Alright when was that again.....?

[Charlie Lockwood]

Crazy race....nearly 50% of the field gone . Lando did well, fastest lap to boot I think

Fastest lap on the last lap, nothing sweeter.

 

[Appie Kuipers]

THE HAM ERA IS OVER

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

I voted for Albon for a great move around the outside of Hamilton and I support Red Bull more than Mercedes even though they had issues. It takes balls and high integrity to overtake in the way that Albon does. To hear respected commentators like Brundle blaming him immediately is disappointing. Probably Lewis bias due to media.

I think Perez was doing well before the penalty, and Leclerc and Norris obviously had great races. Norris had a good drive. His moves are down the inside and hit other cars, which takes balls but less integrity.

1. Albon
2. Norris
3. Leclerc
4. Bottas
5. Sainz

Agreed. I think my top 5 is the same set of drivers to yours, similar order too.

Sadly British media will almost always be a little biased, just have to try and not to let it get to us as International viewers .

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

Agree with that, and would like to see him back. From suggested, he is my favorite driver by far.

I'd love to see him back, if nothing else to give him one more season to fight for that podium he so deserves.

 

[markg88]

THE HAM ERA IS OVER

I'm not so sure.. The Merc era isn't over yet so it depends on VB, but it certainly would be great if VB took the title(s). Problem is though, Hamilton hasn't got a team-mate at his level race-pace-wise. We need a tier 1 driver in that other seat, but Ham and Merc don't want that. 7 titles is the publicity Merc want, so that's what they will get unfortunately.

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

THE HAM ERA IS OVER

I wouldn't be so sure. I don't think he's the best driver on the grid anymore, I'd back Max there.
Hamilton did have a very bad weekend by his standards, both qualifying and the race. That said I feel like as long as he's in the quickest car then he has no excuses for not being first.

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

BREAKING | Fernando Alonso Set To Return To F1 With Renault

According to multiple media outlets, double Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has reportedly signed a deal to return to the sport with the Renault team from 2021, replacing the outgoing Daniel Ricciardo. Alonso to return for third Renault F1 stint Official confirmation expected on...

www.racedepartment.com

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

According to multiple media outlets, double Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has reportedly signed a deal to return to the sport with the Renault team from 2021, replacing the outgoing Daniel Ricciardo.

• Alonso to return for third Renault F1 stint
• Official confirmation expected on Wednesday
• The 38-year-old to replace McLaren bound Daniel Ricciardo

Although not 100% confirmed as an official announcement, it looks increasingly clear that Fernando Alonso will step back into the cockpit of a Formula One car next season, with reports suggesting the 38-year-old Spaniard has completed a deal to race alongside Esteban Ocon at the Renault team from next year.

Having left Formula One at the end of 2018 following a frustrating time with the McLaren Honda project, Alonso has spent his time wisely outside of the sport, securing two Le Mans 24 Hour victories and the World Endurance Championship crown, as well as various attempts at winning the Indy 500 in America alongside participation in the Dakar Rally, Daytona 24 hours and other motorsport adventures.

Although the Renault team have declined to comment at this point, it is understood an official announcement will be made by the team and driver on Wednesday.

Original Source: BBC

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[Paul Jeffrey]

BOOOOOM!

Awesome

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

I think this is wonderful news, and will benefit the sport.

He was always a divisive character in the paddock, so I suspect that a lot of people will be arguing that he's had his time and that they don't want to see him back and so on.

Personally, I believe that Formula One should always attract the best drivers in the world. He showed in his final season that he's as capable as ever, and has been competitive in every category he's raced since.

He's always been exciting to watch on track, and will add excitement to the grid in 2021. F1 is always the primary beneficiary of this.

 

[Michel Forest]

Great news. F1 needs strong personalities like Alonso. And no matter what you think of the guy, he's a true racer. I think he ended up missing F1 more than he expected.

 

[shimon.ifraimov]

they delayed the new cars for 2022 right?

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

they delayed the new cars for 2022 right?

Correct!

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Having left Formula One at the end of 2018 following a frustrating time with the McLaren Honda project

Leaving Formula One at the end of 2022 following a frustrating time with the Renault F1 project.

In all seriousness. Renault now really need to step up their game big time otherwise Alonso bets on the wrong horse again.

 

[guidofoc]

This is great news, having Alonso without a F1 seat was really a waste.

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

I think this means that he will break the record for the most F1 race starts ever in the process.
Clearly he wants to make Max Verstappen wait until his 30s to break that one

 

[Sasha Jednak]

Are Renault only team that will use Renault engines in 2021? Alonso likes to be only one using different engine.

 

[Pepper606]

Awesome! Can't fail to enrich the F1 story. Another facet on the diamond.
This news made me really happy

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

Are Renault only team that will use Renault engines in 2021?

They most certainly are!

 

[Nick Hill]

All I can think is "poor Fernando...". So much talent, so little luck, such poor timing.