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[dothebeats]

Do you see the new Ferrari? I really like this new F1 car made for Ferrari, The only thing i have to note its was when the pilots say any like-
"Yes, its beautifull and we hope fast in the race". But they said this like no much hope, or may or may they are oculting some

Anyways. i think Ferrari this year its back on top 3 and can fight for race wins.

We can't say it until we see how well the new machine performs. Every year, Ferrari and other teams are saying that their cars are better than ever, only to show lackluster performances even on qualifying rounds. Ferrari is, no doubt, one of the top performing cars in F1 with the right driver, but it still lags behind Mercedes and Red Bull, and most recently, behind McLaren and Alpine albeit being one of the top 3 just the past few years. We'll see it when we see it, and right now I'm not confident that Ferrari can comfortably take top 3 right now.

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[rdbase]

Do you see the new Ferrari? I really like this new F1 car made for Ferrari, The only thing i have to note its was when the pilots say any like-
"Yes, its beautifull and we hope fast in the race". But they said this like no much hope, or may or may they are oculting some

Anyways. i think Ferrari this year its back on top 3 and can fight for race wins.

Noticed this video the other day while looking for more content about the upcoming netflix series and this happened to show up:

It is an impressive look to the car, yes. But as NeuroticFish had mentioned already the look of the car(it's nice new color design) doesn't really matter much.
The full video from Ferrari can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCEXpukJTIs

Somebody has already talked about the new design of the car on how it affects the performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_pVuaNkx0o
The Race discusses about how this brave new design will hold up in the next season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E26Pp2ka_Dg

[alegotardo]

It is an impressive look to the car, yes. But as NeuroticFish had mentioned already the look of the car(it's nice new color design) doesn't really matter much.

The car is really beautiful, and I think the color does matter, yes....
If you see a blood red car approaching in your rearview mirror, are you going to tell me that you wouldn't be more scared than if it were white?

Jokes aside, I hope that Ferrari has made good investments to improve the performance of its cars and that it can shine on the tracks again. because how good it was to see these little reds in the lead at the time of schumacher.

[rdbase]

It is an impressive look to the car, yes. But as NeuroticFish had mentioned already the look of the car(it's nice new color design) doesn't really matter much.

The car is really beautiful, and I think the color does matter, yes....
If you see a blood red car approaching in your rearview mirror, are you going to tell me that you wouldn't be more scared than if it were white?

Jokes aside, I hope that Ferrari has made good investments to improve the performance of its cars and that it can shine on the tracks again. because how good it was to see these little reds in the lead at the time of schumacher.

Seems that most of the top tier teams had released their car designs a few days ago.
Mercedes, McLarens, Aston Martin, Williams and of course Red bull.
Here is the one from R.B but it starts at the 16:36 minute:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYqMX0H_BgE

[NeuroticFish]

Seb was the first mover in relation with the new war:

Vettel will boycott Russian GP: “It’s wrong to race in that country”

Sebastian Vettel has challenged Formula 1 bosses not to go ahead with this year’s Russian Grand Prix, saying he will not take part in the race following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

For myself, my own opinion is I should not go, I will not go. I think it’s wrong to race in that country. I’m sorry for the innocent people that are losing their lives, getting killed for stupid reasons. A very, very strange and mad leadership.

Some of the other drivers were asked too, but they didn't really point out a clear stance of their own.

[darxiaomi]

Well Seb its full "progresive" or i dont know how you say to this class of guys who fully support all this new waves like BLM, etc.
So its logical to see he support this and be the first in doing it.
I thing its not a big change if we lose the Russian GP also its very boring to see that race.

[rdbase]

Just read the news about him wanting the race to be cancelled which would be scheduled for September 25th in Sochi.
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12550320/sebastian-vettel-former-f1-world-champion-says-he-will-not-race-at-2022-russian-gp-amid-ukraine-invasion

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/60508391

I don't blame him if he wanting to boycott and I think the other drivers would probably do the same once they talk to their own camps and their feel of safety in a country that is currently at war.
Quite disturbing situation and should not be part of the racing atmosphere at all.

