Formula One 2020

[Cleoriff]

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....

[MI5]

The Dutch, Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix have been postponed due to the global spread of the coronavirus. The news follows the cancellation of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last week, and the postponement of the Chinese, Bahrain and Vietnam Grands Prix.

The Dutch Grand Prix, due to return to the calendar for the first time since 1985, was set to be held at Zandvoort on May 1-3, with the Spanish race following a week later, and the Monaco Grand Prix on May 21-24.

But with the ongoing coronavirus situation all three races have now been put on hold. A statement said: “Formula 1, the FIA and the three promoters have taken these decisions in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains our primary concern.”

All parties said they would study the viability of finding alternative dates to run the races later in the year, and the statement added that Formula 1 and the FIA expect to be able to begin the 2020 season “as soon as it’s safe to do so after May” but will continue to monitor the situation.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.dutch-spanish-and-monaco-grands-prix-postponed.5CggooJeHo...

[Cleoriff]

Yes, that's 6 races cancelled/postponed now. The last one at Monaco was due to run on 21st-24th May

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/dutch-spanish-monaco-postponed-coronavirus/4770877/ 

Also the FIA have agreed to postpone the new 2021 regulations.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/2021-technical-rules-postponed-2020/4770893/ 

[Cleoriff]

Some Formula 1 teams are turning their expertise to making ventilators to assist with the Covid 19 pandemic.

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148741/f1-helping-address-ventilator-shortage-in-uk 

[Mi-Amigo]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Some Formula 1 teams are turning their expertise to making ventilators to assist with the Covid 19 pandemic.

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148741/f1-helping-address-ventilator-shortage-in-uk 

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Brilliant news @Cleoriff 

[jonsie]

Everyone pulling together. Shame on the hoarders though!

[MI5]

Juicy rumours https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-could-toto-wolff-be-on-his-way-to-aston-martin/

[jonsie]

Seems ominous for  Mercedes....

[MI5]

Toto had already hinted he may leave at the end of this season but I guess the lack of a season this year may speed things up.....

[MI5]

and I fully expect Lewis to go to Ferrari once Toto leaves.....

[Cleoriff]

IF it happens, I doubt Lewis will go to Ferrari. Mercedes is still the team to beat, with or without Toto.