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[DD]

Oliver Turvey will be Piquet's team mate at Formula E.


EDIT: Inside story: How Nasr helped coach Kvyat and Sainz towards F1 stardom


Damn, I've never heard of this story. It's almost bizarre!


EDIT 2: Sauber wants upgraded Ferrari engine before end of season

 

[Mastah]

Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener 2m2 minutes ago

Latest 2016 #F1 calendar plans include triple header in Asia.

Sep 25 - Singapore
Oct 2 - Japan
Oct 9 - Malaysia

Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener 10m10 minutes ago

#F1 @McLaren option on @KevinMagnussen ran out Aug 31 - so he's now free to look elsewhere for a seat

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/f1-fahrermarkt-magnussen-auf-dem-markt-9968211.html

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[Mohonky]

Arai is constantly talking about the ICE, even though that doesn't matter nearly as much in this formula.



This however is just plain stupidity, if there are people with the expertise to improve your shitty product, you hire them if you can.

Yeh I dont get this. We have as much ICE as our opponents, thats great, but there is another 160hp to be found in the rest of the PU, where is it?

Its not even that they are down on power there, its not nearly as efficient or able to recover power so even if they were pushing the same amount of power they dont have it available as often as the opposition.

I believe this was the last upgrade Merc made, its not so much more power, its that it is available for a lot more of the time.

The Honda PU is fucking embarassing. Last years engines were more reliable than that turd of a thing.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

.

So it looks like The Stoff is the chosen one with Magnussen's option not taken up and McLaren willing to pay for him to drive at Manor next season, they also say it's up to Button if he stays next season, surely an announcement at Suzuka?

Magnussen is done if he doesn't get in at Haas.

 

[Zeknurn]

So it looks like The Stoff is the chosen one with Magnussen's option not taken up and McLaren willing to pay for him to drive at Manor next season, they also say it's up to Button if he stays next season, surely an announcement at Suzuka?

Magnussen is done if he doesn't get in at Haas.

I don't think anyone wants to drive for McLaren.

 

[JadedWriter]

I don't think anyone wants to drive for McLaren.

I'd rather drive a Maclaren instead of a McLaren.

 

[ElTorro]

I don't think anyone wants to drive for McLaren.

It's time for a Nick Heidfeld comeback.

 

[Diablo Rosso]

It's time for a Nick Heidfeld comeback.

Poor Nick, got snubbed twice by McLaren after setting the Goodwood hill climb record in one of their cars.

 

[Zeknurn]

F1-insider: Vergne set for Haas drive, Magnussen trying to get the second seat.

I wonder if it's smart of Vergne to move down from Formula E to Formula 1.

 

[Goldrusher]

I wonder if it's smart of Vergne to move down from Formula E to Formula 1.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

I don't think anyone wants to drive for McLaren.

Two world champions. The MK4 Mercedes Slayer is coming.

They've fixed the ERS and been on a hiring spree for their new ERS facility. McLaren Honda will be at the front next season, we're going to see a Honda <> Brawn like turn in performance. Book it!

 

[Ark]

Two world champions. The MK4 Mercedes Slayer is coming.

They've fixed the ERS and been on a hiring spree for their new ERS facility. McLaren Honda will be at the front next season, we're going to see a Honda <> Brawn like turn in performance. Book it!

For the sake of the sport I hope you're right.

 

[Zeknurn]

Two world champions. The MK4 Mercedes Slayer is coming.

They've fixed the ERS and been on a hiring spree for their new ERS facility. McLaren Honda will be at the front next season, we're going to see a Honda <> Brawn like turn in performance. Book it!

Someone needs to do an avatar bet pretty soon.

 

[Dilly]

Two world champions. The MK4 Mercedes Slayer is coming.

They've fixed the ERS and been on a hiring spree for their new ERS facility. McLaren Honda will be at the front next season, we're going to see a Honda <> Brawn like turn in performance. Book it!

I'd quote all your wrong Honda posts but I can't be bothered.

 

[frontieruk]

I'd quote all your wrong Honda posts but I can't be bothered.

Oh comon there's only been what 2/3rds of a season so far there can't be that many, is not like Honda had been claiming they'd be winning races by now...

