Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

Harika wrote: »

Second last, quicker than Stroll but Stroll missed out on a last run as he crashed. Kubica only jumped Stroll in his last run.
In Season 2 both Williams drivers achieved better times than him, but track conditions changed.

With the crop of talented young drivers coming through, it’s hard to see anyone taking Kubica for next year.

Reserve driver for Williams was supposed to put him in the shop window. Only problem is he found himself in the Lidl window when he was aiming for Brown Thomas.

That Williams seems terrible. All three drivers spun that car at some point this weekend. Whether it’s balance or downforce or whatever, it’s a bit of a dog.

Its hard viewing seeing Williams this crap as well. They were seriously at sea at the weekend.

Harika wrote: »

Giovanazzi, Norris, Aitken, Russell, Albon ironically after long dry spell fresh three and a half quick young UK drivers coming down the road.
McLaren, Ferrari might look for an experienced driver. Haas, Sauber for a rookie.

Ferrari in particular go for experienced drivers to minimise risk. Kubica is an unknown quantity so I’d say he’s very unlikely to get a Ferrari drive. McLaren have taken risks in the past.

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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Yeah Mclaren’s not afraid to take a punt. If Alonso stays I wonder if they’ll get rid of stoffel

In any case I’d say the odds are stacked against Robert.

Van doorne is not producing anything.
I don't think he will have a long f1 career.

A lot depends on who wins the F2 championship, Russell is decent, if he wins Mercedes will be keen to try and find a seat somewhere. Norris is Mclaren's next chosen one and with good reason, dominated the F3 title as a rookie and already leading the F2.

Right now a few drivers are at risk for their seats, Grosjean, Hartley, Vandoorne. Ask me last year Kimi would be on that list, but he has improved a lot and even though Leclerc is starting to show why there was so much hype behind him Ferrari don't usually go for young and inexperienced. So could be another year for Kimi

AMKC wrote: »

Robert Kubica could go race in another single seater race if he still wants to race single seaters. Maybe go to Formula E. Has anyone seen that Felipe Massa has said he might be racing in it next year.

I think Kubica should move on from F1. A move to endurance racing might suit him.

Alonso will not race F1 next year. Why would he. Always just too far behind. Spain really didn't have a huge performance up grade for them. If Alfa stay progressing and Ericsson does not get more points, pretty sure he is gone. A lot of Seats up for grabs next year. Cannot see Hartley lasting either.

muckwarrior wrote: »

mickdw wrote: »

Van doorne is not producing anything.
I don't think he will have a long f1 career.

It's hard to judge him considering his teammate. For all we know he could be more than a match for half the drivers on the grid. However, at this stage it's probably safe to say that he's not among the elite.

I don't recall button when nearing retirement being so comprehensively out classed by Alonso. Van doorne really just looks poor and is invisible as a personality too.

Harika wrote: »

Hartley is in the junior team of RedBull, they are known for being patient, so I would see him save. Especially if Gasly moves to RedBull.

If Ricciardo left Red Bull, Sainz would get his seat

New rain lights being tested.

I like them.

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I like them.

Yeah they look pretty sleek in fairness.

No cause there will always be that driver like Max and KMag who will indicate left but go right ....Crafty B@st@rds

https://twitter.com/karunchandhok/status/996336864385748993

RedBull now waiting for Canada updates to make decision on engine.