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Autoweek:

"The Wooden Shed in Which Ken Tyrrell Built an F1 Empire Has Been Preserved"

https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/a6028 ... d568259d8a

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Interesting qually session it was quite close . Perez gets a 3 grid spot penalty for impeding Hulk .

I won't spoil it but that was an interesting race with points to teams that have been struggling . Congrats to the winner !

Hmm Alonso gets a 20 second penalty for dangerous driving . The penalty drops him to 8th . In the view of the race officials his action contributed to the crash of the driver chasing him .

996C438 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:34 am Hmm Alonso gets a 20 second penalty for dangerous driving . The penalty drops him to 8th . In the view of the race officials his action contributed to the crash of the driver chasing him .

Interesting take. Penalty based almost entirely on post race interviews with race officials that Alonso and Russell were required to give regarding the incident.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/arti ... 4P7624Qkqu

Alonso is a crafty veteran and will use everything in his knowledge toolbox to hold a position . I personally think this penalty is BS but it is what it is . The series/commentators are desperate for anything positive for Mercedes .

Some F1 news and notes from Autoweek -

"F1 Australian Grand Prix Notebook: No Quick Fix to Williams Car Shortage"
...and quite a bit more...

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula ... d568259d8a

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Some post-race bits from Autoweek: pit stops, new driver, Honda pwr units, Steiner, etc.

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula ... d568259d8a

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Yesterday Mario and Michael were at the grand opening of their F1 facility in Silverstone . So even though they were denied entry they are still plowing forward . They must have substantial $$$ behind their effort . I wish them well .

996C438 wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:29 am Yesterday Mario and Michael were at the grand opening of their F1 facility in Silverstone . So even though they were denied entry they are still plowing forward . They must have substantial $$$ behind their effort . I wish them well .

I do too. They'd be great for F1, of that I have no doubt.

I think eyes are opening significantly to F1 in the U.S. and circuit racing in general here, including IMSA and others. Many now see the potential $$$ and are therefore becoming more open to spending the necessary dough to grab their share.