Recommended Posts. So who will compete where in 2021? Like in Indycar might happen. George Russell (contract for 2021)6. Little birdies are telling that Williams might actually poach the ROK group to come up with money to pay for a senior driver. And Raikkonen is completely disengaged from Ferrari nowadays. I was too late to start this thread? Forums. Just yesterday I've seen what looked like a solid researched - or well made up - roundup of F1 teams' stats including budgets and incomes (cannot find the source right now). Edited by eibyyz, 12 November 2019 - 20:24. I honestly expect very little chances in the top teams tbh. Re: Silly season 2021-2022-2023 Post Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:27 am Did Russell hurt his chances for next year, or were Toto's comments more aimed at placating Bottas? Go. Renault? Why would they pay someone to get last? Valtteri Bottas: CONFIRMED Lewis Hamilton: Yes, there are rumors of … It’s pure fantasy world, like him ending up in Red Bull. Agree it's unlikely, but still a possibility given what Toto's been saying, and he also says that if they go home, they'll take their engines with them. All rights reserved. What happens to Lewis if Merc pull out of the show? The engine operation is 100% Mercedes, and could presumably be integrated into AMG full time. Makes a change from Ferrari or Red Bull coming out with this tedious bo||ocks. Re: 2021 Formula 1 silly season I have the strange feeling that come 2021, Daniel Ric will move to Ferrari to support Leclerc and take a shot at the championship himself. b) It's time for a new challenge, after 6, most likely 7 titles what else is there to do beyond... going for a little risk and trying to win a title with Ferrari? If Williams suddenly did come into some more money, they would be very foolish to spend it on a "senior" driver rather than on the car. if he has a car to his liking and he can match leclerc, he might stick around at ferrari. F1 drivers parade hit by a meteorite in 2020? RIC would be more than stupid to leave Renault as the rules change drastically. Mercedes. Why? Why would Alfa exchange a popular, experienced, race winning driver for some mediocre driver like Hulk. It's a late January 2021 start so they could put it later in the year than usual to match. Go. I actually think Kimi would be much more invested in spending next two or three years in the team than Hulk would. Latifi didn't seem that impressive. And Alonso will come back to F1. Do we know when pre-season testing will be for the upcoming season yet? Posts: 6,313 Threads: 157 Likes Received: 10,107 in 4,773 posts Likes Given: 3,238 Joined: Nov 2017 #1. reasons, especially since they are going to sack thousands of workers. My prediction Mercedes: not Alonso / not AlonsoFerrari: not Alonso / not AlonsoRed Bull: definitely not Alonso / definitely not AlonsoRenault: not Alonso / not Alonso, unless Alonso and Flavio buy the teamAlpha Tauri: definitely not Alonso / definitely not AlonsoRacing Point: not Alonso / not AlonsoAlfa Romeo: not Alonso / not AlonsoHaas: not Alonso / not AlonsoWilliams: not Alonso / not Alonso. Doesn't show up to all races just to be garage fill and PR muppet. Drivers always have something new to tell the media. The 2021 campaign may not have even started, but with so many 2022 seats up for grabs, it’s not too soon to take a look at silly season. And they give Hamilton the choice on whether he wants to stay as team-mate or not. I reckon he will love it in Murica, never to be bothered by F1 anymore. McLaren: Sainz/Norris I'm gonna guess Vips does well in Japan (though that's a tough ask). The Toro Rosso, err Alpha Tauri is every year's usual random nonsense. Silly season 2021-2022-2023 Post here all non technical related topics about Formula One. I forgot Márquez did that test run for STR a few years back. For it to be as interesting, there needs to be an equivalent of Schumacher coming back- Alonso coming back? Among other things, it stated Daimler's input into Mercedes F1 at $80m p.a. Sauber: Giovinazzi/Shwartzman? Basically saying what Abiteboule said in Mexico for Renault. Why would Alfa exchange a popular, experienced, race winning driver for some mediocre driver like Hulk. I don't think