Formula 1 2017: General Discussion Thread

mickdw · 03-12-2016 07:48PM

Faugheen wrote: »

Actually, speaking of Formula E, if he wasn't contracted to Ferrari then I think JEV would excel in a Merc. Always thought he was vastly under-rated and under-appreciated.

Yes terrible how JEV career went. There was nothing between himself and Ricciardo as team mates.

Charlie-Bravo · 03-12-2016 07:52PM

How about about Buemi? He's top class in Formula E and really didn't as good a chance to shine in Toro Rossa

Jordan 199 · 03-12-2016 08:06PM

This always reminds me of Buemi:

christy c · 03-12-2016 08:45PM

Jordan 199 wrote: »

This always reminds me of Buemi:

I love how he turns the steering despite having no wheels

Faugheen · 03-12-2016 08:57PM

mickdw wrote: »

Yes terrible how JEV career went. There was nothing between himself and Ricciardo as team mates.

Not to mention the joke of a decision to give Kvyat the Red Bull drive.

boardsuser1 · 03-12-2016 09:42PM

Faugheen wrote: »

Not to mention the joke of a decision to give Kvyat the Red Bull drive.

I wonder does Vettel rue the chat he had with Helmut Marko in Russia now :pac:

El_Duderino 09 · 04-12-2016 10:47AM

Ghost Train wrote:

Maldonado and Hamilton had some close racing back in the day, he's probably available. Kvyat would be good in a car that can match the Redbull. Wonder would any of the lead formula E drivers be available for an f1 seat?

Maldonado? You must be joking. Why would merc want a head the ball like him in their car?

Kvyat wasn't fast when he was in a red bull, then he was roundly beaten by Sains.
Kvyat is an interesting case though. His story is told as if he was hard done by, but in reality he's just not every fast. He's very lucky to have a seat for next year.

Buemi or JEV would be great but I still think they'll promote one of their own young drivers

Ghost Train · 04-12-2016 11:58AM

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Maldonado? You must be joking. Why would merc want a head the ball like him in their car?

Kvyat wasn't fast when he was in a red bull, then he was roundly beaten by Sains.
Kvyat is an interesting case though. His story is told as if he was hard done by, but in reality he's just not every fast. He's very lucky to have a seat for next year.

Buemi or JEV would be great but I still think they'll promote one of their own young drivers

Yes half joking, just trying to think of drivers that would be available, mix things up or be interesting choice to get a chance at seat in strong car.
Maldonado is at least a race winner, has scored a few points, was gp2 champion, Kyvat had podium a race or two before he was demoted, would have something to prove against Redbull, not that they'd release him

El_Duderino 09 · 04-12-2016 12:19PM

Ghost Train wrote:

Yes half joking, just trying to think of drivers that would be available, mix things up or be interesting choice to get a chance at seat in strong car. Maldonado is at least a race winner, has scored a few points, was gp2 champion, Kyvat had podium a race or two before he was demoted, would have something to prove against Redbull, not that they'd release him

Ah speculation is fair enough.

I don't see it with Kvyat though. He had something to prove when he was in the red bull and failed (couple of decent results notwithstanding). He has something to prove in the Toro Rossi and failed. I'd have complete faith in him failing at Mercedes too.

He might be a nice guy abut he's a known entity and yes not very fast.

boardsuser1 · 04-12-2016 02:42PM

Maldonado in a Mercedes :pac::pac::pac:

I think now he is on the list of people to avoid rather than hire.

Taki Inoue would do better than Crashtor :cool:

Ghost Train · 04-12-2016 03:15PM

KC161 wrote: »

Maldonado in a Mercedes :pac::pac::pac:

I think now he is on the list of people to avoid rather than hire.

Taki Inoue would do better than Crashtor :cool:

How many race winners out of contract and available with 2 years experience in current gen f1 car

But yes, would be a slightly odd choice

I guess given how much they were set to pay Rosberg they could buy a driver out his contract at another team if they want somebody with a certain level of experience

boardsuser1 · 04-12-2016 03:23PM

Ghost Train wrote: »

How many race winners out of contract and available with 2 years experience in current gen f1 car

But yes, would be a slightly odd choice

I guess given how much they were set to pay Rosberg they could buy a driver out his contract at another team if they want somebody with a certain level of experience

Only Jenson Button is available,even at that you can be sure as hell that Alonso has been on the phone to Toto Wolff several times.

Apparently Wehrlein and Bottas are favourites for the seat with Alonso and Vettel next up.

I really do hope Alonso gets it though.

