Williams would be a pretty good seat for an up-and-comer. They're not a top team, but they're good enough for top 5 finishes and the occasional shot at a podium. Bottas has overstayed his welcome and needs a top drive (replace Kimi), otherwise he'll stagnate. As much as I'd like to see Vandoorne in a race-winning team from the off, it won't happen...Williams would be perfect (as long as they don't go backwards next year).
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Myoclonic Jerk
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Felipe baby!
NOOOOOO
NOOOOOO
God help us.
You're gonna make me cry. But yeah, it's time. I was never much of a Massa fan but he's a great racer and congrats to him on a great career.
Yep, old guys should retire already.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Oh man, I do like Alonso but it would be amazing to see him beaten by a rookie at McLaren again.
Thanks! Black and yellow is a great combination. I love it!
If effin Band TV decide to show it I'll certainly watch it.
You got to season two or you really restarted, and why? =o
Good! All Red Bull drivers kind of look the same. The orange is distinctive. I like it!Verstappen will continue driving with the Orange helmet he had in Spa for the rest of the season, the teams and FIA granted him a request to change the colors of his helmet another time (he already changed them when he switched to RBR, and you're only allowed one change a season normally).
This screenshot is downsampled, but I play with a 19" screen that's up to whooping 1440 x 900p of resolution. That's how I normally play. I did that specially because this game looks worse on replays than in game, I have no idea why. So I bumped the resolution to get rid of the aliasing that is not so apparent during gameplay, but is during replays. People here are not so cool with ugly screenshots, so...
In my opinion, it's great!
What saddens me is the fact that people here (I'm also Brazilian, so I know it very well) see this guy as a joke. We had a sequence of Fittipaldi, Piquet and Senna, and then it seems that every Brazilian driver the gets there must be a champion, or else he's seen as a joke. You know the type... people that only root for the winners. People used to LOVE Formula 1 in the past, but now is just a meaningless boring thing with cars running in circles. Bunch of fucktards...I will hold you personally responsible if this is not the caseI'll have to pick it up this year then, thanks
Really sad to see Massa retire, F1 won't be the same without him but he's had a great career.
Personally I would prefer both Button and Vandoorne at McLaren but Alonso's not going anywhere so this would be my second choice.
edit: And don't get me wrong, I love Alonso and Button. I just think McLaren will right the ship and come back strong some day. While Williams will too, I just like McLaren a touch better these days.
EarsOfASnake
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Damn, is it just me, or does that seem like a step down at the moment. I know historically speaking it isn't but Renault is flat out sucking this year.
Renault is sucking because Lotus struggled so hard last year they barely designed this year's car. Next year they're almost definitely going to be in better shape.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. I like Renault generally.
edit: i generally like most of the f1 teams. I'm always rooting for the underdog (except for my next statement of course). I love Ferrari though. And I hate Mercedes. Just the way it is. I was completely conflicted when Kimi was racing for McLaren (back when they were basically Mercedes' factory team).
nekkid
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Was it confirmed whether JA was going back to Enstone?
JadedWriter
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nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Sky is reporting that Nasr is most likely to replace Massa as it will ensure continuation of the Brazilian sponsorship. It also means Massa's engineer doesn't need to learn a new name.
Apparently Button is less enthused by the idea of going back to Williams.
Apparently Button is less enthused by the idea of going back to Williams.
Lemonte
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well obviously...
brotkasten
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But he's so funny and others can't tell him what to do. Best driver ever.
Myoclonic Jerk
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iz aws0mez
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
I need to headbutt a wall.
scorcher59
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F1: The real old timer team shifter simulator
DarkJediKnight
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Why do you have a pic of Michael J Fox in a Ferrari hat?
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
This got me.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Kimi says thing, people say: "what an awesome guy - I'll buy my kids a hat with his name on"
Anybody else says same thing, people say: "what a cunt"
That's never stopped Jenson signing contracts with them before.
