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January 17, 2021, 01:12:35 PM
I just heard that Davide Brivio former Boss Joan Mir has joined the Alpine F1 Team. At F1 Brivio will work as a racing director, who has the task of reporting directly to Alpine CEO, Laurent Rossi. Nearly 20 years of experience in MotoGP will make it good although it looks like it will be a little different. Besides that I think he wants to try new things after successfully bringing the Suzuki team through Joan Mir the MotoGP world champion.
January 17, 2021, 07:55:40 AM
I've heard something that Monaco, Azerbaijan and Canada GPs could be cancelled this season. And also it is said that Turkish GP could enter the calendar in the place of Monaco GP in May. I'm really excited about the possibility of Turkish GP could still be added. I hope it happens but I'd like to see Monaco GP too. There is no official statement about it so let's just wait for it.
January 17, 2021, 05:00:38 AM
Only Hamilton wanted to change his car from silver to black. Anyone knows if Mercedes will be silver again next season?
It will be black again next season: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/formula1/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-black-livery-b1786800.html
Whether this commitment suggests that the contract with Hamilton will continue or not next year is of course open to speculation. Difficult to determine how much Mercedes' decision is influenced by what Hamilton wants, and how much by what they think about the issue as a team. In general I suppose, once you've committed to raising an issue, you don't stop unless something significant happens to address it.
January 16, 2021, 06:52:11 PM
Verstappen thinks that Red Bull could have dominated F1 like Mercedes is doing now if the turbo hybrid rules hadn't been introduced. I remember the times when Vettel was doing awesome things at Red Bull. Red Bull was really dominant those times.
I'm not sure that Red Bull would necessarily continue to dominate and Verstappen is a little wishful thinking, because Mercedes itself produces engines unlike Red Bull, but maybe the gap would not be so strong. Well, for this purpose, periodically in Formula 1, changes in technical regulations are carried out to shake up the current state of affairs and allow the rest of the teams to try to create competitive cars. 
January 16, 2021, 05:43:43 PM
Only Hamilton wanted to change his car from silver to black. Anyone knows if Mercedes will be silver again next season?
Don't know but it is a disadvantage for sure having black cars, In hot GP like we will have this year it can be a determination difference.
Also, they are thinking to change race timers again, 10 minutes or 1 hour and 10 minutes earlier, if they will race earlier it will be even hotter than the past year.
January 16, 2021, 09:17:11 AM
Verstappen thinks that Red Bull could have dominated F1 like Mercedes is doing now if the turbo hybrid rules hadn't been introduced. I remember the times when Vettel was doing awesome things at Red Bull. Red Bull was really dominant those times.
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-mercedes-dominance-turbo/5087345/
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-mercedes-dominance-turbo/5087345/
January 16, 2021, 04:14:42 AM
Looks nice. A little bored all that black but I prefer this more then too colorfull cars.
Let's see what this car can do this season.
The "fun" thing is that drivers and teams hate black cars because they are hotter so drivers get more temperature and the car risk more damage cause it needs more cooling.
I don't know if they pick black like Mercedes for the Black live matter movement or it is a choice without that reason.
Will be strange if they took black without the Mercedes' reason.
Only Hamilton wanted to change his car from silver to black. Anyone knows if Mercedes will be silver again next season?
January 15, 2021, 07:02:11 PM
Looks nice. A little bored all that black but I prefer this more then too colorfull cars.
Let's see what this car can do this season.
The "fun" thing is that drivers and teams hate black cars because they are hotter so drivers get more temperature and the car risk more damage cause it needs more cooling.
I don't know if they pick black like Mercedes for the Black live matter movement or it is a choice without that reason.
Will be strange if they took black without the Mercedes' reason.
January 15, 2021, 06:20:20 PM
Looks nice. A little bored all that black but I prefer this more then too colorfull cars.
Let's see what this car can do this season.
