Admin Lineker Posted March 5, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 6, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 That livery is very much a marmite one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 It just feels like it's one of those default liveries you can choose from in a game like Motorsport Manager of F1 2021 create a team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 6, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Quote Haas boss Guenther Steiner says his team have modified the fuel hatch and the headrest on their car for 2021, as a result of Romain Grosjean's shocking accident at last season's Bahrain Grand Prix. Grosjean hit the barrier after Turn 3 at high speed on the opening lap of the race, ripping his car apart as he pierced the barrier, and causing a fuel spillage which led to a fire. Grosjean managed to get himself out of the car before he was helped by marshals and safety officials. Motorsport's governing body the FIA released their report into the accident on Friday after concluding a thorough investigation, and although Steiner says Grosjean's car adhered to all safety rules, the team have still made changes to it for this year. "I think the biggest one is the fuel hatch cannot be attached to the chassis anymore and we’re working on the headrest to make it smaller," he said. "The headrest is still there but in parts, so it cannot get stuck when it comes off. "We changed because we think it is better to do it in a different way," he added. "You always learn out of these situations. Everything was within the regulations what happened, there was nothing wrong with our car. "It never happened before and what happened [was] some very strange incident to rip off half of the chassis at the back. If there is a better solution we should try to adapt to them all of the time. As I said, you always learn and you always need to stay up with the times." The FIA said Grosjean's crash was one of 19 "significant accidents related to circuit racing" they investigated last year, as a result of which they are looking at a raft of new safety initiatives, including an update of the FIA standard for safety fuel bladders, increased load testing for survival cells, and reviews into several areas of the car, circuit safety measures, driver safety equipment, and rescue procedures. FIA President Jean Todt said: “Important learnings have been drawn from these investigations that will drive our continuous mission to improve safety in Formula 1 and global motor sport. "The enduring commitment of the FIA, particularly the Safety Department, on reducing risks associated with motor sport enabled Romain Grosjean to maintain consciousness and survive an accident of this magnitude. Safety is and will remain FIA’s top priority.” FIA Safety Director Adam Baker added: “Incidents involving fire of this scale are thankfully rare, so it is very important to learn what we can, including the interaction with the high voltage system. "The efforts of those involved were heroic and have quite rightly been the subject of much praise. Following the approval of our findings by the World Motor Sport Council, we will integrate the actions into the ongoing work.” Click here to read the full FIA report. Meanwhile - the FIA has agreed to extend Pirelli’s contract as the official sole supplier of tyres to Formula 1 by one year until the end of 2024; and Nico Hülkenberg is expected to secure a "twin" reserve driver role for both Aston Martin and Mercedes this year, Motorsport.com understands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 06/03/2021 at 09:04, Lineker said: That livery is very much a marmite one. What confuses me is how they've said they wanted to evoke memories of the classic liveries of the late 80s, early 90s, and have done so by making a livery that looks nothing like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 11, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 There's green on the Ferrari. Why. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 That was my exact reaction as well. Perhaps they were taking bets on how they could make the Mission Winnow logo even more unpalatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 It's a bit sandy in Bahrain today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 13, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 An absolute legend and a tremendous loss to the world of motorsport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Aw no. He was one of my favourite commentators when I was a kid. Him and Bill McLaren and Richie Benaud. Mind you, 97 years old - not bad, eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 13, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hell of an innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Very sad, whilst I frequently mocked his uncontrollable bias towards British drivers, specifically Mansell and Hill, there was no doubting he was and always will be the voice of F1. His enthusiasm and ability to generate excitement is something I don't think I've seen from any commentator in any other sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 I can't think of a more enthusiastic and fun British sports commentator. Even though he retired from full-time commentary twenty years ago, his is still the voice I hear when I think of motor racing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Admin Lineker Posted March 23, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 Will Buxton speaks; we listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Will's YouTube channel has been on fire this year, his weekly reports are so detailed and cover so much ground. He hasn't quite convinced me why he needs a merchandise line though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 24, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Eh, why not, I'd say. He gives a nice chunk of the proceeds to charities so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twist Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Chris2K said: Will's YouTube channel has been on fire this year, his weekly reports are so detailed and cover so much ground. He hasn't quite convinced me why he needs a merchandise line though. Because he likes money and people are willing to give it to him in exchange for stuff with his name on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris2K Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Easy to say in hindsight, but Red Bull and Alpha Tauri got way over-confident with their choice to go on the mediums in Q2. Feel sorry for Tsunoda who was mighty in Q1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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