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- Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:09 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2021
- Replies: 727
- Views: 59997
Re: Silly Season 2021
The longer it drags on the more it appears obvious that there are some serious issues holding this up in the negotiations. Neither party would want to be without an agreement heading into February. I find it hard to believe Hamilton wouldn't at least commit himself to a 1 year deal though, even if M...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:40 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2021 Pre-season news / Car launch dates!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3159
Re: 2021 Pre-season news / Car launch dates!
Is it too early for a 2022 season thread? Report in an Italian newspaper that F1 is considering delaying the new regulations again to 2023, but a spokesperson for F1 has said this is not true. https://twitter.com/chrismedlandf1/status/1349294277864677376?s=21 Glad to hear F1 have denied it. Another...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:03 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2021 Pre-season news / Car launch dates!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3159
Re: 2021 Pre-season news / Car launch dates!
Um....yeah https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76367/you-can-hardly-believe-it-rich-energy-returns-to-formula-1.html I'm not totally convinced tbh. In the video itself he never actually says that they will be, he says he is looking forward to it and thanking the fans that have been in contact wanting th...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 7:40 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
Re: US election - prediction
It's interesting, and encouraging IMO, to see high ranking Republican figures making some pretty damning statements against Trump in the wake of this. Even as much as congressmen calling for his cabinet to declare him unfit, invoke the 25th amendment, and remove him from office. I dont see that happ...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:42 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
Re: US election - prediction
I'm not usually a fan of the "where is all the tear gas?" line of argument when right wing protests appear to get an easier time of it than left wing from law enforcement. Mainly because protests are difficult to compare and without being there its difficult to say with certainty what caused things ...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
- Replies: 156
- Views: 7742
Re: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
Signing this lad seems like a case of Haas really shooting themselves in the foot. They have signed Mick Schumacher, the son of a driver a lot of people consider to be the best ever, that's an absolute PR gift. After a miserable couple of seasons on and off track and the Rich Energy humiliation, it...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:25 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
- Replies: 156
- Views: 7742
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 9 long years...
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4066
Re: 9 long years...
Thanks for your service!
So do we get a Scooby-Doo style unmasking?
So do we get a Scooby-Doo style unmasking?
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
- Replies: 156
- Views: 7742
Re: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
Yeah just to clarify, though I'm not sure it should need clarification to be honest, sexual assault is a horrible thing and a very serious matter. That's not what's being debated here. I apologise for derailing this slightly by using the term cancel culture, it is a buzz term as people have rightly ...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:34 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
- Replies: 156
- Views: 7742
Re: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
Seems to be gaining traction. I have mixed feelings, on the one hand I dont feel I've seen anything from him to say he is deserving of the seat over other drivers and he clearly has it because of money, which is an aspect of the sport I dont like. So looking at it from that perspective it wouldn't b...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:13 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Perez perform against Max?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3761
Re: How will Perez perform against Max?
I think Max has more raw potential, but it will be interesting to see, and will obviously depend on a few things. How will Perez adapt to the Red Bull? Which we have seen from Gasly and Albon is a tricky car to handle, while Verstappen seems to thrive with it. I think could be particularly important...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:32 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So, is Hamilton Racing this Weekend?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3096
Re: So, is Hamilton Racing this Weekend?
