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Post by chrisb on May 12, 2020 18:53:34 GMT
As mentioned previously out of the cockpit I have a great deal of time for Seb, less so in the cockpit and I wonder was he a one horse trick, I would like to think not - and now inevitably the motor racing journals will go into overdrive with specualtion, will Seb retire, who will get the seat at Ferrari, I am aware Peter Windsor is pushing for Mick son of Schumacher to take that seat and that would be interesting and probably a good idea
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Post by charleselan on May 13, 2020 10:36:43 GMT
Personally from what i have seen I do not think that Schumacher Jnr is good enough to occupy that second seat at Ferrari. His first season in F2 (I believe that to be the secondary category these days) wasn't exactly "Stellar" to use Martin Brundle's fav' expression.
I think Charles would destroy him, full stop.
As I write this I bet "The Tef" and his manager are offering to drive for nothing, as I seem to recall Ayrton did with Williams at one time.
Some rumours have Sainz Jnr going to the Scuderia and Sebastian joining McLaren. Not a good move for Carlos, he should stick with Woking as the relationship is brilliant there on all counts, and that is hugely important. Sebastian may well quit F1, the signs are there for all to see. Is he done with racing, no I do not think so.
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Post by mikael on May 13, 2020 15:03:49 GMT
A really nice documentary of the first World Championship race, the 1950 British Grand Prix, as discussed now on the MSM homepage (and found by following a link therefrom). In colour and with original commentary - but unfortunately without sound recording, and thus void of motor/engine sounds. Still, it gives a good impression of the atmosphere then, seventy years ago.
Probably a bit misplaced here - but in lack of 2020 racing, then ...
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Post by Carl on May 13, 2020 18:39:46 GMT
A really nice documentary of the first World Championship race, the 1950 British Grand Prix, as discussed now on the MSM homepage (and found by following a link therefrom). In colour and with original commentary - but unfortunately without sound recording, and thus void of motor/engine sounds. Still, it gives a good impression of the atmosphere then, seventy years ago.
Probably a bit misplaced here - but in lack of 2020 racing, then ...
Mikael, A very interesting newsreel type documentary! The winds that made Silverstone a good military airfield are in full force and I like the small yellow signs provided by Dunlop indicating corner name and direction, although there's little to recommend the music soundtrack 
-Carl
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Post by charleselan on May 13, 2020 19:19:41 GMT
A very good film Mikael and one that is so very typically British of that period right down to the voice over and the over indulgent homage to the British Royal Family. The dress style of that period is clearly depicted and remained much the same throughout that decade and into the 1960's. However the influence of "Rock & Roll" in the 50's meant that the young began to see things a bit differently, notably the Teddy Boys and then came the 60's where the youth really began to make an impact.
I am certain there is another film available of this first ever British Grand Prix at Silverstone and that does have a sound track which features the engine noise rather than the yet again typically British hoorah music that is so annoying. Jolly good old chap and all that stuff!
Lovely paddock footage however and amazing to think that Dinky Toys produced nearly all the cars from that race, including getting the name of the Lago Talbots incorrect.
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Post by chrisb on May 13, 2020 19:19:56 GMT
brilliant Mikael and for me good stuff like this wouldn't be misplaced anywhere
Intersting JC, I don't even think Teflonso has been mentioned, but you never know do you?
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Post by René on May 31, 2020 16:57:46 GMT
And what about Williams guys? The team is up for sale so it's not unthinkable this historic name will eventually disappear from the grid. Even if the new owners continue under the Williams name it will not be the same. Such a shame but finishing last all the time is just not sustainable. You could see it coming but very sad. I wonder what F1 will be like in five years time as the whole concept seems unsustainable the way it is now...  |
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Post by mikael on May 31, 2020 19:38:28 GMT
And what about Williams guys? The team is up for sale so it's not unthinkable this historic name will eventually disappear from the grid. Even if the new owners continue under the Williams name it will not be the same. Such a shame but finishing last all the time is just not sustainable. You could see it coming but very sad. I wonder what F1 will be like in five years time as the whole concept seems unsustainable the way it is now...
As the manufacturers move - one by one - to Formula E, F1 may continue to exist in a down-scaled version, kept afloat by limited-sized specialist companies (like, say, in the '70's). Then, some years hence, when Formula E becomes significantly faster (which it probably does at some point), the interest in what-used-to-be-F1 will fade away. That's how I imagine it ...
But it could - perhaps - also be that the hybrid solution continues to be the best solution for road cars for years to come - if there's no `break-through' in battery technology. It's certainly not guaranteed that something like that will happen in the next many years. Then F1 might continue happily along this hybrid-solution-path as well - and Formula E would be a blind alley - a `mistake'.
It could go one way or the other ...
