The Formula 1 Thread 🏎

Yea with a foundation for diversity in the sport.

I suspect he wont renew next year wit the new rules

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Russel and Hamilton’s contracts end at the same time.

I hope that means what we think it means!

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https://www.racefans.net/2021/02/09/f1-wants-to-trial-sprint-races-and-friday-qualifying-at-three-rounds-in-2021/

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Monza and Canada are perfect for sprint races, imo. Both are circuits with too few overtaking places for a normal GP, so a sprint race makes sense there IMO.

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Man, I am probably getting addicted to F1 because I am suffering from severe withdrawals. I am even considering firing up the F1 2020 game… And I am not that fond of it!

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Dude you are not the only one.

Ive watched drive to survive, race to perfection, I am stalking social media.

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hahaha I know what you guys mean. except I didn’t watch Race to Perfection.
All this for us to complain after a race weekend “what a boring race” :rofl:
But it’s the lead up and the hope that makes it, that and the fact that midfield is actually more fun than the front.

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Hopefully Drive to Survive S3 will land before the end of the month.

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Ya hoping it comes out sooner rather than later

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Interesting that the proposal got “unanimous approval”.

Red Bull set to take over running of Honda engine technology from 2022 after engine freeze was approved by F1 Commission; Sprint race trials plan finds initial favour with further talks expected

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I will wait and see what is going on there.

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I’m not very happy with an engine freeze. It feels like it’s really a disadvantage to some teams.

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Seriously hope he’s okay.

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Scattered bits and pieces of news stil flying around, with little detail or confirmation.

  • was hit by a sedan while on a cycle training ride near his home in Switzerland
  • has multiple fractures, including a possible fractured jaw
  • may miss the start of the season including the reduced Testing Days and the opening GP

Sky News post covers most of them here:

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Oh man. I hope he is alright.

I’ve broken many bones in my life and it’s bloody sore. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

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