Hang in there... only 23 days till Spa :)

Gotta think this will be a Merc track. Hoping that Ferrari will debut some of those new parts they tested at the young driver test.

We were competitive here last year so I have my fingers crossed

 

This is the longest 23 days in the history of humanity...

 

'Expansion of the universe (and time?) I take it....

 

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/131243/mclaren-reveals-plan-for-f1-race-in-woking

McLaren has launched a light-hearted plan for a Formula 1 grand prix on the streets of its home town of Woking.

With the F1 season in the middle of its summer break, McLaren has joked that its "absurdly ambitious plan" would enable Woking "to join the ranks of Monaco and Singapore as one of Formula 1's most glamorous and iconic race locations".

The plan includes an 18-turn track of just over three miles - named the Woking International Circuit.

McLaren technology group chief operating officer Jonathan Neale said: "Why not bring Formula 1 to the streets of Woking?

"Obviously, aside from the huge social and financial commitment needed to set up the infrastructure, re-profile roads, re-lay Tarmac, fit miles of Armco, build grandstands, pay for race-hosting fees and gain approval and sign-off from the FIA, we don't see any barriers to our vision."

McLaren added that the projected top speed on the circuit would be 195mph, stating that this would be "for the frontrunning cars".

McLaren executive director Zak Brown said the plan evoked memories of Mika Hakkinen's run through the town to celebrate his first world championship in 1998.

"It was Mika who first 'raced' a Formula 1 McLaren around the streets of Woking, way back in 1998," he said.

"That event lit a spark that started a fire that turned into a dream that we converted into an idea: to host a round of the Formula 1 world championship on our doorstep, in Woking.

"Our engineers, our mechanics, our strategists have all actually driven this track.

"In fact, they've lived it; which actually gives them a head-start over the rest of the field.

"They know every bump on the track, every ripple in the Tarmac, every useable rush-hour rat-run, every decent takeaway restaurant within a five-mile radius of the start-line.

"That's the sort of advantage you can't buy..."

The proposed circuit layout "takes full advantage of the market town's winding streets and fast multi-carriageways" and passes two of McLaren's former factory locations.

McLaren's plan also includes ideas such as basing the paddock on floatable pontoons anchored along the Woking-Basingstoke canal, and having journalists work from wifi hotspots in local cafes, restaurants and shopping centres instead of a media centre.

 

yup^^^^^ this is what the proposed track might look like....^^^^
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They need all the help they can get

 

I hope he does it every time....... if ferrari won't get the title this year, be nice to see bottles complete the job of pressing the boot heel down on Elton's bull**** and squishing it for good

 

Horner - F1 will end up with V6 twin turbos after 2020

 

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/131280/toro-rossohonda-talks-collapse

Talks between Toro Rosso and Honda regarding a Formula 1 engine supply deal for 2018 have collapsed.

Honda is keen to take on a second F1 team, after its agreement with Sauber was cancelled, as it feels the extra data gathered would help development with McLaren.

Talks have been ongoing for several weeks, even though Toro Rosso already has a deal with Renault in place for next year.

But it is believed the two parties could not come to an arrangement regarding the financial aspects of the deal.

 

McLaren is f'd. That was their only out to get the Honda out of their car.

 

Yes, they truly are.

McLaren may have to wait the next formula in 2021, to have an other engine supplier.

It better be good this time !!!

 

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/131295/red-bull-can-now-outscore-ferrari--horner

Ok Christian we see you in Spa very very soon!

Red Bull can aim to outscore Ferrari in the remainder of the 2017 Formula 1 season, believes team principal Christian Horner.

Though Red Bull began the year hoping to capitalise on F1's major regulation changes and return to title contention, it was distinctly third-best behind Mercedes and Ferrari over the opening grands prix.

It has trimmed its performance deficit since then, but trails Mercedes by 173 points and Ferrari by 134 with nine of the season's 20 races left to run.

While Horner admitted those are insurmountable gaps, he hopes Red Bull can "at least" keep pace with Ferrari from this point on.

"From a championship point of view, I think the gap between us and the Mercedes and the Ferraris is too big to haul back," he said.

"But I would like to at least outscore Ferrari, certainly in the second half of the year.

"And if we can get into a situation to challenge for podiums and the higher places on the podium a couple of races between now and the end of the year, that is a realistic and aggressive target for us."

 

Horner reminds me of Coultard in some ways

 

I take it that's a compliment.

 

My spirits are lifted.... today NBC started to advertise next week's race at Spa

 

You been snoozin'. I noticed it a week ago.

 

Love your signature disclaimer )

 

It's Spa weeeeeeeek!!

 

'Off by three hours for me (can't seem to set it) but what the hey.....? F1 Countdown for every Formula 1 Race in 2017

 

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/131336/f1-could-introduce-a-driverless-safety-car

Formula 1 could adopt a driverless safety car in the future as part of an effort to promote autonomous technology, the FIA has revealed.

Motorsport's governing body is determined to ensure that drivers remain a key element of F1's attraction, but have discussed how it could promote driverless cars through other elements of a grand prix weekend.

Marcin Budkowski, the head of the FIA's F1 technical department, has suggested that a driverless safety car would be a good way of proving automotive advances without detracting from the show.

 

Haas' machines on Brembo's again - Both Haas cars back to Brembo brakes | PlanetF1 : PlanetF1

 

Todt as FIA President has been the worst thing that could happen.

 

Hahahaha

It doesn't rain, it pours !!!

Do you still think he is going to bring back atmo V12 in 2021 ??

 

Twin Turbo 1 litre V4 with hybrid and Warp drive