2023 Italian Grand Prix

[donthaveanickname]

Monza time!

Both Alpines out in Q1 so I guess there is some merit to their claim about having a weaker engine.
Lance qualifies last, I like the guy but Daddy's money will only get you that far. His seat might be up for grabs next season or 2025. (Looking at you, Alex Palou).

 

[donthaveanickname]

The tarmac runoff in the Parabolica is mostly gone, great to see.

 

[FLRacingFan]

I’m sure Max will take over on the long run but a Ferrari pole at Monza is always special. Great for Carlos and the Scuderia!

Albon P6, another big performance.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Great showing for Ferrari in qualifying. I'd be shocked if Max doesn't turn it around in the race though.

Props to the race director for not messing with the result.

 

[Doc Austin]

My cable provider just dropped Disney, so no more F1 telecast for me. I'll be counting on you guys to keep me informed this weekend.

 

[Speedbowl14]

My cable provider just dropped Disney, so no more F1 telecast for me. I'll be counting on you guys to keep me informed this weekend.

I'm also with Charter/Spectrum. Would not be surprised if this gets resolved by Sunday... fwiw...

 

[West]

We can only hope that the race will be as exciting as qualifying.

 

[Doc Austin]

I'm also with Charter/Spectrum. Would not be surprised if this gets resolved by Sunday... fwiw...

If they can't get it fixed, odds are it won't be a great race anyway.

At least they didn't mess with Motortrend TV and WEC.

 

[FLRacingFan]

I'm also with Charter/Spectrum. Would not be surprised if this gets resolved by Sunday... fwiw...

Idk, seems like Charter is ready to evaluate whether they should be in TV anymore at all with this. They’re completely right that streaming has helped devalue linear TV. If Disney isn’t willing to incorporate all their streaming services for a reasonable price, this could drag on for a while.

 

[Speedbowl14]

Idk, seems like Charter is ready to evaluate whether they should be in TV anymore at all with this. They’re completely right that streaming has helped devalue linear TV. If Disney isn’t willing to incorporate all their streaming services for a reasonable price, this could drag on for a while.

I think Spectrum is playing hardball because the public perception of Disney is already bad and it's a poor look for them if ESPN/Disney owned channels disappear out of their own "greed". Or at least, that's what Charter's spin on it will be.

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Already mentally prepared for the incoming Ferrari disappointment

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Great start from Sainz. Has made some great defensive moves

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Honestly Carlos kept the lead longer then I thought he would

 

[donthaveanickname]

Lewis tried to clear himself.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Lewis just turned into Piastri, pretty clumsy.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Cleaning each other out would be the most Ferrari thing possible.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Cleaning each other out would be the most Ferrari thing possible.

They sure as hell tried.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Sainz was defending effectively the whole race. That was a hard-earned podium.

Max sets the record of 10 straight victories and I don’t see any reason why the streak should end any time soon.

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Ten in a row for Max. Incredible

 

[donthaveanickname]

Happy for Carlos, he did everything he could trying to hold off Checo and Charles.
Great defensive driving by Albon once again as well.

 

[Doc Austin]

I just saw a highlight video on YouTube, and it looks like I didn't miss much. Hopefully my provider and Disney will get it worked out for the next race.

Not all is lost. We have Indycar car comming up later and Fuji is only two weeks away.

 

[West]

Got to give credit where it's due. Another win for Adrian Newey.
Sainz had the race of his life