Andrew P Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Ross Brawn says Ferrari must manage awkward Vettel divorce. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/55756/brawn-ferrari-must-manage-quot-awkward-quot-vettel-divorce/?fbclid=IwAR1l0qfNuqbtGHgNL4gVTEePxi6DBL8ToSRFyBLJVB44mFpMIrLs07naizs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Ross Brawn says Ferrari must manage awkward Vettel divorce. Will Vettel get to keep his company car? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hroth said: Will Vettel get to keep his company car? Would you want to keep it, if it's so bad? Edited August 17, 2020 by newbryford 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I think everyone is missing the point, every panto needs a villain! . . . or are they the comedy sidekick . . . I lost track . . Edited August 17, 2020 by PaulRhB 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 A thought I had earlier on: If Racing Point have just copied last year's Mercedes by taking lots of photos of it - why haven't Williams done that? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: A thought I had earlier on: If Racing Point have just copied last year's Mercedes by taking lots of photos of it - why haven't Williams done that? Because they are in financial trouble and it costs a lot? They thought it was pushing the limit too far? Remember they initially jumped in the action against RP. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: I think everyone is missing the point, every panto needs a villain! . . . or are they the comedy sidekick . . . I think we have both rolled into one.............. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 17 hours ago, newbryford said: Would you want to keep it, if it's so bad? I would swop my Toyota Aygo for his Ferrari any day of the week... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Toto, not worried by Engine mode ban, and thinks it will be an advantage to Merc overall. https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/29695093/why-mercedes-concerned-qualifying-mode-ban 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Bottas feels the heat in Black Race Suits. https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/29685396/bottas-feeling-heat-mercedes-black-overalls 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 37 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Toto, not worried by Engine mode ban, and thinks it will be an advantage to Merc overall... Having the best power plant is a fundamental advantage not negated by this rule. There is the possibility that a gamble on significantly different conditions between qualifying and race day might occasionally pay off for a team. Stirring the pot, and seeing someone with no previous front of grid or podium position or win, adds to the merriment. Especially for journalists, who will have a stack of titles prepared of the 'Stroll/Sergio to the Pole/Line', 'Lando's his first Pole/Win', Alex All Bon, <insert your dreadful pun here>. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steadfast Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2020 Some interesting discussion on F1's latest algorithm statistic rubbish. I don't always agree with this mob of ex Autosport journalists (when they were at Autosport or now they've gone their own way) but I think nail firmly hit on head. I really struggle to see how these F1 insights add much value. They take away some of the suspense (like the likelihood of a pass graphic "X will catch Y in 3.5 laps") thus devaluing the excitements of the race, or offer totally inaccurate data (tyre wear graphic) and add very little to the show. Some of the timing ones are good, but it's all getting over the top. Add in the post production"beeps" as each light illuminates at the race start and computer generated sponsors at the trackside (the slight wobbling of which as the CGI graphic tracks the moving shot makes my eyes go funny - F1 Play on the inside of one of the corners at Barcelona was particularly jarring) all to me are cost for no benefit and make me worry what direction F1 coverage is going in. Still, at least we haven't got certain drivers getting a boost by driving through a CGI area on the side of the track. Sorry Formula E, I can't buy into those gimmicks! Jo 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Quali mode changes delayed. https://www.racefans.net/2020/08/20/ban-on-quali-modes-to-be-delayed-until-the-italian-grand-prix/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Quali mode changes delayed. https://www.racefans.net/2020/08/20/ban-on-quali-modes-to-be-delayed-until-the-italian-grand-prix/ "A further delay to the ban until later in the season or maybe next year was also discussed....." But instead they decided to bring it in in time for the Italian Grand Prix. Hmm.... I wonder why that could be? ;-) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, RJS1977 said: "A further delay to the ban until later in the season or maybe next year was also discussed....." But instead they decided to bring it in in time for the Italian Grand Prix. Hmm.... I wonder why that could be? ;-) My thoughts exactly. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted August 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: But instead they decided to bring it in in time for the Italian Grand Prix. Hmm.... I wonder why that could be? ;-) Whatever do you mean??? Nudge nudge, wink wink. Reinstall your dodgy fuel system for this race, we'll look the other way. This race only, mind! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, RJS1977 said: "A further delay to the ban until later in the season or maybe next year was also discussed....." But instead they decided to bring it in in time for the Italian Grand Prix. Hmm.... I wonder why that could be? ;-) 57 minutes ago, Hroth said: Whatever do you mean??? Nudge nudge, wink wink. Reinstall your dodgy fuel system for this race, we'll look the other way. This race only, mind! And whilst were at it Mr Binoto, is there anything else your would like us to tinker with to help you along? Signed, FIA. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Well i hope it goes t*ts up for them and Merc/RedBull or Racing Point win! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Hobby said: Well i hope it goes t*ts up for them and Merc/RedBull or Racing Point win! They say that it could be at Ferrari's test Track that LH beats Michael Schumacher's win record, now THAT would be G O O D. Edited August 20, 2020 by Andrew P 3 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 38 minutes ago, Hobby said: Well i hope it goes t*ts up for them and Merc/RedBull or Racing Point win! What an odd point of view. Like some sort of self gratification is due because that car I have no control over being successful vindicates my support of it. I'm not twelve, so as long as there's good racing on show, entertain me overpaid puppets! C6T. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Oh I agree about the racing, I'm just fed up with the politics in the sports which always seem to follow the red team around, hence my comment. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted August 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Change of ownership for Williams - sold to Dorilton Capital. Sale of Williams to Dorilton Capital Edited August 21, 2020 by 4630 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 hours ago, 4630 said: Change of ownership for Williams - sold to Dorilton Capital. Sale of Williams to Dorilton Capital I wonder who will be running the Team at Spa? Probably not Claire W. Good news that the Name is staying, at least for now, and it's secured seats for it's current Drivers for at least this year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I'm not sure that sale to a capital investment firm is a good thing - what a F1 team needs in an owner is someone who is prepared to pour large amounts of money in for the love of the sport without expecting much in the way of financial return. As the saying goes, the way to make a small fortune in F1 is to start with a large one! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: I'm not sure that sale to a capital investment firm is a good thing - what a F1 team needs in an owner is someone who is prepared to pour large amounts of money in for the love of the sport without expecting much in the way of financial return. As the saying goes, the way to make a small fortune in F1 is to start with a large one! Yes, but Williams is not just about F1. A lot of investment value in the engineering expertise at Grove. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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