63 replies to this topic

[Branislav]

When is it and where? I hope Max get it 3rd he deserved it.

[SophieB]

It's in Paris, Fri 06 Dec 2019 18.00-23.00

 

https://www.fia.com/general-assembly

 

Apparently it will be glittering. 

[Risil]

Looking at the names of the meeting rooms at FIA HQ they missed a trick by not including Bizet. Or maybe that's the room where they store the one true podium that they take cuttings from to build them at the track.

[LucaP]

^ I agree, amazing composer

[Marklar]

When is it and where? I hope Max get it 3rd he deserved it.

You hate him this much?

[ARTGP]

You hate him this much?

 

 

While I can understand it's not motivating to be the first or second loser at the Gala, I think the drivers usually have points bonuses in their salary. So from that perspective, Max reaching third is positive or vindicated in some way.

Edited by ARTGP, 19 November 2019 - 17:50.

[Celloman]

Bwoah, at least you can get drunk to make it less painful.

[Branislav]

You hate him this much?

Hate? What you talking about I'm one of his biggest fan.

[boomn]

Anyone else hoping for another shock retirement announcement at the Gala?  I don't think any of the current drivers would or should, but a little more driver market shake-up could be fun

[SophieB]

Hate? What you talking about I'm one of his biggest fan.

it is a small joke. Traditionally, drivers have seemingly not exactly relished attending the FIA gala, glittering though it may be. As attendance is mandatory for the top three drivers, in past years drivers have seemingly texted each other teasing the third place driver about how they now have to go.

 

Other drivers, as noted, have found ways to make their own fun when pressed into this glittering service by their FIA overlords.

[Garndell]

A 3rd for Max would give him a chance to see how the trophy is handed out and prepare himself for when he gets his.  If it was Vettel & Leclerc attending they would crash into each other and demolish a champagne tower, so Max & Bottas are a much safer bet.

[Branislav]

@SophieB Not that joke with me

Edited by Branislav, 19 November 2019 - 18:34.

[SophieB]

A 3rd for Max would give him a chance to see how the trophy is handed out and prepare himself for when he gets his.  If it was Vettel & Leclerc attending they would crash into each other and demolish a champagne tower, so Max & Bottas are a much safer bet.

 If it’s Ferrari they should do this! It would be like when Juergen Klinsmann did that salmon-like dive miles from anyone to mock his own rep for going down too easily for  penalties. Everyone respected him not taking himself too seriously.

[ARTGP]

A 3rd for Max would give him a chance to see how the trophy is handed out and prepare himself for when he gets his.  If it was Vettel & Leclerc attending they would crash into each other and demolish a champagne tower, so Max & Bottas are a much safer bet.

 

A Lewis, Bottas, Max gala will just mean no one talks to each other lol.

[Branislav]

Max is a showman it will be great.

[PayasYouRace]

Looking at the names of the meeting rooms at FIA HQ they missed a trick by not including Bizet. Or maybe that's the room where they store the one true podium that they take cuttings from to build them at the track.

 

I like the idea that the podium comes from an endless prism of which each circuit gets a slice, like a slice of a big loaf of bread.

[Augurk]

Bwoah, at least you can get drunk to make it less painful.

All the more painful afterwards, as we've seen 

[SophieB]

I assumed all the podiums (podia?) were salvaged from the set of a defunct daytime gameshow, possibly Going for Gold.

[Branislav]

LIVE tomorrow 22:10 CET via facebook

[Beri]

Max is a showman it will be great.

His charismatic looks should melt every womans heart..

[OvDrone]

Kimi was great last year.

[Branislav]

Kimi was great last year.

Kimi was drunk!

[Marklar]

LIVE tomorrow 22:10 CET via facebook

I guess only the F1 part? The gala ends at 22:30 CET I believe (or was it GMT?)

Edited by Marklar, 06 December 2019 - 12:20.

[statman]

[Marklar]

I see Lewis is the only one dressed accordingly for the dozer tonight

[Branislav]

interviews with drivers Alonso, Verstappen, Hamilton...

