Personally, I'd drop Bottas and give Ocon the seat.

 

Bottas is good on his day and can often qualify well but he's far too inconsistent on race day and that makes it hard to rely on him. Hamilton may be questionable when under pressure but Bottas is practically absent. There's nothing to lose by giving Ocon a go.

absolutely

 

ocon needs a break and it's such a shame to no have him on the track

Mexico will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for three more years after a deal was agreed to expand the schedule to a record 22 races next season.

 

The race will change its name to the Mexico City Grand Prix from 2020.

 

It appears Barcelona stays and Germany is off the calendar.

Ridiculous decision.

 

Much like the UN security council and Eurovision there should be five permanent, untouchable races on the calendar, that the FIA should assure have the funds to operate. Due to their importance to the sport in terms of its creation, popularity, legacy and image/reputation those 5 should be -

 

France

Germany

Italy

Great Britain

Monaco

 

Yes, they're all in Europe but that is because those 5 nations have contributed more to the creation of what we now call Formula One than any others. With the exception of Monaco the circuits don't HAVE to be the existing ones (although realistically right now they do). And I know Monaco is often a bore but it's still the most famous Grand Prix of them all.

 

The 2nd tier that should be protected at all costs are

 

Belgium

Japan

Canada

Brazil

Australia (if only we could use Bathurst)

 

The rest can be anywhere you like but I would like to see an African race to take the championship to every continent (Antarctica might be pushing it!)

Absolutely gutted to be losing Hockenheim :(

Pierre Gasly has dropped by Red Bull and they promoted Alexander Albon. Gasly will move back to Toro Rosso. Well it isn't really a surprise there.

 

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/117...joELp3LQ3oqIdkU

i really hope albon does well, he has such a great character and he's just one of those guys you want to succeed

I thought it may be Kvyat out of the two to get a second bite of the Red Bull cherry. I 'm intrigued to see how Albon does in the Red Bull. If he can get a podium in one of the

last nine races that would be great. Potentially then three in contention for the second Red Bull seat next year? I just hope it hasn't come too soon for Albon.

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The dominance..... of Mercedes before the summer break since 2014.

oh just found out about the pilot switch in red bull... surprised it hasn't been kyviat, he's done much better than albon, who hasn't showed much imho

so looks like Ocon will go to Renault replacing Hulkenberg

who will move to Haas replacing Grosjean (about time!!!!!)

 

not saure if it's fact por rumourology though :D

This looks quite a cool and attractive design.

 

so looks like Ocon will go to Renault replacing Hulkenberg

who will move to Haas replacing Grosjean (about time!!!!!)

 

not saure if it's fact por rumourology though :D

Renault have been making moves to retain Hülkenberg

This looks quite a cool and attractive design.

 

I quite like the look of this! Will have to see in practice if they can follow better or not but it looks like the car maybe has near-ground effect downforce coming into play with that new floor.

 

The upgraded wheels is good news, Michelin would only come back to the sport with them and they made some excellent race tyres

so looks like Ocon will go to Renault replacing Hulkenberg

who will move to Haas replacing Grosjean (about time!!!!!)

 

not saure if it's fact por rumourology though :D

Nothing confirmed yet, strong rumourings though.

Putting Hulkenberg & Magnussen in the same team is to cause fireworks. Surely Haas aren't that daft after already having their current line-up collide on so many occasions this season.

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Sadly there's no chance of rain this weekend, if my weather app is to be believed

Confirmed that Spain will remain on the calendar for next year with Germany being dropped.

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That crash in 1998 and in the following year, both very dramatic crashes for Villeneuve at Eau Rouge.

 

 

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Confirmed that Bottas will stay at Mercedes for next season.