F1 2020 Thread

[URY914]

Originally Posted by javadog

I have never been impressed with Claire. It's often been rumored that the team would have done better had her brother run it but who knows?

Ever seen the movie on Williams on Netflex or Amazon?

[javadog]

Originally Posted by URY914

Ever seen the movie on Williams on Netflex or Amazon?

I have seen a documentary on Williams a while back, don't recall where or if it is the one you reference. Seems like it was in the last couple of years.

[rfuerst911sc]

Read a few F1 articles today . Gunther Steiner stated he needs to sit down with Gene Haas and talk drivers now that they have decided to stay in F1 . Steiner said as far as he's concerned he will listen to any driver interested , even saying he would consider two rookies . Maybe Mick Schumacher ?

Lance Stroll being tight lipped about his future with RP wonder if anything going on there ? Kimi hasn't decided if he wants to race next year and his teammate hasn't had any discussions on his future . Does Hulkenberg fit into any of these scenarios ? Will be interesting to see how all plays out .

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Monza a power circuit should be an interesting race once the engine 'Party Mode' ban comes in. I might even watch this race!

FIA seem to be doing a good job and tightening up the grid which will hopefully tighten up the racing

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

https://www.grandprix247.com/2020/08/24/who-are-new-williams-owners-dorilton-capital/

Was told on good authority if they hadn't sold the team would not have made it to the end of the season

So who bailed out Williams? Bernie?

[yellowperil]

It's sad to see Kimi at the back of the pack. Hard to watch.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Originally Posted by Noah930

So who bailed out Williams? Bernie?

Named in the article I added the link for

[strupgolf]

I think this year has been the most boring year I've watched in the last 20 years. I don't know what they could do to make it better. I still love it and watch it, but come on?

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by strupgolf

I think this year has been the most boring year I've watched in the last 20 years. I don't know what they could do to make it better. I still love it and watch it, but come on?

I have to agree. There is no chance Hamilton will not win. He always finishes in the points. His car is a second or more faster than anyone but his teammate. And Hamilton has all the luck that Hulkenburg never has. Who else can drive an entire lap on three tires and still win the race?

The only point in watching is to see the other cars in a race for the other places.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

Named in the article I added the link for

I was thinking maybe the BCE was referring to Bernie Charles Ecclestone.

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I have to agree. There is no chance Hamilton will not win. He always finishes in the points. His car is a second or more faster than anyone but his teammate. And Hamilton has all the luck that Hulkenburg never has. Who else can drive an entire lap on three tires and still win the race?

The only point in watching is to see the other cars in a race for the other places.

Given the current protest climate of professional athletes, I am waiting on Hamilton to take a real stand and stop racing in protest. He's a wuss and I know he won't but one can hope. He will just keep pointing the stupid top of his helmet or raising a fist and never take a stand that has any consequence to him.

Anyway, that would make it interesting.

I've noticed that in most races the midfield is where the action is and also where the TV coverage has focused. They tune back into the finish line when the winner, er I mean Hamilton crosses.

I usually wake back up at that point and say some curse words about how boring it was and then get on with the day.

Thank the almighty that the Premier League begins soon!!

[Deschodt]

[Noah930]

The nice thing about Mercedes' runaway season (again) is that I no longer feel compelled to wake up at 0445 to catch the Euro races live. Let the TV record the thing, and then watch it at my leisure. Maybe Sunday. Maybe Tuesday. I also don't worry about "spoiler alerts."

[DaveE]

Maybe it will rain. Maybe Hammy gets a flat tire with TWO laps left!

[yellowperil]

Hope Vettel has a good race for a change. Hope he does well, maybe rain will help.

[rfuerst911sc]

Carlos Sainz has the same luck as Hulkenberg ☹️ . He's out before the race can start suspected turbocharger issue .

[javadog]

Originally Posted by Deschodt

No kidding. This weekend has got to be a low point.

[yellowperil]

Where did Dany Ric find the speed at the end of the race? Could he not have used that early and moved into 3 place. Baffling. (to me) I'm easily baffled.

And it's not just the fastest at the end, when every one is going slower, it was fastest OF THE RACE.

[oldE]

Dennis,
Having almost no fuel left in his tank and tires in much better shape than the three in front of him gave the Honey Badger the opportunity. He did the rest himself.
"Good on yeh, Mate! "
And then there's Ferrari, beaten by Alfa. Hope Kimi had a smile over that.
How do you think a certain McLaren driver is feeling about his move to the not so prancing horse next year?
Best
Les

[greglepore]

4-10 has been fun all year, if you suspend caring about the pointy end.