F1 Silly Season & Discussion Thread
05-09-2019, 07:06 AM
#361
Former Moderator
The Brazilian President has signed a new MoU for a new track in Rio to host F1. I think it’ll be a shame to lose Interlagos
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/48212783
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/48212783
08-12-2019, 03:08 AM
#362
Former Moderator
Red Bull is crazy. Now they’re throwing Albon into the snake pit in lieu of Gasly
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/49317809
I think this move could either be a genius stroke or yet another of Helmut Marko’s failed political machinations
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/49317809
I think this move could either be a genius stroke or yet another of Helmut Marko’s failed political machinations
08-13-2019, 09:02 AM
#363
Moderator
I think Helmut is a stroking genius. . . whether he's a genius at anything else is yet to be seen.
I tend to think that Albon is *as* fast a driver as Gasly, but whether Albon is going to make that car go faster, or specifically, get those engineers to meet him at some sort driveability medium, is yet another question. I know the F1 rundown video said that the margin between primary driver and secondary driver on Mercedes and Ferrari are MUCH higher than RedBull right now, switching drivers may not solve what could very well be a team dynamics or communications issue.
I tend to think that Albon is *as* fast a driver as Gasly, but whether Albon is going to make that car go faster, or specifically, get those engineers to meet him at some sort driveability medium, is yet another question. I know the F1 rundown video said that the margin between primary driver and secondary driver on Mercedes and Ferrari are MUCH higher than RedBull right now, switching drivers may not solve what could very well be a team dynamics or communications issue.
08-13-2019, 09:28 AM
#365
Typical RBR.
End of the season they're going to have a lot of fun trying to fill the 2nd driver role after Albon flames out.
Promote Buemi, dude has a few championships & a Lemans win to his credit.
End of the season they're going to have a lot of fun trying to fill the 2nd driver role after Albon flames out.
Promote Buemi, dude has a few championships & a Lemans win to his credit.
08-29-2019, 05:47 AM
#366
Former Moderator
Bottas confirmed for 2020 at Mercedes while Ocon goes to Renault to replace Hulkenberg
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/49509017
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/49509017
08-29-2019, 06:39 AM
#367
Site Moderator
I hope Hulkenberg gets a seat in a decent car, he's a good guy IMO.
08-29-2019, 08:16 AM
#369
I hope Hulkenberg signs with Williams to replace Kubica. That would be a really strong lineup and I have more faith in them turning it around than I do Haas ever amounting to anything.
08-29-2019, 08:51 AM
#370
Former Moderator
Williams would be a good team to go to as well. Of all the backmarkers I’d think they have the best chances of breaking through to the mid-pack or the front row.
One thing that that works against Nico is his height. I think he is on the tall side and teams like their drivers to be as little as possible. But he’s a solid driver and I hope he gets into a team that has some potential
One thing that that works against Nico is his height. I think he is on the tall side and teams like their drivers to be as little as possible. But he’s a solid driver and I hope he gets into a team that has some potential