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

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    #3842
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    Infoanon wrote: »
    Iirc Jaguar were due to run in British racing green but had to change to a different shade of green as they found the British racing green added weight to the car !

    As an aside the notion of Aston Martin racing point becoming regular race winners next year is pie in the sky imho

    I think jaguar was going to have iridescent paint. So,ot would change colour depending on what angle you saw it from and it would change colour as it drive past you. But the paint was heavy so they scrapped it.

    No reason to think Aston will win races any more than thinking they will win races this year. The Aston Martin connection is just a name and branding change. It's the same as when BWT took over as main sponsor and they changed the livery. So it will be the same in every respect except the name and livery.


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    #3843
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    AMKC wrote: »
    No one said that but maybe they will win a few races.


    Yes the British do like to brag about things like that alright as if they invented it or something.

    Lads, if Ireland had a comparable racing heritage, we'd brag about it too. Nothing wrong with the Brits being proud of their racing and motoring history.

    We're all pretty partial to Jordan GP and the only permanent Irish thing about it was the owner. It was still based in England and probably had almost all English staff.


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    #3844
    Killinator
    Registered Users Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭Killinator


    Isn't British Racing Green a tribute to Ireland and the Gordon Bennet Route?
    If I recall racing was banned in the Uk and as a result it was held here and the green was a tribute to that.


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    #3845
    Infoanon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,619 ✭✭✭Infoanon


    AMKC wrote: »
    No one said that but maybe they will win a few races.

    Skipper G post above that you thanked !

    Yes the British do like to brag about things like that alright as if they invented it or something.

    Aston Martin coupling with British Racing green is a marketing exercise - nothing more nothing less.


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    #3846
    rock22
    Registered Users Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭rock22


    Killinator wrote: »
    Isn't British Racing Green a tribute to Ireland and the Gordon Bennet Route?
    If I recall racing was banned in the Uk and as a result it was held here and the green was a tribute to that.

    Yes. And there is no exact shade of green that is British racing green. The colour on the racing Bentleys was much lighter than the green on Jaguars.

    Original colour was called Shamrock green.


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    #3847
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,805 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    rock22 wrote:
    Yes. And there is no exact shade of green that is British racing green. The colour on the racing Bentleys was much lighter than the green on Jaguars.


    Where was the racing held here?


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    #3848
    barryribs
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭barryribs


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    Where was the racing held here?

    That's some track in fairness, you can imagine what those road surfaces were like too.

    On the green, I always liked the Jag livery expect for the massive HSBC logos. From the airbox to the exhaust looked amazing, particular in the sun.


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    #3849
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,805 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    barryribs wrote:
    That's some track in fairness, you can imagine what those road surfaces were like too.

    Jesus, that's interesting, never knew that, thank you
    barryribs wrote:
    On the green, I always liked the Jag livery expect for the massive HSBC logos. From the airbox to the exhaust looked amazing, particular in the sun.

    Always loved racing green, lovely colour


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    #3850
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    barryribs wrote: »
    That's some track in fairness, you can imagine what those road surfaces were like too.

    On the green, I always liked the Jag livery expect for the massive HSBC logos. From the airbox to the exhaust looked amazing, particular in the sun.

    I've often driven past signs for the Gordon Bennett route and never knew what it was about.


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    #3851
    barryribs
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭barryribs


    El_Duderino 09 wrote: »
    I've often driven past signs for the Gordon Bennett route and never knew what it was about.

    Its a shame that they don't make more of it, particularly for Carlow and Laois who wouldn't have much tourism. It would be nice to have something to honor our motorsport history


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    #3852
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    barryribs wrote: »
    Its a shame that they don't make more of it, particularly for Carlow and Laois who wouldn't have much tourism. It would be nice to have something to honor our motorsport history

    Couldn't agree more. The signs I see for the Bennett route in Laois are less than 10 min drive from the Rock of Dunamase which has some great history and grest views. It's story involves the reason the Norman's came to Ireland in force in the first place, hence British rule in Ireland.


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    #3853
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,805 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Proper information here.
    http://www.gordonbennettroute.com/

    Hasn't been updated in ages but still relevant.


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    #3854
    AMKC
    Registered Users Posts: 15,556 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    I see Sergio Perez might be going to Haas next year and there is rumours of Mich Schumacher going there too. Could be all change at Haas.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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    #3855
    Infoanon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,619 ✭✭✭Infoanon


    AMKC wrote: »
    I see Sergio Perez might be going to Haas next year and there is rumours of Mich Schumacher going there too. Could be all change at Haas.

    Schumacher also mentioned for the second seat at Alfa - either way a clear out at Haas appears likely


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    #3856
    Ikozma
    Registered Users Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Ikozma


    I predict a podium for Danny Ricc on sunday


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    #3857
    Man with broke phone
    Registered Users Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭Man with broke phone


    AMKC wrote: »
    I see Sergio Perez might be going to Haas next year and there is rumours of Mich Schumacher going there too. Could be all change at Haas.

