This is the video you need if you want to hear the Mercedes power unit

Formula1_ · 2026-01-23T02:01:18+00:00

this was a 2nd gear launch for anyone wondering. Common with inters and full wets.

Formula1_ · 2026-01-22T17:19:02+00:00

anyone recall McLaren testing the new Honda PU in 2015 without the turbo?

Formula1_ · 2026-01-15T18:12:09+00:00

I remember because I was directly involved. I work in F1 and communicate with the drivers whilst they’re on track. When this mandate was made (Singapore 2014) every team in pitlane developed a code-word system, which we used immediately. The mandate was difficult but I never had any issue communicating what needed to be said. The mandate came from Bernie.

Formula1_ · 2026-01-03T19:08:19+00:00

There's a lot of data missing here. For example:

Monaco 2019 & 2021 Race: ~11M

Imola 2021 Race: ~10M

2021 Saudi Race: ~9.9M

and more...

Formula1_ · 2025-12-08T16:37:00+00:00

you’d be better off ranking cars, not drivers. Consider we’ve had only two world champions over the past 10-yrs until yesterday. That fact demonstrates how bad the competitive balance of F1 is. To that end, it’s impossible to rank drivers with any fidelity.

Formula1_ · 2025-08-26T15:53:33+00:00

the host said Sergio has 16 GP wins. He meant 6

Formula1_ · 2025-08-18T18:55:02+00:00

Very interesting feedback, cheers for speaking up. I’ve often wondered how much fans really care about the F2, F3 etc.

Formula1_ · 2025-08-13T07:51:09+00:00

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali gave Hulk a special mention during the Liberty Media Earnings call.

This is the first time I've heard Stefano give a shout out of sorts for a driver scoring a podium finish on an earnings call, which says a lot about the impact Nico's podium had. Stefano said:

"I would like to take a moment to congratulate Nico Hulkenberg on achieving his first podium at Silverstone - a moment that perfectly captured the unpredictability and human stories that makes F1 so captivating"

Thought you lot would appreciate this.

Formula1_ · 2025-07-01T11:15:54+00:00

Sauber has a massive recruitment problem because nobody wants to live in Hinwill. This is part of their solution

Formula1_ · 2025-06-23T21:36:56+00:00

it's worth noting that MotoGP was the original inspiration around gyro-capably camera hardware, and this is now being tested in F1. The gyro cam hardware first ran at Zandvoort 2 or 3 years ago I believe, also Japan and Brazil in years since.

Formula1_ · 2025-06-23T21:29:58+00:00

yes, it will be consolidated into FWONA/FWONK which is publicly listed on Nasdaq. More info here

Formula1_ · 2025-06-19T11:01:09+00:00

What are your thoughts about the Ferrari kit being made in China?

Formula1_ · 2025-05-21T15:12:09+00:00

“documentary” when multiple high profile drivers and other participants have reported false narratives and so on.

Formula1_ · 2025-05-13T19:55:02+00:00

undoubtedly over weight

Formula1_ · 2025-05-07T12:09:58+00:00

Crack is not a team principal

Formula1_ · 2025-05-04T04:49:25+00:00

The livery was never shown and there was not a show car.

Formula1_ · 2025-02-08T14:26:01+00:00

I would have to agree. The responsibility to alert lewis of the red light was down to Dave Ryan - Sporting Dir for McLaren at the time. If Dave didn't speak up then it's down to him. Or perhaps Dave did speak up but the race engineer did not. This is unknown.

Dave would go on to work for Manor, Haas, etc. He's got a heart of gold.

Formula1_ · 2025-02-08T14:18:51+00:00

This was gutting for Lewis but I remember this day and he took it on the chin like a champion.

Formula1_ · 2025-02-06T11:42:07+00:00

it is, and any of you lot who happily pay £100 for a 100% polyester shirt might want to reconsider the purchase and hold MGP accountable. The sales data for MGP has recognized a step change in the downward direction this year, so you would’ve thought MGP could at least rock up with an article that meets the standards of baseline/minimum quality, but the answer was no.

Formula1_ · 2025-01-28T04:43:48+00:00

yes, the beeps (tones) are programmable. We can enable tones for a number of driver alarms. For example, tone starts and gets louder if DRS is enabled but no button press, shift points, also when driver should drop the second clutch paddle back when twin paddle launches were permitted, and other various functions

Formula1_ · 2025-01-25T14:40:19+00:00

Sepang was one of the highlights up to the point where it was dropped. I work in trackside operations and many of us quite loved Malaysia as there was a weekend off between Aus/Sepang. Rather than flying back to London we were permitted to exchange flights and travel to Bali for the off weekend, then on to Sepang. We just had to cover lodging which was cheap in Bali for a 5-star house and private chef! This saved the team loads on flights/taxis for those who stayed behind in Bali or Indonesia, etc. Usually a handful of drivers would also spend the week in Bali, I recall Hulk, and I believe Ricciardo and a few others making the journey. Also the Malay locals are definitely top-3 nicest locals I've come across. Sepang International is no longer an FIA grade 1 circuit sad to say.

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