Formula 1

[Pleng]

A 30 second time penalty for a potentially illegal car? That seems extremely lenient.

Good to see Williams score a point, though.

 

[Alexander1970]

A 30 second time penalty for a potentially illegal car? That seems extremely lenient.

Good to see Williams score a point, though.

Williams: 1 point.

And why to the driver and not to the team ? LeClerc also get no penalty for his "drive out".Oh wait,yes he CAN NOT see a car is coming from the Left.
And Hamilton ? Ok,personal I like his "independent" driving on him and it is ok to "punish" him (they "must" after Canada...),but this Rules on the Hockenheim Track on this conditions ? Then ALL drivers in the LAST turn has to got an penalty,because they "left the track with all 4 Wheels".

We have the THIRD interesting and entertaining Race in a row.

 

[Alexander1970]

So similar to our human society:

 

[Pleng]

@alexander1970

As you're clearly pretty keen on F1 and I don't think it'd be much of a chore to you, would you mind adding in WDC and WCC standings/points listings in your race reports?

 

[Alexander1970]

@alexander1970

As you're clearly pretty keen on F1 and I don't think it'd be much of a chore to you, would you mind adding in WDC and WCC standings/points listings in your race reports?

Hello.

Of course,thank you for reminding me.
(in case that Hamilton + Mercedes dominates this year, I have forgotten to include it....shame on me. )

Thank you.




Formula 1 World Championship 2019

Drivers:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 225
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 184
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 162
4. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 141
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 120
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 55
7. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 48
8. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 27
9. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 25
10. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 22
11. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 22
12. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 18
13. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 18
14. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 17
15. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 15
16. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 13
17. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 8
18. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1
19. Robert Kubica POL Williams 1
20. George Russell GBR Williams 0


Constructors:

1. Mercedes 409
2. Ferrari 261
3. Red Bull 217
4. McLaren 70
5. Toro Rosso 42
6. Renault 39
7. Racing Point 31
8. Haas 26
9. Alfa Romeo 26
10. Williams 1

Standings after 11 from 21 Races.

NEXT RACE:

04.08.2019 - Grand Prix of Hungary in Budapest

 

[Alexander1970]

Grand Prix of Hungary 2019



First Free Parctice:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:17,233
2. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull + 0,165
3. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 0,166
4. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 0,449
5. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 0,709
6. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 0,955
7. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1,184
8. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 1,298
9. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1,469
10. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1,554
11. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1,661
12. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 1,740
13. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1,749
14. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 1,990
15. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 2,092
16. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 2,255
17. George Russell GBR Williams 2,416
18. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 2,489
19. Robert Kubica POL Williams 3,089
20. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes No Time



Second Free Pracitce:

1. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1:17,854
2. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull + 0,055
3. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 0,141
4. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 0,330
5. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 0,743
6. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 0,828
7. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 0,998
8. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1,038
9. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1,055
10. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1,103
11. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 1,295
12. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1,324
13. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 1,400
14. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1,544
15. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1,867
16. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 1,920
17. George Russell GBR Williams 2,035
18. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 2,547
19. Robert Kubica POL Williams 2,585
20. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso No Time

 

[Alexander1970]

Third Free Practice:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:16,084
2. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull +0,013
3. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 0,082
4. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 0,271
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 0,308
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 0,600
7. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 0,690
8. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1,132
9. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1,133
10. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1,146
11. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 1,209
12. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 1,348
13. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1,583
14. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1,586
15. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1,845
16. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1,878
17. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 1,940
18. George Russell GBR Williams 1,988
19. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 2,450
20. Robert Kubica POL Williams 2,625

 

[zxr750j]

Really loved the race last week, i'm from The Netherlands so obviously like to see Verstappen ending in a high place. I'm hoping LeClerc will get his act together and wishing Ocon will get a seat again!

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Now be quiet, I'm watching the qualification!!!

 

[Alexander1970]

Really loved the race last week, i'm from The Netherlands so obviously like to see Verstappen ending in a high place. I'm hoping LeClerc will get his act together and wishing Ocon will get a seat again!

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Now be quiet, I'm watching the qualification!!!

Congratulations,Max did it.

And also a fantastic Job from George Russell.