    Probably one or the other. They are maybe adding a second name to get a better deal on the other name.

    Who knows though?

    Anything concrete or reliable even?


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    #3858
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    OSI wrote: »
    Ah, but no issue with Alpine running Bleu de France next year, no? :rolleyes:

    Haha, yeah, you caught me, I don't like the British. Well done detective.


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    #3859
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    Grosjean is done in F1. Would like to see Magnussen stay on


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    #3860
    pjohnson
    Registered Users Posts: 23,147 ✭✭✭✭pjohnson


    Supposedly its Mick to Alfa and Schwartzman to Haas. Schwartzman will bring some sponsorship money and Ferrari are considering an engine deal with Haas (like Russell's with Merc/Williams) to complete it.


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    #3861
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,805 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    So Hulkenberg just left out in the cold again?
    He might want to start talking to Formula E teams so.


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    #3862
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users Posts: 11,636 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    flazio wrote: »
    So Hulkenberg just left out in the cold again?
    He might want to start talking to Formula E teams so.

    Hulkenburg should move on from F1.


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    #3863
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    flazio wrote: »
    So Hulkenberg just left out in the cold again?
    He might want to start talking to Formula E teams so.

    Yeah but we know what Hulk is. He's ok and he's pretty safe, but only ok speed-wise. He would be a good choice as a pay driver but for some reason he has always struggled to get big sponsorship behind him.

    If you look at the other pay drivers on the grid you have the Williams boys with Latifi for cash, Russell in exchange for engines and antonio giovinazzi also in exchange for engines and Kubica as a reserve driver for cash. They need serious backing if they don't have speed or the prospect of improving. I just don't think Hulk has that backing and he only has ok speed and he has little prospect of improving in to a top driver.

    He had loads of time in F1 and never really impressed beyond being... ok

    Comes across as a nice guy though.


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    #3864
    skipper_G
    Registered Users Posts: 14,614 ✭✭✭✭skipper_G


    pjohnson wrote: »
    Supposedly its Mick to Alfa and Schwartzman to Haas. Schwartzman will bring some sponsorship money and Ferrari are considering an engine deal with Haas (like Russell's with Merc/Williams) to complete it.

    Not sure Schwartzman is ready for F1 myself, he's talented yes but still learning. Unless he wins the F2 championship, I don't think he will get an F1 seat next season


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    #3865
    Charlie-Bravo
    Registered Users Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭Charlie-Bravo


    Hulk should head to Indycar. Formula E isn't fast enough for his talent.

    -. . ...- . .-. / --. --- -. -. .- / --. .. ...- . / -.-- --- ..- / ..- .--.



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    #3866
    Infoanon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,619 ✭✭✭Infoanon


    Callum Illot has been mentioned for Haas but it sounds more wishful thinking than anything concrete


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    #3867
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    Another howler from Vettel. At least it didn't cost him many places as he was unlikely to make it out of Q2. The nightmare continues.


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    #3868
    mun1
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭mun1


    El_Duderino 09 wrote: »
    Another howler from Vettel. At least it didn't cost him many places as he was unlikely to make it out of Q2. The nightmare continues.

    You sound happy that Vettel is struggling . Why cant you be just happy that Hamilton is winning without kicking someone when they’re down.?


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    #3869
    El_Duderino 09
    Registered Users Posts: 19,933 ✭✭✭✭El_Duderino 09


    mun1 wrote: »
    You sound happy that Vettel is struggling . Why cant you be just happy that Hamilton is winning without kicking someone when they’re down.?

    I'm not happy about it. It's an accurate observation of what's happening. I like Vettel, as it goes.


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    #3870
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,503 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    El_Duderino 09 wrote: »
    Yeah but we know what Hulk is. He's ok and he's pretty safe, but only ok speed-wise. He would be a good choice as a pay driver but for some reason he has always struggled to get big sponsorship behind him.

    If you look at the other pay drivers on the grid you have the Williams boys with Latifi for cash, Russell in exchange for engines and antonio giovinazzi also in exchange for engines and Kubica as a reserve driver for cash. They need serious backing if they don't have speed or the prospect of improving. I just don't think Hulk has that backing and he only has ok speed and he has little prospect of improving in to a top driver.

    He had loads of time in F1 and never really impressed beyond being... ok

    Comes across as a nice guy though.


    For once I 100% agree with this your post about Hulk.


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    #3871
    chicorytip
    Registered Users Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭chicorytip


    vectra wrote: »
    For once I 100% agree with this your post about Hulk.
    Fred Vasseur likes him which could be significant. I think Raikkonen is gone completely. He should have retired upon leaving Ferrari. Giovinazzi will retain a seat as long as Ferrari are supplying the engines.


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