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Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:00:58 GMT

Although the season has yet to begin and we won't see the cars till next month when testing begins, I will start this thread off by wishing Lewis Hamilton a Happy 35th Birthday

This may be the year he wins his 7th WDC equalling Michael Schumacher. Who knows? He will certainly have Ferrari and the Red Bulls chasing him. Also with some luck and more power in the Honda engine, I am expecting McLaren to be in the mix as well....

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:14:48 GMT

Although it's 68 days until lights out on March 15th, this is the F1 calendar for the season. Two new circuits, Zandvoort in the Netherlands and Vietnam. Germany have been dropped from the calendar

A record beaking 22 races with 7 of those back to back. Bring it on!

Re: Formula One 2020

Charlieboyoo — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:01:47 GMT

Formula one has went backwards to be honest.used to love watching it,but now I've lost interest.

Re: Formula One 2020

jezza1234 — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:03:40 GMT

Should be an interesting season. Extra races and new circuits.

Will Hamilton win his 7th? I think he will but it will be a lot tougher than last season.

I think Red Bull will make huge strides forward this season. First season weith a new engine is always challenging and from my time working with a team that used to the Honda engines it will be a different animal this season.

What I would like to see is Hamilton behnd the wheel of a Ferrari!

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:52:26 GMT

@jezza1234 wrote:
Should be an interesting season. Extra races and new circuits.

Will Hamilton win his 7th? I think he will but it will be a lot tougher than last season.

I think Red Bull will make huge strides forward this season. First season weith a new engine is always challenging and from my time working with a team that used to the Honda engines it will be a different animal this season.

What I would like to see is Hamilton behnd the wheel of a Ferrari!

I agree it will be much harder for LH this year but he has experience in his favour, rarely makes mistakes and is a composed natural racer.

As for him in a Ferrari, a distinct possibility, if, as Mercedes are indicating, they won't stay in F1 for much longer. That should upset some of the Tifosi who are quite racist.

However, if he brings Ferrari a WDC I'm sure they will have a change of heart.

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:01:23 GMT

Breaking news:

Max Verstappen has signed a contract with Red Bull keeping him there till 2023.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11902915/verstappen-signs-new-red-bull-deal?fbclid=IwAR373QbotwSWZqlLTI8pqr4Ix0qB7egKmoSfyRlt8yNle4L2vlLK8nNxeuU

Mind you, I bet there is a clause in that contract which will state 'unless RBR proves to be a non WDC car, then I will be free to talk to other teams'

Re: Formula One 2020

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:24:23 GMT

I did a lap of Zandvoort years ago, it’s great to see it in the calendar! I’m hoping to see more from Red Bull, as in.. beating Ferrari.. and Daniel R up top too (although I fear that’s too much to hope for if recent car/team form is anything to go by)

Re: Formula One 2020

liggerz87 — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:28:05 GMT

I'm looking forward to the start again

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:55:42 GMT

@liggerz87 wrote:
I'm looking forward to the start again

So am I @liggerz87 . Only 67 days until lights out. Less than that if you include Practice sessions.

Mind you, we have the start of winter testing next month so it will be great to see the cars for 2020. No doubt Red Bull will run their usual camouflage livery for testing. I always think it's far better than their race trim actually.

Re: Formula One 2020

liggerz87 — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:18:45 GMT

True there camo looks cool I dont have sky so will be watching through channel 4 or 5 whichever it's on lol

Re: Formula One 2020

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:00:05 GMT

Alpha Tauri doesn’t roll off the tongue...

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:05:00 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Alpha Tauri doesn’t roll off the tongue...

No it doesn't. Not sure what Toro Rosso was thinking. During the commentary you can just imagine Crofty yelling, 'well the Alfa has crashed, I mean the Alfa Romeo, not the Alpha Tauri'

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:53:51 GMT

Just moving this over here @jonsie (noticed they had been posted on last years thread!)

@jonsiesaid.....

If only all well paid sports people and show buisness personalities were this generous and cared as much about our planet.

Well done Lewis Hamilton!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/51054445

@Cleoriffreplied

Danny Ricciardo has done the same and is putting his race suit up for auction @jonsie

I have read that Max has donated as well. All 3 have posted on social media encouraging people to donate

The three charities they are donating to are WIRES Wildlife Rescue, WWF Australia and the Rural Fire Service.

Re: Formula One 2020

jonsie — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:44 GMT

Thamks for updating @Cleoriff

New year and new season....getting nearer

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:08:43 GMT

Testing next month.....

Re: Formula One 2020

jonsie — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:53:41 GMT

That's for you I'm afraid.

Qualifying and race day is the only real enjoyment I get out of F1.

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:03:28 GMT

I know testing isn't exciting as such but it does allow a first look at the cars for the new season.

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:37:22 GMT

The social media team at Mercedes F1 do have a sense of humour. They posted this today

Re: Formula One 2020

Cleoriff — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 12:17:24 GMT

By the way this is a good app/link which converts start times for F1 into UK time

https://www.racefans.net/contact/f1-fanatic-calendar/?fbclid=IwAR21y26zaD5ZhxjVmqjX_qkmYkfSWfqOowkYGK0sXDxUrsdmKqqPMHCfYe4

A bit grim that the first race of the season (Australia) has qualifying at 06.00 am and race start at 05.10am

Re: Formula One 2020

Anonymous — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 13:43:08 GMT

Ruddy Australians.. great country... poopy time zone