their age difference matters that much in this case, unless someone thinks it translates directly into performance. Hallo an alle F1-Fans! Bigger than Renault & FCA iirc. Edited by Anderis, 14 November 2019 - 14:09. Success there would make him an even bigger legend. LeClerc isnt going anywhere and he will block a Verstappen move as well. Mar 29, 2021 #21. Red Bull: Vettel/Albon Seems the ones that don't want to hear about Alonso, are the first to bring up his name. This leaves Bottas as Mercedes #2 for the sake of continuity and peace in the team. Nice to have it back. Vips is under big pressure, he is the first in line for that Toro Rosso seat but he needs to finish top 2 in super formula as a rookie, which will be pretty damn hard. By Ruslan, April 22, 2020 in F1 Discussions. I'd be happy with Penske-Mercedes in F1, especially as Brackley would be a good start. Or both. Edited by noikeee, 13 November 2019 - 17:00. Other teams can do it with less cash. Hulk for all I care, who definitely has a WEC hypercar career waiting for him if he wants it. Perhaps he will claim to have bought out a car from one of those manufacturers who will pull out. 2008-->2009 silly season was extremely uneventful, 18 out of 20 drivers stayed where they had been before. 1321: 25 Sep 2020 13:28: 2019 VASC Silly Season (WITH POLL) peckstar: Australasian Touring Cars. Toyota was supposed to have a bigger budget then than Mercedes have now. The F1 operation is small change compared to what's on the table elsewhere; this is what the specialised media just cannot understand. How would this NOT draw lots of attention to the team's sponsors? Only reason I can see him leave in 2021 is him finding employment somewhere else (RBR or Mercedes) or retirement. Once their future gets clarified, the rest will fall in their place. I'm pretty sure RAI wants to try the new cars - after all, he's doing it just for fun anyway these days. Can't Kimi share a car with a talent? All rights reserved. When the dust settles after 2020, there will be room for him in 1 of the top 4 teams. This is not going to happen. It’s really amazing how some people keep on coming with fantasy options for Hulkenberg. I think likeliest is Vettel-Albon. I know I said earlier that I think Kimi is going to retire, but I agree with this general sentiment. Did Roger Penske find a pile of gold overnight or what? George Russell 33. I'd say that this takes care of the Alonso mention quota for this thread but we all know it won't end here. I do think that, assuming Mercedes stays, Verstappen will join Mercedes for 2021 if there's no improvement in RBR's pace relative to Mercedes, which I think is quite likely. We are living in interesting times. And Ferrari always want a world champion in their books. EDIT: I forgot Márquez did that test run for STR a few years back. Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Compared to other cars revealed till now, this one seems to be low-key for me. Maybe Rosberg? So I'm gonna say Márquez instead of Lundgaard, just because I dearly want to see that. Williams also seem unlikely to change, unless Russell kicks ass and Mercedes finds somewhere else to park him. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Edited by Joseki, 12 November 2019 - 18:13. So, last year it was Ericsson and Leclerc (FCA nominated), and this year it is Raikkonen and Giovinazzi (FCA nominated). Why? It's a win-win tbh, especially if a big brand like Penske joins the sport too. Seeing how long they stuck with the likes of Massa and Raikonen I cannot see them forcing Vettel out just yet. This also includes streamlining our processes and structures,” said chief executive Ola Kallenius, who took the reins at Daimler in May. Note: if Shwartzmann/Armstrong outperform Mick in F2 and Ferrari still want to promote Mick anyway, they could persuade Gunther to drop his silly "no rookies" policy and park the other junior in here. The top dog helps the team in the first season of the new car rules before handing over the reigns to the young gun. What I would want to see is Vandoorne given a second chance against anyone who is not Alonso, but I find it improbable. And Hamilton seems to get along well with Leclerc. It's the matter of going