I don't know at what point it has to be announced but last weekend Craig from Sky had an interview with Toto and Toto said that he would need to test negative by Thursday if I remember rightly, so if that's true then we may get some news tomorrow.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
- Replies: 156
- Views: 7742
Re: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
The blurred video properly stitches him up tbh. Does not give an accurate representation of what happened. I'm surprised at the puritanical response in some quarters to a bit of consensual horse play. Was it professional to publish it? Obviously not but some F1 figures almost tripping over themselv...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
- Replies: 156
- Views: 7742
Re: Nikita Mazepin social media video incident
Before logging on here I saw the outrage and the video, my initial thought was that it seemed like horseplay between friends with the way she reacted, showing her middle finger to the camera etc, and that people should be careful about trying to read too much into a 10 second video without knowing t...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:35 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
- Replies: 215
- Views: 10191
Re: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
It wouldn’t completely offset, they would have to pay Bottas his 2021 wages (maybe more for break of contract) and then pay Williams to break George’s contract. Williams demanded $12 million to break Bottas’ contact back in 2017 and Mercedes paid it. I imagine George would be that amount or more. S...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:20 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
- Replies: 215
- Views: 10191
Re: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
Russell deserves a Mercedes seat next year, and we deserve to see it. That was the plan but it got blocked by Claire Williams looking to maximise the sale of her team. I think Mercedes could make it happen if they really wanted to. Would it cost them? sure, but I'm willing to bet George would take ...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 429
- Views: 11341
Re: 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Race Thread
I hope this race will show the powers that be that not every track needs a 90 second lap and 18+ corners. Sometimes simple works and a wide variety is a good thing to aim for. Yeah I'd take the outer layout again next year, nice to have some variety in the calendar like you say. The F2 here was inc...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
- Replies: 215
- Views: 10191
Re: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
A great race in the end and a great performance from Russell, so impressive to step in and match Bottas. It has raised more questions than given answers, we really need round 2 of this match up in AD. Would Bottas have caught Russell? Who actually had the better race pace? It’s a shame we did not r...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 429
- Views: 11341
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:48 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
- Replies: 215
- Views: 10191
Re: How will Russell perform against Bottas?
Russell deserves a Mercedes seat next year, and we deserve to see it.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:45 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 429
- Views: 11341
Re: 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Race Thread
Is it too late for Aston Martin to keep Perez for next year?
Is it too late for Mercedes to call George Russell up for next year?
Is it too late for Mercedes to call George Russell up for next year?
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:56 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2020 Turkish Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 290
- Views: 7400
Re: 2020 Turkish Grand Prix Race Thread
This was the first time in a long time I can remember being excited for an F1 race.
The action was great. Disappointed but not surprised to see it end in a Mercedes win. Roll on 2022!
The action was great. Disappointed but not surprised to see it end in a Mercedes win. Roll on 2022!
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2021 calendar
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1875
Re: 2021 calendar
Bit underwhelmed. I was hoping, but I guess not expecting, that this year might make the selection a little more varied next year. I'd like to see Portugal and Mugello stay. I'd love to see Imola again, I thought that was one of the best races this year. The track really gave a great sense of speed...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Saudi Arabia GP Confirmed for 2021
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3078
Re: Saudi Arabia GP Confirmed for 2021
I dont imagine it's the last time he will be asked, if he didnt feel he knew enough to comment then fair enough but I think it's fair to put the question to him and I think it would be a tremendous shame for him to miss this opportunity.
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
Re: US election - prediction
Looks like Biden will win Pennsylvania too now, quite important in terms of making things easier going forward, always a chance of a recount in a close state going the other way, but very unlikely to happen in 3 or 4 states.
I imagine it will also mean that Trump will graciously accept defeat...
I imagine it will also mean that Trump will graciously accept defeat...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
Re: US election - prediction
Irrespective of who wins this is the worst case scenario in terms of how it could play out. A close result with Trump claiming victory prematurely. From what I've seen (and this may change on a state by state basis) it seems that in person votes are counted first and early/mail votes last, broadly s...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:47 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
Re: US election - prediction
The US ballot system is too unfair to predict anything. Trump could lose the popular vote by a bigger margin than 4 years ago and still be elected... Biden chance is that lot of people who didn't care to decide between two opposite faces of the same establishment in 2016, had four years to realize ...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:05 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
Re: US election - prediction
I'm unsure what to think to be honest. Polls suggest a Biden win, but they said a similar thing in 2016. Biden seems less disliked to me than Hillary was generally, and Trump's campaign last time was very much centred around the idea of voting for him to change things (MAGA), kind of hard to generat...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:52 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: US election - prediction
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3927
US election - prediction
Who do you think will win the upcoming US presidential election?
