2020 F1 Thread

[JessicaTam]

After a fairly formulaic 2019 I hope 2020 brings a bit of a challenge to the front runners.

 

[Flashback]

Still pondering whether I will tune it or not. At the moment I'm not feeling like I'll go out of my way.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Still pondering whether I will tune it or not. At the moment I'm not feeling like I'll go out of my way.

That's been me, for about the past decade...

 

[moa999]

Unfortunately suspect 2020 will go much the same way as the past few years. 2021 is the big hope for a change but the big 3 will be spending big money on 2021 development this year before the caps hit

 

[Buzzard]

After a fairly formulaic 2019 I hope 2020 come bring a bit of a challenge to the front runners.

I will see you on the grammar thread.

 

[snabbu]

Agreed this year will more than likely be similar to last year. I'm hoping Honda have made big improvements over the winter and we see Red Bull fighting for wins more often.
2021 will be a completely different story.

 

[Gold Member]

Just placed $1k on Merc constructors at 1.4.

 

[serfty]

Just placed $1k on Merc constructors at 1.4.

Long term investment?

 

[Gold Member]

Long term investment?

If you consider 10 months a long term investment, then yes.

 

[kelvedon]

The FIA has announced that because of the Corona virus, the Chinese GP, due to be held in Shanghai in April, has been “ postponed “ and that they hope to be back “racing in China as soon as possible“.

 

[moa999]

Not a surprise - interesting press already calling Vietnam at risk as well (despite Australia having more confirmed cases than Vietnam)

F1's Chinese GP called off because of coronavirus with Vietnam race at risk

The Chinese GP, scheduled for 19 April, has been postponed because of the outbreak of the coronavirus and the inaugural Vietnam GP is also at risk

www.theguardian.com

 

[JessicaTam]

Not a surprise - interesting press already calling Vietnam at risk as well (despite Australia having more confirmed cases than Vietnam)

F1's Chinese GP called off because of coronavirus with Vietnam race at risk

The Chinese GP, scheduled for 19 April, has been postponed because of the outbreak of the coronavirus and the inaugural Vietnam GP is also at risk

www.theguardian.com

Bugger. That's one that I could sneak a long weekend to see.

 

[moa999]

Bugger. That's one that I could sneak a long weekend to see.

I'd been thinking the same. And flights are pretty cheap.

however Vietnam has today closed off a province of 10k people, just 50km from Hanoi

Vietnam locks down village of over 10,600 people to control coronavirus outbreak

The Vietnam northern province of Vinh Phuc has locked down Son Loi Commune in Binh…

vietnaminsider.vn

They've only 'reported' 16 cases to WHO...

 

[RisingPhoenix]

My flight to Paris has been rescheduled in time to make Monaco this year, it's been a bucket list thing for me since I was racing Go-Karts at 10 years old (Which feels like a lifetime ago). Has anyone got any prior tips/tricks/thoughts on going?

 

[JessicaTam]

My flight to Paris has been rescheduled in time to make Monaco this year, it's been a bucket list thing for me since I was racing Go-Karts at 10 years old (Which feels like a lifetime ago). Has anyone got any prior tips/tricks/thoughts on going?

No tips, but I have requested leave next year to (hopefully) cover the Monaco race dates.

 

[moa999]

Monaco - really depends on the budget.

They reportedly do a good job of covering up some of the free spaces that used to exist, though you can get glimpses from around the place. Accommodation on the coast is also very expensive as Cannes Film Festival is on at the same time.

There's a limited number of actual grandstands so there is a big side market in balconies, hotel rooms and the like.

I can personally recommend this company, run by a Scotsman who is a massive F1 fan. Provides a mix of options including accommodation in Nice or Monaco and a range of yachts, balconies and restaurants at various price points, all including food and drinks.

GPA: Monaco Grand Prix Hospitality Packages

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[Flashback]

Probably cheaper to stay in Nice and get the train there/back each day; nice easy (and cheap) journey too.

 

[Spongbob]

Probably cheaper to stay in Nice and get the train there/back each day; nice easy (and cheap) journey too.

Yes, that would be Nice.

 

[kelvedon]

In response to the Conid19 threat, the Bahrain GP will be without spectators and televised only.

'Australian GP will not bar fans'

Formula 1's season-opener will go ahead as planned in Melbourne with fans in attendance, says race chief Andrew Westacott.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzzard]

In response to the Conid19 threat, the Bahrain GP will be without spectators and televised only.

'Australian GP will not bar fans'

Formula 1's season-opener will go ahead as planned in Melbourne with fans in attendance, says race chief Andrew Westacott.

www.bbc.com

Not free to air though I'm guessing.