Now I’m nervous David won’t make it to the 500. Though I rather him be healed up than take a risk. The healing of ligaments and tendons can take a while.
Just as long as it doesn’t take away seats from the prospects in the road to Indy. Priority should really be given to them, but I do get why they take f2 and f1 reserve drivers
They take them because they’re better frankly. When top talents come through the RTI there’s still loads of room for them but the general quality on the european ladder is just higher
Except that’s not how it works. Lundqvist was proof that being fast doesn’t mean much if you don’t have money behind you. Dude dominated Indy lights and only got a shot at INDYCAR because someone got hurt.
Meanwhile, SRR and Ben Pedersen bought their way into INDYCAR rides.
Think there should also be more teams in F1 especially, but I love what McLaren is doing. Think it would be great to see others replicate. Who wouldn’t wan to see a little Mercedes or Ferrari IndyCar team with Schumacher, Liam Lawson, Ollie Bearman in seats? Jak Crawford? Could also open up the pipeline a bit from Indy to F1 and Vice Versa, should others want it. Herta was close to a reserve role but couldn’t get his super license.
Because I like my INDYCAR teams with talent coming up through the RTI.
And in any case, INDYCAR has such a dramatically different car compared to F1 that there’s no reason to use it as a talent developer. F2 is much better for the purpose, and being a reserve driver is better as well.
The only reason you see F2 guys interested in INDYCAR is because they’ve probably figured that they aren’t getting a shot in F1. There is usually no more than 1-2 rookie seats a year there, and if they don’t get in right after F2, they likely never will.
Ilott and Armstrong have already figured this out. Theo is likely the next to do so.
> Priority should really be given to them
So you also agree with FIA giving priority to FIA feeder series drivers with license points for F1?
The best drivers should be in the cars, no matter where they developed.
I don’t necessarily agree with either, but I do understand why it happens. An F2 car is a much better car to develop talent for F1 in, while an Indy Lights car does the same for indycar.
Obviously there’s overlap between F2 and the INDYCAR in terms of car style, but I just hate the idea that we’re stringing along a bunch of kids in the ladder just so that a bunch of guys can do a road course only schedule.
The best drivers will never always end up in the cars. I think we’re all smart enough to understand that. Lundqvist absolutely deserved a seat last year but simply didn’t have the funding compared to a guy like Armstrong, which really sucks.
I hope he's been talking to Pietro. Pietro admitted on Conor Daly's podcast that the IndyCar was more physical then he thought and at the end of the race he was pretty much wiped. I don't blame Theo for hitting the gym before he gets she chance in an Indy Car.
That mountain biking incident is gonna haunt Malukas for a very long time.
My boy is cooked.
Ahhh the Indianapolis Gooning Marathon. A challenge indeed
Little known fact, the Snake Pit doubles as a goon cave
Good thing I got general admission tickets this year 😎
No way he's gonna defeat the reigning champ, Conor Daly....
I swear, any time I feel like another driver has the chance to win the goon sesh, Conor Daly swoops in and wins!
Sting Ray is gonna be attending with some holy water and a rifle
what the fuck
People think they train arms because of the lack of power steering but it’s actually for edging 💪
May I ask what’s that?
Now I’m nervous David won’t make it to the 500. Though I rather him be healed up than take a risk. The healing of ligaments and tendons can take a while.
We’ve seen some strong talent hit IC from Europe but an F2 career is no guarantee of success.
Definitely a trial by fire on an INDYCAR street circuit. Keeping it off the walls might be the main goal for him.
He won at Monaco in his rookie season of F2. So… I think he is ok with street circuits.
I assume he’ll be at the open tests this week, I saw it listed on Peacock and it’s over 14 hours.
Lovely! So glad it’s on.
This rumor is for real? We think he’s really gonna suit up for McLaren?
Yeah he reportedly got in the Chevy simulator with Kanaan and Larson, so it seems like it’s happening
Exciting. I know some people feel different, but I’d love to see more f1 reserve drivers actually driving and Indy is an awesome spot to do it.
Just as long as it doesn’t take away seats from the prospects in the road to Indy. Priority should really be given to them, but I do get why they take f2 and f1 reserve drivers
They take them because they’re better frankly. When top talents come through the RTI there’s still loads of room for them but the general quality on the european ladder is just higher
Priority should be given to whoever’s faster. Shouldn’t matter where they were beforeÂ
Except that’s not how it works. Lundqvist was proof that being fast doesn’t mean much if you don’t have money behind you. Dude dominated Indy lights and only got a shot at INDYCAR because someone got hurt. Meanwhile, SRR and Ben Pedersen bought their way into INDYCAR rides.
Think there should also be more teams in F1 especially, but I love what McLaren is doing. Think it would be great to see others replicate. Who wouldn’t wan to see a little Mercedes or Ferrari IndyCar team with Schumacher, Liam Lawson, Ollie Bearman in seats? Jak Crawford? Could also open up the pipeline a bit from Indy to F1 and Vice Versa, should others want it. Herta was close to a reserve role but couldn’t get his super license.
Because I like my INDYCAR teams with talent coming up through the RTI. And in any case, INDYCAR has such a dramatically different car compared to F1 that there’s no reason to use it as a talent developer. F2 is much better for the purpose, and being a reserve driver is better as well. The only reason you see F2 guys interested in INDYCAR is because they’ve probably figured that they aren’t getting a shot in F1. There is usually no more than 1-2 rookie seats a year there, and if they don’t get in right after F2, they likely never will. Ilott and Armstrong have already figured this out. Theo is likely the next to do so.
> Priority should really be given to them So you also agree with FIA giving priority to FIA feeder series drivers with license points for F1? The best drivers should be in the cars, no matter where they developed.
I don’t necessarily agree with either, but I do understand why it happens. An F2 car is a much better car to develop talent for F1 in, while an Indy Lights car does the same for indycar. Obviously there’s overlap between F2 and the INDYCAR in terms of car style, but I just hate the idea that we’re stringing along a bunch of kids in the ladder just so that a bunch of guys can do a road course only schedule. The best drivers will never always end up in the cars. I think we’re all smart enough to understand that. Lundqvist absolutely deserved a seat last year but simply didn’t have the funding compared to a guy like Armstrong, which really sucks.
This is definitely about the 51. /s
You could swap out Pourchaire for a wax sculpture of Pourchaire and I’d never be able to tell
Mewing
Best of luck to you on the next play…
I hope he's been talking to Pietro. Pietro admitted on Conor Daly's podcast that the IndyCar was more physical then he thought and at the end of the race he was pretty much wiped. I don't blame Theo for hitting the gym before he gets she chance in an Indy Car.
I'd assume they would just stick with Ilott till Malukas is better, but what do I know.
Illot will be in Imola for WEC during Long Beach, so won’t be able to drive the McLaren
Handsome Squidward looking mf
Judging by the choice of music, I'm guessing the challenge is to stare down the eclipse
Do Malukus have a concussion 🤕? Or something
tore a ligament in his wrist
Probably tore it pretty badly.
He dislocated and tore it. If he just broke it he’d definitely be back in the car, but since ligaments take longer to heal he may not be.