Hobby Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Lots of tests I expect... 1 hour ago, Hroth said: Whoever gets Hamiltons seat, It'll give Verstappen a chance to finish first! Or Perez... Or... Bottas... Give the guy a break, for Pete's sake!! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) Mazepin confirmed for Haas in 2021, But who is he? https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/30420984/haas-confirms-mazepin-2021-mick-schumacher-set-join Edited December 1, 2020 by Andrew P 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, Hobby said: Bottas... Give the guy a break, for Pete's sake!! Why? Race in, race out, Bottas has what we believe to be the best all-round car on the grid, and he is often not even second to Lewis. Max has a car that is only nearly as good, but is seen to wring its neck every lap. Sakhir is indeed Bottas's chance to get 26 points. We will see. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Mazepin confirmed for Haas in 2021, But who is he? https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/30420984/haas-confirms-mazepin-2021-mick-schumacher-set-join Another Stroll. Daddy has oodles of cash, will buy the team. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, Oldddudders said: Another Stroll. Daddy has oodles of cash, will buy the team. You could be spot in there Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Andrew P said: You could be spot in there Ian. Mazepin senior tried to buy Force India. Gene Haas was going to close the team down, but a deal was allegedly struck. No official confirmation likely until the season is over. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Why? It was a humorous comment, hence the emoji! However it does give him chance to prove he's not just a number 2... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Will the livery be pink and yellow squares? Oh Mazepin not marzipan, my mistake 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy100 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Probably will be Stoffel Vandoorn - as test driver he will be very familiar with the car. It would appear he is already on his way from Valencia - and has tested negative! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 It could be a big impact if the Merc bubble has been breached pre symptomatic phase. How many mechanics in Hams bubble? Is Bottas exposed. at least it will show that it’s not just the car that is winning every week, Ham is a big part. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Hamilton replacement? https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/30426880/who-replace-lewis-hamilton-sakhir-gp 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2020 2 hours ago, RedgateModels said: Will the livery be pink and yellow squares? Oh Mazepin not marzipan, my mistake Battenberg? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Hamilton replacement? https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/30426880/who-replace-lewis-hamilton-sakhir-gp I'd love to see Russell get it, but I suspect Vandoorne must be favourite. I suspect Bottas would prefer Vandoorne as well, he really doesn't want Russell potentially showing him up. Edited December 1, 2020 by Hobby 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Hobby said: I'd love to see Russell get it, but I suspect Vandoorne must be favourite. I suspect Bottas would prefer Vandoorne as well, he really doesn't want Russell potentially showing him up. Yes, I too would like to see Russell be able to show his true speed and potential, but I think your right about Vandoorne. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Grosjean wants to Race in Abu Dabi. https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/30427267/grosjean-hoping-race-abu-dhabi 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Grosjean saw Death coming! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55146277 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Had Vandoorne been first choice, Mercedes would have announced straight off, so they must be considering their options? Bottas will not cares who his partner is, he has a contract for next year! Also they will not be as quick as Lewis and an inform Bottas can match Lewis in qualifying and just about on race pace, he is just not a complete a driver. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 I for one would like to see George Russell have a drive in the Merc. He seems to have the potential to do well, plus hopefully get a few points! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I'd love to see Russell having a go in a top car, but would it be setting him up to fail to do so at such short notice? If it were a few races so he'd have a chance to get his feet under the table and then show what he can do that would be one thing, but this will most likely only be the one race, in a relatively unfamiliar car on 3 days notice. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) I suspect Williams would be loathe to let their driver with the best potential to get them off the ground with some points go for the last two races. The team isn’t in need of any points so they don’t need to upset another team but just put on a good show so Van Dorne seems a sensible option. George Russell isn’t doing his standing any harm with his mature reactions to the frustrations of the weakest car. When he does get the right machine he’ll have really earnt it and those who matter appreciate how he’s dealing with it and no doubt know he’s learning a lot about developing the car. It’s clear he’d rather be higher but he’s focused on the reality so he’s been paying attention to what Toto has said about teamwork. Smart lad Edited December 1, 2020 by PaulRhB 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jol Wilkinson Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, PaulRhB said: I suspect Williams would be loathe to let their driver with the best potential to get them off the ground with some points go for the last two races. The team isn’t in need of any points so they don’t need to upset another team but just put on a good show so Van Dorne seems a sensible option. George Russell isn’t doing his standing any harm with his mature reactions to the frustrations of the weakest car. When he does get the right machine he’ll have really earnt it and those who matter appreciate how he’s dealing with it and no doubt know he’s learning a lot about developing the car. It’s clear he’d rather be higher but he’s focused on the reality so he’s been paying attention to what Toto has said about teamwork. Smart lad The downside of Russell being at Williams is that he isn't learning anything much from being in a slow car with a slow team driver. If he was in a better car with a more experienced fellow driver, it would probably improve his performance more. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 42 minutes ago, Jol Wilkinson said: The downside of Russell being at Williams is that he isn't learning anything much from being in a slow car with a slow team driver. If he was in a better car with a more experienced fellow driver, it would probably improve his performance more. True as well but when the Williams is the only option you’re in a better position than the Hulk has been this year I suppose. Very hard to judge until he gets a better car or the Williams moves up a gear. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) The 2 track marshalls have been recognised for their efforts. https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24096/12147865/martin-brundle-romain-grosjeans-crash-escape-and-the-miracles-of-bahrain "Pivotal to all this was Corporal Thayer Ali Taher who crossed the track after the pack was gone and the medical car had stopped, his extinguisher appearing to create a protective cell around the cockpit zone. Another marshal Sergeant John Matthew on the other side of the barrier was effective too. Both men were from the Bahrain civil defence and were promoted the very next morning, Taher to Sergeant and Matthew to Sergeant Major." Edited December 1, 2020 by Night Train 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 On Autosport site. Russell is favourite. Decision tomorrow, with negotiations currently ongoing. Seems Vandorne and Russell are the only two to have had seat fittings, which rules out the Hulk. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Confirmed as Russell in for Ham. Aitken to step up at Williams. Great news for British drivers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55152354 10 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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