2024 British Grand Prix - Silverstone, July 05 - 07

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SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 18:28
I'm bored and kind of interested in whether y'all think Verstappen should join Mercedes or not. I created a small poll: https://strawpoll.com/6QnMQ75ePne
I couldn't resist the third option. SorryπŸ˜‰

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BosF1 wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 20:21
I couldn't resist the third option. SorryπŸ˜‰
It's there for a reason :P

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BosF1 wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 20:21
SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 18:28
I'm bored and kind of interested in whether y'all think Verstappen should join Mercedes or not. I created a small poll: https://strawpoll.com/6QnMQ75ePne
I couldn't resist the third option. SorryπŸ˜‰
It's winning ...
HuggaWugga !

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Re: 2024 British Grand Prix - Silverstone, July 05 - 07

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SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 18:28
I'm bored and kind of interested in whether y'all think Verstappen should join Mercedes or not. I created a small poll: https://strawpoll.com/6QnMQ75ePne
Well, are you asking from my perspective or from Verstappen's?

For me of course he should join Mercedes, I want to see if he would dominate Russell, how he would work with Toto, who RedBull would get to replace him, it would make the season more interesting.

But for Max? Why would he leave a winning team and join a struggling one? Surely the chances are still that RBR will have a better car next year compared to Mercedes.

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terefere wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 08:49
SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 18:28
I'm bored and kind of interested in whether y'all think Verstappen should join Mercedes or not. I created a small poll: https://strawpoll.com/6QnMQ75ePne
Well, are you asking from my perspective or from Verstappen's?

For me of course he should join Mercedes, I want to see if he would dominate Russell, how he would work with Toto, who RedBull would get to replace him, it would make the season more interesting.

But for Max? Why would he leave a winning team and join a struggling one? Surely the chances are still that RBR will have a better car next year compared to Mercedes.
From Max' perspective. He might have to sacrifice '25 in order to gamble on '26. With Red Bull there are big risks for '26, first time engine builder and no more Newey. Mercedes seems like a safer option for '26, but he might not be able to join in '26 (or '27) if he declines Toto's current offer.

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SirBastianVettel wrote:
terefere wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 08:49
SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 18:28
I'm bored and kind of interested in whether y'all think Verstappen should join Mercedes or not. I created a small poll: https://strawpoll.com/6QnMQ75ePne
Well, are you asking from my perspective or from Verstappen's?

For me of course he should join Mercedes, I want to see if he would dominate Russell, how he would work with Toto, who RedBull would get to replace him, it would make the season more interesting.

But for Max? Why would he leave a winning team and join a struggling one? Surely the chances are still that RBR will have a better car next year compared to Mercedes.
From Max' perspective. He might have to sacrifice '25 in order to gamble on '26. With Red Bull there are big risks for '26, first time engine builder and no more Newey. Mercedes seems like a safer option for '26, but he might not be able to join in '26 (or '27) if he declines Toto's current offer.
What if it's Ferrari that will be dominant in '26? Then there isn't even a point in switching to Merc before '26. The safest and smartest move would be to remain at Red Bull.

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Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 09:01
What if it's Ferrari that will be dominant in '26? Then there isn't even a point in switching to Merc before '26. The safest and smartest move would be to remain at Red Bull.
Ferrari would have been an excellent option as wel for Verstappen to gamble on, but Lewis ruined that option. I personally don't see Red Bull doing too well in '26. Honestly I'm not even sure if they'll be dominant in '25. Teams are catching up fast and from what I hear/read '26 will be an engine formula. The two most likely manufacturers to nail the engine regulation are Mercedes and Ferrari imo.

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SirBastianVettel wrote:
Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 09:01
What if it's Ferrari that will be dominant in '26? Then there isn't even a point in switching to Merc before '26. The safest and smartest move would be to remain at Red Bull.
Ferrari would have been an excellent option as wel for Verstappen to gamble on, but Lewis ruined that option. I personally don't see Red Bull doing too well in '26. Honestly I'm not even sure if they'll be dominant in '25. Teams are catching up fast and from what I hear/read '26 will be an engine formula. The two most likely manufacturers to nail the engine regulation are Mercedes and Ferrari imo.
Max has spoken about driving for Ferrari in the future. If Ferrari were to become dominant or one of the top teams with the new regs, Max's best move would be to join Ferrari in 2027 and for Hamilton to retire.

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Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 09:14
Max has spoken about driving for Ferrari in the future. If Ferrari were to become dominant or one of the top teams with the new regs, Max's best move would be to join Ferrari in 2027 and for Hamilton to retire.
If Ferrari wants to replace Lewis or Leclerc with Verstappen that is. A lot will depend on Lewis' performance next two seasons.

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SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 08:53
terefere wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 08:49
SirBastianVettel wrote: ↑
04 Jul 2024, 18:28
I'm bored and kind of interested in whether y'all think Verstappen should join Mercedes or not. I created a small poll: https://strawpoll.com/6QnMQ75ePne
Well, are you asking from my perspective or from Verstappen's?

For me of course he should join Mercedes, I want to see if he would dominate Russell, how he would work with Toto, who RedBull would get to replace him, it would make the season more interesting.

But for Max? Why would he leave a winning team and join a struggling one? Surely the chances are still that RBR will have a better car next year compared to Mercedes.
From Max' perspective. He might have to sacrifice '25 in order to gamble on '26. With Red Bull there are big risks for '26, first time engine builder and no more Newey. Mercedes seems like a safer option for '26, but he might not be able to join in '26 (or '27) if he declines Toto's current offer.
It would also do more for his reputation if he switched teams and becomes the dominant driver in another team. Even if that team does not create the fastest car.

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Re: 2024 British Grand Prix - Silverstone, July 05 - 07

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Go to the silly season thread, please. Race thread here.
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hollus wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 11:45
Go to the silly season thread, please. Race thread here.
Didn't know that existed, silly of me #-o

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Which weather forecast app or website is generally good to use for UK weather predictions?

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BosF1 wrote: ↑
05 Jul 2024, 11:55
Which weather forecast app or website is generally good to use for UK weather predictions?
Weather model with good accuracy

https://www.meteociel.fr/modeles/wrfnmm ... de=1&map=5


Rain radar map showing live rain. Use NN12 8TN. As the postcode for the track


https://www.netweather.tv/live-weather/ ... e_vignette
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