spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Shut that fucking helicopter up!
PARDON?
F1 2020
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PARDON?
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
Yep, and the European races make for a civilised afternoon drinking session for Euro-based viewers.Well if the racing is going to be like this week after week I'll have to start drinking early morningsThese races are at a great time for me
Oh, Nozza, saying happy birthday to his kid sister.
1%er
Well-Known Member
I tend not to drink during morning races (European races) as we always go to the bar after for a long lunch with lots of beer, but as the bars are closed nothing stopping me at the moment
Except the boss
cybershot
Well-Known Member
Pre-ordered the F1 2020 game as managed to bag it for £20 on Xbox (requires some jiggry pokery with buying it from the Argentina Xbox store, I believe it still translates to about £20!) and been playing that this weekend too. The Dutch track is so much fun, and probably my new favourite track to race on. Wish we'd been able to see racing on it this year because it's fast and turns are superb fun.
1%er
Well-Known Member
Is Binotto on his way out as Ferrari boss
Lots of news about Ferrari replacing Binotto and the Italian press are calling for blood. Mattia Binotto’s successor as Ferrari team boss may already have been found. Formula 1’s media contingent agrees that the Maranello team is in deep crisis after just two races of the 2020 season. “There was a long briefing in Maranello this week to find out what is being done with the car for Hungary,” reported Corriere della Sera.
It is believed more new aerodynamic parts will be added to the car this weekend, but Binotto’s bosses John Elkann and Louis Camilleri are reportedly prepared to take “drastic action” if Ferrari does not make quick progress. “The men even have a plan for a successor: Antonello Coletta,” the newspaper claims. Coletta currently heads Ferrari’s sporting activities department, including the ‘F1 Clienti’ program and GT racing.
A drastic change like that has the backing of many in the Italian media, with La Gazzetta dello Sport insisting: “When the ingredients are good, it must be that the chefs cannot cook.” According to a reporter for German television RTL, however, Binotto could keep the job for the rest of the season at least. Journalist Felix Gorner said he thinks the 50-year-old Italian will remain boss “at least until the winter”.
Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore doubts even signing up Lewis Hamilton would help Ferrari. “Ferrari hasn’t won for years,” he is quoted by Tuttosport. “They have an aerodynamic problem and now it seems also with the engine. “Nothing would change with Hamilton behind the wheel as a driver makes a difference of 1-2 tenths, not seconds. If I was Binotto, I would give up on this year but also next year and think about the 2022 machine for the new regulations. And I would not hesitate for a second,” Briatore said.
Vettel to Aston Martin?
Again lots of reports claiming Vettel is going to Aston Martin. Sebastian Vettel is “about to sign” with Aston Martin for 2021 with team owner Lawrence Stroll triggering Sergio Perez’s exit clause, reports Bild. Rumours about Vettel’s future and his possible 2021 team continued at the Styrian Grand Prix weekend as team bosses were asked if they had any interest in signing Vettel for next season. The German is out of contract with Ferrari at the end of this year’s championship with the Scuderia having informed him that his services are no longer required.
While Haas team boss Guenther Steiner said he would “welcome” Vettel, Red Bull’s Christian Horner said it was a “definite no”. Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer spoke of a long-term deal with his two drivers, Perez and Lance Stroll. “Well, like I’ve said before,” he said in reply to a question from Autosport, “it’s flattering that everyone this that a four-time World Champion would come to our team, but maybe that’s because the car is a bit quicker now. “You’re absolutely right, we have long contracts with both our drivers, so it would only be logical that we don’t have space.”
Bild, though, says team owner Stroll is about to make a space. According to the German publication, although Perez has a contract that runs until the end of 2022, he has an exit clause in that deal. It states that Racing Point, which will operate under the Aston Martin moniker, can buy out the driver should they decide to go down a different driver path. The deal, which has to be agreed before 31 July 2020, is currently being negotiated between Perez, his sponsors and the Racing Point bosses. Once that is agreed, Racing Point will announce Vettel as Stroll’s 2021 team-mate.
Horner alluded to such a deal when he spoke with Sky Sports during the Styrian GP weekend. “I guess he’s got a couple of choices available to him, I assume either Racing Point, or a year out and re-evaluate the options in a year’s time,” said Vettel’s former boss. “I don’t think Lance is going to get fired! Of course drivers’ contracts between the teams, you never know what’s within them, it’s only the Contract Recognition Board that has full sight of them. I’m sure that perhaps they have options, or break points, or whatever. But that’s really none of our business.”
