2025 F1 Thread

[DejaBrew]

Interesting viewing…

 

[DejaBrew]

McLaren’s dirty laundry continues to be aired…

https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/mclaren-boss-never-wanted-piastri-court-case-bomb-drops/news-story/639b5f7bbff894d115a4b43c8b9ca704

 

[MARTINE]

McLaren’s dirty laundry continues to be aired…

https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/mclaren-boss-never-wanted-piastri-court-case-bomb-drops/news-story/639b5f7bbff894d115a4b43c8b9ca704

Don’t think Zac ever expected Oscar to be this good so quick. He could be dispensed with the way of other rookies (Doohan/Liam) if it all fell apart….certainly did not expect him to (potentially) beat Norris to WDC. No doubt lots of promises to this driver - like Alpine and Oscar. Ultimately as the proverb says ‘the faintest line is stronger than the loudest voice’
Do think McLaren need a new head of PR though.

 

[moa999]

Zac is ultimately a businessman.

A successful US driver is worth more than a successful British driver, who is worth more than a successful Australian driver, who is worth more than Liam Lawson and Brendon Hartley * 10

But the quotes from the US trial definitely aren't helping McLaren at the moment after Singapore

 

[mel-world]

This article from 'The Age' (or the SMH), more or less reflects my views, especially the paragraph about the commentary.

"Even more pertinently, it is fuelled by the TV coverage fans receive in Australia from a British broadcaster that routinely tiptoes to the precipice of cheerleading for all four British drivers, not just Norris."

F1 Piastri Norris battle

Might be behind the paywall.