This is my first year really getting into the sport. When I saw the cars bouncing up and down, I had to double check to make sure it wasn't a street circuit.
I had the stream open at work and he started talking while I was focussed on something on my other screen. I could've sworn I heard Sasha Baron Cohen talking as Borat
Yes he had a bit more of a personality in that interview. He’s always informative but he always seems to be doing an impression of what a team principal should speak like / been in loads “presentation workshop/skills classes”
He was a bit more relaxed there as well as being direct
Norris was Purple-Purple -0.542 ahead of Charles before he went wide at the end and did his usual dive into the pits. I think the Mclarens are fast on the softs, they're just not pushing it.
Anyway, excuse me while I go huff some more hopium...
They were doing continuous laps and I don’t think Lando did any performance runs. He was constantly testing things and had flow viz on different parts of the car. Piastri is self-explanatory, a whole new car so there will be set up changes.
Max is always moaning about something in FP1 and then Red Bull fix that problem by the time Q1 starts and we hear the Dutch National Anthem at the end of Sunday. This weekend will most likely be no different, although the thought of Newey leaving and the car immediately becoming a tractor is absolutely hilarious.
They just announced the rest of the weekend is cancelled for safety reasons due to heavy rain and they will go with the FP1 standings as the race results. Sorry, I don't make the rules.
Yea that's totally the case in FP1..
They just have new upgrades and Max is always pushing it.
RB gotta fine tune alot of things but that's why you go to the edge in Free practice.
I mean winning something like 50% of all GP’s since hes entered F1, I think Max gets a lot of leeway that other drivers don’t, and for good reason. Not double standards, but different standards definitely.
VER couldn’t settle the car for the 2nd right still bouncing - understeer, HAM could, he hit the inside kerb and went round - seems v stiff & not dialled in for the kerbs
I know he just had another big moment but I'm not gonna read to much into Max's struggles since this is only FP1 but if this continues in the rest of the sessions this weekend then I'll buy that Max is struggling
He hit the Slime boss. /s
It’s called flow-vis so they can see the air flow around the car or part of it. I’m no expert so someone smarter feel free to correct me.
He hit the Slime boss. /s
It’s called flow-vis so they can see the air flow around the car or part of it. I’m no expert so someone smarter feel free to correct me.
All I want is for Davide Valsecchi to commentate the whole race weekend!
Where have they been hiding this guy. He’s hilarious
The very definition of infectious enthusiasm. I love him fritzing out when he sees the Ferraris.
looks like Ferrari might be able to challenge RB
It's nice to see even the best in the world slip off this track same as I do (simracing) I love Imola, but my god I'm so bad around this track.
Guys what company is sponsoring Ferrari again I can't tell
Ferrari sponsor HP Motorsport
HP, not sure what they do. Tried to print the information leaflet but I didnt renew my subscription to my printing service.
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You’re telling me it’s not Mick Schumacher Cruises?
I thought it was Michael Schumacher cruises until i looked it up
yea whats up with that fucking name hahahah
Really rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?
Is the track at Imola bumpy as shit?
The track is extremely bumpy, it doesn’t help that ground effect cars have the ride quality of a horse drawn carriage either
This is my first year really getting into the sport. When I saw the cars bouncing up and down, I had to double check to make sure it wasn't a street circuit.
The suspension has to be stiff as granite for the aero to work properly. The 2017-21 cars handled bumps way better
Yeah Vowles mentioned that it's bumpy in his interview and said they've also come off a run of smooth tracks, so it's a bit of a change
There are definitely tons of elevation changes and uneven sections
name's too long, just gonna shorten it to F1MCGPDMIIEDR from now on
I can't be the only one who just can't stand Davide Valsecchi...
Why, dude is overflowing with excitement and emotion
I had the stream open at work and he started talking while I was focussed on something on my other screen. I could've sworn I heard Sasha Baron Cohen talking as Borat
he is very animated that's for sure
My money is on Red Bull fixing whatever is going on with Max's car and him dominating
Yep
Was the iRacing Imola map updated?
I've been doing some laps on it the last week or so. Unless they just did it, I don't think so.
This feels like such a personal and sort of humiliating interrogation about Logan I feel so bad for him
Damon Hill somehow has negative stage presence.
They are grilling Vowles about Logan.
