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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      Thanks Louis....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        Bridger
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        You're right @louisbosco

        Putting all the eggs in Max's basket is not going to win them a manufacturer's championship

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        • WhiskeySandwichW
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          ....oh speaking of Stroll - here's in case you didn't see the 2024 RPM awards show.

          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
          -Seneca

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          • GilesG
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            Well, fuck me, Red Bull being extraordinarily creative and completely thinking outside the box......

            Tsunoda told to be 'as close to Verstappen as possible'

            I'm in awe....

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              The Bulls have always nurtured their second drivers. A warm welcome with warm words of support. Simply lovely.

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              • louisboscoL
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                @Giles after recent events, I'm sure the team had to reiterate the objective for the season

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  @Giles well look at the big brains on team Red Bull! 🤣

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    My kid shouted “GO LANDO!” at the ballet. So I got that going for me 🤣

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      Incredibly boring race with Max P1 almose wore to wire and McLaren bins the strategy. I’ve seen that movie before…

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • WhiskeySandwichW
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                        It was good to see Lando's responses to questions about mowing the lawn. He was a good sport. I bet on him and Oscar for a 1-2 with Max in third, but was still psyched to see Max get Pole and keep his lead and pressure on McLaren and show that he's still a top contender. I think the season will surely get spicy with a good variety in points and on podiums.

                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                        -Seneca

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                        • WhiskeySandwichW
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                          Sainz was literally 5 seconds late to the national anthem ceremony because he had to poop, and the FIA fined him $10,000. Later in the press conference he was asked about it and replied "Shit happens". and now he's probably getting another fine. Why is this a thing?

                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                          -Seneca

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                          • Go For ChillG
                            Go For Chill
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                            @WhiskeySandwich The FIA and F1 has been on a backwards decline for a while. It feels like they are out of touch with fans and continue to drift further and further away. My guess is that it’s a top down leadership issue. Trying to suppress drivers showing personality. The shift to v6 and hybrids. The 2026 shift to a 50/50 hybrid split. The ban on active aero. To me, it all says “We are out of touch with what fans want and we don’t care.”

                            I’ve been happy to hear that they’ve considered bringing back the v10, and the addition of more active aero freedom in coming years. Maybe they’ll let the drivers be themselves at some point in the future as well.

                            "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                            • mclaincauseyM
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                              @Go-For-Chill MBS is a POS like the other MBS

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                @Go-For-Chill yeah mbs will surely be out this year. I think the V10 thing was all in jest. It’s too good to be true, but it would also fuck with the whole deal teams have already begun developing for next year. I personally think the “sustainability and environmental impact” part of the motive is pure horseshit. It’s 20 cars every two weeks. While I get that motorsports drive innovation for road cars, this is the pinnacle of car racing and they shouldn’t be bound by hokey rules like this.

                                "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                -Seneca

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  @WhiskeySandwich the problem I have with the V10 thing is the bait and switch so late in the game. It is extremely unprofessional to even entertain that kind of switch at this point. I only value electric for the instant torque, give me an ICE that wails like a banshee 11/10 times aside from that.

                                  The problem I have with puritanical policing of speech is fuck that. Also, WRC and F1 drivers literally are putting their lives on the line. They don’t need that shit to worry about on the radio.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    MBS is an absolute fucking disgrace and embarrassment. If he gets re-elected, I really will despair......

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • Go For ChillG
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                                      The story I heard with the v10 thing was that it would be a 2028-2030ish change if it happened. It wouldn’t affect the 2026 car specs. I for one would LOVE to see the hybrids go away and the v10s back. These 20 cars and the whole F1 organization’s only purpose for existing is to entertain us.

                                      pokes F1 with stick Do something cool.

                                      "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        @Go-For-Chill that makes more, but maybe not total, sense. As a fan I’m for it. But I feel like they lured in manufacturers like Audi who would use F1 not just for marketing and sport but for development and it could be a bait and switch for them if hybrids are a major part of their roadmap.

                                        As someone who favors the independent constructors and loves the sound of a V10 I have my own preferences but just thinking out loud about the economic implications.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • Go For ChillG
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                                          @mclaincausey Personally, I don’t think the rules of F1 are going to have any effect whatsoever on Audi’s R&D for their mass production cars. I think that’s a load of marketing BS that F1 likes to tell fans to make us feel more connected to the production cars that the constructors are trying to sell.

                                          "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                                          • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                            Have they done an engine reg for that short a timeframe? It would shit on 2026 reg and not be much time to reach the performance ceiling.

                                            Makes more sense to have longer ruleset eras. Minimum 4 years. I think they need to ease up and let the engineers have a bit more freedom. The rules should focus on creating close, competitive racing and less on influencing automotive trends.

                                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                            -Seneca

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