F1 2020 Thread

[David]

I think this is some of the best racing we've seen in years as long as you ignore the first 2 cars.

The thing that TV misses is how close the racing is. You can see the time between cars constantly changing as drivers make mistakes and loose ground while other drivers capitalize on other's mistakes. Glad to see less TV time for Mercedes and more for the guys in close races.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by livi

I suggest Lewis moves to Portland and leaves his seat to Kimi.

Hahahahaha!

[ryanjboutin]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Geez Pirelli, time to re-look at your tire tech. Poor showing

The idea for next Silverstone race was move to one level softer tyre availability to make it a two stop race.

Time will tell.

[black73]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Geez Pirelli, time to re-look at your tire tech. Poor showing

I think Pirelli would advise the teams to replace tires before they shred.

Love or hate LH, how many F1 drivers have become pop culture icons? Not many that I can think of. He brings attention to the sport. Kind of the Jeff Gordon of F1.

[Won]

I see a smiley face If you must have the glue rails, might as well have some fun.

[mattdavis11]

Originally Posted by black73

Love or hate LH, how many F1 drivers have become pop culture icons? Not many that I can think of. He brings attention to the sport. Kind of the Jeff Gordon of F1.

Zero. The worst nascar driver is more popular than the guy who retired because he lost his legs in an accident. There is no F1 driver even close in popularity to Bubba Wallace.

[Won]

No smileys here. Boring. Looks like Kvyat hit the concrete barrier. Safe cars.

[ryanjboutin]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

Zero. The worst nascar driver is more popular than the guy who retired because he lost his legs in an accident. There is no F1 driver even close in popularity to Bubba Wallace.

I think this is true if you're limiting your scope to the US.
Worldwide, this is not true.

[dan79brooklyn]

Why criticize someone in the global spotlight like Lewis Hamilton for standing up against racism, global warming the benefits of vegetarianism, being against animal cruelty etc.

That's the same attitude as the "shut up and dribble" people who criticized NBA players for speaking out.

I like Kimi, but he is not a great speaker or much of a role model. If you want to choose one F1 driver for a young racer to emulate, Lewis is the one. He doesn't come from a rich family and had to overcome a lot of challenges to get where he is.

He isn't number one solely based on his car. Remember when he was teammates with Alonso at Mclaren and out performed him? Alonso had to cheat to try to get an advantage.

[rusnak]

^ He can start to offer learned opinions when he actually reads IG posts before re-posting them, No? Otherwise he should just stick to rapping and offering fashion advice. As for standing up against "racism"....well not so much. Otherwise all lives would matter.

[dan79brooklyn]

Originally Posted by rusnak

^ He can start to offer learned opinions when he actually reads IG posts before re-posting them, No? Otherwise he should just stick to rapping and offering fashion advice. As for standing up against "racism"....well not so much. Otherwise all lives would matter.

Wow. Ummmm ok.

[yellowperil]

Originally Posted by dan79brooklyn

Why criticize someone in the global spotlight like Lewis Hamilton for standing up against racism, global warming the benefits of vegetarianism, being against animal cruelty etc.

That's the same attitude as the "shut up and dribble" people who criticized NBA players for speaking out.

I like Kimi, but he is not a great speaker or much of a role model. If you want to choose one F1 driver for a young racer to emulate, Lewis is the one. He doesn't come from a rich family and had to overcome a lot of challenges to get where he is.

He isn't number one solely based on his car. Remember when he was teammates with Alonso at Mclaren and out performed him? Alonso had to cheat to try to get an advantage.

I also remember when Ham outperformed Alonso, and I remember how shocked I was to see Alonso's fanbase in Spain all wearing monkey suits and masks for the Spanish GP. Alonso should have spoken up for his teammate at that time, and F1 should have done the right thing then but didn't. I have never been a fan of Alonso, based on this. It was hard to watch.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

Zero. The worst nascar driver is more popular than the guy who retired because he lost his legs in an accident. There is no F1 driver even close in popularity to Bubba Wallace.

