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April 10, 2021, 04:58:53 PM
But the drivers aren't the car or the team or the tech, they're just the drivers. If you cap the rest then it should be good enough, there will always be good drivers willing to drive an F1 for little money, in fact today how many drivers actually pay (directly or indirectly) to drive rather than being paid ?
April 10, 2021, 03:21:20 PM
There are only 20 F1 driver seats. I don't see the point of salary caps. Keep salaries out of the spending caps. Sure, the best teams will be the only ones able to afford the best drivers, but the best drivers go to the best teams regardless, it doesn't change anything for poorer teams.
Well this to me cannot be a solution.
Remember the purpose of these caps is to get new teams in F1, Audi and Porsche are close to coming back in F1.
If they decrease the cap those team can start their investment. There was no point for them till the last year coming in F1 spending 200m € and haveing a huge technical disadvantage for years.
Now it will be easier to start with a new team. Let's see if they will come as they said Porsche is very close.
April 10, 2021, 08:52:23 AM
Hulkenberg is now the official reserve and testdriver for Aston Martin Racing.
Looks like The Hulk just won't leave the F1.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-sign-last-years-super-sub-nico-hulkenberg-as-reserve-driver-for.3mB9kZuDUGl6nYYofZ4yGv.html
Looks like The Hulk just won't leave the F1.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-sign-last-years-super-sub-nico-hulkenberg-as-reserve-driver-for.3mB9kZuDUGl6nYYofZ4yGv.html
April 10, 2021, 05:19:35 AM
There are only 20 F1 driver seats. I don't see the point of salary caps. Keep salaries out of the spending caps. Sure, the best teams will be the only ones able to afford the best drivers, but the best drivers go to the best teams regardless, it doesn't change anything for poorer teams.
April 09, 2021, 06:14:04 PM
The MotoGP team landed to Indonesia to see work process on the Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia.
Source MotoGP FB Pages
Very happy with this progress, I hope the contractors are able to complete it according to target. Even though one Mandalika country is too far from my area, it takes quite a lot of money to get there. Maybe one day I still want to see in person, if I'm not mistaken they have made a 5 year contract with Dorna. I hope the contract continues. Source MotoGP FB Pages
In addition, Mandalika itself has a team that appears in Moto2, the Mandalika Racing Team. They have 2 racers Bendsneyder and Thomas Luthi. Bendsneyder performed quite well finishing no.9 in Qatar and 12 in Doha. Thomas Luthi finished number 15 in Qatar and in Doha failed to finish. Pretty good feat for a new team.
April 09, 2021, 04:28:18 PM
It can be really a big problem for Hamilton. Because he barely agreed to terms with Mercedes after salary talks. He didn't like an offer that was much lower than he earns right now. I wonder how he is going to react to this. It's also not certain that he will continue to compete in F1 next season though. He has a 1 + 1 year contract.
He has an option from his side, If I'm correct he can decide if continue or not.
I personally think he wants to try the new F1, he is not so old he can be in F1 for 5 more years and be competitive if he wants.
I think Mercedes next year will take Russell over Bottas if Hamilton wants to continue otherwise they will go with Bottas and Russell.
Yeah, the plus one is his option to continue in F1 or not. And if he wins his 8th title this season, I think it's quite likely that he could end his career. Red Bull seems faster than Mercedes now and I'd be very happy to see a great rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton. And Verstappen to win the title at the end.
If Bottas continues to fall short of the mark this season too, we will probably see Russell taking his seat or Hamilton's if he leaves F1.
April 09, 2021, 03:48:23 PM
It can be really a big problem for Hamilton. Because he barely agreed to terms with Mercedes after salary talks. He didn't like an offer that was much lower than he earns right now. I wonder how he is going to react to this. It's also not certain that he will continue to compete in F1 next season though. He has a 1 + 1 year contract.
He has an option from his side, If I'm correct he can decide if continue or not.
I personally think he wants to try the new F1, he is not so old he can be in F1 for 5 more years and be competitive if he wants.
I think Mercedes next year will take Russell over Bottas if Hamilton wants to continue otherwise they will go with Bottas and Russell.
April 09, 2021, 03:22:06 PM
Another rumor for F1.
We are going to have a salary cap for drivers fixed at 30m $ for BOTH drivers for each team from 2022.
This will be a big problem for Hamilton since his salary is 40m$. Bottas' salary is around 10m $.
So the maximum salary possible for Hamilton will be 30-10=20m $.
We are going to have a salary cap for drivers fixed at 30m $ for BOTH drivers for each team from 2022.
