Australia, Monaco, France, Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Japan GP Cancelled

yco · 03-21-2020, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

It's also official that the Monaco GP will not be reschedule for later in the year. There will be no Monaco GP in 2020 which, personally, makes me sad. Despite how hard it is to pass, it was still one of my favorite races of the year.

https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/19/...-prix-in-2020/

yeah more likely because they didnt want F1 except that date.. shame..

apexit4 · 03-21-2020, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yco

yeah more likely because they didnt want F1 except that date.. shame..

If I remember correctly, they have exclusive access to that particular date to run the race. That date is usually Ascension Day weekend, which allows them to minimize disruption to traffic and business. So yeah, you're probably right on them not wanting to run the race on another weekend.

But the other issue is the considerable expense and time involved in building up the race circuit and taking it all back down. It's one of the same reasons why Australia won't be rescheduled this year either.

M5Rick · 03-22-2020, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

It's also official that the Monaco GP will not be reschedule for later in the year. There will be no Monaco GP in 2020 which, personally, makes me sad. Despite how hard it is to pass, it was still one of my favorite races of the year.

https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/19/...-prix-in-2020/

I like Monaco for it's close up and personal feel and the close proximity of the camera action.

apexit4 · 03-22-2020, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

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Originally Posted by apexit4

It's also official that the Monaco GP will not be reschedule for later in the year. There will be no Monaco GP in 2020 which, personally, makes me sad. Despite how hard it is to pass, it was still one of my favorite races of the year.

https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/19/...-prix-in-2020/

I like Monaco for it's close up and personal feel and the close proximity of the camera action.

Me too! I like the swimming pool complex in particular. The quick change of direction and how close they get to the barriers is just amazing.

I think the slow motion shots they show of the cars at Monaco do a great job of showing new viewers how precise the drivers are, lap after lap.

M5Rick · 03-22-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Me too! I like the swimming pool complex in particular. The quick change of direction and how close they get to the barriers is just amazing.

I think the slow motion shots they show of the cars at Monaco do a great job of showing new viewers how precise the drivers are, lap after lap.

What is it half an inch?from the barriers..Max,Lewis and Seb are actually skimming them ha

apexit4 · 03-22-2020, 11:52 AM

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What is it half an inch?from the barriers..Max,Lewis and Seb are actually skimming them ha

Indeed they are! I'm amazed that they can be that precise lap after lap!

I cant get the video to embed on the forum, but heres a shot of Seb just barely clipping the barrier in slow motion:
https://streamable.com/xqony

Here's one of Perez:
https://streamable.com/fw1ze

And I think this is closest I've seen someone get to the barrier without actually touching it!
https://gfycat.com/PertinentFelineIndiancow

And one of Button:

View post on imgur.com

And man, oh man, would I love to be this photographer!

View post on imgur.com

yco · 03-22-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Indeed they are! I'm amazed that they can be that precise lap after lap!

I cant get the video to embed on the forum, but heres a shot of Seb just barely clipping the barrier in slow motion:
https://streamable.com/xqony

Here's one of Perez:
https://streamable.com/fw1ze

And I think this is closest I've seen someone get to the barrier without actually touching it!
https://gfycat.com/PertinentFelineIndiancow

And one of Button:

View post on imgur.com

And man, oh man, would I love to be this photographer!

View post on imgur.com

and the same right side front wheel, Palmer's point of view..

M5Rick · 03-22-2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Indeed they are! I'm amazed that they can be that precise lap after lap!

I cant get the video to embed on the forum, but heres a shot of Seb just barely clipping the barrier in slow motion:
https://streamable.com/xqony

Here's one of Perez:
https://streamable.com/fw1ze

And I think this is closest I've seen someone get to the barrier without actually touching it!
https://gfycat.com/PertinentFelineIndiancow

And one of Button:

View post on imgur.com

And man, oh man, would I love to be this photographer!

View post on imgur.com

Wow that's even closer than a skim, moving the barrier even!

