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[PowerTaxi]

Not according to Forbes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes'_list_of_world's_highest-paid_athletes

From looking it up, he apparently has a fuckton of bonuses which would take it up to 80 million.

No idea if he actually gets them or not.

 

[Shaneus]

Not sure I like the 2017 tyres.

I definitely do, but then I'm an ass man myself.

Not according to Forbes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes'_list_of_world's_highest-paid_athletes

Jesus, only one Australian in the list and it's a golfer? RBR drivers are traditionally on lower rates though, yeah? From what I remember, even when Seb was reigning WDC he wasn't earning as much as Nando at Ferrari.

 

[ramparter]

RBR drivers are traditionally on lower rates though, yeah? From what I remember, even when Seb was reigning WDC he wasn't earning as much as Nando at Ferrari.

I respect them for that, its the car first and then the driver.

 

[bobnowhere]

I definitely do, but then I'm an ass man myself.


Jesus, only one Australian in the list and it's a golfer? RBR drivers are traditionally on lower rates though, yeah? From what I remember, even when Seb was reigning WDC he wasn't earning as much as Nando at Ferrari.

I believe RB pays big bonuses for wins and championships. 1 million for a win etc...

 

[JadedWriter]

Perez got himself a year on McLaren and was pretty much expelled from there.

That McLaren was a piece of shit though so I really don't blame Perez for that. I honestly just don't think McLaren as a team fit Perez honestly. The place is too corporate, I wish FI had a bigger budget, but he's responsible for all of their recent podiums so he's clearly doing something right with them.

 

[Aiii]

I believe RB pays big bonuses for wins and championships. 1 million for a win etc...

As Horner said over team radio last Sunday to Max: "Points mean prizes!"

 

[FuturusX]

Tim Cook is a huge F1 fan tho...

 

[scorcher59]

Perez got himself a year on McLaren and was pretty much expelled from there.

Perez became the best excuse for everything wrong with a team that was already going down. You just can't unsee all the good results with the 2012 sauber and the run he's had with Force India.

 

[Chuck]

Tim Cook is a huge F1 fan tho...

citation needed

 

[Shaneus]

I believe RB pays big bonuses for wins and championships. 1 million for a win etc...

I hope the pit crew were docked to give Danny a bonus in Monaco.

 

[Mastah]

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has been in Maranello this week holding key meetings with staff to work out what needs to be done to rescue its season.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marchionne-holds-maranello-talks-amid-ferrari-s-struggles-798840/

Marchionne is determined to find out whether or not there is a belief from the shop floor that more potential can be extracted from the SF16-H, and if the true state of progress of the car is as he has been led to believe by senior management.

It is possible that Marchionne could take action after these meetings to tidy up internal structures – moving around those staff who he believes have not been exploited to their best, and moving aside those whom he believes have been holding things back.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has been in Maranello this week holding key meetings with staff to work out what needs to be done to rescue its season.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marchionne-holds-maranello-talks-amid-ferrari-s-struggles-798840/

We're on to next year!

 

[Zaru]

I have finally accepted that I only liked Ferrari last year because Vettel managed to upset Mercedes from time to time.

Even for him as a driver, I'm conflicted since there are great drives like Canada and uninspired drives like Silverstone.

 

[gutterboy44]

We're on to next year!

Lol yep. That has been Ferrari's master plan to save the season for the last several years. "How do we save this season?" "Simple, tell them we are already working on next years car!"

 

[DBT85]

I hope the pit crew were docked to give Danny a bonus in Monaco.

You know they don't get paid extra to be on the crew right?

 

[kharma45]

Perez became the best excuse for everything wrong with a team that was already going down. You just can't unsee all the good results with the 2012 sauber and the run he's had with Force India.

I could see Perez in a Ferrari in two years. Good driver.

 

[scorcher59]

We're on to next year!