The "fun" thing is that drivers and teams hate black cars because they are hotter so drivers get more temperature and the car risk more damage cause it needs more cooling.
I don't know if they pick black like Mercedes for the Black live matter movement or it is a choice without that reason.
Will be strange if they took black without the Mercedes' reason.
January 15, 2021, 11:26:35 AM
The last rumors of F1 told us that Lewis kinda secretly signed the new contract but it's only for 3 years and not 4 as he demanded... . In my opinion , he should stay in F1 in trying to go for the 8th title but that would be almost impossible for him as I do believe there will be a fierce battle for the F1 title in 2021.
I saw yesterday the car from Alpine F1 and to be honest it kinda looks awful ...I was expecting to be a bright blue with that orange near it but instead they came with that mix of colors around the car which makes it an old Force India model lmao.
I saw yesterday the car from Alpine F1 and to be honest it kinda looks awful ...I was expecting to be a bright blue with that orange near it but instead they came with that mix of colors around the car which makes it an old Force India model lmao.
January 15, 2021, 08:21:37 AM
We may be already have a new car.
These are the probable colors picked by Alpine aka the old Renault, they changed the name with the sportive department of the team.
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/f1-team/livrea-invernale-alpine-a521-rossi-villain-gallery-alonso-543074.html
These are the probable colors picked by Alpine aka the old Renault, they changed the name with the sportive department of the team.
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/f1-team/livrea-invernale-alpine-a521-rossi-villain-gallery-alonso-543074.html
Thank you for sharing, i think it looks good with the new design and colors. I also hope the performance is also good for the TOP 3 or 4 teams at this session. Also the fight between Alonso and Riccardo is interesting.
Looks nice. A little bored all that black but I prefer this more then too colorfull cars.
Let's see what this car can do this season.
January 15, 2021, 06:50:25 AM
We may be already have a new car.
These are the probable colors picked by Alpine aka the old Renault, they changed the name with the sportive department of the team.
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/f1-team/livrea-invernale-alpine-a521-rossi-villain-gallery-alonso-543074.html
These are the probable colors picked by Alpine aka the old Renault, they changed the name with the sportive department of the team.
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/f1-team/livrea-invernale-alpine-a521-rossi-villain-gallery-alonso-543074.html
Thank you for sharing, i think it looks good with the new design and colors. I also hope the performance is also good for the TOP 3 or 4 teams at this session. Also the fight between Alonso and Riccardo is interesting.
January 14, 2021, 06:41:09 PM
We may be already have a new car.
These are the probable colors picked by Alpine aka the old Renault, they changed the name with the sportive department of the team.
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/f1-team/livrea-invernale-alpine-a521-rossi-villain-gallery-alonso-543074.html
These are the probable colors picked by Alpine aka the old Renault, they changed the name with the sportive department of the team.
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/f1-team/livrea-invernale-alpine-a521-rossi-villain-gallery-alonso-543074.html
January 14, 2021, 03:54:22 PM
Well Leclerc is also tested positive on Covid-19 today. So he is number 5 if I am right.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76546/breaking-leclerc-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76546/breaking-leclerc-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html
Yes, unfortunately I have seen it. First, Norris and now Leclerc. I hope Leclerc gets well soon too. I also hope that we don't see any F1 pilot to test positive during the season.
During the season wouldn't be nice. The only good thing what can happen is that Hulkenberg would be back for 1 race.
January 14, 2021, 03:05:37 PM
Well Leclerc is also tested positive on Covid-19 today. So he is number 5 if I am right.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76546/breaking-leclerc-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76546/breaking-leclerc-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html
Yes, unfortunately I have seen it. First, Norris and now Leclerc. I hope Leclerc gets well soon too. I also hope that we don't see any F1 pilot to test positive during the season.
January 14, 2021, 10:45:05 AM
Formula 1 2021 Calendar will be consist of 23 events and would start with the Bahrain Grand Prix on 28 of March and ends with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 12 of December, I am sure excited for every event that may occur, and due to COVID-19 regulations, some events will surely change regarding the status of the drivers and situations that may occur but still looking forward that all event will be held peacefully.
