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    1. Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion

      ~sports.motorsports Ask
      Warning: this post may contain spoilers

      Spanish Grand Prix
      Madring
      September 11-13, 2026

      Qualifying Results -- SPOILER
      Pos. No. Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Laps
      1 1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:33.469 1:32.873 1:31.824 19
      2 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:33.267 1:32.591 1:31.835 20
      3 3 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 1:33.381 1:32.431 1:31.964 18
      4 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:33.531 1:32.710 1:32.013 21
      5 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:33.532 1:32.755 1:32.019 21
      6 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:33.211 1:32.850 1:32.149 22
      7 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:33.829 1:33.204 1:32.294 22
      8 30 Liam Lawson Red Bull Racing 1:33.310 1:32.780 1:32.316 18
      9 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:33.963 1:33.038 1:32.903 17
      10 41 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:34.340 1:33.204 1:33.041 21
      11 27 Nico Hulkenberg Audi 1:34.417 1:33.223 13
      12 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:33.986 1:33.388 12
      13 31 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team 1:34.667 1:33.667 11
      14 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:34.246 1:33.753 11
      15 22 Yuki Tsunoda Racing Bulls 1:34.311 1:34.084 15
      16 23 Alexander Albon Williams 1:35.307 1:35.532 14
      17 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:35.312 9
      18 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:35.388 9
      19 11 Sergio Perez Cadillac 1:35.913 9
      20 77 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 1:38.011 8

      Source: F1.com

      Grand Prix Results -- SPOILER
      Pos. No. Driver Team Laps Time / Retired Pts.
      1 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 57 1:34:23.754 25
      2 3 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 57 +4.351s 18
      3 1 Lando Norris McLaren 57 +5.089s 15
      4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 57 +29.116s 12
      5 63 George Russell Mercedes 57 +29.829s 10
      6 30 Liam Lawson Red Bull Racing 57 +86.746s 8
      7 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 57 +94.281s 6
      8 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 57 +95.839s 4
      9 41 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 56 +1 lap 2
      10 27 Nico Hulkenberg Audi 56 +1 lap 1
      11 31 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team 56 +1 lap 0
      12 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 56 +1 lap 0
      13 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 56 +1 lap 0
      14 22 Yuki Tsunoda Racing Bulls 56 +1 lap 0
      15 23 Alexander Albon Williams 56 +1 lap 0
      16 87 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team 56 +1 lap 0
      17 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 55 +2 laps 0
      18 77 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 54 +3 laps 0
      NC 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 43 DNF 0
      NC 11 Sergio Perez Cadillac 31 DNF 0
      NC 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 12 DNF 0
      NC 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 6 DNF 0

      Fastest Lap: George Russell // 1:35.587 on lap 49
      DOTD: Max Verstappen

      Source: F1.com

      Next race:
      Azerbaijan Grand Prix
      Baku City Circuit
      September 24-26, 2026

      7 votes

    2. Deciding whether (or not) to have a child

      ~life Ask (advice)
      My partner and I have long been on the fence about whether or not to have a child. Now we're approaching middle age, it feels like it's a 'now or never' decision point, and ... well, I'm still...

      My partner and I have long been on the fence about whether or not to have a child. Now we're approaching middle age, it feels like it's a 'now or never' decision point, and ... well, I'm still torn.

      On the one hand, I see the state the world is in. I'm keenly aware of the latest climate projections and what they mean (I also know enough to know how much we can still improve things if we decide to). I'm afraid of escalating instability and societal strife. What if I can't get my medications? I don't know how I'd go on even without a child in the picture. I still struggle to accept the world as it is, which is quite a bit bleaker than it was portrayed to me growing up. I spent years of my life wishing I was not born. How could I bring a child into that circumstance?

      On the other hand, I'm really, really good with kids (and teenagers!) and find relationships with them really rewarding. I love spending time with my nieces, nephews, and friends' kids, and it leaves me wishing I could also shape a human with the values and priorities that are most important to me - stewardship, patience, music. I don't want the religious wingnuts to be the only ones shaping the next generation! My partner and I have a lot of privileges and would be able to offer a lot to a child, from quality education, to a fantastic extended family, to multiple powerful citizenships / passports. Hell, our parents would even move in to help us out with childcare for at least the first few years. You can't ask for much more than that.

      Obviously this is a big question, and it's one my partner and I are talking about extensively. I'm also going to return to counseling soon to piece through things.

      I'm certain that others on Tildes have also navigated this question. Do any of my thoughts resonate with you? What did you decide and why? Are you happy with your choice?

      And has anyone adopted? Adoption is the dark horse here. Once upon a time that was my preferred route, but now that I've spent a lot more time reading about the risks and realities I've cooled on it a bit. I am certain I can deal with many challenges of raising a child, but not stuff like oppositional defiance or connection disorders, which occur at ~2x the rate in adopted children, many of whom have trauma. They deserve love too, but unfortunately I have limits due to my own mental health troubles. And all of that is to say nothing of the often sketchy or uncomfortable legal and societal circumstances of adoption.

      I deeply appreciate any and all thoughts and experiences you take the time to share.

      43 votes