I question that. One name, Schumacher. Different time periods.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by dan79brooklyn

Why criticize someone in the global spotlight like Lewis Hamilton for standing up against racism, global warming the benefits of vegetarianism, being against animal cruelty etc.

Because he's a dooosh?

[Deschodt]

So it came out in the press that force india DID in fact completey copy the Mercedes brake ducts.... They actually purchased them from Mercedes in 2019, when it was supposedly legal to do so per Otmar Szafnauer (I have no clue about F1 law and dates, his opinion). Their argument shifted to: "yes we reverse engineered them but it was legal to do so then, Renault is applying 2020 rules to 2019". Interesting...

Considering everything else they buy to go with the engine and gearbox/ rear end, it really is a pink mercedes...

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Deschodt

So it came out in the press that force india DID in fact completey copy the Mercedes brake ducts.... They actually purchased them from Mercedes in 2019, when it was supposedly legal to do so per Otmar Szafnauer (I have no clue about F1 law and dates, his opinion). Their argument shifted to: "yes we reverse engineered them but it was legal to do so then, Renault is applying 2020 rules to 2019". Interesting...

Considering everything else they buy to go with the engine and gearbox/ rear end, it really is a pink mercedes...

Except way less reliable. Poor Hulkkenberger could not even get out of the garage. The Mercedes always starts, and virtually always finishes the race, usually at the front.

[Noah930]

Yeah, for once in his F1 career Hulk has a podium-level car...and then the mechanics can't even get it to start. Hope he gets another chance this weekend.

[sammyg2]

Vettel-Aston Martin move ‘decided for some time’
Date published: August 6 2020


Sebastian Vettel’s move to Aston Martin next season “has been substantially decided for some time”, according to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

Gazzetta claims talks between the driver, who is leaving Ferrari at the end of this year, and the team that will be rebranded from Racing Point initially occurred “more than two months ago”.

That timeframe reflects when the first rumours linking Vettel with Aston Martin began to emerge.

Similarly, the pink-paged newspaper also endorsed recent speculation that Aston Martin were all set to announce Vettel as the replacement for Sergio Perez until the Mexican tested positive for COVID-19 on the eve of the British Grand Prix weekend.


“The first contacts took place more than two months ago and the plan was to announce the signing of the German between the two Silverstone races.

“The basis of the agreement has been substantially decided for some time but it was necessary to establish (and monetise) the role Vettel would have had as Formula 1 ambassador of the new Aston Martin brand, which from 2021 will give the team its name.

“Well, the commercial details of the contract should now be in place too. But in the meantime, Sergio Perez, the driver destined to be replaced by Vettel, contracted the coronavirus and was forced to miss a GP.

“So the team, for reasons of delicacy, could postpone the announcement of Vettel’s engagement and separation from the Mexican, who has been a pillar in recent seasons, bringing sponsors (around $15million a year) and results.”

The report also referred to termination clauses in Perez’s contract and the Mexican’s recent quotes stating that he would be the likeliest driver replaced due to his team-mate being Lance Stroll, son of Racing Point’s owner Lawrence Stroll.

Gazzetta continued: ‘Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer had recently come out of the closet admitting the existence of the deal: ‘We are interested in Vettel’.

“After the race on Sunday, another clue was added: the Ferrari driver was seen getting into Szafnauer’s car to probably go to a meeting at the team’s headquarters, which is located right next to the Silverstone racetrack.”

https://www.planetf1.com/news/sebastian-vettel-aston-martin-decided/

[Deschodt]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Yeah, for once in his F1 career Hulk has a podium-level car...and then the mechanics can't even get it to start. Hope he gets another chance this weekend.

looks unlikely, Sergio passed the UK quarantine and is getting a tet today, if negative he drives. Only Hulk could be this unlucky, it's unreal... Must be the #27, scourge of villeneuve and Alesi...

[GH85Carrera]

So a team that will be named Austin Martin will be running a car that is essentially a Mercedes. WTF?