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Fernando Alonso is set to return to Formula 1 with Renault next year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53325412

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That is quite a surprise.:shocked:

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Confirmed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53334608

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That came totally out of the blue but most welcome.

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It's likely to be raining cats and dogs for the Austrian GP #2 qualifying session, if it gets cancelled then qualifying will take place Sunday morning, if this also gets cancelled then Free Practice 2 gets used to set the grid.

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Free Practice 3 has been cancelled, rain being removed from the roof of Mclarens hospitality zone.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...1&d=1594464844

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Q1 delayed, the rain is atrocious!

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Hamilton takes pole for tomorrow's GP.

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Good job by Lewis.

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By a massive 1.2 seconds:D

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Lets hope they are chasing his shadow again tomorrow.

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Vettel out of the race after colliding with Leclerc, Leclercs fault.

Edit

Both Ferraris out.

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A team that seems to go from one mishap to another.:D

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That was a fun race, nice to see lots of overtaking.

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Yes its been a long time coming but it was well worth seing.

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I see Verstappen went around the outside on turn 4 to overtake Bottas and used all the space to get past which included using the kurb. Something Albon should have done last week and the reason why it should have been a racing incident.

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Hamilton takes pole and leads a Mercedes one-two in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53456930

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Or technically a Merc 1,2,3,4..😉

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You are quite right Jim.:p:

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Looks to be a wet race for the Hungarian GP.

A disaster for Red Bull as Max Verstappen crashes into the barrier on the way to the grid!

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Hopefully a wet race will suit Hamilton.

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Probably help Ferrari and Red Bull too.

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Not a good start from Bottas that is for sure.

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Holy crap!

Hamilton has lapped both Ferraris (Vettel 5th, Leclerc 10th).

Never thought I would see that...

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Another superlative drive from Hamilton.:)

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Will Albon be DSQ as his team have been seen drying his grid before the start.

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Formula 1 has added three more European races to the revised 2020 calendar.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...-2020-calendar

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The Strange thing is that the Italian GP is a 2-day event, Free Practice 1 on Saturday morning, and Qualifying the usual time, with the race on Sunday as usual.

So no FP on Friday.

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Yeah that is strange Hom3r but as we all know we are not in normal times.

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Sergio Perez tests positive for coronavirus and will miss this weekends British Grand Prix, he will be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53601564

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He'll also miss next weeks 2nd British GP, as he would have to adhere to the 10 day self isolation?

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I would expect so.

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Well done Lewis, poll again!

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Excellent..:tu:

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91st pole, 2 seconds faster than Vettel.

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My Astra VXR would even beat Vettel.

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Wow Lewis! Well done on bringing it home with a flat front tyre!

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Good grief it sure was nerve inducing pip.:D

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It certainly was!

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Naughty boys....

Racing Point fined and docked points for copying elements of Mercedes car.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53693249

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Mercedes & Formula 1 cannot agree contract to continue after 2020 which they need to commit to by 12th August.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53694574

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And Vettel blows up his engine in spectacular form, oil was literally pouring underneath the tray.

I guess he curbed it to hard.

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Lewis Hamilton takes Spanish GP pole.:)


https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...ance-continues

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And Vettel is rubbish again.

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:)

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He's lost his mojo and is blaming the car instead.

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Lewis now has the record of 156 times on the podium, a 3 off equalling Schumacher's 91 wins

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No doubt he will break that record before the seasons end.

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I get the impression the Racing Point controversy isn't going away. Noted that the commentary team from Barcelona kept referring to the car as the 2019 Mercedes. RBR are thought to still be looking at launching further disputes.

Also not noted here yet but likely heard about, Leclerc drove at least 2 laps without a seat belt on, unsure if it was off before he spun off. Not sure how this had been ignored or whether anything is coming from it. Big fan, promising star but he's made some fairly poor decisions in the last few weeks.

Verstappen reminds me of a young Hamilton, outperforming Bottas in a slower car on paper. Hamtilon is two levels above anyone else on the grid but Verstappen is a future world champion of the sport. I struggle to see a top team dumping Hamilton until he falls off a cliff edge though. Comparisons and era's aside, he's one of the fastest drivers to ever grace the sport. Tyre management was definitely on the agenda for the first half of the Barcelona track but when it became clear he was in the clear he just pulled off and there's not a thing you can do about it.

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All F1 teams have signed the new Concorde Agreement for 2021-2025.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/53827538

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Williams F1 racing team sold to US-based investment firm Dorilton Capital.



https://news.sky.com/story/williams-...pital-12053765

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l cannot say l am surprised at this given they are a shadow of the team they once were.

