2020 F1 Thread

[boomy]

Yes. F1 is just so incredibly boring these days. Is it just me? Can’t really be bothered to watch it.

As exciting as Mid Summer Murders on repeat.

Agree. Without fans this year should have been a write off, it’s just not fun to watch.

 

[Flashback]

I've only just got around to watching last week's race, that's how enthralled I am. As usual more interesting with the mid pack racing rather than up front.

 

[pjm99au]

Tonight’s Italian race might be a bit ho-hum.

No spoilers for those who recorded it but It had it all.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

No spoilers for those who recorded it but It had it all.

Lol

 

[Carrots]

The 8min highlights package still saved a late night

 

[TheRealTMA]

“Insomma l'unico modo di fermare il virus è metterlo su una Ferrari.
[batduccio]“

translation.
“The only way to stop the virus is to put it on a Ferrari.“

 

[serfty]

The 8min highlights package still saved a late night

Although I find the 30 minute 'minis' more fulfilling

Strange with this one they devoted 20% of the half hour to the post race ...

 

[moa999]

Was still surprised Norris didn't cop a penalty for his slow in lap under SC and brake check on Perez.

Helped Ric get past Perez but also let Bottas get past both of them.
If Norris had bunched up as you're meant to do under yellow would have lost a couple of places.

 

[Flashback]

Just caught up, good race - one of the few worth watching in a long time. Just happy to see a certain someone end up where he did

 

[snabbu]

Perez departing Racing Point, most likely making way for Sebastian. It most certainly wasn't going to be Lance moving aside so this announcement was somewhat predictable if Sebastian is in fact signed.

Sergio Perez reveals he is leaving Racing Point at the end of 2020 in shock announcement | Formula 1®

Sergio Perez has revealed he is leaving Racing Point at the end of this season - and says he currently has no "Plan B" in terms of a drive for 2020...

www.formula1.com

 

[Ausbt]

But how is VET going to go though? I mean is it bad form or a bad car? Even when Ferrari were running their 'rave-party-mode' of last year, he was making some interesting mistakes. Maybe Racing Point will regret this one. VET is entertaining though, that's for sure.

 

[docjames]

I'd have thought Perez will pop up at Haas. He'd be a better option for them and certainly has a better record than their current two.

 

[jastel]

Finally a watchable race...even got to see Hamilton go sook to the stewards on his toy scooter.

 

[Flashback]

Perez departing Racing Point, most likely making way for Sebastian. It most certainly wasn't going to be Lance moving aside so this announcement was somewhat predictable if Sebastian is in fact signed.

Sergio Perez reveals he is leaving Racing Point at the end of 2020 in shock announcement | Formula 1®

Sergio Perez has revealed he is leaving Racing Point at the end of this season - and says he currently has no "Plan B" in terms of a drive for 2020...

www.formula1.com

Now confirmed.

Sebastian Vettel joining Aston Martin for F1 2021 replacing Sergio Perez

Four-time world champion to join the current Racing Point team after Ferrari release; I believe we can build something very special together, says Vettel as he continues in Formula 1

www.skysports.com

 

[Flashback]

McLaren is in need of cash! Looks like they're going to sell their offices in Woking and then pay for them via lease.

AMP and Axa offer £8.2bn in a second bid for Axa’s Asian unit - City AM

AUSTRALIAN wealth manager AMP launched a fresh £8.15bn bid for Axa Asia Pacific Holdings yesterday in a joint deal with French parent Axa, a year after its original approach. The move comes after rival bidder National Australia Bank pulled out of a deal to buy Axa’a Asian unit after the...

www.cityam.com

 

[snabbu]

Ohh I do like that burgundy Ferrari livery

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Tomorrow’s Tuscan race from Mugello might be a bit ho-hum. Lol

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Nice Aussie futures news

Australian teen claims historic racing title

Australian driver Oscar Piastri has officially won the 2020 FIA Formula 3 championship after an enthralling final race.

www.news.com.au

 

[moa999]

I think the race may already have been run unless you have big tyre issues or some crazy yellow/red flags like last week.

Ocon hurt Dan with his crash as Dan will start P8 and I think those in P7-10 will struggle against those starting P11 back as they will need to pit seemingly in the first 5 laps.

People are tipping a 2 stop race for most given tyre issues.

Well done to Piastri.. given he also won Formula Renault last year I think he now has enough points to get a SuperLicense (eligible to drive F1).

He has to go to F2 or elsewhere next year. Prema his team has Schumacher who currently leads F2 and won F3 in 2018 and Russian Schwartzman who won F3 in 2019.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Formula1 site can’t connect (went down??). Now watching via guardian blog

Edit: got the f1 site to work....