3798j · 03-22-2020, 02:21 PM

Add Ajerbaijan to the list...
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/b...delay/4772012/

yco · 03-22-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Add Ajerbaijan to the list...
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/b...delay/4772012/

We miss Formula 1..

apexit4 · 03-22-2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Add Ajerbaijan to the list...
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/b...delay/4772012/

Unfortunate, but I can't say it's surprising. Especially considering that they have to build up the circuit at a considerable expense of time and money. Postponing it now would save them some money. Then again, The Azerbaijan GP is a vanity GP so the expense wouldn't affect them as much as, say, Australia.

If the announcement is made on Monday, that would make the Canadian GP the first race. I have plans made to attend the race, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's postponed as well. They build up the circuit as well, just like Azerbaijan, so their fate will probably be known soon as well

apexit4 · 03-22-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by yco

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Add Ajerbaijan to the list...
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/b...delay/4772012/

We miss Formula 1..

We miss it indeed! That's a really cool montage too. Some of those clips remind me how much reliability of the cars used to play a factor in the outcome.

apexit4 · 03-23-2020, 08:09 AM

It's now official, the Azerbaijan GP is postponed:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...JtHft14eE.html

3798j · 03-23-2020, 08:44 AM

Read this morning Team Canada has pulled out the athletes for the Olympics (which starts at the end of July) because of the coronavirus. Talk is that the chance that Canada will let an event like Formula 1 go ahead is then doubtful.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-23-2020, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Read this morning Team Canada has pulled out the athletes for the Olympics (which starts at the end of July) because of the coronavirus. Talk is that the chance that Canada will let an event like Formula 1 go ahead is then doubtful.

The sports channels are looking like death ...They show old sport events

apexit4 · 03-23-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The sports channels are looking like death ...They show old sport events

Same here. F1 ran an E-Sports race this weekend as well. I tried watching a replay of it but quite after a few minutes. There were a few current and former F1 drivers, but it just wasnt the same.

On the plus side, F1 did air a replay of the 2016 Brazilian GP. That was quite nice but still not the same as watching a live race...

///M Power-Belgium · 03-23-2020, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Same here. F1 ran an E-Sports race this weekend as well. I tried watching a replay of it but quite after a few minutes. There were a few current and former F1 drivers, but it just wasnt the same.

On the plus side, F1 did air a replay of the 2016 Brazilian GP. That was quite nice but still not the same as watching a live race...

Indeed . All we can do is watching "Drive To Survive" ...

apexit4 · 03-23-2020, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Indeed . All we can do is watching "Drive To Survive" ...

Have you watched Season 2 yet? How are you liking it?

I only watched the first episode of season 1 and didnt bother to watch the rest. I think it was made well, but I dont think there was anything new in the episode that any die hard F1 fan already didnt know.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-23-2020, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Have you watched Season 2 yet? How are you liking it?

I only watched the first episode of season 1 and didnt bother to watch the rest. I think it was made well, but I dont think there was anything new in the episode that any die hard F1 fan already didnt know.

I only watched the trailers on Youtube . Actually not much ...
But I know a site where I can download everything for free .
So , next weekend I'm planning to download everything from Season 1 + 2
And I just saw on the site the latest episode is S02E10

apexit4 · 03-23-2020, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I only watched the trailers on Youtube . Actually not much ...
But I know a site where I can download everything for free .
So , next weekend I'm planning to download everything from Season 1 + 2
And I just saw on the site the latest episode is S02E10

Let me know how you like it when you get a chance to watch!

///M Power-Belgium · 03-23-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Let me know how you like it when you get a chance to watch!

OK mate !

Cheers ! And stay safe and healthy

M5Rick · 03-23-2020, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Indeed . All we can do is watching "Drive To Survive" ...

First time I seen that and the two seconds of Max pushing goo goo was worth it.
Getting Le Mans '66 DVD in Blu Ray on Saturday!

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