Danny Ric back on the grid to replace the underperforming Nyck de Vries at Alpha Tauri
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AT as a whole has underperformed. Danny Ric should do better than de Vries, but the team is not good.
How long before the Honey Badger replaces Perez? 
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Ric is back and will drive for AT starting with the Hungry race,
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Perez brings money via sponsorship.
And he is a solid driver.
He brings very little drama to the relationship, which may not be the case with Danny Ric.
Another RB victory. Broke McLarens streak dating back to the 80s.
Danny Ric drove OK. But the AT is a pig.
Danny Ric drove OK. But the AT is a pig.
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So much for Ham pole, he was 4th after turn 1 finished there. Max is so good at the moment. Makes on wonder if the cost cap is hurting teams, so they just have the talent. Danny Ric did well and easy beat his teammate (who has never been that good).
Max on a different planet to the rest of the grid. Great performance from Lando, good from Lewis after a poor start, and Oscar showed that he is capable of holding his own (when not forced off track). Checo was very assertive in moving through the field to redeem his poor start to the weekend, lucky not to be penalised for his second move on the McLaren, good from George to move up from the back. So very unlucky for the Alpines - entirely not their fault that they were taken out by a chain reaction from Zhou’s terrible start. Ferrari shot themselves in the foot for not allowing Carlos with soft tyres past Charles in the initial laps, then a poor pit stop on Charles’ left rear put him down the order just at the wrong time to be in contention. The Aston Martin pairing have lost any fizz that they showed a few races ago. Solid drives from most of the rest of the field - Danny Ric acquitted himself well after being hit from behind and hitting an Alpine which must have compromised his car in some way.
Not the most exciting race, again, but just enough going on in the midfield.
Next race Spa - my bet is that Max will lap the entire field…
Not the most exciting race, again, but just enough going on in the midfield.
Next race Spa - my bet is that Max will lap the entire field…
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One of my favorite tracks this weekend. Love the history of the track and it’s feel of a country drive!
Almost an exciting middle when it started to drizzle.
Max again on a different plane to the rest - solid if unexciting from Sergio and Charles.
Carlos should have a penalty for squeezing Oscar into the wall as he was not in control of his car and didn’t leave a car’s width. George and Lewis went ok with an average car - most of the rest of midfield teams (Aston Martin, Alpine and McLaren) were relatively anonymous In the race. Great overtaking from Alex Abon. Good recovery from Lando. Well done to Yuki for getting the last point.
Carlos should have a penalty for squeezing Oscar into the wall as he was not in control of his car and didn’t leave a car’s width. George and Lewis went ok with an average car - most of the rest of midfield teams (Aston Martin, Alpine and McLaren) were relatively anonymous In the race. Great overtaking from Alex Abon. Good recovery from Lando. Well done to Yuki for getting the last point.
We have just about made it through the summer break. Time to see where Ferrari and Merc are, and if they can challenge RB for a race victory in the second half.
Meanwhile the boys at Ferrari run around like keystone cops and foul things up during the summer break.
I love this races when weather is changing make racing so interesting.
Max untouchible this year I 'm so glad to see Fernando back on podium.
Max untouchible this year I 'm so glad to see Fernando back on podium.
Changing and mixed conditions always produce the best races. It was amusing how the sky sports folks were making a big deal about the pit stop sequence with Perez and Verstappen; as if the 2 are on the same level when it comes to the plan. I think the only way Perez will win a race is if Verstappen has a problem of sorts and Perez is too far ahead to slow him down.
Agree with all.
Almost time for the Italian GP. Perhaps some good fortune will come to Ferrari at the temple.
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My only surprise is that it was for 2 more years. I’m not sure he or the car has what it takes for another championship run. But if anyone can devote the energy to racing it would be him. I would still put him as the number 1 driver on every team except Red Bull. Maybe he’ll drive for Cadillac in 26!
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Max #10 At least Ferrari made work a bit. I saw Carlos and him race in Canada in 2015. Max beat then and continues to do so today. I have wonder if any team can beat Red Bull this year.
Singapore this weekend. For the first time in a while Verstappen wasn’t at the top of either Friday practices.
Maybe the RB streak will finally end. Maybe Ferrari or Merc.
Maybe the RB streak will finally end. Maybe Ferrari or Merc.
Maybe tomorrow we see some interesting race
Great F1 series to watch if you can get Discovery +. It is called "Lucky" and is a trip through the years from Bernie Ecclestones point of view. A good watch, very nostalgic.
