[jeevan007]

Sebastian Vettel has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not take part in Bahrain Grand Prix. He will be replaced by the team’s reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg.

[akash_v12]

Join the official T-BHP F1 Fantasy league.

Use code: a8a051c8b5
Link: https://fantasy.formula1.com/app/#/league/361978

[iamahunter]

Originally Posted by akash_v12

Join the official T-BHP F1 Fantasy league.

Use code: a8a051c8b5
Link: https://fantasy.formula1.com/app/#/league/361978

Was searching for this, wondering how come team-bhp is not on the Fantasy league.
Thanks Akash, hope many will join in, currently 9 teams only (including my 3 teams!)

[cule1899_bhp]

Originally Posted by iamahunter

wondering how come team-bhp is not on the Fantasy league.

I was wondering the same, came across this thread although I'm quite late to the party.

I don't regularly keep tabs over the teams though, just create a team at the start of the season and only visit again when I across something that reminds me that I have created one. Although I'm not into fantasy teams, last year I created just to see what it is and how it works. But I think being in a T-BHP league would be fun.

[Hatari]

A rather fast and unexpected developing story is Zak Brown calling out Ricciardo on his performances, clearly laying a foundation to sack him.
He has also made clear there are exit clauses on the contract.

This is quite uncharacteristic of the normally encouraging team boss.

Its been more than a year and frankly Daniel has been struggling. Wonder who they are earmarking replace him.

[attinder]

It is sad to see Ricciardo struggle but I wonder who will replace him. Perhaps a pay-driver who will bring funds.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by attinder

It is sad to see Ricciardo struggle but I wonder who will replace him. Perhaps a pay-driver who will bring funds.

Plenty of young drivers are waiting in the paddock. This year there is absolutely no dearth of good young drivers making the jump.

There’s also a certain Pierre Gasly who can absolutely give Lando a run for his money in the next seat. Those two would make a superb pairing.

[ninjatalli]

Originally Posted by attinder

It is sad to see Ricciardo struggle but I wonder who will replace him. Perhaps a pay-driver who will bring funds.

Honestly Ricciardo lost his mojo when he jumped ship from Red Bull at end of 2018 when Verstappen was showing signs he was doing better than him, although he has given BS reasons for the exit. And then he has never got comfortable with the cars of the next two teams he's been with till except last year. But unfortunately for him, he's got a stellar team mate in Norris who is probably giving him a clear Deja-vu situation from his 2018 days. Unless he pulls up his socks, definitely his seat is going to go to better and younger drivers for sure.

[Hatari]

Originally Posted by attinder

It is sad to see Ricciardo struggle but I wonder who will replace him. Perhaps a pay-driver who will bring funds.

McLaren dont need the money, especially now with the budget cap.
Gasly would be a good option, now with Perez confirmed at Red Bull.

[Turbohead]

Sergio Perez getting a 2 year extension is another reminder that everyone is built different. At 32 years of age, he seems to be at his best form ever which is a stark contrast to Daniel Ricciardo who's also about the same age.

Next, I'd like Gasly to make a move to McLaren and compete with Lando. Hoping for McLaren to be the dark horse in the constructor's championship.

[Foxtrot109649]

I am still not sure but if Ferrari wants to bring the fight to Redbull Mattia needs to clearly define the team's preferred driver, I feel somehow Charles is losing the battle to Redbull because Sainz has not yet stepped to the plate and delivered. We all know that Ferrari this year has managed to produce a championship-winning car, if they want to beat Redbull I think strat will be critical and Carlos needs to step up and help Charles win this battle, it's very clear that Charles is superior in a championship-winning car and the way Max and Sergio are stepping up, it's about time Carlos does the same for Ferrari or else a 2on1 battle will be more than what Ferrari can wish for at this stage! Let's get real Charles is better when it comes to the quality and race pace as compared to Carlos, I am sure Carlos's time will come but Ferrari needs Carlos to step up and play the team game just like what Sergio did for max last year or else they risk of losing even the constructors, I still feel Redbull has a better shot at the championship this year, and if Ferrari wants to start winning they need Carlos to perform more than ever and be a wingman for Charles or else Mercedes will keep on sharing the points with Redbull.

[anay3000]

In Carlos's interview on the F1 youtube channel, he had mentioned that he needs a car with firm rear grip, and he can make it turn, so an understeering car.
This year's Ferrari is not an understeering car. From what I understand, it is an oversteering machine, which is a bit harder on its tyres than most of its direct competitors. Thus, Carlos is not very confident in it during turns, and has to drive using techniques out of his comfort zone. This is causing a lot of overdriving and related mistakes.

This is sort of similar to Ricciardo's struggles at Mclaren, wherein Lando is quite happy with the way the car handles, but Ricciardo can't work with it. Even Magnussen scored points in the Haas, and Mick isn't even close.

I am not a Carlos Sainz Jr fanboy, but I feel for the guy. Being a Tifoso myself, I want Carlos to pull it together and work with the team, but the reality is quite different, especially with the current Ground Effect based cars.

[iamahunter]

What's with the rules changes and Mercedes.

Why is even Toto cribbing about the car bouncing? Can't they fix their car?

If the new rules are making the car bounce so badly, why aren't the RB, AM, Alpha, Alfa, Williams car bouncing so much?

Seems like a pure lobbying attempt by Toto to get the rules change in their favor! Mercedes are probably running out of budget and unable to fix the bouncing without sacrificing the speed. So they are sacrificing their drivers to convince the FIA to introduce a minimum ride height.

Just because one team is unable to make a proper car, should the FIA make changes to the rules?

Every-time his team is in trouble, he points fingers to the FIA and tries to make changes, we have seen this last year with Michael Masi as well.

[VICTOR-MIKE]

Originally Posted by iamahunter

Seems like a pure lobbying attempt by Toto to get the rules change in their favor! Mercedes are probably running out of budget and unable to fix the bouncing without sacrificing the speed. So they are sacrificing their drivers to convince the FIA to introduce a minimum ride height.

It may probably be true

[Hatari]

Good move by the FIA with this new technical directive on porpoising.
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/06...sts-of-safety/

Very logically done, whereby it is designed to affect the cars that were suffering the most, and not the ones who had it under control.

Mercedes ran their car lower than the Red Bull in Baku and their drivers suffered the most.