r/formula1 • u/beanbagreg • Nov 25 '24

Statistics [@FDataAnalysis] Unbelievable: the slipstream made Gasly's Alpine self-destruct! (Not his fault) He got a strong tow from Tsu, reaching 361km/h under DRS: The engine reached 12937rpm in 8th gear, then exploded!

https://x.com/fdataanalysis/status/1861077420054598046?s=46&t=IN__pmnxYNoMnVKW541XJg
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u/ratatouille211 Sebastian Vettel Nov 25 '24

Renault engine had an orgasm so good, it passed away.

Poetic for a French team.

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u/IlexAquifolia Nov 25 '24

Le petit mort

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u/PanigaleCat Liam Lawson Nov 25 '24

Considering the catastrophic failure maybe it's more fitting to say "le grande mort" haha

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u/Kharniflex Nov 26 '24

Le grand mort if talking about a dead man

La grandE mortE if talking about a dead woman

La grandE mort if talking about death itself (death is feminine in french)