Just read something interesting about the practice sessions of Today.
The practice session was deleted not for the wheater itself on the track but because of the regulation, the medical staff must be able to transport a driver from the circuit to the nearest hospital in 20 minutes in case of critical accident.
The closes hospital if I'm not wrong is at 50km ish and with the fog in the way the helicopter couldn't take the path if necessary and is impossible for the medical team to use the normal ambulance and transport the patient in 20 minutes using the normal roads.
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October 09, 2020, 04:36:12 PM
October 09, 2020, 04:09:42 PM
This honestly depends if Ferrari will try to be more competitive for the next year or saving the money for the revolution of 2022.
Of they will not invest in 2021 the cars with the Ferrari's engine will be in the last 6 spots of the grid and there is not so much to see in him if it will his position.
Of they will not invest in 2021 the cars with the Ferrari's engine will be in the last 6 spots of the grid and there is not so much to see in him if it will his position.
Trust me, for as long as I watch Formula 1, I can guarantee you that next year will be largely different to this one. Ferrari won't be this bad and things will change a lot. Just the was F1 works when big teams are in question, politics and magic
Wait for the spring October 09, 2020, 04:03:07 PM
Such a shame that both practice sessions were cancelled and we didn't get the chance to see Mick Schumacher drive his frist F1 practice session, but can't wait to see him announced as Sauber's driver alongside Kimi for the next season and watch him cope It will be very interesting next season with lots of things to watch and develop.
Only good thing about today's cancellation of practice sessions is that teams will have less time to find the perfect setup, meaning more chaotic race.
It will be very interesting next season with lots of things to watch and develop.Only good thing about today's cancellation of practice sessions is that teams will have less time to find the perfect setup, meaning more chaotic race.
This honestly depends if Ferrari will try to be more competitive for the next year or saving the money for the revolution of 2022.
Of they will not invest in 2021 the cars with the Ferrari's engine will be in the last 6 spots of the grid and there is not so much to see in him if it will his position.
October 09, 2020, 03:24:50 PM
Such a shame that both practice sessions were cancelled and we didn't get the chance to see Mick Schumacher drive his frist F1 practice session, but can't wait to see him announced as Sauber's driver alongside Kimi for the next season and watch him cope It will be very interesting next season with lots of things to watch and develop.
Only good thing about today's cancellation of practice sessions is that teams will have less time to find the perfect setup, meaning more chaotic race.
It will be very interesting next season with lots of things to watch and develop.Only good thing about today's cancellation of practice sessions is that teams will have less time to find the perfect setup, meaning more chaotic race.
October 09, 2020, 11:39:47 AM
FP1 and FP2 for Formula1 have been canceled due to the bad weather.
The climate according to some Italian websites should be sunny with a small opportunity for rain, so in the end, it will be a dry GP with a very small chance of light rain.
The climate according to some Italian websites should be sunny with a small opportunity for rain, so in the end, it will be a dry GP with a very small chance of light rain.
October 09, 2020, 05:44:09 AM
Son of Michael Schumacher, Mick Schumacher is making his debut F1 race on Nürburgring track. On the same event Lewis Hamilton is chasing to equal the most formula one match win held by Michael Schumacher. The same happening in the home country of Mick, and after Michael Schumacher very few are into F1 from Germany. Now with the entry of Mick Schumacher once again the popularity of F1 will be kept alive.
@romero121 it’s hard to believe that time has flown so fast, because few years back I used to watch his dad race and now I’ll be watching him race. Also to be honest I started watching this sport because of Schumacher, and I hope that his son can continue his legacy, but I’ll not judge him so soon because he’ll take lots of time to settle in and chase records like his dad did.
F1 first practice at the Nurburgring has been hit by fog, so there will be no cars running. There is certainly a chance that weather will be a factor for the last few European races of the season, as we head into autumn. It looks like 40% chance of rain at the race this weekend (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/u0uw0pgu0#?date=2020-10-11). Whilst rain does add an element of unpredictability to races, it's also true that it really helps to highlight the differences in talent between the various drivers. Hamilton is always good in rain, and you'd expect Verstappen to be right up there as well. Perhaps a bad weekend looming for Bottas?