[toast]

Just read the news about him wanting the race to be cancelled which would be scheduled for September 25th in Sochi.
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12550320/sebastian-vettel-former-f1-world-champion-says-he-will-not-race-at-2022-russian-gp-amid-ukraine-invasion

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/60508391

I don't blame him if he wanting to boycott and I think the other drivers would probably do the same once they talk to their own camps and their feel of safety in a country that is a currently in a war.
Quite disturbing situation and should not be part of the racing atmosphere at all.

It also seems to me a good argument not to race in Sochi. I think it's for two reasons, a sort of boycott by him against what Putin is doing with Russia right now, but also because it could just be very dangerous there. The situation with Russia can escalate quite quickly and in principle you are not safe anywhere in Russia. F1 is wise to remove Sochi from the calendar for safety reasons.

[delfastTions]

Oh, alas, this is one of the unpleasant consequences of a military operation-

"On Thursday evening, Formula 1, the FIA ​​and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and came to the conclusion, taking into account the opinions of all interested parties, that the holding of the Russian Grand Prix under the current conditions is impossible and will be cancelled," the press release said.  championship service.

  "We are watching the events in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a quick and peaceful resolution of the current situation," the race organizers stressed.

  According to the 2022 calendar, the Russian Grand Prix was supposed to take place on September 25th.

[darxiaomi]

Well, as always, Mercedes on the last day of preseason showed again what it is for, stepped on the accelerator and placed first.
Redbull again behind them.
I think Ferrari has a lot more to give and this time they saved a bit.
The other teams will see how they develop in the season.
The Haas thing giving only 9 laps in the last one is incredible, they couldn't even take data.

[coinlocket$]

Well, as always, Mercedes on the last day of preseason showed again what it is for, stepped on the accelerator and placed first.
Redbull again behind them.
I think Ferrari has a lot more to give and this time they saved a bit.
The other teams will see how they develop in the season.
The Haas thing giving only 9 laps in the last one is incredible, they couldn't even take data.

The times are not so good for all of them.

I mean the prediction was to have cars only 1 second slower than the 2021 cars but at the moment they were 3 seconds slower.

Keep also in mind teams are not using their final car yet, they are saving their secret, the more visible secret until the end, until the next session of tests.

[rdbase]

In some other news about the changes for the upcoming season.
The Miami F1 Grand Prix has changed the name to a crypto inspired one:
https://corp.formula1.com/crypto-com-announced-as-official-title-partner-of-the-formula-1-crypto-com-miami-grand-prix
Nice video of the champions Red Bull drivers Vestappen & Perez talking about this new track for them:
https://www.redbullracing.com/int-en/videos/grand-prix-miami-2022
The venue's website is here with the new logo:
https://f1miamigp.com

[rdbase]

Didn't realize Haas F1 team owner was an Oligarch although I knew they had a Russian owner.
Seems that Clarkson said something offensive (like usual ) to upset the driver when he did an interview with him recently.
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/76670/haas-back-mazepin-after-jeremy-clarkson-slur

[darxiaomi]

I really dislike all this political in sports.
You cant deny the acces only for be from one country or another, also if he likes Putin and more.
All the century XXI its about "ohhhh nobody has the true all the opinions are valid" but in the end its like ever.
One can be a devil or a god if the media and the power choose.
And yes i know this its a Unpopular opinion.
But enver in history was made a "boicot" like this in all the sports. Also the URSS was capable of join the world cup for example.
And im not Russian.

[Silberman]

Just read the news about him wanting the race to be cancelled which would be scheduled for September 25th in Sochi.
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12550320/sebastian-vettel-former-f1-world-champion-says-he-will-not-race-at-2022-russian-gp-amid-ukraine-invasion

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/60508391

I don't blame him if he wanting to boycott and I think the other drivers would probably do the same once they talk to their own camps and their feel of safety in a country that is a currently in a war.
Quite disturbing situation and should not be part of the racing atmosphere at all.

It also seems to me a good argument not to race in Sochi. I think it's for two reasons, a sort of boycott by him against what Putin is doing with Russia right now, but also because it could just be very dangerous there. The situation with Russia can escalate quite quickly and in principle you are not safe anywhere in Russia. F1 is wise to remove Sochi from the calendar for safety reasons.

