2020 Formula One

[imadodgyumpire]

F1 merging with LMP is just F1. If that happened then another LMP type class would have to emerge because the point of the class is race at Le Mans.

Formula E exits because it's a technology that can now be used to go racing, but F1 has not chosen to go down that road (yet). If F1 wanted to include electric technology, then FE is at the effect in how F1 uses it. If F1 wanted to use electric cars along with hybrids, FE will exist as designated electric class. If F1 wanted to go all electric, then FE as it is will stop (whether it the relevant stakeholders like it or not).

 

[DamoESP]

So McLaren Group laid off more than a quarter (1200) of its staff across its three branches, with 70 being cut from the F1 division (out of about 800 total staff in that branch)

 

[Black_White]

Foxtel pushing to get me to sign back up because “footys back”.
But I don’t have Foxtel for footy, particularly atm with the compromised competion and no crowds.
I have Foxtel for F1, so no news on a return date?

 

[DamoESP]

Foxtel pushing to get me to sign back up because “footys back”.
But I don’t have Foxtel for footy, particularly atm with the compromised competion and no crowds.
I have Foxtel for F1, so no news on a return date?

As it stands, they are aiming to start the season with the Austrian GP on July 5th, with the remaining 12 races after that currently still scheduled to go ahead. Obviously this is not 100% yet as it's a constantly changing situation, but that is F1's plan

At this stage, there are only 3 GP's that have been cancelled 100% (Australia, Monaco and France) with the 7 that have been postponed still up in the air.

 

[DamoESP]

New reduced cost cap and changes to the aero rules for the 2021 season

FIA approve reduced 2021 F1 cost cap and new sliding scale rules for aero testing | Formula 1®

The new rules will come into effect for 2021 after a vote of the World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday.

www.formula1.com

REVEALED: The key performance area being closed off as F1 trims 2021 downforce levels | Formula 1®

Among the suite of changes approved by the World Motor Sports Council on Wednesday was the move to reduce the amount of downforce a Formula 1 car produces.

www.formula1.com

How F1's new sliding scale aero testing rules work – and what impact they will have on racing | Formula 1®

History will be made next season, when Formula 1 introduces a radical new sliding scale for aerodynamic testing based on a team’s success on track.

www.formula1.com

The 2021 F1 cost cap explained – what has changed, and why? | Formula 1®

Formula 1 will break new ground in 2021, with the first-ever set of Financial Regulations which will be enshrined in the rules, alongside the sporting and technical rules.

www.formula1.com

 

[Not Important]

Foxtel pushing to get me to sign back up because “footys back”.
But I don’t have Foxtel for footy, particularly atm with the compromised competion and no crowds.
I have Foxtel for F1, so no news on a return date?

try kayo. with telstra you can get it for $15 a month.

 

[Sven]

try kayo. with telstra you can get it for $15 a month.

have to agree - the F1 coverage on Kayo was really good, same as Foxtel with all free practice sessions, qually, and the race.

 

[Black_White]

try kayo. with telstra you can get it for $15 a month.

I already have Foxtel so I’ll just put the sports package back on when needed.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think Kayo allows recording/time shifting of events.

 

[happy_eagle]

I already have Foxtel so I’ll just put the sports package back on when needed.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think Kayo allows recording/time shifting of events.

Everything is on demand with Kayo so you can access replays whenever.
You can always choose to watch a live event live or on delay. I just got the Kayo trial and loving it so far. Think I will cancel my Foxtel

 

[drd23]

 

[Not Important]

I already have Foxtel so I’ll just put the sports package back on when needed.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think Kayo allows recording/time shifting of events.

correct. telstra is offering a $15 sports package as i understand it.

 

[happy_eagle]

Toto Wolff Stepping Down as Team Principal of Mercedes F1: Reports

According to the latest reports, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff could be stepping down as team principal after this season.

www.essentiallysports.com

The beginning of the end ?

More and more signs pointing towards Mexit. Real potential battle between Aston Martin and McLaren for the top dog status, although it seems like if Mercedes does leave, most of their staff will go to Aston Martin (owned by Stroll).

If Lance Stroll becomes a WDC............

 

[Skull Face]

Toto Wolff Stepping Down as Team Principal of Mercedes F1: Reports

According to the latest reports, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff could be stepping down as team principal after this season.

www.essentiallysports.com

The beginning of the end ?

