2024 Motorsports Thread

[Yorick the Wiser]

Kind of curious that Ferrari would hire him so late in his career. I wonder what his salary is going to be.

 

[rearnakedchoke]

Kind of curious that Ferrari would hire him so late in his career. I wonder what his salary is going to be.

It’s gotta be up there. Not the top, but he is getting good dough for sure. They probably also see it as a way to get more tifosi. I’ve never cheered for them, but will now.

 

[TheNinja]

Kind of curious that Ferrari would hire him so late in his career. I wonder what his salary is going to be.

Ya, it's really weird. Why get rid of a 30 year old who was driving very well by all accounts, for an old dude who may only have a year left in him? I guess I can answer my own question by saying it's about the money and sponsorships. But still, makes no sense.

And my poor guy Bottas has no seat this coming year

I hope they promote Yuki to RB's A team with Max.

 

[Yorick the Wiser]

Ya, it's really weird. Why get rid of a 30 year old who was driving very well by all accounts, for an old dude who may only have a year left in him? I guess I can answer my own question by saying it's about the money and sponsorships. But still, makes no sense.

And my poor guy Bottas has no seat this coming year

I hope they promote Yuki to RB's A team with Max.

Looks like Magnussen is done with F1 as well. I'm sure he can get a seat in a sports car of some sort, endurance racing maybe. I'll look for him a LeMans, etc.
Bottas is a highly skilled driver, surprised he has no team.

 

[TheNinja]

Checo out at Red Bull and they are bringing Lawson in ? I'm kind of surprised, unless they want someone that Max is able to sort of push around a bit. Yuki would have made more sense. There were some good drivers last year as well that just had slow cars.

 

[rearnakedchoke]

I was honestly more impressed with Lawson than yuki. Yuki still makes too many mistakes.

 

[TheNinja]

I was honestly more impressed with Lawson than yuki. Yuki still makes too many mistakes.

I think they were worried about Yukis outbursts or mental capacity.
They should have gotten Bottas. Lawson was probably the most logical choice. Young guy who won’t ruffle max feathers.

 

[fica]

I am out of current goings in f1 did max win championship

 

[TheNinja]

I am out of current goings in f1 did max win championship

Yup. But Perez stunk up the second 2/3 of the season and McLaren won constructors.