Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted January 12, 2021 Administrator Share Posted January 12, 2021 Season start delayed Melbourne and Shanghai postponed. Melbourne moved to later in the year. Imola added. Shanghai re-arranged date still TBC. Quote This year's Formula 1 season will have a delayed start after the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix were postponed because of Covid-19 restrictions. The races were first and third on the 2021 calendar and the season is now scheduled to begin with the second race, in Bahrain, on 26-28 March. Australia and China have strict rules on international arrivals. The Australian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for 19-21 March, will now take place between 19-21 November. A race at Imola in Italy has been added from 16-18 April. "We are pleased to confirm that the number of races planned for the season remains unchanged," F1 president Stefano Domenicali said. "The global pandemic has not yet allowed life to return to normal, but we showed in 2020 that we can race safely as the first international sport to return and we have the experience and plans in place to deliver on our season." F1 says discussions over a new date for the Chinese Grand Prix, which was meant to be held from 9-11 April, are ongoing. The third race of the season, scheduled for May 2, is yet to be confirmed but it is expected to be filled by Portugal's Portimao circuit following its debut last year. The dates of the Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi events have been moved to accommodate the postponed Australia race. Brazil moves forward one week to 7 November, while the latter two have been pushed back a week to 5 and 12 December respectively. Only 17 of the 22 scheduled F1 races went ahead in 2020 while the 2021 season is due to have a record 23 races. Imola, a historic F1 venue which held a grand prix for 27 consecutive years from 1980, hosted its first race since 2006 in November last year. "It is great news that we have already been able to agree a rescheduled date for the Australian Grand Prix in November and are continuing to work with our Chinese colleagues to find a solution to race there in 2021 if something changes," Domenicali added. "Obviously, the virus situation remains fluid, but we have the experience from last season with all our partners and promoters to adapt accordingly and safely in 2021." Valtteri Bottas won the last Australian Grand Prix in 2019, after the 2020 race was called off only hours before first practice was due to start when a McLaren team member tested positive for coronavirus. Updated 2021 F1 race calendar 28 March - Bahrain (Sakhir) 18 April - Italy (Imola) 2 May - TBC 9 May - Spain (Barcelona) 23 May - Monaco (Monaco) 6 June - Azerbaijan (Baku) 13 June - Canada (Montreal) 27 June - France (Le Castellet) 4 July - Austria (Spielberg) 18 July - United Kingdom (Silverstone) 1 August - Hungary (Budapest) 29 August - Belgium (Spa) 5 September - Netherlands (Zandvoort) 12 September - Italy (Monza) 26 September - Russia (Sochi) 3 October - Singapore (Singapore) 10 October - Japan (Suzuka) 24 October - USA (Austin) 31 October - Mexico (Mexico City) 7 November - Brazil (Sao Paulo) 21 November - Australia (Melbourne) 5 December - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) 12 December - Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted January 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Stan said: Season start delayed Melbourne and Shanghai postponed. Melbourne moved to later in the year. Imola added. Shanghai re-arranged date still TBC. Not unexpected... At least this time they changed it in advance instead of canceling it 5 minutes before the free practice. Pre-season testing is also delayed to March 12-14th, and will take place in Bahrain instead of Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted January 12, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2021 Wondering about that TBC. Nürburgring? Portimao? Portimao would make sense logistics wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted January 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 14, 2021 Charles got Corona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted January 24, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 24, 2021 I just wanted to share this. What you do with it, is up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted January 24, 2021 Administrator Share Posted January 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tommy said: I just wanted to share this. What you do with it, is up to you. It's a shame one of the things I'd like to do - erase it from my mind and unsee it - is not possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted January 25, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted January 26, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 25/01/2021 at 21:56, Tommy said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted January 26, 2021 Administrator Share Posted January 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, nudge said: Getaway drivers get pushed so hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted January 26, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Getaway drivers get pushed so hard They race them so hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted January 26, 2021 Administrator Share Posted January 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, nudge said: They race them so hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted January 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted January 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Tommy said: Such a huge loss for the motorsports community, especially junior formula RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 F1 sprint face on Saturdays? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55992727 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted February 10, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted February 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 14, 2021 Oh oh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted February 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 hours ago, nudge said: Oh oh. Apparently a Rich Energy "ally" has bought into an existing F1 team. So Rich Energy will become a partner in 2021 and then title sponsor in 2022. https://www.planetf1.com/news/rich-energy-formula-1-return-2/?fbclid=IwAR2T9SF65FzHX-ZB_GJC-lpsRv--Y_RAqJMEtUsAae2yME9s9Qgiloymo0A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted February 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tommy said: Apparently a Rich Energy "ally" has bought into an existing F1 team. So Rich Energy will become a partner in 2021 and then title sponsor in 2022. https://www.planetf1.com/news/rich-energy-formula-1-return-2/?fbclid=IwAR2T9SF65FzHX-ZB_GJC-lpsRv--Y_RAqJMEtUsAae2yME9s9Qgiloymo0A He should be institutionalised Looks like he's talking about Williams though? Now that would be the final nail in the coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,664 Posted February 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 20/07/2019 at 03:23, RandoEFC said: Right folks, so you know when you're in a bar, and you follow the signs to go to the toilet, and on that corridor you go down to get to the gents or ladies, there are always a few other mysterious and heavily locked doors that lead to various barrel rooms, private quarters, kitchens, and God knows what else? Well earlier tonight, it's time for me to go for a piss, so I head out of the main bar through the door with the toilets sign above it, and what do I come face to face with? Only this bad boy: Sorry it's sideways but this shit is real. I later noticed a further Rich Energy poster in the main bar area, featuring an actual image of an energy drink can with Rich Energy's current logo emblazoned upon it. Its happening folks, RE are starting with the Isle of Man and making the world belong to them from there. #betterthanredbull #nobull #etcetc @nudge @Tommy @... @Stan @Eco @MUFC @DeadLinesman I walked past this again on Friday night, it's still there for some reason . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted February 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, RandoEFC said: I walked past this again on Friday night, it's still there for some reason . Clearly, this is the entrance to William Storey's secret headquarters! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted February 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: I walked past this again on Friday night, it's still there for some reason . Bars are allowed to open in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,664 Posted February 15, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Tommy said: Bars are allowed to open in the UK? Only in the Isle of Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted February 15, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 15, 2021 7 hours ago, RandoEFC said: Only in the Isle of Man Oh yea, I read about this. People from the mainland asking for jetskis and whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,664 Posted February 15, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tommy said: Oh yea, I read about this. People from the mainland asking for jetskis and whatnot. We are the mainland now . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted February 18, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 18, 2021 Pink Panthers might not be dead after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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