F1 2018
05 January 2018, 01:25 PM
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F1 2018
So its that time of year again.
so first outstanding issue is driver line ups.
One that is confusing me is williams.
http://en.f1i.com/news/88025-age-cri...-williams.html
Martini have aid driver must be 25+
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/13...et-for-january
Sirotikin is being touted as fav to go alongside stroll, but neither are 25
so first outstanding issue is driver line ups.
One that is confusing me is williams.
http://en.f1i.com/news/88025-age-cri...-williams.html
Martini have aid driver must be 25+
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/13...et-for-january
Sirotikin is being touted as fav to go alongside stroll, but neither are 25
05 January 2018, 02:39 PM
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Bless him - poor Bernie is feeling left out... 
http://en.f1i.com/news/289441-eccles...wanted-gp.html
http://en.f1i.com/news/289441-eccles...wanted-gp.html
05 January 2018, 04:59 PM
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I saw Totto mention that Mercedes are looking to do the same, it also gives these teams more votes at the table,
poor Bernie, how can a billionaire cope with not being loved . . .
05 January 2018, 05:50 PM
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07 January 2018, 04:53 PM
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Ferrari arent daft, they have integrated themselves into a few smaller teams now, so if they were to leave, it has a bigger impact,
I saw Totto mention that Mercedes are looking to do the same, it also gives these teams more votes at the table,
poor Bernie, how can a billionaire cope with not being loved . . .
I saw Totto mention that Mercedes are looking to do the same, it also gives these teams more votes at the table,
poor Bernie, how can a billionaire cope with not being loved . . .
F1 def needs a big shake up and ferrari leaving would def be that and i don't think a bad thing, even if it did cause some turmoil for a season
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09 February 2018, 07:43 PM
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/43009816
Not Technically F1, but it is Alonso.
Fernando Alonso will take part in all rounds of the World Endurance Championship this year after a race was moved to accommodate him.
The two-time F1 world champion is dove-tailing his F1 commitments for McLaren with racing for Toyota in the WEC.
The Japanese race clashed with the US Grand Prix but in a sign of Alonso's pulling power it has been moved a week earlier than the F1 race in Texas.
The race at Fuji Speedway will now take place on 14 October.
The move was officially requested by Fuji but the track is owned by Toyota, so it effectively comes from Alonso's team.
It is believed to be the first time an FIA world championship event has been moved solely to ensure one driver can take part in it, and as such demonstrates the remarkable appeal Alonso has as one of the biggest stars in motorsport
From Alonso's point of view, it means the 36-year-old Spaniard can now target winning the WEC title as well as Le Mans, as he will be taking part in all races. He called it "awesome news" on Twitter.
Toyota said: "Fantastic for our Japanese fans that Alonso can also race in Fuji due to WEC date changes."
The move means Alonso will be competing in 21 grands prix and six WEC races in 2018.
He is also committed to doing the three WEC races in 2019 which also count to the new 'super-season' championship, a long as they do not clash with a grand prix if he is still racing in F1 next year.
McLaren executive director Zak Brown said he had no concerns about Alonso's workload.
"Fernando is very well prepared, knows what it takes to be successful and he wouldn't have taken on the additional commitment if he didn't think he could do both at the highest level," Brown said.
"It is no other agenda than he wants to race and he wants to win Le Mans.
"What would he be doing those weekends otherwise? He wouldn't be testing an F1 car or on the simulator.
"We have everything we need out of him on the F1 front so these are weekends he'd either be in a go-kart or golfing or whatever he wants to do. He'll just be in a WEC car. He wants to spend his spare time in race cars."
But Brown emphasised that F1 remains Alonso's main priority.
"While he is going to go there and try to win the championship, because that's what he does, when you think of Fernando you think of him as a McLaren Formula 1 driver first and foremost."
Not Technically F1, but it is Alonso.
Fernando Alonso will take part in all rounds of the World Endurance Championship this year after a race was moved to accommodate him.
The two-time F1 world champion is dove-tailing his F1 commitments for McLaren with racing for Toyota in the WEC.
The Japanese race clashed with the US Grand Prix but in a sign of Alonso's pulling power it has been moved a week earlier than the F1 race in Texas.
The race at Fuji Speedway will now take place on 14 October.
The move was officially requested by Fuji but the track is owned by Toyota, so it effectively comes from Alonso's team.