This will be a big problem for Hamilton since his salary is 40m$. Bottas' salary is around 10m $.
So the maximum salary possible for Hamilton will be 30-10=20m $.
It can be really a big problem for Hamilton. Because he barely agreed to terms with Mercedes after salary talks. He didn't like an offer that was much lower than he earns right now. I wonder how he is going to react to this. It's also not certain that he will continue to compete in F1 next season though. He has a 1 + 1 year contract.
April 09, 2021, 09:51:18 AM
Another rumor for F1.
We are going to have a salary cap for drivers fixed at 30m $ for BOTH drivers for each team from 2022.
This will be a big problem for Hamilton since his salary is 40m$. Bottas' salary is around 10m $.
So the maximum salary possible for Hamilton will be 30-10=20m $.
We are going to have a salary cap for drivers fixed at 30m $ for BOTH drivers for each team from 2022.
This will be a big problem for Hamilton since his salary is 40m$. Bottas' salary is around 10m $.
So the maximum salary possible for Hamilton will be 30-10=20m $.
April 09, 2021, 09:19:56 AM
The MotoGP team landed to Indonesia to see work process on the Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. According to the post on Facebook, Indonesia is likely to host this event in 2022. Hopefully everything will go as the plan, even though I can't watch it live there, of course this will bring pride to all Indonesians.
Source MotoGP FB Pages
Source MotoGP FB Pages
April 09, 2021, 06:43:15 AM
Ok, we have a shocking news coming from F1 world - https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mercedes-announce-new-technical-director-as-james-allison-steps-back-from.2V03o2mzFozI8IormooTp3.html?fbclid=IwAR2UOMsYhXhBPpWgyH9UfSVzkbSOqw2-ZtP0fnxXZIPaM7aEpsx2XcvNpZM
With James Allinson stepping down from Mercedes, I can see the team going into a decline for this season as there is simply not replacement for this guy when it comes to Mercedes. Please remember that when he left Maranelo, Ferrari started to have a big decline on both performance and stability and we all know they are still struggle to this day.
Is there a replacement for Allison ? None that I'm aware of.
With James Allinson stepping down from Mercedes, I can see the team going into a decline for this season as there is simply not replacement for this guy when it comes to Mercedes. Please remember that when he left Maranelo, Ferrari started to have a big decline on both performance and stability and we all know they are still struggle to this day.
Is there a replacement for Allison ? None that I'm aware of.
April 09, 2021, 05:26:57 AM
I thought Ferrari had the new turbo configuration (copied on Mercedes) but I just realized it's for next year. Same for Renault/Alpine. However Honda already has it.
That's why after next year engines will be frozen, when they have all caught up.
That's why after next year engines will be frozen, when they have all caught up.
April 09, 2021, 04:54:38 AM
Looks interesting, you have a source for this?
No, I can't remember where I had read it but it was in Italian.
The original article should be this one in Dutch.
The who has spoken is Nikolas Tombazis
https://racingnews365.nl/fia-denkt-na-over-formule-1-autos-met-vierwielaandrijving
Some English sites also picked up that news:
https://www.ruetir.com/2021/04/08/the-fia-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bis-considering-four-wheel-drive-for-f1-cars-in-2025/
https://racingnews365.com/fia-technical-director-bets-on-sustainable-fuel-over-electric-technology
April 09, 2021, 03:19:42 AM
In the US they have been using E85 in Indycar.
I think more hybrid is a given, 4*4 will be common for electric sports car, but I'm not convinced for F1. I guess the idea is that since braking is done mostly on the front axle, to make more electricity you need regenerative braking on the front axle.
I think more hybrid is a given, 4*4 will be common for electric sports car, but I'm not convinced for F1. I guess the idea is that since braking is done mostly on the front axle, to make more electricity you need regenerative braking on the front axle.
Thets correct Indy cars use E85 (85% Ethanol) at 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6, next session Indy car will upgrade to 2.4 liter 900hp and hybrid system. I hope for oldschool V8 but the time (sooo sorry) is over.
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The upcoming, fourth-generation IndyCar engine formula will be introduced for 2023 season with engine displacement will increase from 2.2 to 2.4 L (134 to 146 cu in) and also horsepower increase from 550–700 to 900 hp (410–522 to 671 kW) while the V6 twin-turbo engines will remain despite power and displacement increase. In addition, hybrid systems will also be introduced as relevance to hybrid road vehicles. The current third-generation IndyCar Series engines will retire after 2021.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IndyCar_Series
https://de.motorsport.com/indycar/news/neue-indycar-motoren-24-liter-hubraum-und-hybrid-erst-2023-20100302/4885848/
Honda can certainly take a lot of experience from Formula 1 with it, the advantage is that the engines are probably a lot cheaper than in Formula 1.
