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They’d be better off replacing VB with Heidfeld.
Why would they sign a 42 year old who hasn't raced in F1 since 2011?
Re Formula E - the cars seem to have more power than grip, the pace of development seems to be quite rapid. I don't believe that it'll be a niche formulae for very long, it may even prove to be more relevant for motor manufacturers than F1 when you consider that within twenty years, new cars won't be powered by internal combustion.
Anyway, George Russell straps himself into a Merc, puts on the softest rubber and goes fastest, a full six point six seconds faster than Roy Nissany in the Williams. Granted, that Williams was driven by Roy Nissany, son of "There's too much grip" Chanoch Nissany which might explain why the second Williams driven by Latifi was three point seven seconds per lap faster.
Imagine being so broke that you have to rent out a seat for tyre testing knowing full well that driver feedback will be next to useless.
Anyway, apparently no-one likes the 2020 Pirelli tyres.
Formula E, the spark just isn’t there.
*Applauds*
Why would Merc sign MV?
He looks to be the fastest racer out there. Lacks LH's experience and maturity, but devastatingly fast. LH might go another five years, but he'll start to lose his edge sometime so MV would be the logical replacement. Having them as teammates for a year or two would really be something - the undisputed champ versus the young contender.
Just looked up Roy Nissany. Williams is so depressing right now 🙁
slackalice
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Why would Merc sign MV? They’d be better off replacing VB with Heidfeld.
Do you mean Hulkenberg?
That makes more sense!!
Lawrence Stroll is looking to buy a large share in Aston Martin
Could we see Racing Point rebranded in the future and what implications could it have for Redbull as they have AM as a title sponsor with possibility of being their engine supplier in 2021 if the rules suit them
Red Bull would race even without Aston Martin (if it suited them) - they could buy Aston Martin with loose change from the back of their hospitality suite sofas! 🙂
And Honda are confirmed as their engine suppliers for 2021.
Ahhh! Yes! Hulkenberg... not Heidfeld! It was early!
I agree Hulkenberg would make more sense if Lewis Hamilton was planning to stay longer term. Having two drivers as good as Max or Lewis in the same team usually ends in tears lol
This should be a 2020 thread now.
There's one lurking around already, however it was started a bit early (with two races to go lol) so it's dropped off the front page
what implications could it have for Redbull as they have AM as a title sponsor with possibility of being their engine supplier in 2021 if the rules suit them
That alternative engine supply stuff was never a real thing, it was just Mclaren and Red Bull looking around in case of the worst-case scenario and realizing that they could share a privately funded Cosworth engine and rebrand it to suit. Both teams have locked down engine supplies now so there is absolutely zero chance of Cosworth or AM producing an engine.
This should be a 2020 thread now.
The season's over, so I'm calling this one in!
Can I be like some of the paid commentators and post a winners and losers list?
I nominate Hamilton as the winner because he won the championship and Kubica as the loser because he got his arse handed to him by a rookie teammate.
scotroutes
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This should be a 2020 thread now.
Yeah, this one was created a month ago - we should probably start using it...
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/f1-2020-spoilers-abound/
Can I be like some of the paid commentators and post a winners and losers list?
I'd go :
Drivers - Winner - LeClerc because he's breaking the 'Ferrari #2 driver' mould. Loser - Kubica - sorry mate, we all wanted to see you back in F1 but you were whupped by a rookie.
Teams - Winner - McLaren because of where they've come from. Losers - Williams - because of where they are
Engines - Winner - Honda - Finally fighting at the front. Loser - Renault - can't match the development of the other 3 and being abandoned by their only customer
Team bosses - Winner - Toto - leads a winning team without coming across as a dick (looking at you Mr Spice). Loser - Gunther Steiner. Your team is falling apart at the f&*^&^^ seams mate but you still signed that &&%^^% &^%*( Grosjean. Sort your %^%$!£% &^*% out.
Can I be like some of the paid commentators and post a winners and losers list?
I read Mr Palmers list and reasons a couple of times. How is the World Champion not the best driver of the year? Or have I fallen for an elaborate trolling?
I've never been able to work out if Jolyon Palmer is deliberately contrarian or an idiot
I err on the side of idiot. Just can't stand the man.
How is the World Champion not the best driver of the year?
According to paranoid Hamilton fanbois, Rosberg only won the championship because Mercedes sabotaged his engine because they wanted a German driver to win, so Hamilton should have been awarded the championship anyway. Further evidence is that Merc paid Hamilton several times the salary of Rosberg, so they must have agreed that he was the better driver.
How is the World Champion not the best driver of the year?
I suppose you could be the best driver but not win the championship if you had a slower car, which Verstappen did. I'd still say Hamilton was the driver of the year though because Verstappen is still making the occasional rookie error, like throwing away pole for not lifting off for a yellow flag
How is the World Champion not the best driver of the year?
The best driver may not be in the best car. See 2010 for example, when Vettel won despite doing some now-familiar things like driving sideways into his teammate, yet Alonso nearly took the crown in an underperforming Ferrari.
But, as above, I’d agree that in 2019 Hamilton still gets the nod over Verstappen, with Sainz third.
Renault doing som 'restructuring' (ie firing) after their shitty season:
Renault technical director Nick Chester leaves under-performing team - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/50690975
It says he's been at the Enstone team for 19 years!! Must be quite a shock to have to leave after that length of time
Looks like im not the only one who thinks Hamilton and Wolff could go to Ferrari in 2021(I predicted this may happen a week ago on page 42)
https://www.planetf1.com/news/jordan-2021-right-time-for-hamilton-and-wolff-to-ferrari/
IMHO Hamilton and Wolff will only go to Ferrari if Merc leave or look like leaving.
Marca (No a great source I know but it seems plausible!) claim Vettel and Riccardo have both been in touch with McLaren about a drive in 2021.
Looks like im not the only one who thinks Hamilton and Wolff could go to Ferrari in 2021
Vettel and Riccardo have both been in touch with McLaren about a drive in 2021.
It's called the "silly season" because...
It's not called silly season...that's mid summer 😉