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Seidl: no new engine builder before 2026
So let’s get back to the topic of engines. “In my opinion, it is not realistic that in the next five years, under these current regulations, a new manufacturer will enter Formula 1,” explains McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl in this context. On the one hand, the investments for a new manufacturer are “too large”, on the other hand, it takes “too long” to become competitive.
According to Seidl, you first need a plan for what the next Formula 1 engines should look like. Actually, there are only “two options,” Seidl said. Either keep the current units after 2025 or go in a completely new direction. Until this point is clarified, it does not make sense for new manufacturers to enter the premier class.
That’s all for today!
So we turn off our ticker after this Friday without driving. We hope we have been able to inform and entertain you to some extent. Tomorrow at 12:00 (hopefully) with FT3, we will be there for you again as usual starting in the morning with a new ticker. Have a nice evening, have a nice weekend and see you tomorrow
Cool technology images
We didn’t drive today, but our photographers were still on the road; in theory, of course, the cars would have been ready for use. So we were able to fill our photo series with fresh images.
Photo gallery: Formula 1 technology – detailed photos at the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring
Four years ago today …
… Nico Rosberg won his last Formula 1 race. The Mercedes driver triumphed at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2016. For Rosberg it was the 23rd and last victory in the premier class. In the last four races of the 2016 season, he finished second behind Lewis Hamilton, which was enough to become world champion by five points at the end of the year and then retire as champion.
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Renault: not worth being an engine manufacturer
Honda is the only one of the four current Formula 1 engine manufacturers that does not have its own equipment. After 2021 they are now retiring. Cyril Abiteboul explains: “This is exactly the situation Renault was in in 2015. We wondered whether we should go out entirely or come back with an official team.” Between 2012 and 2015 it was only one engine supplier in Formula 1.
From a company point of view, it made no sense to continue in this role. Abiteboul explains that the costs for an engine manufacturer are huge, but the market value is relatively low. Finally, Renault decided to return with its own factory team. Honda has now opted to exit in a similar position.
The spa is getting a facelift – more gravel beds and new grandstands
In Belgium you carry a lot of money in your hand. 80 million euros are being invested to modernize the line. In our photo gallery there is a preview:
Photo gallery: Spa-Francorchamps is renovating: more gravel beds and new grandstands
The Spa-Francorchamps race track will be modernized and adapted in the coming years.
Photo gallery
Formula 1 at the Nordschleife? “Far”, but …
Of course, this topic comes up over and over again when it comes to Formula 1 and the Nürburgring. Will the queen class ever return to the Nordschleife? Mirco Markfort said in an interview with ‘auto motor und sport’: “The dream is certainly there with us too. That would be really fantastic. But to move forward on this issue, all parties would have to come to the table, from the FIA and Liberty even to racing teams and drivers. “
The Nürburgring managing director explains: “They would have to look together to see how it could be implemented. The vehicles would certainly need a different setup. But in Monaco and Baku you also drive. Where there is a will, there is a way. But of course there is still left. a long way to go. “
Mick Schumacher on the track
Unfortunately, no such images existed today. But now we have this video in which he takes us for a ride at Mugello in his father’s Ferrari F2004.
Tsunoda: downside of leaving Honda?
The Japanese has already been marketed as the next AlphaTauri driver. Could Honda’s departure now have a negative impact on the Formula 2 driver’s career? “We will celebrate Young Driver test day with Yuki Tsunoda. That has nothing to do with Honda’s decision not to continue after 2021,” emphasizes team boss Franz Tost. Red Bull is always about performance. “That has always been the philosophy, and it will always be so. We will see how Red Bull decides for the drivers for 2021,” said Tost.
Coronaupdate
Also this week the usual Formula 1 Corona update takes place. A total of 1,635 tests have been carried out in the last seven days, there were three positive cases. It is important to note that there was less testing than usual because Formula 2 and Formula 3 are not there this weekend. Also, the trial period is between October 2 and 8. The Mercedes employee who tested positive today does not fit into this statistic.
Fog away, sun
It was clear that this would happen … At night, the Nürburgring now shows its most beautiful side. Unfortunately, nothing brings us today.
What’s next with the engines?
The issue has already been raised today on the PC. It’s clear that no one is happy with Honda’s departure, not even the other three manufacturers. But now what? According to ‘auto motor und sport’ there will be an important “motor summit” on Monday after the race in Portugal, in which exactly this question should be clarified. In reality, they want to run the current units until the end of 2025. But this plan could shake up Honda’s exit. This is one of the reasons why many are calling for new regulations to be introduced earlier. How this might look will be clarified at the aforementioned meeting. Because it is clear that no new manufacturer will be incorporated under current regulations.
Schumacher: The records are to be broken
With all the chaos today, let’s not forget that Lewis Hamilton has a chance to win his 91st Grand Prix this weekend. That would tie him with Michael Schumacher in Germany of all places. Son Mick wouldn’t have a problem with that. “My father always said that records are to be broken. So all the other drivers can try again,” Schumacher said. Maybe one day himself …
Albon on camera
On the FT2 TV broadcast, it was once possible to briefly see Alexander Albon with a camera in the garage. These photographs were taken. Is it enough for a second career as a photographer …?
Albon: FT3 is now “chaotic”
Sure, after all, everyone will want to make up for lost training time! “I think we will see all the cars on the track. There will be short races, long races … I don’t know what everyone will decide. We have a lot of tires that we can use in a short time,” explains Albon. who prophesies: “It will be chaos.” But at least that’s better than today, when you just waited all day. “We will have a lot to do tomorrow,” Albon said.
Verstappen: Less training is fine
“I don’t care,” said the Dutchman when asked about the two failed practice sessions. He explains, “I actually like it. It makes it a bit more complicated and interesting. For the fans of course it’s a shame.” How was the day? “I was on my laptop for four hours, chatting with my friends and that sort of thing. What else can you do?” Says Verstappen. Saturday could not be “much worse” than today. Right.
Ilott: at least one experience
Not only did Mick Schumacher miss an opportunity today, Callum Ilott should also drive FT1 for Haas. The Formula 2 driver explains: “It has been a great experience to come here and prepare as a Formula 1 driver. I learned a lot in that regard, and it was definitely not a missed opportunity. […] Hopefully I have another chance before the end of the year. “Thanks to your experience this weekend, you will be even better prepared for this.