This is what I think as well, while some people may decide to not race out of principle I think the main reason would be the security of the pilots, their crews and the public in general, after all if Ukraine is annexed by Russia then it is obvious there are going to be freedom fighters that will not accept this and they may try to damage the current government by attacking civilians, and a public event like this could be a target for them, so it is better to avoid racing there for the time being.

[NeuroticFish]

I really dislike all this political in sports.

As long as a country's flag is there, world politics are involved, in a way or another.

There were already cases (they may have been related to doping though) the sportsmen were allowed, but without representing the country. Maybe this should be done more wider: we're all human, why represent one country or another? (Imho all countries should unify - but not through war, obviously - and ruled by individuals employed for the job based on actual skills.)

Didn't realize Haas F1 team owner was an Oligarch although I knew they had a Russian owner.

Is it the owner or "just" the main sponsor?
BTW, in the F1 world where everybody wants to become a driver, I don't know what's going to happen with Nikita Mazepin.
I've read "rumors" that he may get banned from F1, and obviously there's no shortage of possible replacements.


Did you read about Bernie Ecclestone latest interview defending Putin?!

[LTU_btc]

Is it the owner or "just" the main sponsor?
BTW, in the F1 world where everybody wants to become a driver, I don't know what's going to happen with Nikita Mazepin.
I've read "rumors" that he may get banned from F1, and obviously there's no shortage of possible replacements.

Mazepin's father is just sponsor, he is owner of Uralkali company. With all sanctions and Russian economy falling down probably they won't be able to spnsor Haas soon. Without SWIFT they won't be able to send money them. If Haas won't receive money from Uralkali, I'm sure that Mazepin will lose his seat.

Did you read about Bernie Ecclestone latest interview defending Putin?!

Disgusting.

[karabiber]

Renault group this season risk and renews their engines. They will start using the split turbo system instead of the durable but relatively slow engines they are using now. This result means a complete redesign of the engine. The disadvantage and risk of the team, which will continue on its way with a lighter and improved performance engine, will be that they have an engine that can be considered unstable. Maybe the renewed engine will bring the success they want. On the tracks i will pay particular attention to Renault-Alpine.

[rdbase]

Is it the owner or "just" the main sponsor?
BTW, in the F1 world where everybody wants to become a driver, I don't know what's going to happen with Nikita Mazepin.
I've read "rumors" that he may get banned from F1, and obviously there's no shortage of possible replacements.

Mazepin's father is just sponsor, he is owner of Uralkali company. With all sanctions and Russian economy falling down probably they won't be able to spnsor Haas soon. Without SWIFT they won't be able to send money them. If Haas won't receive money from Uralkali, I'm sure that Mazepin will lose his seat.

Did you read about Bernie Ecclestone latest interview defending Putin?!

Disgusting.

He is just a sponsor of their racing team as this was the same information I had heard; he was the owner of Uralkai company.
What is disturbing are the type of investments these type of sponsors have in these sports clubs around the F1 and other sports.
Because now they are starting to withdraw their assets from many different areas as the crackdown starts to happen by the UK and other countries:

https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-billionaires-wealth-lose-84-billion-dollars-under-a-week-2022-3
Just heard Roman Abramovich is trying to sell Chelsea football club and is asking for $4 billion.
Although when he took over, it was for several million when he bought the club.
This shows you they're scrambling to get their money out before they get them seized and or accounts frozen in the UK banking system.

[Silberman]

Just heard Roman Abramovich is trying to sell Chelsea football club and is asking for $4 billion.
Although when he took over, it was for several million when he bought the club.
This shows you they're scrambling to get their money out before they get them seized and or accounts frozen in the UK banking system.

I have read about that and without a doubt it seems that those Russian billionaires are doing what they can to get their money out of the west before their accounts are seized, however this is going to weaken substantially the position of Roman Abramovich over the negotiation table, as anyone interested on buying the Chelsea can just make him a low offer and then bid their time knowing that time plays against Abramovich and that he will most likely have to accept an offer way lower than what he expects to sell the club.