Formula 1 2015: General Discussion Thread

Charlie-Bravo

Some people may want to keep conducting a post mortem. To me, this season was dead to me a long time ago. :pac:

TheDoctor

Should we start the 2016 thread and put this season in the past?

risteard7

TheDoctor wrote: »

Should we start the 2016 thread and put this season in the past?

Yes nothing positive to look back on. Can we skip 2016 and go to 2017 😀

aphex™

tripperman

Am I the only one who wouldn't be sure on manor making the grid next season?
I think this since John booth and Graham announced they were leaving the team along with other technical staff, I haven't heard of any new staff joining to run the team in there place, the tie up to pro drive that was rummored never anything came from it,
I thought that it was said prior to 2015 season that Fitzpatrick hadn't the means to find the team for more then one season without big sponsorship or another backer,

Harika

Manor is testing today for next season already, it would make no sense to do that when they want to bail out anyway or are low on money.

TheDoctor

Whos driving the car?

kiddums

Harika wrote: »

Manor is testing today for next season already, it would make no sense to do that when they want to bail out anyway or are low on money.

Is that not just taking part in the tyre test for Pirelli?

Harika

TheDoctor wrote: »

Whos driving the car?

Rio Haryanto this morning. Now Development Driver Jordan King. And @kiddums, yes it is the Pirelli tyre test, even more futile to test if you may falter.

kiddums

Nice to see the young guys getting a shot at driving.

I meant as in I thought all 2015 Teams had to partake in the test with the same set up they ran in the race.
Not that it was an option for them.

Harika

kiddums wrote: »

Nice to see the young guys getting a shot at driving.

I meant as in I thought all 2015 Teams had to partake in the test with the same set up they ran in the race.
Not that it was an option for them.

The first kid was running 50 laps in four hours, so they take it seriously imo.

El_Duderino 09

tripperman wrote:

Am I the only one who wouldn't be sure on manor making the grid next season? I think this since John booth and Graham announced they were leaving the team along with other technical staff, I haven't heard of any new staff joining to run the team in there place, the tie up to pro drive that was rummored never anything came from it, I thought that it was said prior to 2015 season that Fitzpatrick hadn't the means to find the team for more then one season without big sponsorship or another backer,

It's all speculation but Mercedes are looking at taking them on as a second team ala toro Rosso to red bull and Haas to ferrari. They have been running a modified 2014 chassis this year but they have a 2016 chassis ready to go. Doubtful that they will pull out now particularly if they can sell an interest to Mercedes.

I really wish the weaker teams got more help to be competitive rather than having Bernie take the mick about how uncompetitive they are.

Jordan 199

Gintonious wrote: »

So is there any outstanding business with this season then? Drivers to be confirmed etc?

I can confirm I will be driving for Manor next year.

TheDoctor

Best of luck, say hi to the McLaren lads as you drive past them!

tripperman

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

It's all speculation but Mercedes are looking at taking them on as a second team ala toro Rosso to red bull and Haas to ferrari. They have been running a modified 2014 chassis this year but they have a 2016 chassis ready to go. Doubtful that they will pull out now particularly if they can sell an interest to Mercedes.

I really wish the weaker teams got more help to be competitive rather than having Bernie take the mick about how uncompetitive they are.

I hope they don't go, it's just the silence has me wondering and having seen two key figures leave the team added more doubt, Mercedes tie up would be perfect if it helps them close the gap to the midfield teams, and get a decent budget to compete,

Jordan 199

TheDoctor wrote: »

Best of luck, say hi to the McLaren lads as you drive past them!

Thank you and I will.

Taki Inoue is mentoring me at the moment so I am planning on making a big impact next year. Roll on 2016.

Jordan 199

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Cool can I hit you with the course car in that case?

:pac:

Cruel!!

tripperman

tripperman wrote: »

Am I the only one who wouldn't be sure on manor making the grid next season?
I think this since John booth and Graham announced they were leaving the team along with other technical staff, I haven't heard of any new staff joining to run the team in there place, the tie up to pro drive that was rummored never anything came from it,
I thought that it was said prior to 2015 season that Fitzpatrick hadn't the means to find the team for more then one season without big sponsorship or another backer,

Did they not sort a better Ferrari package for next year?

Myrddin

I started a 2016 thread, just for news & developments etc - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057530596

tripperman

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Did they not sort a better Ferrari package for next year?

Mercedes engine and Williams are supplying transmission end of the things,

Tippex

tripperman wrote: »

Am I the only one who wouldn't be sure on manor making the grid next season?
I think this since John booth and Graham announced they were leaving the team along with other technical staff, I haven't heard of any new staff joining to run the team in there place, the tie up to pro drive that was rummored never anything came from it,
I thought that it was said prior to 2015 season that Fitzpatrick hadn't the means to find the team for more then one season without big sponsorship or another backer,

Didn't Ted mention about Dave Ryan (ex Mclaren) getting involved with Manor http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2015/11/14/dave-ryan-joins-manor-as-racing-director/

There has also been talk of the guy involved with the Austin and mexico races looking to get involved in the team.

tripperman

Tippex wrote: »

Didn't Ted mention about Dave Ryan (ex Mclaren) getting involved with Manor http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2015/11/14/dave-ryan-joins-manor-as-racing-director/

There has also been talk of the guy involved with the Austin and mexico races looking to get involved in the team.

Hadn't seen this story about Ryan joining