@pitlanetalk: According to SPORTBILD, Flavio Briatore wants Fernando Alonso to sign with Lotus in 2015. #F1 #Formula1
Fuck yeah, I'll take that. Back to the team he actually did something in his career. Plus I just want Lotus to do somewhat better.Here, have some more hilarious rumours.
I don't see them kicking Lewis out, that would be crazy. If he ends up winning the WDC and then they don't keep him how bad would that look to everyone on the outside.
I cannot find any source for Lauda ever calling Alonso "the best driver" and with Lauda seemingly firmly in Hamilton's corner this all seems rather silly
That list has got to be biggest pile of bullshit ever assembled.
Especially the "sick of glitz and glamour style."
For one, that is EXACTLY the identity Mercedes want to portray as a premium car brand and secondly, what the fuck do they care what Lewis does with the money they pay him? If he wants to buy a jet, more power to him.
Spanish media, you so silly.
I don't see them kicking Lewis out, that would be crazy. If he ends up winning the WDC and then they don't keep him how bad would that look to everyone on the outside.
Has silly season ever been this bad? I can't remember previous years having sooo many ridiculous stories around![]()
Looks like spanish media are writing fairy tales with Fernando on white horse/on mountain with ten commandments....
Because Mercedes is "rich but unobtrusive" not in your face like Hamilton. Also they want someone who is austere - combination of both is Alonso. That's what the article states.
It's in the article I posted.
surely it looks like Lauda has the lovein with Lewis. He sought him out, always back him up.
If Alonso leaves for McLaren, best bet is they will make a big money move for Vettel who has made noises about wanting to drive for Ferrari and I'm sure would want a bigger base salary compared to the incentives laden contract he has with Red Bull....he can't be making that much money this year considering the lack of wins
Ferrari’s 2015 Power Unit has been tested already
Following what can only be described as a catastrophic year in terms of results, Ferrari have recently run the 2015 power unit codenamed 059/4. The design team have found another 40 bhp over this year’s design but have the ambitious goal of finding another 60 bhp before the homologation freeze in February.
The inherent errors in the basic architecture have been recognised and addressed with the new version – which is being overseen by Mattia Binotto’s engine department with chief designer Lorenzo Sassi working hard to bring Ferrari back to the head of the field.
James Allison has requested a configuration that is less extreme than the current design; including moving the oil tank from inside the gearbox to the classic configuration between the chassis and the engine – thus improving the weight distribution and traction qualities of the new Maranello challenger.
Despite Ferrari, Renault and Honda seeking to open up the engine freeze rules next year, the teams are aware that this is not a given so everything is being scheduled for completion by the time the homologation freeze comes in at the end of February.
What is undoubtedly helping the Ferrari design team are the specialists who have arrived from both Mercedes and Audi – technicians who have been responsible for their previous companies respective hybrid systems.
Allied to this is the work that continues at Shell who have not been able to use a new fuel they have developed because of reliability issues with the current power train. This new chemical technology has been formulated from the lead of Petronas, Mercedes’ fuel supplier, which makes the fuel denser and brings about benefits in efficiency, power and volume.
With Ferrari having been promised no restriction on budget, it remains to be seen if these improvements allow for more than an occasional visit to the podium…
http://www.elperiodico.com/es/noticias/deportes/alonso-decide-cambiar-aires-3540606
- Briatore called old friend Lauda
- Alonso set to replace Lewis who has decided not to renew his contract
- Mercedes sick of Lewis's glitz and glamour style (citing the purchase of the $25m private jet upon signing for Mercedes)
- Lauda love affair with Alonso ("by far the best driver")
- Most likely swap is Hamilton-Alonso and not Vettel-Alonso as RBR will fight tooth and nail to keep Vettel
I cannot find any source for Lauda ever calling Alonso "the best driver" and with Lauda seemingly firmly in Hamilton's corner this all seems rather silly
They are bringing "top" engineers for last 5 years...If Ferrari have got their hands on some Audi specialists then they may very well end up with one hell of an engine.
They are bringing "top" engineers for last 5 years...
Sounds like an absolute load of shite, frankly.
Lauda loves Hamilton.
They are bringing "top" engineers for last 5 years...
Mercedes and Renault are meanwhile standing still and not doing anything for their engines for 2015, right?
Just lulling into a false sense of security.IF HAM was about to sail away, wouldn´t one assume the team, especially Lauda, would know this, and react accordingly? Like slanting the table? The last two races, and the following quotes speak a different language, wouldn´t you agree?
IF HAM was about to sail away, wouldn´t one assume the team, especially Lauda, would know this, and react accordingly? Like slanting the table? The last two races, and the following quotes speak a different language, wouldn´t you agree?
- Mercedes sick of Lewis's glitz and glamour style (citing the purchase of the $25m private jet upon signing for Mercedes)
@pitlanetalk: BREAKING NEWS: According to Italian sources from Tuttosport, Sebastian Vettel signed a pre-contract with Ferrari. #F1 #Formula1
@pitlanetalk: Sebastian Vettel's pre-contract with Ferrari will turn into a full-term deal if and as soon as Fernando Alonso leaves the team.#F1 #Formula1
Vettel in an even less competitive team. Nyse.
Vettel in an even less competitive team. Nyse.
If Vettel struggles to podium a car that his rookie teammate can take to three wins, I can't wait to see how well he does in the turd that is Ferrari.Id love to see Alonso in a Red Bull and Seb in a Ferrari. Vettel/Bianchi at Ferrari, Fernando/Ricciardo at Red Bull.
Ferrari is where champions goes to die.
If Vettel struggles to podium a car that his rookie teammate can take to three wins, I can't wait to see how well he does in the turd that is Ferrari.
Yes, I'd love to see it the other way around. Alonso WDCx4 (unless Danny gets there first).
Sorry I just died laughing. Are they writing fan-fiction about F1 teams, or about charity organizations?![]()
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Things have gathered pace. According to MARCA, Ferrari have also approached Hamilton and Ricciardo. Alonso is free to leave. #F1 #Formula1
How did McLaren treat Lewis in the run up to The Decision (despite them knowing odds of him bolting were high)?
Honestly, why would any of these drivers leave their respective teams for a team that hasn't been champion for 7 years. It would make no sense, they're all in superior (or at the very least, equal) teams already.