Lots of news about Ferrari replacing Binotto and the Italian press are calling for blood. Mattia Binotto’s successor as Ferrari team boss may already have been found. Formula 1’s media contingent agrees that the Maranello team is in deep crisis after just two races of the 2020 season. “There was a long briefing in Maranello this week to find out what is being done with the car for Hungary,” reported Corriere della Sera.
It is believed more new aerodynamic parts will be added to the car this weekend, but Binotto’s bosses John Elkann and Louis Camilleri are reportedly prepared to take “drastic action” if Ferrari does not make quick progress. “The men even have a plan for a successor: Antonello Coletta,” the newspaper claims. Coletta currently heads Ferrari’s sporting activities department, including the ‘F1 Clienti’ program and GT racing.
A drastic change like that has the backing of many in the Italian media, with La Gazzetta dello Sport insisting: “When the ingredients are good, it must be that the chefs cannot cook.” According to a reporter for German television RTL, however, Binotto could keep the job for the rest of the season at least. Journalist Felix Gorner said he thinks the 50-year-old Italian will remain boss “at least until the winter”.
Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore doubts even signing up Lewis Hamilton would help Ferrari. “Ferrari hasn’t won for years,” he is quoted by Tuttosport. “They have an aerodynamic problem and now it seems also with the engine. “Nothing would change with Hamilton behind the wheel as a driver makes a difference of 1-2 tenths, not seconds. If I was Binotto, I would give up on this year but also next year and think about the 2022 machine for the new regulations. And I would not hesitate for a second,” Briatore said.
Vettel to Aston Martin?
Again lots of reports claiming Vettel is going to Aston Martin. Sebastian Vettel is “about to sign” with Aston Martin for 2021 with team owner Lawrence Stroll triggering Sergio Perez’s exit clause, reports Bild. Rumours about Vettel’s future and his possible 2021 team continued at the Styrian Grand Prix weekend as team bosses were asked if they had any interest in signing Vettel for next season. The German is out of contract with Ferrari at the end of this year’s championship with the Scuderia having informed him that his services are no longer required.
While Haas team boss Guenther Steiner said he would “welcome” Vettel, Red Bull’s Christian Horner said it was a “definite no”. Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer spoke of a long-term deal with his two drivers, Perez and Lance Stroll. “Well, like I’ve said before,” he said in reply to a question from Autosport, “it’s flattering that everyone this that a four-time World Champion would come to our team, but maybe that’s because the car is a bit quicker now. “You’re absolutely right, we have long contracts with both our drivers, so it would only be logical that we don’t have space.”
Bild, though, says team owner Stroll is about to make a space. According to the German publication, although Perez has a contract that runs until the end of 2022, he has an exit clause in that deal. It states that Racing Point, which will operate under the Aston Martin moniker, can buy out the driver should they decide to go down a different driver path. The deal, which has to be agreed before 31 July 2020, is currently being negotiated between Perez, his sponsors and the Racing Point bosses. Once that is agreed, Racing Point will announce Vettel as Stroll’s 2021 team-mate.
Horner alluded to such a deal when he spoke with Sky Sports during the Styrian GP weekend. “I guess he’s got a couple of choices available to him, I assume either Racing Point, or a year out and re-evaluate the options in a year’s time,” said Vettel’s former boss. “I don’t think Lance is going to get fired! Of course drivers’ contracts between the teams, you never know what’s within them, it’s only the Contract Recognition Board that has full sight of them. I’m sure that perhaps they have options, or break points, or whatever. But that’s really none of our business.”
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
I don’t really agree with this “sack the manager“ approach to team management. Not in football, or in F1. No doubt that’s what will happen though.
Vettel to Racing Point - is that really going to be a net benefit to the team? Perez is no slouch. Perhaps Daddy Stroll is just interested in what Lance could learn from him. They would do better to stick with what’s been working for them, as RP have consistently punched above their weight.
Vettel to Racing Point - is that really going to be a net benefit to the team? Perez is no slouch. Perhaps Daddy Stroll is just interested in what Lance could learn from him. They would do better to stick with what’s been working for them, as RP have consistently punched above their weight.
1%er
Well-Known Member
Sergio Perez’s manager is negotiating with other teams
According to Mexican media, Sergio Perez’s manager is negotiating with other teams in light of rumours of Sebastian Vettel arriving at the team. Rumours of Sebastian Vettel being poised to switch to the Racing Point team in 2021 when they rebrand as the Aston Martin works team have kicked up a gear, with the supposed date of announcement set for August 2nd during the British Grand Prix weekend. This will be just two days after the reported exit clause date that is being utilised by Sergio Perez to allow him to leave the team after being made aware of the negotiations between Lawrence Stroll and Sebastian Vettel. While Perez is arguably the stronger driver on Racing Point’s roster, as well as having strong Mexican backing in the form of Claro and Telcel, teammate Lance Stroll is the son of team owner Lawrence – meaning it’s unlikely that Stroll will kick his son out of his seat.
