F1 2020 season discussion and chat.

[Agent_Smith]

Eish. Seems the whole Ferrari/Vettel issue is starting to become a bit soured. Wouldn't be surprised to see Vettel out the door before the end of the season if things can't be cleared. Can't be the most hospitable work environment right now.

 

[NotOdin999]

It is a real shame to see politics enter Formula 1. It is bad enough to have such a dominating team as Mercedes.
As far as Hamilton is concerned: If he is such a supporter of anti-racism where are his black mechanics and team leaders? Less talk and more do as talk is cheap.
Seams like double standards to me.

He's working on it. It will take time. He set up a commission to find black talent to bring to F1. In a decade from now, every team might have a bit more diversity. It's highly unlikely that Hamilton will have a black race engineer or chief mechanic before the end of his career, though.

Hamilton launches commission to push diversity in motorsport

Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is launching a commission to help motorsport engage more young people from black backgrounds and drive diversity.

www.espn.com

 

[powermzii]

Eish. Seems the whole Ferrari/Vettel issue is starting to become a bit soured. Wouldn't be surprised to see Vettel out the door before the end of the season if things can't be cleared. Can't be the most hospitable work environment right now.

If things were that bad who could come into a Ferarri seat mid-seasons? Antonio? or would Mclaren release Carlos early?

 

[NotOdin999]

Alonso is available

 

[zoozi]

Fernando Alonso to return to Formula 1 with Renault in 2021
Alonso will partner Frenchman Esteban Ocon and replace Australian Daniel Ricciardo, who is moving to McLaren at the end of this season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53325412

 

[powermzii]

Fernando Alonso to return to Formula 1 with Renault in 2021
Alonso will partner Frenchman Esteban Ocon and replace Australian Daniel Ricciardo, who is moving to McLaren at the end of this season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53325412

Interesting - so does VB stay at Merc?

 

[Naks]

Interesting - so does VB stay at Merc?

yep, Toto mentioned that they are keeping LH & VB for 2021

 

[Fox1]

PU's are not of a high priority during race trim it seems. The Renault was more than capable to the Mercs in the heat on Sunday. Remember how well Verstappen did with the Honda unit last season especially in the heat.

 

[thestaggy]

 

[Meister-Man]

PU's are not of a high priority during race trim it seems. The Renault was more than capable to the Mercs in the heat on Sunday. Remember how well Verstappen did with the Honda unit last season especially in the heat.

Agreed. In race trim all PU's are very close, it's the quali party engine mode that Ferrari no longer have where they (and Alfa and Haas) are suffering.

 

[UrBaN963]

GG BOYS!

 

[thestaggy]

The journalist (Christian Nimmervoll) who broke Vettel leaving Ferrari has just announced via Twitter that the silly season isn't done, something big will be announced soon.

It should be noted that Vettel's management team announced his departure from Ferrari through Nimmervoll, so it may have something to do with Vettel.

 

[Sinbad]

Vettel going to drive for Wors IndiaRacing point? They're faster that Ferrari

 

[UrBaN963]

Doubt it, both Racing Point drivers come with money. Vettel just comes with damage bills.

 

[Meister-Man]

Doubt it, both Racing Point drivers come with money. Vettel just comes with damage bills.

That's my thinking as well. But as others have said, some strong rumors linking them

 

[Naks]

It's official, Alonson is joining Renault in 2021 on a two-year contract!

Fernando Alonso to make sensational return to F1 with Renault in 2021 | Formula 1®

Twenty months after waving goodbye to Formula 1, double world champion Fernando Alonso is making a sensational racing return with Renault for 2021, alongside Esteban Ocon

www.formula1.com

 

[upup]

What happen to the red bulls, what went wrong.

 

[Meister-Man]

It's official, Alonson is joining Renault in 2021 on a two-year contract!

Fernando Alonso to make sensational return to F1 with Renault in 2021 | Formula 1®

Twenty months after waving goodbye to Formula 1, double world champion Fernando Alonso is making a sensational racing return with Renault for 2021, alongside Esteban Ocon

www.formula1.com

I wonder how much $$$ Renault are dishing out to have him on the books

 

[Willie Trombone]

“Very Difficult to Drive, Very Poor”: Sebastian Vettel Hits Out at Ferrari Through His Post Race Radio Message

Ferrari can expect more truth from vettel now. He has nothing to lose LMAO.

 

[Fox1]

I had a look at some videos posted on twitter regarding Vettel's issues. The car was under steering so bad in the corners when braking fromhigh speed that another driver would have retired the car. It was similar to the element that led to the broken suspension in his car in Austin last season.