@Cnut237 indeed whenever the conditions get tough the real drivers emerge victorious, but I’m hoping that we don’t see the safety car being deployed as they’re risky and have been rightly criticised by the drivers.
Sources:
https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-mick-schumacher-reveals-his-primary-objective-ahead-of-f1-practice-debut/
https://www.racefans.net/2020/09/13/f1s-attempts-to-create-exciting-restarts-are-increasing-risk-to-drivers-hamilton/
October 09, 2020, 05:26:28 AM
First Pratice is now cancelled. Too bad for the two newcomes so they can't run their first F1 practice today. Now they have to wait for another race weekend.
October 09, 2020, 05:19:02 AM
F1 first practice at the Nurburgring has been hit by fog, so there will be no cars running. There is certainly a chance that weather will be a factor for the last few European races of the season, as we head into autumn. It looks like 40% chance of rain at the race this weekend (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/u0uw0pgu0#?date=2020-10-11). Whilst rain does add an element of unpredictability to races, it's also true that it really helps to highlight the differences in talent between the various drivers. Hamilton is always good in rain, and you'd expect Verstappen to be right up there as well. Perhaps a bad weekend looming for Bottas?
October 09, 2020, 05:17:27 AM
I don't know why you don't like competitive teammates, it has given us famous F1 moments, like Prost v Senna at McLaren ! And I don't think Hamilton vs Rosberg was problematic at all, imagine Hamilton vs Bottas or worse instead of Rosberg, we would all be bored to death by now !
I think all fans love this when you have two #1 driver at one team who's can fight about the championship, like Lauda/Prost, Prost/Senna, Alonso/Hamilton, Hamilton/Rosberg but for the team it's not easy to handle.
Overview of team-internal duels
https://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/formel-1-legendaere-duelle-von-teamkollegen-fotostrecke-148327.html
October 09, 2020, 04:46:36 AM
I don't know why you don't like competitive teammates, it has given us famous F1 moments, like Prost v Senna at McLaren ! And I don't think Hamilton vs Rosberg was problematic at all, imagine Hamilton vs Bottas or worse instead of Rosberg, we would all be bored to death by now !
I just learned that F1 will move to biofuels as I was just advocating, a good move. RedBull is not optimistic about staying in F1 because of Honda leaving : https://www.grandprix.com/news/red-bull-could-quit-f1-over-engine-situation.html
romero121 : aren't you forgetting 4 time world champion Vettel, isn't he German ?
I just learned that F1 will move to biofuels as I was just advocating, a good move. RedBull is not optimistic about staying in F1 because of Honda leaving : https://www.grandprix.com/news/red-bull-could-quit-f1-over-engine-situation.html
romero121 : aren't you forgetting 4 time world champion Vettel, isn't he German ?
October 09, 2020, 02:27:04 AM
~snip~
but think due to the low temperature everyone will have problems with the tires, the team that can best get a grip on this will be way ahead.
I read the news that Michelin has prepared special tires. They estimate the temperature there around 5-16 Celsius and it could even be a wet race. In addition to a lot of hard braking and slow turns, this will eat up a lot of tires. If I'm not mistaken there are 14 bends with details of 9 left and 5 right, then Michelin has also prepared the type of compound and the wall thickness of the left tire is thicker than the right tire.but think due to the low temperature everyone will have problems with the tires, the team that can best get a grip on this will be way ahead.
Thank you for the information, i don't hear this befor. But for all drivers a new situation with new data, I'm curious who can handle it best.
Son of Michael Schumacher, Mick Schumacher is making his debut F1 race on Nürburgring track. On the same event Lewis Hamilton is chasing to equal the most formula one match win held by Michael Schumacher. The same happening in the home country of Mick, and after Michael Schumacher very few are into F1 from Germany. Now with the entry of Mick Schumacher once again the popularity of F1 will be kept alive.
