Formula 1 Talk

[ColonelAdama]

You think he is going to do much better than Yuki? I dont dislike Ric, more just neutral. Based on what he did at Alpine and especially Mclaren I'd be surprised if he could even hang with Perez, and not coming close to Max.

Hard to tell what his pace in the AT will be, but experience is worth a lot in the sport. They need an experienced driver to help develop the car. If a driver is too much of a rookie to provide feedback on the car, there's no progress.

I suspect Redbull is getting Danny warmed up for Checo's seat in 2024.

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[Dannyvandelft]

You think he is going to do much better than Yuki? I dont dislike Ric, more just neutral. Based on what he did at Alpine and especially Mclaren I'd be surprised if he could even hang with Perez, and not coming close to Max.

I don't know, but I just read his best lap from today would've put him P2 next to Max in qualifying. So that's something.

But, it wasn't known what compound tire he was on. Since the British GP used the 3 hardest compounds, it could've been a faster tire. But still, that's impressive when you haven't sat in a car in 8 months or so.

 

[BadOne]

I don't know, but I just read his best lap from today would've put him P2 next to Max in qualifying. So that's something.

But, it wasn't known what compound tire he was on. Since the British GP used the 3 hardest compounds, it could've been a faster tire. But still, that's impressive when you haven't sat in a car in 8 months or so.

And supposedly the car wasn't setup for qualy performance either. So likely just a neutral setup or whatever they thought might be best to test the tire's performance on.

I haven't read anything on what will happen to Nyck though. Is he going to be moved to a reserve driver roll or just given the boot entirely?

Either way, glad to see Ric back in a racing seat. Looking forward to seeing Ric and Yuki content!

 

[Killswitch24]

I'm happy to see Daniel back on the grid. My 9yo son was a little upset, saying "they didn't give nyck a chance..." lol.

 

[Dannyvandelft]

It is harsh on Nyck, but this is the big leagues. You either perform. Or you're out. He's an F2 and FE Champion, and he should've been better. It's not like he never raced open wheeled cars before.

 

[Dannyvandelft]

Now the pressure is on Yuki. If Ric beats him straight out the box, he'll be next on the chopping block.

 

[FuzzyRev]

Meanwhile, at Ferrari Race Control...

 

[johnnyskids]

Much like everyone else I’m happy for Ric to be back on the grid. It will be interesting to see quickly he can reacquaint himself to F1 racing. Don’t expect him to out perform Yuki right out of the gate, he has not done much if any sim work with their vehicle. I think these next two races before the break will get him back closer to where he was, then after we should expect him to challenge Yuki for the best driver from that team.

As far as Checo and his seat, I’m not sold on him being close to losing it at the moment. He has built up quite a bit of good will over the past couple of seasons, so if he leaves it’ll likely be his choice.

Last thing, my god it’s nice seeing my McLaren team back at the front. I hope it’s the start of them fighting to get further up the standings and the past two weekends may have convinced Lando to stick around and saved Browns job. Rookie of the year is almost certainly going to Oscar, and we’ll deserved. Might be the best young pair on the grid and if they can get the car right they could be fighting at the front for years.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Meanwhile, at Ferrari Race Control...

I’ve now officially subscribed to this guy

At least Sky is trying to improve by sacking Paul Di Resta aka The Devil Himself

Seriously, it's worth watching RocketPoweredMohawk's entire video catalog just to hear him rip "PUAL" to shreds at every possible opportunity!

Absolutely fantastic explanation on brain worms 🪱 and how reality will never work for some - fast forward 11 mins in to get straight to it - brilliant explanation!!!! Otherwise, watch the whole thing if you haven‘t yet

 

[Dannyvandelft]

The guy is a genius. I binge watched his whole library.

 

[FLtrackdays]

The guy is a genius. I binge watched his whole library.

He certainly doesn’t hold back. Sign me up if he ever starts a podcast

 

[BadOne]

https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...ull-to-take-him-over-perez-for-2025/10496917/

 

[Dannyvandelft]

https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...ull-to-take-him-over-perez-for-2025/10496917/

Let him beat Yuki first, then worry about 2025. So far he hasn't driven a foot in the Alpha Tauri yet.

 

[gixxersixxerman]

https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...ull-to-take-him-over-perez-for-2025/10496917/

DRic needs to worry about beating Yuki before he even needs to worry about next year. These next 2 races if he can’t I wouldn’t hold it against him, but after summer break if he can’t regularly beat Yuki then he can dream about a RB seat because that’s all it’ll be.

 

[FLtrackdays]

https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...ull-to-take-him-over-perez-for-2025/10496917/

I saw that too. 1st thought, of course he gunning for it. He shouldn’t be driving (applying for the position) if he doesn’t believe he‘s capable. I personally don’t think he’ll be able to consistently outdrive Yuki. I‘d love to be wrong.

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