F1: 2019 thread

[legion]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Assuming Hamilton next year wins the title again he ties Shumi , is that enough incentive to then leave Mercedes ? Or does he stay and hopefully break his tie with Shumi ? At this point in his career Hamilton has enough money so it comes down to what passion drives him ? Does he lust to drive for Ferrari like apparently most do ? Or is he content to finish his career with Mercedes ? Only time will tell .

For the past 10 years, Ferrari has been a good place to go to end your career.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

Great vid, herr_oberst, I'll raise you a 1955 Belgian Grandprix vid

Fantastic! Thank you! The Brits just love racing, and it shows in this. So many of the greatest names in GP racing, great film of a fantastic track, wet and dry conditions, Eau Rouge. It's all there.

(I thought I was looking at Nigel Mansell when they panned to Jean Behra on the pitwall at about 6:30...!)

[astrochex]

Lets keep the historic F1 train going, here is the 1957 German GP, Juan Manuel Fangio's final race.

[Rtrorkt]

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/16/uk/tamara-ecclestone-jewels-raid-scli-intl-gbr/index.html

now you know where your ticket money has gone.

[Deschodt]

Seems like Toto really wants to go work for F1. Ferrari says they'd use their veto against that, which is mildly amusing considering Todt went to run the FIA after his stint at Ferrari !
Gonna be a long winter !

[Won]

Slow news day:



https://www.ineos.com/news/ineos-group/mercedes-amg-petronas-comes-on-board-with-ineos-team-uk-and-team-ineos/

The performance partnership will leverage Mercedes’ world-leading experts and technological capabilities across all aspects of performance, from aerodynamics and simulation, to design and precision engineering

Probably as close to America's Cup as I will ever get. A bit ironic really, so close yet so far... We had made plans to see the boats fly in Cagliari a long time ago, and will see them again in the recently announced round in Portsmouth. Very exciting!

[cairns]

For the past 10 years, Ferrari has been a good place to go to end your career.

So true.

[astrochex]

Interview with Mercedes Andy Cowell,

[Deschodt]

Leclerc extended till 2024 at Ferrari. Shocking, I know.

[Neilk]

Less than 3 months before the first race.

Gotta a chance to run around the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. It's hard to believe it transforms into a F1 track, same with Monaco.


Pits for next years repeat Champ


Looking at turn 1 and downtown Melbourne


Two Aussie F1 legends.

[Rtrorkt]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a30151730/formula-1-2021-tires-pirelli/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_rdt&utm_medium=email&date=123019&utm_campaign=nl19001909&src=nl

going to 18" wheels in 2021.

[nota]

they need to get run flats
for less one touch ruined races

I would love to see them on street tires [normal construction hi-performance sold to the public tyres]

[Deschodt]

Didn't want to start an F1:2020 with this, but here's an amusing picture of an F1 WC suffering in the desert ;-)

[GH85Carrera]

Golly that sure looks like fun! ^^^^

[URY914]

FA will drive anything with four wheels. Reminds me of the old timers when I was going up, Foyt, Mario, Unsers, etc.

[Noah930]

Came across this for your model car collection.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Thanks Noah

Cost is $46 over here, you guys sure have good deals over there