Formula 1

Gentlemen, a short view back to the past

Its a question from one of the reporters during the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which became a meme in F1 due to how incredibly drawn-out it was.

Gentlemen, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you both: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers?

He just needs to improve his driving, speed, training, awareness, accuracy, handling, reactions…

Originally started as a tweet on ENCE (pro CSGO team), the copypasta can sometimes appear outside of esports such as F1.

Lando Norris is WDC Material. He just needs to improve his driving, speed, training, awareness, accuracy, handling, reactions, adaption to different conditions, track walks, communication, learning, public reputation, likeliness, calmness, media duties, responses, luck, talent, etc.

I will not be driving for Alpine

I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.

I understand that, with my agreement, Williams Racing have put out a press release this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is right and I have signed a contract with Williams for 2023. I will be driving for Williams next year.