Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

Harika

https://twitter.com/Toyota_WEC/status/946292660716830720

Now official. Alonso to LeMans

boardsuser1

Harika wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Toyota_WEC/status/946292660716830720

Now official. Alonso to LeMans

Can't fault him for his ambitions.

Another F1 title is out of the question now as i don't see him in F1 by 40, he's no 36.

Matching the achievement of Graham Hill is all he can do now to cement his status.

Looking back on his career it has been a combination of bad decisions and right place wrong time.

Only for Spygate and Hamilton that Merc drive was his.

donspeekinglesh

That's not an official account. Spanish Fool's Day apparently.

Harika

donspeekinglesh wrote: »

That's not an official account. Spanish Fool's Day apparently.

Thanks I was wondering when scrolling through them, but was shared by a motorsport journalist. :pac:

Charlie-Bravo

I'm not having a go. Just sharing...

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=105662296&postcount=5894

lolie

While on the subject of social media Kimi is now on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimimatiasraikkonen/ although i doubt he'll update it to often.

Cool_CM

Anybody pick up any good F1 books over Christmas? About to start Adrian Newey's now.

boardsuser1

Cool_CM wrote: »

Anybody pick up any good F1 books over Christmas? About to start Adrian Newey's now.

Been meaning to buy that, i expect it will be a good read.

Cool_CM

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Cool_CM wrote: »

Anybody pick up any good F1 books over Christmas? About to start Adrian Newey's now.

Been meaning to buy that, i expect it will be a good read.

It's down to 8 quid on Amazon (hardcover, 1st edition), you won't get much better than that!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Build-Car-Autobiography-Greatest/dp/000819680X

Jordan 199

2017 stats.

LEIN

Jordan 199 wrote: »

2017 stats.

Alonso got a fastest lap!! :pac:

robyntmorton

LEIN wrote: »

Alonso got a fastest lap!! :pac:

Hungary. Not bad for a GP2 engine!

LEIN

robyntmorton wrote: »

Hungary. Not bad for a GP2 engine!

I think you're being kind with that statement!! :pac::pac:

robyntmorton

LEIN wrote: »

I think you're being kind with that statement!! :pac::pac:

Being kind is saying that next years engine will be rebadged from a Honda Civic :pac:

the_pen_turner

Jordan 199 wrote: »

2017 stats.

how did lewis end up with one lap lower than the total. am I forgetting something

Glico Man

the_pen_turner wrote: »

how did lewis end up with one lap lower than the total. am I forgetting something

He was lapped in Mexico by Max iirc.

the_pen_turner

Glico Man wrote: »

He was lapped in Mexico by Max iirc.

that makes sence. I was trying to think did he DNF on the last lap somewhere I missed.

Jordan 199

I think Fernando Alonso will visit the podium a few times this year.

AMKC

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I think Fernando Alonso will visit the podium a few times this year.

I really hope he does now that he will have a decent engine.

the_pen_turner

I hoe Alonso does well , he deserves it after that time driving a lemon


what are the odds on a Honda podium this year

flazio

the_pen_turner wrote: »

I hoe Alonso does well , he deserves it after that time driving a lemon


what are the odds on a Honda podium this year

Long I'd say but will probably shorten as the year goes on. Monaco and Budapest might be tracks to watch out for.

the_pen_turner

just for the fact that Alonso isn't driving a Honda is enough reason to put a small bet on a Honda being on the podium. he is desperately unlucky

boardsuser1

the_pen_turner wrote: »

just for the fact that Alonso isn't driving a Honda is enough reason to put a small bet on a Honda being on the podium. he is desperately unlucky

His career went down hill after the 2007 spygate saga, be it bad luck or wrong decisions or the wrong time.

Would Alonso have won the title in a 2017 Ferrari?

Hard to say as Vettel himself was victorious against Alonso for all bar his final year at Ferrari.

Harika

How penalties are applied, e.g. what does +35 places mean for Toro Rosso

Jordan 199

I think Sainz will finish ahead of Hulkenberg in the championship this year.

Harika

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I think Sainz will finish ahead of Hulkenberg in the championship this year.

I would also bet my money on that. Sainz is simply too strong and the Hulk simply has never ignited and it is time for him to retire to LMP or DTM.
BTW: Did you realise that after having four germans on the grid 10-15 years ago, with german junior drivers waiting for seats, after Hulk there is simply no German in the junior pipeline. No promising GP2 or GP3 driver to be seen.

MuddyDog

Surely we find out this week who drives for Williams this season.

Harika

MuddyDog wrote: »

Surely we find out this week who drives for Williams this season.

Spoiler: Williams will IMO have the weakest driver lineup for 2018. Then difficult if it is Sauber, Torro Rosso or Haas. But this is muddy as two teams have rookies. Of the six drivers Ericsson is the weakest but Leclerc looks like a grenade and with the swap to Alfa Romeo they could create a good car for him. And Haas have two drivers that were promising but since then failed to deliver.

Driver Lineup
1. Red Bull
2. Mercedes
3. McLaren
4. Force India
5. Ferrari - Kimi pulls it down
6. Renault
7. TorroRosso
8. Sauber
9. Haas
10. Williams

El_Duderino 09

MuddyDog wrote: »

Surely we find out this week who drives for Williams this season.

I think it’s been decided.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/42579911

Kubica just wasn’t fast enough.

Joe Saward said it was between Wehrlein and Sirotkin. Sirotkin is the money man and Wehrlein is the faster driver.

While Wehrlein could reduce the cost of Mercedes engines a small bit, it looks like Williams needed the money badly so went for Sirotkin

Infoanon

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

I think it’s been decided.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/42579911

Kubica just wasn’t fast enough.

Joe Saward said it was between Wehrlein and Sirotkin. Sirotkin is the money man and Wehrlein is the faster driver.

While Wehrlein could reduce the cost of Mercedes engines a small bit, it looks like Williams needed the money badly so went for Sirotkin

The more cynical view would be....

Sirotkin - he has lots of Russian money but no experience (not to mention that Kubica outpaced him in Renault testing)

Kyvat - Russian funding if Sirotkin does not get chosen and has experience

Kubica - about half the money Sirotkin can bring. Joe Saward was quoted above and on his blogs and on other reputable publications the 'Kubica not fast enough' has been labelled as incorrect and simply an excuse to explain away Sirotkin as the choice

Wehrlein - Mercedes will not provide the finance - ie Ocon is now their man for the future

Massa - The obvious choice to be retained but in fighting at Williams gave him the opportunity to announce his retirement and take the decision out of Williams hands

If Williams do go for a Stroll and Sirotkin line up it will be the weakest line up in F1