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I see you left Audi off as a 2026 engine supplier, which is essentially what Stake is now given they are 100% owned by the German car brand. The fact you believe Andretti "would not add any value nor prestige to F1" seems very shortsighted. Anyone who has watched races in the US would never consider Andretti as a back marker team or compare them to Haas, given they live and breathe auto racing and would invest in the team unlike a Gene Haas, who simply wants to get by and reap the rewards with a minimum of investment. That's a huge difference and one maybe you fail to realize or care to take into consideration. One needs only to look at the recent investment of Andretti in hiring personnel, building a factory, etc. to see they are 100% committed to F1. With the recent growth of F1 outside of Europe, plus the exponential growth & interest with Netflix, it seems the perfect time for a US based team with a storied history of racing (albeit in other categories) to be involved in the premier category of international motor racing. As they say, you reap what you sow and in the last 4 years, F1 has done everything possible for this to happen organically. Liberty Media's recent moves to increase revenue, bring in new sponsors, add new tracks, while keeping storied tracks on the F1 calendar has paid off with the recent good news about the Monaco GP. All in all, progress is good for the sport and as Toto Wolff (previously against Andretti joining) recently said, " I think if a team can add to the championship, particularly if GM decides to come in as a team owner, that is a different story. And as long as....we're growing the popularity of the sport, we're growing the revenue, then no team will be ever against it. So, I'm putting my hope in there."

22-11-2024 20:19

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Everyone should discuss this topic based on the facts. The lack of races in Germany, France and other countries on the Continent are strictly for lack of financial support whether it be from sponsors and/or government subsidies. First and foremost, Formula 1 (Liberty Media) is a business and as such, requires strong financial support for any race on the official calendar. Races are NOT simply "tossed aside for petro dollars and street events". F1 makes decisions based on due diligence and strong financials from all organizers for upcoming events. Nostalgia should not factor into the equation unless it can bring in the required revenue like the revised agreement with the Monaco GP. It's as simple as that. If that means more races in the Americas, Asia, or the Middle East. then so be it. I'd rather have a strong F1 with races across the globe than have increasing doubts about how the calendar will change from year to year because of lack of financial support from nostalgic race venues on the Continent.

19-04-2023 21:48

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After three races in, what do you consider "being exposed"? If you look at qualifying, the facts speak for themselves. Bahrain Q3: Alonso: 1:30.336 Stroll: 1:30.836 Diff: +.500 Saudi Arabia Q3: Alonso: 1:28.730 Stroll: 1:28.945 Diff: +.215 Australia Q3: Alonso: 1:17.139 Stroll: 1:17.308 Diff: +.169 In Bahrain, Stroll was driving on painkillers after wrist surgery, so he had a valid excuse for the larger time gap. But with each subsequent Q3 session, he significantly reduces the gap with Alonso. In the final race results: Bahrain: Alonso 3rd Stroll 6th Saudi Arabia: Alonso 3rd Stroll DNF Australia: Alonso 3rd Stroll: 4th Next time you should be clearer on what you mean, so we can compare everything in a fair manner. But numbers don't lie. Stroll has more points than Russell, Norris, Hulkenberg, Leclerc, Ocon, Piastri, etc., which is a good start to the season. I think Mike Krack, Fallows, et. al. should be very happy with their #2 especially given his injury prior to Bahrain. Saying Stroll "will be exposed (again?) even more" when he is clearly holding his own based on qualifying and race results, is simply not a fair statement based on the facts.

12-04-2023 03:08

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Let's break down your statements on the basis of facts that we have access to and can infer based on other drivers' status on the grid in prior years and today. Has he beaten a teammate? Yes, in fact he finished in final standings ahead of Sirotkin in 2018. Would any other team make him an offer to drive their car? Yes, because if Mazepin, Latifi and others are an example, any mid-field team in need of a paid driver and the financial support that comes with it would offer him a seat based on his prior results. If another owner bought Aston Martin would he be on the team? Again, unless you have a crystal ball, then you can't determine whether another team would or would not offer him a seat. But the fact, he would bring financial assistance would be a huge plus for them to consider. And he's a much better driver than other paid drivers in the last 5-6 years. Will he beat Alonzo (without an accident or technical difficulty). I agree AlonSo is a far superior driver, so there is a low probability. But how many drivers would give up a chance to win an F1 race regardless of whether it was because of another driver's error and/or technical problem? Answer...NONE. Does he have any redeeming qualities that make me want to root for him? This statement has no basis of fact because it is an opinion and fan bias has no bearing on whether he deserves a seat or not. Did he deserve to keep his seat over Sergio Perez? Again, the owner (Stroll) decides who stays and who goes, so our opinions are irrelevant on this point. Plus both drivers are doing well on their respective teams today. Did he do well in the Pink Mercedes? Overall Perez, was far better but he also debuted in 2011 vs Stroll in 2017. Six years is a lifetime in F1. In 2020, Stroll finished the season 11th in the standings ahead of Vettel, Ocon, Hulkenberg, Raikkonen, Kyvat, Giovinazzi, Russell, etc. Not too shabby in the last year of Racing Point.

11-04-2023 23:28

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When Force India was taken over by Stroll and associates, I didn't think his son was worthy of keeping an F1 seat. But now after a few years, he has shown better instincts and appears to have learned to be more patient, reads a race better, displays increased confidence and desire, which is obviously enhanced with a far better AM car than the Force India days. With that said, Lance has a lifetime contract, so he's not going anywhere anytime soon. Regardless of what anyone else thinks about him as a driver, he is IMHO a solid #2. Far better than other similar drivers such as Sirotkin, Latifi, di Resta, Hartley, Vergne, etc. Remains to be seen if he can win a race if Alonso, plus the RBs have mechanicals. But in a similar car to Alonso, he has the equipment to win for the first time. A chance is all anyone can ask for, so let's see if he can take advantage of good luck should it present itself this season.

11-04-2023 16:03

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