F1 2024 - Round 5 - Shanghai, China

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nice that the race was on early. Full run at the rest of the day now.

Yes Sky overall dislike for Max is starting to rub of on him. Before Karun was the only voice with reason along with Brundle put some remakes this season I have noticed he has become less neutral.

Most sane people.

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The safety car line was in a very awkward spot. Neither the car coming out of the pits or the car coming down the straight can see each other so couldn't tell who is in front. It's well explained from 5:16 into this video.

The sky coverage…they are really hoping this move is the dream they want it to be.

It is for the next race.

agreed the f1tv app is great. I used it back before the vpn lockout and much preferred it to sky. There’s no stirring drama like Sky do during the race

Merc only gave him a 2 year deal with the second year being optional - he knows he’s not wanted there long term. He also knows Merc are not the great team they once were, this is the third year they have failed to get on top of the rules - the cars will change very little next year as they will all be focusing on 2026 so Merc will most likely not be fighting for the title in 2025 either. He can see Ferrari are ahead of Merc performance wise so when they come knocking at his door again with bags of money - why wouldn’t he jump ship. A fresh start for the latter part of his career. Crystal fecking ball… 😂

Fully agree on this. And I know this was just one race, but McLaren showed some pace in China, they also improved the most last year, I would have them troubling Red Bull over Ferrari in the longer term. They have shown adaption to these rules and the improvements speak for themselves.

Despite Ferrari getting better, there have been so many false dawns there in the past 10 years, Chandhok is playing this idea that Hamilton will be back in a winning car…despite Ferrari still being so far behind Red Bull. I put forward the idea that he as going there for money in another forum, I was nearly shot for even saying such a thing. The weekend showed that Hamilton still has the speed but lacks the consistency, I don't think that is an unfair assessment of him for the past 2 and a bit years.

Ya, I reckon the car is poor and his motivation is gone. Must be hard to be fair to see the team fail so badly 3 years on the bounce now.

The quality of Lewis Hamilton, or the Sky Sports coverage has nothing to do with the Chinese Grand Prix itself, which is the topic of this thread.

How many of those title wins had party mode etc

Max doesn't have that option but is still so far ahead of the field.