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Anybody got an update on the all new Ferrari engine for this year? Pretty much every year we get rumours (mostly from the Italian media) that the engine is up N horsepower from the previous year and how it's (supposedly) more powerful than the Merc. It's been unusually quiet. I read somewhere (can'...

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I've just seen the Australian COVID19 death figures. Wow, they are incredibly low. Hats off to the Australian authorities for their immense response and measures to keep the spread contained and the mortality rates so low. I am wondering though, have their long hot dry summers and extended warm wea...

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If the Australian Grand prix will get postponed, the pre-season test schedule too will get postponed. It would shift to Bahrain & would possibly be held between March 12-14 before the season gets underway on 28th March. Nothing is official yet though. https://www.motorsportweek.com/2021/01/05/formu...

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They wont sign him for 2 reasons… First they want to continue to project to the world that their YDP is one of, if not the absolute best in the world and prefer to field Albon one more season at least, and the other reason is because they are perhaps afraid that Checo might match and even beat Max ...

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Asphalt_World wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:21 am

By the time they get to F1, they've been wearing helmets for years.

Yes, but they could be in F1 for 10 years or more. Everything changes once they get to F1. New personal sponsors, etc.

Is there no other way to identify a driver?

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Maybe there needs to be another way to identify the driver in the car more easily. I don't think it's reasonable to expect a driver to get a helmet designed on day 1 and keep it forever.

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I think Hamilton's debut was impressive but being in one of the best cars in the field from day 1 certainly helped that. There was no doubt about his talent after a string of podiums out the gate. But for me, Vettel blowing away the field in a Toro Rosso was a bigger shock and a bigger statement. He...

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Bathurst is basically just an endurance race... It would be a brave man who would say this in an Australian pub on a Friday afternoon... All jokes aside, I think it is different as it is really a 1000km sprint race these days. It's very different to Le Mans or another 24 hour. The race is also all ...

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Charles LeBrad wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:20 pm
One I was surprised it took me to last night to think of, and surprised it hasn’t been mentioned.

Senna, Imola 94

Wow, good point. Yes, I think we can all agree to that.

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Jacky Ickx has done pretty well: Wins: 6 x Le Mans 24 Hours 1977 Bathurst 1000 1983 Dakar Rally 1972 German GP (Nordschleife) Podiums: 1971 Monaco GP (3rd) I think it will be difficult to find many drivers who have won the Bathurst 1000 (or 500) plus others in the crown, as the Bathurst 1000 has bee...

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I’d have to put Webber’s 2010 Korea one down for me. As an Aussie, that was heartbreaking Yes, I'd probably choose this one. If Webber hadn't have had a DNF it is likely he would have finished in the top 3 and this would have won him the title. Webber may not have won more titles, but Red Bull may ...

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What's wrong with Haas?

- Not a stellar design this year
- Ferrari engine and underpinnings
- Mediocre drivers

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I am equally surprised from your lack of understanding of what I said. I only mentioned that "the problem with BLM is now that sometimes they have gone too far". Which is true in my view, but from that you ended up with me trying to diminish a movement against racism... Way to twist my words. It's ...

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I am continually blown away by people trying to diminish a social movement against racism.

It doesn't matter if there are individuals taking things too far, overall there are millions of people participating or supporting the movement.

My question is, why even make this argument?

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If they retain Albon, next year he will mentally crumble even harder. Unless he gets much closer to Max and has some eye-catching performances then it's pretty clear Red Bull are retaining him out of pity and/or admitting their flawed Young Driver programme or retaining him for commercial reasons. ...

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This is just the same conjecture I’ve already explained to another poster, so I’m not going over it again. There seems to be a refusal amongst some people to admit that men and women - in general - think and behave differently, have different interest and desires and that these differences are what...

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Also, regardless of when the BLM tag became a thing, people wanting equal rights, oportunities and and respect, regardless of skin colour, has been an ongoing issue for centuries. The fact that people are trying to bash the BLM movement and claiming it's some kind of recent thing, is ignorant and s...

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How do you figure this? You name 4 drivers, but how many male drivers have been at the top level in the time those women have been? A tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the number who started off karting when they were 8. But what does that mean? Are you suggesting a higher percentage of women make it th...

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They very much are a representation of the movement. They chant the slogan. They raise thye fist. They carry the sign. They wear the shirt, How much more of a representation do you need? Also, pity that line of thinking doesn't seem to apply to US cops as well does it? Things would be a lot quieter...

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I think it really depends on what the team are in the sport for. RBR don't strike me as a team that want to accumulate constructor points and be 2nd instead of 3rd. They are there to win races and titles and build their brand. So to me, they don't want a solid second driver who flies under the radar...