I'm very happy for Kimi it looks like he will drive also next year for Alfa Romeo with Mick. Apparently to be announced this weekend.
https://www.speedweek.com/formel1/news/166196/Kimi-Raeikkoenen-Mick-Schumacher-bei-Alfa-Romeo-2021.html
October 08, 2020, 06:11:58 PM
Son of Michael Schumacher, Mick Schumacher is making his debut F1 race on Nürburgring track. On the same event Lewis Hamilton is chasing to equal the most formula one match win held by Michael Schumacher. The same happening in the home country of Mick, and after Michael Schumacher very few are into F1 from Germany. Now with the entry of Mick Schumacher once again the popularity of F1 will be kept alive.
October 08, 2020, 04:49:45 PM
~snip~
but think due to the low temperature everyone will have problems with the tires, the team that can best get a grip on this will be way ahead.
I read the news that Michelin has prepared special tires. They estimate the temperature there around 5-16 Celsius and it could even be a wet race. In addition to a lot of hard braking and slow turns, this will eat up a lot of tires. If I'm not mistaken there are 14 bends with details of 9 left and 5 right, then Michelin has also prepared the type of compound and the wall thickness of the left tire is thicker than the right tire. but think due to the low temperature everyone will have problems with the tires, the team that can best get a grip on this will be way ahead.
October 08, 2020, 02:47:00 AM
Luca Marini is doing well in Moto2, currently leading the 2020 Moto2 standings. He should deserve to go up to MotoGP. I heard other news regarding Luca that he wants to join Avintia's satellite team, Ducati. But Avintia has a contract with Tito Rabat and they will continue that contract.
indeed, there are rumors that Avintia wants to replace Rabat with Marini. However, the team's desire to do so was unavoidable, because Rabat is the son of one of Avintia's sponsors. Maybe they don't want to lose the financial supply from Rabat Jewelry, sp they decided to keep Rabat until the contract expires in 2021. On the other news, there is a possibility that Rossi's team, Sky Racing VR46 reportedly will participate in the MotoGP event in 2022, it could be that Marini will become a rider for the Rossi team.
For Marini i think it's a good beginning at Avintia
I don't know about the 46 Team at MotoGP
As long as he is still actively driving he will not do a satellite team to himself. And think if things go well next year he will drive another year. Dorna also has to approve a new team and issue the license, so Suzuki will come with a satellite team beforehand i think.~snip~
So only by the teams with "?" Aprilia, LCR-Honda and Avintia-Ducati and no one knows about Iannone and Dovizioso...
For Marini i think it's a good beginning at Avintia
Yes, I will wait for official news from Luca Marini, wherever he moves I think it is his start, he has to adapt to the new engine and bike.So only by the teams with "?" Aprilia, LCR-Honda and Avintia-Ducati and no one knows about Iannone and Dovizioso...
For Marini i think it's a good beginning at Avintia
For the rest of MotoGP, this week's race will take place in France, looking at the track here I think it is a good track for Honda, Ducati and KTM. There are a lot of straight tracks here and I think Yamaha will struggle. Last year's history, Marquez won and Dovizioso finished second. But anything can still happen, I'm just guessing maybe Ducati will get on the podium this week.
I hope for Marini Ducati or Aprilia is also good to start in the MotoGP, Aprilia is the only team that is allowed to develop and like KTM can possibly catch up.
Yes is a good track for strong engines, but think due to the low temperature everyone will have problems with the tires, the team that can best get a grip on this will be way ahead.
October 08, 2020, 12:56:25 AM
If Red Bull wanted a good driver Alonso is available ! But Red Bull only wants drivers it has brought up itself.
Alonso is not available he has been announced by Renault many months ago.
On top of that, a driver such as Alonso would be a mistake to sign for Red Bull when a rising talent and skilled driver is already there - talking about Max.
There would be many conflicts to the teammates same as those when Hamilton signed for Mercedes and driving along Rosberg.
October 07, 2020, 04:22:31 PM
This is good in general, but they are looking at other approaches too, some of which are controversial.
I know they are really pushing for reverse grid qualifying... which just sounds unfair, and I hope it doesn't go ahead. This is where instead of the normal qualifying, they have a short race - say 30 minutes - where the drivers line up in reverse championship order. Then the results in this race determine the starting positions in the actual race.
I know they are really pushing for reverse grid qualifying... which just sounds unfair, and I hope it doesn't go ahead. This is where instead of the normal qualifying, they have a short race - say 30 minutes - where the drivers line up in reverse championship order. Then the results in this race determine the starting positions in the actual race.