It is believed to be the first time an FIA world championship event has been moved solely to ensure one driver can take part in it, and as such demonstrates the remarkable appeal Alonso has as one of the biggest stars in motorsport
From Alonso's point of view, it means the 36-year-old Spaniard can now target winning the WEC title as well as Le Mans, as he will be taking part in all races. He called it "awesome news" on Twitter.
Toyota said: "Fantastic for our Japanese fans that Alonso can also race in Fuji due to WEC date changes."
The move means Alonso will be competing in 21 grands prix and six WEC races in 2018.
He is also committed to doing the three WEC races in 2019 which also count to the new 'super-season' championship, a long as they do not clash with a grand prix if he is still racing in F1 next year.
McLaren executive director Zak Brown said he had no concerns about Alonso's workload.
"Fernando is very well prepared, knows what it takes to be successful and he wouldn't have taken on the additional commitment if he didn't think he could do both at the highest level," Brown said.
"It is no other agenda than he wants to race and he wants to win Le Mans.
"What would he be doing those weekends otherwise? He wouldn't be testing an F1 car or on the simulator.
"We have everything we need out of him on the F1 front so these are weekends he'd either be in a go-kart or golfing or whatever he wants to do. He'll just be in a WEC car. He wants to spend his spare time in race cars."
But Brown emphasised that F1 remains Alonso's main priority.
"While he is going to go there and try to win the championship, because that's what he does, when you think of Fernando you think of him as a McLaren Formula 1 driver first and foremost."
13 February 2018, 09:00 AM
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/43009816
Not Technically F1, but it is Alonso.
Fernando Alonso will take part in all rounds of the World Endurance Championship this year after a race was moved to accommodate him.
The two-time F1 world champion is dove-tailing his F1 commitments for McLaren with racing for Toyota in the WEC.
The Japanese race clashed with the US Grand Prix but in a sign of Alonso's pulling power it has been moved a week earlier than the F1 race in Texas.
The race at Fuji Speedway will now take place on 14 October.
The move was officially requested by Fuji but the track is owned by Toyota, so it effectively comes from Alonso's team.
It is believed to be the first time an FIA world championship event has been moved solely to ensure one driver can take part in it, and as such demonstrates the remarkable appeal Alonso has as one of the biggest stars in motorsport
From Alonso's point of view, it means the 36-year-old Spaniard can now target winning the WEC title as well as Le Mans, as he will be taking part in all races. He called it "awesome news" on Twitter.
Toyota said: "Fantastic for our Japanese fans that Alonso can also race in Fuji due to WEC date changes."
The move means Alonso will be competing in 21 grands prix and six WEC races in 2018.
He is also committed to doing the three WEC races in 2019 which also count to the new 'super-season' championship, a long as they do not clash with a grand prix if he is still racing in F1 next year.
McLaren executive director Zak Brown said he had no concerns about Alonso's workload.
"Fernando is very well prepared, knows what it takes to be successful and he wouldn't have taken on the additional commitment if he didn't think he could do both at the highest level," Brown said.
"It is no other agenda than he wants to race and he wants to win Le Mans.
"What would he be doing those weekends otherwise? He wouldn't be testing an F1 car or on the simulator.
"We have everything we need out of him on the F1 front so these are weekends he'd either be in a go-kart or golfing or whatever he wants to do. He'll just be in a WEC car. He wants to spend his spare time in race cars."
But Brown emphasised that F1 remains Alonso's main priority.
"While he is going to go there and try to win the championship, because that's what he does, when you think of Fernando you think of him as a McLaren Formula 1 driver first and foremost."
Not Technically F1, but it is Alonso.
Fernando Alonso will take part in all rounds of the World Endurance Championship this year after a race was moved to accommodate him.
The two-time F1 world champion is dove-tailing his F1 commitments for McLaren with racing for Toyota in the WEC.
The Japanese race clashed with the US Grand Prix but in a sign of Alonso's pulling power it has been moved a week earlier than the F1 race in Texas.
The race at Fuji Speedway will now take place on 14 October.
The move was officially requested by Fuji but the track is owned by Toyota, so it effectively comes from Alonso's team.
It is believed to be the first time an FIA world championship event has been moved solely to ensure one driver can take part in it, and as such demonstrates the remarkable appeal Alonso has as one of the biggest stars in motorsport
From Alonso's point of view, it means the 36-year-old Spaniard can now target winning the WEC title as well as Le Mans, as he will be taking part in all races. He called it "awesome news" on Twitter.
Toyota said: "Fantastic for our Japanese fans that Alonso can also race in Fuji due to WEC date changes."