Crashtor for Manor anyone?

Jordan 199 · 04-12-2016 04:00PM

KC161 wrote: »

Crashtor for Manor anyone?

Why not? I did miss him this year.

El_Duderino 09 · 04-12-2016 04:02PM

Jordan 199 wrote:

Why not? I did miss him this year.

His state oil sponsorship money ran out do he's now relying on talent and racing craft...

Anesthetize · 04-12-2016 05:26PM

Well he did win that one race

Ghost Train · 04-12-2016 11:02PM

KC161 wrote: »

Only Jenson Button is available,even at that you can be sure as hell that Alonso has been on the phone to Toto Wolff several times.

I doubt even Jenson is totally free from McLaren, given its more a year away as opposed to retirement. All though mightnt take to much to free him up

boardsuser1 · 05-12-2016 12:01AM

Ghost Train wrote: »

I doubt even Jenson is totally free from McLaren, given its more a year away as opposed to retirement. All though mightnt take to much to free him up

The massive plus is Button and Hamilton got on very well during 3 years at McLaren. Highly unlikely to happen but imagine him in a dominant merc.

mickdw · 05-12-2016 12:13AM

We could now see button in the mclaren again next year. If alonso was to get the Merc seat, mclaren would hardly go for 2 rookie drivers.

Ghost Train · 05-12-2016 12:22AM

KC161 wrote: »

The massive plus is Button and Hamilton got on very well during 3 years at McLaren. Highly unlikely to happen but imagine him in a dominant merc.

With the slightly beefier cars next year, it might suit drivers with a higher level of fitness like Jenson.

Also wonder could Whitmarsh make a return to McLaren now that Rons not in the picture anymore. Or will they just promote somebody internally or go looking for somebody else

zom · 05-12-2016 12:33AM

Lauda: "Half of the grid" has offered to [URL="Lauda: "Half of the grid" has offered to replace Rosberg"]replace Rosberg[/URL]

Quite significant words from old champion: When I won the first title I immediately thought about how I would win a second. Not the case with Nico.

hotwhiskey · 05-12-2016 12:47AM

zom wrote: »

Lauda: "Half of the grid" has offered to [URL="Lauda: "Half of the grid" has offered to replace Rosberg"]replace Rosberg[/URL]

Hmmm.. Has Mansell officially retired.

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boardsuser1 · 05-12-2016 12:51AM

hotwhiskey wrote: »

Hmmm.. Has Mansell officially retired.

Lauda himself might fancy the seat

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lauda-drives-the-jaguar-r2-at-valencia/

flazio · 05-12-2016 01:10AM

I'd be shocked if the seat doesn't go to someone who drove a Mercedes-Benz powered car in 2016. Werhlien seems to be the shoe in.

gitzy16v · 05-12-2016 01:11AM

Button would be great,he'd frighten Hamilton,have some fun but probably would settle for a few more wins and no more and no anmosity

Ghost Train · 05-12-2016 01:18AM

flazio wrote: »

I'd be shocked if the seat doesn't go to someone who drove a Mercedes-Benz powered car in 2016. Werhlien seems to be the shoe in.

I'd say he's favourite to get it, won autosport rookie of the year today too

Toto saying he doesn't really want to interfere or disrupt other teams who have already signed their drivers, but has had calls from 80% of the grid
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127386/mercedes-reluctant-to-chase-vettel-or-alonso

gitzy16v · 05-12-2016 01:27AM

Wehrlein has to get it.
Did i hear he has an attitude,could be fun if hes anyway close to Hamilton and thinks he could take him

boardsuser1 · 05-12-2016 01:33AM

gitzy16v wrote: »

Wehrlein has to get it.
Did i hear he has an attitude,could be fun if hes anyway close to Hamilton and thinks he could take him

I think Wehrlein will be another Jan Magnussen.he won't match Hamilton.

Postdriver · 05-12-2016 01:43AM

What's Bruno senna at these day's? Nice to see a senna back in a championship contender carðŸ˜‰

aphex™ · 05-12-2016 01:46AM

Sébastien Buemi should get it. Won the WEC and then formula e twice in a row.

EDIT: Sorry only won Fprmula e once, is leading this championship.

Ghost Train · 05-12-2016 01:55AM

Only thing against Wehrlein is he might make mistakes and is not guaranteed good results. Mercedes mightn't want to risk falling behind Redbull or Ferrari if they have a strong package next year. Could be $20 or $30 million lost plus what ever extra branding & sponsorship they generate as champions

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