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Evitzee
·Some of the grid positions were the result of the weather, Sunday is supposed to be mostly sunny with a 19 C temp. Expect things to settle down and revert to what we've previously seen.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFSome of the grid positions were the result of the weather, Sunday is supposed to be mostly sunny with a 19 C temp. Expect things to settle down and revert to what we've previously seen.
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MtV
·There’s also one Ferrari at the back, and Perez way back after that qualifying so there’s a chance at least for Fernando to do well, the Alpine is very quick in a straight line which will make it hard to catch even with DRS on this track
Yup. I think Max will be dreading the first corner - it’s not like Fernando has anything to loose.
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskBig question is Russell going pass Hamilton in a straight fight?
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MRC
·I hope Mercedes had some champagne cooling in the fridge, they deserved it today.
Off to Silverstone.....
Off to Silverstone.....
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Evitzee
·MB did well today, finally. Maybe they've sorted things out. Never thought Alonso was ever going to get near a podium finish.
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vbrad26
·Not SUPER new news, but a little more confirmation perhaps in the whole Audi/Porsche thing...
https://www.grandprix.com/news/sauber-audi-hiding-2026-f1-buyout.html
https://www.grandprix.com/news/sauber-audi-hiding-2026-f1-buyout.html
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riimar
·Not SUPER new news, but a little more confirmation perhaps in the whole Audi/Porsche thing...
https://www.grandprix.com/news/sauber-audi-hiding-2026-f1-buyout.html
Why you may ask?
Quote from VW in 2019..
"Volkswagen will end its factory support of all programmes using internal combustion engines after implementing a motorsport strategy focused on electric mobility."
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vbrad26
·I always understood that to be JUST VW. Not everything else under the umbrella as well.
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bitterspeak
·I always understood that to be JUST VW. Not everything else under the umbrella as well.
I really hope this will not happen, EVER.
Why you may ask?
Quote from VW in 2019..
"Volkswagen will end its factory support of all programmes using internal combustion engines after implementing a motorsport strategy focused on electric mobility."
Given the context, I think “internal combustion engine” is specifically referring to “petrol/gasoline ICEs” that produces greenhouse gas emissions.
In the past couple of years, biofuels and hydrogen technology have become a big player in the future of fuels and this gives them the option when looking beyond electric engines. Because let’s face it, electric engines are great for road cars but are boring in motor sports (eg. Formula E). Porsche has already announced that they’re developing synthetic fuels for their lineup of cars (source).
There’s little detail about the 2026 F1 engine formula but rumors are that Audi/VW participated in the engine discussions. This tells me that if they’re committed to joining the F1 grid, the engine technology will benefit VAGs road cars while holding to their mission of a 0 emission standards.
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskPorsche is building a twin turbo V8 for its LMDh car.
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Martin_J_N
·I can’t find the article but will keep looking but I read somewhere that Audi/Porsche are interested in F1 if the direction F1 takes is towards further reducing emissions and how the new technology can used in road cars. They see F1 as a way of designing, testing and implementing new engine technology.
But I am pleased that there is new blood coming into F1 and with luck it will help shake things up.
But I am pleased that there is new blood coming into F1 and with luck it will help shake things up.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFIt’s everything under their VW umbrella (Ducati will eventually leave MotoGP as well). It’s a strategic rolling withdrawal to lessen the impact of all VAG teams leaving their respective sport.
Given the context, I think “internal combustion engine” is specifically referring to “petrol/gasoline ICEs” that produces greenhouse gas emissions.
In the past couple of years, biofuels and hydrogen technology have become a big player in the future of fuels and this gives them the option when looking beyond electric engines. Because let’s face it, electric engines are great for road cars but are boring in motor sports (eg. Formula E). Porsche has already announced that they’re developing synthetic fuels for their lineup of cars (source).
There’s little detail about the 2026 F1 engine formula but rumors are that Audi/VW participated in the engine discussions. This tells me that if they’re committed to joining the F1 grid, the engine technology will benefit VAGs road cars while holding to their mission of a 0 emission standards.
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bombaywalla
·I really hope this will not happen, EVER.
Why you may ask?
Quote from VW in 2019..
"Volkswagen will end its factory support of all programmes using internal combustion engines after implementing a motorsport strategy focused on electric mobility."
according to me, this is very good & the way we need to proceed.....
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tnt9
·so, we are expecting rain. I just hope not to much so we can enjoy race.
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tnt9
·hahaha, check my google search from 30min ago...
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