Starting Grid:

1. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes
3. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes
4. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull
7. Lando Norris GBR McLaren
8. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren
9. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo
10. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas
11. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault
12. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso
13. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso
14. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo
15. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas
16. George Russell GBR Williams
17. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point
18. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault
19. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point
20. Robert Kubica POL Williams

 

[zxr750j]

Deserved win...

 

[Alexander1970]

Grand Prix of Hungary

Final Standings after 70 Laps (306,630 km):

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:35:03,796

2. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull + 17,796

3. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 1:01,433
4. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 1:05,250
5. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 1 Runde
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 1 Runde
7. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 1 Runde
8. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 1 Runde
9. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 1 Runde
10. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 1 Runde
11. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 1 Runde
12. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 1 Runde
13. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 1 Runde
14. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 1 Runde
15. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 2 Runden
16. George Russell GBR Williams 2 Runden
17. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 2 Runden
18. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 2 Runden
19. Robert Kubica POL Williams 3 Runden

Out: Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas)

Fastest Lap: Verstappen 1:17,103 (69.)



Driver Championship:

1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 250
2. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 188
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 181
4. Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 156
5. Charles Leclerc MCO Ferrari 132
6. Pierre Gasly FRA Red Bull 63
7. Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren 58
8. Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo 31
9. Daniil Kwjat RUS Toro Rosso 27
10. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 24
11. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 22
12. Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point 18
13. Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas 18
14. Nico Hülkenberg GER Renault 17
15. Alexander Albon THA Toro Rosso 16
16. Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point 13
17. Romain Grosjean FRA Haas 8
18. Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo 1
19. Robert Kubica POL Williams 1
20. George Russell GBR Williams 0

Constructors Championship:

1. Mercedes 438
2. Ferrari 288
3. Red Bull 244
4. McLaren 82
5. Toro Rosso 43
6. Renault 39
7. Alfa Romeo 32
8. Racing Point 31
9. Haas 26
10. Williams 1

 

[Alexander1970]

SUMMER "Holidays" until 29.August 2019

See you in SPA - Belgium.

 

[Alexander1970]

To Compare from 2018 after the Hungarian Grand Prix:


Driver’s Championship Points:

1 Lewis Hamilton GBR MERCEDES 213
2 Sebastian Vettel GER FERRARI 189
3 Kimi Räikkönen FIN FERRARI 146
4 Valtteri Bottas FIN MERCEDES 132
5 Daniel Ricciardo AUS RED BULL RACING TAG HEUER 118
6 Max Verstappen NED RED BULL RACING TAG HEUER 105
7 Nico Hulkenberg GER RENAULT 52
8 Kevin Magnussen DEN HAAS FERRARI 45
9 Fernando Alonso ESP MCLAREN RENAULT 44
10 Sergio Perez MEX FORCE INDIA MERCEDES 30
11 Carlos Sainz ESP RENAULT 30
12 Esteban Ocon FRA FORCE INDIA MERCEDES 29
13 Pierre Gasly FRA SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO HONDA 26
14 Romain Grosjean FRA HAAS FERRARI 21
15 Charles Leclerc MON SAUBER FERRARI 13
16 Stoffel Vandoorne BEL MCLAREN RENAULT 8
17 Marcus Ericsson SWE SAUBER FERRARI 5
18 Lance Stroll CAN WILLIAMS MERCEDES 4
19 Brendon Hartley NZL SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO HONDA 2
20 Sergey Sirotkin RUS WILLIAMS MERCEDES 0

Constructor’s Championship Points:

1 MERCEDES 345
2 FERRARI 335
3 RED BULL RACING TAG HEUER 223
4 RENAULT 82
5 HAAS FERRARI 66
6 FORCE INDIA MERCEDES 59
7 MCLAREN RENAULT 52
8 SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO HONDA 28
9 SAUBER FERRARI 18
10 WILLIAMS MERCEDES 4

 

[Alexander1970]

Valtteri Bottas admits: I need a "Plan B"

August is traditionally the heyday of the "Silly Season" in Formula 1, and this is no different in 2019. Since it has definitely become clear that Max Verstappen will also be racing for Red Bull in 2020, the most intriguing question on the transfer market is who will team mate Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. As of today, only two candidates remain in the race: Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon.

Former Mercedes World Champion Nico Rosberg dropped on the 'RTL' broadcast on Hungary weekend that his information strongly suggests a promotion of test rider Ocon. One comment he now reiterates on his YouTube channel: "I think Ocon will probably get it - he's a huge talent for the future."

