[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

MAX's car got 'twice in this season a FIA inspection + a FIA ride hight inspection.
Everything was according to the 2024 FIA car regulations .

It's good to see RBR are further innovating forced by the sudden Laren and Ferrari upgrades, that's a huge step for the '20, continued and improvised from the 19.

[///M Power-Belgium]

[QUOTE=M5Rick;31622841]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

He always said he'll be in for '25 and seems to have RB in his grip.

Yeah. As you can see my friend

[M5Rick]

[QUOTE=///M Power-Belgium;31623508]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Yeah. As you can see my friend

Poor MAX but he drives just as well without back up. Checo's Mex fans should start telling kitkat man that he's taking the pi$$ and make some jokes about his performances if they are not doing that already, certainly LEW is the butt of those jokes already with his 'you tell me what's wrong with my car and I'll give you a $1M...sabotage indeed.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah . It was at the Suzuka track (Japan)

Thought you might like some news of Jos's victory in the South Limburg Rally where he won 19 out of 20 stages.
https://racingnews365.com/supreme-jo...-south-limburg

[M5Rick]

Talking about KitKat well here it is, it's going to be the official chocolate bar snack of F1.
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1...-bar/10672173/

[NYG]

I think we're looking at another good weekend for Ferrari.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Thought you might like some news of Jos's victory in the South Limburg Rally where he won 19 out of 20 stages.
https://racingnews365.com/supreme-jo...-south-limburg

Yeah . I've seen the article earlier today . Jos is doing great in his Fabia RS Rally2 car and won pretty much everything .

As the father, so the son (!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Talking about KitKat well here it is, it's going to be the official chocolate bar snack of F1.
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1...-bar/10672173/

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah . I've seen the article earlier today . Jos is doing great in his Fabia RS Rally2 car and won pretty much everything .

As the father, so the son (!)

Jos's shop must be doing well with the MAX gear also as the expectations rise

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Imagine competing in a race and instead of drinking water, you drink liquified Kitkat as a replenishment drink.....nah didn't think so

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

Imagine competing in a race and instead of drinking water, you drink liquified Kitkat as a replenishment drink.....nah didn't think so

Sounds like a form of watery cocoa to me

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Sounds like a form of watery cocoa to me

It's likely then that Checo would pass 80kg but then for sure lose a few tenths or seconds here or there...Not that that matters

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

It's likely then that Checo would pass 80kg but then for sure lose a few tenths or seconds here or there...Not that that matters

He's more busy with his tacos and tequilas and just pretends to bite kitkats in his promotional ads for them

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

He's more busy with his tacos and tequilas and just pretends to bite kitkats in his promotional ads for them

I like tacos better myself

I need a taco tree

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I like tacos better myself

I need a taco tree

Taco lover here too!

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

He's more busy with his tacos and tequilas and just pretends to bite kitkats in his promotional ads for them

The power of KitKat sponsorship (!) => https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank..._is_beyond_me/

[NYG]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I like tacos better myself

I need a taco tree

Burritos > Tacos

[dfox]

[QUOTE=///M Power-Belgium;31622677]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Unbelievable...

Checo got a new $30Million 2025 Mexican sponsor deal (!)

So ... Checo's 2025 Red Bull seat has already been purchased...

Source is the Dutch article => https://www.gpfans.com/nl/f1-nieuws/...orgehakt-rondo

RB is also going to gain 120 wind tunnel hours, 42 more wind tunnel runs, and 200 CFD models. Mostly for use in developing the 2026 car I'm sure.

And what do they lose in Constructors prize money? Estimated around 20 million. Checo's sponsors will more than make up the difference between the prize money and the cost cap.

I don't think RB gives a crap what Checo does right now as long as he doesn't push them higher up into the constructors championship to lose wind tunnel time, ruin their current season budget, or compromise Max's run at the drivers. I wouldn't be surprised if they've detuned his engine so he literally can't finish higher. The fact that Horner is still pretty appreciative and positive about Checo tells me there's more going on in the background.

[///M Power-Belgium]

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

RB is also going to gain 120 wind tunnel hours, 42 more wind tunnel runs, and 200 CFD models. Mostly for use in developing the 2026 car I'm sure.

And what do they lose in Constructors prize money? Estimated around 20 million. Checo's sponsors will more than make up the difference between the prize money and the cost cap.

I don't think RB gives a crap what Checo does right now as long as he doesn't push them higher up into the constructors championship to lose wind tunnel time, ruin their current season budget, or compromise Max's run at the drivers. I wouldn't be surprised if they've detuned his engine so he literally can't finish higher. The fact that Horner is still pretty appreciative and positive about Checo tells me there's more going on in the background.

As you can see and why ..

[dfox]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

As you can see and why ..

kit kats are great. I don't often eat sweets, but we need better kit kats here in the US, you have to go to international stores to get the good stuff, all the options in the regular stores are crap due to antiquated licensing laws and Hershey, who doesn't seem to want to see the brand succeed here in the US.

I think the 120 hours of wind tunnel time might also have something to do with it.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I like tacos better myself

I need a taco tree

They're finger lickin' good

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The power of KitKat sponsorship (!) => https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank..._is_beyond_me/

There is certainly method in the madness for keeping Checo on and as you say it's tons of $$$, MAX is the lone star who is perfectly capable for wrenching that fourth World Title, will make Alain Prost smile.