Jean Claude Vaaldamme
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Hey, take it up with F1s official commentator. Perhaps he knows less than you which is why he’s finding it hard to not understand…How hard is it to understand that non of the big teams want him. He is not a team player. Merc did not want him, Ferrari dropped him and Red bull also did not want him
Will only be able to have an opinion on this next year when DTS drops. Sorry about that.Hey, take it up with F1s official commentator.
He's with IndyCar nowHey, take it up with F1s official commentator. Perhaps he knows less than you which is why he’s finding it hard to not understand…
The article linked to references a quote from Alex Jacques.He's with IndyCar now
Total Plate Count (TPC) is a method of estimating the total number of microorganisms (mold, yeast, bacteria) in a material. The research begins with dilution phase of the sample until it reaches 10-5 dilution.View attachment 1807428
Valtteri Bottas is set to complete a TPC test with McLaren today in Barcelona.
He’ll also serve as a reserve driver for the team.




Just a precaution. Nobody knows what might be lurking inside that mullet...Total Plate Count (TPC) is a method of estimating the total number of microorganisms (mold, yeast, bacteria) in a material. The research begins with dilution phase of the sample until it reaches 10-5 dilution.
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Ah right sorry. I have read it now.The article linked to references a quote from Alex Jacques.
Testing of Previous CarTotal Plate Count (TPC) is a method of estimating the total number of microorganisms (mold, yeast, bacteria) in a material. The research begins with dilution phase of the sample until it reaches 10-5 dilution.
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Thanks. Not exactly your generic every-day abbreviation...Testing of Previous Car
Oscar appendicitis incoming?View attachment 1807428
Valtteri Bottas is set to complete a TPC test with McLaren today in Barcelona.
He’ll also serve as a reserve driver for the team.
Perhaps Lando is going to be poached....Oscar appendicitis incoming?
Perhaps Lando is going to be poached....
If he even want's that cursed seat in the first place. Why leave a team that's on the up which you played a part in getting there.Who could poach him? Only possible team is RB if Yuki flops but that would cost them a ton.
Its actually madness...After the Japan GP, Max will now have 3 team mates in the last 4 races.
I'm guessing a team who needs a #1 driver with deep pockets - only one that comes to mind is Aston Martin.Who could poach him? Only possible team is RB if Yuki flops but that would cost them a ton.
When he left, Newey said that the Red Bull car was nearing the limits of its design and had its flaws.I like the take that Lawson is paying the price for Perez not being involved enough in the car's development.
If Verstappen's side is providing insightful feedback and delivering on points while the Perez side is more subtle about it, the technical development almost has no choice but to gravitate towards Verstappen.
And since Verstappen himself raised concerns in 2022, Newey is hardly 100% blameless.
I sincerely hope Tsunoda pulls this off though. As good as Max is he cannot be the only one on that grid with this unique driving style/ability to cope with this car.