Although Bottas has been driving a "really good season" so far, the two driving mistakes at Hockenheim and in Budapest are "just what he did not need right now, and I tend to believe that this is the end of his racing career at Mercedes The last two races have been really difficult for him. "

"I think they'll put Ocon in the car, but I think they have not decided yet, I tend to look a little bit on Ocon, let's see," says Rosberg. Correct is his assessment that the decision has not yet fallen. At least that's what team boss Toto Wolff claims. Hungary was "totally bad" for Bottas: "An absolute epidemic race!"

https://www.formel1.de/news/news/2019-08-05/valtteri-bottas-gibt-zu-ich-brauche-einen-plan-b
(german page)

Bottas urges a quick decision
Still no security for 2020, although the decision was actually announced no later than July 20, brings Bottas in the dust. Because if he does not get the Mercedes cockpit, he has to look elsewhere for a job in Formula 1. But while he waits for Mercedes, other options could be shattered.

Insofar as it would be negligent in his view, he would rely solely on the card Mercedes. Ocon is a reminder of how quickly an established driver without a cockpit can stand. Therefore, Bottas openly admits: "If you are in my situation and want to continue to drive Formula One, of course, you need a plan B."

He is nervous "not really," assures the 29-year-old - but at the same time he admits that he would like to have clarity. It was "certainly not easy", on the one hand, to take risks in order to prove oneself, but on the other hand to increase the probability of errors like in Hockenheim or Budapest.

 

[Alexander1970]

Red Bull performs internal driver exchange

The Austrian-British Formula 1 racing team Aston Martin Red Bull Racing announced a driver change on Monday: According to the summer break, the Thai Alexander Albon will be teammate of the Dutchman Max Verstappen in the one-man team of Dietrich Mateschitz. Frenchman Pierre Gasly returns to sister team Toro Rosso.

For the 23 -year-old Gasly is the career at Red Bull after only twelve races for the time being to end. In the season so far the Frenchman could not keep up with team-mate Verstappen in any way. While the Dutchman has already recorded two wins (Spielberg, Hockenheim) and three podiums and collected 181 championship points, the Frenchman currently holds only 63 points. Moreover, the Frenchman was behind Verstappen in every qualifying session.

"Red Bull is in a unique position to have four talented Formula 1 drivers under contract, which can be exchanged between Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso. The team will use the next nine races to assess Alex's performance and then make an informed decision on who will ride alongside Max in 2020, "was the explanation for the change.

Albon convinces with speed and maturity

Formula 1 rookie Albon, who had come after a second place in last year's Formula 2 in the premier class, however, convinced in the defeated Toro Rosso. Born in England, the 23-year-old Thai impressed the scene with his speed and maturity. Especially with sixth place in Germany - his first wet race in Formula 1 - Albon drew attention to himself.

In the World Cup classification Albon is with 15 points in 15th place. His Russian team-mate Daniil Kwjat, who had already been "demoted" by Red Bull in May 2016, is ninth with 27 points. "Everyone at Red Bull is looking forward to welcoming Alex to the team and supporting him during the next phase of his career," said the team. The next race is the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on 1 September.
https://sport.orf.at/stories/3052176/

 

[Pleng]

Yea. Red Bull are in a very interesting position. They already know how Kvyat looks in a Red Bull, they know how Gasley looks and, by the end of the season, they'll also know how Alboon looks.

Vital data when assessing who to have in the car next year when they must fancy themselves as contenders for the WCC.

 

[Alexander1970]

Formula 1 "Holiday" fun:

Like Father and Son.

 

[Alexander1970]

Formula 1 calendar 2020: Barcelona extends contract

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will also be part of the Formula One calendar 2020. Liberty Media and the promoter of the racetrack agreed on a contract extension for the Spanish Grand Prix. Thus, the traditional circuit turned away from the feared after the return of Zandvoort loss of the event.

"We are delighted that the Spanish Grand Prix will be in the Formula One calendar in 2020 as well," said Liberty Media CEO Chase Carey. The course has been an integral part of the premier class since 1991 and is also home to the 2016 pre-season test drives.

