TermiOnTrack #F1 News – April Edition. @F1

TermiOnTrack F1 News is back after it’s Easter break, I hope all of you had a great one despite being such challenging times. Let’s take a look at the latest news from the world of Formula 1.

TermiOnTrack F1 News – Vale Sir Stirling Moss 1929-2020

We start off TermiOnTrack F1 News with the announcement that took place on Easter Sunday morning in the United Kingdom that Formula 1 icon Sir Stirling Moss sadly passed away aged 90.

The Formula 1 legend, often known as the greatest to never win a Formula 1 World Championship crown, raced in 66 Grands Prix between 1951 and 1961, driving for teams like Vanwall, Mercedes, Maserati and Lotus.

He famously formed a ruthlessly strong partnership with lead driver Juan Manuel Fangio at the Silver Arrows.

In his 10-year career, Moss scored 16 victories and 24 podiums, with some of his iconic drives ranked high in Formula 1 history, particularly the 1961 wins in Monaco and Germany.

Moss was also regarded as one of the best sports car drivers, famously winning the 1955 Mille Miglia driving a Mercedes as well as the 1955 Targa Florio.

Following an enforced retirement (have a brief spell return in saloon cars in the 1980’s) after his 1962 crash at Goodwood, Moss maintained his presence in the world of Formula 1, both as a correspondent and observer, before moving out of the public spotlight in 2018.

Sir Stirling Moss is survived by his Lady Susie and Sir Stirling’s family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them all during this most difficult time.

Vale Sir Stirling Moss, you’ll never ever be forgotten and you’re always a lap ahead of us.

TermiOnTrack F1 News – SFC Adelaide launch new E-Series

The Scuderia Ferrari Club of Adelaide have launched a new e-Sports championship on all gaming platforms to take the club to a whole new level, one that Ferrari club members must join.

The championship calendar will feature 9 Grands Prix as club members will contest to become the inaugural series champion on the platform they are signed up for.

All participating drivers must be an SFC Adelaide club member, which must be set in stone by round two of the championship May 15 2020.

Each race round will consist of a 30 minute practice session, 18 minute qualifying session and 25% race distance.

You can read more about the SFC Adelaide e-Sports Championship as well as sign up to the club at the following link: https://www.sfcadelaide.com/copy-of-sfca-eseries

TermiOnTrack F1 News – Haas and Renault place majority of staff on furlough list

Haas F1 Team and Renault F1 Team have both placed the majority of their staff on furlough meaning half of the Formula 1 grid have at least some of their employees on enforced absence from work as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

BWT Racing Point F1 Team, McLaren Racing and ROKiT Williams Racing – as well as Formula 1 – have already furloughed some of their staff with the remainder, along with the drivers, taking a salary reduction.

Last week, it was announced by Formula 1 that the mandatory shutdown was increased by another two weeks to 35 successive days. Renault has said theirs will run until May 3, having began the shutdown on March 30.

TermiOnTrack F1 News – 2020 Canadian Grand Prix postponed

Last Tuesday, it was announce by the Canadian Grand Prix promoters that the Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada 2020 had been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The news came after the announcement from Formula 1 that they were working on a revised calendar with the sequence of events very likely to differ from the original.

The statement from the Canadian Promoters are as follows:

We would have been honoured to host the first race on the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship calendar, but we are saddened to have to announce the postponement of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2020 scheduled for June 12-13-14 2020.

This postponement was not a decision that was taken lightly or easily. Over the past month, we have been in constant communication with Formula 1 and representatives from the city of Montréal, Tourism Montreal and both provincial and federal governments. We have heard the directives issued by public health officials and as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic are following the expert guidance provided by the authorities.

Our thoughts and most sincere thanks go to the men and women working tirelessly to keep us healthy, safe and fed during these uncertain times.

“I am proud to see how such wonderful initiatives and technical advancements stemming from Formula 1 are being applied in a time of crisis. At the moment it is crucial that all of our energies be put together to overcome COVID-19. We will welcome you with open arms at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve as soon as it is safe to do so.’’ – Francois Dumontier, President and CEO Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.

“We have been working closely with our friends at the Canadian Grand Prix over the past few weeks and support them in taking this necessary decision to ensure the safety of fans and the F1 community. We always look forward to travelling to the incredible city of Montreal and while we will all have to wait a bit longer, we will put on a great show when we arrive later this year.” – Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO of Formula 1.

To our ticket holders, please be assured that all tickets for the FORMULA 1 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 2020 will continue to be valid. As soon as the new date of the Grand Prix is confirmed, all spectators will be informed of the available options, both for those who have purchased their tickets through the GPCanada’s website (www.gpcanada.ca) and through other channels. Credit to the Canadian GP website for the statement. https://www.gpcanada.ca/en/postponement-of-the-formula-1canadian-grand-prix-2020/

TermiOnTrack F1 News – Brawn says F1 will come out of coronavirus pandemic stronger

The coronavirus crisis has caused destruction with sporting calendars, but Formula 1’s Ross Brawn is hopeful that the sport will learn important lessons from the challenging times so the championship returns stronger and more sustainable.

Canada was the ninth Grand Prix to be postponed or cancelled, meaning Formula 1 won’t return until late June if the situation improves. Brawn suggested that a 19-race calendar is still possible, but behind closed doors.

F1 bosses moved to help reduce the costs and protect teams, including extending the shutdown period for another two weeks with Haas, McLaren, Racing Point, Renault and Williams placing some of their staff on furlough with some drivers and senior team figures taking a reduction in salary.

Finances were the main talking point during a a conference call between all teams, F1 and sport governing body, the FIA last week on Monday, with the focus on the cost cap, set to be introduced next year, It was set at $175 million, a figure that F1, FIA and the teams were hoping would be lower.

Brawn hopes the pain caused by COVID-19, which is straining the sport financially, will help all parties reach an agreement to reduce the figure and make it more sustainable in the future.

“Perhaps this is a time for a reset and a time to say, ‘look, in the good times F1 operated at a certain level, now is the time to take a view on that and decide we need a reset in terms of the cost and the best things that are needed for F1’,” Brawn explained to Sky Sports.”

 

“We have fought hard to get to where we got to with the budget cap at $175million for the year. It was higher than we wanted but that was the equilibrium we could find with all the teams. I won’t pretend that was ideal, it was not what we wanted but that was where it was.”

 

“The COVID crisis has created an opportunity for people to take a second look at what is a realistic and sensible level of a budget cap and it has allowed us to renegotiate again with extra determination and extra commitment.”

 

“It is a statement that this is what we told you the budget cap was for. When we have this crisis, we can turn the dial down. We said that when it was introduced. We’re here sooner than anyone wanted. We’re here now. It would be irresponsible to ignore it.”

 

“We all have to re-adjust to these new levels. It’s going to be painful, but the sport is going to have a future. I think we will come out of it in a much stronger place once we get through this.” Brawn concluded. Credit to SkySports F1 for the quote.

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