Formula 1...

[DieselnDust]

2 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:

Seems that Honda have reconsidered their plan to exit F1 after Max taking the WDC. RBR and Honda are likely to forge an even larger threat to MB over the course of the next 3 years from what I have read. Apparently they have extended their partnership to 2025.

https://www.news24.com/wheels/formulaone/honda-extend-red-bull-engine-agreement-through-to-2025-20220101

Yes this is well known in the motorsport world. Honda has transfered staff to the new Red Bull Technology - Powertrains Centre in Milton-Keynes. They will assist Red Bull with optimisation and reliability programs of the power unit and integrate with the RB Gearbox team. Funding will also be allocated to RBT-PC by Honda. In essence it is partly a de-branding exercise and also secures the jobs of the staff at Honda that could not otherwise be accomodated by the R&D shift to Hydrogen Fuel Cell development and BEV development. Also keeps their foot in the door to step back in when the 2026 rule cycle in announced. 

VAG  is also reported to be interested in buying into the RBT/Honda collaboration earlier than 2026. SO the RBT strategy seem to cater for both Honda's smooth exit and VAG's smooth entry with likely both Porsche and Audi brands 

[IceCreamMan]

Silverstone has sold out… 

last year it only sold out on the Thursday prior to race day…

and ticket prices rose sharply, incredible. So motogp and BSB for me there this year. 

[MrJacques]

+- March 10th.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

See Aston launching before Merc this year, so who will they copy their design off of then??

 

[Vetplant]

F1 on ice

 

[IceCreamMan]

There were internet groups putting pressure on McLaren to keep the gulf colours. Sort of compromise I guess. 
 

Mclaren is 5 miles from my house. Must support em. 

[mecheng89]

On 2/3/2022 at 2:19 PM, MrJacques said:

+- March 10th.

Can't wait. 

[BaGearA]

Williams livery is a bit of A dud , fav so far is aston with McLaren a close 2nd

[MrJacques]

1 hour ago, BaGearA said:

Williams livery is a bit of A dud , fav so far is aston with McLaren a close 2nd

Agreed, Williams livery of last year looked better.

Although... it doesn't look awful:

https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1493574146843987968/photo/1

Edited February 15, 2022 by MrJacques

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

15 hours ago, BaGearA said:

Williams livery is a bit of A dud , fav so far is aston with McLaren a close 2nd

I think the fact that Aston actually revealed a car and not just a livery rendering puts them in 1st regardless.

[Vetplant]

15 hours ago, MrJacques said:

Agreed, Williams livery of last year looked better.

Although... it doesn't look awful:

https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1493574146843987968/photo/1

Aside from the wheel covers that seem a bit dull, I like the overall look of the new cars.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

57 minutes ago, Vetplant said:

Aside from the wheel covers that seem a bit dull, I like the overall look of the new cars.

I think quite a few car designs will change by the time testing/racing starts. These have been livery launches for sure but the designs will change.
Cards are being held very tightly to chests.....

[MrJacques]

Apparently a leaked photo of the SF-75

 

[IceCreamMan]

Masi been replaced 

[IceCreamMan]

On 2/3/2022 at 12:19 PM, MrJacques said:

+- March 10th.

11th confirmed 

[RoddieJ]

42 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

11th confirmed 

So how is it acceptable that the Race Director gets nailed for decisions that benefits the winner, but the win is allowed to stand?! Boggles the mind... but then again, it’s F1 and the FIA...

 

Oops! Meant to reply to your other message

Edited February 17, 2022 by RoddieJ