The Racing Thread

[AWP]

This thread is gonna be wild...

2 years ago I tried to watch Drive to Survive and found it to be utter clown shoes.

This season with all of last year's changes? Ima get bed sores watching that shit in a few weeks when it drops.

RIP Jack Doohan when he doesn't score podiums in his first 4 races.

 

[Blizzard]

Alright, so now I need to find this full interview...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898929173311136141

This appears to be the full interview from 2017/2018, but haven't listened yet:
https://grahambensinger.podbean.com/e/niki-lauda-formula-1-legend/

There's also this revisit of the original -- not sure how they differ:
https://grahambensinger.podbean.com/e/niki-lauda-formula-1-legend-aviation-entrepreneur/

 

[GOTWA]

@AWP F1TV just dropped a new subscription that looks pretty decent. I would get it if I was a tenured employee.

 

[AWP]

3 episodes into DTS and it is kind of a shitshow.

Rawe ceek, everyone.

 

[GOTWA]

@AWP prepare yourself for my bold prediction...

Obviously we're just through quali #1, but if it's any indication of the what the season holds for the constructors...

1st place - Mclaren - Star talent, podium points scorers.
2nd place - Ferarri - Star talent, podium points scorers.
3rd place - Dare I say...Williams? - Two points scores.
4th place - Red Bull - Lawson isn't ready for the big show. Max will 100% be by himself up front.
5th place - Merc - Hampered by the rookie, George will have to fight up front by himself and I don't think he'll be able to do it consistently.
6th place - Racing Bulls - Hampered by the rookie, but could outplace Merc.
7th place - Aston - Alonso has to carry the weight of himself and the rookie.
8th place - Alpine - Gasly has to carry the rookie.
9th place - Haas - Ocon has to carry the rookie in a new car.
10th place - Kick - Just straight trash - They're just on a path to 2026.

 

[AWP]

@AWP prepare yourself for my bold prediction...

Obviously we're just through quali #1, but if it's any indication of the what the season holds for the constructors...

1st place - Mclaren - Star talent, podium points scorers.
2nd place - Ferarri - Star talent, podium points scorers.
3rd place - Dare I say...Williams? - Two points scores.
4th place - Red Bull - Lawson isn't ready for the big show. Max will 100% be by himself up front.
5th place - Merc - Hampered by the rookie, George will have to fight up front by himself and I don't think he'll be able to do it consistently.
6th place - Racing Bulls - Hampered by the rookie, but could outplace Merc.
7th place - Aston - Alonso has to carry the weight of himself and the rookie.
8th place - Alpine - Gasly has to carry the rookie.
9th place - Haas - Ocon has to carry the rookie in a new car.
10th place - Kick - Just straight trash - They're just on a path to 2026.

1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Red Bull
4-6: Mercedes, Williams, and VCarb in any order.
7. Aston
8. Alpine. Jack's already fired. RIP
9. Haas might have a functioning car.
10. 4 zeros on the hood and one behind the wheel

 

[GOTWA]

My anxiety was through the fucking roof. What an opener.

 

[AWP]

I haven't seen a German end this many careers since von Paulus in '43.