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[SophieB]

Much briefer than usual because it is happening soon!

 

 

They line up like this:

 

 

Above all, this is a weekend of reflection and celebration of those missed, and never forgotten

 

[Hellenic tifosi]

Wanted to post it in the build-up thread, but just saw that a race day thread was created: Drivers were apparently ecstatic with the circuit, and especially Max was very vocal about it:

https://www.autospor...plans/10612866/

[SophieB]

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Today's trophies pay special tribute to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger on the 30th anniversary of their passing at Imola #F1 #Formula1 #ImolaGP

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They're also emblazoned with the names of each winner and podium-sitter in the history of the race. The 2023 space is dedicated to the people of the Emilia-Romagna region after devastating floods meant that the race couldn't go ahead.

[jonpollak]

Thanks Soph.
I just wanted somewhere to post the antidote to MiamiGP stupidity.



Bellisimo !!
Jp

[SophieB]

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A legend of the present, honouring a legend of the past. Watch as Sebastian Vettel drives Ayrton Senna's 1993

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around the historic Imola Circuit #F1 #ImolaGP

https://x.com/F1/sta...157265614852409

[Risil]

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Today's trophies pay special tribute to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger on the 30th anniversary of their passing at Imola #F1 #Formula1 #ImolaGP













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They're also emblazoned with the names of each winner and podium-sitter in the history of the race. The 2023 space is dedicated to the people of the Emilia-Romagna region after devastating floods meant that the race couldn't go ahead.

Shape of the trophies reminds me of the Seinfeld episode with the Fusilli Jerry. "Million-to-one shot, doc!"

[Hellenic tifosi]

Ferrari are slightly disadvantaged in terms of tyre options, as they bizarrely chose to run mediums yesterday in qualifying.

I know it's a certain one stopper, but a SC or Red Flag after half distance could really expose this weakness.

Edited by Hellenic tifosi, 19 May 2024 - 12:24.

[Clrnc]

30% 40% rain? Seems very dry race

[TomNokoe]

Whoever is ahead out of Sainz and Piastri will go long and win on a cheap VSC/SC pit stop

[JimmyClark]

30% 40% rain? Seems very dry race

Clouds are bubbling up, but looking at forecasts rain has a small chance of coming an hour after the race.

[Risil]

One-stopper likely?

[ANF]

Pit stop time loss last year was a whopping 27.8–29.3 seconds, typically around 28.2–28.4.

[jonpollak]

Maybe Lando will crash into Max and we get a Ferrari win !

Jp

[Thursday]

What I want to happen is a mixed up race with a tight battle for the lead ending with a win for LeClerc, a podium for Hamilton and points for Albon.

 

What I expect to happen is the leaders circling around 2 seconds apart, a DRS train in the midfield, Verstappen victory, Hamilton 6th, Albon 14th.

 

What I do not want to happen is any red flag delay. The football kicks off at 4.

[jonpollak]

Im very happy about the gravel


Jp

[brucewayne]

Maybe Lando will crash into Max and we get a Ferrari win !

Jp

No, I want to see a battle between RB/McLaren/Ferrari until the last corner.

[sportyskells]

Pit stop time loss last year was a whopping 27.8–29.3 seconds, typically around 28.2–28.4.

we were NOT here last year

[JimmyClark]

Brundle would have got more out of Eddie there.

[Hellenic tifosi]

By the way, watching the old McLaren, it's size and proportions seem much more "right" than the current monsters.

[pRy]

Brundle would have got more out of Eddie there.

 
He sounded annoyed someone recognised him.  

[Tiakumosan]

No, I want to see a battle between RB/McLaren/Ferrari until the last corner.

Lando to crash into Max at the last corner then.

[jonpollak]

He sounded annoyed someone recognised him.

He’s damn annoying to begin with so….
Jp

[JimmyClark]

By the way, watching the old McLaren, it's size and proportions seem much more "right" than the current monsters.

Yeah, when I went to the Ferrari museum last year (as this race was rained off) you see a load of the old cars side to side and it was almost shocking how small they looked, having been used to seeing the current boats. But they looked so much more "F1". I really hope F1 delivers on its promise to shrink them somewhat.

Edited by JimmyClark, 19 May 2024 - 12:39.

[pRy]

These celebrities and their sour "Oh god do I really need to talk to you" faces.

[SamH123]

Never seen that Ferrari ceo before but didn't cover himself in glory

[Venom21]

Elkann reaallly didn't want to talk to Chandhok did he?

[IrvTheSwerve]

Great to see Eddie Swervine there. Bet Ted (‘the tubby fella’ in Irv’s words) is giving him a wide berth this weekend. 

[ANF]

we were NOT here last year

Last year that F1 was at Imola then.

[milestone 11]

He’s damn annoying to begin with so….
Jp

He's a civilian and it's weird.

[IrvTheSwerve]

Elkann reaallly didn't want to talk to Chandhok did he?

Probably wondering who the hell he was to be fair lol.

[jonpollak]

Oops… goodbye random punter !!!
Ha

Jp

[Venom21]

LOL that reporter just got whacked.

Edited by Venom21, 19 May 2024 - 12:45.

[ANF]

Gasly reported a lot of bouncing on the laps to the grid.

[JimmyClark]

These children are less scary than those that sung Azerbaijan's anthem on their first race.

[SamH123]

The Italian anthem performance is always good

[jcbc3]

It really is the best national anthem

[Topsu]

Awesome anthem!

[TauriJ]

What a beatiful anthem

[Pete_f1]

If Max gets out in front it's a sure win for him.

[sportyskells]

And we here that Music again later in the year unless Ferrari wins 

[Thursday]

These children are less scary than those that sung Azerbaijan's anthem on their first race.

That's because the Italian anthem is a happy song.

[Garagista]

Not italian but the Italian National Anthem is unbeatable.

Encore please!!!

[Muppetmad]

Davide 

[Pieter]

Verstappen just won, the 24h of the Nürburgring on iRacing.

[JimmyClark]

This race is either going to be fantastic or incredibly dull I feel. Hopefully the drivers go for it rather than fall into tyre management mode, sadly I feel it might be the latter though.

[southernstars]

Every time I hear the Italian anthem I just remember Schumi with a big grin conducting his mechanics. Iconic.

[JeePee]

Davide

Not sure if he's got the best drugs in the world, or that he forgot to take them.

Edited by JeePee, 19 May 2024 - 12:53.

[jonpollak]

Jimmy .. never took you for a glass half empty guy
Jp

[jonklug]

Every time I hear the Italian anthem I just remember Schumi with a big grin conducting his mechanics. Iconic.

Man I loved my childhood.

[JimmyClark]

Jimmy .. never took you for a glass half empty guy
Jp

I am really excited about it but I fear disappointment today!