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GraemeAU50 · August 10th, 2018, 07:27 AM

Yeh, things like the IROC series or even the BMW M1 Procar challenge in Europe way back were great

Here in Australia they had a couple of one make races featuring local touring car and the occassional F1 or international driver and while a lot of our 'big names' did just as well in these as their normal cars there were some careers launched by others who were right up amongst these stars

**henryf** · August 10th, 2018, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by flake56

nascar used to have series that did that. it did show who could actually drive. surprising was that mark martin had a great deal of success against road and formula drivers alike. it would let you know where lewis actually stands though. never happen as you said but a great idea. might put seb in a different light as well. a thought you might make to f1 boss liberty media as a show event one time version.

I can remember many years ago, when the British Grand Prix was televised, there was a full set of races on the day, including a race of identical Minis driven by the F1 drivers, with the same starting grid as the Grand Prix. It was done for fun, but the drivers took it very seriously once the flag dropped.

**risen** · August 12th, 2018, 08:16 PM

The only appearance by a 2018 Formula E car in the UK this year.

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**flake56** · August 15th, 2018, 02:35 PM

Alonzo announced his retirement from F1 this morning. will be strange not to have him running for some team. he was entertaining to watch. still very talented even at his age. who will be next?

**Jack Rabbit** · August 16th, 2018, 09:47 PM

He's not done racing... we'll probably see him compete in the USA.

Meanwhile... Carlos Sainz Jr. has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the McLaren team.

**pharoahegypt** · August 16th, 2018, 11:00 PM

I thought Alonso had already said he was moving to Indy Cars?

will101 · August 17th, 2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pharoahegypt

I thought Alonso had already said he was moving to Indy Cars?

He only said that Indy Cars was a possibility. Rumors are going around regarding McLaren fielding an Indy car next season, and Alonso possibly testing a 2018 Indy car.

https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/n...159624/?nrt=86

**Adam West** · August 18th, 2018, 02:40 AM

Nothing's firmed for Alonso. He'll finish out the year and hopefully be appreciated as one of the greats.

**Mister Fide** · August 18th, 2018, 04:48 AM

Alonso is one of the greats - certainly in the Top 20.
Would have won more titles if he had been able to stay with a top car - though I guess we can say that about many drivers.
Puzzled about Riccardo leaving Red Bull.

**Motorboater** · August 20th, 2018, 02:12 PM

It's a shame Alonso's F1 career hasn't finished with a flurry of success. But I suppose he long established himself as an all time great, and stats in motorsport don't always tell the full story. Hopefully his passion for racing means he'll be a professional racer even into his 50s.

August 12th, 2018, 08:16 PM	#3603
risen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in the middle Posts: 1,100 Thanks: 68,798 Thanked 15,539 Times in 1,092 Posts	The only appearance by a 2018 Formula E car in the UK this year. Additional image: Last edited by risen; August 12th, 2018 at 08:48 PM..

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flake56 Former Staff Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: deep swamp Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 36,630 Thanked 9,953 Times in 1,245 Posts	retirement Alonzo announced his retirement from F1 this morning. will be strange not to have him running for some team. he was entertaining to watch. still very talented even at his age. who will be next?

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pharoahegypt Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middle England Posts: 4,491 Thanks: 10,176 Thanked 43,617 Times in 4,154 Posts	I thought Alonso had already said he was moving to Indy Cars? __________________ Arguing with a intelligent person is hard; but arguing with a stupid person is impossible!

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August 10th, 2018, 07:27 AM	#3601
GraemeAU50 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 111 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 1,177 Times in 109 Posts	Yeh, things like the IROC series or even the BMW M1 Procar challenge in Europe way back were great Here in Australia they had a couple of one make races featuring local touring car and the occassional F1 or international driver and while a lot of our 'big names' did just as well in these as their normal cars there were some careers launched by others who were right up amongst these stars

August 16th, 2018, 09:47 PM	#3605
Jack Rabbit Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 563 Thanks: 8,783 Thanked 7,648 Times in 565 Posts	He's not done racing... we'll probably see him compete in the USA. Meanwhile... Carlos Sainz Jr. has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the McLaren team.

August 18th, 2018, 02:40 AM	#3608
Adam West Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis - The Racing Capitol of the World Posts: 650 Thanks: 8,517 Thanked 6,205 Times in 635 Posts	Nothing's firmed for Alonso. He'll finish out the year and hopefully be appreciated as one of the greats.

August 18th, 2018, 04:48 AM	#3609
Mister Fide Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nearly there Posts: 892 Thanks: 23,075 Thanked 17,986 Times in 890 Posts	Alonso is one of the greats - certainly in the Top 20. Would have won more titles if he had been able to stay with a top car - though I guess we can say that about many drivers. Puzzled about Riccardo leaving Red Bull.

August 20th, 2018, 02:12 PM	#3610
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,487 Thanked 38,245 Times in 4,299 Posts	It's a shame Alonso's F1 career hasn't finished with a flurry of success. But I suppose he long established himself as an all time great, and stats in motorsport don't always tell the full story. Hopefully his passion for racing means he'll be a professional racer even into his 50s.