According to reports, Perez’s manager Julian Jakobi (former manager of Ayrton Senna and Juan Pablo Montoya, amongst others) has begun talks with other F1 teams in order to find refuge for Perez. These include Alfa Romeo and Haas, both of whom have unconfirmed line-ups for 2021. Both of Haas’ driver’s contracts come to an end at the end of 2020, with both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen fighting to keep their seats while, at Alfa, Kimi Raikkonen is possibly going to retire. It’s entirely possible that Perez may not be able to find a seat for 2021, which would leave him on the sidelines as a result of the shock arrival of Sebastian Vettel on the driver market.
Hamilton could equal another of Schumacher's records this weekend
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has praised Michael Schumacher's impact on Formula 1 as the British driver closes on a race-win record set by the German. This weekend F1 heads to the Hungaroring for round three of the 2020 championship. In what could be a record-breaking, or at least equalling, season for the Mercedes driver, Hungary offers him the first opportunity to make his mark. Hamilton has seven Hungarian Grand Prix wins, triumphant in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2019.
Should he take the chequered flag this coming Sunday, he will match Schumacher's record for the most wins at the same grand prix. The seven-time World Champion won eight French GPs. Hamilton said via Motorsport-Total.com when told about the record: "I didn't even know that! Every time I'm reminded of Michael's records, it's still amazing how many wins and how many championships and pole positions Michael has. One record after another. I am constantly reminded of his size and the success he has had." But while winning in Hungary would see the 35-year-old match that record, it would also take him a step closer to two others; most wins and most titles. Schumacher holds both records with 91 grand prix wins to Hamilton's 84 while the German has seven World titles to Hamilton's six.
According to Mexican media, Sergio Perez’s manager is negotiating with other teams in light of rumours of Sebastian Vettel arriving at the team. Rumours of Sebastian Vettel being poised to switch to the Racing Point team in 2021 when they rebrand as the Aston Martin works team have kicked up a gear, with the supposed date of announcement set for August 2nd during the British Grand Prix weekend. This will be just two days after the reported exit clause date that is being utilised by Sergio Perez to allow him to leave the team after being made aware of the negotiations between Lawrence Stroll and Sebastian Vettel. While Perez is arguably the stronger driver on Racing Point’s roster, as well as having strong Mexican backing in the form of Claro and Telcel, teammate Lance Stroll is the son of team owner Lawrence – meaning it’s unlikely that Stroll will kick his son out of his seat.
According to reports, Perez’s manager Julian Jakobi (former manager of Ayrton Senna and Juan Pablo Montoya, amongst others) has begun talks with other F1 teams in order to find refuge for Perez. These include Alfa Romeo and Haas, both of whom have unconfirmed line-ups for 2021. Both of Haas’ driver’s contracts come to an end at the end of 2020, with both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen fighting to keep their seats while, at Alfa, Kimi Raikkonen is possibly going to retire. It’s entirely possible that Perez may not be able to find a seat for 2021, which would leave him on the sidelines as a result of the shock arrival of Sebastian Vettel on the driver market.
Hamilton could equal another of Schumacher's records this weekend
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has praised Michael Schumacher's impact on Formula 1 as the British driver closes on a race-win record set by the German. This weekend F1 heads to the Hungaroring for round three of the 2020 championship. In what could be a record-breaking, or at least equalling, season for the Mercedes driver, Hungary offers him the first opportunity to make his mark. Hamilton has seven Hungarian Grand Prix wins, triumphant in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2019.
Should he take the chequered flag this coming Sunday, he will match Schumacher's record for the most wins at the same grand prix. The seven-time World Champion won eight French GPs. Hamilton said via Motorsport-Total.com when told about the record: "I didn't even know that! Every time I'm reminded of Michael's records, it's still amazing how many wins and how many championships and pole positions Michael has. One record after another. I am constantly reminded of his size and the success he has had." But while winning in Hungary would see the 35-year-old match that record, it would also take him a step closer to two others; most wins and most titles. Schumacher holds both records with 91 grand prix wins to Hamilton's 84 while the German has seven World titles to Hamilton's six.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
A wet Hungaroring? Not sure if anyone else need even bother turning up, Hamilton will just drive off into the distance.
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
I think Kubica is doing the practice session in his car. Check the second-bottom driver on the screen in your pic.
dessiato
4 years and I still cry sometimes
Thank you. I’ll now be forced (
) to watch all the FP in case I miss something.
