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Red Bull will quit F1 if they don't get a competitive engine in 2016.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/120...engine-in-2016

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From what I heard, but I had only one ear on it, if they don't have one before the start of 2016 season they will pull out before the season starts. So that is 2 less teams, 4 drivers seeking seats, and £300m a year lost to the sport. Good riddance to whingers. Funny how whilst winning they had no complaints but now it is someone else winning they are whinging.

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Volkswagen close to buying Red Bull F1 team.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/34297046

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Volkswagen? - I wonder which of their brands they'd use?

Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche
Bentley
Audi
Skoda!

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Well, idiot on track is an unusual reason for safety car
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/m...-10509919.html

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Button is expected to announce his retirement from F1 this weekend.

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At his best a wonderfully smooth driver and one of the best.

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I would go for the premier mark Bugatti.

But with the story I've linked below that might change things as they could face a $19 billion fine, and yes I did type $19 billion.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34311819

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I think if Volkswagen move into F1 then they will pick Audi as their branding as it would be pointless going with Bugatti or Bentley etc as normal people would not rush out and buy 1 based on the sponsor.

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Personally I'd rather Skoda than Audi :D

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Somehow l cannot see them picking Skoda.

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Now this is better after last nights shambles by England...:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32543241

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Ron Dennis says Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will race for McLaren in 2016.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/124...l-race-in-2016

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Excellent News on both counts in my opinion.

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I'm pleased. I did hear whispers that Alonso was thinking about packing it in after that concussion injury this year. And to be honest, don't think many people would have blamed him for retiring. Just hope the McLaren cars are more competitive next season.

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The funny thing is that rumours where rife about JB retiring, then its switched to FA.

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Honda need to screw a lot more horsepower out of their lump, or did someone say it was the ERS deployment that was the main issue.

Was a mistake bringing that system in anyway, they want more teams, so making the engines more expensive with that extra system was a truly inspired idea (NOT).

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Its impossible untill next season, the reason is the ERS cant charge quick enough so at the end of the straights the ERS is depleted and cars zoom past, they would need to change the whole chassis to do this and they are not allowed to do that till next season

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Renault confirm they will buy a controlling stake in Lotus.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/124...stake-in-lotus

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Quick breakdown of the teams and drivers already announced for the 2016 season. Can't believe it is nearly there already.

Scuderia Ferrari - Sebastian Vettel (GER) & Kimi Raikkonen (FIN)
Sahara Force India - Sergio Perez (MEX) & Nico Hulkenberg (GER)
Haas F1 - Romain Grosjean (FRA) & TBA
Lotus F1 - Pastor Maldonado (VEN) & TBA
Manor Marussia - TBA & TBA
McLaren Honda - Fernando Alonso (ESP) & Jenson Button (GBR)
Mercedes AMG Petronas - Nico Rosberg (GER) & Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
Infiniti Red Bull Racing - Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) & TBA
Sauber F1 - Marcus Ericsson (SWE) & Felipe Nasr (BRA)
Scuderia Toro Rosso - Max Verstappen (NED) & TBA
Williams Martini Racing - Felipe Massa (BRA) & Valtteri Bottas (FIN)

Provisional Calendar for 2016:

03 April - Melbourne, Australia (Australian GP)
10 April - Shanghai, Shanghai (Chinese GP)
24 April - Sakhir, Bahrain (Bahrain GP)
01 May - Sochi, Russia (Russian GP)
15 May - Catalunya, Spain (Spanish GP)
29 May - Monte Carlo, Monaco (Monaco GP)
12 June - Montreal, Canada (Canadian GP)
26 June - Silverstone, Great Britain (British GP)
03 July - Spielberg, Austria (Austrian GP)
17 July - Baku, Azerbaijan (European GP)
31 July - Hockenheimring, Germany (German GP)
07 August - Budapest, Hungary (Hungarian GP)
28 August - Stavelot, Belgium (Belgian GP)
04 September - Monza, Italy (Italian GP)
18 September - Marina Bay, Singapore (Singapore GP)
25 September - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Malaysian GP)
09 October - Suzuka, Japan (Japanese GP)
23 October - Austin Texas, USA (American GP)
30 October - Mexico City, Mexico (Mexican GP)
13 November - Sao Paulo, Brazil (Brazilian GP)
27 November - Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi GP)

Re: Formula 1 2015 Season thread
 

Leading teams keen on Michelin tyres switch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/34399289

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Confirmed JB will race for McLaren in 2016.

http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/team...ampaign=Jenson

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Manor secures Mercedes engines for 2016 and onwards.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121106

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It be some fun if manor can beat mclaren next year. :)

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Formula 1 may be sold this year to one of three interested buyers, the sport's boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed.

:cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/34460582

Bye Bernie, don't forget to let the door smake you in the head.

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According to the article Bernie has been asked to remain on as commercial chief, he has done that since 1978.

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Lewis Hamilton wins Russian grand prix.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32543293

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Will Kimi get a huge penalty?

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I think he will get something, it did look like his mistake.

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Kimi has robbed someone of a Podium there. 30 seconds is crap. Perez gets the podium despite being passed by Bottas and Kimi. Horrible stuff.

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It also means Mercedes seal the constructors title because of this.

Bad error by Kimi but mistakes do happy.

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Kimi hasn't got it anymore, he's forever doing silly stuff now it's like watching Schumacher on his awful return all over again.

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Sadly some don't realise when they are past it as things move on very quickly in many sports.