April 08, 2021, 04:02:34 PM
Looks interesting, you have a source for this?
No, I can't remember where I had read it but it was in Italian.
The original article should be this one in Dutch.
The who has spoken is Nikolas Tombazis
https://racingnews365.nl/fia-denkt-na-over-formule-1-autos-met-vierwielaandrijving
April 08, 2021, 02:17:33 PM
In the US they have been using E85 in Indycar.
I think more hybrid is a given, 4*4 will be common for electric sports car, but I'm not convinced for F1. I guess the idea is that since braking is done mostly on the front axle, to make more electricity you need regenerative braking on the front axle.
I think more hybrid is a given, 4*4 will be common for electric sports car, but I'm not convinced for F1. I guess the idea is that since braking is done mostly on the front axle, to make more electricity you need regenerative braking on the front axle.
April 08, 2021, 07:23:15 AM
Small rumor for the 2025 year.
Engines are now frozen till 2024 so they will use these engines till then.
After that, they are now thinking about using biofuels and increasing the energy regeneration from batteries, and to create more energy they are now thinking to change cars to 4x4 cars.
The decision will be fast during this summer.
I don't know what to think about 4x4cars
Engines are now frozen till 2024 so they will use these engines till then.
After that, they are now thinking about using biofuels and increasing the energy regeneration from batteries, and to create more energy they are now thinking to change cars to 4x4 cars.
The decision will be fast during this summer.
I don't know what to think about 4x4cars
I don’t know what to think of them. But I’m pretty sure some F1 purists want to let it stay as it was. If anything, going back to the screaming aspirated engines would be great for many fans. I’m not really sure if these moves will add more fans but it could turn some of the current ones off.
April 08, 2021, 06:26:32 AM
Small rumor for the 2025 year.
Engines are now frozen till 2024 so they will use these engines till then.
After that, they are now thinking about using biofuels and increasing the energy regeneration from batteries, and to create more energy they are now thinking to change cars to 4x4 cars.
The decision will be fast during this summer.
I don't know what to think about 4x4cars
Engines are now frozen till 2024 so they will use these engines till then.
After that, they are now thinking about using biofuels and increasing the energy regeneration from batteries, and to create more energy they are now thinking to change cars to 4x4 cars.
The decision will be fast during this summer.
I don't know what to think about 4x4cars
Looks interesting, you have a source for this? Also good for RedBull if the current engine concept remains, you can continue developing it yourself. A completely new engine would be unimaginable for RedBull only.
4x4 cars are interesting to drive but a completely different way, I could imagine that the front axle receives electrical support and the rear axle receives a hybrid system. But this development would probably be very expensive again and the cars will be even heavier.
April 07, 2021, 05:09:05 PM
Small rumor for the 2025 year.
Engines are now frozen till 2024 so they will use these engines till then.
After that, they are now thinking about using biofuels and increasing the energy regeneration from batteries, and to create more energy they are now thinking to change cars to 4x4 cars.
The decision will be fast during this summer.
I don't know what to think about 4x4cars
Engines are now frozen till 2024 so they will use these engines till then.
After that, they are now thinking about using biofuels and increasing the energy regeneration from batteries, and to create more energy they are now thinking to change cars to 4x4 cars.
The decision will be fast during this summer.
I don't know what to think about 4x4cars
April 07, 2021, 01:55:27 PM
Have you heard the official news about Marquez who will appear in Portugal?
I looked for him, but I only found some local media whether he could perform with Honda in Portugal from the results medical test in April 12. If Marquez has not been able to appear, of course the difference in points will be even wider. Honda fans are certainly looking forward to this news, especially the Honda riders in the last two series. This is because Honda performed poorly in the first two series.
I looked for him, but I only found some local media whether he could perform with Honda in Portugal from the results medical test in April 12. If Marquez has not been able to appear, of course the difference in points will be even wider. Honda fans are certainly looking forward to this news, especially the Honda riders in the last two series. This is because Honda performed poorly in the first two series.
Stefan Bradl expects the comeback in Portimao, but nothing is fixed yet and it depends on Marquez's fitness and health. That is the problem if a manufacturer has only developed the bike for one driver for years, if the driver is not fit, you drive behind.
https://www.motorsport-total.com/motogp/news/kehrt-marc-marquez-in-portimao-zurueck-die-prognose-von-stefan-bradl-21033103
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