Formula One - General Chat

[DeadLinesman]

[Tommy]

Don't leave your phone lying around if Danny Ric is around. From Lewis' instagram story:

https://streamable.com/2gtor

https://streamable.com/dn525

https://streamable.com/mik09

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F1 bosses in talks to hold Vietnam GP

Formula 1 bosses are in talks with officials in Vietnam about holding a race in the future, while there is also a push for a second grand prix in China.

Earlier this year, former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone said he could have done a deal with Vietnam but turned the chance down as he felt there were enough races in Asia.

But F1 commercial chief Sean Bratches has since said he wants more Asian street races with a particular focus on holding them in "iconic cities".

After Malaysia chose not to renew its F1 deal beyond this season, Motorsport.com understands the push for another race in Asia in the short term is high on F1 bosses' agenda.

Vietnam is on its list of potential venues, with talks between F1 and officials in the country on-going. Sources with good knowledge of the situation say that the option being considered is for a street race in Hanoi.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-bosses-in-talks-to-hold-vietnam-gp-961514/

 

 

[Tommy]

Hmmm, I'd prefer it if they bring some classic European GP's back. 

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7 minutes ago, Tsubasa said:

Hmmm, I'd prefer it if they bring some classic European GP's back. 

Yes, that definitely would be better for the fans and for the long-term success of F1. But for very selfish reasons, I'd prefer it  if they introduced Vietnamese GP  

[Tommy]

21 minutes ago, nudge said:

Yes, that definitely would be better for the fans and for the long-term success of F1. But for very selfish reasons, I'd prefer it  if they introduced Vietnamese GP  

 

You'd probably the only one attending

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1 minute ago, Tsubasa said:

 

You'd probably the only one attending

 Good point. 

Naaah, no worries, I'll unite a group of other expats under a Vettel flag  

[Tommy]

 

I love these. Hamilton trying to snitch on Vettel, so Grosjean snitches on Hamilton.

[Tommy]

I loved Romain's satisfied "alright". He didn't even want to say anything else because he knew Lewis got the hint  

[Tommy]

2 minutes ago, shut up said:

[Tommy]

 

I Cri Evrytiem

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Brendon Hartley is apparently the leading candidate to replace Pierre Gasly at Toro Rosso for Austin GP! 

[Tommy]

5 minutes ago, nudge said:

Brendon Hartley is apparently the leading candidate to replace Pierre Gasly at Toro Rosso for Austin GP! 

 

Interesting. Red Bull bringing back their old juniors. 

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Just now, Tsubasa said:

 

Interesting. Red Bull bringing back their old juniors. 

Hartley has been doing great for Porsche in WEC, would love to see him in a F1 car. This is most likely for one race only though, as he's tipped to join Gannasi for the next season in IndyCar...

[Tommy]

Confirmed

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He's set to start at the end of the grid due to engine penalties though.

[Tommy]

Great new ad with Nico Rosberg!

I miss Nico in F1

[Tommy]

#blessed

[JoshBRFC+]

Michel Buffer introducing the drivers is a bit much.

Way too American, eurgh.

[RandoEFC+]

I don't watch American sport so I don't usually get exposed to this but the build up for the US Grand Prix here has been unbearably cringe. What a nation of absolute spackermongs. No longer surprised they elected numpty Trumpty.

[Stan]

one of the worst things I've seen in the sport. Terrible stuff overdoing it like that. 

[Stan]

Great start froM Vettel, taking the lead through the first corner. 

[RandoEFC+]

Great battling between Bottas and Ricciardo going to show that great racing doesn't necessarily have to include an overtake.

[Stan]

Surely something wrong with Vettel there?! Hamilton made that look way too easy and now an increasing lead over the German. 

[Stan]

Just now, Cannabis said:

Either Mercedes were saving their power or it's an issue on the Ferrari. For Lewis to put a 1.5 second lead down so soon suggest that something is correct for either statement. 

 

if it's the former, that is great strategy with high risk reward in which case fair play. If it's the latter, it's very unfortunate and prevents prolonging the inevitable really.