F1 2020 Thread

[chapo]

really? that's great. haven't seen it yet.

[rfuerst911sc]

Alpha Tauri announced Tsunoda will replace Kvyat .

[944 S2]

Albion will take on test/back up driver role within Redbull.

[Rtrorkt]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/55325530

family says it is a private matter and will not be releasing any information. Here is hoping one of the greats of F1 gets well.

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by Rtrorkt

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/55325530

family says it is a private matter and will not be releasing any information. Here is hoping one of the greats of F1 gets well.

I saw this a couple of days ago. Hoping Sir Frank gets well!

My favourite team. But that may change with new ownership.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by 944 S2

Perez to join Max in 2021!

It will be nice to really see just how good Perez is. If he can beat Max on the occasional qualifying, I will be really impressed. At least he should be able to be up close to the top more than Albon ever was.

[nota]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It will be nice to really see just how good Perez is. If he can beat Max on the occasional qualifying, I will be really impressed. At least he should be able to be up close to the top more than Albon ever was.

likely but not official until the friday confirmation

and I donot expect perez to beat max on saturday unless max blows a Q3 lap
but expect far close Q times from perez then the 0.5 we have been seeing

but sunday race tyre life extension may get perez a place or two advantage
on occasion if max uses up his tyres

[Deschodt]

J. Capito got the job at Williams to replace Claire. Competent guy, did well in WRC for VW. Looking for Albon / Perez everywhere but not finding anything official either.

[rfuerst911sc]

If Perez gets the RB seat I don't expect many wins if any . That is not a knock on his ability it is more about the RB chassis . It sounds like that chassis needs to be man handled to go fast and that fits Max's driving style .

If Perez can adapt quickly what I do expect is consistent top finishes like 3rd - 5th . Week in and week out . Assuming Max can continue to fight at the front and RB can improve on speed the duo could test Mercedes for constructors championship . I will add I think Bottas is losing his edge and won't consistently finish second .

However if the RB chassis is not as tough to drive as some think then that gives Perez a leg up as he seems to be a master at tire management . A quicker car than he is used to , some decent strategy and excellent tire management could get him fighting for wins and or higher podium positions . If he only signs a one year deal I don't expect much in the way of team orders .

[stealthn]

Geez no one giving Seb a shout out, I think Aston Martin will be number 2 ahead of RB.

But that’s just me

[legion]

I think Seb's best by date is passed. I don't expect him or Alonso to be a factor. I think he will have similar performance to Stroll. We'll see.

[Noah930]

Perez to be announced tomorrow, for the 2nd seat at Red Bull.

[matthewb0051]

Red Bull are being very cagey. This was about 2 hour ago.

Edit: now looking at again, it may be older...

[matthewb0051]

Perez announced as RB driver today.

Sorry Alex

[matthewb0051]

[GH85Carrera]

It will be interesting to see if anyone can be as fast as Max. It would be refreshing to see Max beaten in qualifying on occasion.

[nota]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It will be interesting to see if anyone can be as fast as Max. It would be refreshing to see Max beaten in qualifying on occasion.

race position is far more likely if max uses up his tyres
as longer runs is where perez is best at rather then one lap

but I expect perez to get closer then the +0.5 Q times we have been seeing
and farther up the result finish placing for more points but seldom beat max in ether

[stealthn]

Good for Perez, but personally I don’t see it working with Max just based on how they both race. My prediction: they will take both cars out of the race 3 times in 2021 due to racing each other.

[Deschodt]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Good for Perez, but personally I don’t see it working with Max just based on how they both race. My prediction: they will take both cars out of the race 3 times in 2021 due to racing each other.

I don’t see how they could considering Perez will be way behind max both in race and quali ! Do you mean when max laps Perez ? :-)

Humour !!

[astrochex]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Good for Perez, but personally I don’t see it working with Max just based on how they both race. My prediction: they will take both cars out of the race 3 times in 2021 due to racing each other.

Agreed. Two uber aggressive drivers, what could go wrong?