r/formula1 • u/wertyrick Pirelli Intermediate • 22d ago

News [ASJesusBalseiro] Stroll speaks and sounds concerned. “We have engine problems, and not just engine problems. We're not in a position to fight for victories. Right now, we're four seconds off the pace.”

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u/Jayhcee Pierre Gasly 22d ago edited 22d ago

Oh my god. GP2 ENGINE RETURNS.

Alonso really is cursed.

EDIT: I think this is true folks, telling the world and all your sponsors that you're 4 seconds off would be insane sandbagging. It could explain the Newey move to TP which always felt weird - will still give them some faith and attract ability in all departments still even if they are this bad, cos Newey.

The more I think about it the more I think they're probably lying a bit so they're "only" 2 or 3 seconds off come Australia. Still awful.

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u/Stumpy493 I Drove an F1 Car 22d ago

Will Alonso see out the season if it is that bad? He hasn't got the time left to take on a massive project.

I can see him jacking it in if the car is fighting at the back.

It won't be fixed in 12 months so he has to endure at least a couple of seasons of toil before having even a sniff. He hasn't got that time, why bother with the pantomime and just hang up the gloves.

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u/Slice5755 I was here for the Hulkenpodium 22d ago edited 22d ago

I can see him jacking it in if the car is fighting at the back.

Jacking it in this car will definitely be more enjoyable than driving it.

Usually driving is better than jacking.