F1 2020 - British Grand Prix

Charlie-Bravo

And welcome to the new thread everyone, for the first of two rounds on British soil. The British Grand Prix. It might be a snooze fest at the front for Merc, but hoping the midfield battle gives us all a race to watch.

Weather is forecast as dry with only 10%-20% chance of rain.

Pirelli will bring the C1, C2, C3 compound tyres for use in the race; the following week is the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, which will also be held at Silverstone, will see the C2, C3 and C4 selection used.

Channel 4
BRITISH GRAND PRIX
Friday 31 July
Practice 1 at 10.55am
Practice 2 at 2.55pm

Saturday 1 August
Practice 3 at 10.55am
Qualifying at 1pm, Q1 starts at 2pm

Sunday 2 August
Grand Prix coverage from 1pm, Lights out at 2.10pm.


SKY Times
Pirelli British Grand Prix - Practice 1
Sky Sports F1 HD (11:00)

Pirelli British Grand Prix - Practice 2
Sky Sports F1 HD (15:00)

SAT 1ST AUGUST
Pirelli British Grand Prix - Practice 3
Sky Sports F1 HD (11:00)

Pirelli British Grand Prix - Qualifying 1
Sky Sports F1 HD (14:00)

Pirelli British Grand Prix - Qualifying 2
Sky Sports F1 HD (14:22)

Pirelli British Grand Prix - Qualifying 3
Sky Sports F1 HD (14:45)

SUN 2ND AUGUST
Pirelli British Grand Prix - Pit Lane Live
Sky Sports F1 HD (13:10)

Pirelli British Grand Prix - Race
Sky Sports F1 HD (14:10)

namloc1980

Snoozefest up front no doubt unless Red Bull have an amazing weekend to mix things up. Interesting that different tyre compounds are being used for the two Silverstone GPs. Overall not looking forward to hearing more "Get in there, Lewis" for the weekend.

Cork Trucker

Such is the snore fest at the front I’ve made commitments now that means I’ll miss the race, I’m not sorry either.

Get in there Norris.

Would be a great boost to Williams to do well on home turf. I live in hope

Inquitus

Is it live on CH4 then as its the British GP? Is next weeks also live?

sunnysoutheast

Inquitus wrote: »

Is it live on CH4 then as its the British GP? Is next weeks also live?

The British GP is, but not sure if every session.

Haven't seen anything about the 70th Anniv. GP after, I would expect it'll be highlights only.

namloc1980

Inquitus wrote: »

Is it live on CH4 then as its the British GP? Is next weeks also live?

All sessions are live on C4. The week after for the 70th Anniversary GP is back to normal then - Sky live with highlights only on C4.

Jordan 199

I'm going to watch it on C4 this weekend for a bit of a change.

AMKC

namloc1980 wrote: »

All sessions are live on C4. The week after for the 70th Anniversary GP is back to normal then - Sky live with highlights only on C4.

Miserable of Sky. Both races at Silverstone should be live. Anyway here is hoping that Max and Red Bull have a better weekend than the last few and maybe even win the race.

Jordan 199

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I'm going to watch it on C4 this weekend for a bit of a change.

I think I’ll join ya. Might change beer brand for the day too.

Weather in Towcester tomorrow is giving sunshine and max temp of 32 !!!

Sunshine and clouds Saturday and Sunday but nowhere near that temp.

CMCXCV

Whats the chances of Redbull actually doing well this weekend and it being interesting as the front

AMKC

CMCXCV wrote: »

Whats the chances of Redbull actually doing well this weekend and it being interesting as the front

Hopefully it's good.

Inquitus

CMCXCV wrote: »

Whats the chances of Redbull actually doing well this weekend and it being interesting as the front

Pretty low I think, the Merc handles these fast corners better than the RB and it also has more power on the straights, I would expect it to be a straight fight between Bottas and Hamilton!

quokula

CMCXCV wrote: »

Whats the chances of Redbull actually doing well this weekend and it being interesting as the front

Pretty much zero.

Only hope they have is if Hamilton makes a complete mess of the weekend and bags himself a bunch of penalties like he did at the first race.

flazio

I'm actually expecting a Black out front row with a pink out second row.
It'll only get interesting from 5th downwards.

CMCXCV

AMKC wrote: »

Hopefully it's good.

I think we are all hoping that now at this stage.

Inquitus wrote: »

Pretty low I think, the Merc handles these fast corners better than the RB and it also has more power on the straights, I would expect it to be a straight fight between Bottas and Hamilton!

Mercedes is just top tier so far this season, their speed is just too much now at the moment.

quokula wrote: »

Pretty much zero.

Only hope they have is if Hamilton makes a complete mess of the weekend and bags himself a bunch of penalties like he did at the first race.

I doubt that now, I say he has learned from his mistakes, or you would like to think he has anyway.

namloc1980

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Hopefully it's just inconclusive and not positive. A reserve driver will step in if needed.

pjohnson

namloc1980 wrote: »

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Hopefully it's just inconclusive and not positive. A reserve driver will step in if needed.

Vandoorne/Gutierrez. More likely Gutierrez as Vandoorne will probably be with Merc's Formula E team in Germany.

CMCXCV

namloc1980 wrote: »

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Hopefully it's just inconclusive and not positive. A reserve driver will step in if needed.

Oh that's not good, hopefully comes back negative.

flazio

Lando Norris just continues to be an absolute legend.
https://twitter.com/LandoNorris/status/1288828019726004225?s=19

namloc1980

Max Verstappen will equal the 106 career Grand Prix starts of his father Jos this weekend. He's 22!

Frank Bullitt

namloc1980 wrote: »

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Hopefully it's just inconclusive and not positive. A reserve driver will step in if needed.

