Soldato
He finished his career at Redbull. I'll keep any further of my opinions to myself in regards to DC and his affiliation to RBR, needless to say its nothing positive!
Poll: Official 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Race Thread - Marina Bay Street Circuit - Race 18/24
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Soldato
I feel like Norris needs to make this year count cos Piastri is only going one way and that's to the top. Next season he might be struggling to keep his team mate back let alone RB.
Caporegime
Wonder whether Piastri will get fined for undoing his race suit? Dumbest rule ever, especially here. Singapore is just unbelievably hot.
Sounded like a completely neutral interview.
I know right! At this point I don't think anything can phase him, he just takes things in his stride!
Piastri... Our new iceman!
Soldato
You can tell Mark Webber is his mentor. He kept his temper under control even when Vettel stuffed him in the Multi 2-1 fiasco.
Soldato
Come on, we all know what happens behind the scenes with these two teams...
Soldato
Verstappen’s face in the cool down room when Norris almost wiped his front wing off. 
Soldato
Think thats being generous
Caporegime
4/10 for me. Mostly dull but Oscar and Leclerc coming through the field added a little spice. Well done, Norris. Not sure how Colapinto ended up out of the points, did Williams just pit him too late?
Soldato
It’s pretty obvious it was done to help Max/RBR out, not because he wanted the fastest lap.
We know nothing - it's purely speculation unless any of you actually work there.
Danny Ric has a good relationship with RB so I can fully imagine him doing it as a parting gift/keeping himself in the conversation as a team player. Still room for him to replace Perez.
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If Piastri is going right to the top with Lando as his team mate then he needs to drive quicker because its quite clear he doesn't have the raw pace of Lando yet. At this moment in time id rather have Norris's pace than Piastri's seemingly cooler head. Norris has better 1 lap pace and seemingly superior tyre management.
Also until Piastri is in some kind of title fight then we don't really know how cool and calm he is compared to the best as that's the environment when even the best drivers can crack.
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Soldato
Oh definitely Ricciardo was told to, after all, if you are fighting for your seat and management at the top says jump, he is obviously going to say "how hi"? Doesn't make it right, and what possible other reason was there to pit? He certainly didn't have a puncture.
Weird that an employee from RB or RBR would be ratting out their team like this.
Ricciardo definitely sounds like a guy that know's he's not going to be in Austin.
That said its Red Bull, he could be in Perez' seat by then for all we know.
That said I'm not sure I really see the logic in not letting him have the rest of the season; its not as if Lawson has any other F1 option for next season beyond AT; contract clause or not
That said its Red Bull, he could be in Perez' seat by then for all we know.
That said I'm not sure I really see the logic in not letting him have the rest of the season; its not as if Lawson has any other F1 option for next season beyond AT; contract clause or not
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Caporegime
I think there's little doubt Lando is better right now, but Piastri is only in his second season. I'm pretty convinced Oscar has more talent, and just needs a bit more experience.
Seemed pretty calm winning three championships on a trot prior to F1.
Soldato
What's wrong with being told to steal a point from the title contender to your driver?
Answer: Nothing
People just don't want to think that the 1 point could make the difference, they've already lost the WCC so need the WDC to save face.
Answer: Nothing
People just don't want to think that the 1 point could make the difference, they've already lost the WCC so need the WDC to save face.
Caporegime
To your driver? No problem. To the driver of a different team with shared ownership is another matter.
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