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Pride
31-07-2019, 08:24 PM
Controversial J Clarkson thinks so and Jody Sheckter tends to agree, what do you think???

https://youtu.be/7gZ-kdXJzhA
goldnsx
01-08-2019, 05:43 AM
To me, it looks like Liberty Media has influenced someone to put a video of such a kind on youtube and the usual controversal people are just good enough to play the part of the advocatus diaboli.
I've watched all races since many years and built up my opinion.
nobby
09-08-2019, 10:07 AM
its a total travesty to watch now ... its been years since i watched a full race.

boring drivers
too much electronics
too many rules
WhyOne?
09-08-2019, 11:34 AM
its a total travesty to watch now ... its been years since i watched a full race.

boring drivers
too much electronics
too many rules

The last 4 races have - each in quite different ways - been excellent.
goldnsx
09-08-2019, 02:46 PM
The turnaround point seem to have been the discussions around the Vettel/Hamilton incident which resulted in a overreaction by the stewards. Max versus Leclerc corrected that and now they are allowed to race against each other. There's still a lot of influence of the technic and the tires but Pirelli is opting for longer lasting compounds next years, so the drivers don't have to pussycat the tires around the track. Grown up Mad Max versus old stager Hamilton should guarranty a lot of racing.
NZNick
20-08-2019, 01:43 AM
I hope not - just booked tickets for the Australian GP in March next year!
WhyOne?
20-08-2019, 06:22 AM
I hope not - just booked tickets for the Australian GP in March next year!
Good man!

Always looks a well organized event with loads going on supporting the F1 activity.

I am waiting for the 2020 calendar (hopefully to be r leased in 2-3 weeks time) with a view to booking flights to Hanoi.....turns 7-8-9 look to have great spectating potential.
NSX 2000
20-08-2019, 11:12 AM
Good man!

Always looks a well organized event with loads going on supporting the F1 activity.

I am waiting for the 2020 calendar (hopefully to be r leased in 2-3 weeks time) with a view to booking flights to Hanoi.....turns 7-8-9 look to have great spectating potential.

We could be looking to do this as well. We went not long after top gear did their bike thing, and loved it.
WhyOne?
20-08-2019, 12:13 PM
We could be looking to do this as well. We went not long after top gear did their bike thing, and loved it.

Good to know - we'll be looking to split our time between Vietnam and Laos.

Have you seen that, despite no confirmed date, tickets are available to buy for the Hanoi race Paul? More expensive than Sepang, but a good bit cheaper than Singapore (or Silverstone!!!)
WhyOne?
29-08-2019, 12:01 PM
2020 Calendar (finally!) released:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.record-breaking-22-race-f1-calendar-set-for-2020.7vdbREiAYJKP5Ey8whglC2.html

22 rounds, with the Hanoi race on 5th April.
NSX 2000
29-08-2019, 03:57 PM
2020 Calendar (finally!) released:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.record-breaking-22-race-f1-calendar-set-for-2020.7vdbREiAYJKP5Ey8whglC2.html

22 rounds, with the Hanoi race on 5th April.

Can't go as we are already booked on a Sking holiday :(
WhyOne?
30-08-2019, 09:22 AM
Can't go as we are already booked on a Sking holiday :(

Shame Paul.

I've managed to get a good hotel in Hanoi booked at a sensible price, now trying to sort out flights.....
Senninha
30-08-2019, 01:46 PM
Well its been a fairly busy transfer window this summer ... anyone else think Nico will take the Haas seat (or maybe Kubica’s) ...
NSXGB
30-08-2019, 06:58 PM
Well its been a fairly busy transfer window this summer ... anyone else think Nico will take the Haas seat (or maybe Kubica’s) ...

I was hoping he was going to replace Guiterrez at Alpha...
Senninha
31-08-2019, 08:08 AM
I was hoping he was going to replace Guiterrez at Alpha...

I suspect if that seat is available then Ericsson has first dibs ...
WhyOne?
31-08-2019, 08:13 AM
I suspect if that seat is available then Ericsson has first dibs ...

Looks like Ericsson will have a frustrating weekend at Spa - sacrificed (OK, he is contractually obligated to Alfa) his Indy drive this weekend for the possibility that Kimi's (Vodka induced?!) injury would keep him out of the car which doesn't look like its going to be the case.
Senninha
31-08-2019, 10:07 PM
R.I.P Anthoine Hubert, sadly died at SPA this afternoon.
WhyOne?
08-09-2019, 06:46 PM
Another interesting race....without much overtaking to speak of!

F1's version of an entertaining 0-0 draw!