Psychotext
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Some people just aren't built for taking control. Doesn't mean that they aren't good at their jobs though.
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Formula 1 2016 Season |OT2| BUT GRO PER
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brotkasten
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He sounds perfect for Ferrari.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
He's an engineer. A very very good engineer who was promoted out of what he was good at.
Myoclonic Jerk
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nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
RBR's Christmas card:
That's...optimistic.
RBR's Christmas card:
Hah, hilarious.
Mastah
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Lets hope he will be able to bring back Williams.
scorcher59
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They should bounce back, bringing in tested professionals and that sweet sweet cash injection from the Stroll family they should coming back to form
As expected, BBC is reporting that Mercedes' first choice is Bottas but Williams doesn't want to release him even for a €10m power unit discount. Because they don't want to be in a situation with no experienced drivers.
Wehrlein is out because he doesn't have any experience.
Their sources also say that Red Bull is prepared to release Sainz if Mercedes comes asking for him.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/38282791
They should definitely go for Sainz.
Wehrlein is out because he doesn't have any experience.
Their sources also say that Red Bull is prepared to release Sainz if Mercedes comes asking for him.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/38282791
They should definitely go for Sainz.
Dutch Gronk
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I don't think Mercedes would be in a situation where Lowe would be able to leave without gardening leave.
No one can make Ferrari great again.
His contract is expiring, he not leaving mid contract. Not sure you can have an expiry date on a contract and then tell people what they can do after that date??
Why would they want to release Sainz for Mercedes now and they didn't want to release him for Renault a few months ago?
I must be missing something there.
Pierre Gasly won the GP2 championship and needs a seat.
Mastah
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Because RBR aren't heartless. Maybe Sainz did not want to go to Renault, it would hardly make a difference with STR at any rate. But deny him an opportunity at a top team, knowing full well there is no place for him at RBR through 2018? Seems unlikely.
Besides, Merc owing you a favor? They will like that, as well.
Hmm, that's not saying gardening leave, that's saying he needs to serve 6 months notice which would then obviously become gardening leave. If your contract ends then it ends, you don't serve notice on a contract that's expoired. Lowes contract was reported to end this year. Interesting to see how this one plays out.
Maybe Merc let him go immediately (since he won't be able to affect this seasons car as much anyway) plus the engine deal in return for Bottas.
The other interesting thing from that for me is that Merc might well get Allison.
nature boy
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If #blessed is happy on social media, you know it's fucking Bottas
#blessed 2017 WDC
#blessed 2017 WDC
I literally only just signed up to twitter but I can;t see a stories section anywhere lol
From the NBC article
I'd be content with Bottas in the seat. Alonso or Vettel would be more fun and arguably better, but Bottas is good and I think he deserves a fast car to show what he can really do.
EDIt: just seen the videos, Toto is trying not to giggle.
From the NBC article
I'd be content with Bottas in the seat. Alonso or Vettel would be more fun and arguably better, but Bottas is good and I think he deserves a fast car to show what he can really do.
EDIt: just seen the videos, Toto is trying not to giggle.
Psychotext
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I just hope to hell Red Bull and Ferrari (lol) up their game next year. I can't deal with another season of one team with complete dominance, especially the sort of dominance Merc has had the last two years.
Strongest partnership for Lewis = Wahlrein
Strongest partnership for the team = Alonso
But it looks like they are going after Bottas judging by the latest articles.
He was always in a position to win the GP2 championship this year.
Sainz not wanting to go to Renault would be an explanation but that's clearly not what we heard.
One could say that letting one of your driver go to your main opponent and multi world champion instead of a midfield team in the process of rebuilding is kinda odd.
I like the gentleman agreement explanation but why do it for Merc and not Renault? Which one is their partner and put the engine in your cars?
Holy shit at RIC fetching his own tires XD
marvelharvey
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The Abu Dhabi music was on point.
Psychotext
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lol, that's great.
bobnowhere
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Well an article with a quote from Carlos Sainz SR saying his son wanted to join Renault but it got vetoed by RedBull
Unless his father is lying for some obscure reasons...
Bottas would be a good safe pick for Mercedes. He's experienced, a good points scorer. Question is how much they can pay Williams to get him (or rather how big of an engine discount they can offer them).
Plus who would take the seat a Williams? Another rookie?
xrnzaaas
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Yeah this could be a bad situation for everyone except for Mercedes. Williams could struggle with scoring points and developing a car having two rookies on board. Bottas would risk losing his seat in 1-2 years after Wehrlein gains more xp (or when drivers like Alonso are Vettel are free). It really depends on how desperate Williams is to get that extra money.
JadedWriter
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I'd laugh my ass off if Button has to buy out his Honda contract to drive for Williams.
Williams had a decent car out of the gate with this formula. It seems like they have not been able to develop it though. I'd like to see what he can do in a better car (Mercedes or otherwise).
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Yeah, but there's plenty of character and action in the midfield, but Bottas is just kinda...there. He just fails to make any kind of impression.
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