ConstructMe
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Yeah i often wonder what half of those red bull guys do lol there was at least 10 pr people it seemed.
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The Formula 1 2014 Season |OT2| Louder Than Formula E
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Bahaha, classic. Gotta love that kid.
Edit: Fuck, I knew it would be at Emporium! I caught a glimpse of an ad on the map/guide screens there and waited for it to show up again, but dicks kept on using it (even tried checking out different ones). Thought it might've been an ad for a watch company or something, but no
ConstructMe
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Yeah i only found out yesterday shitty advertising really.
H...hey, it was the only thing I could think of, ok? >.<'
Edit: Fuck, I knew it would be at Emporium! I caught a glimpse of an ad on the map/guide screens there and waited for it to show up again, but dicks kept on using it (even tried checking out different ones). Thought it might've been an ad for a watch company or something, but no
Don´t even try to pretend you weren´t there, the former quote declared you guilty as charged! ;-P
sherlock gaf strikes again!
Diablo Rosso
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McLaren have sent a press release saying there's an announcement happening at the MTC tomorrow at 10am. Sounds like drivers and sponsors will be announced. You would think that anyway.
When its comes to MCL, I stopped expecting anything by now.
brotkasten
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Remember the last time McLaren did something exciting? Me neither.
Don´t be mad at me my friend, its all in good fun! ;-)
Well yes, I actually do. I´m old, but my memory failures are still somewhat limited.
Well next year they gonna do what they couldn't in the early 2000s... beat the Ferrari
Adam Scott Aukerman
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Promoting Lewis when they did was pretty exciting. As was partnering him with Button in 2010.
Since then? Not really. That's if you discount re-teaming with Honda because it hasn't truly begun yet, and don't believe that Alonso is returning.
WOKING, SURREY, UK, December 11th, 2014 McLaren Racing are pleased to announce that no decision has been made in regards to the 2015 Formula 1 Drivers for the McLaren Honda Racing Team.
Until that decision is made, Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen will be acting as our parrots for any marketing appointements or sponsorship appearances.
Ron Dennis said:
"First of all, the workforce at McLaren Racing and our partners Honda strive for excellence and perfection in any decision we make from smaller ones like tiles in our factory to big ones like which scotch we will drink in the next Bahrain race while people get killed in the streets. And it's with that goal in mind that we postponed our decision for the 2015 Formula 1 Drivers for McLaren Honda indefinitely. The development of our 2015 Formula 1 car has been sensational and the Honda engine is already surpassing any expectations we had for this year and next year as well.
I'm firmly of the belief that McLaren Racing and Honda together will march back to full competitiveness, quickly and professionally, harnessing the fantastic depth of talent that exists within our organization and we might need to wait until Sauber F1 Team announces their Formula 1 drivers for 2015 to finally make our decision to who will drive for McLaren Honda Racing Team in 2015."
Racing Director, Eric Boullier said:
"Fuck it. I'm out."
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And further: We will inform you as soon as a decision has been made.
Wax Free Vanilla
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Button to Audi WEC then, I hope McLaren's run of failure continues for a long time.
nature boy
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Amus reporting it's Alonso and Magnussen and Alonso is not racing Le Mans.
But they also said earlier today that Alonso might take a sabbatical from F1, so I don't think they have a clue.
Maybe DeutschGAF can make sense of it: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...n-honda-mit-alonso-und-magnussen-8924351.html
But they also said earlier today that Alonso might take a sabbatical from F1, so I don't think they have a clue.
Maybe DeutschGAF can make sense of it: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...n-honda-mit-alonso-und-magnussen-8924351.html
Alonso should get a 3-year-contract with withdrawal term if the team won't manage to result in top 3 by the end of 2016. AMS is talking about the risk Alonso's taking by joining McL but they probably giving him WAY more money than Ferrari. And another reason is that a one-year-break could get you loose your F1 contacts, so it's better driving for a shit team than not at all (my words). As for JB rumor has it he could end up joining Audi. AMS close the article with stating that since Alonso refused Porsche there is also a seat for JB.
Oh, and rumor around the paddock has it McL will nominate Alonso and Magnussen. So nothing's new on that front.
Myoclonic Jerk
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"I know there are a lot of fans, Jenson's fans, Kevin's fans, other drivers' fans and hopefully some McLaren fans, but it is just about taking the right decision for the future, not only for next year but also for the next years," he told Sky Sports.
That tells me it's mag
That tells me it's mag
Nicktendo86
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Man I wish that meant we were getting the classic fag packet livery
nature boy
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Diablo Rosso
Member
McLaren are rivals in the sports car business. Also Honda are rivals to Audi, Nissan and Toyota. WEC is no go for Alonso just yet.
nature boy
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Yes I thought that as well but the article says Alonso stopped negotiating with Porsche today, so it suggests that only today were all the details finalized and the contract was signed.
But surely racing in Le Mans wasn't a sticking point in the negotiations, so I was wondering why did it drag so long.
(This is all assuming the amus report is accurate).
Nicktendo86
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Guy from moviestar has tweeted to say they will be at Woking tomorrow and that Button will be Alonso's team mate!
A lot of people may well have to eat some crow.
A lot of people may well have to eat some crow.
nature boy
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The danish press were also invited, so WTH knows.
Diablo Rosso
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British press will be invited to anything related to a British F1 team announcement wise. If Danish media are there, then that would suggest that Magnussen will be confirmed. Spanish are going to be there because of Alonso of course.
Nicktendo86
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KMag might be retained as a teat driver or something, who knows.
nature boy
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Daily mail is saying it's Button.
But Button has a PR event with Hugo Boss in Berlin tomorrow.
Bah, we'll see tomorrow.
But Button has a PR event with Hugo Boss in Berlin tomorrow.
Bah, we'll see tomorrow.
teat driver eh?
Wax Free Vanilla
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Faith in McLaren restored if Button is retained.
Some Spanish website says Ronbo, Eric, Alonso and Button will be present, is this from the Movistar person?
Some Spanish website says Ronbo, Eric, Alonso and Button will be present, is this from the Movistar person?
Nicktendo86
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Wax Free Vanilla
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Does this mean Ronbo is a dead man walking? If what these Spanish sites/ tweets are saying that Alonso wanted Button as his team mate and got him, scored a goal against Ronbo, etc
It'll be settled by a fight to the death between JB and Kmag. 1v1 on a small platform out on the MTC lake, which is filled with sharks. It's the only way.
nature boy
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So if true, Button to get a spanking from Alonso next season. Not to mention a big pay cut.
But we'll see tomorrow.
But we'll see tomorrow.
ConstructMe
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Fucks sake, mag has such promise, look how shit jenson was in his early years, then we will have this same rigmarole next year, hes turning into the next Barichello, he should of just honorably quit and fucked off to the wec.
zomgbbqftw
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If the rumours about Alonso having a constructors performance clause in his McLaren contract are true then I can understand them holding onto Button. While he may not be fast or flashy like the top drivers, he can, nevertheless, score points efficiently which will help McLaren get to third in the constructor's race and hold onto Alonso.
Wax Free Vanilla
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So it was Magnussen who caused this whole mess or is Benson pulling this from his arse?
ConstructMe
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Benson always talks shit
nature boy
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Well Button it is.
Must have taken a big paycut.
But I think Alonso will crush him.
Bob Bell not going to Ferrari, Fry and Tombazis out the door.
Must have taken a big paycut.
But I think Alonso will crush him.
Bob Bell not going to Ferrari, Fry and Tombazis out the door.