2021 F1 onwards

M5Rick · 12-29-2019, 06:30 PM

Don't know about hi-speed Daytona but I wouldn't mind taking my M for a spin round this fine track..reasons to be cheerful are many and looks much safer that the crowded Nordschleife.

racerbruce · 12-29-2019, 06:32 PM

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To go round it..www.circuitsofthepast.nl It's in good condition and well maintained.

My eyes have been opened....never knew such incredible history and video was available; the Circuits of the Past is awesome! Thank you for posting.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-29-2019, 06:38 PM

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Great pic!!!

"1934"

///M Power-Belgium · 12-29-2019, 06:45 PM

Ken Block was there as well...

racerbruce · 12-29-2019, 06:54 PM

OK....
M Power Belgium and M5theonlyone....you MUST start a new thread entitled Circuits of the Past (or Motorsport Remembered or something like that)....re-post the great info to-date; it's going to be lost in the 2021 F1 thread we've been posting in....I'm sure I"m not the only motorhead that would immerse in a deep-dive into motorsport history!

M5Rick · 12-30-2019, 04:46 AM

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Ken Block was there as well...

Ken wisely lashed the Focus to a support before that stand on top pose.

M5Rick · 12-30-2019, 04:48 AM

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OK....
M Power Belgium and M5theonlyone....you MUST start a new thread entitled Circuits of the Past (or Motorsport Remembered or something like that)....re-post the great info to-date; it's going to be lost in the 2021 F1 thread we've been posting in....I'm sure I"m not the only motorhead that would immerse in a deep-dive into motorsport history!

Why not continue it on here, just as good as starting a new one

racerbruce · 12-30-2019, 09:20 AM

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Why not continue it on here, just as good as starting a new one

Sure!

///M Power-Belgium · 12-30-2019, 12:08 PM

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Why not continue it on here, just as good as starting a new one

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Sure!

Banked turn onboard with....

M5Rick · 12-30-2019, 01:38 PM

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Banked turn onboard with....

Beut to watch Max at Honda's 'home' banked track giving it full whack right on the outside.
Another not so that old track that got my attention is the Clermont-Ferrand track also known as Circuit de Charade in the middle of France.
Chris Amon holds the lap record of 2min 53.9 set in a Matra MS120 back in '72 with 104mph average speed.

racerbruce · 12-31-2019, 10:48 AM

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Banked turn onboard with....

GREAT onboard footage; I was struck at how very smooth the racing surface is; the transition from banking to straights is the perfect angle(s); can you post info re this track? lap distance? degrees banking? location? any data on VER's lap times or top speed?

///M Power-Belgium · 12-31-2019, 11:08 AM

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GREAT onboard footage; I was struck at how very smooth the racing surface is; the transition from banking to straights is the perfect angle(s); can you post info re this track? lap distance? degrees banking? location? any data on VER's lap times or top speed?

It was on the Honda Test Facility in Tochigi (Japan) According MAX he topped 290kph (180mph)
Happy New Year !

M5Rick · 12-31-2019, 12:37 PM

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It was on the Honda Test Facility in Tochigi (Japan) According MAX he topped 290kph (180mph)
Happy New Year !

Happy New Year to everyone!! Lets hope it's a good one without the green people trying to ruin F1

///M Power-Belgium · 12-31-2019, 12:39 PM

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Happy New Year to everyone!! Lets hope it's a good one without the green people trying to ruin F1

"Happy New Year" my friend !

M5Rick · 12-31-2019, 12:41 PM

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"Happy New Year" my friend !

..and especially to you my Friend.

///M Power-Belgium · 01-01-2020, 01:20 PM

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..and especially to you my Friend.

M5Rick · 01-01-2020, 01:27 PM

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MAX World drivers Champion 2020 (but it won't be easy).

///M Power-Belgium · 01-01-2020, 01:43 PM

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MAX World drivers Champion 2020 (but it won't be easy).

The 2020 RB chassis is already outstanding . Everything will depend from the Honda power source .
A close battle with Merc would be awesome !

I don't expect miracles from Ferrari... But last season in 4-5 races they *had* a miracle

M5Rick · 01-01-2020, 02:11 PM

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The 2020 RB chassis is already outstanding . Everything will depend from the Honda power source .
A close battle with Merc would be awesome !

I don't expect miracles from Ferrari... But last season in 4-5 races they *had* a miracle

Yes..RBR's short announcement and indeed by it's sister team that Honda 'will' be supplying engines in 2021 wasn't exactly 100% sure footed and Honda have exited F1 over the years more than any other manufacturer.
Max's contract is up at the end of '20.There is some natter that Honda will supply only STR and RBR could be forced back to Renault pu's as Honda engine co. receives no rewards whatsoever from F1 like for instance Ferrari and Merc do as they are ''married'' to their engines.
In the worst case scenario Honda could be forced by FI to supply all or not compete though the thing that shines through all the time is Honda's love of F1.
If they win the championship and/or have more wins then the things that matter will have more ticks.

///M Power-Belgium · 01-02-2020, 07:38 PM

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My eyelids are closing now so I'll bid goodnight to you and everyone and we'll find some more great tracks of the past to drool over

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Sure!

Zandvoort F1 Circuit "1 januari 2020" Full circuit lap...

A full lap around the circuit on new years day when all renovation work stopped
Looks really good !

M5Rick · 01-03-2020, 04:43 AM

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Zandvoort F1 Circuit "1 januari 2020" Full circuit lap...

A full lap around the circuit on new years day when all renovation work stopped
Looks really good !

Taking shape nicely with some work to do at Arie Luyendijkbocht turn and the Hugenholtzbocht banking.It's interesting that the banking is based on solid earth base unlike the Linas-Montlhery banking which is held by concrete and steel beam supports.

madmax240 · 01-11-2020, 11:39 PM

there's again speculation that VET will be out after 2020, after being beaten by LEC and the reds not winning either WDC or WCC in 2020.
And to replace VET, they will poach BOT. Why? to destabilize Mercedes, to take a way the perfect "wingman" for LH.

and BOT will likely be slower than LEC, and be the perfect wingman there.

So with Ocon publicly not to partner Lewis, If (big if) LH continues in 2021, will they pickup their other rookie Russell? He might just get lucky.

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racerbruce Brigadier General 3881 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: 21 X3 & 13 335is E93 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	OK.... M Power Belgium and M5theonlyone....you MUST start a new thread entitled Circuits of the Past (or Motorsport Remembered or something like that)....re-post the great info to-date; it's going to be lost in the 2021 F1 thread we've been posting in....I'm sure I"m not the only motorhead that would immerse in a deep-dive into motorsport history! __________________ Racerbruce
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madmax240 Private First Class 93 Rep 137 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	there's again speculation that VET will be out after 2020, after being beaten by LEC and the reds not winning either WDC or WCC in 2020. And to replace VET, they will poach BOT. Why? to destabilize Mercedes, to take a way the perfect "wingman" for LH. and BOT will likely be slower than LEC, and be the perfect wingman there. So with Ocon publicly not to partner Lewis, If (big if) LH continues in 2021, will they pickup their other rookie Russell? He might just get lucky.
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