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I think this is all a bit unfair. Albon is in the spotlight because it's a top tier seat and there is history there.

No one seems to care about how bad Grosjean is anymore...

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What’s your point? The numbers are stacked against everyone, an 8 year old girl stands a better chance of making it to F1 than an 8 year old boy. It can be done and it has been, you don’t have to look very hard to find the likes of Powell, Amati, Wolff and Patrick. How do you figure this? You name ...

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There's a very important election coming up in the US soon. The overwhelming majority of those involved in the rioting, looting, etc will be Democrat supporters but it's kind of ironic that their behaviour could well be the very thing that tips the balance in favour of Trump and they end up with an...

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The problem with BLM is now that sometimes they have gone too far. Someone sent me a link to some "public freakout" videos and it is unreal. For example someone asked a black lady to put her mask on the train and she started shouting "white privilege" and made a fuss over it. Many other examples of...

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Do people really think that the reason we don't have women competing in F1 and other top tier motorsports is because women aren't capable? I don't believe this for a second. While F1 is obviously a physical sport, those men competing are hardly body builders. They are strong but very light. There is...

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It is absolutely true that you are far more likely to be killed by Police in the US if you are black as opposed to white. However the statistic that is very rarely quoted alongside that is that in any given interaction with the Police, you are twice a likely to be killed if you are white as opposed...

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Surprised not to see a thread on this yet. Mercedes are strongly rumoured to be selling 70% of their F1 team to Ineos. https://www.planetf1.com/news/ineos-buy-mercedes/ This seems to fit all the recent rumours of Mercedes looking to exit the sport. This is a soft exit, with the team remaining in F1,...

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How about poaching Kevin Magnussen from Haas? His cowboy-attitude would fit very well with Red Bull, and he's a fast driver, who can win races in the right car. He's not good enough to be a threat to Verstappen, but there is no way he would be lapped by him either. As driver #2 he would collect a s...

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Thing is, what are we debating here? Is Murray saying he's the most talented? The word he used was "greatest", which perhaps implies he's referring to the whole package rather than just driving ability. Good point. But does being nice to other drivers mean they aren't great? "Greatest" refers to bo...

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I still can't agree with this. Lewis is obviously prolific and his talent is outstanding. But even if Schumacher and Senna tainted their careers with dirty or questionable tactics, are they not still the most talented? Another question remains - Schumacher and Senna were not as dominant and had more...

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It possibly could have contributed, but given Sainz had a failure at the same time it seems to be a wider issue. Debris or something exposed around the removed kerb seems the most likely.

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Hard not to like him.

Going to be a real treat having Ricciardo and Norris together at McLaren next year...

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I probably would take the punt on Vettel for a couple of reasons. He is a former 4x world champion and still commands attention, which will bring attention and credibility to the team. This is especially useful given its Aston Martin's foray into modern F1 at a team level. It would also undoubtedly ...

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So renault know they have a rubbish car and are doing everything they can to get a free position in the championship. Another protest has been made on the racing points legality of their cars. Pathetic by Renault to be honnest. Just build a better car. While I agree that Renault should build a bett...

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What if Norris comfortable beats Sainz, what will Ferrari do? I don't think they can do anything. He's signed a contract. Norris is on a contract at McLaren too, so nothing will change there. Sainz has already proved himself to be a solid and consistent driver so I don't think Norris beating him wi...

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The day Formula 1 holds a reverse grid race is the same day Formula 1 is finished. It's an unpopular gimmick even in grassroots motorsport. It should not be happening at the top level. I didn't think the existing format was broken. F1 just needs to be more competitive. Then that automatically makes ...

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Now, to respond to the question of where are the Americans on this thread. No, I have not been hiding, afraid to face the forum. The simple truth is, that coming and posting at PF1 was not something that crossed my mind, I have far too many other concerns to deal with... Great post Blake. All the b...

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I think it's fanciful to suggest that Paddy Lowe moved to Williams F1, then was subsequently pigeon-holed into a role by Claire Williams. That's not how recruitment works. It's more likely Paddy was interested in the position at Williams and there was a negotiation. He would have known he was going ...

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My opinion is a bit different. I think they had to take action like this, especially given it was an "official" race and not just a game. If they were lenient it sets a precedent. E-sports is quite serious beyond the amateur gaming side and there is even betting markets on it. Just because it's virt...

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Could be a very good move for Dan. The Ferrari seat would have been as a number 2, given how much Leclerc is being cemented as Ferrari's future. While their car will be capable of winning races some days, overall they have been inconsistent for a very long time. McLaren made a huge leap in 2019, may...

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