 

[navanman]

Looks like Renault are pulling out of F1 as an engine supplier, whether they remain in F1 as a works only team is still up in the air it seems.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ghosn said:

"We will honour our contracts, no problem, but the occasion of Renault as a developer and supplier of engines stops.


R.I.P Renault. R.I.P Lotus.

 

[DD]

They should partner with Williams just like it was between the 80s and 90s. It worked pretty well for McLaren.

 

[Risgroo]

Someone needs to do an avatar bet pretty soon.

Yup. Y'all slacking.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Looks like Renault are pulling out of F1 as an engine supplier, whether they remain in F1 as a works only team is still up in the air it seems.

This is nothing new, they've been saying it for a while; we're either buying a team or pulling out entirely.

 

[Mastah]

No wonder Kimi was so keen to stay in F1, despite awful results:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y1JvmkADyw

Firstly Iceman Long Drink and now personal sponsorship deal with Singha beer. Counting dem money.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I drank Singha recently and it's awful. Almost as bad as Tsingtao. ;p (yep, not a fan of the Asian beers at all)

Gonna try the Iceman Drink when it arrives in stores.

 

[Zeknurn]

http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/...ee-to-air-deal-with-eurosport-in-germany.aspx

All 11 rounds of the 2015-2016 FIA Formula E Championship will be televised live and free-to-air on Eurosport in Germany.

Eurosport has secured the exclusive TV and digital rights to the FIA Formula E Championship for the next two seasons in Germany, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, as well as Iceland on a non-exclusive basis.

I hope this doesn't mean that they will block the free stream in these regions on the official website.

 

[acm2000]

http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/...ee-to-air-deal-with-eurosport-in-germany.aspx


I hope this doesn't mean that they will block the free stream in these regions on the official website.

the only reason it was free around the world in the first place is because its new and shit, once (if) it ever gets good and/or popular you can kiss goodbye to free-to-air

 

[Zeknurn]

Huh.

@ManorF1Team: We start our #SingaporeGP with the news that we have signed @AlexanderRossi as Race Driver for 5 of the 7 remaining rounds of the season.

 

[Tempy]

Huh.

But replacing who?

 

[JadedWriter]

Huh.

Is this a step up or down in terms of vehicle performance for Rossi?

 

[Zeknurn]

But replacing who?

@ManorF1Team: Alexander will make his F1 race debut here in Singapore this weekend, alongside Will Stevens. Here's the story > http://t.co/3GN4DHZYQs

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[Mastah]

Alexander will race in Singapore, Japan, the US, Mexico and Brazil, but he will not take part in the Russian and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. Roberto Merhi will join Fabio Leimer as an Official Reserve Driver but he will drive in Sochi and at Yas Marina.

https://www.facebook.com/ManorRacing/posts/873212659401223

I always liked line-up changes during the season, so this is good news.

 

[Dilly]

No idea what Rossi has shown to deserve that seat except for money.

 

[Tempy]

No idea what Rossi has shown to deserve that seat except for money.

He's currently 2nd in the GP2 standings behind Vandoorne with 2 wins. That counts for something I guess!

 

[Aiii]

Manor are right cunts for doing this to Merhi less than a week after this: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/330041/merhi-pulls-out-of-fr35-programme/

I mean, wow, at least give the guy a heads up.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Requirements to be an F1 driver:

1. Money
2. Marketability
3. Super license
4. Connections to the paddock

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Manor are right cunts for doing this to Merhi less than a week after this: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/330041/merhi-pulls-out-of-fr35-programme/

I mean, wow, at least give the guy a heads up.

Don't believe what you read. He surely would discuss this move with Manor before hand. Most probably he got dropped or something and he put a nice spin in it to impress his employer

 

[Big Takeover]

If Ferrari are asking for one of their test drivers to get a race seat next year with Haas, then this is them repaying the favor by leveraging Manor to let Rossi try and prove his worth.

 

[Chris R]

This doesn't affect Rossi's chance at a Haas seat does it?

Also, going to be cool to have an American driver in Austin, even if he gets lapped three times.

