Alright when was that again.....?

[dud]

F1 decided that the general doping ban on Russia applies to F1 as well. Russia can't compete in F1.

Nontheless the Russia driver is allowed to run and the GP in Sochi goes forward.

Whatever all that means...

Mazepin forced to compete under neutral flag after Russia ban

Haas Formula 1 rookie Nikita Mazepin will be forced to race under a neutral flag this and next season following

www.motorsportweek.com

 

[UMC 22]

So they ban everything Russian except the Russian Grand Prix... the one thing that really benefits Russia and brings in lots of money and prestige. Another fine example of an adequate penalty which is going to make a huge difference.

Not.

 

[michelforest]

Indeed, I've discover oval racing with the old papyrus nascar games. it's intense and running with the pack at high speed is a real challenge requiring constant focus. It's like a F1 starting but all the way to the end, quiet insane.

I understand why a driver wouldn't wish to race on ovals. Terrible crashes occured in these races (incredible alessandro zanardi being the example coming to my mind). It's not something to take not seriously. We all have pur limits. Grosjean having given a chance to survive a huge a serious crash may not want to test his good muck another time. When life gives you a signal just listen to her.

All true, plus Grosjean is 34(?) and has raced on road courses all of his life. The learning curve would be huge and it would be too dangerous. After seeing pictures of his hands after Bahrein, I understand why he's sticking to road courses.

 

[Jan Larsen]

^Exactly. They ban the use of the Russian flag and words Russia and Russian. They may also use the acronym RAF, which stands for ‘Russian Automobile Federation’, and they can still use the colours of the Russian flag.

Drivers will be permitted to call themselves a “neutral athlete from Russia” or be listed as “Russia. Neutral athlete” and use the word “Russia” on any clothing so long as it is given equal prominence to “neutral athlete”.

Source motorsport.com

Its so dumb a ruling that I'm struggling to express just how dumb it is.

 

[AndrewBo]

RAF ? Well, not a good choice--->

Was a Terrorist group in germany

Red Army Faction - Wikipedia

 

[GP20]

I think referring to Grosjean as an "F1 outcast" is a little inappropriate. He was never rejected from the sport or ostracised from it - which is what an outcast is - as he spent 10 years in the sport.

He was the spokesperson of the F1 drivers. How can you think he was a paria?

People here should really check datas before opening their mouth.

By the way it's time for me to move to Indycar. Gasly is in jail in Alpha Taury and Leclerc will be sacrified in profit of Schumi's son. Politic is still killing F1.

 

[Appie Kuipers]

I think, he means (Though I'm wrong, very often) national pride. We feel for our fellow Briton, as the Dutch feel for Max. When it comes to Lewis (I spelled it right today) though, he's a bit marmite, splits us right down the middle.

Note to self. Too slow, as ever old fart...

That’s it, and then I ‘am crossing the line??

 

[RasmusP]

Maybe Hamilton just wants a veto against people like Mazepin and his stupid instagram video.
He's not afraid of competition (if it's not as aggressive as 2016...) and simply wants a nice guy or a bro as a teammate.
He might be envious for the bromance of Lando & Carlos

 

[Ronaldoz87]

Just no, I'm not really calling someone goat for driving the fastest and best drivable car all day long. Its more like cruising, then actually competitive racing.

 

[Sasha Jednak]

Just saw it now, only 8 time champion signed 1 year deal with Merc. Congrats all.

 

[Paul Glover]

Being a one year deal puts an end to the Veto in the contract rumour at least.

 

[PegaMixel]

The ammount of Verstappen-fanboyism in this thread, that has LITERALLY nothing to do with MV, is just insane.

I love MV as the driver he is, but this growing Verstappen-ultra-followship is getting to a point where its just nothing but annoying.

F1 is not JUST MV.
Not every F1 news has to be MV related.
And not every contract hast MV listed in it, i'm sure.

So lets just relax and enjoy the sport we love.
Be a fan, not a blind-following fanboy

 

[Jim Layee]

From Motorsport.com

" Wolff also rubbished any talk of Hamilton demanding a driver veto in his contract to avoid being partnered with another superstar driver like Max Verstappen. "

 

[David Brannigan]

You know you're reaching when you start calling Hunt and Mansell better drivers

MOD Edit: Insult removed ToS !

One race at those years made legends more than winning 2008 championship.

 

[ToroRossoRulez]

One race at those years made legends more than winning 2008 championship.

Ah, I see, it's a case of MUH H-PATTERN. Real racing is when people die when they crash! Bring back the old days! Racing is soft nowadays. He says whilst his only driving experience is a Peugeot 106

 

[Mitja Bonca]

For me Stefan Bellof. What a shame he couldn't prove his potential in F1. But he did else where.

 

[Terry Rock]

Nobody on the planet can make that distinction.
They couldn't make it during the Schumacher era ...and they sure can't make it here either.
Are they both the most winning drivers? Undoubtedly and without question.... YES.
The changes in cars...the dynamic nature of how the cars in each era behaved, the tires, the HP, the torque implementation, heck! even the tracks used. Those all play a role in race outcomes and levels of difficulty.
It is impossible to say who the greatest driver is.
If you put them all in a spec car, it still would be impossible, since no two cars handle exactly alike.

 

[Antony Snook]

RAF ? Well, not a good choice--->

Was a Terrorist group in germany

Red Army Faction - Wikipedia

RAF is Royal Air Force of England.

 

[Jan Larsen]

Plus a lot of other things, but the forum filter keeps me from posting them...

 

[Lawndart]

This looks like confirmation ACC will get a big title update prior to the season starting? I imagine all those drivers will be using their own avatar and cars too.