The move means Alonso will be competing in 21 grands prix and six WEC races in 2018.
He is also committed to doing the three WEC races in 2019 which also count to the new 'super-season' championship, a long as they do not clash with a grand prix if he is still racing in F1 next year.
McLaren executive director Zak Brown said he had no concerns about Alonso's workload.
"Fernando is very well prepared, knows what it takes to be successful and he wouldn't have taken on the additional commitment if he didn't think he could do both at the highest level," Brown said.
"It is no other agenda than he wants to race and he wants to win Le Mans.
"What would he be doing those weekends otherwise? He wouldn't be testing an F1 car or on the simulator.
"We have everything we need out of him on the F1 front so these are weekends he'd either be in a go-kart or golfing or whatever he wants to do. He'll just be in a WEC car. He wants to spend his spare time in race cars."
But Brown emphasised that F1 remains Alonso's main priority.
"While he is going to go there and try to win the championship, because that's what he does, when you think of Fernando you think of him as a McLaren Formula 1 driver first and foremost."
yeah i saw that and then thought wtf, they have shafted several other drivers to do it. Guess they wanna start bringing in big well known names to try to bring in the punters.
12 March 2018, 02:11 PM
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Thats preseason testing done then.
Looks like mercedes are gonna be seriously hard to beat. Ham just seemed to nock time off when he wants. While he wasnt quickest he did set faster sectors 1 and 2 before backing off.
mclaren look like they may have improved if they can get it to work right. Seems to be they didn't have a fully finished car running which seems to answer some reliability issues.
Ferrari while quick seemed to have shown what they have where as most of the other teams seemed to be holding back.
Looks like mercedes are gonna be seriously hard to beat. Ham just seemed to nock time off when he wants. While he wasnt quickest he did set faster sectors 1 and 2 before backing off.
mclaren look like they may have improved if they can get it to work right. Seems to be they didn't have a fully finished car running which seems to answer some reliability issues.
Ferrari while quick seemed to have shown what they have where as most of the other teams seemed to be holding back.
12 March 2018, 02:33 PM
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Thats preseason testing done then.
Looks like mercedes are gonna be seriously hard to beat. Ham just seemed to nock time off when he wants. While he wasnt quickest he did set faster sectors 1 and 2 before backing off.
mclaren look like they may have improved if they can get it to work right. Seems to be they didn't have a fully finished car running which seems to answer some reliability issues.
Ferrari while quick seemed to have shown what they have where as most of the other teams seemed to be holding back.
Looks like mercedes are gonna be seriously hard to beat. Ham just seemed to nock time off when he wants. While he wasnt quickest he did set faster sectors 1 and 2 before backing off.
mclaren look like they may have improved if they can get it to work right. Seems to be they didn't have a fully finished car running which seems to answer some reliability issues.
Ferrari while quick seemed to have shown what they have where as most of the other teams seemed to be holding back.
Im not sure there is really a 1 second gap between Merc and the others, as claimed by a few reporters.
12 March 2018, 02:37 PM
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im not sure about the 1 second either tbh, 0.5 to 0.8 is prob nearer the mark. might be a second on tracks that favor merc.
24 March 2018, 09:24 PM
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Spoiler alert,,,
So ham was sandbagging big style then hahahaha
most amusing thing, vettles haircut, did his mam do it with a pudding bowl? hahaha
So ham was sandbagging big style then hahahaha
most amusing thing, vettles haircut, did his mam do it with a pudding bowl? hahaha
24 March 2018, 09:48 PM
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Given the lap ham banged in at the end it must seriously worry the other teams.
24 March 2018, 10:28 PM
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Blimey, I wouldn't have taken that into account.
Just set an alarm on your smartphone normally... That way it'll be the correct time (as the phone will automatically have gone forward by 1hr at 1am)
Just set an alarm on your smartphone normally... That way it'll be the correct time (as the phone will automatically have gone forward by 1hr at 1am)
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24 March 2018, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Good call 
So I enjoy the build up too,pitlane live starts at 04.30 so in theory that's 03.30......dam you british summertime
So I enjoy the build up too,pitlane live starts at 04.30 so in theory that's 03.30......dam you british summertime
But it'll still be 04:30 though. As it'll be past the 1am changeover point. But I get what you're saying (i.e. will have lost an hour's sleep in the process).
Christ, I totally forgot about the pre-shows! Thanks.
Sack it, it ain't worth going bed is it?
Unless I turn in now.........
Last edited by joz8968; 24 March 2018 at 10:53 PM.
