FIA F2 2020 silly season - Page 2

Nikki Katz · 20 Jan 2020, 13:38 (Ref:3952445)

I wasn’t expecting that, the series seems to have been struggling to find good drivers with enough money in recent years. Good luck to them, though I suspect it will mean that one of the other teams will disappear before long.

peebee2 · 20 Jan 2020, 14:04 (Ref:3952451)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD Media

99% Mazepin. But next to him? Sette Camara maybe?

I’d say more than 99% the team owner will drive.

Theunser · 20 Jan 2020, 20:24 (Ref:3952487)

Well, Mazepin did a test for Carlin and that seat is I think better, Carlin being an experienced and competitive team in F2. So the first target for him is I think Carlin. But If he can't get that seat It's obvious he will end up at Hitech.
However I'd like to see Ghiotto and Sette Camara at Hitech

And what about Aitken?

peebee2 · 20 Jan 2020, 22:42 (Ref:3952493)

LOL, Mazepin is Hitech.

**chunterer** · 20 Jan 2020, 23:48 (Ref:3952505)

Ghiotto already said he was gone. He's got a GT drive lined up I think?

smithhehehaha · 21 Jan 2020, 02:05 (Ref:3952511)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD Media

99% Mazepin. But next to him? Sette Camara maybe?

Ghiotto is already wants to say goodbye to F2, so I place my bet to Camara too.

peebee2 · 21 Jan 2020, 05:12 (Ref:3952523)

I’m sure Ghiotto could continue if he’s paid enough.

Alessio · 21 Jan 2020, 18:56 (Ref:3952638)

Ghiotto's moved to SRO GT Europe and I think he's trying to work his way into LMP1 now, so I don't think he'll be back for another year.

smithhehehaha · 25 Jan 2020, 13:14 (Ref:3953289)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alessio

Ghiotto's moved to SRO GT Europe and I think he's trying to work his way into LMP1 now, so I don't think he'll be back for another year.

Indeed, in an interview to motorsports.com, Ghiotto said he wants a new direction after a long career in F2, so he swifter to WEC after finish the 2019 F2 season.

Theunser · 28 Jan 2020, 15:06 (Ref:3954206)

Lundgaard confirmed at ART, as well as other Renault protegee Guanyu Zhou will stay with Virtousi.

Juntos · 28 Jan 2020, 15:24 (Ref:3954211)

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Originally Posted by Theunser

Lundgaard confirmed at ART, as well as other Renault protegee Guanyu Zhou will stay with Virtousi.

Natural. Zhou's father is the team owner.

smithhehehaha · 29 Jan 2020, 10:26 (Ref:3954361)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

Natural. Zhou's father is the team owner.

Illot will be his new team-mate. (Again since the 2017 Euro F3 season)

Formulahistory · 29 Jan 2020, 15:13 (Ref:3954415)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

Natural. Zhou's father is the team owner.

Who is his father? Where does he have the money from? Never heard of that story...

Juntos · 29 Jan 2020, 18:16 (Ref:3954454)

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Originally Posted by Formulahistory

Who is his father? Where does he have the money from? Never heard of that story...

Former sponsor of Scuderia Ferrari F1.

peebee2 · 29 Jan 2020, 20:55 (Ref:3954471)

His Dad certainly loves his Ferrari's. Supposed to be one of the biggest collectors in China.

smithhehehaha · 30 Jan 2020, 08:32 (Ref:3954514)

Confirmed Drivers (Up to Jan 29, 2020)

DAMS (All Confirmed):
Sean Gelael
Dan Ticktum

UNI-Virtuosi Racing (All confirmed):
Guanyu Zhou
Callum Ilott

ART (All Confirmed):
Marcus Armstrong
Christian Lundgaard

Carlin:
Yuki Tsunoda

Charouz (All Confirmed):
Louis Delétraz
Pedro Piquet

MP Motorsport:
Felipe Drugovich

HWA (All Confirmed):
Artem Markelov
Giuliano Alesi

Prema (All Confirmed):
Mick Schumacher
Robert Shwartzman

Trident:
Roy Nissany

**chunterer** · 31 Jan 2020, 11:35 (Ref:3954728)

Have I missed something? Only 9 teams this year?

I think it's terrible to have Gelael still in the series, he's not developed in 4 seasons! I suppose the backing helps keep the team afloat and provides the opportunity for a talented driver in the sister car.

Deletraz ought to have moved off to sportscars or something by now too.

Other than that, we have kept the quickest newcomers from last year and appear to be getting some pretty strong debutants.

Formulahistory · 31 Jan 2020, 14:01 (Ref:3954777)

There are 11 teams in Formula 2 in 2020. All 10 teams from 2019 plus Hitech.

Alessio · 31 Jan 2020, 15:48 (Ref:3954798)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

I think it's terrible to have Gelael still in the series, he's not developed in 4 seasons! I suppose the backing helps keep the team afloat and provides the opportunity for a talented driver in the sister car.

He’s not the worst pay-driver to have around in the series by any means though, especially compared to Raghunathan or Philo Paz Armand. He’s a pretty competent driver that probably has a career in sportscars and, as you mention, at least his money has helped the likes of Giovinazzi and Mitch Evans progress with their own careers.

Aside from that though, I agree it’s definitely looking to be an exciting one towards the front of the grid and the new rookies will hopefully give the fast sophomores a run for their money.

Juntos · 31 Jan 2020, 22:43 (Ref:3954881)

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Originally Posted by Alessio

He’s not the worst pay-driver to have around in the series by any means though, especially compared to Raghunathan or Philo Paz Armand.

You can't compare. Mr Gelael is a racing driver, Lord "Raghu" is an entertainer.

On the other hand i do think Mr Gelael never have the team support and commitment he deserves. He is constantly set as second driver even before the season starts.

**chunterer** · 1 Feb 2020, 00:58 (Ref:3954902)

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Originally Posted by Formulahistory

There are 11 teams in Formula 2 in 2020. All 10 teams from 2019 plus Hitech.

Ah, cheers I thought I has missed something.

smithhehehaha · 2 Feb 2020, 13:51 (Ref:3955280)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

Ah, cheers I thought I has missed something.

Because I just included the confirmed seats. So it's not completed.

smithhehehaha · 7 Feb 2020, 12:10 (Ref:3956239)

Confirmed Drivers (Up to Feb 7, 2020)

DAMS (All Confirmed):
Sean Gelael
Dan Ticktum

UNI-Virtuosi Racing (All confirmed):
Guanyu Zhou
Callum Ilott

ART (All Confirmed):
Marcus Armstrong
Christian Lundgaard

Carlin:
Yuki Tsunoda

Charouz (All Confirmed):
Louis Delétraz
Pedro Piquet

MP Motorsport:
Felipe Drugovich

HWA (All Confirmed):
Artem Markelov
Giuliano Alesi

Prema (All Confirmed):
Mick Schumacher
Robert Shwartzman

Trident:
Roy Nissany

Hitech (All Confirmed):
Luca Ghiotto
Nikita Mazepin

smithhehehaha · 7 Feb 2020, 12:11 (Ref:3956240)

Hitech filed a strong team in their debut F2 season. Out of expectation is Ghiotto stay, no Camara

peebee2 · 7 Feb 2020, 14:05 (Ref:3956266)

Perhaps Ghiotto is gambling that Mr M may take him to F1 if he does a Haas-style deal with Toto...

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