Poll: Official 2024 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread - Albert Park, Melbourne - Race 3/24

[Flibster]

No singing from Sainz today then?

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Russell has a thing for screwing up on the final lap. Singapore and now this. Maybe this was mechanical ? bit random to go in that hot on the final lap.

 

[Stu999]

Wasn't as big an accident as it looked initially.

Yeah, not really that bad. Unusual situation with the wheels tipping the car over.

 

[Flibster]

Aaah... There we go.

 

[Mad_Jay]

Double points finish for Haas, how much will that be worth at the end of the year when other teams might get some development in.

 

[Flibster]

Sainz being a bit gentle getting out of the car. Not surprised.

 

[Mad_Jay]

DSQ for Sainz for throwing the gloves away, need to get weighed with those mate

 

[Flibster]

Bottas pit radio - Compared to all those guys, even up to Stroll your pace looked good.

Bottas - Yup Thanks. Just frustrating. Need to get it sorted guys.

Another pit chap - So sorry Valtteri. Really sorry Valtteri. You deserve the points. Really Sorry. We will fix. We will fix.

 

[Stu999]

Nice to see Mr. Steiner there.

 

[john_smith]

Russell has a thing for screwing up on the final lap. Singapore and now this. Maybe this was mechanical ? bit random to go in that hot on the final lap.

Need more replays but Fernando was very slow on the apex. I would’ve be surprised to see him “brake testing” George to stop him having a run at him.

 

[Flibster]

Piastri pit radio - P4. Good job

Piastri - Yup. Thank you. Well done everyone. Awesome result as a team. And uh, yeah. Great result. Well done to Lando for the podium. Yeah, don't think there was much too more we could have done today, so thank you very much. Thanks to everyone at home for the support. On to Japan. Thank you everyone, it's been a fun weekend.

Piastri sounded really flat.

 

[Flibster]

FIA Stewards - Turn 6 incident involving Alonso and Russell under investigation

 

[john_smith]

Need more replays but Fernando was very slow on the apex. I would’ve be surprised to see him “brake testing” George to stop him having a run at him.

….and it’s now being investigated.

 

[Flibster]

Sainz's manager counting his percentage of the increase in his driver's 2025 fee.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Alonso has definitely lifted in that corner. I'm the Alonso fanboy, but whilst it's crafty, it's not right.

 

[Flibster]

This is nice. Not heard a thing from Horner.

 

[Flibster]

Oh that trophy. I absolutely love it. A replica of Sir Jack Brabham's steering wheel.

Used to be made with Aussie silver and diamonds too, don't know if it still is.


Just found this from a couple of days ago...

 

[Mad_Jay]

Right, back to bed.

 

[IPBA]

George back to his best and stuffing it last lap.

 

[I_M_Weasel]

Pleased for Sainz - Ferrari have made the wrong choice ditching him.

Perez manages to make the Red Bull look ordinary - he's supposed to pick up the wins on days like today.

A day to forget for Merc, the gap is getting wider.