[RM Motorsports]

Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Hamilton has signed a contract with Mercedes for 2021, only for 1 year.

Hamilton’s short-term deal has to be worrying news for Red Bull, especially if there is a break clause in Verstappen’s contract. Toto Wolff has maintained a good dialogue with the Verstappen. The prospect of Hamilton retiring from driving duties at the end of this year, having achieved a record-breaking eighth title, is a possibility. Verstappen would be the most obvious replacement, if Mercedes maintains its superiority.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by RM Motorsports

Hamilton’s short-term deal has to be worrying news for Red Bull, especially if there is a break clause in Verstappen’s contract. Toto Wolff has maintained a good dialogue with the Verstappen. The prospect of Hamilton retiring from driving duties at the end of this year, having achieved a record-breaking eighth title, is a possibility. Verstappen would be the most obvious replacement, if Mercedes maintains its superiority.

George Russel is - Not Max. And Mercedes will want to continue with a cordial atmosphere.

[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by Red Liner

George Russel is - Not Max. And Mercedes will want to continue with a cordial atmosphere.

I agree, George Russel will also come at a fraction of the cost of Hamilton. Hamilton will (maybe should) perhaps win a record extending eighth title and retire. He’s got plenty going on in life outside F1 with his fashion, singing and diversity interests.

Mainly with the rules/car changing, the top order may get shuffled around and he may not want to take a chance of his legacy getting tarnished by not retiring at the top. This way and more so with an eighth title he will kind of retire undefeated.

Nico Rosberg’s title was more down to his good luck due to Hamilton’s DNF’s and bad luck, especially the Malaysian GP than outright driver superiority.

Cheers

Cheers

[BoneCollector]

Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Fernando Alonso who is making a comeback to F1 with Alpine racing team met with an accident while cycling in Switzerland.

Link

Apparently he suffered a fractured jaw for which he has been operated.

[akash_v12]

McLaren reveals their 2021 challenger, the MCL35M.

[akash_v12]

AlphaTauri reveal their 2021 challenger, the AT02.

[akash_v12]

Tyre Compounds for the 2021 F1 Season have been revealed by Pirelli.

[akash_v12]

Alfa Romeo reveals their 2021 challenger, the C41. The best livery till now IMO.

[akash_v12]

RedBull reveal their 2021 challenger, the RB16B.

[akash_v12]

Some more pictures of the RB16B.









Source

[rahulcmoulee]

Originally Posted by akash_v12

Some more pictures of the RB16B.

That is actually the RB15 with the new livery. RB16B was tested secretly.

[akash_v12]

Originally Posted by rahulcmoulee

That is actually the RB15 with the new livery. RB16B was tested secretly.

Nope! This is the RB16B yesterday at Silverstone.

Here's the link to the article.

[rahulcmoulee]

Originally Posted by akash_v12

Nope! This is the RB16B yesterday at Silverstone.

Here's the link to the article.

They did test the RB16B, but no photos of it were released. The car in the pictures is the RB15 with a new livery. This can be seen from the shape of the nosecone and floor of the car. Red Bull wouldn't want to reveal their designs so early.

[akash_v12]

Mercedes reveal their 2021 challenger, the W12.

[akash_v12]

Alpine reveal their 2021 challenger, the A521.
The live-stream lagged a lot but from what I saw, looks beautiful.







Livery Rankings:

1. Alpine
2. Alfa Romeo
3, Mercedes