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by paulsf1fix
Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 talk down the pub
Replies: 8
Views: 3524

F1 talk down the pub

I often go to the pub after watching Grand-Prix's and talk to a guy who also follows F1, the other night we talked and watched the edited highlights of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Our talking points from that race were. Vettel and Leclerc's collision we blamed Sebastian for it and we were both surpris...
by paulsf1fix
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

Shame Hulkenberg doesnt wanna do Sim and reserve driver duties next year, there's an opening at Mercedes. ;)
by paulsf1fix
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

I was reading on another F1 news site today that Hulkenberg was offered a years extension at Renault but choose not to re-sign as he thought he was heading to Red Bull. Esteban Ocon has been released after his reserve driver duties after the Abu Dhabi race so that he can test for Renault earlier tha...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rich Energy & Haas part ways (Official)
Replies: 58
Views: 18606

Re: Rich Energy & Haas part ways (Official)

It'll be interesting to see the livery of the car next week, Im pleased Williams didn't sign with them though or they'd be in trouble...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2020 driver for Haas F1
Replies: 41
Views: 10052

Re: 2020 driver for Haas F1

Pascal Wehrlein approached Haas for a '20 drive and has been turned down, I think Wehrlein would have been a good
signing. It's a no brainer Haas signing Hulkenberg, the Red Bull rumours linking Hulk to the team have gone now after
they swapped drivers....
by paulsf1fix
Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

Hulk reportedly declined a one year contract at Renault. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/44074/hulkenberg-rejected-renault-contract-prost-reveals/ Still don't think he will go to a midfield team. He was probably hoping for Redbull but Horner has pretty much shut that door with his comment about ...
by paulsf1fix
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 2020 Season: 22 Races!
Replies: 22
Views: 6265

Re: F1 2020 Season: 22 Races!

It's nice to have more races, I wish sometimes Singapore would become the season opener and it's back to back with Melbourne.
by paulsf1fix
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: R. I. P. Anthoine Hubert.....
Replies: 27
Views: 9289

Re: R. I. P. Anthoine Hubert.....

It was a very sad accident, may the young man sleep tight.
by paulsf1fix
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

I put in an earlier post that Alfa Romeo could be a good place for Nico Hulkenberg and people pointed out (apart from the fact I spelt his name wrong, Sorry Nico) is that Ferrari have a say who is in that second Alfa car they have a say whether or not to retain Antonio Giovinazzi, I have read on oth...
by paulsf1fix
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

It might have been on Planet F1 home page too that Renault are about to sign Esteban Ocon but are keen to help Nico Hulkenburg a drive else where, the article in question are saying Hulkenburg to Haas. However I am wondering if Alfa Romeo are happy with Antonio Giovinazzi if not Hulkenburg could go ...
by paulsf1fix
Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

I wonder when the driver merry go round will stop?

I have seen posts on social media that people would like Bottas to go to Red Bull, I'm not sure about that especially if Albon delivers for them.
by paulsf1fix
Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: James Allen as a commentator
Replies: 28
Views: 8842

Re: James Allen as a commentator

I haven't read all the comments but I hope I'm not the only person on here who would say I couldn't stand him... Made lots of mistakes and believed he was the new Murray Walker, however I watch old F1 races that he commentates on and I appreciate his knowledge of the sport and his love for it. I kno...
by paulsf1fix
Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Does anyone collect F1 cars from Panini
Replies: 0
Views: 49305

Does anyone collect F1 cars from Panini

Hi guys I am collector of F1 cars by Panini and I am wondering what do you guys do with them? I was sent a duplicate Toyota F1 car and I would love to open it up and display the car but they have weird screws that separates them. I once used a Philips screw driver and broke a Toro Rosso that I had! ...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Bottas contract be extended?
Replies: 494
Views: 100134

Re: Should Bottas contract be extended?

