F1 2023

[URY914]

Captain,

Can you give us some quick one or two sentence comments on your experiences with some of the drivers over the years?

[stealthn]

Lots of videos on YT talking about drivers complaining about too many races, one even saying some big names will retire if they keep up this many races…

[astrochex]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Lots of videos on YT talking about drivers complaining about too many races, one even saying some big names will retire if they keep up this many races…

I’m glad to hear that. The people that profit the least, the crews, have to work the hardest to maintain performance. Reminds me of the NFL now at 17 games. Players are getting beat up.

[WPOZZZ]

I hope there will be more competition in 2024. In the last 14 seasons we have only had two different WCCs, and four different WDCs.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Originally Posted by URY914

Captain,

Can you give us some quick one or two sentence comments on your experiences with some of the drivers over the years?

Of course, happy to but must confess, I've actively avoided drivers, especially designing anything they're in direct contact with, it's usually not worth the extra hassle

Alex Wurz, was a real gentleman, gave everyone a limited edition Swatch watch, did it twice and with the team having around 350 people, I thought it was a very kind gesture, he also signed a Christmas card for me for a friend's dad who was a big fan

Jaques Villeneuve was just an arrogant cock, not a pleasant person, had the displeasure of sitting next to him in a long, performance meeting, when he was trying to hang on to keeping his race seat, luckily he didn't

Jenson Button was cool, Anthony Davidson was a super nice, down to earth guy, always had time for a chat

Worked directly with Alonso on a steering wheel I designed for him and Massa while at Ferrari, had heard he could be difficult but with me that couldn't be further from the truth, I've never worked with such a focused person, it was a privilege

Got a much longer list of top F1 engineers I've enjoyed working with

[URY914]

^^^Thanks!

[Rtrorkt]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/67804122

Wonder who will take his place? Maybe I will submit my resume since i have flagged two F1 events. Can't be any worse than the current administration.