forward with new strategy. I could see them selling or partnering with someone but to just walk away at this point is going to cost more short term than it’s worth. This is not recommended for shared computers. F1 want to mix it up? https://images.app.g...auVFdYHXfbgfbz6My prediction, Kristian Alonso? Mercedes' motivation for going for Verstappen is that a) he's the only proven star of the new generation that is attainable (the other, Leclerc, is tied to their rivals), and likely even the one outstanding quickest driver of his generation; b) Hamilton will likely start fading (or losing motivation) within a couple of years and they need to start planning for the transition; and c) they have no guarantee they'll continue to be a top team under the new regulations - technical and financial - and therefore need to move for him now whilst their hand is strong. Daimler AG has announced plans to slash €1.4bn in personnel costs, as the German carmaker warned that the shift to electric vehicles would hit profits over the next two years.“The expenditure needed to achieve the CO2 targets require comprehensive measures to increase efficiency in all areas of our company. Williams: Russell/Latifi or whatever F2 driver finishes in the top 10 with a healthy budget. Meaning that there is no reserved seat for a Ferrari junior, only for an FCA nominee - read the press release over Giovinazzi for next year, it was Mike Manley (CEO of FCA) who was quoted, nobody from Ferrari. Edited by Marklar, 13 November 2019 - 17:57. For it to be as interesting, there needs to be an equivalent of Schumacher coming back- Alonso coming back? They might all suck and they're stuck with Gasly/Kvyat again. See the latest F1 silly season news: ️Check out all driver market transfer updates now. Form a pool of rejects and let them race (by lottery) last year's cars, no new parts, on Fridays. Surely he can't have 19 lives? I personally liked the other nugget in that article....: that Mercedes has offered to supply Red Bull with engines from 2021 onwards.... Edited by Marklar, 15 November 2019 - 10:10. I guess Petronas has enough money to rebadge it just like they used with Sauber? Retirement? Who’s going to buy such a massive operation anyway? Search My Stuff. Joe Peak and Samuel Reiman make their serious (and not-so serious) predictions for the 2020-2021 F1 silly season. F1 Banter Online Forums; Formula 1 Discussions; Driver Contract Gossip; Thread Modes. Kimi in the other hand I can totally see keep on going in 2021, I think he would like to test new regulations and it’s a hobby for him anyways. Whatever be the outcome good luck Perez,hope to see you in F1 line up next season ( and hope you beat Stroll this season to confirm my speculations) Quote: On Wednesday evening, Perez announced he will leave the Racing Point team he has been with for seven seasons at the end of the year, despite recently insisting that he had a solid contract for 2021 amid rumours linking Vettel with his seat. Max Verstappen (on multi-year deal till end 2023)11. Mit F1 2021 will man nicht nur weiterhin die E-Sport-Meisterschaft betreiben, sondern führt den neuen Modus namens Real-Season Start ein. I like Romain but he's starting to get a little old, too. Honda comes in at the last minute to supply engines. Ok now the silly season has properly gotten silly. Nikita Mazepin (multi-year contract)Williams RacingWilliams FW44 – Mercedes M12 EQ Power+63. But I'm afraid 2009-->2010 silly season can't be matched. Max VerstappenRed Bull RacingRed Bull Racing RB18 – Honda RA622H (departing at the end of 2021)33. PistonHeads » Gassing Station » Motorsport » Formula 1. i doubt he could match hamilton or verstappen. With all the seats above being locked out, there is no place for the McLaren guys to go to, plus that lineup clearly works (although with a few years of friction I don't know if we'll keep seeing the happy-goofy-meme-guys dynamic). I was actually thinking this the other day, Giovinazzi has been quietly improving (at least in qualifying, matching and beating Kimi) since the summer break. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Fernando Alonso (contract till end 2022 plus option)Aston Martin F1 TeamRacing Point RP21 – BWT Mercedes18. The difference is, Mercedes, Red Bull and Renault could leave, and no one* would really care. since Vasseur wanted him out this year he needs a massive improvement next year. Latest. In some ways, retiring before the start of new regulations makes sense because you come to a "natural" end, but the 2021 regulations are so revolutionary, surely most of the drivers are going to want to at least try them? Hulk is quite a bit younger than Kimi and his performance is as good as Kimi's if not better. 29-03-2021, 03:15 PM . First the whole IndyCar, and then Mercedes GP too. Agree with the gist of your post, but Honda isn't small. Just pick whatever up and coming RB junior might be hot next year, and pair him with a random guy that's left over. Valtteri Bottas63. No word on which senior driver. Vettel said to Sky Germany that he cant say yet if he will race in 2021 because he doesnt have a contract yet, but he expects to. That way, Penske is responsible for the employees etc. F1 boss Domenicali: "This format has many advantages" Formula 1 is trying out sprint races during three Grand Prix this season to see if this is an idea for the future.... 12-04-2021 17:58. This includes race results, discussions, testing analysis etc. It would be a good new identity for a team that has had so many. Ricciardo will push like hell for that Ferrari seat and when that chance is gone, next best thing is going back to Red Bull. I consider them all unlikely (certainly the first two). Valtteri Bottas (contract for 2021)Scuderia FerrariFerrari SF21 – Ferrari 06516. Between the budget cap and prize money change they’ll be able to run an operation that not only pays for itself but provides a good value as a worldwide marketing platform. i believe that if he doesnt obviously get the better of leclerc next year he will retire from f1. I think off the track the 2020 season could turn out to be as interesting as 2009 was - with crazy silly season, uncertainty about the future of the sport and political battles behind the scenes. Silly season for 2011 Tagged: 2010-2011 , silly season This topic has 67 replies, 23 voices, and was last updated 10 years, 3 months ago by Prisoner Monkeys . Renault, if they stay, might keep both on too if Ricciardo has no decent alternative. Rest will be a crapshoot to predict now. One seat is for FCA to nominate, and they can only nominate a Ferrari-contracted driver. Events. Why does F1 need to be so straightforward? Haas' Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean appear unlikely to find new seats for next year, with the small American team rumoured to instead field an all-rookie lineup of Nikita Mazepin alongside Mick Schumacher. Preferring Hulk makes sense in all aspects, except marketing... Hulkenberg is on the papers to drive at Ed Carpenter Racing in the IndyCar Series in 2020. The investment already paid off. “But in my opinion it was fine – if that’s the limit, that is the limit. Sounded more confident than I thought. On our 2021 F1 teams page you can also see which racing seats are still open for next season. He brought in a huge points haul in comparison to Gutierrez and I wouldn't fault him for heading back to force india considering the season after spawned the Sauber driver musical seat fiasco. If (and big if) he does manage to improve much I wouldnt rule out this scenario. Full Schedule . I'm sure he wants to try the new cars, but I'm not sure whoever's in charge of Alfa will let him. This is anyone's guess and depends on a lot of things. Not a terrible place for Ricciardo to be at actually, there's always an outside chance a works team like Renault can get things right for the new regs. Kimi gets to pick his circuits and schedule. I don't really feel that Hamilton will go to Ferrari. 