Christian Horner, Red Bull, Circuit de Catalunya, 2020

“Anything can happen” with unpredictable Nurburgring weather – Horner

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In the round-up: Christian Horner says to expect ‘anything’ at the Nurburgring this weekend, as F1 heads there the latest in the year since 1984.

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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said the Nurburgring can throw up unpredictable weather at any time of year – but that this weekend’s Grand Prix looks fairly certain to be cold:

It’s going to be a challenge. I’ve been there in May and you know, opened my curtains and seen snow and had a race cancelled there in in the past. So anything can happen.

It could be a beautiful autumnal weekend and the sun could shine every day. But we go there prepared for everything and take your winter jacket because I think you’re going to need it.

Quotes: Dieter Rencken

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Comment of the day

Rafael asks if Vettel needed more “like minded partners” during his time at Ferrari to achieve what Schumacher did in leading the team – or if he was over-reaching the driver role there?

Looking back to Maurizio Arrivabene’s comments in 2016, when he publicly told Vettel to “focus on the driving” (as opposed to giving too much interest on other aspects of the team); I get the impression that Seb’s approach was ultimately closer to that of Heinz-Herald Frentzen’s, than Michael Schumacher’s.

I remember back in 2002/2003, I read an article where one engineer who worked with him commented that, Frentzen does give good feedback; but sometimes, he gets too involved that he ends up acting like he’s the designer.

I agree with you that Schumacher had with him like minded partners during his time at Ferrari — something that is often overlooked by people, when judging the stints of his successors in Maranello. Jean Todt and Ross Brawn were as equally focused and professional as Michael, which gave them synergy and allowed them to be the best in their given expertise.
Rafael

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10 comments on ““Anything can happen” with unpredictable Nurburgring weather – Horner”

  1. Jamie B
    8th October 2020, 5:28

    I still don’t understand why this race isn’t called the German Grand Prix. Were there some legal issues over naming rights or something?

    1. abananasplitz
      8th October 2020, 6:51

      for no reason at all ie some dumb marketing ploy that makes no sense because we know what the tracks are called and where they are, the dumbass “communicator” that came up with this should be shot.

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        nickthegreek (@nickthegreek)
        8th October 2020, 7:01

        uhh ok…? take it easy?

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      Jan (@netm)
      8th October 2020, 7:19

      From what I understand it’s a relic from when Hockenheim and Nurburgring were alternating hosting F1 in Germany. FIA didn’t want to have both Hockenheim and Nurburgring under the German GP name even when they were alternating, so Hockenhaim “got” the German GP name, and I guess it stuck?

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        Red Andy (@red-andy)
        8th October 2020, 7:29

        @netm Could be, although the version I heard is that the owners of Hockenheim currently own the rights to the “German GP” name, so the Nurburgring owners had to come up with a different name.

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      BasCB (@bascb)
      8th October 2020, 7:30

      Yes, it is a legal issue Jamie B, @netm. The rights to the name “German GP” lie with the operators of the Hockenheim track. When they alternated Hockenheim “shared” that name with the Nurburgring on the basis of their agreement (since it started because Hockenheim wasn’t able to pay for a race every year, they shared running on a bi-annual basis).
      Now, Hockenheim doesn’t want to allow that name to be used (and why should they, since Nurburgring probably undercut them to get the race in the first place)

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        frood19 (@frood19)
        8th October 2020, 7:56

        I rather like these unusual names, it reminds me of the non championship races (which I thought these hastily rearranged events should have been). It will certainly mark them out as special races in the history books. (though the 70th anniversary race was a dreadful name.)

        The only problem I see is the image that it portrays to the casual fan or general public. Seeing the headline ‘Hamilton wins tuscan grand prix’ evokes a rather less important race than ‘italian grand prix’, for example. It makes it sound like the sport has lowered its standards and is now somewhat parochial.

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          BasCB (@bascb)
          8th October 2020, 12:28

          I am fine with those names too, much like you mention @frood19, they point to being something a bit different. And I think Hamilton wins at Mugello sounds fine :-)

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    Jere (@jerejj)
    8th October 2020, 7:59

    I agree with Dieter, although I couldn’t have foreseen a sign like this even after COVID came until when the first reports about Nurburgring potentially joining the altered race schedule appeared.

    I wish more drivers did the thing about F1 internet search.

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    Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
    8th October 2020, 19:24

    With Aston Martin now going to be a fully fledged team and Honda in their way out, you’ve got to think Red Bull will be pondering their F1 future. They definitely have the passion and must be credited with what they have done for the sport, including giving us a competitive team for the past 11+ years but the fact is they aren’t a car manufacturer and for all their management and technical prowess (and Newey’s genius), they need solid dedicated partnerships in key areas which aren’t forthcoming in the near future. At least, one that I can see. It would be sad if they bow out because of that reason but I cannot help but feel they have a trick up their sleeve which will only become clearer in days to come.

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