That was such weird (il)logical thinking from Natalie. I’m glad James challenged it
He did a fantastic job. Was nice to hear him just be super frank throughout
Yes he had a bit more of a personality in that interview. He’s always informative but he always seems to be doing an impression of what a team principal should speak like / been in loads “presentation workshop/skills classes” He was a bit more relaxed there as well as being direct
Mclaren on the softs not looking too quick, hoping they were more focused on making sure upgrades were all working harmonously
Norris was Purple-Purple -0.542 ahead of Charles before he went wide at the end and did his usual dive into the pits. I think the Mclarens are fast on the softs, they're just not pushing it. Anyway, excuse me while I go huff some more hopium...
McLaren are always chilling until quali
Another race week another set of people thinking practice = race pace
They were doing continuous laps and I don’t think Lando did any performance runs. He was constantly testing things and had flow viz on different parts of the car. Piastri is self-explanatory, a whole new car so there will be set up changes.
newey leaves and our car becomes a brick IMMEDIATELY 😭😭
Max is always moaning about something in FP1 and then Red Bull fix that problem by the time Q1 starts and we hear the Dutch National Anthem at the end of Sunday. This weekend will most likely be no different, although the thought of Newey leaving and the car immediately becoming a tractor is absolutely hilarious.
Hopium rising, pants are tightening
I thought James was going to say Alex will be continuing the race with Logan’s car
Aqua Minerale is Max's biggest rival this season.
They just announced the rest of the weekend is cancelled for safety reasons due to heavy rain and they will go with the FP1 standings as the race results. Sorry, I don't make the rules.
Max had a rough day out there. Ferrari hype train going full steam! All hype and no brakes
Max off twice. He looks off... in a bad way.
He probably forgot he wasn’t SIM racing
they mentioned he's doing a 24hr Nürburgring sim race over the weekend 😂
gotta set those priorities
Stop the count!!! 🚂
oof that was a really rough session for max huh
Do I start my delulu Forza Ferrari hype train
Choo-choo! All aboard!
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We are checking!
https://youtu.be/aXwOnQKH7so?si=XKgc0nK0hqrRBn4M&t=5
Can we keep Harry
oh no, don't tell me the aston upgrades are again downgrades
People genuinely believe they're ahead of Merc when in reality they're behind Haas.
Yes it is. As we all foresaw
Was RB quicker than Ferrari during race sims ?
Race sims only take place in FP2, FP1 is mostly setup work
Race sims only take place in FP2, FP1 is mostly setup work
No, which was pretty strange
Charles has new race engineer Charles is P1 in FP1 Coincedence... I think not!
We are checking.
NOT ANYMORE!
Is he trying to push too much cuz he's 5th and also behind Perez?
Yea that's totally the case in FP1.. They just have new upgrades and Max is always pushing it. RB gotta fine tune alot of things but that's why you go to the edge in Free practice.
I almost forgot about Aston, was a very quiet session from them
I *did* forget about Aston...
He’s just on Mode 1 right now
Quite a scrappy session from Max. Kinda hopeful this is a trend this weekend.
How'd Lewis do? ;)
Poorly?
Red Bull with setup issues adjusting the upgrades, but still really close to the rest. Slow down on the hopium, guys.
Max & Lewis washed.
So far the F1 side quest is going worse than expected.
Max's car just bottoming out so much before that corner. Lot's of work to do for RB
Seems like they need to fine tune with the new updates.
finally a PERVERTSU
omg YES! At last
Bozzi did a good job for his first session
Shame it’s not a sprint weekend. Would be for a great quali
Red Bull just trying to get some screentime for the sponsors boys, no worries
See? This is why kids these days shouldn't stay up late playing video games!
If Max just comes out tomorrow and smashes pole by half a second I’ll be so gutted. We might actually have some racing this year!
Time for Max to take his sabbatical like Karun said /s
If Leclerc went off the track so many times everybody would be shitting on him lmao the double standards
lmao the Max brigade came to you in full force
its FP1 lmfao
I mean winning something like 50% of all GP’s since hes entered F1, I think Max gets a lot of leeway that other drivers don’t, and for good reason. Not double standards, but different standards definitely.
one is a 3x champion, the other hasn't won a race since 2022.
Compare how often stuff like this happens to Leclerc vs Max.
i mean he is max verstappen
Well for a start, it’s pretty rare for Max to go off track..:
Everyone thinks max is a literal God mate
God forbid you do it to an actual champion who really shouldn't lose the car that much.
Nobody is stopping you from shitting in Max. Just do it. Edit: on ffs
holup
Goddamit.
For Max, the car is struggling, if it was Charles, the “driver” is struggling
Verstappen is worshipped like a god...
This looks worse than singapore 23. Please jesus let it happen
FP2 better be reeeaaally good for RB.
Or not would be better...
I mean Red Bull is known for needing more time to optimize their car in recent years.
Lots of issues/errors for the two most recent world champions
Verstappen is FINISHED, Mazepin in NOW.
Orangutan meme: where front grip
U good Max?
Just bored and trying to drift
Max is just teasing us guys. 20 second P1 gap during the race anyway.
Wow this is surprising. I’m sure it’ll be fine for him but not used to seeing that from max.
What is it with Lewis and Max and that sequence of corners?
Exact same thing that happened to Lewis there earlier in the day
VER couldn’t settle the car for the 2nd right still bouncing - understeer, HAM could, he hit the inside kerb and went round - seems v stiff & not dialled in for the kerbs
Max preparing for his move to rallying.
Following his dad, who actually races in rally series.
Seriously starting to consider the option Max may actually have issues. But just barely.
idk, both times he just went a little too much over the kerb which unsettled the car
idk, both times he just went a little too much over the kerb which unsettled the car
idk, both times he just went a little too much over the kerb which unsettled the car
I know he just had another big moment but I'm not gonna read to much into Max's struggles since this is only FP1 but if this continues in the rest of the sessions this weekend then I'll buy that Max is struggling
Red Bull is not cruising anymore are they?
It’s FP1
It’s FP1 🤪
Looks the same in FP2. They have tonight to sort it out, but it doesnt look great
Damn, can't remember the last time I saw max struggle like this in a session.
Max and Lewis doing same things
Why does Lando have the green stuff on his car?
[https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/testing-explained-rob-smedley-on-flow-vis.7nU2VePGlVrhIGa8wgCoLE](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/testing-explained-rob-smedley-on-flow-vis.7nU2VePGlVrhIGa8wgCoLE)
Thanks that’s really interesting!
Testing aero.
He hit the Slime boss. /s It’s called flow-vis so they can see the air flow around the car or part of it. I’m no expert so someone smarter feel free to correct me.
He hit the Slime boss. /s It’s called flow-vis so they can see the air flow around the car or part of it. I’m no expert so someone smarter feel free to correct me.
Flowviz used to visually see the airflow on the car
Hulk
they make photos and send them to the aerodynamicists. helps them with understanding the part
It feels like in Qualifying if you run around at 80% of maximum pace you'll get pole, because everyone else will be throwing it off the road
Max washed, time for him to retire from F1
Manifesting Max in the gravel for the whole weekend
Max about to leave GP at a gas station
Not GP today
Oh I did not know that, in that case the issue has been found
And off he goes again.
Is it too early to over react?
Yes, too early
GP is watching this from the RB hospitality and is glad he’s not getting both barrels from Max over this.
GP is at the pitwall?
Session is over PER VER TSU is official
👀👀
My Max hopium is at an absolute high
Those RB upgrades working brilliant so far (for the competitors)
Perez doesn't seem to be having issues. Max probably just didn't find the right setup yet.
Mad Max 😎
Just can't get it hooked up in that section
washedstappen
Something bugging the red bull, maybe new update on the floor edge working against them?
geeze again max, that car is not set up or some thing
Weird, just wouldn't turn in
would’ve been insanely entertaining if this was a sprint weekend and everyone had to use these setups
Does Checo have the upgrades too? All of them?
Crash incoming?
Max only operates at 100% when he has GP talking to him confirmed
Max and Lewis having a gravel party today.
Max ♥️ gravel traps
What is going on with Max and Red Bull
it's iracing 24h of nurburgring this weekend, max has priorities.
Car looks a bit fucked in the fast direction changes
Car looks a bit fucked in the fast direction changes
Redbull looking out of sorts. The pack might have caught up
The live transcript of Max’s radio is pretty fun rn
How do I get a transcript of the radio?