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Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

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Probably time to open a new thread for the 2018 season?

Silly season is still in full swing as we all know with Williams and Sauber not having confirmed their line ups as yet.

What are people's opinions on the Halo and Alfa Romeo for 2018?

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Not exactly 2018 related, but found these today while clearing out the shed

skipper_G

Harika wrote: »

He already said the judges did not allow to buy the team for legal reasons. So no danger that he actually buys the team. It is either a marketing gag to promote Rich Energy, Vijay use them to push the price for the team or he is selling himself to increase his network.

All of the above, everything he's done is to promote his made up energy drink brand that nobody has ever seen. If he does ever actually make some, he'll probably shift loads of it with all the free press he's had. Vijay was clearly complicit as he was getting free press for the rumours of a purchase, trying to up the price. The judge laughed it out the door as "not credible"

Frank Bullitt

Harika wrote: »

He already said the judges did not allow to buy the team for legal reasons. So no danger that he actually buys the team. It is either a marketing gag to promote Rich Energy, Vijay use them to push the price for the team or he is selling himself to increase his network.

Vijay wants a better deal for sure, and I think he sees a restructuring of how the prize money is handed out and wants to hold out for that.

He is a shady character as it is, this isn't helping him either.

Harika

Gintonious wrote: »

I think those in the know, know this guy is as crazy as he looks.

Hopefully FOM have a say in who buys the team, or at least give good advice (don't trust this guy)

He already said the judges did not allow to buy the team for legal reasons.

So no danger that he actually buys the team. It is either a marketing gag to promote Rich Energy, Vijay use them to push the price for the team or he is selling himself to increase his network.

Frank Bullitt

I think those in the know, know this guy is as crazy as he looks.

Hopefully FOM have a say in who buys the team, or at least give good advice (don't trust this guy)

Joeface

I would say he is a bit like that guy that sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap metal 3 fecking times.

Chancer...but if it works..

Charlie-Bravo

Why is that guy getting airtime from Motorsport.com? A simple Google search shows nothing of interest or fact. Purely a waste of time.

Harika

skipper_G wrote: »

No, but that's because it's only available in the land of unicorns and pixies. He's a bull**** merchant

Wait a moment, he as four pound billionaire backers and all money is offshore. :pac: What not to trust?

skipper_G

ELM327 wrote: »

Why is the williams car wearing #41?
Might be a stupid question, but that number is not listed on the F1 list of numbers assigned.

There are dedicated numbers assigned to test drivers for each team, I think it's Oliver Rowland in the Williams today. The number stays the same regardless which test / development driver is int he car.

ELM327

Why is the williams car wearing #41?
Might be a stupid question, but that number is not listed on the F1 list of numbers assigned.

skipper_G

Gintonious wrote: »

Has anyone ever seen a can of this stuff?

No, but that's because it's only available in the land of unicorns and pixies. He's a bull**** merchant

Frank Bullitt

Harika wrote: »

Rich energy :cool:

Has anyone ever seen a can of this stuff?

Jordan 199

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Harika

Rich energy :cool:

Frank Bullitt

Next years front wing spec being tested.

Schorpio

Faugheen wrote: »

Just catching up on the thread and this stood out, especially the last paragraph

If you go back through this very forum at the time Vettel was dominating, the very same **** that's thrown at Hamilton now was thrown at Vettel back then for the simple reason that he was winning.

Yeah, that's mostly how F1 works. A dominant driver is usually disliked, particularily by fans who haven't pinned their colour to any one mast.

I would say it's a little different with Lewis. His off-the-track personality and general antics don't lend a lot of neutrals to like him, dominant driver or not.

Faugheen

H3llR4iser wrote: »

ELM327 wrote: »

I don't think anyone would have argued before Mercedes domination of the sport, that Rosberg was even close to the top tier of F1. It would be like Brundle winning a WC because Jordan happened to develop the top car.

Actually, yes - he was tipped to be a WDC in the making when he raced at Williams and most lamented him losing the win at the infamous 2008 Singapore GP. Position furthered by the three seasons he drove alongside Schumacher.

The "mediocre driver" stigma was mostly Brundle's and Sky making when he became "the enemy" because he was the only guy who could reasonably beat their beloved Lewis...

Just catching up on the thread and this stood out, especially the last paragraph

If you go back through this very forum at the time Vettel was dominating, the very same **** that's thrown at Hamilton now was thrown at Vettel back then for the simple reason that he was winning.

Jordan 199

flazio wrote: »

A little off topic but the 2017 Mercedes-Benz is available on Gran Turismo Sport racing simulation as of today.
Took it for a spin around Les Mans.

GT Sport is decent, but Forza Motorsport 6 and 7 kicks its ass.

flazio

A little off topic but the 2017 Mercedes-Benz is available on Gran Turismo Sport racing simulation as of today.
Took it for a spin around Les Mans.

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g1983d

Harika wrote: »

In all fairness, it is good stuff so should be payed for.

Also:
Chase Casey was running around to gather signatures that the new owners of ForceIndia will keep the 50 Million Euro price money as established team and not count as new team. Renault, McLaren and Williams denied that signature, what makes the rescue of FI more difficult. German Source

No Info why McLaren and Williams are doing that, Renault is concerned that the sport is controlled by the B and C teams of Mercedes and Ferrari.

In a nutshell, that's the biggest problem F1 has.
They ahve to get everyone to agree on something before it's passed.
With the best will in the world you'll never get 100% agreement on something so then nothing gets agreed

Harika

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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In all fairness, it is good stuff so should be payed for.

Also:
Chase Casey was running around to gather signatures that the new owners of ForceIndia will keep the 50 Million Euro price money as established team and not count as new team. Renault, McLaren and Williams denied that signature, what makes the rescue of FI more difficult. German Source

No Info why McLaren and Williams are doing that, Renault is concerned that the sport is controlled by the B and C teams of Mercedes and Ferrari.

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Harika

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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Lost one of my sources as they figured out how to configure their pay website so you cannot read it for free :mad:

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Harika

Rumourtime:

Claire Williams to quit F1 all together
James Key only to join McLaren for 2020. McLaren saying they are patient

Fernando and McLaren needs to decide on Indycar until end of September
Vandoorne to Sauber, LeClerc to Haas
Renault to make driver decision for 2019 in the next days

Frank Bullitt

vectra wrote: »

You did say it would be the same as driving behind any car that has high downforce.??

Yes, the RB has a lot of DF, as does the Ferrari. Kimi driving behind the RB is pretty similar to Vettel being behind the other Ferrari.

skipper_G

The latest on the status at Force India
https://www.motorsportweek.com/joesaward/id/00281

skipper_G

I was watching the F3 races at Spa, was a nice finish to it with a familiar name on the top step in race 3

Mick Schumacher with his first F3 race win!

skipper_G

https://twitter.com/joesaward/status/1023077584282763264?s=20