Spare Parts (F1 odds and ends)

I think that JV just says controversial stuff to get his name in the headlines. Seems it's the only way he can get press coverage!!!

 

hmm, controversial would've been to say Williams are doing a good job and can get out of the rut they've been in quickly

 

They are in the s**t big time . No doubt about it .

He’s still a grade A prick though .

 

They have a new rear wing which was to stop the aero stalling when they turned the wheels, so now it stalls the diffusers when the DRS gets closed instead.

 

It's an understandable problem. It's not like DRS has been around for years, how were they to know that this would happen, it's not like you need DRS regularly so would need to test it. Heck it's almost as rare as needing downforce when turning the wheels.

 

2 tier F1



P.s Mercedes fastest

 

Kevin continues to make friends up and down the paddock.

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137521/magnussen-likens-alonso-rants-to-neymar-antics

"Haas driver Kevin Magnussen has compared Formula 1 rival Fernando Alonso's radio complaints to the perceived play-acting over injuries of football star Neymar in the recent FIFA World Cup."

 

Ericsson stealing a living.

 

The lead of the championship has now changed 5 times this season. The last time this happened?

Schumacher and Villeneuve were the drivers.

 

What happened during their title fight, I can't remember?

 

JVs big mouth sucked MS car into his I think. Poor MS so misunderstood

 

Mick Schumacher qualified P1 on race 2 of the F3 weekend in Spa. He won race 3 from 7th on the grid in mixed conditions. Brilliant drive and another chapter in the Schumacher story.

 

Get well soon Niki .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/45053384

 

“Lauda cut short his holiday in Ibiza”

What an absolute legend. I know what he says is often marmite but you’ll be hard pressed to find a braver man up and down the paddock. He says a lot of truths about the sport when he isn’t on Merc PR duty.

 

And he'll smile for a picture even if he's busy.

 

Not sure what standard British F3 is these days, but could be worth watching to see if she gets noticed

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/45075665

Jamie Chadwick becomes first woman to win British Formula 3 race

 

Billy Monger out-shoey's Ricciardo by celebrating his 3rd place at Spa by drinking the champagne from his artificial leg.
https://www.driving.co.uk/video/billy-monger-celebrates-spa-podium-leggy-champagne-swig/

Personally though I'm keeping my eye on Jamie Caroline, as his dad (a junior british champion himself), was my brothers best mate at school and his aunt was my sisters.

 

Guess who owns KIMOA , Alonso's Sponsor …..




https://www.mclaren.com/formula1/partners/kimoa/

 

So, going to race in america and winning whilst wearing his own brand clothing, that makes me suspect some of his motives for moving have nothing to do with cars.

 

rather a TAXING issue for him . Bless him ………




Oh and before anyone mentions his moving back to Spain despite the tax hit , spare me please .