Indycar is ascendant while we play battery leap frog



They got Matt Damon narrating their press releases

Vox Clamantis said:

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They got Matt Damon narrating their press releases

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I mean, Brad Pitt did a full motion picture for Formula 1. Indy certainly trying to make a run since the new F1 regs. McLaren sure is pulling out the stops to stack their Indy driver line up.

I believe so, given the reference to the airflow/exhaust not spinning turbos.

It's just wild how much the new cars are susceptible/dependent on the electricity issue. Doesn't feel like racing so much when you've got a finicky system controlling a significant portion of your horsepower.

indycar cant even beat nascar in ratings and colton herta is struggling in F2. they got a long way to go

Planning a last minute trip to the Monza GP. Anybody been? Trying to figure out best seating or hospitality areas and logistics to/from Milan

Any guesses???? Probably a stretch but was guessing they could try to host the final 2 races assuming Qatar/AbuDhabi can't happen.

Vegas straight back to Austin is very doable. Not sure how bad weather would be in England first week December.

Two circuits join forces. A major announcement is coming from COTA and Silverstone 👀 pic.twitter.com/8r4oHxQL3V

— Circuit of The Americas (@COTA) August 3, 2026

I had a client go a couple years back and just looked at what I did for him:

He stayed in Milan and hired a private chauffeur to the drop off point because he didn't want to do the train. I think there was quite a bit of traffic but he was comfortable in his car. He did the Ultimate Hospitality with Parabolica seating due to the ease of getting to the seats.

Another good option I saw this year was the Schumacher lounge w/ 6A seating, it's not cheap though.

If I was going and staying in Milan I would probably take the train and do the Fans Club (which includes outer Ascari seating). Over half the cost of the above two packages. Just don't know if there are still tickets available.

Outside of that I'd end up reading every guide out there to figure out the best seats outside of the hospitality packages, but I haven't looked into it.

Happy to answer any questions if you have them.

Thanks for the input. We'll be taking the train from Milan and fighting the crowds.

Currently debating between Ultimate Hospitality and Fans Club. About the same cost currently (Ultimate available directly from the track, Fans Club via resale). What was the feedback on Ultimate? Have you heard or seen any feedback on Fans Club? Seems like Fans Club is the better "experience" being right behind the pit lane, but UH is easier with the grandstand directly connected to the lounge.

the train is fine, from the train they have shuttles to get you to the track but there can be lines. last return is at like 8:30 pm make sure you dont miss it.

check if there's strikes. last year on friday there was a strike from 9 am to like 5 pm so most people took the early trains.

Milan trains can honestly be a bit confusing, its the only place where I didn't really know which one to take and Google Maps wasn't helpful either. try to figure it out on Thursday

Air Canada canceled all their flights to Abu Dhabi until 2027...maybe more airlines to follow. I've given up on Abu Dhabi this year. Only booked race tickets so that should be a refund.

Hoping for a finale in a Euro track that's not on the calendar. Really hoping for Imola

Sorry, I missed this…

They liked the Ultimate but his wife went with them so the convenience of the stands right there was the priority over being closer to the action. If they were the same cost, I would probably do the same with my wife but I'd do the Fans Club if I was taking my son.

Appreciate the input. That was definitely the debate for us - convenience of Ultimate vs different and unique viewing area of Fans Club. Ended up pulling the trigger on Fans Club. We'll see how it pans out!

Enjoy the race and report back!

Graeme is out at Cadillac.

We are pleased to welcome Marcin Budkowski as Cadillac Formula 1® Team Principal for the remainder of the 2026 season and beyond.

Read the full Team Statement via the link in our bio. pic.twitter.com/PZc7SRvkrL

— Cadillac Formula 1 Team (@Cadillac_F1) August 12, 2026

wow, he was sacked and it was not mutual decision and supposedly a difficult phone call lol, so they definitely wanted him out

Nine dnf's in elven races and I don't think either of the cars have ever finished on the lead lap. F1 is hard, especially for a new team, but it was probably time for a change.

Yall got any of them race weekends?

Same here early in the year. I think the month long break from the ME cancellations was the culprit in my case.

Yup, same here. I was actually planning on getting weekend passes to COTA for the family this year, but I think I would rather save my money.

Well, for what it's worth, I'm excited for the return next weekend. My 14 y/o daughter is really into F1 (thanks Drive to Survive) and we have been counting down the days of the break until Zandvoort. We usually get up early on Saturday morning to watch FP3 and Qualifying, then up again early on Sunday morning to watch the race. She's been begging for COTA tickets this year, but we are waiting to see what her travel ball schedule looks like before buying the tickets.

We're also huge Red Bull fans, so hoping to see a continuation of consistent podiums from Max this second half!

The new regs have really ruined the entertainment factor for me

Track is going to be a little hot tomorrow, might need to make a 9 stop race.

Good car size for Monaco

I skipped cota again this year. Gotten pricey and boring. These long gaps kill interest

kyledr04 said:

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I skipped cota again this year. Gotten pricey and boring. These long gaps kill interest

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Everything about this year has killed interest.

Hadjar out. Yuki in for Zandvoort.
Lawson to drive Red Bull car. Yuki in Lawson seat.

BREAKING: Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix due to injury

Liam Lawson will replace him at Red Bull Racing

We hope to see Isack soon after a speedy recovery! #F1 #DutchGP pic.twitter.com/gjoT4MjMhr

— Formula 1 (@F1) August 19, 2026

Wow that is big news. I wonder what happened

It was a wrist injury of some sort, but not a lot of details are out yet stating what happened to him.

He hurt his wrist boxing

Sainz 30,000,000 euro a year extension at Williams?

🚨 ÚLTIMA HORA: Carlos Sainz renueva con Williams con un contrato multianual

💸 Cobrará 30 millones de euros fijos por temporada. No habrá bonus por resultados, ya que eso es algo que el equipo no puede ofrecer por ahora.

👉 El acuerdo contempla cláusulas vinculadas al… pic.twitter.com/jh78Is6hYL

— Fórmula Directa (@FormulaDirecta) August 18, 2026

Vox Clamantis said:

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Sainz 30,000,000 euro a year extension at Williams?

🚨 ÚLTIMA HORA: Carlos Sainz renueva con Williams con un contrato multianual

💸 Cobrará 30 millones de euros fijos por temporada. No habrá bonus por resultados, ya que eso es algo que el equipo no puede ofrecer por ahora.

👉 El acuerdo contempla cláusulas vinculadas al… pic.twitter.com/jh78Is6hYL

— Fórmula Directa (@FormulaDirecta) August 18, 2026

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I'd DNF/finish in the bottom 4 for half that.

packing for zandvoort and it looks like i get to escape the texas heat lol. Silverstone was very hot (around the time UK had a heatwave)

sadly lots of rain which makes for good races but a miserable in person experience

Makes for great viewing, though


Youtube this if the link doesn't work: 10 Minutes That Changed The Race in Zandvoort | 2023 Dutch Grand Prix