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2021
- Replies: 727
- Views: 59997
Re: Silly Season 2021
So if I'm understanding that correctly Russell is potentially out of William's next year, with the new owners opting for a Perez and Mazepin lineup. So the likely resolution to this is him being promoted to Mercedes with Bottas being bought out and found a seat elsewhere, possibly Aston Martin. As b...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:34 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Calling it now: Hamilton's records will never be broken
- Replies: 207
- Views: 9570
Re: Calling it now: Hamilton's records will never be broken
I don't think its that unlikely to be honest. For starters lets just look at the numbers. Hamilton started at the age of 22, the minimum required age is now 18 so an exceptionally talented driver could have 4 years on Hamilton already, and that assumes the minimum age never drops, which is certainly...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:00 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Alex Albon Thread
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4909
Re: The Official Alex Albon Thread
Yeah Horner's is spewing class A bullshite there and he knows it. Trouble is what else can he do. He criticises Albon and he is accused of not supporting his driver. The main issue I have with Albon is that he seems to be getting worse rather than better. When that happens I can't think of many ins...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Sebastian Vettel to Aston Martin in 2021 (merged)
- Replies: 142
- Views: 6767
Re: Could next year be Vettel's final nail in the coffin?
I reckon that Vettel must be giving the two fingers to Ferrari & just not even trying any more. He has finally realized that the Ferrari work ethic is a poisonous one (for him) & is just letting going out for a steady Sunday drive. However, he has to prove he can still race next season, if he doesn...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly Season 2021
- Replies: 727
- Views: 59997
Re: Silly Season 2021
I'm seeing rumours that Mick Schumacher will be announced as an Alfa Romeo driver for next season this weekend, prior to his FP1 debut, as well as a one year extension for Kimi.
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2020 Tuscan GP Race thread
- Replies: 245
- Views: 10389
Re: 2020 Tuscan GP Race thread
Apparently Mercedes tried to warn the FIA about the risks involved with the safety car lights going off so late, but they just shrugged it off and said it's better for the show this way. https://www.motorsport-total.com/formel-1/news/re-start-chaos-mercedes-war-das-problem-vor-dem-rennen-bewusst-20...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:10 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: F1, Racism & BlackLivesMatter
- Replies: 489
- Views: 32865
Re: F1 In trouble with Ofcom.
I've never understood the mentality of people who take the time to go out of their way and complain about these sorts of things.Ofcom has rexieved 133 complaints about both skys and channel 4s coverage of the Tuscan grand prix.
133 people need to get a grip IMO.
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:22 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Sebastian Vettel to Aston Martin in 2021 (merged)
- Replies: 142
- Views: 6767
Re: Could next year be Vettel's final nail in the coffin?
We're seeing what we already knew, Vettel can't extract top level performance out of a car with rear instability, we saw the same thing last year between France and Singapore when Ferrari went that way with development. If the Racing Point has the same 'pointy' characteristics next year then he wil...
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:16 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: F1, Racism & BlackLivesMatter
- Replies: 489
- Views: 32865
Re: F1, Racism & BlackLivesMatter
While I believe that those cops that killed Breanna Taylor should go to jail, they did not commit murder. Murder by definition has to be a pre meditated killing. There is nothing to suggest that those cops wanted or planned to kill Breanna Taylor. They acted irresponsibly, just firing random shots ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:49 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: F1, Racism & BlackLivesMatter
- Replies: 489
- Views: 32865
Re: F1, Racism & BlackLivesMatter
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-breonna-taylor-shirt-fia-mugello/4875139/ The FIA is looking into whether or not Lewis Hamilton broke any rules by wearing a T-shirt at the Tuscan Grand Prix that highlighted police brutality. It will be interesting to see where this goes, I feel the FIA m...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Sebastian Vettel to Aston Martin in 2021 (merged)
- Replies: 142
- Views: 6767
Re: Could next year be Vettel's final nail in the coffin?
We're seeing what we already knew, Vettel can't extract top level performance out of a car with rear instability, we saw the same thing last year between France and Singapore when Ferrari went that way with development. If the Racing Point has the same 'pointy' characteristics next year then he will...