RJS1977 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Could be worse. I'm surprised Ferrari haven't yet announced a Super F1 with only them (and possibly Haas) in it.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: Could be worse. I'm surprised Ferrari haven't yet announced a Super F1 with only them (and possibly Haas) in it.... Don't forget Tottenham Hotspur as well....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted April 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) I suppose if your stumping £200+ for a weekend ticket ala Silverstone it might increase the experience, but for TV viewers just another opportunity to be advertised too I guess. Which does beg the question how the rights for tv highlights will work with channel 4. Edited April 26, 2021 by Jonboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Or Ferrari exempt from the Sprint Race and just given 1st and 2nd as they have been in F1 longer than anyone else. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jonboy said: I suppose if your stumping £200+ for a weekend ticket ala Silverstone it might increase the experience, but for TV viewers just another opportunity to be advertised too I guess. Which does beg the question how the rights for tv highlights will work with channel 4. The C4 issue is a very good and valid point. Will we see Quali as we do now, but on the Friday? Sprint on the Saturday. Race on the Sunday. I guess we will if Silverstone is one of the Races. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 At least it’s not ITV with the coverage as we’d see the formation lap, adverts about washing powder and then the podium celebration :-( 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 If you can afford a second mortgage for a weekend ticket, then it adds a bit more to the overall value for money. However for most people they can only watch on the TV. Qualifying on Friday clashes with work commitments, so nothing gained for what is the majority of the viewing audience. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 And this is another thing that cant happen if the Sprint Races become the norm from next year. Callum Ilott to drive for Alfa Romeo in Portugal practice after joining as reserve. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.callum-ilott-to-drive-for-alfa-romeo-in-portugal-practice-after-joining-as.1Q0GTAvuQTjyWOp9by1o2g.html?fbclid=IwAR1c5kBgNARHS47i9g1xIUdCj_y1hFZJkuKqFaz_0eZPSNjKeUo5rxbO1yw 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Andrew P said: And this is another thing that cant happen if the Sprint Races become the norm from next year. Callum Ilott to drive for Alfa Romeo in Portugal practice after joining as reserve. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.callum-ilott-to-drive-for-alfa-romeo-in-portugal-practice-after-joining-as.1Q0GTAvuQTjyWOp9by1o2g.html?fbclid=IwAR1c5kBgNARHS47i9g1xIUdCj_y1hFZJkuKqFaz_0eZPSNjKeUo5rxbO1yw How long before he REPLACES Marzispin? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 That's always assuming Gene Haas wants to continue funding the team. There was a moment in Drive to Survive when he told Gunther Steiner he didn't want to put any more money in and he'd have to find it elsewhere. Enter Mazaspin. Could a Stroll type take over be on the cards? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, didcot said: That's always assuming Gene Haas wants to continue funding the team. There was a moment in Drive to Survive when he told Gunther Steiner he didn't want to put any more money in and he'd have to find it elsewhere. Enter Mazaspin. Could a Stroll type take over be on the cards? That very takeover had been widely predicted to be announced at the end of the 2020 season. The fact that it wasn't makes me wonder if Mazepin senior has been advised to see how good his son really is before signing anything. On present evidence it won't happen, and Haas will pull stumps when contracts with F1 allow. I do see Mazepin Junior wrecking the Quali race spectacle. Even if he doesn't take anyone else off there may only be 19 cars come Sunday. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 That's very true. It would be a blow to the sport to lose another team. Especially as the 3 teams that came into the sport on the promise of reduced costs have also gone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Oldddudders said: That very takeover had been widely predicted to be announced at the end of the 2020 season. The fact that it wasn't makes me wonder if Mazepin senior has been advised to see how good his son really is before signing anything. On present evidence it won't happen, and Haas will pull stumps when contracts with F1 allow. I do see Mazepin Junior wrecking the Quali race spectacle. Even if he doesn't take anyone else off there may only be 19 cars come Sunday. 50 minutes ago, didcot said: That's very true. It would be a blow to the sport to lose another team. Especially as the 3 teams that came into the sport on the promise of reduced costs have also gone. UNLESS............................................... Rich Energy step in. https://www.planetf1.com/news/rich-energy-formula-1-return-2/ Edited April 27, 2021 by Andrew P 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocor Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Here is a detailed explanation of how the sprint races will work. Though, even after watching it, I still feel that I am falling somewhat short to achieving complete clarity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 F1 confirm Turkish GP return as replacement for axed Canadian race. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/64220/f1-confirm-turkish-gp-return-as-replacement-for-axed-canadian-race/?fbclid=IwAR1GuV7SmY8m4e3oYoQyTPCL59xky8Koq3pJULJvvvqllxSi_Y1vVSepZgk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 27/04/2021 at 12:57, Andrew P said: How long before he REPLACES Marzispin? More likely he is being lined up to replace Giovanizzi next year.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, 37114 said: More likely he is being lined up to replace Giovanizzi next year.... Naa, Giovanizzi is Italian and doing an O.K. Job, more likely Kimi I would have thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERandBR Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Anyone still struggling to get your heads around this new Quali? I found this video much easier to understand then the previous one due to the graphics used. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Kerbs to mark track limits at Portuguese GP after spate of invalid laps in 2020. https://www.racefans.net/2021/04/29/kerbs-to-mark-track-limits-at-portuguese-gp-after-spate-of-invalid-laps-in-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 40 minutes ago, LNERandBR said: Anyone still struggling to get your heads around this new Quali? I found this video much easier to understand then the previous one due to the graphics used. EXCELLENT cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Haas to pay special tribute to colleague on Portuguese GP cars. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/64288/haas-to-pay-special-tribute-to-colleague-on-portuguese-gp-cars/?fbclid=IwAR1tdRkA7M03kqiNLAbPnLpBgFNTT-1UzbQ-Vx83S5G7Yeq1CjAD9omdrO0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Here we go again, Are Haas Going to Be Taken Over by Mazepin and Rich Energy in 2022? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 'I plan to be here next year' – Hamilton explains why he did 18-inch Pirelli tyre test. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-plan-to-be-here-next-year-hamilton-explains-why-he-did-18-inch-pirelli.1iixWvmcB9RX5HQchDLz6x.html?fbclid=IwAR3S25winqJweHuuTlgb8HHPKlIcj3qun8SvNkpmB7AVWYhawcPXCe6p46s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 That'll have ruined Max's day! (I was going to add George's as well, but I suspect that he'll take over from Bottas). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, Hobby said: That'll have ruined Max's day! (I was going to add George's as well, but I suspect that he'll take over from Bottas). For both Hamilton and Verstappen, a hard fought season is more rewarding than running away with it and having to make noises at the end about how hard a race had been when you'd simply shot off into the distance with not even your teammate for company. Russell should get the other seat next year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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