2022 F1 news/rumours

[Greig]

Santader sponsor Ferrari not Carlos.

[Gilles]

Santader sponsor Ferrari not Carlos.

However, they sponsor Ferrari when a Spanish driver is there
And Sylverstone as the Austria were races (sprint race at least) where the willingness to make Carlos pass in front of Charles was clearly visible

[nani_s23]

Mercedes has halved the gap at the start of the season vis-à-vis Ferrari and Red Bull. The German PU was the most penalized by the height of the Red Bull Ring. After the summer break, Phase 3 of the PU will arrive with good earnings

@Formula1uno

[Greig]

However, they sponsor Ferrari when a Spanish driver is there
And Sylverstone as the Austria were races (sprint race at least) where the willingness to make Carlos pass in front of Charles was clearly visible

Apart from telling Carlos to move over for Charles.....

[nani_s23]

#AMus reports that Red Bull are trying to bring their next upgrade to Paul Ricard, but it is not certain yet whether everything will be ready in time.

[Brembo]

However, they sponsor Ferrari when a Spanish driver is there
And Sylverstone as the Austria were races (sprint race at least) where the willingness to make Carlos pass in front of Charles was clearly visible

Did Austria 2002 bother you as much? Stop Rubenizing Carlos. He may very well be the WDC if left to race in peace!!

[RossTheBoss]

#AMus reports that Red Bull are trying to bring their next upgrade to Paul Ricard, but it is not certain yet whether everything will be ready in time.

Either Red Bull are running a setup in preparation for the TD coming in Spa, or their updates sent them backwards.

Ferrari's Silverstone package was a huge step forward like Mercedes was for them last year (and this year). It should be competitive at Paul Ricard and Hungary. Straight line speed is good and the cornering advantage is back.

[Gilles]

Apart from telling Carlos to move over for Charles.....

That’s true, but to say that had no chance of impacting the result, while leaving Leclerc alone with old hard tires was sure to cause him to lose
Saying something is one thing, acts (or not to act) is another much more important thing

[Gilles]

Did Austria 2002 bother you as much? Stop Rubenizing Carlos. He may very well be the WDC if left to race in peace!!

Hahaha!
Button K1 vs tires management... and miss overtaking
It’d be funny if it didn’t hurt the team
Repeating your mantra has never had any effect other than to convince you alone

[stefa]

Hahaha!
Button K1 vs tires management... and miss overtaking
It’d be funny if it didn’t hurt the team
Repeating your mantra has never had any effect other than to convince you alone

Gilles, why bothering answering? You a just feeding THE TROLL! Put him on ignore list and job done!

[Gilles]

Gilles, why bothering answering? You a just feeding THE TROLL! Put him on ignore list and job done!

You're right mate

[Brembo]

Gilles, why bothering answering? You a just feeding THE TROLL! Put him on ignore list and job done!

By you two Trolls replacing Lewis with Carlos on your hate the driver list is TROLLING! at it's worse! Ferrari now has 2!!! great drivers. Get used to it. Santander $$$ @ Ferrari is a much needed great accomplishment if in fact Carlos has anything to do with it. Sfeta were you trying to say to adjust feeding or are just feeding? It's hrad tue undrestadn.

[Gilles]

From formula_statanalysis

[458 Italia]

You're right mate

I feel much better after following the above advice!

[Cavallino]

From formula_statanalysis
https://i.redd.it/04ovzqb7w4b91.jpg

i'm surprised by Merc. And we're also not as bad as Dr. Death Marko would have you believe.

[Gilles]

Marko is a master of lies and manipulation
He spent the winter saying that Sainz had demistifie Leclerc and that he could be champion
We can see the reality on the track...
The interesting thing is that it is possible to identify what he fears
We also have a Full Troll on this forum, saying the same and also lying, but unlike Marko we can’t discern the interest he may have to say all these stupid things
If he is not Marko himself, he shoulld be an irrational case

[Toothlessrage*]

Marko is a master of lies and manipulation
He spent the winter saying that Sainz had demistifie Leclerc and that he could be champion
We can see the results on the track...
The interesting thing is that it is possible to identify what he fears
We also have a Full Troll on this forum, saying the same and also lying, but unlike Marko we can’t discern the interest he may have to say all these stupid things
If he is not Marko himself, he shoulld be an irrational case

I agree!
Marko is unbearable.

[RossTheBoss]

While there's been focus on Red Bull's development path, it is astonishing nobody has asked how it is possible for Mercedes to afford to develop like they have.

Two major sidepod designs, four floors, four rear wings, three front wings, two radiators, new front suspension, new rear suspension, and they're rumored to be bringing more upgrades after the summer break, including a PU3 and ERS.

No way are they not just spending whatever and ignoring the budget. Ferrari and everyone else should just ignore the cap. Clearly, it means nothing and will not be enforced.

[paolo lalli]

Toto and mercedes always manipulate the weak FIA they will do anything to get mercedes back into the pointy end of the races and winning again.Sore loosers who have been out developed with the new era.

[Riccardog]

Wolff: ‘Many team bosses that are one-trick ponies’

YES tonto, YOU ARE!!!!

[ferrari1.8t]

Toto and mercedes always manipulate the weak FIA they will do anything to get mercedes back into the pointy end of the races and winning again.Sore loosers who have been out developed with the new era.

