Pete the Elaner Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jol Wilkinson said: Probably a question of how much Monaco are willing to pay Liberty for the pleasure of providing them with a historic GP, compared to what some of the Sport Washing counties will pay. Monaco is the most glamourous race of the season, which attracts extra sponsorship. Just how much extra it attracts is another factor as to whether it is worth keeping. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted April 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Andrew P said: Maybe I was WRONG about Monaco under the lights. 🙄 '2022 could just be the last edition of the Monaco GP' https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/107573/2022-could-just-be-the-last-edition-of-the-monaco-gp.html?fbclid=IwAR1olbld0A_ykXD0tBg6L0ptQWgF83tD9B1bUGtuEthZh_gpYCUh7la8Tuk I’ve said it before what Monaco needs to do is extend down to the beach and back 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted April 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2022 If Monaco might be out is it really the track or the cars that are the problem? Even acknowliding the fact that Monaco's been a bit... odd... for many, many years now. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Reorte said: If Monaco might be out is it really the track or the cars that are the problem? Even acknowledging the fact that Monaco's been a bit... odd... for many, many years now. Cars mainly, they've outgrown the track to the extent it's no longer a race but a procession. 10 hours ago, Pete the Elaner said: Monaco is the most glamourous race of the season, which attracts extra sponsorship. Just how much extra it attracts is another factor as to whether it is worth keeping. Maybe 10 years ago but I don't see that now. The only people that are gaining from it is/are the Principality itself, I'm not convinced that F1 gains at all, if fact with all the adverse publicity they've had about the "race" over recent years it would indicate the opposite. Maybe when it was only one race in six it was something glamourous and special, but it's now lost in a sea of other races venues all competing to outperform it. with more waiting on the sidelines... Edited April 2, 2022 by Hobby 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted April 2, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) Am I right in thinking Monaco is the only circuit that don’t pay a fee to F1 to host a race? scratch that, it’s the lowest fee on the calendar https://racingnews365.com/how-much-each-circuit-on-the-calendar-pays-to-formula-1 Edited April 2, 2022 by Jonboy Detail found 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SR71 Posted April 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2022 The problem that Bernie and Co got, that I'm not sure the Americans do (or care), is the risk of abandoning too many of the core circuits. Once too many of the halo circuits get left off the calendar you open the door for a promotor to put together a rival formula that uses the classic tracks which, for me, give the best racing. Given the range increases in recent years it could even be Formula E. Formula 1 could leave Europe all together in the next ten years if they go after the money. 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 There is a good documentary film called Moseley on Netflix. A bit of a marmite character and not someone I liked, but he did a lot for road safety. It was surprisingly enlightening. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 The omission in the FIA’s Abu Dhabi report which may store up trouble for the future. https://www.racefans.net/2022/04/04/the-omission-in-the-fias-abu-dhabi-report-which-may-store-up-trouble-for-the-future/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Alonso suffers Alpine engine loss ahead of Australian GP. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/79412/alonso-suffers-alpine-engine-loss-ahead-of-australian-gp/?fbclid=IwAR0J6vgmSX3lEKNPGvoM0HhyvhvbyF39_GJjZnzHKAyfRAoiY4SOQBCpaVs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Russell reveals Mercedes round-the-clock fix bid. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/79415/russell-reveals-mercedes-round-the-clock-fix-bid/?fbclid=IwAR3qBUA5RIkHEc3_FJOuYEFZegFxZg6dbwpShBz98a55LYwCMUaqmkLcnS0 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Australian Grand Prix 2022: Start time, TV, live stream. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/79410/australian-grand-prix-2022-start-time-tv-live-stream/?fbclid=IwAR0BQb_n0RcKohYZtnAFfmVlMLHvCEDS4f-wKN7SOlVzPYfHcz16X8nPNek 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 43 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Alonso suffers Alpine engine loss ahead of Australian GP. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/79412/alonso-suffers-alpine-engine-loss-ahead-of-australian-gp/?fbclid=IwAR0J6vgmSX3lEKNPGvoM0HhyvhvbyF39_GJjZnzHKAyfRAoiY4SOQBCpaVs his 3rd in 3 races 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocor Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 22 hours ago, mozzer models said: his 3rd in 3 races Restrict the number of engines a driver is allowed each season to save cost. A water pump fails on an engine, and the rules state that it may not be repaired. That does not seem to provide consistency of outcome. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, rocor said: Restrict the number of engines a driver is allowed each season to save cost. A water pump fails on an engine, and the rules state that it may not be repaired. That does not seem to provide consistency of outcome. It can be repaired, but will count as a new engine because the seal has been broken. If the rule was not as it is, teams would suffer minor failures at times which just happen to coincide with them developing a 'more reliable' component which just happens to also provide a performance improvement. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Could this spell the end of C4, Free to view F1? F1 targeting “much better price” from new US TV deal in 2023 https://www.racefans.net/2022/04/05/f1-targeting-much-better-price-from-new-us-tv-deal-in-2023/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Could this spell the end of C4, Free to view F1? F1 targeting “much better price” from new US TV deal in 2023 https://www.racefans.net/2022/04/05/f1-targeting-much-better-price-from-new-us-tv-deal-in-2023/ Don't think so, they have Sky for the main live stuff and they are paying through the nose for it. In the US as popularity is rising they are eyeing greater income hence the expectation of higher bids. Channel 4 gets the crumbs off Sky which is a sub licence agreement between Sky and C4. Unless there is someone in the UK with deeper pockets than Sky, then the status quo is probably guaranteed and Sky can contiunue to partner with C4 as a means of advertising (i.e. poaching viewers) onto their paid for service by restricting what C4 can and cannot do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted April 5, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2022 When the sky deal expires it will be interesting to see what online options are available in the next licensing arrangement, apparently Bernie didn’t see it as an important growth area and pretty much gave said rights to Sky for the uk market… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 F1 drivers issued jewellery ban reminder by FIA in Australia The FIA has reminded the Formula 1 field ahead of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix that wearing jewellery when driving their cars in on-track sessions is banned. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-drivers-issued-jewellery-ban-reminder-by-fia-in-australia/9685474/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk&fbclid=IwAR002vYt8Q8PIJ5Lcf7j5mivqG96N6b_f5mGR-x5-bwtIS7sKofaiLdqCRQ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 VB's new helmet, stunning. https://fb.watch/cf25IRQ3r0/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 LiveLIVE Australian Grand Prix: Leclerc fastest in second practice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/58919739 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Vettel faces investigation for moped track ride after Australia FP1 Sebastian Vettel is under investigation after riding a moped on track to return to the Formula 1 paddock at the end of first practice for the Australian Grand Prix. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-investigation-moped-track-ride-australia-fp1/9709970/?fbclid=IwAR2eYKHauweyCLGVw7hwp2XoX8_aE1fDHrgr0utPp6mobG3zzushnL-MbHM 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Handy that he'd parked his moped in just the right place prior to the practice! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocor Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 18 hours ago, Andrew P said: F1 drivers issued jewellery ban reminder by FIA in Australia The FIA has reminded the Formula 1 field ahead of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix that wearing jewellery when driving their cars in on-track sessions is banned. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-drivers-issued-jewellery-ban-reminder-by-fia-in-australia/9685474/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk&fbclid=IwAR002vYt8Q8PIJ5Lcf7j5mivqG96N6b_f5mGR-x5-bwtIS7sKofaiLdqCRQ To any drivers that it may concern, do not forget your Prince Albert piercing. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 There's a lady at our local Aldi, has a gum piercing above her front teeth!! 😵 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted April 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, rocor said: To any drivers that it may concern, do not forget your Prince Albert piercing. You wouldn't want that to get caught on the steering wheel as you try to exit a blazing car! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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