Fantasy formula 1 league - season 2020

[Wolfram]

But Max Verstappen is the secret world champion, he is my favorite.

 

[ozumo]

But Max Verstappen is the secret world champion, he is my favorite.

What do the fans in Germany think of Rosberg and the way he quit after winning the title?

 

[Wolfram]

We Germans have very different opinions on this. I think when it's at its best, you should stop.

 

[woborny]

Congratulations to Wobbles for pipping me to the top step, my choice of driver (Peres) was the cause of my demise. cest la vie

Thought I had lost all hope after MAx binned it in the previous race....

 

[Topper]

Thought I had lost all hope after MAx binned it in the previous race....

Yes but he did not fail for two successive races as did Checo, which cost me the top step and I always thought lightning did not strike twice, but I was wrong

 

[ozumo]

Perez signs for Red Bull:

Perez to race for Red Bull in 2021

Mexican Sergio Perez signs to race for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen next year.

www.bbc.co.uk

Albon should have been given the boot a while ago.

A few other tidbits:

Interlagos to remain as the GP in Brazil, five year deal signed and will be called the Sao Paulo Grand Prix

One moment, please...

Ineos buys one third stake in Mercedes F1:

Mercedes: Chemical giant Ineos to become a one-third shareholder in Formula 1 team

Chemical giant Ineos is to become a one-third shareholder in the Mercedes Formula 1 team, with Toto Wolff remaining as team boss for a further three years.

www.bbc.co.uk

Frank Williams hospitalised, in "stable" condition:

Sir Frank Williams 'stable' after going into hospital, says family in statement

Sir Frank Williams, who built the Williams team into one of the most successful in Formula 1, is in a stable condition after going into hospital.

www.bbc.co.uk

Calendar for 2021 announced, many boring circuits return:

F1 schedule 2021: Formula 1 announces provisional 23-race calendar for 2021 | Formula 1®

The F1 calendar for the 2021 race season has been announced, with 23 Grands Prix on the provisional Formula 1 schedule for next year.

www.formula1.com

Yuki Tsunoda to replace Kyvat at Alpha Tauri:

Yuki Tsunoda confirmed by AlphaTauri to replace Daniil Kvyat for F1 2021

F1s worst-kept secret is finally confirmed with 20-year-old Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda named as Pierre Gaslys AlphaTauri team-mate for next season; Tsunoda, who replaces long-serving Daniil Kvyat, finished in third place in his rookie season of F2 with three race wins

www.skysports.com

Wonder how he gets a helmet on over that impressive head of hair

FIA announces it has developed a 100% sustainable fuel from "bio-waste not intended for human consumption"

F1: FIA says it has developed 100% sustainable fuel

Formula 1's governing body says it has developed a 100% sustainable fuel to be used in grand prix cars.

www.bbc.co.uk

However they're still planning to increase the amount of power produced by electricity in order to keep up the green pretence instead of returning to the cost effective, light, simple and sonorous engines of yore

 

[Topper]

Yuki Tsunoda to replace Kyvat at Alpha Tauri:

Yuki Tsunoda confirmed by AlphaTauri to replace Daniil Kvyat for F1 2021

F1s worst-kept secret is finally confirmed with 20-year-old Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda named as Pierre Gaslys AlphaTauri team-mate for next season; Tsunoda, who replaces long-serving Daniil Kvyat, finished in third place in his rookie season of F2 with three race wins

www.skysports.com

Wonder how he gets a helmet on over that impressive head of hair

Perhaps he is actually bald and he is wearing a wig or hairpiece also looking at him I suspect with a geisha wig he would make a good looking geisha girl
Let's hope he drives well.

 

[ozumo]

The Perez deal is only for one year so there may be a seat for him at Red Bull if he impresses. Or if he doesn't he may disappear along with the Honda engines now they're packing it in at the end of 2021.

 

[jeallen01]

The Perez deal is only for one year so there may be a seat for him at Red Bull if he impresses. Or if he doesn't he may disappear along with the Honda engines now they're packing it in at the end of 2021.

ISTR that Checo said that he appeared to have "something" in the pipeline for 2022 even if nothing in 2021, and Redbull may yet decide to carry on with a rebadged Honda motor for some years from thereon if the 2021 engine spec "lockdown" rules do come into force (Mercedes are not keen on that AFAIK).

 

[ozumo]

Australian & Chinese Grands Prix postponed. Australia has been rescheduled for November, while a race at Imola will take place on the date the Chinese GP was due.

F1 Schedule 2021 – Bahrain to host season opener as Australia moves later in calendar and Imola returns

Formula 1 has revealed a revised calendar for the 2021 season. The F1 schedule retains a record 23 races, but the 2021 season will now start a week later with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, with the Australian Grand Prix moving later in the year. Due to the ongoing travel restrictions in...

www.formula1.com

 

[ozumo]

Indycar beware!

Romain Grosjean: Former F1 driver to race in US-based IndyCar series

Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean is to race in the US-based IndyCar series in 2021.

www.bbc.co.uk

Thankfully he won't be racing the ovals.

 

[jeallen01]

Indycar beware!

Romain Grosjean: Former F1 driver to race in US-based IndyCar series

Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean is to race in the US-based IndyCar series in 2021.

www.bbc.co.uk

Thankfully he won't be racing the ovals.

Yup, beware - Spa 2012 !

Though, "to be fair", I don't think he's quite as bad nowadays

OTOH, watch out if he's the same race as KMag!

 

[Analoguesat]

Alonso's return has to be in some doubt - it is being reported hes been hit by a car whilst out cycling in Switzerland & initial reports are "multiple fractures".

One moment, please...

Fernando Alonso: Two-time Formula 1 champion involved in road accident while cycling

Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has been involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ozumo]

Upper jaw fracture, should be OK to race

Fernando Alonso: Two-time F1 champion fractures upper jaw in cycling accident

Fernando Alonso sustains a fracture of his upper jaw in his cycling accident on Thursday, says his Alpine team.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Topper]

Upper jaw fracture, should be OK to race

Fernando Alonso: Two-time F1 champion fractures upper jaw in cycling accident

Fernando Alonso sustains a fracture of his upper jaw in his cycling accident on Thursday, says his Alpine team.

www.bbc.co.uk

Might shut him up a bit though