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Adrian newy is the answer

You have to admire the safety features of the modern Formula One car. Yuki Sunoda just walked away from a very nasty rollover crash during qualifying at Imola.

I see the McLaren drivers are 1-2 in the standings at present, so I take it they must have the best car this season?

The worlds oldest fossil was discovered in Australia, they named it Rupert Murdoch.

The last time an F1 driver won the title without the best car was 1986 - Alain Prost.

Manners are of more importance than laws

Edmund Burke

It certainly was a surprise to me that McLaren, were able to go from 'can't keep up' - even Ferrari were faster, to 2025 were no one can catch us, all this happened in one off season ? Okay Piastri showed promise at the backend of last years championship, so there is that but the sharp improvement is so hard to understand, particularly with red Bull hold all the aces and the best driver.

Even Norris is up there beating Verstappen. So is it the McLaren cars, or has Verstappen lost his hunger ? It felt like once Verstappen beat Hamilton for the drivers championship, then did it again easily just to prove it wasn't a fluke, he seems to have lost his hunger or attitude to winning ?

Another interesting point is that when the new cars came out in 22 I think it was ? everyone was like yeah this is great, all the teams have a chance now, racing will be more interesting, they will all race closer and tighter, that lasted 2 seasons and we are now back to one or two teams streaking away again.

Carl.

6/6/26

I remember watching a race years ago and one guy won because his main competitor was on a 3 stop strategy rather than a 2 stop strategy, after that I lost interest.

The worlds oldest fossil was discovered in Australia, they named it Rupert Murdoch.

On the podium last 8 races

Having won 5 this year puts him on level with A Jones. J Brabham

acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to their Elders past and present

Piastri is a cool customer and he's finally beating Norris regularly in qualifying. If he keeps out qualifying Norris he wins the title. Unless Red Bull makes an upgrade that works.

Manners are of more importance than laws

Edmund Burke

from abc news

Red Bull has sacked team principal Christian Horner after 20 years in the position, the Formula 1 team has announced.

Red Bull said Laurent Mekies would take over the duties of chief executive "with immediate effect", it said in a statement on Wednesday, local time.

"As part of his change, Alan Permane, currently Racing Director, will be promoted to Team Principal at Racing Bulls," the statement said.

Red Bull sit fourth in the constructors' championship.

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Afros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Location: Ulaanbaatar Status: Offline Points: 19578	Post Options Post Reply Quote Afros Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Sep 2024 at 1:05pm
	Wasn't there something about McLaren changing something mid-season that improved their performance?
	The worlds oldest fossil was discovered in Australia, they named it Rupert Murdoch.

mc41 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Location: Goldcoast Au Status: Offline Points: 6813	Post Options Post Reply Quote mc41 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Sep 2024 at 2:17pm
	Most teams do updates all season

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	There has allegedly been a lot of upheaval at Red Bull arising from Horndog Horner's shenanigans.
	Manners are of more importance than laws Edmund Burke

mc41 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Location: Goldcoast Au Status: Offline Points: 6813	Post Options Post Reply Quote mc41 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2024 at 11:08am
	Adrian newy is the answer

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	Was Newey at Red Bull during all those years of Mercedes dominance, 2014-21?
	Manners are of more importance than laws Edmund Burke

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	You have to admire the safety features of the modern Formula One car. Yuki Sunoda just walked away from a very nasty rollover crash during qualifying at Imola.

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	Yuki Tsunoda.

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	I see the McLaren drivers are 1-2 in the standings at present, so I take it they must have the best car this season?
	The worlds oldest fossil was discovered in Australia, they named it Rupert Murdoch.

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	That's certainly the impression I've had so far but have only taken an interest in F1 since last year when Piastri showed so much promise. Good to see the team have given he & Norris open slather whereas last year, Piastri was often ordered to make way for Norris.
	It takes a wise man a lifetime to grow a tree and a fool five minutes to kill one.

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	The last time an F1 driver won the title without the best car was 1986 - Alain Prost.
	Manners are of more importance than laws Edmund Burke

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	Sorry, but IMO F1 is the most boring sport God ever invented. Get to the front and if your car doesn’t break down, you win. A bit like Moonee Valley😀 Give me MotoGP any day.

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	It certainly was a surprise to me that McLaren, were able to go from 'can't keep up' - even Ferrari were faster, to 2025 were no one can catch us, all this happened in one off season ? Okay Piastri showed promise at the backend of last years championship, so there is that but the sharp improvement is so hard to understand, particularly with red Bull hold all the aces and the best driver. Even Norris is up there beating Verstappen. So is it the McLaren cars, or has Verstappen lost his hunger ? It felt like once Verstappen beat Hamilton for the drivers championship, then did it again easily just to prove it wasn't a fluke, he seems to have lost his hunger or attitude to winning ? Another interesting point is that when the new cars came out in 22 I think it was ? everyone was like yeah this is great, all the teams have a chance now, racing will be more interesting, they will all race closer and tighter, that lasted 2 seasons and we are now back to one or two teams streaking away again. Carl.
	6/6/26

Carl Sagan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2025 Status: Offline Points: 3365	Post Options Post Reply Quote Carl Sagan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2025 at 1:10pm
	With Piastri on pole for the Italian GP we should see some fireworks at the start, Verstappen, Russell and Norris all behind him we should see something crazy the first couple of laps. Italian GP in the past has been quite interesting, Imola has some rather tasty, tight, hairpins that usually see some action. Carl.
	6/6/26

Afros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Location: Ulaanbaatar Status: Offline Points: 19578	Post Options Post Reply Quote Afros Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2025 at 4:18pm
	I remember watching a race years ago and one guy won because his main competitor was on a 3 stop strategy rather than a 2 stop strategy, after that I lost interest.
	The worlds oldest fossil was discovered in Australia, they named it Rupert Murdoch.

Carl Sagan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2025 Status: Offline Points: 3365	Post Options Post Reply Quote Carl Sagan Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jun 2025 at 3:20pm
	So Piastri wins in Spain, he seems to be winning as he likes now ? Carl.
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	On the podium last 8 races Having won 5 this year puts him on level with A Jones. J Brabham
	acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to their Elders past and present

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	They keep trying to slow them down too. Oh their tyres are dodgy. Nope all good. Front wing has too much flex, nah still faster
	Time is a flat circle

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	Piastri is a cool customer and he's finally beating Norris regularly in qualifying. If he keeps out qualifying Norris he wins the title. Unless Red Bull makes an upgrade that works.
	Manners are of more importance than laws Edmund Burke

Carl Sagan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2025 Status: Offline Points: 3365	Post Options Post Reply Quote Carl Sagan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2025 at 1:09pm
	Verstappen was in trouble with officials and had to apologise to Mercedes and Russel for his antics. Carl.
	6/6/26

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	from abc news Red Bull has sacked team principal Christian Horner after 20 years in the position, the Formula 1 team has announced. Red Bull said Laurent Mekies would take over the duties of chief executive "with immediate effect", it said in a statement on Wednesday, local time. "As part of his change, Alan Permane, currently Racing Director, will be promoted to Team Principal at Racing Bulls," the statement said. Red Bull sit fourth in the constructors' championship.

Tom Rolfe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Champion Joined: 07 Apr 2024 Status: Offline Points: 1882	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom Rolfe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Dec 2025 at 8:52am
	Oscar Piastris salary and bonus for this year will be $56m according to the age, its tough at the top