if he wants to be the top driver at Mercedes...

 

[TennesseeJed]

The more I think about this race, the more its clear that McLaren have made a huge mess out of it - and also going forward.

The person(s) most responsible are presumably whomever made the call to pit Norris - which created the undercut. There was no need to cover off Hamilton - who was a non-factor. But, once that mistake was made - the team should have apologized to Piastri, and done what they could to protect Lando.

Lando is the lead driver. Yes, it would have sucked for Piastri - but really, the alternative - which they chose - was to hand Piastri the race because he beat Lando at the start, while Lando was tangling with Max. But, bigger picture - Lando is the lead driver, and the driver who is still in a championship race. As a team, and in the situation the team found itself in today - they should have kept Lando in the lead - to eat into his deficit to Max. 7 point difference could be important by the end of the season.

Instead, you have created unnecessary chaos in the team - for no advantage whatsoever.

 

[Eephus]

No idea what McLaren was doing giving Norris the undercut on the last pit stop. Verstappen wasn't an immediate threat to either of them. Letting the lead driver pit first is F1 race management 101.

Good recovery drive for Perez to finish in the points and quiet the rumors a little.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Anyway everybody but Sainz on the top step now right?

Sainz won in Australia

Wait so Checo is the only one in the top 4 teams that hasn't won?!?

I meant 5 different winners in the last 5 races

-QG

 

[Eephus]

Lost in all the excitement - Yuki managed a points finish by doing a 1-stop race.

Ricciardo made two stops before Tsunoda made his first.

Yuki was able to hold off Russell and Perez on his first stint and the two Aston Martins on his second. It was a great mature drive for a guy who crashed heavily in Q3.