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sturginho wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:43 pm I caught the start and last few laps, doesn't seem like I missed much

First 15 laps or so were entertaining, but the safety car killed it

In other news...

Silverstone have renamed the pit straight the Hamilton straight.

And McLaren have sold 15% (increasing to 33%) of the racing team to a YS led consortium in return for $185 million over the next couple of years

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:12 pm Christ this track is dull. Mercedes engine is turned down, Verstappen doing a Hamilton out front, but Albon still can't get onto the gearbox of Hamilton

It used to be Hungary; but Abu Dhabi is much, much worse.

Look at the money they spend on the place; & it's a monstrous turd of a circuit; not a single redeeming feature.

Lewis is a supremely fit 35 year old who had mild Covid symptoms, yet after the race he was fucked as a fat club racer.

“Just like flu....”

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:20 pm

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:12 pm Christ this track is dull. Mercedes engine is turned down, Verstappen doing a Hamilton out front, but Albon still can't get onto the gearbox of Hamilton

It used to be Hungary; but Abu Dhabi is much, much worse.

Look at the money they spend on the place; & it's a monstrous turd of a circuit; not a single redeeming feature.

Tilke is German. Never let a German do the design. Get an Italian to design circuits.

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:28 pm Lewis is a supremely fit 35 year old who had mild Covid symptoms, yet after the race he was fucked as a fat club racer.

“Just like flu....”

Yep, Lewis was screwed today - you could hear on the radio Multiple negative tests or not - he wasn't really fit to drive today, and I suspect he wouldn't have been this time next week either

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:20 pm

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:12 pm Christ this track is dull. Mercedes engine is turned down, Verstappen doing a Hamilton out front, but Albon still can't get onto the gearbox of Hamilton

It used to be Hungary; but Abu Dhabi is much, much worse.

Look at the money they spend on the place; & it's a monstrous turd of a circuit; not a single redeeming feature.

Kimi likes the first few corners...

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:36 pm

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:20 pm

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:12 pm Christ this track is dull. Mercedes engine is turned down, Verstappen doing a Hamilton out front, but Albon still can't get onto the gearbox of Hamilton

It used to be Hungary; but Abu Dhabi is much, much worse.

Look at the money they spend on the place; & it's a monstrous turd of a circuit; not a single redeeming feature.

Tilke is German. Never let a German do the design. Get an Italian to design circuits.

I'd agree completely if he hadn't also designed Turkey.

Most of his tracks are shite; but someone signs off on them; & they seem to be more concerned with taking money off Despots, than improving the spectacle.

How hard is it to build a track with some elevation changes ? It's the most obvious difference between shite tracks, & the decent ones.

I hope to God the rumors that Portimão is going to get a slot are true.

Meh, Portugal GP was good because it was wet. In the dry that track is narrow and boring too.

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:11 pm Meh, Portugal GP was good because it was wet. In the dry that track is narrow and boring too.

Portimoa has some wide corners and quite a lot of vertical. Maybe this season it's been a lack of data - but maybe it has been the difference. I certainly don't think that F1 would be hurt by giving drivers a much broader set of challenges

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:37 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:11 pm Meh, Portugal GP was good because it was wet. In the dry that track is narrow and boring too.

Portimoa has some wide corners and quite a lot of vertical. Maybe this season it's been a lack of data - but maybe it has been the difference. I certainly don't think that F1 would be hurt by giving drivers a much broader set of challenges

anything that isn't like a tesco carpark would be an improvement over some of the current tracks

Checo officially to RB next year....

and not seen on here..but Tsunodo to Alpha T next year which was announced earlier this week...

Sad that Hulk is not in...but not year should be fun

tcc_dc wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:05 pm Checo officially to RB next year....

and not seen on here..but Tsunodo to Alpha T next year which was announced earlier this week...

Sad that Hulk is not in...but not year should be fun

Tsunoda was the worst kept secret in F1. Everyone knew that he had that seat as soon as he picked up his superlicense

Albon to Uber Eats confirmed!

Mercedes restructure - Toto, Infosys, and Daimler now equal partners in the team. Toto confirmed as principal for at least the next 3 years. Daimler and I eisteddfod desperate to.lock down Hamilton for at least the next 2 years - his brand is worth a huge amount to them

Ineos ?

