Administrators Marc 12,915 Posted December 14, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 14, 2020 And so another season draws to a close. 1st up, Australian GP in March - some sort of travel bubble is still in the plan apparently. Tickets are being advertised but not yet sold, so who knows what crowds may be in attendance. What are you most looking forward to in this coming transitional season? Ric at McLaren will be great to see and I'm sure Norris will learn a lot from Daniel. Hopefully Ferrari will find some pace, Red Bull (Aston Martin) will continue their late season pace, and Merc will just damn slow down! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wasabijim 711 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 what happening at Renault now? did i (briefly) read right that the team is changing its branding or something? Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,915 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted December 14, 2020 Yep Renault becomes Alpine. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.renault-alpine-f1-team-2021.7eY84dCU9MythQjcYG8T45.html Link to post Share on other sites
wasabijim 711 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I'm so out of the loop - > Alonso > budget caps Link to post Share on other sites
agelessgoodguy 491 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Gees Marc your fast out of the blocks starting this thread before the end of the year, beat me by 3 weeks HaHa. But then you do own the site too..... I agree with your summary and yes the most interesting initially will be Dan's new team/car/ presence. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurDent 2,947 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 23 hours ago, Marc said: What are you most looking forward to in this coming transitional season? The Australian GP going ahead and with spectators would be a good start to the year. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,915 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted December 15, 2020 Indeed - I've got an invite/ticket for a corporate box riding on it!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rmpfyf Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Man this was full tears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVJ2ROZdzSY Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rmpfyf Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 This and consider Tsunoda - was in karts 5 years ago. This kid could be very interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
Peter-C 422 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 It’s official, Perez to Red Bull... too good to be out of a seat. https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/sergio-perez-red-bull-racing-2021 Hope he gives Max a run for his money. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
agelessgoodguy 491 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 19/12/2020 at 3:58 PM, Peter-C said: It’s official, Perez to Red Bull... too good to be out of a seat. it just had to happen, good luck to him. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Sir Lewis 👍🙏 well deserved !! Link to post Share on other sites
Powerslave 51 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 It’l be great to see Dan in a Big Mac, even better if the team everyone wanted him to be in, Ferrari, are behind him. I just gotta say this years Aussie F1 cancellation pissed me off so much. To see Hamilton say stuff like 'Why are we here' in Australia? Contributing to the event being shutdown, then seeing him later on in the year racing in F1 whilst still recovering from the virus totally pissed me off! They never needed to cancel the event like they did. Link to post Share on other sites
agelessgoodguy 491 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 And so they have settled on November the 21st for our next GP in Melbourne now, it'll mean we miss out on seeing the new cars for the season starter and by then the world Champ could be nearly decided & #1 manufacturer too. Officials say........... "The operation of the four-day Grand Prix event at Albert Park will be subject to prevailing public health conditions and advice from the Chief Health Officer, with infection prevention and control at the centre of all decisions," the media release said. "Quarantine and other aspects of the Grand Prix will be considered in due course." Link to post Share on other sites
Powerslave 51 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I have total faith Covid restrictions and Fear will be less coming out of Melbourne's Winter than currently with next to No Cases at all NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!! 🤬 Link to post Share on other sites
agelessgoodguy 491 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 The updated 2021 F1 race calendar now looks as follows: 28 March – Bahrain (Sakhir) 18 April - Italy (Imola*) 2 May - TBC 9 May – Spain (Barcelona) 23 May – Monaco (Monaco) 6 June – Azerbaijan (Baku) 13 June – Canada (Montreal) 27 June – France (Le Castellet) 4 July – Austria (Spielberg) 18 July – United Kingdom (Silverstone) 1 August – Hungary (Budapest) 29 August – Belgium (Spa) 5 September – Netherlands (Zandvoort) 12 September – Italy (Monza) 26 September – Russia (Sochi) 3 October – Singapore (Singapore) 10 October – Japan (Suzuka) 24 October – USA (Austin) 31 October – Mexico (Mexico City) 7 November – Brazil (Sao Paulo) 21 November - Australia (Melbourne*) 5 December - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah**) 12 December - Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) *Revisions to calendar are subject to World Motor Sport Council approval **Subject to circuit homologation Link to post Share on other sites
mattd2308 448 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Just watched a McLaren you tube clip of Danny Ric being fitted out for his seat. Just the start people, get in!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) F1 based question..... Kayo users. I have been using Foxtel for three years and back and forth with negotiations to keep it “affordable “....looking for alternative as it’s gone up again! Question is....can I watch the Skysports replays of pre race and post race stuff like The F1 Show....and The Notebook , on Kayo ? Edited February 13 by Mr 57 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,915 Posted February 13 Author Administrators Share Posted February 13 Yes, from memory that's all there following each race. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wasabijim 711 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 21/01/2021 at 1:20 PM, agelessgoodguy said: The updated 2021 F1 race calendar now looks as follows: 28 March – Bahrain (Sakhir) 18 April - Italy (Imola*) 2 May - TBC 9 May – Spain (Barcelona) 23 May – Monaco (Monaco) 6 June – Azerbaijan (Baku) 13 June – Canada (Montreal) 27 June – France (Le Castellet) 4 July – Austria (Spielberg) 18 July – United Kingdom (Silverstone) 1 August – Hungary (Budapest) 29 August – Belgium (Spa) 5 September – Netherlands (Zandvoort) 12 September – Italy (Monza) 26 September – Russia (Sochi) 3 October – Singapore (Singapore) 10 October – Japan (Suzuka) 24 October – USA (Austin) 31 October – Mexico (Mexico City) 7 November – Brazil (Sao Paulo) 21 November - Australia (Melbourne*) 5 December - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah**) 12 December - Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) *Revisions to calendar are subject to World Motor Sport Council approval **Subject to circuit homologation might just be me and not following the series in earnest for some time, but that looks like a lot of racing. is this a typical year's schedule these days? Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurDent 2,947 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 11 hours ago, wasabijim said: might just be me and not following the series in earnest for some time, but that looks like a lot of racing. is this a typical year's schedule these days? It's only two more than in 2019 but the trend is more events = more money 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
