2020 F1 - Part II

[Paris in Flames]

Sergio Pérez Will Race For Red Bull In 2021: Report

I'm honestly not going to believe anything until Red Bull, F1, Perez or Albon say something. There's been endless of these "______ to Red Bull is done" type stories for too long.

Though this one definitely feels like it has the most substance to it.

It's also the right move. Obviously

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

I'm honestly not going to believe anything until Red Bull, F1, Perez or Albon say something. There's been endless of these "______ to Red Bull is done" type stories for too long.

Though this one definitely feels like it has the most substance to it.

It's also the right move. Obviously

Red Bull has confirmed Perez and Verstappen for 2021 as of roughly 5 minutes ago

 

[Paris in Flames]

See. Now I believe it.

 

[JoVel]

They actually did it. Gotta wonder if Albon's done for good. He pretty much just has to hope that other Red Bull drivers fail or leave the organization. I can't see there being any interest from other teams.

 

[Siamese Dream]

f***ing finally

Glad they made the correct decision

 

[Khelandros]

INEOS buys into F1 champion Mercedes, Team Principal Toto Wolff signs three-year extension with team - TSN.ca

This clears the way for ya boy George.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Hamilton extension likely coming shortly and we can put a wrap on this offseason nice and early.

 

[Siamese Dream]

Just gonna throw this in here.

Missed this when you first posted this otherwise would have replied sooner:

 

[Siamese Dream]

In other news the W Series has named 18 drivers, with 2 more to be added later

W Series announces 18 drivers for 2020 season | W Series

I'd expect Chadwick to walk this again but regardless, I'll be rooting for my favourites on Instagram Fabienne Wohlwend and Sabre Cook

 

[Paris in Flames]

Now I'm kinda wondering. Let's say Aston Martin proceeds with the status quo and goes into the next season with Perez and Stroll.

What do we think Red Bull would have done? Kept Albon? Vettel? Hulkenberg?

 

[JoVel]

Now I'm kinda wondering. Let's say Aston Martin proceeds with the status quo and goes into the next season with Perez and Stroll.

What do we think Red Bull would have done? Kept Albon? Vettel? Hulkenberg?

Probably would've done the most Red Bull thing ever and promote Tsunoda straight to the main team.

In all seriousness I don't think Vettel back to RB would've done much good for anyone. Would've been the same situation as with Charles, just a different colored car. Who knows though, that could've been the only available seat for Vettel in that situation and he never was interested in taking a year off. Probably between Hulkenberg and Albon though.

 

[Khelandros]

What the W series really needs,

 

[Siamese Dream]

Probably would've done the most Red Bull thing ever and promote Tsunoda straight to the main team.

In all seriousness I don't think Vettel back to RB would've done much good for anyone. Would've been the same situation as with Charles, just a different colored car. Who knows though, that could've been the only available seat for Vettel in that situation and he never was interested in taking a year off. Probably between Hulkenberg and Albon though.

I don't think Vettel would have been too unrealistic a proposition. He still seems to have a really good relationship with Horner and co.

Before Haas announced Mazepin I think I said the most logical situation would have been Perez to Haas for the money/sponsorship reasons and Hulk to Red Bull. That's what I would've liked to have seen.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Probably would've done the most Red Bull thing ever and promote Tsunoda straight to the main team.

In all seriousness I don't think Vettel back to RB would've done much good for anyone. Would've been the same situation as with Charles, just a different colored car. Who knows though, that could've been the only available seat for Vettel in that situation and he never was interested in taking a year off. Probably between Hulkenberg and Albon though.

I think Verstappen would've vetoed Vettel anyway.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

btw, Daniel Ricciardo IS now the active leader in GP Starts; after Hamilton's COVID issue.

 

[JoVel]

For those who put any value into rumors based on social media bios, Mazepin has deleted Haas from his Twitter and Instagram bios, while Fittipaldi has added Haas to his.....

 

[Khelandros]

#Thoughts and Prayers #Blessings
F1 news 2020, Lewis Hamilton, COVID-19, weight loss, Instagram, Mercedes, new contract, 2021 driver line up

Father Of Controversial Haas F1 Driver Nikita Mazepin Still Trying To Sue F1 Team That Didn't Get Sold To Him

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

F1 Legend Alex Zanardi shaking hands after 5 brain operations

 

[Paris in Flames]

For those who put any value into rumors based on social media bios, Mazepin has deleted Haas from his Twitter and Instagram bios, while Fittipaldi has added Haas to his.....

There's also somebody (that F1 Reddit swears has inside info) saying that Mazepin had indeed been fired. It just hasn't been announced yet.

I, of course, don't believe it.

 

[Siamese Dream]

I think if they were going to fire him they'd have done it by now

 

[MXD]

.. What I wouldn't understand in all this is why would they keep Fittipaldi?

 

[Paris in Flames]

.. What I wouldn't understand in all this is why would they keep Fittipaldi?

Nobody left out there that comes with big sponsor dollars is there?

Maybe they'd be hiring the cheapest driver possible if they can't bring in a pay driver.

Though...Sirotkin has financial backing doesn't he? Russian for a Russian swap!

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

.. What I wouldn't understand in all this is why would they keep Fittipaldi?

Pietro also wants a mix of disciplines besides F1.....

 

[MXD]

Nobody left out there that comes with big sponsor dollars is there?

Maybe they'd be hiring the cheapest driver possible if they can't bring in a pay driver.

Though...Sirotkin has financial backing doesn't he? Russian for a Russian swap!

Pietro also wants a mix of disciplines besides F1.....

Fittipaldi wasn't even the best Haas reserve driver last season, and while it made sense to not disrupt Deletraz' F2 season in late 2020, that argument obviously doesn't hold water anymore.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Fittipaldi wasn't even the best Haas reserve driver last season, and while it made sense to not disrupt Deletraz' F2 season in late 2020, that argument obviously doesn't hold water anymore.

season's over anyway.... and Haas likely knew Mick Schumacher was filling at least 1 seat.....Magnusson went to Ganassi's Cadillac program in IMSA