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Lewis Hamilton claims pole for Belgian Grand Prix.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/50296960

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That Ferrari is so slow as well the the Alfa's which use the same engine, it's great to see Mclaren doing better this year, I just hope they can integrate the Mercedes engine ok and improve more next season.

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My 2 litre Kuga which weight about 1.7 tons can go faster than a Ferrari ATM.

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Hamilton wins Belgium Grand Prix.:D

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/50296994

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Any chance for Ferrari's comeback at Italian Grand Prix?

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The short answer is NO. Funny enough so is the long answer 😂

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I didn't watch the race but nice to hear others got on the podium this time.

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A 999/1 shot won the race.:shocked:

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Ferrari didn't win?:D

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That is indeed a bonus.:D

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I can't see Vettel finishing the season ATM, as they will part company.

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Vettel signs for Aston Martin(Racing Point) for 2021 and beyond leaving Sergio Perez currently without a drive for next season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/54098516

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Watching free practice one of the commentators said they asked Vettel "What will it be like driving a pink Aston Martin?" Vettel replied "Green".


So the commentators are asking is AM using British Racing Green.

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Jesus what a mess at the start of this race!!!

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Race suspended

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Cars to line up in pits, 6 cars currently out.

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Absolute chaos is the only way to put it.:shocked:

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I've no idea who's fault it is but I've read something about a late safety car or something.

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I looks like the cars at the back of the pack went full throttle before Bottas.

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That was the problem.

Now yet another Red flag. What a race this is turning out to be. Will Bottas get ahead of Hamilton again at the start????

Lewis does it again! Good race.

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Well done Lewis Hamilton.:D:D

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LH is on target for his 92nd win in Germany.

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Honda to leave Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 season, this leaves Red Bull and Alpha Tauri needing a new engine partner.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/54383259

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:cleader::cleader:

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/53687010

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I'm glad lewis was given something, I bet if able to Micheal would have been there himself.

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That was a wonderful gesture by Michael Schumacher's son.:tu:

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Poll position for Lewis again. Chance of most wins record tomorrow!

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That would be great.:)

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A new world record for Lewis. 92 wins.

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Simply marvellous.:clap::clap::clap:

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Now a quick flip to 522 Eurosport to see if England’s Hart can win The Giro.😎

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l prefer that other thingy channel where the other part of merseyside are doing rather well for themselves.;)

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That's for VVD amongst other things - fantastic result.

Thuggish side beaten by sheer class

Another man with a straight red and even everyone's darling DCL gets a booking. :rolleyes:

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Lewis still won't win the Sports Personality award this year, nor will he get knighted despite the fact he is the best British F1 driver ever.

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He should get knighted and win the Sports Personality award given the greatness of his achievements..:clap::clap::clap:

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Won't happen sadly, this year Marcus Rashford will win

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It would be nice but again I can't see it happening


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/54965544

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Unfortunately you are probably right.

Makes a complete mockery of the award being for sporting achievements. :td::rolleyes:

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So the numbers of MPs and Sports pundits calling for Lewis to get a Knighthood are growing so it looks likely he will.


There are still the few idiots who believe the false tax claims against him, despite the fact he is one of the top 5,000 taxpayers in the UK, then there are the other countries he pays tax in.



But he has used loopholes to save tax, but if you are honest how many here would do the same to save money.

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There is a big difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion, unfortunately a lot of numpties can't see that.

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The award isn't just for sporting achievements.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/art...and-conditions btw, I agree with you, and think Hamilton should get the award - however, he won it previously in 2014, but that shouldn't make a difference, as Henry Cooper, Damon Hill, and Nigel Mansell won it twice (and Andy Murray three times).

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If LH doesn't win SPOTY he definitely should get it next year when he get number 8.


I mean there is no real opposition, their car just couldn't turn the tyres on a brand new tarmaced track in Turkey and yet they still won.

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WTF

Grosjean just crash and his car exploded in to fire

He seems ok and out

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His car was ripped in half

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Thank god he is safe.:tu:

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Sky sports is asking fans to nominate the medical car that followed as driver of the day.

Yes in my view.

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Shocking...... He climbed out the fire!

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It is a testement to the safety introduced to the cars that he was able to walk away with what appear to be minimal injuries.

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It is a testament to all the safety features.

Hats off to the medical guy who little if any fire protection

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No Grand Prix this weekend for Lewis Hamilton as he has tested positive for Covid..


https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...or-coronavirus

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The name lives on as Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael, has signed to race for Haas next season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55156088