Rosberg believes as per his source within Mercedes Ocon will be replacing Bottas. No doubt Bottas (2.0) is the best Bottas we've seen, it all depends on how much Wolff wants to see Ocon succeed & how much can he wait to give 1 of his junior drivers a seat in the works team. It all depends if Merced...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

If the rumours are true about Ocon getting a Mercedes drive next year I wonder where this will leave Bottas? Renault if they choose to replace Hulkenberg? Hass if they want to replace Grosjean? Red Bull but I'm not sure about that I can't see him going back to Williams Formula E? wildcard prospect ...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

If the rumours are true about Ocon getting a Mercedes drive next year I wonder where this will leave Bottas? Renault if they choose to replace Hulkenberg? Hass if they want to replace Grosjean? Red Bull but I'm not sure about that I can't see him going back to Williams Formula E? wildcard prospect t...
by paulsf1fix
Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

I think after today's race F1's silly season will be in overdrive maybe over the summer break. Esteban Ocon chances are Mercedes, Renault or Williams Valtteri Bottas during the summer break he might gets re-signed at Mercedes, if not his options are: Renault, Hass or Formula E Pierre Gasly I can't s...
by paulsf1fix
Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Building the perfect F1 calendar.
Replies: 25
Views: 7906

Re: Building the perfect F1 calendar.

I did a race calendar on the BBC F1 site once and it was fun to do,

I would like Singapore to be the season opener!
by paulsf1fix
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2020 (Kubica joins Alfa Romeo)!
Replies: 1025
Views: 242520

Re: Silly Season 2020!

Silly season for 2020 is interesting... I totally agree. Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton & ?? Valteri Bottas (maybe) Esteban Ocon or George Russell or they pluge for Max, Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel & Charles Leclerc* Red Bull: Max Verstappen & Nico Hulkenburg probably or Kvyat if they think he's better than...
by paulsf1fix
Sun May 19, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kubica/Stroll/Ocon
Replies: 41
Views: 12065

Re: Kubica/Stroll/Ocon

Williams know the answers about Latiffi's pace, there are rumours that he's in line to replace Kubrica but I think he should stick to F2 at the moment unless he's allowed to do both (I think not) As for Esteban Ocon it all depends on if Bottas continues his good form and also what Mercedes intends t...
by paulsf1fix
Sun May 19, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy500
Replies: 230
Views: 49372

Re: Indy500

Fernando is under a lot of pressure today, it's bump day only 3 of the 6 cars taking part qualify. If McLaren hadn't broken their ties with Honda they could and should have renewed their partnership with Andretti. I thought I heard that if McLaren had declared the puncture earlier they might have be...
by paulsf1fix
Sun May 12, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Spanish Grand Prix
Replies: 37
Views: 10541

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Spanish Grand Prix

Got to be max, really. He's consistently beating cars that are quicker than him. Helped a bit at the beginning by Vettel's flat spot but seized his chance superbly and never looked back. He's looking mighty impressive. Honorary shout out to Sainz. Did well to take Grosjean and I'm not entirely conv...
by paulsf1fix
Sun May 12, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Spanish Grand Prix
Replies: 37
Views: 10541

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Spanish Grand Prix

For me these three. 1. Lewis for getting away at the start and getting away after the S.C stint. 2. Max Verstappen he edged out the Ferrari drivers and put in a good overall performance 3. Dani Kyvat I felt he did a good job today and the commentators said that he passed a lot of drivers Shame for L...
by paulsf1fix
Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Chinese Grand Prix
Replies: 31
Views: 9219

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Chinese Grand Prix

For me Albon, I hope he continues this type of form as he's proving to be a good driver...

Also Hamilton, Perez, Kimi and Danny Ric get my :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
by paulsf1fix
Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: First win in 2019
Replies: 14
Views: 5299

Re: First win in 2019

I wonder if Kimi could get a podium in Melbourne?
by paulsf1fix
Sat Feb 23, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Where's Ted Kravitz
Replies: 42
Views: 18980

Re: Where's Ted Kravitz

Thank you for your answers, that's quite sad if sky have not renewed his contract. I too enjoy his notebooks on the show and like him or hate him he will be missed. Maybe C4 could pick him up?
by paulsf1fix
Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Where's Ted Kravitz
Replies: 42
Views: 18980

Where's Ted Kravitz

Hello, I have been enjoying watching some live coverage of F1 winter testing today (Wednesday 20th February) and I have watched Sky F1 testing review. Any way like him or hate him where is Ted Kravitz? I hope he's back at some point I like his notebooks and input. If anyone knows please let me/ us k...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RIP Sauber name in F1
Replies: 38
Views: 14243

Re: RIP Sauber name in F1

In a way this is sad news but if it means Sauber or Alfa Romeo stays on the grid for a few more years then it's a good thing. I wonder what this could mean for Hass though.
by paulsf1fix
Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rate the 2019 Driver Lineups!
Replies: 19
Views: 7043

Re: Rate the 2019 Driver Lineups!

I am looking forward to F1 2019 seeing how the new drivers fair in their new teams, this year I think saw the biggest year of driver changes for a long time.
by paulsf1fix
Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jenson Button to join Sky as full time pundit in 2019
Replies: 13
Views: 5629

Re: Jenson Button to join Sky as full time pundit in 2019

Great news, I like Jenson he was pundit for Channel 4 (I think for the British GP) and seemed to do a good job, so does this mean he's not racing in the other two racing series either in the Super GT championship and or Wec?
by paulsf1fix
Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If you could own one F1 car, which one would it be?
Replies: 43
Views: 15971

Re: If you could own one F1 car, which one would it be?

It would be a difficult choice, I'd be happy with any of these.

Either the Jordan 191 or 197
The Williams 1996 car
The Brawn 2009 car
This years (2018) Toro Rosso
by paulsf1fix
Tue Sep 25, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Benetton's traction control in 1994
Replies: 27
Views: 9828

Re: Benetton's traction control in 1994

According to Ross Brawn and Adam Parr book the FIA looked at the black boxes and data from the Benetton three times found nothing. According to Jos Verstappen however says his car compared to Schumacher's was totally different. So something went on, we will never what though.
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Mclaren bringing any updates to the car at all?
Replies: 29
Views: 11885

Re: Is Mclaren bringing any updates to the car at all?

I thought I read Zak Brown said no updates for the car as they began work on the 2019 car, also I have heard that their late switch to Renault power didn't help them prepare for this season. In my opinion they are worse this year than last year with Honda and yet they decided on a silver bullet solu...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Any info or opinions of Alonso's Indycar test?
Replies: 64
Views: 20831

Re: Any info or opinions of Alonso's Indycar test?

Honda won't supply engines to a team that wants to field Alonso. Andretti is some how involved with the Harding team but I think they use Chevrolet engines and Andretti use Honda ones. Also Fernando will announce his 2019 plans in October he said. So would a Harding-McLaren backed Andretti run car b...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Mercedes setup a B team?
Replies: 26
Views: 8527

Re: Should Mercedes setup a B team?

j man wrote:Without a complete customer car to give them, it is impossible. I think the deadline for entries for next season has passed as well.
Thank you, its a shame though.
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Mercedes setup a B team?
Replies: 26
Views: 8527

Should Mercedes setup a B team?

I am wondering if Mercedes should setup a 'B' team for Estaban Ocon and George Russell for next season and it would a six month project be possible? There are some very good people in the world of motorsport and I reckon it could be possible. in my view they should do this instead of the three car i...
by paulsf1fix
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Channel 4 Secure Highlights for 2019 [Updated 12/9/18]
Replies: 39
Views: 14140

Re: Channel 4 Secure Highlights for 2019 [Updated 12/9/18]

I think this great news, I applaud Sky & channel 4 for doing this deal. Also it keeps some very good people in jobs.
by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Mick (son of Michael) Schumacher Thread
Replies: 143
Views: 59810

Re: Mick (son of Michael) Schumacher

I've thought for a while that Mick isn't good enough for F1, however if he finishes top three or two this year if he graduates to GP3...

Also some people say that David Schumacher (son of Ralph, remember him) is the better one of the two!
by paulsf1fix
Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Channel 4 Secure Highlights for 2019 [Updated 12/9/18]
Replies: 39
Views: 14140

Re: No channel 4 highlights for 2019

I admit, I am lucky I subscribe to sky and get the F1 channel but I got it when I subbed for HD, my TV ariel doesn't work I need sky for normal TV. I was hoping that when Liberty took over from Bernie they would want to allow non pay per-view channels to share the rights to F1 like they do at the mo...
by paulsf1fix
Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Channel 4 UK coverage - news thread
Replies: 165
Views: 86228

Re: Channel 4 UK coverage - news thread

I really like Channel 4's F1 coverage and I am sad that it wont be on there next year, the Guy Martin documentary with Jenson Button was good viewing. I like C4's coverage as it feels quite fresh and less bias towards certain drivers! Ben Edwards and D.C make good commentators and seem to get along,...