I give you, the most exciting thing to happen for this weekend.

namloc1980

Perez tested positive.

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CMCXCV

Sergio Perez has tested positive.

Hopefully only a mild case and quick recovery.

Frank Bullitt

Wow, the first driver. Shows that this thing can be caught even with the strictest of rules.

AMKC

Jeez that is terrible. Hopefully he makes a full recovery. Hopefully as said above its only mild and he makes a full 100per cent recovery. It's not something I would wish on anyone and the testing is not plesent either. I know as I got tested myself once when I thought I had it but it turned out to be something with similar symptoms that I am now over thankfully. It was not fun either and I still have no idea where I got it from.

namloc1980

Seemingly he went home to Mexico after the Hungarian GP and there are photos on Instagram of him meeting some fans in a restaurant. He was then in Italy last weekend with his family. His wife had pictures up on Instagram but has since deleted them. So much for bubbles.

Cool_CM

Rumours floating about that Hulkenberg could be in line to replace Perez:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/150936/hulkenberg-in-frame-to-replace-perez-for-british-gp/amp/

If true, it's probably the best opportunity he'll ever have to get that elusive podium spot! :pac:

recyclebin

namloc1980 wrote: »

Seemingly he went home to Mexico after the Hungarian GP and there are photos on Instagram of him meeting some fans in a restaurant. He was then in Italy last weekend with his family. His wife had pictures up on Instagram but has since deleted them. So much for bubbles.

If that's true, then he should get banned for a while. Very reckless behaviour.

Harika

Guittierz is on his way.
Bottas, Leclerc to think twice if jetting home between the races.

flazio

Maybe they could do a test run of the 2021 line ups. Vettel in for Perez, Sainz in for Vettel, Ricciardo in for Sainz and Alonso in for Ricciardo.

namloc1980

recyclebin wrote: »

If that's true, then he should get banned for a while. Very reckless behaviour.

ESPN Mexico have the story on it:

https://www.espn.com.mx/deporte-motor/f1/nota/_/id/7227244/checo-perez-donde-estuvo-gran-premio-hungria-silverstone-racing-point?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

namloc1980

Cool_CM wrote: »

Rumours floating about that Hulkenberg could be in line to replace Perez:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/150936/hulkenberg-in-frame-to-replace-perez-for-british-gp/amp/

If true, it's probably the best opportunity he'll ever have to get that elusive podium spot! :pac:

It would be some story if he came back and got a podium.

antodeco

I reckon with a high level of certainty we will see other F1 personnel testing positive in the next few days. One person having it means others will get it.
Hopefully nothing major for anyone and light symptoms at most.

BikeRacer

Harika wrote: »

Guittierz is on his way.
Bottas, Leclerc to think twice if jetting home between the races.

Guittierz doesn't have a super license apparently. Could very well be the Hulk yet

Charlie-Bravo

Hulk? In a pink Merc? Getting his first F1 podium?!!

pjohnson

Gutierrez surely did renew his super licence the whole point of his signing was to Reserve for both factory Merc teams (if Vandoorne had commitments with the FE team).


Both Medland and Fabrega hinting at Hulk/"other" option aside from Gutierrez.


Could be Esteban this Sunday then the Hulk arrangement in place for next Sundays GP.

quokula

It would make the whole season worthwhile if Hulkenberg came back and got a podium. I know he’s been in cars where teammates have scored podiums through luck and inheriting from retirements, but this would be the first time he’s ever had a car that had a chance of genuinely actually fighting for a podium position.

Harika

BikeRacer wrote: »

Guittierz doesn't have a super license apparently. Could very well be the Hulk yet

Then Vandoorne as he is part official test driver

Harika

astrofluff wrote: »

Hulk? In a pink Merc? Getting his first F1 podium?!!

He would cruise to a podium only to stall the car on the last lap looking for a German flag.

pjohnson

Harika wrote: »

Then Vandoorne as he is part official test driver

Vandoorne is already in Berlin. Stoff and multiple journalists have ruled him out of taking the seat. Highly unlikely Mercedes will be ok with pulling him from his Mercedes Formula E duties to fill in for Racing Point.

Frank Bullitt

namloc1980 wrote: »

Seemingly he went home to Mexico after the Hungarian GP and there are photos on Instagram of him meeting some fans in a restaurant. He was then in Italy last weekend with his family. His wife had pictures up on Instagram but has since deleted them. So much for bubbles.

Good god, if that is true, that is beyond negligent on his part, and is tone deaf to the fine line everyone is walking. This puts people at risk for gods sake!

AMKC

Cool_CM wrote: »

Rumours floating about that Hulkenberg could be in line to replace Perez:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/150936/hulkenberg-in-frame-to-replace-perez-for-british-gp/amp/

If true, it's probably the best opportunity he'll ever have to get that elusive podium spot! :pac:

Knowing his luck the car engine would probably break down but it would be good to see him out there in a good car so I for one would be happy to see him get the chance.

BikeRacer

astrofluff wrote: »

Hulk? In a pink Merc? Getting his first F1 podium?!!

This would be peak 2020

https://twitter.com/ChrisMedlandF1/status/1288934977363759113

pjohnson

Overnight the Hulk being in for at least both races idea has been picked up by the majority.

Delighted for him!

Harika

The more I think about it, could be anyone with a super license close to Silverstone. Paul di Resta anyone?

namloc1980

The Hulk it is then. He's in Silverstone.

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https://twitter.com/michaelgrimwoo5/status/1289115548949852160?s=21

BikeRacer

https://twitter.com/andrewbensonf1/status/1289132173707096064

skipper_G

Hulk running into the paddock now wearing pink. Looks like he had the all clear and will be in the car for FP1. 5 minutes to spare