This cannot happen if Formula 1 where is some track is impossibile to overtake.
They can MAYBE do half grid reverse and give points for the polepostion but in tracks like Monaco teams will end to go slower to take a better position in the starting grid.
October 07, 2020, 11:46:54 AM
~snip~
So only by the teams with "?" Aprilia, LCR-Honda and Avintia-Ducati and no one knows about Iannone and Dovizioso...
For Marini i think it's a good beginning at Avintia
Yes, I will wait for official news from Luca Marini, wherever he moves I think it is his start, he has to adapt to the new engine and bike.So only by the teams with "?" Aprilia, LCR-Honda and Avintia-Ducati and no one knows about Iannone and Dovizioso...
For Marini i think it's a good beginning at Avintia
For the rest of MotoGP, this week's race will take place in France, looking at the track here I think it is a good track for Honda, Ducati and KTM. There are a lot of straight tracks here and I think Yamaha will struggle. Last year's history, Marquez won and Dovizioso finished second. But anything can still happen, I'm just guessing maybe Ducati will get on the podium this week.
October 07, 2020, 07:05:42 AM
I like the idea to support the worst performers more as this gives them the possibility to do better.
This is good in general, but they are looking at other approaches too, some of which are controversial.
I know they are really pushing for reverse grid qualifying... which just sounds unfair, and I hope it doesn't go ahead. This is where instead of the normal qualifying, they have a short race - say 30 minutes - where the drivers line up in reverse championship order. Then the results in this race determine the starting positions in the actual race.
October 07, 2020, 04:52:11 AM
I was reading some news.
This year of Ferrari can be a good advantage for them for 2022 with the start of the revolution (part 1).
Basically they introduced in the last year the salary cap.
In Formula 1 this cap will be "effective" starting from now but applicable in 2022.
An effect of this cap is the following.
Starting from this season the worse you will go the more advantage will have later, they give you the possibility for a potential recovery.
As today if the Championship will end with these results with Mercedes 1st and Ferrari 6th than in 2022 Ferrari can do around 15% more tests than Mercedes.
This can be a BIG deal especially when everyone has a "semi-fresh" start.
This year of Ferrari can be a good advantage for them for 2022 with the start of the revolution (part 1).
Basically they introduced in the last year the salary cap.
In Formula 1 this cap will be "effective" starting from now but applicable in 2022.
An effect of this cap is the following.
Starting from this season the worse you will go the more advantage will have later, they give you the possibility for a potential recovery.
As today if the Championship will end with these results with Mercedes 1st and Ferrari 6th than in 2022 Ferrari can do around 15% more tests than Mercedes.
This can be a BIG deal especially when everyone has a "semi-fresh" start.
I like the idea to support the worst performers more as this gives them the possibility to do better.I really hope they implement it as it will lead to more competition in F1 and this is the end result we are all looking forward to.We want to see fierce battles between 3-4 teams fighting for victory.
October 07, 2020, 04:43:35 AM
I was reading some news.
This year of Ferrari can be a good advantage for them for 2022 with the start of the revolution (part 1).
Basically they introduced in the last year the salary cap.
In Formula 1 this cap will be "effective" starting from now but applicable in 2022.
An effect of this cap is the following.
Starting from this season the worse you will go the more advantage will have later, they give you the possibility for a potential recovery.
As today if the Championship will end with these results with Mercedes 1st and Ferrari 6th than in 2022 Ferrari can do around 15% more tests than Mercedes.
This can be a BIG deal especially when everyone has a "semi-fresh" start.
This year of Ferrari can be a good advantage for them for 2022 with the start of the revolution (part 1).
Basically they introduced in the last year the salary cap.
In Formula 1 this cap will be "effective" starting from now but applicable in 2022.
An effect of this cap is the following.
Starting from this season the worse you will go the more advantage will have later, they give you the possibility for a potential recovery.
As today if the Championship will end with these results with Mercedes 1st and Ferrari 6th than in 2022 Ferrari can do around 15% more tests than Mercedes.
This can be a BIG deal especially when everyone has a "semi-fresh" start.
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