Formula One 2020

[Chris2K]

I'd love them to go back to Istanbul. My only concern is that these Mercedes with their grip and speed going around Turn 8 might cause a disruption to the Earth's natural rotation.

[Rich]

On 26/07/2020 at 17:56, Bobfoc said:

The second race at Silverstone should take place as a mirror mode event. Have them go the opposite way round the circuit like in Mario Kart.

That would be super expensive and dangerous, and a no from me.

[GA!]

Plus there's a worldwide shortage of Blue Shells at the moment.

[Bobfoc]

2 hours ago, GA! said:

Plus there's a worldwide shortage of Blue Shells at the moment.

This is more in line with the jocular sentiment of my comment.

[Rich]

Checo is self isolating as he had an inconclusive test for covid 19

[Katsuya]

Apparently Gutierrez is going to be the stand in if so, as Stoffel (who it would be) is in Berlin for Formula E.

[Twist]

Checo’s out.

[Katsuya]

Positive test. Confirms him out of the next two races at least I reckon.

[Lineker]

Checo

[Chris2K]

I don't want to be a doom-monger here, but being in the UK wouldn't that rule out a lot of his team and potentially drivers for being in his vicinity?

[Katsuya]

"Information from Silverstone. Racing Point is preparing Nico Hülkenberg's seat to test RP 20 tomorrow. Esteban Gutierrez reported with Mercedes but the lack of recent activity requires a 300 km test to reactivate his super license." - from a Fox Sports journalist.

[Lineker]

Figured that Nico would be the obvious choice if Gutierrez wasn't available for whatever reason.

1 hour ago, Chris2K said:

I don't want to be a doom-monger here, but being in the UK wouldn't that rule out a lot of his team and potentially drivers for being in his vicinity?

He hadn't entered the circuit bubble yet, and had only been in contact with two or three other team members. The FIA Covid protocols work!

[Chris2K]

Holy crap, if that's the case... Could Hulk get his podium after all?!

[Lineker]

I mean, that would truly be a crazy ending to a very long story.

[Lineker]

I love Lando. Such a nice guy.

 

[Katsuya]

And with 5 minutes to go before FP1...

 

[JasonM]

First practice session only down .6s from Lance.

The dream is real!

[Katsuya]

Apparently Racing Point are saying that Perez might be back next weekend, as his test was on Wednesday and that technically was when the isolation period was 7 days...

[Chris2K]

There may not have been anyone unluckier in F1 history than Nico Hulkenberg. 

[METALMAN]

This is free to view on channel 4 btw, just in case anyone is unaware!

Edited August 2, 2020 by metalman