Formula 1 2021 - General Discussion Thread (Read 1st post rules)

flazio

That's the point I'm making. It's more likely that Eddie is refusing to talk rather than Beyond the Grid refusing to reach out. I don't know who the producer is but I bet Eddie is somewhere near the top of their wishlist.

Faugheen

Any F1/motorsport podcast worth its salt will be trying to get Eddie Irvine. He just doesn't talk that often.

AMKC

https://www.f1authentics.com/f1-memorabilia-shop/by-category/f1-re-engineered-car-parts/?features_hash=3-99-4392-GBP

Maybe some here will find them interesting and can afford them but for me they are all out of my budget even the ones for 250 or 300 euro are a lot of money for what they are.

I must say do the the Lotus gear and layshift lamp is nice.

Harika

AMKC wrote: »

https://www.f1authentics.com/f1-memorabilia-shop/by-category/f1-re-engineered-car-parts/?features_hash=3-99-4392-GBP

Maybe some here will find them interesting and can afford them but for me they are all out of my budget even the ones for 250 or 300 euro are a lot of money for what they are.

I must say do the the Lotus gear and layshift lamp is nice.

We should chip in together for a Lewis item and then raffle it amongst each other. . . .

This is it

brilliant

Jordan 199

I got into a bidding war for a 1991 Jordan sponsor top on Ebay a good few years ago. I had a maximum bid I was prepared to pay, but that went out the window when emotion took over. I won the aucton, but it was stressful.

Adamocovic

Sorry if posted already (from 4 days ago).

But did enjoy this video from F1 on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP6agOI4xwQ

Asked if they could have a 3rd driver on their team who would it be. Toto named Russell without a skipping a beat. Seems quite clear Ocon isn't in the running as much as they previously let on.

Interestingly Alpine's Marcin named Russell too. Said they're all pretty tied in, then goes "George if you're watching this and Toto hasn't come back to you yet give me a call". haha wasn't expecting that response!

Also Franz Tost, saying F1 is fighting on the race track, hope he didn't mean that alleged Scott Speed incident haha

barryribs

Speaking of prices;


https://www.circuitmagnycours.com/en/f1-driving-experience/


1.6 k for anyone interested in doing 3 laps in a 98 benneton or 01 prost or 6k for a 2011 Williams
Shame its not the 99 or 00 Prost, they were much better looking cars.

flazio

Looking at that 3 seater reminded me of the McLaren MP4-98T two seater. I wonder if that's still knocking around anywhere.
https://twitter.com/1990sF1/status/788105050363158528?s=09

El_Duderino 09

I see Singapore is off this year. Makes sense to cancel if they cant have the crowds. Same as Canada.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/14047/12324888/singapore-gp-cancelled-for-second-year-in-a-row-due-to-covid-19-restrictions-with-alternative-options-on-table

duploelabs

flazio wrote: »

Looking at that 3 seater reminded me of the McLaren MP4-98T two seater. I wonder if that's still knocking around anywhere.
https://twitter.com/1990sF1/status/788105050363158528?s=09

Wasn't it Minardi who had the first to have the two seater F1 car?

flazio

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

I see Singapore is off this year. Makes sense to cancel if they cant have the crowds. Same as Canada.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/14047/12324888/singapore-gp-cancelled-for-second-year-in-a-row-due-to-covid-19-restrictions-with-alternative-options-on-table

The report mentions a second race at COTA but I wonder if Indianapolis would be up for a return of the infield track Grand Prix.

Burkie1203

flazio wrote: »

The report mentions a second race at COTA but I wonder if Indianapolis would be up for a return of the infield track Grand Prix.

If they're lining up COTA #2 is there a different track config they can use

AMKC

Can't say I will miss the singapore race on the calendar because I will not. It has become stale and boring. Be nice to see a second race in America some where.

El_Duderino 09

AMKC wrote: »

Can't say I will miss the singapore race on the calendar because I will not. It has become stale and boring. Be nice to see a second race in America some where.

Monaco at night.

duploelabs

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Monaco at night.

Chain bear recently did a 'how to improve Monaco' video. In which they used the practice of Joker laps in rallycross, and that they could be easily integrated into Monaco and actually provide some great improvements to the parade it currently is

barryribs

Burkie1203 wrote: »

If they're lining up COTA #2 is there a different track config they can use

I don't think there's another layout, Nascar was there two weeks ago and ran on the F1 track (tremendous race btw) so can't imagine another option being there.
I'd rather watch the parking lot at Cesar's palace than that abomination of a circuit they used at Indy.

iffandonlyif

AMKC wrote: »

Can't say I will miss the singapore race on the calendar because I will not. It has become stale and boring. Be nice to see a second race in America some where.

Sort of having those thoughts too. I remember my childish excitement at the time of a race around this exotic location which was at night! That's very much wained.

duploelabs wrote: »

Chain bear recently did a 'how to improve Monaco' video. In which they used the practice of Joker laps in rallycross, and that they could be easily integrated into Monaco and actually provide some great improvements to the parade it currently is

Ah, I'm delighted. I had had that thought without knowing there was precedent for it.

Captain_Crash

AMKC wrote: »

Can't say I will miss the singapore race on the calendar because I will not. It has become stale and boring. Be nice to see a second race in America some where.

SIN is actually my fav race of the calendar, with Baku being #2!

El_Duderino 09

duploelabs wrote: »

Chain bear recently did a 'how to improve Monaco' video. In which they used the practice of Joker laps in rallycross, and that they could be easily integrated into Monaco and actually provide some great improvements to the parade it currently is

Hard to imagine bit ill take your word for it.

I'd improve it by moving into a good track - like Turkey.

donspeekinglesh

barryribs wrote: »

I'd rather watch the parking lot at Cesar's palace than that abomination of a circuit they used at Indy.

They wouldn't use the track configuration they used to use, it'd be the one IndyCar use now. Doesn't use the banking at all.

TheQ_Man

COTA is crap

Jordan 199

TheQ_Man wrote: »

COTA is crap

I disagree.

TheQ_Man

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I disagree.

Heinz-Harald Frentzen was the greatest Jordan driver of all. Disagree with that?

barryribs

donspeekinglesh wrote: »

They wouldn't use the track configuration they used to use, it'd be the one IndyCar use now. Doesn't use the banking at all.

The banking was the only interesting part of that track. The whole infield section is awful with the exception of the corner that led onto the banking.

donspeekinglesh

It's been raining a bit at Spa: https://m.facebook.com/groups/5508588715/permalink/10158272699538716/

Frank Bullitt

TheQ_Man wrote: »

Heinz-Harald Frentzen was the greatest Jordan driver of all. Disagree with that?

What has that got to do with COTA?

TheQ_Man

Frank Bullitt wrote: »

What has that got to do with COTA?

The posters username

the_pen_turner

duploelabs wrote: »

Chain bear recently did a 'how to improve Monaco' video. In which they used the practice of Joker laps in rallycross, and that they could be easily integrated into Monaco and actually provide some great improvements to the parade it currently is

have you a link to that

Frank Bullitt

TheQ_Man wrote: »

The posters username

Frenzten didn't drive a Jordan 199 :rolleyes: