2026 F1 Thread

[cjd600]

A lollipop taster

 

[WilsonM]

2014 is so back though - could we see Merc getting close to the RB of 2023? I guess Monaco (first race after new measuring for engine) will really tell - plus how crucial will Ferrari's starts be on tracks that are much harder to overtake on?

 

[SeatBackForward]

Look forward to Lollipop. Lots of things for them this GP.

There was so much more to add to the theme of mis-communication between Hamilton and Ferrari today

"Lewis, you want coffee?"

 

[jastel]

All I can say is Thank God the V8 Supercars are not electric...at least their races were entertaining.
Nobody holding back there.

 

[elanshin]

Beetota joining the action.

 

[cosi]

Late to the party....This was the headline F1 report in Monday's West Australian newspaper.

Very clever.

 

[DejaBrew]

Interesting news if accurate. Would have to assume Otro Capital's stake in Alpine would be the most realistic target here....

Chinese electric car giant exploring Formula 1 entry

According to Bloomberg, the company is examining a range of options that could include either building its own F1 team

speedcafe.com

 

[DejaBrew]

It's finally landed

 

[elanshin]

Interesting news if accurate. Would have to assume Otro Capital's stake in Alpine would be the most realistic target here....

Chinese electric car giant exploring Formula 1 entry

According to Bloomberg, the company is examining a range of options that could include either building its own F1 team

speedcafe.com

It's interesting, perhaps feeling the situation out.

I can't see them really wanting to go deep with ICE involvment, but electric side of F1 may be where they really want to get involved.

 

[DejaBrew]

It's interesting, perhaps feeling the situation out.

I can't see them really wanting to go deep with ICE involvment, but electric side of F1 may be where they really want to get involved.

Similar thoughts here. They already have a battery partnership with Toyota, so perhaps if Toyota decides to dive back into becoming an engine manufacturer, then a joint venture with BYD could make sense. Otherwise, I’d expect BYD would be looking primarily at branding opportunities.

 

[DejaBrew]

It's finally landed

Loved the Aston Martins at the start of the race....

VER: ...I'll drive anything
ALO: Then please drive our car!

 

[jastel]

Gotta get some new KAYO, is the AFL/NRL yearly deal the best around?
Just one HD screen is all I want

I did remember to cancel it this time so they wont charge me full price automatically after my 1 year deal is up. I paid for 1 year then it should STOP. Should put this in WCMO thread...

 

[DejaBrew]

Gotta get some new KAYO, is the AFL/NRL yearly deal the best around?
Just one HD screen is all I want

I did remember to cancel it this time so they wont charge me full price automatically after my 1 year deal is up. I paid for 1 year then it should STOP. Should put this in WCMO thread...

Yep, AFL/NRL seems to be the best option right now.

 

[DejaBrew]

Shanghai FP1 -: The "Macarena" wing is back!!!

 

[DejaBrew]

Shanghai SQ1: .....Aaaand the "Macarena" wing has been put back onto the spare parts shelf

Apparently, the reasoning is "reliability concerns" with Ferrari not being completely confident that it would hold up to the rigours of a full race distance.

 

[moa999]

And opening issues.. It's a lot slower to open and Ham had an issue on one of his laps.

Had a great day today on track in the new B3 stand.