The Formula 1 Sunday in review: Most practical of Social Media

Most practical of Social Media

The warfare on Sunday on Twitter, Instagram & Co. go: +++ Albon comments for the first time on the Crimson-Bull-Aus +++ Video: Perez ‘farewell to Racing Level +++

16: 03 Clock

Video: The slightly different starting grid

We are not allowed to withhold this find from the depths of the internet from you. The YouTube channel “BH Formula 1” has given old Formula 1 races a modern look: The starting grid of the Belgium Apt-Prix 1991 was created in the style of the current graphic – with all sizes from Michael Schumacher to Ayrton Senna. Good idea!

16: 54 Uhr

Albon speaks for the first time

Two days after the official announcement by Crimson Bull that Sergio Perez will take the place of Alexander Albon in the coming season, the Thai is reporting publicly for the first time to speak.

In an Instagram submit, he writes: “I’m not going to lie, people, it hurts. I have I gave my all, but it wasn’t quite enough. I want to thank everyone who has supported me this year, especially my Thai fans. With all the different opinions out there, I always had you guys who pushed me. “

He will not give up because racing is his life. “I’m not going to let it stop here. I have more to give and my focus is on 2021 to return and wave the Thai flag again! “

16: 51 Clock

Video: This is how Perez says goodbye to Racing Level

The scenes in this video are thoroughly emotional: Sergio Perez says goodbye to the staff for which he has been driving for seven years after his retirement in Abu Dhabi. Racing Level has come up with a lot for the farewell. Among other things, Perez receives plenty of gifts. He is allowed to keep the victory cup from Bahrain (used to be otherwise rather unusual), and the future Crimson Bull driver gets his steering wheel off Bahrain races for free. Great gesture!

16: 48 Clock

Ricciardo congratulates his future staff

McLaren was able to take third place in the constructors’ championship with a strong overall performance in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz and Zak Brown were very happy after the race. And also Daniel Ricciardo congratulated properly.

16: 43 Clock

Video: Review of the Year 1999

This video by Lewis Hamilton and David Coulthard is circulating on Twitter today. In the year 1999 the Scot, who at that time was still active in Formula 1 warfare at McLaren, predicted that the then 14 – year olds move up to the premier class will.

21 Years later, Hamilton equalized and exceeded the records of Coulthard’s former rival Michael Schumacher. As a seven-time world champion, he is removed from the Silverstone circuit with the renaming of the Commence up finish straight to “ Hamilton Straight ” honored.

16: 30 Clock

Farewell and a new beginning

Daniil Kwjat leaves Formula 1 again after this season, Yuki Tsunoda joins AlphaTauri in his footsteps. The Japanese has already shown in the junior series and finished third in his first Formula 2 year. That’s why the FIA 2020 also named “Rookie of the Year”.