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Linzer

·Jun 19, 2022

dsio

He’s still an absolute beast, I don’t see him going anywhere any time soon when he’s still that good.

I hope for a podium finish for him. It’s soo good to see him up front again!

 

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Evitzee

·Jun 19, 2022

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

·Jun 19, 2022·Ash @ ΩF

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.

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

 

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MtV

·Jun 19, 2022

dsio

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

·Jun 19, 2022·Spam Risk

Big question is Russell going pass Hamilton in a straight fight?

 

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MRC

·Jun 19, 2022

I hope Mercedes had some champagne cooling in the fridge, they deserved it today.

Off to Silverstone.....

 

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Evitzee

·Jun 19, 2022

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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Scarecrow Boat

·Jun 19, 2022

 

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vbrad26

·Jun 22, 2022

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

 

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riimar

·Jun 22, 2022

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

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."

Edited: Jun 22, 2022

 

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vbrad26

·Jun 22, 2022

I always understood that to be JUST VW. Not everything else under the umbrella as well.

 

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bitterspeak

·Jun 22, 2022

vbrad26

I always understood that to be JUST VW. Not everything else under the umbrella as well.

It’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.

riimar

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

·Jun 22, 2022·Spam Risk

Porsche is building a twin turbo V8 for its LMDh car.

 

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Martin_J_N

·Jun 22, 2022

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.

 

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dsio

·Jun 22, 2022·Ash @ ΩF

B bitterspeak

It’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.

It’s worth noting that Porsche is also investing heavily in synthetic fuels, not just for new cars but finding ways to keep old cars running on them for decades to come as their head of heritage has a key KPI or ensuring the vast majority of the 911 / 356 fleet remains drivable in perpetuity. Even if they do transition to fully electric soon, it’s likely they’ll be keeping 1 million or so old petrol cars on the road for decades and decades.

 

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bombaywalla

·Jun 23, 2022

riimar

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."

so, why is this bad? i am confused.
according to me, this is very good & the way we need to proceed.....

 

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tnt9

·Jun 30, 2022

so, we are expecting rain. I just hope not to much so we can enjoy race.

 

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MRC

·Jun 30, 2022

tnt9

so, we are expecting rain. I just hope not to much so we can enjoy race.

 

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tnt9

·Jun 30, 2022

hahaha, check my google search from 30min ago...

 

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MRC

·Jun 30, 2022

tnt9

hahaha, check my google search from 30min ago...

I do not see a date there, but it looks like Saturday's forecast to me.