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Formula 1 2020 - General Discussion Thread (See MOD warning on first post)

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    #962
    ELM327
    Registered Users Posts: 21,458 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    Jordan 199 wrote: »
    Mercedes to pull out of F1 immediately. More to follow...
    F00k off with your april fools.
    We've had no f1 for ages :D:D


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    #963
    This is it
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    Ugh. Went googling /facepalm


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    #964
    ELM327
    Registered Users Posts: 21,458 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    This is it wrote: »
    Ugh. Went googling /facepalm
    Same, for a second or two anyway


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    #965
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,995 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    Yeah. And Vettel retired with Hamilton to replace him at ferrari

    https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-sebastian-vettel-announces-shock-retirement-from-f1-as-lewis-hamilton-drops-a-major-hint/

    I think I'll start reading news at the bottom to check for April fools.


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    #966
    Cool_CM
    Registered Users Posts: 4,937 ✭✭✭Cool_CM


    https://www.grandprix247.com/2020/04/01/ron-dennis-and-eddie-jordan-to-head-porsche-f1-return/

    "RON DENNIS AND EDDIE JORDAN TO HEAD PORSCHE F1 RETURN"

    More April Fools, could you imagine if that happened? :)


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    #967
    ELM327
    Registered Users Posts: 21,458 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    It's past 12midday now anyway so the april fools is ended.


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    #968
    g1983d
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭g1983d


    Cool_CM wrote: »
    https://www.grandprix247.com/2020/04/01/ron-dennis-and-eddie-jordan-to-head-porsche-f1-return/

    "RON DENNIS AND EDDIE JORDAN TO HEAD PORSCHE F1 RETURN"

    More April Fools, could you imagine if that happened? :)


    Would love to see that


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    #969
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,848 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    So, how are the Channel 4 team holding up?
    https://twitter.com/C4F1/status/1245292571825451009?s=19


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    #970
    tipp_tipp_tipp
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    Cool_CM wrote: »
    https://www.grandprix247.com/2020/04/01/ron-dennis-and-eddie-jordan-to-head-porsche-f1-return/

    "RON DENNIS AND EDDIE JORDAN TO HEAD PORSCHE F1 RETURN"

    More April Fools, could you imagine if that happened? :)

    That would make a great Drive to Survive episode!


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    #971
    Cool_CM
    Registered Users Posts: 4,937 ✭✭✭Cool_CM


    Looks like Bernie is enjoying his retirement - German press reporting that he's about to become a father again at the ripe old age of 89:

    https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228836385/Bernie-Ecclestone-soll-erneut-Vater-werden-mit-89-Jahren.html


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    #972
    Cork Trucker
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    No way he’s all natural at that age. Blue pills all the way for young Bernard


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    #973
    g1983d
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭g1983d


    Cool_CM wrote: »
    Looks like Bernie is enjoying his retirement - German press reporting that he's about to become a father again at the ripe old age of 89:

    https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228836385/Bernie-Ecclestone-soll-erneut-Vater-werden-mit-89-Jahren.html

    Hes quoted as saying, since retiring hes had plenty of time to practice


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    #974
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,848 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Is Tamara married off yet? Her inheritance is about to take a hit.


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    #975
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,430 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    F1 eSports race on Sunday at 8pm. Norris, Russel, Albon, latifi, leClerc and Button all signed up so far


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    #976
    TCP/IP
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    antodeco wrote: »
    F1 eSports race on Sunday at 8pm. Norris, Russel, Albon, latifi, leClerc and Button all signed up so far


    Is it just me or is this watching people play computers games utterly pointless I am glad Bernie is off throwing his leg over some young one because this is certainly not motorsports.


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    #977
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,342 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    I'm not sure about this computer game stuff either but I suppose it will keep some amused.

    As for Bernie not only is it not motorsport but it's just not cricket.

    She's young enough to be his grand daughter and she's 44.


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    #978
    guyfo
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    TCP/IP wrote: »
    Is it just me or is this watching people play computers games utterly pointless I am glad Bernie is off throwing his leg over some young one because this is certainly not motorsports.

    As opposed to watching people drive round in circles in real life, or kicking a ball around? Sports are pointless by definition.

    If you don't like eSports the solution is simple, don't watch.


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    #979
    Harika
    Registered Users Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭Harika


    Today 14:00 is a rerun of Monaco 1996 on F1 page, YouTube and Facebook.


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    #980
    pjohnson
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    Harika wrote: »
    Today 14:00 is a rerun of Monaco 1996 on F1 page, YouTube and Facebook.

    Am I right in thinking this is the original more extreme version of the 2019 German Grand Prix?


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    #981
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    pjohnson wrote: »
    Am I right in thinking this is the original more extreme version of the 2019 German Grand Prix?

    The top 3 were the only ones to cross the line, Frentzen pulled into the pits on the last lap and was classified 4th, Salo,Irvine & Hakkinen had a pile up a few laps from the flag but were classified. Everyone else retired


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    #982
    donspeekinglesh
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    Cork Trucker wrote: »
    The top 3 were the only ones to cross the line, Frentzen pulled into the pits on the last lap and was classified 4th, Salo,Irvine & Hakkinen had a pile up a few laps from the flag but were classified. Everyone else retired

    And Coulthard raced in Schumacher's spare helmet


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    #983
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    donspeekinglesh wrote: »
    And Coulthard raced in Schumacher's spare helmet

    I wonder would such a move be permitted today. Coulthard was actually allowed keep it, it’s in his museum in Scotland


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    #984
    AMKC
    Registered Users Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    Its not starting until 15:00 now which suits me better anyway.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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    #985
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Purposely haven't looked up anything about this race, the rain should be fun :D

    Max's old man doesn't make it past turn one


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    #986
    donspeekinglesh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,861 ✭✭✭donspeekinglesh


    Cork Trucker wrote: »
    I wonder would such a move be permitted today. Coulthard was actually allowed keep it, it’s in his museum in Scotland

    Don't know if it'd be possible any more. Helmets are much more moulded to the driver than they used to be.


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    #987
    AMKC
    Registered Users Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    donspeekinglesh wrote: »
    Don't know if it'd be possible any more. Helmets are much more moulded to the driver than they used to be.

    Its better that way and safer no doubt. I doubt any driver could use another drivers helmet now.
    I wonder how hey are all dong.
    Has Lewis but anything interesting up on his Twitter lately or are they all been super quiet and just getting through this time?

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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    #988
    kksaints
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    Harika wrote: »
    Today 14:00 is a rerun of Monaco 1996 on F1 page, YouTube and Facebook.

    Really enjoyed it that race. Lots of drama and apart from a small bit before the pit stops which is slightly boring the rest of the race is exciting even with a limited amount of overtaking. One thing it highlighted was how bad Jonathan Palmer was as a commentator. Thankfully Brundle started the season after.


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    #989
    flazio
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    Funny how his son now does the same for BBC Radio and the F1 youtube channel.


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    #990
    pjohnson
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    I really enjoyed it aswell. Nice way to spend the afternoon. Hope they do it regularly.


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    #991
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    Both Palmer’s were terrible racers and now terrible commentators. Jonathan should have remained a doctor, only got his commentary break due to James Hunt’s death. Wasn’t it 1995 that Brundle also commentated on a few races with the BBC when he and Aguri Suzuki shared the second Ligier seat?


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