Formula 1 2021

[Burt Macklin 19022]

Silly season is heating up. Bottas posted a picture of a pen and paper and a new GT Black. Some sources reporting he’s still going to Alfa though. I could definitely see Bottas trolling fans about this. 
 

 

 

 

 

[utee94 15819]

That's a nice looking car.  I like the comment where someone said, "What a nice parting gift from Toto." 😀

[faps 806]

3 hours ago, utee94 said:

That's a nice looking car.  I like the comment where someone said, "What a nice parting gift from Toto." 😀

That car looks fucking tough. 🤤

[wood 11225]

1 hour ago, faps said:

That car looks fucking tough. 🤤

They're fun af to drive.

[Burt Macklin 19022]

More Bottas to Alfa reports. 
 

 

 

[52-80 19151]

get it, valtteri!

 

 

[utee94 15819]

I was just looking through the current Alfa Romeo models, and really I don't love any of them.  When did they become so grandma-like?

 

The 4C Spider is okay, it's about the only one that appeals to me and even then, there are a lot of the more exotic cars that I like a lot better.

[wood 11225]

2 hours ago, Burt Macklin said:

More Bottas to Alfa reports. 
 

 

 

Gonna go drive for Michael Andretti like I said...

[wood 11225]

Here's another one for you (Mark Hughes, at the bottom) ...

 

[Burt Macklin 19022]

8 minutes ago, utee94 said:

I was just looking through the current Alfa Romeo models, and really I don't love any of them.  When did they become so grandma-like?

 

The 4C Spider is okay, it's about the only one that appeals to me and even then, there are a lot of the more exotic cars that I like a lot better.

Yeah, they’ve really fallen behind. I’m a little surprised they re-upped their sponsorship with Sauber, because they’re not doing well as a company and they don’t have a ton to offer in terms of luxury cars. 

6 minutes ago, wood said:

Gonna go drive for Michael Andretti like I said...

Do you really think he’d buy Sauber? The wage and hour restrictions in Switzerland are very strict so everything is more difficult for them. I could see Andretti purchasing a controlling stake in Williams from Dorilton down the road. 

[utee94 15819]

8 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

Do you really think he’d buy Sauber? The wage and hour restrictions in Switzerland are very strict so everything is more difficult for them. I could see Andretti purchasing a controlling stake in Williams from Dorilton down the road. 

Maybe he'd buy Sauber and then relocate it to Indianapolis...

 

 

[wood 11225]

30 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

Yeah, they’ve really fallen behind. I’m a little surprised they re-upped their sponsorship with Sauber, because they’re not doing well as a company and they don’t have a ton to offer in terms of luxury cars. 

Do you really think he’d buy Sauber? The wage and hour restrictions in Switzerland are very strict so everything is more difficult for them. I could see Andretti purchasing a controlling stake in Williams from Dorilton down the road. 

Yep.

I was told it's in the works, and that the reason it's Sauber & not Williams is the relationship between Michael and Finn Rausing (Longbow. Sauber owners).

Put it this way: If it doesn't happen, it won't be for a lack of trying. 

Edited August 31, 2021 by wood

[faps 806]

If Kimi indeed retires, only one driver left next year from the V10 era.

As far as Alfa's go I think the 4C could've been awesome (and a possible deathtrap) had they made a Quadrifoglio version with the V6TT from the Giulia.

[utee94 15819]

Despite their long history of making very pretty, rounded, swoopy cars-- if I were to be tempted by an Alfa Romeo, it would be this one:

 

Edited August 31, 2021 by utee94

[52-80 19151]

theres the 8c competizione that was the Z8's ilk (also came in roadster format).  4.7L ferrari-derived V8

 

 

[Burt Macklin 19022]

Other silly season rumors are De Vries to replace Gio at Alfa and Albon to Williams. De Vries seems like a waste. I’d rather see a young gun in that seat like Piastri or Schwartzman. 

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

Other silly season rumors are De Vries to replace Gio at Alfa and Albon to Williams. De Vries seems like a waste. I’d rather see a young gun in that seat like Piastri or Schwartzman. 

100% agree. I rate Piastri, though I think he’d need a few years of seasoning.

[Dutch 4465]

6 hours ago, 52-80 said:

theres the 8c competizione that was the Z8's ilk (also came in roadster format).  4.7L ferrari-derived V8

 

 

 

[Dutch 4465]

One vote for the Giulia Quadrifoglio if I had to choose among the Alfas. 

 

[Burt Macklin 19022]

42 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

100% agree. I rate Piastri, though I think he’d need a few years of seasoning.

Kind of unfortunate Alpine don’t have a customer team so they might not be able to get Piastri up to F1. Having De Vries or some other low ceiling guy in F1 while Piastri is stuck out will piss me off. Getting to watch future elite drivers in their rookie years at midfield teams is a lot of fun. Leclerc in 2018 had some great moments. Same for Lando in 19 and the highlights make it seem like Max in 2015 was the same. 

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

I remember seeing Max at the 2014 USGP. I think this was his second ever free practice session, at age 16





Another guy in a different team:



I was still pretty novice level with a camera back then, but it was a good time.

[ConferenceRoom 6141]

Those are better pictures than any I've ever seen posted on Reddit. Nice work. 

[utee94 15819]

Oh man I'd almost forgotten how beautiful that Martini livery was.  

[wood 11225]

 

[faps 806]

You had a good run, Kimi. He was a beast in 2005, too bad the car was made of glass.

I assume the other announcements start hitting hard and fast no?

[NoName 16351]

1 minute ago, faps said:

You had a good run, Kimi. He was a beast in 2005, too bad the car was made of glass.

