Zoff between RTL and Sky
Actually, Sky is still looking for a buyer for the rights to those four races that have to be shown on free TV in Germany according to the contract with Formula 1. Many fans hoped that there would be an agreement with RTL once more. But that seems a long way off.
The starting point: In an interview, Heiko Wasser fired a broadside towards Sky. The RTL commentator on ‘Sport Bild’: “Looking at Formula 1 on Sky is like watching a great love having sex with her new one. And then he’s really bad in bed.”
Sky expert Ralf Schumacher doesn’t let that sit on him. He now counters on Instagram: “Dear Heiko. With such comments one can only speak of regrettable! Didn’t know that you might increase like that. Just embarrassing.” Plus a thumbs down.
Hard to imagine that this might be the basis for a collaboration.
Balance of power: The whole truth
In this video (It’s also on YouTube!) we analyze the data from the winter tests in Bahrain 2023 in a way that we guarantee you have never done before. Alex Bodo is CEO of PACETEQand PACETEQ not only supplies many Formula 1 teams with data, but now also us.
Am virtual get-together for YouTube channel members On February 28th, Bodo sequenced the data of the tests for our users, rated the favorites and explained why – contrary to other statements – one can very well read something from the three days.
This video is an excerpt from our February regulars’ table. Normally only channel members can see our regulars’ tables. This time we’re making an exception. If you always want to be there live in the future: Become a channel member now!
You’ve never analyzed Formula 1 tests like this!
In this video, Alex Bodo from PACETEQ analyzes the data from the Bahrain 2023 winter tests like you’ve definitely never done it! More Formula 1 videos
New job for Susie Wolff
Susie Wolff, Toto Wolff’s wife, is now Managing Director of the F1 Academy, i.e. the formula platform especially for women, in which the German Carrie Schreiner will also be at the start. She reports directly to Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and in her new job works closely with Bruno Michel, the General Manager of the Academy.
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Mercedes realistic
Toto Wolff admits that the winter tests in Bahrain “didn’t go entirely smoothly” for Mercedes: “We had some reliability issues and struggled with the car set-up on the second day. […] Given how the season ended last year, our expectations were that we would probably have to catch up at the top. That seems to be the case so far, but we won’t know for sure until following this weekend.”
Andrea & Alonzo
It is the most glamorous couple in Formula 1: Andrea Schlager and Fernando Alonso. Now the ServusTV presenter has talked regarding her private life with the Aston Martin star for the first time.
At “Sport and Talk from Hangar-7” Schlager spoke on Monday evening regarding how Alonso describes his first impressions of his new team and how surprised he was that Sebastian Vettel did not achieve better results with the car in 2022.
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Girlfriend unpacks: That’s how Alonso thinks regarding Aston!
It is the lovers of Formula 1: Andrea Schlager & Fernando Alonso. Now the ServusTV presenter has talked regarding her private life for the first time. More Formula 1 videos
Sales rumours: Statement from AlphaTauri
Rumors that AlphaTauri is going to be sold have been circulating for a few days. Ralf Schumacher had already relegated this to the realm of fables. Now team boss Franz Tost speaks up. He met with Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff (the gentleman on the left in the photo), “and he confirmed to me that the shareholders will not sell AlphaTauri”. A clear one Statement.
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Get in the mood for the season with our tips
You probably know the Formula 1 podcast “Starting Grid”. In the latest issue at the start of the season in Bahrain, we not only talked regarding current topics, but also took a closer look at the individual teams. And we gave our tips, see graphic.
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The Vettel comeback thing
It causes heated discussions that Sebastian Vettel might return to Formula 1 as a replacement for Lance Stroll from Saudi Arabia, or not. In any case, one does not believe in it: “He has finished with it. He has won four Formula 1 world championships. More is not possible because he would not win seven titles because of his age,” says former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone in one Interview with the ‘dpa’.
Ecclestone describes himself as a “friend” of Vettel. By retiring at the end of 2022, Vettel “did exactly “the right thing. He’s a world champion and has to compete with world champions. If he mightn’t make sure he was in the right car that might win the world championship, he would have wasted another year of his life. “
Marc Surer: That speaks once morest a Vettel comeback!
Interview with Marc Surer: Why the Aston Martin euphoria might go too far and why he urgently advises Sebastian Vettel once morest a comeback. More Formula 1 videos
Magnussen: Is Haas that good?
The star guest at the regulars’ table on Tuesday was Alexander Bodo, CEO of PACETEQ and one of the world’s leading experts in motorsport data analysis. His customers also include several Formula 1 teams. By the way, he doesn’t reveal exactly which ones. And according to Alex Bodo’s analysis, in the worst case Haas runs the risk of being lapped in the race in Bahrain.
Kevin Magnussen has a slightly more optimistic view of the world. He says: “We can also drive the lap times that the fastest drove. If it’s the maximum that they have shown, we know that we might have driven faster. But maybe the others can do it too.”
According to Bodo, yes. He believes Haas will find himself back in midfield. If things go well. Not too rosy prospects for Nico Hulkenberg.
Alpine, always in my Heart!
We know Dennis Lewandowski because we were just at the regulars’ table, well as a hardcore fan among our channel members. His heart beats for Alpine, and he makes no secret of that. He regrets that Fernando Alonso has now switched to Aston Martin – but he is looking forward to a hopefully successful future in sport. He has now created a video on Instagram that will not only please the Alpine hardcore among you. Predicate: worth seeing.
Good morning!
On the buttons of the live ticker reports today – in an unfamiliar role – Christian Nimmervoll for you. And to be honest, I’m still a bit tired. For four hours on Tuesday evening we laughed with our channel members, exchanged stories, talked shop regarding the new season and speculated regarding what Oliver Mintzlaff might really be up to with AlphaTauri.
If you weren’t there, take a look at our monthly regulars’ table. become a channel member costs 3.99 euros per month, but can be canceled at any time and therefore without risk for you. Then we can have a glass of wine together at the next regulars’ table in March, which starts today, and talk regarding Formula 1 via zoom!
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