Andrew P Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 How to watch the McLaren launch: Free, online, live stream. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/61915/how-to-watch-the-mclaren-launch-free-online-live-stream/?fbclid=IwAR1Rv4vgsD_QQFMwMDp57Y8h42412ziiNev7x7xze39VtWfiRmbREguA7Bo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 6 hours ago, kipford said: Mike At the beginning of last year they had some serious reliability issues in Barcelona testing which they needed to sort out before the season started. So as the engines get upgraded every year, it happens. Hywel Thomas the engine boss has also said the new restrictions on dyno time allowed is not helping. I understand talking to some HPP engineers at the Formula Student event that the power units are the same for both factory and customer teams, where they differ is the teams make there own exhaust systems, intakes and cooling systems. OK, I saw that. But within the season, there were few DNF's due to engine or related failure. The regs have not changed much for 2021, apart from testing, so I suspect this diatribe is a bit of smoke blowing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Mike Storey said: OK, I saw that. But within the season, there were few DNF's due to engine or related failure. The regs have not changed much for 2021, apart from testing, so I suspect this diatribe is a bit of smoke blowing. Don't forget Mike, the Chassis has had to be changed, along with some cooling effects I believe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 And so the Rich Energy story rumbles on! Rich Energy say ‘ally’ has bought into existing team. https://www.planetf1.com/news/rich-energy-formula-1-return-2/?fbclid=IwAR3iQjH3Jn4XPQe5tNDJ8hUi4Mw98fmBtkUndHYJNT3kgfnlqYOlEXxpS1o 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, Andrew P said: And so the Rich Energy story rumbles on! Rich Energy say ‘ally’ has bought into existing team. https://www.planetf1.com/news/rich-energy-formula-1-return-2/?fbclid=IwAR3iQjH3Jn4XPQe5tNDJ8hUi4Mw98fmBtkUndHYJNT3kgfnlqYOlEXxpS1o My feeling is that it will be Williams as he mentions; Williams were in financial problems until they were bailed out by our friends at Dorilton Capital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Confirmed this morning what was already well expected. Red Bull confirm takeover of Honda PU from 2022. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/61930/red-bull-confirm-takeover-of-honda-pu-from-2022/?fbclid=IwAR2_YbKM7MscZId3W8GEWgYETqP1Owx7D2defehccnrcjEn6qogu-ND0WHw 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Alonso discharged from hospital following surgery. https://www.racefans.net/2021/02/15/alonso-discharged-from-hospital-following-surgery/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Red Bull believe Verstappen is ‘top of Mercedes’ list’ if Hamilton leaves. https://www.racefans.net/2021/02/15/red-bull-believe-verstappen-is-top-of-mercedes-list-if-hamilton-leaves/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I will be pleased when the season starts. It will give us something other than speculation to speculate about. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 McLaren Launch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Red Bull's future now in its own hands - Horner. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/61956/red-bull-s-future-now-in-its-own-hands-horner/?fbclid=IwAR2ViuN6vfcJMZrnT1uz1BD_bl0ONN-ZsIe3Yp_ZLsUxuvIAYZAd41UWitE 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Andrew P said: Red Bull's future now in its own hands - Horner. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/61956/red-bull-s-future-now-in-its-own-hands-horner/?fbclid=IwAR2ViuN6vfcJMZrnT1uz1BD_bl0ONN-ZsIe3Yp_ZLsUxuvIAYZAd41UWitE True, but that brings with it a great deal of risk. They have no experience of engine development, although they can of course bring in people who do. But it is a remarkable turnaround from a company who were (reportedly) thinking about throwing in the towel on F1 not that long ago! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I think that was more to do with putting pressure for the "engine freeze" than any real intent to leave. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Andrew P said: McLaren Launch. Well that music mixing was the loss of a few minutes that I'll never get back in my life.................. Edited February 16, 2021 by newbryford 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpdualcore Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 So RBR are prepared to offer engines elsewhere.. I hope a team does takes them up and is as vocal when things don't go 100% .. what goes around, comes around!! Anyone seen or drank any Rich Energy or is it still as common as unicorns and rocking horse sh*t? How anyone lets him anywhere near F1 is beyond me!! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, xpdualcore said: So RBR are prepared to offer engines elsewhere.. I hope a team does takes them up and is as vocal when things don't go 100% .. what goes around, comes around!! Anyone seen or drank any Rich Energy or is it still as common as unicorns and rocking horse sh*t? How anyone lets him anywhere near F1 is beyond me!! 5th March, Williams Launch? I think they were getting a bit ahead of themselves once again with the announcement that the announcement was going to be 2pm last Sunday. It's a bit like announcing that there will be an announcement. before they know when. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted February 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Andrew P said: Red Bull's future now in its own hands - Horner. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/61956/red-bull-s-future-now-in-its-own-hands-horner/?fbclid=IwAR2ViuN6vfcJMZrnT1uz1BD_bl0ONN-ZsIe3Yp_ZLsUxuvIAYZAd41UWitE Cause this has worked so well for Renault and Ferrari recently..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hulkenberg set for return? Vettel sells Ferrari cars. https://www.crash.net/f1/gossip/950868/1/f1-gossip-hulkenberg-set-return-vettel-sells-ferrari-cars?fbclid=IwAR1ohyhSawsmSBP14LsHeHkod3NkZKTAjFW8ZpE_XkKfhIq4Wkah3ZH5RKc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Vettel sells Ferraris? I thought for a moment that he had signed an advertising deal to endorse the marque to improve his income. Then I read the story... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2021 Not a fan of Ferraris (on track or off), but that's a lovely collection he had! Bet the Enzo goes for an absolute fortune. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Danny Ric at Silverstone on Tuesday. https://fb.watch/3IU251dcwm/ Edited February 17, 2021 by Andrew P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpdualcore Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, njee20 said: Not a fan of Ferraris (on track or off), but that's a lovely collection he had! Bet the Enzo goes for an absolute fortune. Same here but at the right price great investment(s) and/or pension plan!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Williams carry out Silverstone shakedown of 2021 challenger, the FW43B. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.williams-carry-out-silverstone-shakedown-of-2021-challenger-the-fw43b.6DFnoQT42kei0d8piLnQJu.html?fbclid=IwAR3IEcCxUosqKo3cSycGBp-bvr_cuisUvJBsmk2eyjDJwh5qUlgMsldl24E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Let's hope that Williams have a better year this year. My wife's son works for Williams. Before lockdown they had a family day every year where we got to visit the factory at Grove including the heritage operation and Williams Advanced Engineering. It was a great day! Attached is a picture of a rather more successful Williams car being put back together at Williams Heritage in September 2019. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Monaco circuit preparations to begin next week. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/62015/monaco-circuit-preparations-to-begin-next-week/?fbclid=IwAR0aqjRkZIStYpu2l4bR1RdnznGsMbI5M9tevtP1DC5fp_3jDydwZRksYjM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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