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SteveH
03-20-24, 08:54 AM
https://twitter.com/wtf1official/status/1770381883030794283?s=20
SteveH
03-20-24, 10:59 AM
Sainz “expected” to make F1 return at Australian Grand Prix
https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/20/sainz-expected-to-make-f1-return-at-australian-grand-prix/
SteveH
03-20-24, 11:01 AM
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SteveH
03-21-24, 11:30 AM
Fans banned from entering track at Australian Formula One Grand Prix (https://www.drive.com.au/news/fans-banned-from-entering-track-at-australian-formula-one-grand-prix/)


The ban comes after last year’s event ended dangerously, with footage showing race-goers climbing fencing while drivers were still completing cool-down laps at speed.
SteveH
03-21-24, 11:31 AM
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SteveH
03-21-24, 11:35 AM
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SteveH
03-21-24, 11:36 AM
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SteveH
03-21-24, 11:39 AM
Stake is not allowed to advertise its services in Australia. So, Sauber is using their back-up name 'Kick Sauber F1 Team' instead of 'Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber' at Australian Grand Prix. Also no Stake branding on Team kit/suits and Livery.
cameraman
03-21-24, 07:10 PM
That's not stopping @valtteribottas from living his best life:rofl:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4t44PQiTYa/
SteveH
03-21-24, 08:28 PM
Valterri seems to be absolutely at peace where he’s at and enjoying every minute of his life. Unlike his time at Mercedes.
devilmaster
03-21-24, 09:05 PM
That's not stopping @valtteribottas from living his best life:rofl:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4t44PQiTYa/

gotta admit, I have looked into how much it would cost to officially own a ute.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjTOEX-qJB8
SteveH
03-21-24, 09:05 PM
BOTTAS LACKED CONFIDENCE TO STAR IN FUNNY ADS WHILE RACING FOR MERCEDES
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bottas-lacked-confidence-to-star-in-funny-ads-while-racing-for-mercedes/10589463/
SteveH
03-21-24, 11:08 PM
https://x.com/fastestpitstop/status/1770839287178612935?s=46&t=FtBbY0VGTU6tkFPNjgS-pg
SteveH
03-22-24, 05:46 AM
WILLIAMS WITHDRAWS SARGEANT FROM AUSTRALIAN GP AS ALBON GETS HIS F1 CAR
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/albon-takes-over-sargeants-f1-chassis-for-australian-gp-weekend/10589995/
SteveH
03-22-24, 07:57 AM
P1

1 Leclerc Ferrari 1:17.277 152.782 mph
2 Verstappen Red Bull 1:17.658 0.381
3 Sainz Ferrari 1:17.707 0.430
4 Stroll Aston Martin 1:17.822 0.545
5 Alonso Aston Martin 1:17.912 0.635
6 Russell Mercedes 1:17.951 0.674
7 Piastri McLaren 1:18.077 0.800
8 Perez Red Bull 1:18.090 0.813
9 Norris McLaren 1:18.155 0.878
10 Tsunoda RB 1:18.188 0.911
11 Zhou Stake 1:18.421 1.144
12 Ricciardo RB 1:18.534 1.257
13 Sargeant Williams 1:18.578 1.301
14 Bottas Stake 1:18.585 1.308
15 Gasly Alpine 1:18.691 1.414
16 Hulkenberg Haas 1:18.702 1.425
17 Ocon Alpine 1:18.705 1.428
18 Hamilton Mercedes 1:18.834 1.557
19 Magnussen Haas 1:19.275 1.998
cameraman
03-22-24, 07:22 PM
Valtteri was busy...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4y_8fohKpf/
SteveH
03-23-24, 06:26 PM
https://x.com/fastestpitstop/status/1771456289169645637?s=61&t=oFXcsN2wTfApq6UdUB40Qg
SteveH
03-23-24, 10:28 PM
Qualifying gap

https://i.redd.it/vyr1bp8634qc1.jpeg
devilmaster
03-24-24, 12:08 PM
well that was fun now wasn't it...:rofl:
RTKar
03-24-24, 01:11 PM
well that was fun now wasn't it...:rofl:

Definitely, an interesting race, rare mechanical failures shaking things up.:thumbup:
SteveH
03-24-24, 06:23 PM
I miss the randomness of mechanical failures. When CART was at its best, breakdowns were ever present. While it may ultimately be less expensive it creates a less suspenseful race.

That said excellent race for SAI. Ferrari may regret tossing him aside. HAM is in decline. That’s only natural. BTW, LEC’s appendectomy is now scheduled for Wed.