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Despite Red Bull dominating I’ve been fascinated by this season, particularly Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin, it’s great seeing him make a good career move after quite a while making bad ones.
Not sure if this has been included on this thread yet, but just saw this on Today’s Railways UK twitter
https://twitter.com/TodaysRailways/status/1669695408543526916
In other news, looks like Audi have announced they will be joining Formula 1.
https://www.skysports.com/amp/f1/news/12433/12681730/audi-confirms-formula-1-entry-from-2026-as-sport-welcomes-volkswagen-brand
You’re welcome :). The work carried out on 221143 does seem like a bit of a waste of time now, unless storage is only temporary, which I’m starting to doubt.
As well as the 390s being refurbished.
Also, this looks like 221143, despite being repaired and receiving the Avanti livery, will not re-enter service with Avanti.
Been confirmed courtesy of Steven Knight Media that the first 2 Class 221s will go off lease next Monday,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skmpub/status/1534205931516571651
That was changed in 2017 when 221144 was re-activated at XC. XC received the extra shop vehicle (221144s original), and Virgin received a standard vehicle I return (from 221136).