Satanica 1,646 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 17 hours ago, wasabijim said: might just be me and not following the series in earnest for some time, but that looks like a lot of racing. is this a typical year's schedule these days? 6 hours ago, ArthurDent said: It's only two more than in 2019 but the trend is more events = more money 😉 Considering what I have to pay for a FOXTEL HD Sports subscription each month I'll take as many races as I can get! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Satanica said: Considering what I have to pay for a FOXTEL HD Sports subscription each month I'll take as many races as I can get! How true is that statement ! It’s just ridiculous what you have to pay now. Not any longer,....switching to Kayo with Chromecast. Link to post Share on other sites
Satanica 1,646 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Just now, Mr 57 said: How true is that statement ! It’s just ridiculous what you have to pay now. Not any longer,....switching to Kayo with Chromecast. I tried but the KAYO quality compared to UHD FOXTEL on my UHD TV just doesn't compare. I really wanted it to as I was offered KAYO at just $15 a month for 12 months as a Telstra customer. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) I hear ya....just as a side issue, not that my tv does allow such things, but Chromecast Ultra does 4K .... and the dang thing , with remote only cost $99 😀 Edited February 19 by Mr 57 Link to post Share on other sites
Satanica 1,646 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Just now, Mr 57 said: I hear ya....just as a side issue, not that my tv does allow such things, but Chromecast Ultra does 4K .... Yeah it's a great little device but KAYO does not support 4K. KAYO supports up to 1080 HD and even then I think the bit rate is lower than FOXTEL satellite. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Satanica said: Yeah it's a great little device but KAYO does not support 4K. And there lays the rub....we learn something every day, ....did not know that 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rmpfyf Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 18 hours ago, Satanica said: Yeah it's a great little device but KAYO does not support 4K. KAYO supports up to 1080 HD and even then I think the bit rate is lower than FOXTEL satellite. S*** mate you had to say this, I'd just gotten ecstatic with a 1080 Chromecast Ultra on Kayo. Now I'm miserable with a sharp case of FOMO. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,915 Posted February 20 Author Administrators Share Posted February 20 I watch the F1's Sky broadcast on ATV via Kayo on a 120" screen. I have no issues with the PQ whatsoever. It's not like I'm watching a movie and need uber video and audio quality. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Satanica 1,646 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) On 20/02/2021 at 10:51 AM, rmpfyf said: S*** mate you had to say this, I'd just gotten ecstatic with a 1080 Chromecast Ultra on Kayo. Now I'm miserable with a sharp case of FOMO. Hey, you can get better deals after a while with FOXTEL. From memory I'm down to about $43 a month. Obviously more money but for me it's worth it. Edited March 26 by Satanica Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rmpfyf Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Satanica said: Hey, you can get better deals after a while with FOXTEL. From memory I'm down to about $43 a month. Obviously more money but for me it's worth it. That's actually not as bad as I remember it being. Cheers, I'll check that out. Link to post Share on other sites
Satanica 1,646 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 The old man got me this awesome shirt for Christmas. 😎 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 14 hours ago, Satanica said: Hey, you can get better deals after a while with FOXTEL. From memory I'm down to about $43 a month. Obviously more money but for me it's worth it. It starts out pretty good, ...$39 per month for HD sports. Then $49....now they want $79.....see ya,...hello Kayo. Having said that though, returning at $50 or less per month is a possibility after I have disconnected for 30 days 🤦♀️....go figure! Link to post Share on other sites
Satanica 1,646 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) On 21/02/2021 at 9:29 AM, Mr 57 said: It starts out pretty good, ...$39 per month for HD sports. Then $49....now they want $79.....see ya,...hello Kayo. Having said that though, returning at $50 or less per month is a possibility after I have disconnected for 30 days 🤦♀️....go figure! Yeah, I feel after $50 a month the value proposition starts to go down. I'm NOT trying to poo-poo Kayo but I quit Foxtel about a month ago and then straight away signed up to Kayo for a tiny $15 a month fee for 12 months (Telstra customer offer). But from either my 4K OLED or pseudo 4K projector it looked like a cartoon compared to Ultra HD Foxtel. So I rang them back 3 hours later and thankfully they could easily cancel my cancellation and offered $43.50 a month for 6 months with a bunch of free movies (not that I'll watch them). The guy said just call back after 6 months and you're likely to keep getting a similar deal again. True story. Edited February 22 by Satanica Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Quote Yay...”.F1 Drive to survive “ returns on March 19th. Love it ! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Stop Press.....news story over on F1 .com... Kimi excited about 2021 season ....how would you know? 🤣😂 Gotta love Kimi ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
agelessgoodguy 491 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Bahrain practice sessions start on the 12th so only a week to go for some action at last.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 57 624 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, agelessgoodguy said: Bahrain practice sessions start on the 12th so only a week to go for some action at last.... If I could paste the Gif of Kermit flailing his arms about in unbridled excitement.....that’s how I feel 🤣😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites
agelessgoodguy 491 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Lets see how well young Schumacher gores now good luck to him and of course his Dad Michael. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,915 Posted March 12 Author Administrators Share Posted March 12 Anyone know a way to stream Sky Sports testing coverage from Australia? My initial methods have all failed. Link to post Share on other sites
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