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I wonder how long it'll take for McLaren to actually recover. They've been in a downward spiral for years now and it's just getting even more ridiculous as it goes along. Hamilton dragged that heap of a car to some good finishes and made it look like they were still competitive but the reality is it's been utter crap for a fair few years Hamilton was still there. Their failure rate was likely one of the real reasons Hamilton abandoned ship.

Honda won't solve anything. Maybe they can supply an engine to Red Bull given their constantly whinging about something. They've well and truly alienated Renault.

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Jolyon Palmer named as Lotus driver for 2016 F1 season.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/124...2016-f1-season

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Waiting for US Qualifying to start, 2 hour delay so far due to rain :(

Qualifying could happen tomorrow a 2pm GMT, failing that 3 practice times will be used, Ham would be on pole, Vet 2nd, Ros about 9th

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Qualifying cancelled and they hope to run it on Sunday at 2pm GMT.

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Qualifying ends early because of rain which puts Rosberg on pole, Hamilton 2nd, Ricciardo 3rd, Vettel 5th.

Race due to start at 19:00 GMT.

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Hopefully the race goes ahead without a constant SC, I enjoy a rainy day race, it shakes it up a bit and always produces something.

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Someone told me that Sainz was talking about not racing because of the rain.

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Then perhaps he needs to do something else for a living then.

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I see Nico Rosberg has been gifted yet another Pole

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I say gifted because there was NO 3rd session, and LH always seems to pull it out of the bag.

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Well to be fair if the qualifying had been cancelled then Lewis would have been gifted pole based on his practice times.

Hopefully Lewis will win the World Championship today.

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Lewis Hamilton​ wins the US GP and becomes Triple Formula 1 World Champion

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Hamilton wins and is 2015 F1 world champion! :cleader:

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Rosberg 2nd Vettel close 3rd :D

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Rosberg doesn't have the nerve to be World Champion.

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Rosberg is a very poor loser and miserable c word.

Unfortunately he came 2nd and I hope Vettel beats him to 2nd in the drivers title.

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Be quote on FB so far, but I've cleaned one word

"Rosberg had a face like a bulldog licking urine off a nettle"

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Watching MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS​ celebrating his 3rd timed title by the team pouring champagne over him.

Which is better than drinking it.

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Yesssssssssss.:cleader::cleader:

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Now that was a RACE!

Maybe if it doesn't rain, they should spray the track!

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goes to show harder less grippy tires are better than softer high grip tires, as the start of the race was very thrilling.

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Rosberg gets pole, Hamilton 2nd and Vettel 3rd at the Mexican Grandprix.

This mean Rosberg is the most successful F1 driver in history.................








With 20 pole positions and never winning the championship! :D

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Always next year.

Re: Formula 1 2015 Season thread
 

You said that last year Mark......:D

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It'll happen one day, but he's got a long way to go to be classed in the same league as Senna and Schumacher imo.

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Well its for the historians of the sport to judge who is the best driver.

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I can't see Rosberg ever becoming world champion, he is in the best car right now and not even in second place.

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Rosberg is a victim of his dads career.

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Alonso out after a lap, McLaren are in serious trouble here. Rosberg would be a world champion on the car alone had there not been a better driver sat in the other car. Unfortunately there is a far superior driver. Nico's cracks will only widen. Chance to get another Alonso/Hamilton dummy spat.

Hamilton is in cruise control, no excuse for a non Rosberg win here. Hamilton probably content with a podium. Both Mercs just casually pulling away. Hamilton isn't challenging him, consolation prizes for Rosberg until the end of the season I guess.

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Mercedes will want a 1 and 2 standing at the end of the season so you can bet they have asked Hamilton to let Rosberg get enough points to make sure that Vettal does take 2nd in the standings at the end.

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Kimi on an amazing drive just explodes again with madness. I have no idea where he expected Bottas to go there, he had nowhere to go but into him. :confused:

Should've just stayed away Kimi.

No further action, good decision, Bottas is still in it, Kimi lost out for that. Fair all round.

Mercedes 1-2 bar any mistakes or accidents here, can feel the lack of effort even trying to catch them.

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Was Hamilton robbed?

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Robbed, nah, I can't imagine there'd be many complaints over Mercedes doing whatever they could to give Nico something to cheer about. I assume we're referring to the fact Hamilton didn't need to pit but was ordered to do so anyway.

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I am not a fan of teams calling the strategy I think it should be the driver.

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If it was precautionary (as they had oodles of time on the 3rd place runner), then it's only fair to do it for both.

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It was silly bringing Hamilton in, he has nothing to lose.

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They did what was best for a 1st and 2nd place finish

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They did what was best for a 1st and 2nd place finish

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American businessman Tavo Hellmund interested in buying Manor.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/175...n-buying-manor

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only to sell it again a year later?

That team is getting no more competitive and is actually slower than it was in its second year and seems to keep changing ownership.

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The race is meant to be live on BBC TV right now but the bloody tennis is on instead, which BBC channel is showing the F1?

Edit

Found it on BBC 2.

Re: Formula 1 2015 Season thread
 

You are obviously not a lover of strawberries and cream then.;)

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Thats why I pay for Sky Sport F1HD, I refuse to watch it on the BBC

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Nico Rosberg ends season on a high with third straight win in Abu Dhabi.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/157...n-in-abu-dhabi

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Nico won the race with a little help from his friends. Merc made sure Nico won by getting hamilton to stay out longer than he should, Nico was running almost 2 seconds faster than Hamilton after his pit stop but the pit wall told Hamilton to stay out until it was almost impossible for Ham to catch Nico. Similat thing happened in 2 previous races to make sure Nico finished 2nd in the Championship.