F1 2024 Discussion

Drew0311

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Hulk to Sauber (Audi)
Gotta think the obvious is Bearman in the Haas, wouldn't mind seeing Bottas in the Haas seat (taking Kevin's), but he could also go back to Williams if he doesn't retire.



Please Audi build this man a good car so we can see what he can do. I feel like he is the most talented driver that always has crap for cars in the field.
 

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That's precisely why he moved to Ferrari. Merc wasn't ready to commit to him into the new regulation set and he's betting on the Ferrari power unit for 2026. If he's right, he can get his record 8th championship.

I also wonder if he's one of those guys that just wants to always be challenged? Not that Red Bull isn't always working on improving their cars, but the pressure of Ferrari and not just having an almighty car might help drive him to be even better.
 

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Damn, RB's livery for the weekend is sick. Very Miami.

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He did say on the Beyond the Grid podcast that the biggest disappointments in his career were not working with Lewis, Fernando, and Ferrari. He can absolve 2/3 in one simple move.
 

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Sainz reportedly turned down an Audi offer, very interesting, makes me wonder if he has something else in the works. He has to be eyeing either a Mercedes or Red Bull seat as option 1, but if that doesn't work out where does he land?