Its disgusting that the FIA continue to work behind the scenes with the crook Toto to make sure Hamilton and Mercedes are competitive. Every one of their championships is fake and tainted. Its unbelievable that they can start winning races and the crybaby might have a shot at another title because of Toto-FIA corruption.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...nges/10341540/

A number of teams are especially fearful that the scope of the floor changes being introduced by the FIA are playing in to rival Mercedes’ hands – and the tweaks both this season and for 2023 are being framed in such a way that they could benefit the German car manufacturer.

There are also concerns that Mercedes has over-egged the porpoising problems that it has struggled to get on top of just so the FIA is forced to step in and change the rules.

One team boss said: “The changes are so extreme for 2023 because Mercedes claim that they have found 40% more downforce for next year, so they have urged the FIA to act. If Mercedes have genuinely done that, then you may as well hand them the world championship now.”

[ferrari1.8t]

While there's been focus on Red Bull's development path, it is astonishing nobody has asked how it is possible for Mercedes to afford to develop like they have.

Two major sidepod designs, four floors, four rear wings, three front wings, two radiators, new front suspension, new rear suspension, and they're rumored to be bringing more upgrades after the summer break, including a PU3 and ERS.

No way are they not just spending whatever and ignoring the budget. Ferrari and everyone else should just ignore the cap. Clearly, it means nothing and will not be enforced.

It is easy to do whatever you want when the FIA is in your back pocket. Rules dont apply to merc and never have. Rules only get created or altered to help them....

[JPZ]

Its disgusting that the FIA continue to work behind the scenes with the crook Toto to make sure Hamilton and Mercedes are competitive. Every one of their championships is fake and tainted. Its unbelievable that they can start winning races and the crybaby might have a shot at another title because of Toto-FIA corruption.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...nges/10341540/

A number of teams are especially fearful that the scope of the floor changes being introduced by the FIA are playing in to rival Mercedes’ hands – and the tweaks both this season and for 2023 are being framed in such a way that they could benefit the German car manufacturer.

There are also concerns that Mercedes has over-egged the porpoising problems that it has struggled to get on top of just so the FIA is forced to step in and change the rules.

One team boss said: “The changes are so extreme for 2023 because Mercedes claim that they have found 40% more downforce for next year, so they have urged the FIA to act. If Mercedes have genuinely done that, then you may as well hand them the world championship now.”

It's astonishing how much say and influence Mercedes have in F1. It's getting ridiculous now.

If this goes ahead, they've basically had the rules redrawn to their own benefit, despite opposition from Red Bull and Ferrari.

[nani_s23]

It's astonishing how much say and influence Mercedes have in F1. It's getting ridiculous now.

If this goes ahead, they've basically had the rules redrawn to their own benefit, despite opposition from Red Bull and Ferrari.

Reply from Matia Binotto

There is no reason to classify it as a safety problem. Most teams have the bouncing under control. Fixed limits will be set for the race in Spa anyway. If the cars comply with the spec, they should also be safe.
And if there is no safety argument, the normal voting process must be followed when changing the rules."

Binotto also said that the new floor rules would be protested if they were pushed through so easily with the safety argument.

The FIA does not have to prove that it is a safety issue. However, in a civil court, it could be proved that safety is not at risk in this case.

expects a compromise that will reduce the bouncing issues but will also not lead to the 2023 car being completely changed. But time is running out. The new floor rules are on the agenda for a fax voting by the FIA World Council on 2 August.

[FerrariF60]

It's astonishing how much say and influence Mercedes have in F1. It's getting ridiculous now.

If this goes ahead, they've basically had the rules redrawn to their own benefit, despite opposition from Red Bull and Ferrari.

and ALL THIS, because Merc can't design a car properly without bouncing like a Kangaroo if their life depended on it, and now they're crying to the MIA....i mean FIA for help....

Ferrari and Red fools were able to design a car with minimal porpoising.....why should these TWO teams suffer due to the INCOMPETENCE from a crappy team called MERC

[ferrari1.8t]

and ALL THIS, because Merc can't design a car properly without bouncing like a Kangaroo if their life depended on it, and now they're crying to the MIA....i mean FIA for help....

Ferrari and Red fools were able to design a car with minimal porpoising.....why should these TWO teams suffer due to the INCOMPETENCE from a crappy team called MERC

I don’t think it is about the bouncing, they lied and made their bouncing seem worse than it really was to push a rule change that would benefit their car/floor design. The whole situation reeks of corruption. Let’s hope Ferrari finally puts its veto to use…there are many teams on our side with this one.

[ferrari1.8t]

It's astonishing how much say and influence Mercedes have in F1. It's getting ridiculous now.

If this goes ahead, they've basically had the rules redrawn to their own benefit, despite opposition from Red Bull and Ferrari.

Won’t be the first time they’ve have the rules drawn to their benefit…the whole turbo hybrid era was designed for them. Every rule change, tire compound change, td’s, air pressure limits, pit stop timing…all for them and baby Lulu.

[Kyss4k]

We have a veto. We should use it sometimes.

[ferrari1.8t]

Horner speaking facts:

“I think there’s an awful lot of lobbying to change regulations significantly for next year so a certain team can run its car lower and benefit from that concept, which, you know, it’s a very late point in the year to be doing this”

https://www.planetf1.com/news/christ...from-mercedes/

[Greig]

We have a veto. We should use it sometimes.

FIA pushing it as a safety issue....can't veto.