2024 Motorsports Thread

[Yoricks Wisdom]

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.

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

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.

 

[Pittie Petey]

Nascar's season kicks off today and I am excited!

 

[fica]

f2 has very good drivers up and coming ones i will pay attento to swede with bosnian roots he should be in merc or even red bull.when does a f2 start

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

Can't wait.

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

The reconfigure in Australia is something to behold.
Over 71% of the track is at full throttle. The speeds in FPs were
amazing.
Sainz with new team looked good.
Ferrari very quick.
Max with some work to do on that car.
Some newcomers as well.
Excited for a new season!