More and more signs pointing towards Mexit. Real potential battle between Aston Martin and McLaren for the top dog status, although it seems like if Mercedes does leave, most of their staff will go to Aston Martin (owned by Stroll).

If Lance Stroll becomes a WDC............

Is there anyone slow enough on the grid to actually lose to him?

 

[Sven]

Things not looking good for Williams.....

Williams commence sale process, sponsor split | PlanetF1

Williams Grand Prix Holdings Ltd has announced the commencement of a formal sales process which could include the sale of the whole company.

www.planetf1.com

 

[Broken]

With a July 5th proposed start to the season it will be interesting to see if the Australia/WA government grants Ricciardo an exemption to travel out of the country.

According to Home Affairs :

If you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you cannot leave Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions unless you have an exemption. You can apply online but you must meet at least one of the following:

* your travel is as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the provision of aid
* your travel is essential for the conduct of critical industries and business (including export and import industries)
* you are travelling to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia
* you are travelling on urgent and unavoidable personal business
* you are travelling on compassionate or humanitarian grounds
* your travel is in the national interest.

The only point I can see any wriggle room might be on the "national interest" point.

 

[happy_eagle]

With a July 5th proposed start to the season it will be interesting to see if the Australia/WA government grants Ricciardo an exemption to travel out of the country.

According to Home Affairs :

The only point I can see any wriggle room might be on the "national interest" point.

Is he in Australia at the moment, or Monaco ?

 

[Broken]

Is he in Australia at the moment, or Monaco ?

Perth, according to his social media

 

[FR0GGY]

With a July 5th proposed start to the season it will be interesting to see if the Australia/WA government grants Ricciardo an exemption to travel out of the country.

According to Home Affairs :

The only point I can see any wriggle room might be on the "national interest" point.

They obviously do, but I don’t see why they care if people leave.

 

[DamoESP]

This is awesome

Ferrari send Kimi Raikkonen his 2018 US Grand Prix-winning SF71H | Formula 1®

Kimi Raikkonen has been given a special gift by his former employers Ferrari, after the Scuderia sent their erstwhile driver the Ferrari SF71H with which he claimed his last Grand Prix win for the team, at the 2018 United States Grand Prix.

www.formula1.com

 

[RolandF1]

Same
Can't see Formula E being too thrilled with that either.

Formula E has an exclusive all electric deal with the FIA and would need their permission if F1 or anyone else went down that road.

F1 would need permission to go fully electric - Formula E's Agag

Alejandro Agag says Formula 1 would need Formula E's permission if it wanted to go fully electric in the next decade

www.autosport.com

 

[drd23]

With a July 5th proposed start to the season it will be interesting to see if the Australia/WA government grants Ricciardo an exemption to travel out of the country.

According to Home Affairs :

The only point I can see any wriggle room might be on the "national interest" point.

Surely your international job restarting falls under "unavoidable personal business"?

 

[Sven]

Surely your international job restarting falls under "unavoidable personal business"?

There will be a sheep ship departing Fremantle in the next couple of weeks, maybe he could stow away!

maybe not a good idea, there were 20 confirmed COVID cases amongst the 50 crew.....

 

[imadodgyumpire]

If Formula E has a exclusive deal with the FIA to go all electric? Then I can imagine there'll will be negotiations down the track. In which then F1 will swallow up FE.

If F1 can have electric cars participating in amongst the hybrids. Then FE will lose value and fade off.

 

[DamoESP]

So with the latest news that Williams are exploring options of selling the team, someone worked out exactly what it would cost to crowdfund Williams as a title sponsor. Turns out that it could be achievable, and as per the stickied comment, the subreddit mods are actually reaching out to Williams re: crowdfunding.

Interesting times, I would totally jump on board if it turns out that it might actually happen!

 

[Black_White]

Toto Wolff Stepping Down as Team Principal of Mercedes F1: Reports

According to the latest reports, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff could be stepping down as team principal after this season.

www.essentiallysports.com

The beginning of the end ?

More and more signs pointing towards Mexit. Real potential battle between Aston Martin and McLaren for the top dog status, although it seems like if Mercedes does leave, most of their staff will go to Aston Martin (owned by Stroll).

If Lance Stroll becomes a WDC............

Well I know what I would be doing if I were Ferrari.....