2024 Formula 1 Drivers threadFormula 1

[McLaren]

They should do this for Lewis as well. Get him away from Merc ASAP.

I thought about that during the race when he wanted to retire, but they won't. Mercedes just ran a competition where 150 people will have their names on Lewis' car as a farewell to him.

 

[Liquid]

It would be very sour and poor form for a six-time World Champion for your team, seven times with your engines, to just leave by the back door having stopped trying. And that's regardless of who is giving whom the cold shoulder.

 

[PorscheFan91]

It would be very sour and poor form for a six-time World Champion for your team, seven times with your engines, to just leave by the back door having stopped trying. And that's regardless of who is giving whom the cold shoulder.

It feels very similar to how things were at Ferrari for Seb after they dropped him. The thing is though, that was a completely different scenario. Given all Lewis has done for the Merc team you’d think they’d be treating him better if it is Merc giving him the cold shoulder.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he rubbed them up the wrong way by being honest about the car. He hasn’t had to do the PR routine this year obviously.

 

[GlamFM]

I hope Lewis' career doesn't just fizzle out over at Ferrari. Even he will probably take a while to adapt to a new car especially after driving a Mercedes for over a decade and time is not on his side.

 

[PorscheFan91]

I hope Lewis' career doesn't just fizzle out over at Ferrari. Even he will probably take a while to adapt to a new car especially after driving a Mercedes for over a decade and time is not on his side.

I am worried it’ll mirror Seb’s time there in that it’ll not live up to the hype and fizzle out at the end. Plus, given Leclerc has beaten an unmotivated Vettel, I imagine an unmotivated Hamilton won’t be much of a challenge given Lewis’ recent form.

That being said, I imagine the thrill of joining Ferrari may give Lewis a boost. Here’s hoping anyway! Would love him to get an 8th title at Ferrari - would be apt that they were the team to help break the record given Schumi’s history there.

 

[Liquid]

That being said, I imagine the thrill of joining Ferrari may give Lewis a boost.

Until he talks to the strategists.

 

[PorscheFan91]

Until he talks to the strategists.

“We are checking, we are checking.”

“Go to plan z.”

 

[GlamFM]

I am worried it’ll mirror Seb’s time there in that it’ll not live up to the hype and fizzle out at the end. Plus, given Leclerc has beaten an unmotivated Vettel, I imagine an unmotivated Hamilton won’t be much of a challenge given Lewis’ recent form.

That being said, I imagine the thrill of joining Ferrari may give Lewis a boost. Here’s hoping anyway! Would love him to get an 8th title at Ferrari - would be apt that they were the team to help break the record given Schumi’s history there.

I’m sure Lewis will give it everything. I’m just not sure what his everything is these days.

I just really hope it goes well.

Seb‘s legacy definitely took a hit.

 

[toastet]

So realistically, this weekend would be his best shot to achieve that IF he is a serious contender.

Yes and he will loose his 2020 points in 2025 so if he wants to get a SL for 2026 he must finish P4 or higher in Indycar 2025 or get points elsewhere with FP1 entrances or (a plan RedBull had for him when they were interested) running a Formula Regional in the Winter (like Middle East which is running in January-February 15 races (2-3 per weekend) in 5-6 weeks).

 

[Fezzik]

The special helmet Ocon won't get to wear

A sad way for things to end. Seems like Alpine are just using the test as an excuse to ditch him early - in comparison Sainz will be testing for Williams and isn't missing the race for Ferrari.

 

[IforceV8]

Logan Sargent will join the ELMS LMP2 IDEC Sport program in the build up to their Genesis Hypercar program in '26.

 

[GlamFM]

Kelly and Max are expecting. Cute.

 

[Rossell2]

Incoming social media posts about the kid getting left at a petrol station in 3...2...1...

 

[Liquid]

Incoming social media posts about the kid getting left at a petrol station in 3...2...1...

Put it in MGU-H were all over it immediately.

 

[Fezzik]

Already monetizing the kid

Max Verstappen Baby Clothing

Max Verstappen baby clothing is now available at Verstappen.com! The clothing is made of high-quality materials and is designed with the official Max Verstappen logo.

www.verstappen.com

 

[RACECAR]

Ah, the vicious cycle continues...

 

[Touring Mars]

Already monetizing the kid

Max Verstappen Baby Clothing

Max Verstappen baby clothing is now available at Verstappen.com! The clothing is made of high-quality materials and is designed with the official Max Verstappen logo.

www.verstappen.com

I reckon it's quite sweet really - F1 is all about marketing, and Max and his bird are hardly going to care much about the money raised from this line. Considering they are both progeny of F1 drivers themselves, it is at the very least consistent with the idea of making money from the family line 😅 I'm more disappointed they don't have my size.

 

[GlamFM]

Lawson is replacing Perez according to Sky Germany. Announcement imminent.

 

[Famine]

Lawson is replacing Perez according to Sky Germany. Announcement imminent.

Weird how hard the Tsunoda publicity machine has been going over his recent test, saying how well suited he was to the car and such...

 

[GlamFM]

Weird how hard the Tsunoda publicity machine has been going over his recent test, saying how well suited he was to the car and such...

Weird indeed because it always seemed very clear that this move was never on.

 

[RACECAR]

Given that Tsunoda's biggest connection to the whole thing was Honda (who are leaving Red Bull after 2025), I find it hard to believe that they give him a seat over a guy who doesn't have a similarly disappearing connection.

 

[TumeK5]

That, and Tsunoda's super cocky and bit of a hothead.

 

[Famine]

Fun fact: they both lost to Igor Fraga in equal machinery...

... as did Franco Colapinto.

 

[TumeK5]

That retirement certainly didn't do Lawson any favors.

Tsunoda beaten by Colapinto though

By the way, I looked at the table, in case you're wondering what the blue backgrounds on drivers mean, it's rookies.
The 2020 page doesn't have this info. 🤔

 

[Liquid]

That, and Tsunoda's super cocky and bit of a hothead.

Sounds like Verstappen so they'd cancel each other out.

 

[TumeK5]

Sounds like Verstappen so they'd cancel each other out.

I don't know if Red Bull would want that, that's why they've been sticking with Checo.

I mean, he has his moments but is generally quite chill.

 

[RACECAR]

Fun fact: they both lost to Igor Fraga in equal machinery...

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... as did Franco Colapinto.

Well well, interesting results to find.