In the round-up: Alpine sporting director Alan Permane does not expect Alpine to repeat their Hungarian Grand Prix success at next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
In brief
Permane expects a “tough” race for Alpine at Spa
Alpine sporting director Alan Permane feels the high power demands of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit will not suit the team’s car.“The next race is a tough one,” says Permane.
“It’s a long, quick track and we’re a bit nervous about that in the race. We don’t feel we have the same performance on those very long tracks – the high energy demand tracks.”
Alpine – then Renault – finished in fourth and fifth place during last year’s Belgian Grand Prix. The team currently sit fifth in the constructors’ championship on 73 points.
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Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:
Full Send Friday 🤘🇲🇨 pic.twitter.com/tOrhuATHxt
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) August 20, 2021
Pedaleando y listo para lo que venga 💪😇. 160km solo ride . @MMRBikes @Kimoa @rawsuperdrink @226ERS @BicicletaLa pic.twitter.com/khCFIbu1Ls
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) August 20, 2021
18 !!! I’m just one year older, the most important is that I’m healthy and happy 🙏🏻
I’m working hard everyday to be back stronger in the next races 👊🏻Big big thanks for all the birthday wishes and to all the people that support me all the time 🙏🏻😊
— Théo Pourchaire (@TPourchaire) August 20, 2021
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Links
Motor racing links of interest:
The 'World Series Showdown' of the Gran Turismo Championships will be broadcast August 21 & 22 (FIA)
"You'll be able to catch the Manufacturer Series races on Saturday, August 21 at 16h00 CEST while the Nations Cup will take place on Sunday, August 22 at 16h00 CEST."
Circuit Manager, Brands Hatch (Motorsport Jobs)
Apply to become the new Circuit Manager of the Brands Hatch circuit.
Global Stars Have Adapted to INDYCAR Ovals at Varying Pace (IndyCar)
"Grosjean wants to learn and prepare himself for a potential full-time ride in 2022, but no matter how he finishes on Saturday, he will add his name to the long list of big-name drivers who have come to the NTT IndyCar Series and raced an oval for the first time."
My mid-season report card: Théo Pourchaire (Formula 2)
"Turning 18 today, the birthday boy fills out his mid-season report card…"
What Happens at the Factory During Summer Shutdown? (Williams Racing via YouTube)
"What goes on at the Williams Racing factory during the 14 day shutdown period? Jump onboard with our drone to take a tour through the whole facility at Grove!"
In Numbers: 2021 half-term report (Aston Martin)
"With 11 Grands Prix across multiple continents now complete ahead of the summer break, this feels like a good moment to take a step back and review the season to date."
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Comment of the day
How to judge Mick Schumacher’s rookie season so far? Mayrton offers this assessment…
Bit puzzled what to expect from Schumacher tbh. Formula 2 champion kind of indicates a smooth transition into F1 in my expectations, rather than the teams and Ferraris positioning as ‘learning ground environment’. Then again the car must be horrible to drive. It’s not like Lewis or Max first car when they stepped up to F1 level. So overall, I will have to take his word for it. Looking forward to his future and seeing him in the mix upfront in one of those red cars.
Mayrton
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rodewulf (@rodewulf)
21st August 2021, 1:55
CotD:
No one ranked Schumacher above 12th place in the mid-season performance rankings because he’s such crash kid, and despite that he gets nods whilst Mazespin is loathed at any opportunity because of his past behaviour but also down on ideological reasons. But not everything Mick received was wreaths though, in the RaceFans driver rankings he was placed 18th, only ahead of Tsunoda and Mazepin. It felt like an insult on his performance overall, behind slower pay driver Latifi and other struggling drivers. But in reality it was only a poor way of ranking drivers by performance, mirroring too much the WDC standings and as such a failure to avoid taking into account their machinery.
frood19 (@frood19)
21st August 2021, 7:07
The pic of Max on the jet ski reminded me how much I despise those things. If I was emperor of the world I’d have them all destroyed.
Jere (@jerejj)
21st August 2021, 7:14
@frood19 What’s wrong with jet skis? I’ve never had any particular issue with their existence or use.
Gmacz
21st August 2021, 8:35
Jet skis I can handle but these electric scooters wafting along the pavement amongst pedestrians or illegally using the roads are becoming a hazard. Imho.
frood19 (@frood19)
21st August 2021, 11:12
@jerejj ah, it’s mainly the noise. They just ruin it for everyone else. I’m sure it’s super fun to do but it’s just so inconsiderate. Also it messes up the sea bed and is really bad for certain ecosystems.
theRealMax (@millionus)
21st August 2021, 9:13
Woah, yeah jet skis, man I hope to go back on one soon. Tons of fun. Scooters, isn’t it the other way round, illegal on pavements but ok on roads. But you can only use one if hired…! Bonkers law if you ask me..!
theRealMax (@millionus)
21st August 2021, 9:14
Should have been a thread in @frood19 post.
Qeki (@qeki)
21st August 2021, 9:14
About Felipe Nasr. Is there any other driver whose first race result in F1 remained his best throughout a drivers career??
Sumedh
21st August 2021, 9:27
Kevin Magnussen.
Mark Webber’s 1st result remained his best for almost 3.5 years till he scored his 1st podium in Monaco 2005.
someone or something
21st August 2021, 10:29
Giuseppe Farina, Giancarlo Bagheti, a zillion drivers who only started once, half a zillion drivers who only started a few races …
But it’s true that Nasr is a good example for the much less catchy category of drivers who drove several seasons, but scored their best result on their debut.
Dave
21st August 2021, 10:06
Re Alpine: Unless a crazy race happens…
Re Verstappen tweet: Well, I don’t want to jump in the thread.
Re Pourchaire tweet: Next up – driver’s license!
ADUB SMALLBLOCK (@waptraveler)
21st August 2021, 14:10
Did I miss seeing the story of the Belgian circuit CEO on here? I would think that would be news?
Dutchguy (@justarandomdutchguy)
21st August 2021, 17:21
You missed it
https://www.racefans.net/2021/08/16/racefans-round-up-16-08-4/
Todfod (@todfod)
23rd August 2021, 13:22
I think Renault’s lack of development on their engine for 2021 is going to bite them at Spa and Monza. What a foolish decision by the team to not introduce any engine upgrades this season. Not only are they risking losing out on a P5 finish this year, they’re going to start next season with an inferior or unreliable engine that will limit their track time in a new regulation era.
NS Biker (@rekibsn)
23rd August 2021, 19:50
Not to worry, F Alonso will whip out his bike an make up for it.
2,000 m, 100 miles in under 6 hr. Not bad at all. An aspiring Tommy Goodwin.