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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 10, 2018 20:00:42 GMT -5
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Post by JSPorts on Oct 10, 2018 21:57:54 GMT -5
I'm certainly in support if it's a new race on the calendar. I don't like them replacing existing events.
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Post by Maverick18 on Oct 10, 2018 23:56:03 GMT -5
I'm certainly in support if it's a new race on the calendar. I don't like them replacing existing events. Didn’t Malaysia say that they were done with F1 by 2020?
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 11, 2018 11:29:17 GMT -5
I'm certainly in support if it's a new race on the calendar. I don't like them replacing existing events. Didn’t Malaysia say that they were done with F1 by 2020? Your a year too late they pulled their contract last year. No Malaysian Grand Prix this year. Declining ticket sales it is too bad Sepang was a wonderful circuit.
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 11, 2018 12:01:43 GMT -5
I'm certainly in support if it's a new race on the calendar. I don't like them replacing existing events. Neither do I but it is Liberty's show now. This race is is the first of many changes to the calendar over the next few years. Germany only got saved for next year because Mercedes was willing to pay for it. Belgium is under threat for 2020. Azerbaijan got the tourist bump they wanted 2019 might be their last year. I could go on and on almost every Grand Prix including Monaco is in trouble. Canada is the safest our contract runs though 2029. The problem is Bernie is not in charge anymore so the race promoters and track owners are going after Liberty to renegotiate their contracts for a lower fee or a new contract at a discount. Liberty is turning around and saying no we will not renegotiate or give you a discount and if you don't want to pay we will take our business to the half dozen or so cities that want street circuits.
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Post by JSPorts on Oct 11, 2018 23:05:07 GMT -5
That seems a little ridiculous by both parties. Liberty has to understand why the tracks are doing this, but the promoters don't need to try to take advantage of the new ownership group. I just hope we don't lose the U.S. Grand Prix again, and if Monaco got dumped, that would be diabolical.
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 11, 2018 23:48:31 GMT -5
That seems a little ridiculous by both parties. Liberty has to understand why the tracks are doing this, but the promoters don't need to try to take advantage of the new ownership group. I just hope we don't lose the U.S. Grand Prix again, and if Monaco got dumped, that would be diabolical. US should be fine Liberty Media is a Colorado based group that actually wants at least 2 preferably 3 races in US. Long Beach decided to stick with IndyCar, Chicago said no, and No one wants in Miami wants a Grand Prix. Las Vegas is very interested too. Austin is good through 2021 and is looking for an extension. As for Monaco it is a case of they want to build new land on the left side of the tunnel it will take years to build. When it is complete Monaco’s layout will probably change and become longer.
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 12, 2018 8:14:16 GMT -5
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Post by 18fan on Oct 12, 2018 11:59:16 GMT -5
It's good for Russell that he was able to get a ride for 2019 so he doesn't have to get shipped off to Super Formula after winning F2. I think Mercedes future lineup will be Russell and Ocon.
As for the other seats still available, Perez and Stroll seems likely for Force India, or whatever they will be called. I have no idea who the heck is going to be in the other Toro Rosso.
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 15, 2018 19:22:38 GMT -5
It's good for Russell that he was able to get a ride for 2019 so he doesn't have to get shipped off to Super Formula after winning F2. I think Mercedes future lineup will be Russell and Ocon. As for the other seats still available, Perez and Stroll seems likely for Force India, or whatever they will be called. I have no idea who the heck is going to be in the other Toro Rosso. I’m hearing Ocon or Kubica for the final Williams seat. Sirotkin is talking to Toro Rosso. Wehrlein is another strong possibility for Toro Rosso. Albion from F2 is also being considered.
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Post by xxplode on Oct 15, 2018 19:35:22 GMT -5
I think Albon is a talented driver, but considering he's already signed to Nissan in Formula E next year, I don't see him getting the Toro Rosso drive. But considering the team said they were talking to as many as 10 drivers, who knows with Toro Rosso?
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 15, 2018 20:13:14 GMT -5
I think Albon is a talented driver, but considering he's already signed to Nissan in Formula E next year, I don't see him getting the Toro Rosso drive. But considering the team said they were talking to as many as 10 drivers, who knows with Toro Rosso? Oh yes sorry forgot. He was being considered a few weeks ago though.
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Post by JSPorts on Oct 16, 2018 7:57:40 GMT -5
I'm glad Formula E has become a place where drivers want to drive and can have legitimate careers. I don't even really see it as 2nd-tier, but more like 1.5-tier.
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Post by Canadianfan on Oct 16, 2018 14:37:42 GMT -5
I think Albon is a talented driver, but considering he's already signed to Nissan in Formula E next year, I don't see him getting the Toro Rosso drive. But considering the team said they were talking to as many as 10 drivers, who knows with Toro Rosso?
Helmut Marko is negotiating with Nissan for the release of Albon.
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Post by JSPorts on Oct 16, 2018 15:32:00 GMT -5
At least they can get a potential prospect for Red Bull in one of their cars next year. I know I was harsh on them for signing Kvyat again, but this could rectify some of that.
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