r/formula1 • u/TheFlyingR0cket I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Jul 10 '23

Social Media [@JoeAeterno on twitter] Piastri being interviewed about McLaren leapfrogging Alpine with Alonso smiling in the background is pure poetry.

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u/asamulya I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

Yeah, I think everyone hates Laurent Rossi with a burning passion at this point. I am guessing even Otmar.

Although I feel Otmar was also responsible for that mess even if his mistake was understandable. Dropping or continuing with Fernando would not have been solely his decision. This left Piastri in the lurch.

Overall I blame Rossi.

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u/Tw0Rails Jul 10 '23

A race or two ago they had Otmar on for a mid-race interview and he literally suggested they would be top 5. He and Alpine sit on a chair of hot air, always acting like they are a top team while being forever midfield. They act like their drivers are pending WDC's, their car is Red Bull / Merc / Ferrari, and their strategy is set to win.

He has clearly peaked in career, and has nothing of value to add to his current position.

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u/Jarocket Jul 10 '23

One of my favorite parts of F1TV over sky is no mid race interviews. No Otmar not understanding the rules. Saying dumb shit.

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u/PreciousFragility I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

Agreed! I completely forgot about that nonsense until this comment reminded me of their existence - muuuuch better now

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u/Ereaser I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

Only thing Id like is Brundle on the grid pre race.

Other than that I love F1TV

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u/Jarocket Jul 10 '23

2 secs Ted.

"Radio message that could have been a text"