1 of 2 Go to page. Clubs Leaderboard More. You currently have javascript disabled. Edited by Starchild, 13 November 2019 - 09:48. Seeing how long they stuck with Kimi, I cant see them just ditch Vettel. ), Giovinazzi has been quietly improving and might get a 3rd season, and Mick Schumacher is clearly the big name in waiting. Factory can surely be used for other things than making F1 engines. Red Bull: definitely not Alonso / definitely not Alonso, Renault: not Alonso / not Alonso, unless Alonso and Flavio buy the team, Alpha Tauri: definitely not Alonso / definitely not Alonso, My predictionMercedes: Alonso JEVFerrari:Hulkenberg VandoorneRed Bull: Hartley BourdaisMcLaren: Kubica di RestaRenault: Sutil KovalainenAlpha Tauri: Nasr EricssonRacing Point: Kobayashi MaldonadoAlfa Romeo: Palmer ChiltonHaas: Gutierrez SirotkinWilliams: Wehrlein Harayanto. It just fits perfectly. Because Renault handles rule changes well? [article] (1/1) - German (Germany) Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing, Automobilista, Dirt-Reihe, Project Cars und alles, was noch kommt Keep using the same old engines, if manufacturer doesn't want to develop it further any more. 2nd car will likely be Albon or maybe they take back Ricciardo. Watching FP1 & 2 this morning. Edited by Anderis, 13 November 2019 - 11:43. Standings. I'm running this little fantasy scenario under the assumption team ownerships won't change much (so no more Mercedes-aligned B-teams, for example). For example if Giovinazzi is closer to Kimi next year, does that mean Gio has improved or Kimi gone slower? Toto sounds very much like he's trying to convince someone that Merc should stay in F1, imho. Been a fan since 1960 or so, checking out R&T from my local library to follow it. Racing Point also clearly isn't changing with a driver under contract and the other the son of the owner. Some Murrayisms, from the commentators kiss of death to the silly mistakes he made his own style! What's New 3 12 24 72. Serigio Perez (contract for 2021)McLaren F1 TeamMcLaren MCL35 – Mercedes M12 EQ Power+4. All Activity; Home ; Formula 1 Discussions ; F1 Discussions ; Silly Season 2021 Archived. I'm no fan of Penske as a team but I'd welcome them with open arms if the alternative is Mazepin or some other BS. Find the full list of 2021 races including photos and videos, results, highlights and the biggest news stories. You currently have javascript disabled. Edited by AustinF1, 13 November 2019 - 14:34. Be interesting to see how he does next year, a genuine improvement, beats Raikkonen, Vettel leaves at the end of 2020? He's very popular. But still wants to race F1 while he can, it seems. Leaving Ricciardo resigned to an unchanged Renault lineup of Ricciardo-Ocon. RIP Murray Walker. I can see Hamilton continuing and thus blocking Verstappen. Seems to be getting more tolerant with media engagement, or is that just me? 2. 2nd car will be likely Vettel. I'm not excited by the prospect of him returning to RBR, but where else is he going to go? The Official F1 2021 silly season *contains speculation* My Profile My Preferences My Mates. The hit to the books by winding up what is potentially a billion dollar operation outweighs the benefit of short term cost savings. Edited by noikeee, 12 November 2019 - 23:01. But then again Rosberg is nowhere near as popular as Schumacher was. There is of course some uncertainty around which teams will participate and how would the new commercial agreement look like from 2021 onwards. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Charles Leclerc (on multi-year deal till end 2024)55. I think Gasly would be wise to leave the Red Bull program before it leaves him, but in that case, he will need to make everyone forget 2019. Edited by Marklar, 15 November 2019 - 10:25. Lewis Hamilton (on the 2021 Entry List)77. McLaren likely will stick with the drivers. Edited by sopa, 14 November 2019 - 13:58. I look forward to knowing just how wrong I am. Daimler might just want to off-load the team from its books for P.R. F1 is less a standalone thing, part of a greater racing scene. If that's the case, imo it's a no-brainer to stay iinF1 for Daimler. It looks like Penske is taking over the world. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’. But God, I hope Williams doesn't hire Latifi. Step 2 is after a period of much deliberation Hamilton decides not to stay. Italian Ferrari driver alongside Charles? Vettel is next one up, who has to make up his mind whether he wants to continue, and it will be highly dependent on how his 2020 season unfolds. Though if Mercedes is really only supplying engines they could probably afford to supply half of the grid, would even increase the marketing value while right now supplying other teams can cause the opposite. Menu. But if you need to cut costs, you cut the most wasteful expenditures. The voice of F1 for me and many others. Lewis Hamilton (on the 2021 Entry List)77. So Mercedes engine would be rebadged. When the emissions scandal hit VW Group a few years ago, they quickly left WRC and WEC despite being very successful there. A back on form Vettel would be an asset to almost any team. Thread starter Ken1951; Start date Mar 26, 2021; Prev. So because he has nowhere else to go at that stage, the least unlikely option is an RBR comeback. Takes over the team after the works team has pulled out, but the car is still good enough to clinch titles, because the manufacturer had done a great job and put in a lot of funding into developing the car beforehand. Mar 26, 2021 #1. As for who gets the 2nd seat, it's wide open between Vips, Tsunoda, Lawson, whoever else they might suddenly poach. But then again Rosberg is nowhere near as popular as Schumacher was. This is a complete unknown, and you wouldn't even rule out a change of ownership for this franchise. even in this case, would ferrari still want to pay huge money for him if he doesnt clearly outshine leclerc? Its Ferrari. 2021 F1 Season! Depends on how the deal is structured. Here is our 2021 Formula 1 Silly Season driver lineup prediction. Do people still seriously doubt that Mercedes may not be in F1 by 2021 ? With Haas clearing the decks for 2021, the 'silly season' has exploded at the scene of Sunday's Portuguese GP. 2021 Formula 1 silly season So Daimler has officially confirmed that their F1 participation as a works team will continue, putting an end to rumours that Mercedes could sell their works team and remain an engine supplier. Carlos Sainz jr. (signed through end 2022)Red Bull RacingRed Bull Racing RB17 – Honda RA621H33. But I'm afraid 2009-->2010 silly season can't be matched. Ferrari: Leclerc has a contract till 2022 and will likely extent it soon enough. Edited by Aaaarrgghh, 15 November 2019 - 10:11. Alonso doesn't rule out surprises: "It's different too" Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 was one to forget. Doesn't matter, how much you invested beforehand. Some new teams are needed too. (of $430m total buget if I recall correctly) while Renault burns $90m. A little overview as of today: What?! But I don't know what would happen if Schwartzmann (or Armstrong) outperforms him as a rookie in F2. Normally you want a driver in the car the whole season to get him to place high in the championship. Edited by Aaaarrgghh, 18 November 2019 - 14:55. Ricciardo will leave Renault. Edited by r4mses, 15 November 2019 - 10:23. I think Merc want Hamilton for 2021 and 2022 with Bottas in 2021, Russell in 2022. After 6 double championships in a row (and it very well could be 7 after 2020) winning yet another season isn't adding much to the overall marketing effect. Yuki Tsunoda (contract for 2021)Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 TeamSauber C41 – Ferrari 0657. Edited by AustinF1, 13 November 2019 - 10:30. Several functions may not work. Buy. Sell. Lewis Hamilton77. As for drivers, the first pieces of dominoes are really Verstappen and Hamilton. Verstappen either doesnt want to move (RBR-Honda performs well enough) or is left without an alternative (see above). Edited by Henri Greuter, 15 November 2019 - 09:31. Thread starter Ken1951; Start date Mar 26, 2021; 1; 2; Next. © MOTORSPORT NETWORK 2021. Assuming the 2nd Alfa is reserved to one of the new Ferrari rookies the 1st seat is between him, Kimi and outsiders (Hulk for example, Vasseur rates him). This is why I can't get my head around the idea of Vettel retiring. Kimi in the other hand I can totally see keep on going in 2021, I think he would like to test new regulations and it’s a hobby for him anyways. How would the new Alpine driver had to end the race in Bahrain early 12-04-2021. That Vettel 's time at Ferrari where else is he going to retire, but I 'm afraid 2009 >. That mean Gio has improved or Kimi gone slower which driver renews contract! Austinf1, 13 November 2019 - 09:48 have had or retirement race F1 while he can, seems... 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