With the resignation Fernando Alonsos lost the Grand Prix in Spain this season, however, his great commercial draft horse, which also caused uncertainty. The new contract is apparently limited to the upcoming season.

"We will continue our discussions in the coming months and see if we can continue to build this relationship," announces Carey. The enforcement of the deal is not least due to the region of Catalonia, which made itself strong for the event.

https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/...r-2020-barcelona-spanien-verlaengert-vertrag/
(german site)

 

[Alexander1970]

The future of Valtteri Bottas is clarified according to several media reports. Mercedes has decided to go with the Finn in another year. The decision could be announced at the weekend in Spa-Francorchamps, which ends the summer break.

The question of whether Mercedes should continue with Bottas or promote the young Frenchman Esteban Ocon, is currently arguably the loudest rumor from the pit lane. Media reports, especially from Finland and France, agree that Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff decided in principle for Bottas.

Ocon is said to be housed with another team. Renault is considered the most likely option for the 22-year-olds, as an alternative, but also called Haas.
Teammate involved in decision

Rumors say World Cup leader Hamilton has lobbied for the whereabouts of Bottas. "We make our choice solely in the interest of the team, but since Lewis has been with us for a long time, I gave him our shortlist and asked for his opinion," Wolff had revealed to the Italian "Gazzetta dello Sport". According to Wolff Hamilton replied that both candidates would earn the place.

Another factor is that a decision against Bottas would complicate the second half of the season within the team. The willingness of the Finn to support Hamilton in the race for the world title would then be in doubt. "This is something we include, but not the main aspect," said Wolff, who was not expected to announce a date for the announcement of the Mercedes decision. "We've talked too much with the press anyway."
WM as a clear matter

Hamilton leads the world championship after twelve out of 21 races. The Briton is 62 points ahead of Bottas and 69 ahead of the Dutch Verstappen. Nothing is decided yet, but if the 34-year-old maintains his pace and the competitors can not gain, the end of October / beginning of November in the US or even in Mexico will be so far.

https://sport.orf.at/stories/3052738/
(german site)

 

[Alexander1970]

Ocon 2020 at Renault, Hulkenberg out

The surprise in the Formula 1 paddock of Spa was limited, but now it is official: Esteban Ocon drives from the 2020 season for Renault. After Mercedes had announced Valtteri Bottas' contract extension for another season, it was only a matter of time before Renault followed suit.

Ocon actually squinted at the Mercedes cockpit, waiting for a season as a test and reserve driver on the Silver Arrow. But because of the renewed contract renewal of Bottas again no space is free, the Frenchman must move on.
Ocon is looking forward to Renault Place

"I'm very proud to become a Renault driver," says Ocon. "I grew up in Enstone, started Lotus there in 2010, then moved on to Lotus, so I'm very attached to the team and everyone who works there, and it's me who opened the doors for me at this level of motorsport."

Actually, Ocon should have been parked in 2019 for a season at Renault, but team boss Cyril Abiteboul had an almost signed contract burst because Daniel Ricciardo decided surprisingly to switch from Red Bull to Renault.

"In his Formula 1 career, Esteban has experienced the highs and lows of the sport, and has fully understood every opportunity," said team boss Cyril Abiteboul. "He has shown that he can score points, that he is very professional on and off the track, and his recent experience as a reserve driver with the current world champions will be very valuable to our team."

His new contract with Renault includes, so it says in the official release, two years. For him it is also a return - in 2016 he was a replacement driver there. Whether the Renault partnership represents the final end of Ocons Mercedes relationship, however, is not confirmed.

Official Formula-1-Race Calendar 2020

15.03. Australia Melbourne
22.03. Bahrain Sakhir
05.04. Vietnam Hanoi NEW
19.04. China Schanghai
03.05. Netherlands Zandvoort NEW
10.05. Spain Barcelona
24.05. Monaco Monaco
07.06. Aserbaidschan Baku
14.06. Canada Montreal
28.06. France Le Castellet
05.07. Austria Spielberg
19.07. Great Britain Silverstone
02.08. Hungary Budapest
30.08. Belgium Spa
06.09. Italy Monza
20.09. Singapur Singapur
27.09. Russia Sotschi
11.10. Japan Suzuka
25.10. USA Austin
01.11. Mexiko Mexiko-City
15.11. Brazil Sao Paulo
29.11. Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

No surprise,Germany is out.

https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/formel1