Formule 1

[Ries]

Telegraaf is voorlopig nog de enige bron inderdaad.. ze hadden denk ik gelezen dat er vrijdag iets zou worden aangekondigd en het artikel alvast klaargezet, en per ongeluk online gezet

[Rappa]

Andere doen inderdaad nog wat voorzichtiger: Red Bull expected to announce Perez as Verstappen’s team mate for 2021

[Baukereg]

Autosport.com meldt het ook, dus ik geloof er in.

Mooi. Liever iemand die Max het vuur aan de schenen legt dan iemand die op anderhalve seconde rijdt.

[Eerendil]

https://www.speedweek.com/formel1/ne...gio-Perez.html

Zij zouden het moeten weten toch?

[Rappa]

Perez to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2021, as Albon becomes reserve driver

2020 has served up one final big driver market move, with the news that Sergio Perez will replace Alex Albon as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull team mate in 2021. Albon, whose position had been under consideration for some time, will step back to become the team’s reserve driver.

Having lost his drive at Aston Martin (nee Racing Point) to Sebastian Vettel earlier in the year, it looked like Perez might have to spend 2021 on the side-lines, even after his spectacular maiden win in Sakhir.

But in a move that will likely cause more celebrations in the streets in Perez’s native Mexico, Red Bull have opted to snap up the services of the 30-year-old, as they bid to take the fight to Mercedes next year in machinery that will be largely similar to that used in 2020.

Perez has proved himself one of F1’s fastest and most consistent performers during his 10-year stint in Grand Prix racing, scoring 10 podiums and one victory, despite never enjoying truly front-running equipment.

A former Ferrari academy driver, Perez’s career has taken him from Sauber to McLaren to Force India/Racing Point across 191 starts. The fourth place he achieved in this year’s drivers’ standings represents his best ever placing and was achieved despite missing two races due to contracting Covid-19.

[Ries]

Nu officieel, wat mij betreft verdiend
Om één of andere reden had ik niet zoveel met hem tot begin dit jaar.. Misschien door het jarenlange drama rondom team, de 'pay driver' argumentatie, en een beetje een achtergrondrol die hij had, en daarna nog de rel rondom zijn besmetting. Maar dit jaar heeft hij echt een goede en leuke indruk gemaakt en duidelijk laten zien waarom je zo iemand als hem eigenlijk onterecht weg zou sturen om plaats te maken voor een grote naam (die dit jaar toch echt tegenviel) of de zoon van de baas. Goed voor hem

[One_Eight_Se7en]

1 jaar?

[Ries]

Ja, Perez één jaar trouwens.

[DjDark]

Ja, Perez één jaar trouwens.

Briljant! Kan ook net zo goed Misinterpreted on boards heten.

[Rappa]

[One_Eight_Se7en]

Is dat nou die docu? Of ander item?

[DjDark]

Is dat nou die docu? Of ander item?

Ander item. Dit is een ongeveer 3 kwartier durend interview met Olaf, Jack en Max om de tafel over Max zijn 2020 seizoen en bevindingen.

[DjDark]

Benieuwd hoe dit gaat worden over een jaar.

[Rappa]

Renault announce shock departure of F1 team boss Abiteboul ahead of Alpine rebrand

Renault have announced F1 Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul is leaving the company, ahead of the team’s relaunch as Alpine for this year.

A long time Renault employee, Abiteboul has been in sole charge of the F1 team since 2017, but is now leaving the company altogether, following a shake-up by new CEO Luca de Meo, who joined from SEAT last year.

Laurent Rossi, the Director of Strategy and Business Development of Groupe Renault, is taking over the new CEO of Alpine, which will also see him assume control of the F1 team, and report to De Meo.

“I would like to thank the Groupe Renault for having trusted me for many years, particularly with the relaunch and reconstruction of the team since 2016,” said Abiteboul.

“The solid foundations of the racing team and the entities in France and England built over these years, the strategic evolution of the sport towards a more economically sustainable model, and more recently the Alpine project which provides a renewed sense of meaning and dynamism, all point to a very fine trajectory.



“I would like to thank Luca de Meo for involving me in the construction of the Alpine Business Unit and I wish the new structure every success.”

De Meo added: “I would like to warmly thank Cyril for his tireless involvement, which notably led the Renault F1 Team from the penultimate place in 2016 to the podiums last season.

“His remarkable work in F1 since 2007 allows us to look to the future, with a strong team and the new Alpine F1 Team identity to conquer the podiums this year.”

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Renault have not been able to reproduce the title-winning success they enjoyed in the mid-2000s since rejoining F1 as a full constructor in 2016, though they did finally make it back on to the podium in 2020 with three top three finishes between Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon.

Fernando Alonso is rejoining the Enstone-based outfit for this season, replacing Ricciardo, who moves to McLaren, as Renault swap their name and yellow colours for Alpine and blue, red and white of the French flag.

[DjDark]

Good riddence.

[Slowghost]

Abiteboulshit Abitebexit.

[Rappa]

F1 Schedule 2021 – Bahrain to host season opener as Australia moves later in calendar and Imola returns

Formula 1 has revealed a revised calendar for the 2021 season. The F1 schedule retains a record 23 races, but the 2021 season will now start a week later with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, with the Australian Grand Prix moving later in the year.

Due to the ongoing travel restrictions in place the 2021 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place on its planned date, with Imola returning to the F1 calendar in that slot. Discussions with the promoter and authorities in China are ongoing, with the potential to reschedule the race later in the season if possible.

The TBC race in the calendar will be announced in due course and will take place on the new date of 2nd May.

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



In 2020, F1 became the first truly international sport to restart following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the experience gained and safety measures established last year hold F1 in good stead for 2021, the ongoing situation regarding Covid-19 has meant it is not feasible to begin the season in Melbourne.

The good news, however, is that the Australian Grand Prix will now take place from the 18th – 21st November following an agreement between Formula 1 and the Australian authorities that shows the importance of the race in Australia to Formula 1 and their partners in Melbourne.

As stated previously, Formula 1 expects fans to return to the grandstands and the exclusive Paddock Club for the 2021 season.

“It has been a busy start to the year at Formula 1 and we are pleased to confirm that the number of races planned for the season remains unchanged,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.

“The global pandemic has not yet allowed life to return to normal, but we showed in 2020 that we can race safely as the first international sport to return and we have the experience and plans in place to deliver on our season.

“It is great news that we have already been able to agree a rescheduled date for the Australian Grand Prix in November and are continuing to work with our Chinese colleagues to find a solution to race there in 2021 if something changes.

“We are very excited to announce that Imola will return for the 2021 season and know our fans will be looking forward to the return of Formula 1 after the winter break and our revised season opener in Bahrain. Obviously, the virus situation remains fluid, but we have the experience from last season with all our partners and promoters to adapt accordingly and safely in 2021.”

[Baukereg]

The good news, however, is that the Australian Grand Prix will now take place from the 18th – 21st November

Helemaal geen Australian GP, dat zou pas echt goed nieuws zijn.

[Fenix]

Helemaal geen Australian GP, dat zou pas echt goed nieuws zijn.

Graag inruilen voor Hockenheim in het najaar

[Rappa]