F1 - where is the thread?
08 October 2014, 02:37 PM
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hamilton has resigned for mclaren 
http://www.f1today.net/en/news/hamil...laren-for-2015
p.s. this is just rumor at the min
http://www.f1today.net/en/news/hamil...laren-for-2015
p.s. this is just rumor at the min
But if it comes to pass, you heard it here first
08 October 2014, 03:29 PM
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haha, yeah its reads as if its certain, but then when you start looking around for more info else where it becomes less and less like fact and more of a troll.
09 October 2014, 12:36 PM
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09 October 2014, 01:04 PM
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Of course, Merc. may no longer be, in 2015. But then neither might McLaren.
If you were to play the odds, then Merc. is still the better bet, obviously.
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09 October 2014, 02:00 PM
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He won one championship in 6 years driving for McLaren. He hated the corporate restraints that McLaren placed on him and hence why he is now posting a lot more on Facebook/Twitter etc. He has so much more freedom at Merc, so that is why I would be amazed if he goes back.
There is no guarantee that the Honda/McLaren tie up will be anywhere near as successful as it was back in the 80's. Unless Lewis knows something that we don't.
May be he looked at his options after Rosberg took him out at Spa. He has been driving brilliantly ever since, so I guess it is possible.
But, for the above reasons, I will still be amazed.
09 October 2014, 02:37 PM
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I seem to remember a lot of people saying that about McLaren when he was there. I think he was widely labelled as stupid for going to Merc at the time.
If he was to move (and I am not saying he is as it sounds a huge long shot to me) it would be because he knows more than we do.... maybe Honda have a stonker of an engine under development.
If he was to move (and I am not saying he is as it sounds a huge long shot to me) it would be because he knows more than we do.... maybe Honda have a stonker of an engine under development.
09 October 2014, 04:41 PM
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As no expert in Formula 1 I can only compare to a motorsport I know a little more about. MotoGp teams started testing their 2015 bikes with their current crop of riders several months ago, and this led to riders swapping seats or resigning contracts.
I don't think F1 publicly test next years cars, if they do then its been well hidden. Most teams seem to accept "development years" and know their cars/bikes won't start off great but look to add mid-season (again not sure if this is allowed in F1).
As an example Brit Cal Crutchlow was sold the idea, or the wages at least of Ducati for this season and his position in world standing has gone down. He's received no upgrades at all to his bike this season, which is practically unheard of. He's moved to LCR Honda for next season.
So it could be all about the salesmanship of each team to procure the best drivers with promises that may or may not come true. If Lewis was to become champion, and he leaves Mercedes it would be a shock to me. Unless throughout the last few months the upgrades or room for improvement has drastically slowed at Mercedes even though they seem to be head and shoulders above the other teams.
Perhaps he knows the Mercedes won't be as competitive next year?
Does anyone know the reasons behind Mclarens choice to move to Honda for next season?
I don't think F1 publicly test next years cars, if they do then its been well hidden. Most teams seem to accept "development years" and know their cars/bikes won't start off great but look to add mid-season (again not sure if this is allowed in F1).
As an example Brit Cal Crutchlow was sold the idea, or the wages at least of Ducati for this season and his position in world standing has gone down. He's received no upgrades at all to his bike this season, which is practically unheard of. He's moved to LCR Honda for next season.
So it could be all about the salesmanship of each team to procure the best drivers with promises that may or may not come true. If Lewis was to become champion, and he leaves Mercedes it would be a shock to me. Unless throughout the last few months the upgrades or room for improvement has drastically slowed at Mercedes even though they seem to be head and shoulders above the other teams.
Perhaps he knows the Mercedes won't be as competitive next year?
Does anyone know the reasons behind Mclarens choice to move to Honda for next season?
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09 October 2014, 05:02 PM
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Honda want back in and are only going to supply McLaren initially so Ron figures all their focus will be on his car. Add to that the fact that the last McLaren/Honda partnership was extremely successful and you can see why he is doing this.
09 October 2014, 07:33 PM
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Plus the technology is far more relavent these days. I still miss the sound of the V10 and V8 but it is impressive just how quick but yet efficient F1 cars now. What are they getting? 8mpg? That's double what the V10's used to do.
10 October 2014, 12:31 AM
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10 October 2014, 12:32 AM
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10 October 2014, 06:51 AM
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Anyone think there is a curved ball about to be thrown here?
The only absolute facts we know are that Vettel has left Red Bull for 2015 and Kyvat is in at Red Bull for 2015.
Horner said Ferrari made Vettel a very attractive offer, but neither Vettel nor Ferrari have confirmed his move there with Vettel commenting thus yesterday:
"I hope I will be able to make an announcement soon and once the announcement is out I think you are probably clever enough to draw the conclusion why I had to wait."
Alonso has said little too, even less than in recent weeks.
I can't help but feel there is a bombshell coming here... what do you all think?
The only absolute facts we know are that Vettel has left Red Bull for 2015 and Kyvat is in at Red Bull for 2015.
Horner said Ferrari made Vettel a very attractive offer, but neither Vettel nor Ferrari have confirmed his move there with Vettel commenting thus yesterday:
"I hope I will be able to make an announcement soon and once the announcement is out I think you are probably clever enough to draw the conclusion why I had to wait."
Alonso has said little too, even less than in recent weeks.
I can't help but feel there is a bombshell coming here... what do you all think?
10 October 2014, 07:07 AM
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Anyone think there is a curved ball about to be thrown here?
The only absolute facts we know are that Vettel has left Red Bull for 2015 and Kyvat is in at Red Bull for 2015.
Horner said Ferrari made Vettel a very attractive offer, but neither Vettel nor Ferrari have confirmed his move there with Vettel commenting thus yesterday:
"I hope I will be able to make an announcement soon and once the announcement is out I think you are probably clever enough to draw the conclusion why I had to wait."
Alonso has said little too, even less than in recent weeks.
I can't help but feel there is a bombshell coming here... what do you all think?
The only absolute facts we know are that Vettel has left Red Bull for 2015 and Kyvat is in at Red Bull for 2015.
Horner said Ferrari made Vettel a very attractive offer, but neither Vettel nor Ferrari have confirmed his move there with Vettel commenting thus yesterday:
"I hope I will be able to make an announcement soon and once the announcement is out I think you are probably clever enough to draw the conclusion why I had to wait."
Alonso has said little too, even less than in recent weeks.
I can't help but feel there is a bombshell coming here... what do you all think?
10 October 2014, 08:32 AM
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Anyone think there is a curved ball about to be thrown here?
The only absolute facts we know are that Vettel has left Red Bull for 2015 and Kyvat is in at Red Bull for 2015.
Horner said Ferrari made Vettel a very attractive offer, but neither Vettel nor Ferrari have confirmed his move there with Vettel commenting thus yesterday:
"I hope I will be able to make an announcement soon and once the announcement is out I think you are probably clever enough to draw the conclusion why I had to wait."
Alonso has said little too, even less than in recent weeks.
I can't help but feel there is a bombshell coming here... what do you all think?
The only absolute facts we know are that Vettel has left Red Bull for 2015 and Kyvat is in at Red Bull for 2015.
Horner said Ferrari made Vettel a very attractive offer, but neither Vettel nor Ferrari have confirmed his move there with Vettel commenting thus yesterday:
"I hope I will be able to make an announcement soon and once the announcement is out I think you are probably clever enough to draw the conclusion why I had to wait."
Alonso has said little too, even less than in recent weeks.
I can't help but feel there is a bombshell coming here... what do you all think?