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  • MajorRageM Offline
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    @antipodean max has always hated the bullshit so he’s not the best judge …

    But I agree with him so far!

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    Then there's the concerns the tyres won't be able to get enough temperature into them given the forecast is about 10°

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    So five minutes into free practise one, the session is cancelled because a manhole cover came loose and ruined Sainz's Ferrari.

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    Also Ocon's. So that's two chassis ruined.

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  • BonesB Offline
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    I don't really see how they're going to ensure safety now, there must be hundreds of those fucken things.

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    USA USA USA

    Nov 17, 2023  /  Sport

    Las Vegas GP practice descends into farce after drain covers damage cars

    Las Vegas GP practice descends into farce after drain covers damage cars

    Ferrari were furious at the damage suffered by Carlos Sainz’s car with lengthy delays before second practice began due to circuit safety checks

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    @Bones said in Formula 1:

    I don't really see how they're going to ensure safety now, there must be hundreds of those fucken things.

    I'm guessing they'll go underground into the pipes and weld them all from below.

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    @antipodean said in Formula 1:

    @Bones said in Formula 1:

    I don't really see how they're going to ensure safety now, there must be hundreds of those fucken things.

    I'm guessing they'll go underground into the pipes and weld them all from below.

    Well they've got 80 minutes to do that!

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    @Bones said in Formula 1:

    @antipodean said in Formula 1:

    @Bones said in Formula 1:

    I don't really see how they're going to ensure safety now, there must be hundreds of those fucken things.

    I'm guessing they'll go underground into the pipes and weld them all from below.

    Well they've got 80 minutes to do that!

    If there's a place where money can make things happen, I'd wager it's there!

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    @antipodean crikey when were you last in the states!

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    Second practice due to start at 2am local time.

    One for the fans, this.

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  • antipodeanA Offline
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    Police moving spectators out of the stands. FP2 moved back another half an hour. This is more and more looking like a sham of an event. FIA are going to to have some uncomfortable questions to answer.

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    #288

    Joke.

    10-place grid penalty for Sainz
    Carlos Sainz will take a drop of 10 places for the Las Vegas Grand Prix for exceeding power unit components after hitting the manhole cover on first practice.

    Oof.

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  • BonesB Offline
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    There's been some brilliant moments from Fred and Christian in this coverage so far. Christian talking about how Max doesn't like all the bullshit and just now flicking Ted the bird on camera, Fred dropping the f bombs in the earlier sofa interview.

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    @MajorRage fluffybunnies

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    #291

    @MajorRage said in Formula 1:

    Joke.

    10-place grid penalty for Sainz
    Carlos Sainz will take a drop of 10 places for the Las Vegas Grand Prix for exceeding power unit components after hitting the manhole cover on first practice.

    Oof.

    Nothing in the rules allows them to waive the penalty. Apparently they were looking for a clause that would allow them to

    According to the commentary all teams were approached about waiving the penalty and one team, Mercedes, said no.

    Shitty from Mercedes if that is true. However 2nd place vs 3rd in the constructors is worth a few million. So I guess some criticism for a weekend is worth that

    They need to change the rules for next year

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  • MachpantsM Online
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    America fuck yeah! It doesn't take long for the suing to get going!

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/301011415/formula-one-fans-file-classaction-lawsuit-against-the-las-vegas-grand-prix

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    @Machpants said in Formula 1:

    America fuck yeah! It doesn't take long for the suing to get going!

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/301011415/formula-one-fans-file-classaction-lawsuit-against-the-las-vegas-grand-prix

    They're only suing for 30k so that seems kinda fair to me.

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  • BonesB Offline
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    Sergeant to take advantage of his unbelievable form and position this weekend and cause a multi car clash at lights on.

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    Fun race. Leclerc unlucky (again) with the timing of the safety car.. great pass on the last lap to retake 2nd place

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