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Post by René on Aug 17, 2019 9:57:44 GMT
Hi Rene, maybe Seb and Lewis are doing a swop for one year, more to the question will Lewis continue? or rather why would he continue? why would Seb come to that, time for the young Lions to roar methinks Chris, it's certainly time for the young lions and the changing of the Guard is happening right now. But I do beliieve both Lewis and Seb have a few more competitive seasons to go. I don't buy all the 'Seb leaving Ferrari for RB' crap to be honest. Seb will only leave Ferrari if they tell him to go. He has always said winning the championship with Ferrari is his dream and main goal. Will he succeed? I am less sure now then I was two years ago... As for Lewis, he will stay with Mercedes. The only option he would consider is Ferrari but then Seb would need to move. But hey, stranger things have happened!  |
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Post by charleselan on Aug 17, 2019 11:42:50 GMT
At what dealership would that be at then?   .  I like that reply  . |
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Post by chrisb on Aug 18, 2019 8:23:31 GMT
I totally agree Rene that why would the fizzy drinks want Seb back, it would make a mockery of their 'youth' policy and bringing their drivers through the lower formula's which for someone who doesn't access the Formula 2 + 3 races and no longer gets Autosport has very little idea who is 'up and coming' - I really do lament the passing of F2 or F3000 as an independent series, I used to love going to a good F2 race at say Thruxton or Brands, they were so exciting and competitive, I know the reasons stated for their inclusion in the 'package' - something else I objected to, as I used to like the idea of a 'local identity' as opposed to some sort of globalised concept, maybe it still goes on but where is it reported?
I just keep looking at Lewis and thinking, there are many many more distractions in your life nowadays, are you seeing life outside F1 - all that travelling and PR - yes you love racing cars and proving your skills but you want a life too, and with Niki no longer there to put life into perspective I just am not convinced of his desire, maybe if he had a 'team-mate' who competes with him it might be different but could Ocon compete where Bottas hasn't?
Seb, is coming across as a thoroughly decent bloke with a young family and I am reminded of Mark Webber's words about Seb retiring early, and I agree Ren I think the chances of him becoming WDC in a Ferrari are becoming less
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 23:04:06 GMT
I see that based on Ocon changing his social media status from 'test driver' to 'F1 driver' the rumour mill has decided that Mercedes are sticking with Bottas, and Ocon is going to be replacing Hulkenberg at Renault next season.
Of course there is no announcement either way from Mercedes or Renault.
Not putting Ocon into the Mercedes would seem to me to be a very negative, and slightly arrogant, step.
Ocon is a very highly regarded, up and coming racer. He could be competitive with Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen etc.
Bottas is quick, but has shown that he isn't on that level.
Do Mercedes settle for keeping a lesser driver, and throw away one with real promise, or maximise their chances of maintaining both WCC and WDC?
The braver move would be to put Ocon in with Hamilton.
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Post by Carl on Aug 25, 2019 22:41:57 GMT
I see that based on Ocon changing his social media status from 'test driver' to 'F1 driver' the rumour mill has decided that Mercedes are sticking with Bottas, and Ocon is going to be replacing Hulkenberg at Renault next season. Of course there is no announcement either way from Mercedes or Renault. Not putting Ocon into the Mercedes would seem to me to be a very negative, and slightly arrogant, step. Ocon is a very highly regarded, up and coming racer. He could be competitive with Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen etc. Bottas is quick, but has shown that he isn't on that level. Do Mercedes settle for keeping a lesser driver, and throw away one with real promise, or maximise their chances of maintaining both WCC and WDC? The braver move would be to put Ocon in with Hamilton. I imagine the choice is Hamilton's, who would likely veto anyone fast enough to challenge him. There is no corporate bravery at Mercedes now that Niki Lauda is gone. |
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Post by robmarsh on Aug 29, 2019 12:57:31 GMT
So Bottas to remain at Mercedes as he deserves.
Ocon to Renault. Has he now cut ties with Mercedes?
The Hulk out of Renault maybe to Haas. Sad for Nico but maybe worse for Jean Baljean Grosjean.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2019 14:46:57 GMT
I don't know... it may be better for Nico, i'm not sure i think that Renault is ultimately any more capable of building a competitive car than Haas. Grosjean indeed may be reaching the end though. Probably Ericsson's fault  |
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Post by René on Aug 29, 2019 15:50:03 GMT
I don't know... it may be better for Nico, i'm not sure i think that Renault is ultimately any more capable of building a competitive car than Haas. Grosjean indeed may be reaching the end though. Probably Ericsson's fault Yes, clearly Ericsson's fault! |
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Post by Carl on Aug 29, 2019 16:44:53 GMT
As fascinating as contrasting designs certainly are, they muddy the consensus about driver talent and ensure endless debate. A well done spec support series like BMW M1 Procar with driver participation mandated would clear the air.
If Lance Stroll is thereby deemed best, we'll apologize to the entire family.
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