In a groundbreaking new twist, Ferrari will start developing their cars with two seasons in advance hahaha

 

[Aiii]

In a groundbreaking new twist, Ferrari will start developing their cars with two seasons in advance hahaha

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125140

 

[DrM]

This is typical Ferrari, starting strong and then disappear behind competition after half of the season. There is something fundamentally wrong with this team leadership and organization as whole

 

[scorcher59]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125140

Oh fuck me! make that 3 seasons ahead then haha!

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Ferrari are heading for some McLaren style pain with no more token system, both Honda and Renault will surpass their PU next season.

 

[tomtom94]

Renault have made a big step ahead with the PU this season it has to be said, and Ferrari really haven't.

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

Ferrari are probably heading for some wilderness years. They've won every year since 1994 apart from 2014, so they're probably due their traditional barren spell. Vettel must be searching his contract for a clause.

 

[Zaru]

This is typical Ferrari, starting strong and then disappear behind competition after half of the season

You know, I've been hearing this claim for a while but when I check the Ferrari results (point hauls, podiums) going back to the post-Schumacher era, I can't spot anything that would indicate this.

Are the results not telling the whole story or has that just been a psychological phenomenon by fans who expected more of Ferrari every year?

 

[Mastah]

Vandoorne on pole in wet qualifying at Fuji:

http://www.motorsport.com/super-formula/news/fuji-super-formula-vandoorne-scores-maiden-pole-799084/

 

[tomtom94]

You know, I've been hearing this claim for a while but when I check the Ferrari results (point hauls, podiums) going back to the post-Schumacher era, I can't spot anything that would indicate this.

Are the results not telling the whole story or has that just been a psychological phenomenon by fans who expected more of Ferrari every year?

2013 probably counts, albeit that was mostly because Red Bull knew how to exploit the old construction of the Pirelli tyres far better than Ferrari did.

 

[jey_16]

You know, I've been hearing this claim for a while but when I check the Ferrari results (point hauls, podiums) going back to the post-Schumacher era, I can't spot anything that would indicate this.

Are the results not telling the whole story or has that just been a psychological phenomenon by fans who expected more of Ferrari every year?

development has really lagged behind the competition since in-season testing was banned, Ferrari used to just run around Fiorano 24/7 to develop new parts

 

[Tubie]

This is typical Ferrari, starting strong and then disappear behind competition after half of the season. There is something fundamentally wrong with this team leadership and organization as whole

The Ferrari Cycle.

Don't be surprised if next year Red Bull is way ahead of them.

 

[NHale]

The Ferrari Cycle.

Don't be surprised if next year Red Bull is way ahead of them.

At the current rate that will happen in September.

 

[Zeknurn]

Motorsport.com - The Imola management has signed an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone to run the Italian GP from 2017, but the plans can only go ahead if the country's national sporting authority gives its approval.

 

[brotkasten]

At the current rate that will happen in September.

Yep. Red Bull caught up, thanks to the Renault Tag Heuer Engine upgrade. They've been constantly fighting for podiums.

 

[DD]

Motorsport.com - The Imola management has signed an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone to run the Italian GP from 2017, but the plans can only go ahead if the country's national sporting authority gives its approval.

So what happens to Monza?

 

[DD]

BMW is joining Formula E with a partnership with Andretti.

And Verstappen's first car is... a Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Spoiler

I hate being poor -.-'

 

[brotkasten]

BMW is joining Formula E with a partnership with Andretti.

Great news.

 

[Zeknurn]

BMW have said they plan on entering the sport for real when car swaps are gone. Good stuff.

So what happens to Monza?

If they cannot get the money together they will have to either alternate with Imola like the German GP or stop hosting all together.

 

[Mohonky]

Renault have made a big step ahead with the PU this season it has to be said, and Ferrari really haven't.

They all have, even the 1500hp Maclaren.

I think they are all starting to get there, I don't believe any Merc powered cars have any real noticeable straight line performance over the other teams. The Redbull is definitely not lacking pace right now, they used to ONLY be good on tight street circuits, lately they are proving they can get up there on more power orientated tracks.

