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quovadis said:
Lando got the most he could out of Mexico regardless of feelings. If anything Ferrari's strat for Charles gifted that 2nd place.
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He came from 15 seconds behind Sainz when Verstappen ducked into the pits to 4.5 seconds behind at the end of the race. I have no doubt sitting behind Verstappen cost him more than 5 seconds. Norris' patience is what got him P2.
 
Willie Trombone said:
He came from 15 seconds behind Sainz when Verstappen ducked into the pits to 4.5 seconds behind at the end of the race. I have no doubt sitting behind Verstappen cost him more than 5 seconds. Norris' patience is what got him P2.
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12 seconds with 45 laps to go. If anything it was lawson holding him up.
 
- MEDIA RELEASE -
Kyalami takes steps to secure Formula 1.

Since 1961, when the first Formula 1 Grand Prix was hosted at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (Kyalami), generations of spectators have flocked to the iconic circuit to cheer on their favourite racing driver. However, since 1993, the enthusiasm for Formula 1 has been restricted to the parameters of a television screen for South African fans.
Formula 1 and South Africa hit the headlines again when Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, met up with the Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali at the Azerbaijan Formula 1 in September 2024.

Minister McKenzie noted that we are “one step closer to bringing it [Formula 1] to South Africa” and while at the same event, he also had an “extremely good meeting with President Mohammed Ben Sulayem of FIA” where they discussed support for the F1 bid.
The iconic Kyalami has taken proactive steps by engaging the services of Apex Circuit Design (Apex) to prepare a roadmap for FIA Grade 1 accreditation, a requirement to host a modern Formula 1 event. Apex is an award-winning motorsport engineering consultancy responsible for the design and delivery of the world’s best racetracks.
With its rich history of Formula 1 events at the circuit, Kyalami is perfectly suited to host top-tier international motor racing events. Sharing the ethos of creating an engaging spectator and participant experience, Kyalami and Apex are working together to prepare Kyalami for FIA Grade 1 accreditation.

The Kyalami and Apex Teams met with Minister McKenzie to outline plans for FIA Grade 1 accreditation.
An enthusiastic McKenzie thanked Kyalami Circuit Owner, Mr Toby Venter, for his continued service to South Africa through his vision and initiatives to create a desirable, suitable and realistic solution for aspirations to secure the return of Formula 1 to South Africa.
Kyalami Management thanks Minister McKenzie and Gauteng Premier, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, for their continued efforts to secure the return of Formula 1 to Africa.

Whist negotiations with various role players, including Formula 1 owners, Liberty Media, continue tirelessly behind the scenes, South Africans can be rest assured that there will be a suitable home for the return of Formula 1 – Kyalami.
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From Kyalami's Facebook page.
 
imaskidaddle said:
agreed.

on a similar issue - does anyone know when martin "bungle" is on leave. cant he just sit out a few gps and keep his bias to himself.

according to him, perez has a "few meters" head-start.
if that were a brit, he would've probably said an inch or two.
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Honestly couldnt care less for that cry baby, I never see him nor hear his voice.
I only watch the YouTube highlights of each race practice, qualifying and race.
Quick and simple, 8 minute videos
And he is never in any of them
 
Colapinto could prove to be the unexpected answer to Red Bull's problems: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...red-bulls-20-million-perez-headache/10668583/

"... another interesting scenario emerged over the Mexico Grand Prix weekend, and that is of Red Bull trying to get Franco Colapinto out of Williams’ grasps to slot him in next year.

The Argentinean has made a big impression in F1 since Williams drafted him in from the Italian Grand Prix, scoring points and becoming a fan-favourite.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has raved about his performances, being quoted recently as saying he is “turning heads” and telling media in Mexico that he would not be doing his job if he hadn’t made enquiries about his availability.

Sources have suggested that there is another key interest from Red Bull, and that is in tapping into the Latin American sponsor market, as interest in the region ramps up off the back of Colapinto’s form. Red Bull had good knock-on sponsor benefits to having Perez on board, and there seems plenty of opportunity and interest from Argentinean sponsors already, with Williams certainly capitalising.

While Williams has said repeatedly it would like nothing more than seeing Colapinto land a race seat in F1 in 2025, there remain suggestions it may still want to keep hold of him as much as possible. That suggests any race seat for 2025 would be on a loan basis, rather than letting the youngster become a free agent.

From Red Bull’s perspective, however, this may be a deal breaker, as Marko admitted last weekend that it has no interest in taking someone on loan only to make them better for when they return to their original team. ... "
 
NR7 said:
From Kyalami's Facebook page.
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Awesome, probably a few years away still, but I could see them perhaps getting it done by 2026-27. There are a few circuits namely China, Jeddah, Mexico, Spain, Baku etc that is up for renewal in 25/26 They might give one of those spots to SA for 2027.

I still think one of the Middle east races should make way
 
Naks said:
Colapinto could prove to be the unexpected answer to Red Bull's problems
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If Colapinto is lost to RB that would be a major misstep by Williams imho. Williams' best scenario for their team would be a 1 season loan and first option after.
 
quovadis said:
If Colapinto is lost to RB that would be a major misstep by Williams imho. Williams' best scenario for their team would be a 1 season loan and first option after.
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Colapinto has made such an impact on F1 this year that I think it would actually be difficult to justify keeping him off the grid as a reserve driver. Sponsors and team bosses are tripping over themselves trying to get him signed up for 2025.
 
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