Formula 1
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@Billy-Tell said in Formula 1:
Lawson not great. But Perez managed to get himself eliminated while in 5th.
RB race pace was slow all weekend. Tsunoda 13th, Lawson 14th (15 cars finished). The sprint was Lawson 16th, Tsunoda 17th. Not much either can do when the pace wasn’t there
@Billy-Tell said in Formula 1:
Lawson not great. But Perez managed to get himself eliminated while in 5th.
RB race pace was slow all weekend. Tsunoda 13th, Lawson 14th (15 cars finished). The sprint was Lawson 16th, Tsunoda 17th. Not much either can do when the pace wasn’t there
Their cars are shit
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Sayonara Perez. Not even 1 lap.
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Lawson screwed by his team who didn’t tighten front left properly:(
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Lawson has done an ok job. Not bad, but not clearly superior to Tsunoda.
I think he needs a full season in RB to show his stuff properly. He doesn’t look like Red Bull quality. Yet.
Rumour mill of Bottas to Red Bull has quieted down, I thought that made a lot of sense. So who knows, fingers crossed for him.
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Lawson has done an ok job. Not bad, but not clearly superior to Tsunoda.
I think he needs a full season in RB to show his stuff properly. He doesn’t look like Red Bull quality. Yet.
Rumour mill of Bottas to Red Bull has quieted down, I thought that made a lot of sense. So who knows, fingers crossed for him.
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@MajorRage said in Formula 1:
Rumour mill of Bottas to Red Bull
Hadn't even heard that, only heard he's likely off to Mercedes.
@MajorRage said in Formula 1:
Rumour mill of Bottas to Red Bull
Hadn't even heard that, only heard he's likely off to Mercedes.
Yeah that’s where it is now. A few weeks ago there was talk.
Be nice if he can stay in f1. Good driver to watch.
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Gasny has been in great form but he’s ex red bull. Sainz would have been another choice. Hope Lawson gets it then we see what he can do in a proper car.
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@Billy-Tell said in Formula 1:
Lawson screwed by his team who didn’t tighten front left properly:(
He was in eighth place at the time. Sounds like he drove a good race
@Billy-Tell said in Formula 1:
Lawson screwed by his team who didn’t tighten front left properly:(
He was in eighth place at the time. Sounds like he drove a good race
Eighth place not having pitted. He was heading for 10 to 14 but had to pit again to bolt tire properly.
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@Machpants said in Formula 1:
Pretty good points
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/motorsport/formula-1/liam-lawson-to-red-bull-being-max-verstappens-teammate-dubbed-hardest-job-in-f1/KNQRW2A2TNCELC3TLSWTCXX4FA/It would be tough. Perez never seemed to come to grips with the car, it seems odd that they don't develop a more neutral car as a base. But opportunities like that don't come around very often. He'll grab it with both hands if offered
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Breaking news: Liam Lawson turns down Red Bull. Says he wants a car that’s “easier to drive”. Multiple other constructors reported to be lining up to sign the prodigious Kiwi talent.
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Breaking news: Liam Lawson turns down Red Bull. Says he wants a car that’s “easier to drive”. Multiple other constructors reported to be lining up to sign the prodigious Kiwi talent.
@Billy-Tell said in Formula 1:
Breaking news: Liam Lawson turns down Red Bull. Says he wants a car that’s “easier to drive”. Multiple other constructors reported to be lining up to sign the prodigious Kiwi talent.
Godammit I traded in my 08 Toyota Auris too early.
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@Machpants said in Formula 1:
Pretty good points
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/motorsport/formula-1/liam-lawson-to-red-bull-being-max-verstappens-teammate-dubbed-hardest-job-in-f1/KNQRW2A2TNCELC3TLSWTCXX4FA/Whilst it is always going to be tough in the same team as Max (he is really quite good), there is also the likelihood that Perez is a bit shit, so hopefully Liam would have his initial results compared more to Perez recent ones, than Max.
Obviously he would have to improve and adapt to the car, but Perez seemed to get worse not better, I'd back Liam to go the other way given his record of winning in new cars very quickly. They also stuck with Perez for 4 years with crap results which likely cost them at least a couple of constructors champs so you would think Liam will get a bit of slack to start.
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Looks pretty good for having a fellow Kiwi in a competitive racing car for 2025
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Looks pretty good for having a fellow Kiwi in a competitive racing car for 2025
@Billy-Tell said in Formula 1:
Looks pretty good for having a fellow Kiwi in a competitive racing car for 2025
Feels like where there is smoke there is fire. Max's dad likes Liam too, said he was the "ideal" team mate for Max. I think it would be a good situation for Liam. They could have a big brother little brother relationship, he should be fast in a better car, but doesn't represent a threat to Max's position (or ego). And Perez has set the bar low
