Motorsport Off Topic Thread

Mr Jack said:
I wonder how much of that difference is reflex speed and how much of it is familiarity with that training exercise? We've seen Gasly do that at the track, and on DtS, many times. It seems to be part of his regularly training programme whereas I doubt the other guy has done it before.
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Makes a massive difference and i've actually just noticed that when Gasly does it, he's looking further down towards the balls.
 
Dup said:
I really don't see the Alonso appeal. I bet he's a right pain to work with and his former McLaren stint was nothing short of embarrassing from them but also him. He's trying so hard to spin a story to stay relevant. It's time he gave up his seat to a much needed rookie in my opinion.
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He's probably, at the age of 42, in the top 3 current F1 drivers. I'd say that is not bad going.

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In fact, even the current F1 grid, voting amongst themselves, have Alonso 3rd behind Verstappen and Hamilton and that's based on 2023 alone....
 
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englishpremier said:
Looks like a fun test. Would love to have a play.

That being said, I believe reaction time to be less relevant than people make out. anticipation and 'feel' is likely a much bigger metric.
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You occasionally find these in arcade machine places and they're definitely good fun to have a go on but good luck getting half his score - it's hard to even see all the lights and remain in a reachable distance of the thing let alone hit them, fair play to the man!
 
Lopéz said:
He's probably, at the age of 42, in the top 3 current F1 drivers. I'd say that is not bad going.

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In fact, even the current F1 grid, voting amongst themselves, have Alonso 3rd behind Verstappen and Hamilton and that's based on 2023 alone....
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Definitely. For me it's something like: (raw speed)

Lewis and Max
Alonso
Sainz, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri, Russell, ??
The others
Formula 2 backmarkers
Stroll and Sargeant
 
Right, there has been more information leaked or created, something about images, messages and making it go away.

Any how I’m sure you’ll all be able to find the details somewhere, it’s from the Dutch telegraph again which is a tabloid but not as bad as some of ours.
 
Slam62 said:
Right, there has been more information leaked or created, something about images, messages and making it go away.

Any how I’m sure you’ll all be able to find the details somewhere, it’s from the Dutch telegraph again which is a tabloid but not as bad as some of ours.
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There's no reason not to link to those sources is there?



I wonder if those who were defending him so vehemently last week will eat humble pie now.

TL: DR - Horner sent employee sexually explicit material. Employee complained in December. Horner offered $650k settlement, they have refused and have started legal action.
 
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Slam62 said:
It’s terrible tbh what was and what is he thinking.
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Apparently being a millionaire, a Team Principal for one of the most successful F1 teams ever and getting your end wet by one of the most famous pop stars in the World isn't enough for him.

[Edit] Allegedly.
 
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I think Horner is done. Who offers £650k just to silence a fake/made up claim? Unfortunately there is likely some substance to this and i doubt Horner has much longer in the sport.
 
It’s getting spicier than Ferraris engine all those years ago. It’s all ‘allegedly’ of course, but there’s no smoke without fire and he has a poor track record. It’s going to be an expensive divorce. Toto is probably enjoying it all.
 
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ci_newman said:
Apparently being a millionaire, a Team Principal for one of the most successful F1 teams ever and getting your end wet by one of the most famous pop stars in the World isn't enough for him.

[Edit] Allegedly.
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If he wanted to get wet then just u know do it in a professional manner /source?

Sexual harassing someone if true is a big no no...
 
Jono8 said:
I think Horner is done. Who offers £650k just to silence a fake/made up claim? Unfortunately there is likely some substance to this and i doubt Horner has much longer in the sport.
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As I said, he’s won’t be at RBR come testing or first race, no chance. More worms will come out given time, acting like that is rarely a one off.
 
Slam62 said:
Apparently the Thai appointed lawyer went of on holiday
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Yea, this was hilarious. Dude did a full day of interviews and then went on holiday before submitting the report. Maybe because it was short notice.

Someone also said that this was going on for a while so would be interesting to know how far back it went.
 
It still doesn't make sense to me. The fact he's stayed means he's either putting his fingers in his ears and ignoring it all, he has a really high opinion of himself and doesn't think he can do any wrong or it's all rubbish.. :o

I guess the ultimate test is seeing what Geri is up to right now... :p
 
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