Bimbowomxn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:36 pmIneos ?

Yeah, that was an autocorrect

eisteddfod?

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:46 pm

Bimbowomxn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:36 pmIneos ?

Yeah, that was an autocorrect

Other than a Radcliffs ego what do they get from it ?


Or have I answered my own question?

Bimbowomxn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:00 pm

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:46 pm

Bimbowomxn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:36 pmIneos ?

Yeah, that was an autocorrect

Other than a Radcliffs ego what do they get from it ?


Or have I answered my own question?

Radcliff is developing the group to get closer to the final manufactured product - which is the justification not just for the F1 sponsorship, but cycling, sailing, etc.

Maybe it's just an ego trip, maybe it's a genuine business plan.

Bimbowomxn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:00 pm

Saint wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:46 pm

Bimbowomxn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:36 pmIneos ?

Yeah, that was an autocorrect

Other than a Radcliffs ego what do they get from it ?


Or have I answered my own question?

It's called sportswashing. Ineos are one of the highest polluting companies in the world.

Formula 1 team Haas say Nikita Mazepin will drive for the team in 2021 after concluding their investigation into the Russian's conduct in a video recently posted online.

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:03 pm

Formula 1 team Haas say Nikita Mazepin will drive for the team in 2021 after concluding their investigation into the Russian's conduct in a video recently posted online.

Sir Lewis Hamilton it is then

Cyril leaving Renault/Alpine - not before time

Saint wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:11 pm Cyril leaving Renault/Alpine - not before time

I hope Danny Ric made him get his tattoo first.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:17 am

R3 in Auckland?

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:54 pm

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:17 am

R3 in Auckland?

Bit of a long drag between European GPs; I was thinking more Portugal

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:24 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:54 pm

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:17 am

R3 in Auckland?

Bit of a long drag between European GPs; I was thinking more Portugal

It's expected to be Portimao, but contracts aren't signed yet

So many GP's and still none in Africa.

handyman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:04 am So many GP's and still none in Africa.

Too Democratic

Didn't you have a Formula E Race ?

handyman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:04 am So many GP's and still none in Africa.

No grade 1 tracks in Africa.

Saint wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:37 pm

handyman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:04 am So many GP's and still none in Africa.

No suitcases of unmarked bills in Africa.

Fixed

Saint wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:37 pm

handyman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:04 am So many GP's and still none in Africa.

No grade 1 tracks in Africa.

I'm certain I read about someone trying to upgrade Kyalami. Will try to find a link.

handyman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:53 am

Saint wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:37 pm

handyman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:04 am So many GP's and still none in Africa.

No grade 1 tracks in Africa.

I'm certain I read about someone trying to upgrade Kyalami. Will try to find a link.

Seems it is Grade 2 atm.

handyman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:54 am

handyman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:53 am

Saint wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:37 pm

No grade 1 tracks in Africa.

I'm certain I read about someone trying to upgrade Kyalami. Will try to find a link.

Seems it is Grade 2 atm.

Yeah - the new owner had to spend something like $100million just to bring it up to that standard. I think it's a long way off

Sir Lewis Hamilton signs 1 year deal for 2021 with Mercedes

Reckon that open the door for George next year?

Saint wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:00 am

handyman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:54 am

handyman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:53 am

I'm certain I read about someone trying to upgrade Kyalami. Will try to find a link.

Seems it is Grade 2 atm.

Yeah - the new owner had to spend something like $100million just to bring it up to that standard. I think it's a long way off

I wonder how many years it would take to pay back $100 million in SA ?

It would be nice to have another GP in the SH, & it could be swapped for one of the European legs, because it's in the right TZ; but if it doesn't wash it's face in local attendance; there's no point even talking about it; & I suspect it wouldn't.

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:40 am

Saint wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:00 am

handyman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:54 am
Seems it is Grade 2 atm.

Yeah - the new owner had to spend something like $100million just to bring it up to that standard. I think it's a long way off

I wonder how many years it would take to pay back $100 million in SA ?

It would be nice to have another GP in the SH, & it could be swapped for one of the European legs, because it's in the right TZ; but if it doesn't wash it's face in local attendance; there's no point even talking about it; & I suspect it wouldn't.

Rabid corruption throughout the continent probably doesn't help either.