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Post by charleselan on Jun 1, 2020 13:44:44 GMT
In some ways it is unfortunate that race teams are not like football clubs or similar, and that the name remains sustainable. Back in times gone by one could not have countenanced F1 being without Lotus; Tyrrell or Brabham, and then consider Maserati; Vanwall; BRM or Cooper. It is the way it is, in the sport we follow.
Mikael is probably correct in that F1 and "E" will merge, or an variation will come into being. It would be wonderful to think that an alternative championship could also emerge with naturally aspirated engines that could in itself tick a lot of boxes.
Consider for one moment that the horse was once a means of everyday transport, and that has long since ceased to be however we still have the so called "Sport Of Kings".
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Post by robmarsh on Jun 2, 2020 8:08:07 GMT
In some ways it is unfortunate that race teams are not like football clubs or similar, and that the name remains sustainable. Back in times gone by one could not have countenanced F1 being without Lotus; Tyrrell or Brabham, and then consider Maserati; Vanwall; BRM or Cooper. It is the way it is, in the sport we follow. Mikael is probably correct in that F1 and "E" will merge, or an variation will come into being. It would be wonderful to think that an alternative championship could also emerge with naturally aspirated engines that could in itself tick a lot of boxes. Consider for one moment that the horse was once a means of everyday transport, and that has long since ceased to be however we still have the so called "Sport Of Kings". Your last sentence brings hope Charles. I think after Ferrari, McLaren is the oldest team that have raced continuously since they started in 1966. One has to admire Ferrari for keeping going as long as they have. |
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Post by robmarsh on Jun 5, 2020 10:41:48 GMT
The Duplicitous Chinese. I think the Chinese, and for that matter the WHO, have a lot to answer for regarding the severity of the Coronavirus pandemic and related deaths and destruction of the world economy. I think they are lying through their teeth about when and how the virus came to be. Just look at the the three dates below.
12 February China announces the postponement of the Chinese GP. Shanghai is 800 kms away from Wuhan which has been in lockdown for a while and no cases have been reported in Shanghai anyway.
14 March the organisers of the Australian GP cancel the race due to Covid 19 the day before the race. A member of the McLaren team tests positive. Woking is many miles away from Wuhan.
19 April the day the Chinese GP is due to take place, 67 days after the Chinese postponed their GP. How did they know so much in advance and yet the rest of the world appeared ignorant to the danger?
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Post by Carl on Jun 5, 2020 22:57:44 GMT
The Duplicitous Chinese. I think the Chinese, and for that matter the WHO, have a lot to answer for regarding the severity of the Coronavirus pandemic and related deaths and destruction of the world economy. I think they are lying through their teeth about when and how the virus came to be. Just look at the the three dates below. 12 February China announces the postponement of the Chinese GP. Shanghai is 800 kms away from Wuhan which has been in lockdown for a while and no cases have been reported in Shanghai anyway. 14 March the organisers of the Australian GP cancel the race due to Covid 19 the day before the race. A member of the McLaren team tests positive. Woking is many miles away from Wuhan. 19 April the day the Chinese GP is due to take place, 67 days after the Chinese postponed their GP. How did they know so much in advance and yet the rest of the world appeared ignorant to the danger? The Chinese knew the danger and said nothing for weeks, even detaining the doctor in Wuhan who first sounded the alarm. China operates with a contempt learned during centuries of western colonialism and hides any weakness that could forestall its economic goals.
The World Health Organization is weak by design. Dependent on wealthy nations for its operating budget, it's been afraid to offend China by asserting scientific independence.
This pandemic is a perfect storm wherein all that could go wrong has gone wrong, including world leaders acting as stupidly as small children in a house fire hoping to hide from the flames in a closet. After a wave of authoritarianism, real wisdom is rare at the helm of the most powerful nations, instead narcissists whose delusions make them stupid, all part of the perfect storm.
"Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy night." -Bette Davis |
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Post by robmarsh on Jun 6, 2020 9:11:29 GMT
Carl, I remember hiding in the closet from the advancing flames of a bush fire when I was about four years old. After a minute or two, may have been shorter as a minute then was 16 times longer than one today, I realised I would rather see when the flames would actually get to me so I could run away rather than passively waiting to be roasted.
I haven't seen a world leader for years. They are an extremely rare commodity varying in levels of stupidity. One of the former minister's of health in Zimbabwe refused to believe in AIDS until he died from it. That must have been an "Oh Shit" moment of note.
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Post by charleselan on Jun 6, 2020 12:38:16 GMT
There are some exceptionally odious regimes around the world at this time and it would appear that this terrible Covid19 pandemic has brought many into the spotlight in a none to favourable look. I have to say that some of the countries who have tackled this in a very strong and impressive manner have been lead by women, three of which have been outstanding in my opinion.
Three of the worst have been populist morons with brain cells the size of a gnats testicle, and I will leave it at that.
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Post by René on Jun 6, 2020 13:38:40 GMT
Well spoken gentlemen. The thought of emigrating to New Zealand becomes more and more appealing.
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