Official 2022 Miami Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Stealthracer]

Martin talks us round the circuit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNtNbiYlbRA

[TheDeuce]

DanielSan said:

Seriously what is going on this weekend?

They're gonna get a lot of new fans I think!

[Sandpit Steve]

TheDeuce said:

DanielSan said:

Seriously what is going on this weekend?

They're gonna get a lot of new fans I think!

Oh dear!

Miami turning the dial up to 11, God only knows what Vegas is going to be like!

[McAndy]

Sandpit Steve said:

...God only knows what Vegas is going to be like!

Place bets now...

[DanielSan]

Hamilton found something to cheer himself up at least

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/motorsport/18462375...

[Koln-RS]

What are the prospects of rain?
Everytime I’ve been to Florida, I’ve noticed sudden deluges can come from nowhere (well the sky, obviously).

[TheDeuce]

Koln-RS said:

What are the prospects of rain?
Everytime I’ve been to Florida, I’ve noticed sudden deluges can come from nowhere (well the sky, obviously).

It's as you say, possible anytime, fleeting and immense when it happens.

Currently not forecast for this weekend, but that doesn't mean very much.

[Frimley111R]

DanielSan said:

Seriously what is going on this weekend?

They are trying to have the stupidest outfits of the weekend. Hamilton is usually the outright winner of that.

[Jasandjules]

DanielSan said:

Seriously what is going on this weekend?

McLaren PR team were on some form of drugs? They are getting massacred on Facebook for this. Untalented big headed tw*t gets this kind of access that true fans would kill for FFS.

[jimPH]

Frimley111R said:

DanielSan said:

Seriously what is going on this weekend?

They are trying to have the stupidest outfits of the weekend. Hamilton is usually the outright winner of that.

Hamilton: Angela, get me the "suit"

[Deesee]

On board with the S/C from the high speed test yesterday..

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1522487077560008704?...

Looks tight..

[HTP99]

DanielSan said:

Hamilton found something to cheer himself up at least

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/motorsport/18462375...

The Woking racer was snapped leaving the exclusive Cipriani club.

[_Yeti]

Deesee said:

On board with the S/C from the high speed test yesterday..

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1522487077560008704?...

Looks tight..

Wonder if they'll be running extra steering lock like at Monaco. Could be needed through that slow section.

[anonymous-user]

Favourite things so far this weekend

Awesome “art car” livery



Lando’s lid



That marina



Seb being seb

[TheDeuce]

Jasandjules said:

DanielSan said:

Seriously what is going on this weekend?

McLaren PR team were on some form of drugs? They are getting massacred on Facebook for this. Untalented big headed tw*t gets this kind of access that true fans would kill for FFS.

They'll be doing a segment for the late late show no doubt. The three of them are at work, not getting together at the expense of 'real fans'.

Talentless is a bit of stretch for a bloke that writes award winning comedy and managed to conquer the US with barely any prior recognition...

[mw88]

Deesee said:

On board with the S/C from the high speed test yesterday..

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1522487077560008704?...

Looks tight..

The little chicane looks really clunky even from the Safety Car.

[anonymous-user]

mw88 said:

Deesee said:

On board with the S/C from the high speed test yesterday..

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1522487077560008704?...

Looks tight..

The little chicane looks really clunky even from the Safety Car.

Latifi must be really scared then….

[n3il123]

Deesee said:

On board with the S/C from the high speed test yesterday..

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1522487077560008704?...

Looks tight..

Looks a mess of really tight, sweeping combinations and looooong straights.

I might have a bet on a red flag though.

Not sure that I will argue over the TV remote to watch this one tbh, probably catch up on Monday.

[pincher]

Some aerial footage taken during the build-out stage;

[Sandpit Steve]

mw88 said:

Deesee said:

On board with the S/C from the high speed test yesterday..

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1522487077560008704?...

Looks tight..

The little chicane looks really clunky even from the Safety Car.

That’s really horrible.

They had to go under those two bridges, which totally screws up the whole design. There was an interview (perhaps posted here earlier in the week) with one of the track designers, who said it took them ages to find a layout that complied with the FIA rules on Grade 1 circuits.

It reminds me a little of the castle section at Baku, which has been the source of a couple of red flags due to the track being completely blocked.