I assume the other announcements start hitting hard and fast no?

almost have to

[wood 11225]

1 minute ago, faps said:

You had a good run, Kimi. He was a beast in 2005, too bad the car was made of glass.

I assume the other announcements start hitting hard and fast no?

I keep reading that the plan is to announce Bottas to Sauber at Monza, & that's what the wait is for.

[wood 11225]

 

Looks like 2 out of 3 on my prediction so far then...
 

[Dutch 4465]

Bwoah. 

Last World Champion whose drive didn't win the WCC, right?  

[Burt Macklin 19022]

5 minutes ago, wood said:

 

Looks like 2 out of 3 on my prediction so far then...
 

The tough ones are who takes the Williams seat and who replaces Gio if he’s not renewed. A lot of Albon smoke going around right now for Williams. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Burt Macklin

[wood 11225]

3 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

The tough ones are who takes the Williams seat and who replaces Gio if he’s not renewed. A lot of Albon smoke going around right now for Williams. 

Yeah Albon is what I've heard the most. 

[Dutch 4465]

Mick is a Ferrari Junior driver, right? Would Alfa be a step up for him or would the Scuderia keep him at Haas another year?

[Burt Macklin 19022]

5 minutes ago, wood said:

Yeah Albon is what I've heard the most. 

If I were them, I’d rather see what I can get from Alpine to give Piastri the spot. I’m also a little surprised they weren’t more interested in possibly replacing Latifi with Zhou who comes with backing and will give whatever team he’s on a large Chinese fan increase. 
 

Albon is solid, but there’s not much ceiling there IMO. A lineup of Albon and Latifi is probably the second worst in the grid besides Haas. 
 

4 minutes ago, Dutch said:

Mick is a Ferrari Junior driver, right? Would Alfa be a step up for him or would the Scuderia keep him at Haas another year?

He is, but Ferrari no longer control Alfa’s second seat so he’s staying with Haas, who may make a sizable jump for 22 since they’ve been given a lot of Ferrari personnel due to the budget cap. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Burt Macklin

[VABuckeye 2472]

Race week.  College football starts in earnest.  What's not to like?

[utee94 15819]

1 hour ago, VABuckeye said:

Race week.  College football starts in earnest.  What's not to like?

Word.

And this looks promising, weather forecast for Zandvoort:

[wood 11225]

Albon to Williams, 100% official now.

 

[wood 11225]

In honor of Kimi, 2 greats lock horns in Monaco ...

 

[kevwun 15777]

Netflix has a new doc on Michael Schumacher that is dropping on Sept 15th.

[wood 11225]

Miami F1 circuit to be called Miami International Autodrome https://racer.com/2021/09/02/miami-f1-circuit-to-be-called-miami-international-autodrome/

[faps 806]

Trying to emulate Sochi in name and track layout. Hopefully the racing is better here than at Sochi.

[utee94 15819]

Perhaps I'm just being cynical, but I find it very difficult to be excited about a track built in the parking lot of a stadium.

[ChickenSandwich 9834]

Yeah. This interview with Max doesn’t sound promising. Race probably settled in Q3 and Turn 1. 
 

 

[Prepuce of Doom 21070]

3 hours ago, utee94 said:

Perhaps I'm just being cynical, but I find it very difficult to be excited about a track built in the parking lot of a stadium.

Should be called Miami International Autocross. 

And there's probably a grand total of 8" of elevation change throughout the track. 

[Burt Macklin 19022]

Who’s excited for Monaco on the Dunes this weekend? Better not qualifying this week. Might be the only action we get.
 

Losing out on a great race like Spa coming right after the summer break with this one being next was a real kick in the balls. At least we have Monza soon. 

Edited September 3, 2021 by Burt Macklin

[Burt Macklin 19022]

There’s not as many moves this year, but the teams are doing their best to give us a real silly season.  
Horner is now saying Mercedes may force De Vries into the Williams spot over Albon since they’re Williams’ engine supplier.

Still unconfirmed what will happen to Gio or if Albon could take the second Alfa seat if Williams doesn’t happen. 
 

 

Edited September 3, 2021 by Burt Macklin

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

I think Gio might end up in the Ferrari LMDh.

[Burt Macklin 19022]

9 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

I think Gio might end up in the Ferrari LMDh.

He’s also supposed to be an extremely feedback driver in the sim because he’s consistent, so I could see Ferrari having him do both. 
 

It doesn’t really make sense to keep him in an F1 seat. He’s 28 and hasn’t shown signs of being anymore than slightly below average. 

[Noozak 324]

4 hours ago, Burt Macklin said:

He’s also supposed to be an extremely feedback driver in the sim because he’s consistent, so I could see Ferrari having him do both. 
 

It doesn’t really make sense to keep him in an F1 seat. He’s 28 and hasn’t shown signs of being anymore than slightly below average. 

I agree. He rarely outperforms his car in qualifying and while he is typically strong on the first lap his race pace isn't fantastic. As cool as it would be to see Albon get that second seat I could see ferrari push Mick to the second Alfa seat (or keep him there to help fund Haas) or Robert Schwartzman gets placed in Alfa because he is the Ferrari Driver. 

Alex probably has a better future in indy car at this point 

[elfenix 34236]

the racing may suck but this place will be the biggest party in the world this weekend. 

[elfenix 34236]

this is race no. 1048 in the world championship since its inception in 1950.  this will be kimi's 342nd start.  by the end of the year we'll be on 1057 if all the races on the calendar get run.  assuming all those go off and kimi makes all the starts, kimi will end up 2 starts short of having started exactly 1/3 of all world championship F1 races ever. 

Edited September 3, 2021 by elfenix