F1 Official Thread - Grand Prix of Britain

[D Double]

Makes no sense to me right before the big rule changes with cars easier to overtake.

I think the budget cap and new cars is enough change.

 

[kanyeezy411]

I'm not a fan of this plan. The pace in qualifying should set the starting grid.

"Although the FIA introduced a “60% rule” to ensure that major rules changes go through during the COVID-19 crisis with up to four teams opposed, the reverse-grid plan is not considered as an urgent priority, and hence unanimity is required."

If this is accurate, I doubt that it will happen.

 

[D Double]

I get why people like the idea but in reality I think it will backfire horribly and devalue qualifying, especially pole position shoot outs.

Imagine hearing "and Lewis gets pole by 2 hundredths of a second. He will start in last place in tomorrow's race"

Even if it's reverse order determined by the results of the last race, it still sounds like it can be exploited and you're not rewarded for getting a good result.

 

[Sinner]

Also... FFS, **** Will Buxton.

 

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[pmtotheam]

From the BBC article about the cancellations:

Interested to see if they consider other Grade 1 tracks, especially in Europe.

Also some talks about a double header in Bahrain using the alternative outer layout, wouldn't mind seeing that.

 

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[Sinner]

**** you, Helmut.

"Distracted" - Marko Takes a Dig at Lewis Hamilton for Voicing Out Against Racism

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes Lewis Hamilton and other F1 drivers who are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement are "distracted".

www.essentiallysports.com

 

[D Double]

Wow, Why isn't this blowing up more?

 

[pmtotheam]

Wow, Why isn't this blowing up more?

I think the problem is there is no evidence that shows he actually said it, seems like it came from a random person's tweet that was later deleted. Even the article above has already been deleted

 

[Bantz Lord T]

China offered two F1 races for 2020

China has been invited to host two Formula One races in Shanghai this season, but no decision has been reached over whether to accept the offer, the head of the Shanghai Sports Bureau has told local media.

www.espn.co.uk

F1 wants to hold 15-18 races this season but as of today, with less than a month before the Austrian Grand Prix, there are only 8 races on the calendar. I hope they pull this off

 

[Sinner]

Sheesh... do people not verify stuff anymore? We'll I'm glad he didn't say it then... we're assuming that anyway.
The thing is, no one really questioned whether or not he really said it. We just assumed that it was true. Marko gives us that vibe that he would say something like that. He's been outrageous in the past, so I guess ppl weren't gonna question the authenticity. Had it been Zak Brown or Claire Williams or whoever, I think a lot more would have questioned it.

 

[kanyeezy411]

That’s a big L for Lewis.
He would be lucky, if Marko is satisfied with a public apology.

 

[D Double]

Same Marko who said his team should contract Covid-19 unpurpose.
He do say some crazy things

 

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[kanyeezy411]

He deleted it, but instead of apologizing he posts other things...
Toto it’s time to take away his phone and release an official statement.

ironic how easy he falls for fake news, while he warns others about it

 

[Sinner]

Yeah, I think Lewis needs to clarify things now. He's got a huge following and not everyone will follow up on this story. He needs to address it, IMO.

 

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[Bantz Lord T]

^damn poor guy

 

[05fordgt]

This is horrific news!! I loved watchyhin race in the states and that pass at Leguna Seca will always stand as one of the best ever! I hope he pulls through!!

 

[Sinner]

Things looking very tough for him right now.

Alex Zanardiâs prognosis is not yet clear, says his surgeon

www.motorsport.com

 

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One of the small positives to come out of this pandemic.

 

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