BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2021 "In view of the information shared and the preliminary forecast, here is the complete calendar for 2021, including the scheduled test days." Test: 12, 13 and 14 March. Calendar: 28 March - Bahrain (Sakhir) 18 April - Italy (Imola) 2 May - TBC 9 May - Spain (Barcelona) 23 May - Monaco (Monte-Carlo) 6 June - Azerbaijan (Baku) 13 June - Canada (Montreal) 27 June - France (Le Castellet) 4 July - Austria (Spielberg) 18 July - United Kingdom (Silverstone) 1 August - Hungary (Budapest) 29 August - Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps) September 5 - Netherlands (Zandvoort) September 12 - Italy (Monza) 26 September - Russia (Sochi) 3 October - Singapore (Singapore) 10 October - Japan (Suzuka) 24 October - United States (Austin) 31 October - Mexico (Mexico City) 7 November - Brazil (Sao Paulo) 21 November - Australia (Melbourne) 5 December - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) 12 December - Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) Source: gpblog.com 23 Races. Demanding. Will smaller teams cope, will they last. Or a few fade away after this year. We await and see. Seems vaccines fixes everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 6:18 PM, BradSpeedMan said: Will smaller teams cope, will they last. Or a few fade away after this year This is NOT really a relevant question 2 modern F1. I appreciate that, the source NOT directly from BradSpeedMan. In the turbo hybrid era, there really R NO smaller teams, as with previous era`s inc. V8. Modern F1 teams R ALL works, and associated "B" teams. With the team entry cost so HIGH. Gone R the days of Brawn GP, Liegier ... There R NO smaller teams on the grid to fade away, as U ask how will they last ... On 1/20/2021 at 6:18 PM, BradSpeedMan said: Source: gpblog.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 22, 2021 19 minutes ago, lipstick79 said: This is NOT really a relevant question 2 modern F1. I appreciate that, the source NOT directly from BradSpeedMan. In the turbo hybrid era, there really R NO smaller teams, as with previous era`s inc. V8. Modern F1 teams R ALL works, and associated "B" teams. With the team entry cost so HIGH. Gone R the days of Brawn GP, Liegier ... There R NO smaller teams on the grid to fade away, as U ask how will they last ... Yes, fade away from F1... I said that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2021 Whilst Mclaren CEO Ron Dennis SAID, U NEED 2 B a WORKS team 2 succeed in F1 That were obv a LONG time ago, said whilst Mclaren CEO. Startin the failed Mclaren Honda project Which IS consistent WITH 23 hours ago, BradSpeedMan said: fade away from F1 RedBull indirectly picked UP what Mclaren discarded - Honda . Hamilton and Mercedes R now currently STOPPIN the, mad Max era FROM startin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2021 Date 2021.01.29 Time 9:16 (UTC) This year it will feel different not starting the season at Melbourne. (Scheduled for Nov). Instead we have: Quote RACE START TIMES - 2021 GRAND PRIX DATE Local Time UTC Bahrain March 28 1800 1500 Two months to go. Vettel is yet to drive his car out the garage, whilst others got some track time under the belt already. I don't want to complain about it, but surely it feels that something is wrong with this system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 30, 2021 21 hours ago, Sakae said: Date 2021.01.29 Time 9:16 (UTC) This year it will feel different not starting the season at Melbourne. (Scheduled for Nov). Instead we have: Two months to go. Vettel is yet to drive his car out the garage, whilst others got some track time under the belt already. I don't want to complain about it, but surely it feels that something is wrong with this system. Very wrong. Starts on the backfoot, once again. Altho it's a good way to hone reflexes and skill, sim does'nt accurately predict track conditions. He needs to get out there to feel the AM car with Merc power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 Date 2021.02.01 Time 9:08 (UTC) COVID in action. As if FiA hasn't done enough of damage to the sport already, now add Brexit and COVID, and you have really one big mess. Poor Mick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Sakae said: Date 2021.02.01 Time 9:08 (UTC) COVID in action. As if FiA hasn't done enough of damage to the sport already, now add Brexit and COVID, and you have really one big mess. Poor Mick. Operational assistance. Compare that with Mclaren who has commended MB with their help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 Haas went to UK first, and now they are moving into EU. UK quarantine has been imposed. I thought Haas could anticipate that much, and install countermeasures much earlier. It will be interesting what teams will do returning home from Bahrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Sakae said: Haas went to UK first, and now they are moving into EU. At the time Haas went to UK. The UK WERE a EU member state. So in turn, Haas went 2 the EU FIRST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 Team Car name Launch Mercedes Mercedes F1 W12 March 2 Red Bull Red Bull RB16B TBA McLaren McLaren MCL35M February 15 Aston Martin TBA March TBA Alpine Alpine A521 March 2 Ferrari Ferrari SF21 March 10 AlphaTauri AlphaTauri AT02 February 19 Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo C41 February 22 Haas TBA TBA Williams Williams FW43B March 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 Why is Williams always last? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, BradSpeedMan said: Team Car name Launch Mercedes Mercedes F1 W12 March 2 Red Bull Red Bull RB16B TBA McLaren McLaren MCL35M February 15 Aston Martin TBA March TBA Alpine Alpine A521 March 2 Ferrari Ferrari SF21 March 10 AlphaTauri AlphaTauri AT02 February 19 Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo C41 February 22 Haas TBA TBA Williams Williams FW43B March 5 The new Aston Martin F1 car will be launched on March 3 at 1500 GMT, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Sakae said: The new Aston Martin F1 car will be launched on March 3 at 1500 GMT, Thx for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpebel 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 Some how Im really looking forward to the Alpha Romeo Launch, they are expected to have some interesting upgrades this year.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 What hectic schedule. Oh well, more for us to watch I guess (sic) FIA always know better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 Noted; no race in Germany, despite decent German representation on and off the grid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, Sakae said: Noted; no race in Germany, despite decent German representation on and off the grid. Last reason was budget constraints. Wonder if that's really the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 Testing notes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Sakae said: Testing notes. Thank you sir! Enjoy following F1 testing everyone. Hopefully it will tell us slot already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 Verstappen spins in Turn 2. No personal ERROR reported. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 I am not sure why Vettel was placed into slow testing period when systems are usually checked. Having said that, he is driving slow in early hours in contrast to his peers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites