F1 F1 2024 thread

[Aussie pie]

It’s also about having a Driver to represent that country

Take Checho out and who goes in from Mexico? That’s a big market to lose

Had DR stayed Australia would have had Oscar and Doohan out of 20 drivers

Totally disagree, it’s not about representing the country it’s money. If it was about countries then Brazil would have a full time driver every year and the Brit’s 1. Italy would be represented etc. it’s about who brings the cash. Being European based lots of Brit’s get a drive even though they shouldn’t. Next season even more Brit’s and let’s face it Bearman has stunk up F2 this season yet gets a seat.

 

[Gunf]

Seen this stat floating around and if true i just have no words...

Sergio Perez has been responsible for 50% of Red Bull's Q1 eliminations over the past 10 seasons yet he's only been with the team since 2021. Q1 eliminations for Red Bull since 2015: Sergio Perez - 10, All other Red Bull drivers - 10

 

[Pugz89]

Mexico is part of North America. Just saying...

Now, if you'd said Latin America...

My bad. That's what I meant. More the demographic, rather than specific location.

 

[Not Important]

 

[Gunf]

Should have been approved a long time ago

 

[Gasometer]

Totally disagree, it’s not about representing the country it’s money. If it was about countries then Brazil would have a full time driver every year and the Brit’s 1. Italy would be represented etc. it’s about who brings the cash. Being European based lots of Brit’s get a drive even though they shouldn’t. Next season even more Brit’s and let’s face it Bearman has stunk up F2 this season yet gets a seat.

You don’t think there’s any money coming his way via Mexico being the only driver and the contacts he has to bring $? You are arguing against your original point

Okay whatever

 

[Gasometer]

Here's a magical idea. Let's pick the best 20 drivers and not worry about what country they come from and what $ they have. Might just improve the quality of the product.

Lance Stroll concurs

 

[Pugz89]

Andretti Cadillac was the proposal. Does that mean Cadillac is a go but Andretti isn't?