 

https://www.facebook...23697661111563/

[Marklar]

Niki Lauda getting Personality of the Year (received by his widow) has a very classy touch

[AustinF1]

5 Promoter's Trophies in a row for Mexico City.

 

https://twitter.com/...065522616750080

[Anja]

No "Hamilton is disrespecting the gala with his non-standard choice of clothing!!!11" outrage? I'm pleasantly surprised. 

Edited by Anja, 07 December 2019 - 09:33.

[OvDrone]

Kimi was drunk!

 

Oh indeed he was. Can't fault him.

 

[OvDrone]

I find myself in drunken Kimi.

 

[statman]

[Anja]

WTF is up with those trophies 

[BuddyHolly]

Jeez those trophies are quite hideous.  also I smiled at Lewis, he looks like Lt Green from Captain Scarlet.

[Marklar]

Ironically Lewis was wearing a real suit under this

[Heyli]

What did Albon win?

[noikeee]

I'm disappointed, strangely dressed Lewis is no replacement for shitfaced Kimi.

[Anja]

What did Albon win?

 

Rookie of the year. 

[SonGoku]

Bringing the action closer to the fans, a gala in Louvre...

[Fatgadget]

Ironically Lewis was wearing a real suit under this

I see what you have done there!

[markeimas27]

Bringing the action closer to the fans, a gala in Louvre...

 

I feel this comment shows you don't really understand the difference between the FIA and FOM (Formula One Management - who is owned by Liberty Media). Liberty want to bring the action closer to the fans yes, but this was the FIA's awards dinner for all those who have competed in and won this year in an FIA accredited series. Hence no Indycar or Nascar mention for example. 

 

The FIA are not particularly interested in the fans. It is not their raison d'être.

[ElectricBoogie]

Rookie of the year. 

Lucky B of the year would be more fitting. Look at what Norris and Russell got to deal with... And both did well against established team mates.

[Beri]

No "Hamilton is disrespecting the gala with his non-standard choice of clothing!!!11" outrage? I'm pleasantly surprised.

Well, I could start off. It's a black tie dresscode none the less. But hey, I'm letting it go for now.

[LucaP]

Bringing the action closer to the fans, a gala in Louvre...

They originally wanted to organise it in Croydon but someone vetoed the idea

[PayasYouRace]

Did Lewis come straight from his hollowed out volcano lair and not have time to change?

[BRG]

What did Albon win?

By the look of it, a trophy that someone had reversed a truck over.

 

Well, I could start off. It's a black tie dresscode none the less. But hey, I'm letting it go for now.

Is it?  Can you scan and post a copy of the invite where it says that?  At least Lewis's clothes fit him, whereas Max Verstappen appears to be wearing a shirt that is six collar sizes too large for him.  Maybe he borrowed it from his dad?  

 

I am sure I remember James Hunt pitching up in T-shirt and jeans to get his WDC trophy.  But he was a English gent so it was OK.... 

[Sterzo]

Bringing the action closer to the fans, a gala in Louvre...

It's a prize-giving. They've got to hold it somewhere. What's wrong with an art gallery that's visited by ten million members of the public each year, and is round the corner from their offices?

[Marklar]

By the look of it, a trophy that someone had reversed a truck over.

Is it? Can you scan and post a copy of the invite where it says that? At least Lewis's clothes fit him, whereas Max Verstappen appears to be wearing a shirt that is six collar sizes too large for him. Maybe he borrowed it from his dad?

I am sure I remember James Hunt pitching up in T-shirt and jeans to get his WDC trophy. But he was a English gent so it was OK....

https://fiaagapg.fia...ehome/200192553

Though this is probably the first time that Hamilton wears something I would wear so hey.

[statman]

looking at Valtteri's face, is he back to Bottas 1.0 or gearing up for Bottas 3.0?

[PayasYouRace]

https://fiaagapg.fia...ehome/200192553

Though this is probably the first time that Hamilton wears something I would wear so hey.

 

Maybe he confused "evening dress" with pyjamas.