[St00k]

It's RACE WEEK!

Here's a thread to cover all the discussion ahead of this weekend's big race and all the news stories, talking points, rumors and action this week!

Race info times (EST) below:

 

[St00k]

Looks like Charles won't be fighting for the win... he has a 10 place grid penalty

 

[St00k]

After a two week hiatus... we're back!

Any predictions on a podium for this weekend?

I'm going to say: Max, Alonso, Carlos

And George Russel runs into Perez at the start.

 

[St00k]

Anyone else keep up on FP1 and 2? I didn't watch but was checking the results closely.

Verstappen cleaning up, but Alonso was second in FP2.

Surprised to see Ocon and Gasly 4th and 6th in FP2.

 

[St00k]

Well... F1 continues to surprise.

With Max seemingly having a lock down on pole, his car breaks. Funny enough, I'm not even disappointed. I think he could still legit win from back in 15th. And it'll make the race more exciting watching him charge through the field.

I expect to see Alonso go for Perez right at the start too. Could be very exciting.

 

[St00k]

Um... what a crazy bunch of FIA nonsense after the Race. Glad to see Alonso ended up with the podium spot in the end. He definitely deserves it.

Fun fact: Alonso has more points than Ferrari. haha

 

[AudiFan]

F1 recently posted these qualifying highlights. Piastri is doing well for a rookie.