I think Merc might still have the upper hand in how the power is deployed, but I think in outright numbers everyone is up there. It makes sense, unless Merc find something drastic, they can really only improve in small increments at this point where the others simply had more to find.

People were saying Merc are only up there because of their PU, but they've been there on tight street circuits also, their chasis is also very good.

It's not the first time Merc have been a dominant force, pre-WWII they were equally as dominant, it's only after WWII where they pulled out as a full manufacturer that the Italians started to take over.

 

[bobnowhere]

BMW is joining Formula E with a partnership with Andretti.

And Verstappen's first car is... a Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Spoiler

I hate being poor -.-'

Great news on BMW.

I reckon Webber has gotten into Max's ear!

 

[xrnzaaas]

I would be angry if we lost Italian GP altogether, but I won't mind if Imola steps in or if they begin switching races.

 

[Zeknurn]

e.dams testing the new nose.

A big improvement in terms of look and hopefully it will be more durable than the current one.

 

[Aiii]

I think they are all starting to get there, I don't believe any Merc powered cars have any real noticeable straight line performance over the other teams. The Redbull is definitely not lacking pace right now, they used to ONLY be good on tight street circuits, lately they are proving they can get up there on more power orientated tracks.

Really hoping the next Renault upgrade comes sooner than Japan, that extra 20bhp might be just what they need to put a proper challenge at the end of the season.

Either way, all engine manufacturers looking pretty good going into 2017.

BMW is joining Formula E with a partnership with Andretti.

Amazing news for Robin Frijns, I'm glad.

 

[DD]

If they cannot get the money together they will have to either alternate with Imola like the German GP or stop hosting all together.

Oh Bernie... *smh*

e.dams testing the new nose.


A big improvement in terms of look and hopefully it will be more durable than the current one.

Not sure if I like thes upper wings.

Amazing news for Robin Frijns, I'm glad.

And it seems that BMW is bringing Felix da Costa to the team. Probably the best lineup of the grid, IMHO.

 

[scorcher59]

e.dams testing the new nose.


A big improvement in terms of look and hopefully it will be more durable than the current one.

Heh varano would make a good Formula-E track

 

[Orgun]

e.dams testing the new nose.


A big improvement in terms of look and hopefully it will be more durable than the current one.

That looks like a small man standing on the car, I can't unsee it.

 

[Zeknurn]

Here's are some picture of it in matching livery.

 

[DrM]

This Formula E FW looks just like that from that AI robotic formula car render.

Ross Brawn is once more on the Ferrari's radar. This time as a consultant.
(Motorsport)

 

[PjotrStroganov]

e.dams testing the new nose.


A big improvement in terms of look and hopefully it will be more durable than the current one.

I wonder with these noses; would t-boning another car make the nose skip over the other driver's head or take it clean off?

 

[brotkasten]

This Formula E FW looks just like that from that AI robotic formula car render.

Ross Brawn is once more on the Ferrari's radar. This time as a consultant.
(Motorsport)

Would be great to see him arriving in Maranello, taking a tour through the factories and offices and at the end looking at Arrivabene, asking him "what the fuck is going on here?!"

 

[JadedWriter]

Would be great to see him arriving in Maranello, taking a tour through the factories and offices and at the end looking at Arrivabene, asking him "what the fuck is going on here?!"

When did Brawn leave Ferrari? 2004? And how much of it got fucked up on his way out? I just checked and he left in 2006? Wow. I really wish Brawn was able to stay on long enough to celebrate that championship with Lewis.

 

[AndyD]

Here's are some picture of it in matching livery.

Starting to step towards closed wheels. Not bad looking though.

 

[navanman]

Ross Brawn is once more on the Ferrari's radar. This time as a consultant.
(Motorsport)

This makes sense because it looks like Allison is out the door from Ferrari this year according the Italian press.

http://blog.axisofoversteer.com/2016/07/ferrari-crisis-james-allison-to-leave.html

Also ties into the rumours of Vettel courting Mercedes for a seat if Rosberg deal falls through.