Let's hope all drivers won't get Covid this season.
On the other hand if Hulkenberg can replace them he still got a chance to get on a podium.
Yeah! I hope all Drivers and their crew is safe as well, I think they are really implementing new guidelines in getting ready with every Grand Prix event, which will open on March 28 in Bahrain.
And regarding the Australian Grand Prix formula, one management and local authorities were unable to reach an agreement in bypassing the 14 days quarantine which is why it is moved to November 28 this year in Melbourne.
Well Leclerc is also tested positive on Covid-19 today. So he is number 5 if I am right.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76546/breaking-leclerc-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html
January 14, 2021, 06:20:32 AM
Formula 1 2021 Calendar will be consist of 23 events and would start with the Bahrain Grand Prix on 28 of March and ends with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 12 of December, I am sure excited for every event that may occur, and due to COVID-19 regulations, some events will surely change regarding the status of the drivers and situations that may occur but still looking forward that all event will be held peacefully.
Let's hope all drivers won't get Covid this season.
On the other hand if Hulkenberg can replace them he still got a chance to get on a podium.
Yeah! I hope all Drivers and their crew is safe as well, I think they are really implementing new guidelines in getting ready with every Grand Prix event, which will open on March 28 in Bahrain.
And regarding the Australian Grand Prix formula, one management and local authorities were unable to reach an agreement in bypassing the 14 days quarantine which is why it is moved to November 28 this year in Melbourne.
January 14, 2021, 05:22:12 AM
Hamilton has the opportunity with Mercedes to get the 8th title so I why playing it so hard?
It's weird, isn't it? The longer it goes on without news of an agreement, the more you wonder if there is a fundamental problem that can't be resolved. Of course the news outlets are coming out with all sorts of wild rumours, probably none of which are true... but still, why no news?
All fans are waiting when Hamilton signs the new contract. If it's just about the money I just dont get it. He already got enough so signing for a few million less isn't even that bad.
On the other hand, a season without Hamilton would be way more entertaining I guess.
A season without him would be really entertaining I agree but chances of this happening I think are zero.Hamilton in the end will surrender and sign whatever offer Mercedes throws at him.If I were him I would have done this.That is because that 8th title chasing is his biggest motivation to continue racing.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/76415/mercedes-and-hamilton-will-not-come-out-negotiations-do-not-go-smoothly.html
Seems that Hamilton want 40 million GBP. Wondering how this story will end.
January 14, 2021, 03:38:55 AM
Hamilton has the opportunity with Mercedes to get the 8th title so I why playing it so hard?
It's weird, isn't it? The longer it goes on without news of an agreement, the more you wonder if there is a fundamental problem that can't be resolved. Of course the news outlets are coming out with all sorts of wild rumours, probably none of which are true... but still, why no news?
All fans are waiting when Hamilton signs the new contract. If it's just about the money I just dont get it. He already got enough so signing for a few million less isn't even that bad.
On the other hand, a season without Hamilton would be way more entertaining I guess.
A season without him would be really entertaining I agree but chances of this happening I think are zero.Hamilton in the end will surrender and sign whatever offer Mercedes throws at him.If I were him I would have done this.That is because that 8th title chasing is his biggest motivation to continue racing.
January 14, 2021, 03:27:59 AM
Hamilton has the opportunity with Mercedes to get the 8th title so I why playing it so hard?
It's weird, isn't it? The longer it goes on without news of an agreement, the more you wonder if there is a fundamental problem that can't be resolved. Of course the news outlets are coming out with all sorts of wild rumours, probably none of which are true... but still, why no news?
All fans are waiting when Hamilton signs the new contract. If it's just about the money I just dont get it. He already got enough so signing for a few million less isn't even that bad.
On the other hand, a season without Hamilton would be way more entertaining I guess.
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