F1

[Model_Amy]

The championship will be decided next weekend. Max, Lando or Oscar?

[Aftonw4u]

I really don't follow it much but Vegas Host an event now which is exciting but a lot of local shops aren't happy with them. I hope you have a nice day.

[Model_Amy]

[Model_Amy]

Max on pole for the last race of the year... I predict he will win the race but Lando will win the championship...

[Model_Amy]

Lando WORLD CHAMPION....

[curvyclaireukSC2]

Big F1 fans here (partner and I) and we were happy with the result.

With all the new changes for next season, it really is a level playing field.

Claire

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[Model_Amy]

Hi Claire,

Yes - I agree - on all fronts!

Have a great Christmas.

Amy

[curvyclaireukSC2]

Merry Christmas to you too.

I've noticed you're too far from me in Norfolk. Maybe come the new year we get together to do a shoot.

Claire

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[Model_Amy]

[Model_Amy]

2026 car launch dates:

15 January - Red Bull and Racing Bulls (Michigan, USA)

19 January - Haas (online)

20 January - Audi (Berlin, Germany)

20 January - Honda power unit (Tokyo, Japan)

23 January - Alpine (Barcelona, Spain)

23 January - Ferrari (Maranello, Italy)

2 February - Mercedes (online)

3 February - Williams (online)

8 February - Cadillac (Super Bowl, California)

9 February - Aston Martin (to be announced)

[curvyclaireukSC2]

Should we not start a new thread for F1 2026 Amy?

Claire

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[Model_Amy]

Prob easier it stays on this thread I think. Happy new year!

[curvyclaireukSC2]

Happy new year to you too.

I'm very much looking forward to meeting you by the way.

Claire

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[Model_Amy]

[Ropey]

I’m apprehensive about the new season becoming a bit of a runaway for one team, certainly looking like Mercedes have got a solid car. They might not have built the best car but it only has to be better than everyone else.

Aston Martin will probably be fast but fragile
I hope Williams deliver on their promise
McLaren could easily implode after their recent success
Ferrari are always ready to shoot themselves in the foot
Max will drag that Red Bull around but will the new engine be good
Haas, Alpine will have flashes of speed but not do anything spectacular
RB will do what they usually do, score a few points and be generally unspectacular
I want Audi to succeed, solid and reliable would be a good season
Cadillac just need to get a trouble free season under their belts. Take what they can when the opportunity arises

My main problem with F1 these days is the prohibitive cost of watching races here in the UK. This needs to be looked into as many fans are priced out of enjoying the sport. It will be another year on BBC Sounds for commentary for me

[Model_Amy]

I agree with what you have said 100%

Flavio Briatore said many - many - years ago that a family could spend a hole load of money to attend a GP for a weekend - OR - go for a week's holiday in the Med for the same money and watch it on TV.

The sport - like so many other sports - are now cash-cows.