2022 Formula 1 Season Paddock

Herta? Why not?

https://twitter.com/planet_f1/status/1446748265353990146?lang=en

Heard more rumblings of Helmut looking at him to replace Gasly if Pierre heads to Alpine. Can't make this stuff up!

 

Eh, I wasn't super impressed with Gio. In Zhou's first year, he has already scored more points than Gio did in either 2020 and 2021. Besides maybe Latifi, I can't really think of another driver more deserving to get cut; and Giovinazzi can't bring the money Williams needs that Latifi can.

 

I agree that Zhou is doing a good job. Not sure that Giovinazzi going to Haas will have an impact on his seat. What connection did I miss there?

 

Nothing. I'm just saying of the 2021 drivers that made it to 2022, I can't really think of any seats that Gio should be in instead. The closest argument I could see is Latifi and Yuki. Gio can't take Latifi's seat because Latifi brings serious money to Williams. Gio doesn't seem to really be a stronger driver than Yuki, so why would Alpha Tauri take the risk; and could they have successfully poached a Ferrari reserve driver anyways?

 

Pretty good insight into the Alpine screw-up with their drivers. It is a shame that Oscar is getting crap for this.
https://thejudge13.com/2022/08/30/driver-claims-alpine-played-games-with-piastri/

 

A little fun...

https://twitter.com/JessMcF1/status/1564336662855008258?s=20&t=S40cjp4eWsP-zpFxvAxc9g

 

thats why Giovinacci will be at Haas , because he is a Ferrari driver

 

I hope not. I 100% think Mick is a better driver than Gio. Mick also brings in some sponsorship dollars that Haas probably needs.

 

Love when people complain about new people finding out about an awesome sport they’ve known about longer. Humans are so dense.

it’s same when someone finds a good new restaurant. Then later heard someone else just found it and likes it. Instead of saying. Awesome! They have to say, ughhh. I found it first and have eaten there for xx years. Blah blah. You’re not cooler. This isn’t elementary school. No one cares you heard of it or found it earlier than someone else.

 

I care....and they are cooler.

 

who cares

 

Zandvoort to trial "fake" gravel trap edge in effort to avoid red flags for gravel on the track

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/e...-trap-solution-for-f1s-dutch-gp/10361014/amp/

 

I read that earlier today. Did you see that they say it affords little traction so the drivers will not "use it". Can't imagine that they will not rubber that in during practice but maybe it is some new space-aged material that sheds rubber? It will be interesting.

 

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Wonder if it will cause tire damage or slipping? INteresting to see how the cars react to it. If they get on it.

 

I think they will go down there , especially on Friday but if it affords less grip than the track surface they will not get an advantage so its basically there to keep the race running and not have to deal with the issue of gravel being pulled up onto the track

 

From what I understand, the fake gravel trap is very smooth on a microscopic level yet bumpy on a macro level. This makes it difficult to create grip and pretty resistant to rubbering in - at least over the course of a race.

 

WTF , I thought we were bros

 

This will only work if it’s as slippery as Hockenheims drag strip in the rain

 

IBTL