 

[Aiii]

Don't believe what you read. He surely would discuss this move with Manor before hand. Most probably he got dropped or something and he put a nice spin in it to impress his employer

Yeah, I won't easily have faith in a team over a driver in most cases.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Yeah, I won't easily have faith in a team over a driver in most cases.

A lot of teams have screwed drivers over. But just a week earlier he took the decision to drop F3. I'm sure Manor would've known by then that they're signing Rossi

 

[Big Takeover]

This doesn't affect Rossi's chance at a Haas seat does it?

Also, going to be cool to have an American driver in Austin, even if he gets lapped three times.

Well, ultimately it helps his chances, but he's got to impress in these races. He seemingly is being given the opportunity to win the seat, because on paper I'm not sure he'd get it.

 

[DD]

Well, ultimately it helps his chances, but he's got to impress in these races. He seemingly is being given the opportunity to win the seat, because on paper I'm not sure he'd get it.

The problem is to impress someone with a Manor. What can the boy do? Beat Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button at most.

Spoiler

 

[Mastah]

This doesn't affect Rossi's chance at a Haas seat does it?

Well:

Q: Shouldn’t an American team have an American driver?

GS: There is nobody out there at the moment. Yes, there are drivers in GP2 and Formula Three, but having a rookie in a new team… that is difficult for both sides. The potential of such a partnership failing is pretty high. So at the moment we’d rather not be looking at that avenue, because you are also not helping an inexperienced driver - he could be burned in one season. We are new, so we need a known quantity in the team.

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom...a--haas-could-become-model-for-new-teams.html

 

[Ark]

Whilst we're sort of on the subject, has anyone dominated GP2 in their debut season since Hamilton? The only person I can think of coming close is Grosjean's second attempt.

 

[Mastah]

Actually Hulkenberg was more dominant in his 2009 season than Hamilton in 2006, also considering that 2006 was the first year with slick tyres, while 2009 was the second year of a new car with all these experienced drivers.

 

[JadedWriter]

Actually Hulkenberg was more dominant in his 2009 season than Hamilton in 2006, also considering that 2006 was the first year with slick tyres, while 2009 was the second year of a new car with all these experienced drivers.

What was the skill level of Hulkenberg's competition?

 

[dubc35]

Well:

I was also going to post this quote. I agree with their rationale as well.

 

[Mastah]

What was the skill level of Hulkenberg's competition?

2006 - Piquet (2nd season), Glock (F1, Champ Car), Pantano (F1), Bruni (2, F1), di Grassi
2009 - Petrov (4), di Grassi (4), Grosjean (2), Maldonado (3), van der Garde, d'Ambrosio (2), Perez, Kobayashi (2), Chandhok (3)

Plus few good drivers who didn't make it to F1, but raced in the likes of DTM or Indycar.

 

[JadedWriter]

2006 - Piquet (2nd season), Glock (F1, Champ Car), Pantano (F1), Bruni (2, F1), di Grassi
2009 - Petrov (4), di Grassi (4), Grosjean (2), Maldonado (3), van der Garde, d'Ambrosio (2), Perez, Kobayashi (2), Chandhok (3)

Plus few good drivers who didn't make it to F1, but raced in the likes of DTM or Indycar.

Well damn. Oddly enough the bulk of Hamilton's competition didn't even make it to F1...wasn't Sutil his team mate in GP2? But yeah looking at that Hulkenberg had some stiff competition and it sounds like he trounced them.

 

[DD]

Bernie and current drivers pick the most iconic moments in the 65th Formula 1 anniversary: http://www.formula1.com/content/fom...p/inside-f1/the-F1-brand/65-years-of-f1-.html

 

[Shaneus]

Manor are right cunts for doing this to Merhi less than a week after this: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/330041/merhi-pulls-out-of-fr35-programme/

I mean, wow, at least give the guy a heads up.

Wow, that's a MASSIVE dick move on their part. Can't wait to see Marussia out of this sport.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/...ee-to-air-deal-with-eurosport-in-germany.aspx


I hope this doesn't mean that they will block the free stream in these regions on the official website.

Hope a network in Canada picks it up. Especially with JV racing.