The key is to say it without showing any signs of humanity or emotion.
With Kimi's renewal, Perez is the key to the drivers market this time.
Nasr is said to have left a good impression when he was a reserve driver at Williams. But as far as I know, Petrobras' sponsorship doesn't estipulate a Brazilian driver for the team. In fact, Petrobras is looking to sign with Toro Rosso, because they want to provide fuel for a team, but they actually never managed to produce a fuel that's better than Petronas'. They won't leave Williams for that, tho. And Petrobras to Toro Rosso might seem like a little push for Sergio Sette Câmara to get one of their seats in the future.
On the other hand, Banco do Brasil announced some time ago that they won't continue with Sauber, and that they were reevaluating their options. If they're with Sauber because of Nasr, this could be the answer. Banco do Brasil is moving to Williams with Nasr.
But what has been said as rumors in the Brazilian press recently is that Nasr was looking for a seat at Renault, but Renault wanted Massa for his experience in developing a car, but his paycheck was higher than they were willing to pay.
EDIT: It's also said that with Vandoorne going to McLaren, Button might land at Williams, and Massa could move to Renault, but that didn't happen.
Oh, weird... =o
What wheel are you using?
Adam Scott Aukerman
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Re: Button and Williams, I'm pretty sure I recall Webber saying over the weekend that he expects we'll known Button's plans at the end of the month (August). So that could just about line up with this, and we'll get confirmation of Button tomorrow-ish.
I certainly don't see Stoffel ending up at Williams though - what would be in it for them? He might be shit hot, but they know they'd have no chance of holding on for him for more than a year or two.
I certainly don't see Stoffel ending up at Williams though - what would be in it for them? He might be shit hot, but they know they'd have no chance of holding on for him for more than a year or two.
I don't see McLaren holding him without a seat for one more year, specially after Toto saying that if McLaren won't find him a car, he will.
Jezbollah
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Contract. And it was 2000. And it was his debut year in F1. Completely different scenario of a rookie entering F1 than a 16 year veteran.
Wasn't there also the whole business in the middle of his career where he wanted to go to Williams but was contracted to BAR, then wanted to stay at BAR but was contracted to Williams?
JadedWriter
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I do believe he had to buy himself out of that contract.
Fox Mulder
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Renault has a lotus shitbox car built in decaying underfunded facilities. It takes time to build up, but they'll be good if Renault puts in the money.
Their engine is already way better this year pushing the Redbulls past Ferrari.
nekkid
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I've visited a number of F1 factories with work, and Enstone is far from the worst. Even compared to some you wouldn't expect.
MTC is the best, though. But they're housing F1 and automotive.
Highlights of F1 Stars vs Football Legends @ Monza start straight: https://youtu.be/bbhlvCpEoag
Interviews: https://youtu.be/PbpwZ4iXkHs
poor drivers got creamed.
Interviews: https://youtu.be/PbpwZ4iXkHs
JoeyJungle
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In the US, is there any alternative to watching through NBC? I've streamed the races online a couple times but I hate their website.
nekkid
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They didn't even play Rosberg?
Adam Scott Aukerman
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FormallyFamicom
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Don't believe so, but the NBC Sports app seems to be a great deal nicer than the website from my experience, If you have a device to use it.
bobnowhere
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Audi are going all in in FE with Abt to become a full factory effort in 2017-2018.
Yagami_Sama
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Williams should be short on money to sign Nasr , I think that there are better options for them.
Button said once that if it was to drive for McLaren he will retire from F1, I think that he said that last year, no sure when. With Vandoorne and Alonso been the drivers for next season, who would be the third driver ? Not sure if Button would accept that, or who McLaren may promote ? Nyck de Vries ?
Button said once that if it was to drive for McLaren he will retire from F1, I think that he said that last year, no sure when. With Vandoorne and Alonso been the drivers for next season, who would be the third driver ? Not sure if Button would accept that, or who McLaren may promote ? Nyck de Vries ?
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