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And Friday is supposed to be a complete washout. Saturday is clear so far, but rain showers and some sunshine on Sunday. It could be a classic!Spa F1 this weekend!
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He's gaining gaining gaining GAINING - but Lando Norris is still 4 seconds back. Wow, what a race Martin, surely Norris catches and passes by the end of the race?
Every.single.race.
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Sunday at Spa in the rain? Someone could go Full Coulthard.
Or full 2021 and do three laps behind the safety car and then red flag it and call it a race. (I know the rules have been changed since then to stop this from happening again)
God, what a farce that was. Only worth it for the comical Russell celebration on the podium whilst Max and Lewis are looking around like TF is going on…
Belgium can have fours seasons in one day so sticking a wet finger in the air on the day could work better than predicting the weather.
Here is the Met Office version https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/u0unzv6ce#?date=2025-07-25
Here is the Met Office version https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/u0unzv6ce#?date=2025-07-25
The only reason those 3 laps took place was to defraud the paying spectators out of a refund. Anyone who thinks anything else is living in cloud cuckoo land.
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Sorry - work has intervened, will get it later!
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The Ring Racer - the rollercoaster at the Nurburgring that sits alongside the start/finish straight is finally being dismantled. I didn't realise how much of a failure it was!
It was built in 2008, intended to open to the public in September 2009. However they had defects in testing which caused explosions and injured 7 people. Then it finally did open on 31st October 2013 and it was open for... 4 days! It closed again on 4th November 2013, and has sat there rusting ever since. Over 12.3m EUR to build, plus 12 years of maintenance to keep the structure standing. Unbelievable.
It was built in 2008, intended to open to the public in September 2009. However they had defects in testing which caused explosions and injured 7 people. Then it finally did open on 31st October 2013 and it was open for... 4 days! It closed again on 4th November 2013, and has sat there rusting ever since. Over 12.3m EUR to build, plus 12 years of maintenance to keep the structure standing. Unbelievable.
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Decent video showing max as half decent guy. Pains me to admit that 
If anyone wants their eyes truly opened to how dodgy Flavio Briatore is, have a read. Warning though, it contains Epstein and Trump content about the accusations too. https://unlimitedhangout.com/2025/07/investigative-series/first-friends-part1/
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Great video. Thanks for sharing....Decent video showing max as half decent guy. Pains me to admit that
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I thought so, you can see both of them love cars and love driving them fast even more!
Fred's contract has been extended.
www.skysports.com
Ferrari extend Fred Vasseur's contract with F1 team principal handed new multi-year deal ahead of Hungarian GP
Frederic Vasseur signs new multi-year deal at Ferrari; Hamilton labelled principal the man to take us back to the top; Vasseur on new deal: Im grateful for the trust Ferrari continues to place in me; watch the Hungarian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday
Sensible decision. Last thing you want going into a regulation change is even more change internally.Fred's contract has been extended.
Ferrari extend Fred Vasseur's contract with F1 team principal handed new multi-year deal ahead of Hungarian GP
Frederic Vasseur signs new multi-year deal at Ferrari; Hamilton labelled principal the man to take us back to the top; Vasseur on new deal: Im grateful for the trust Ferrari continues to place in me; watch the Hungarian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday
Well, it confirms that boat has defo sailed for Horner.