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The Formula 1 2015 Season |OT| Formula E Feeder Series
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Save us Bernie, get that independent engine introduced.
Edit: There's that obligatory last lap radio message where the race leader might have a problem but he doesn't really. Never change FOM.
What are the others in the list? I'd imagine Newey-era Red Bull must be right up there.
nature boy
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For example: https://thef1news.com/f1-news/verstappen-already-looking-for-a-new-team-in-2017.html and more recent: http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns32588.html
Agreed, but he put himself in this position. He should've stayed in the junior categories for a couple of years and refined his skills.
It's just harmless banter, just like calling Rosberg Britney or Vettel German Jesus. I don't hate Verstappen as a driver, just the hype.
brotkasten
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Nico's winning scream has to be the worst. He always sounds like a hurt dog.
The problem is that even an independent engine manufacturer doesn't guarantee a better sport, if they're on Renault's or Honda's level. But I agree that it might be necessary to stop this political nonsense.
The problem is that even an independent engine manufacturer doesn't guarantee a better sport, if they're on Renault's or Honda's level. But I agree that it might be necessary to stop this political nonsense.
Cheeseman Battitude
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Thank God this season is over. Hopes for 2016:
Ferrari, Williams, McLaren and Raikkonen raise their game
Red Bull are competitive enough to stop moaning
Haas are good
BBC don't fuck us about and sell F1 again
Ferrari, Williams, McLaren and Raikkonen raise their game
Red Bull are competitive enough to stop moaning
Haas are good
BBC don't fuck us about and sell F1 again
All this says is that he is doing one more year with Torro Rosso and then moving up to another team (most likely Red Bull).
This is completely common for the junior program at Red Bull. Two years maximum as a rookie at Torro Rosso and then either promoted upwards or cast aside.
Max is fortunate enough that if he is not promoted by Red Bull he'll be able to find another team to get a drive.
I don't see any ego or overconfidence in anything Max himself is saying. Everything else is media hype and speculation that only works against him as a driver.
Time will tell. Maybe it would have been better to do more junior categories maybe this early experience in F1 will make him more perfect as a racing driver.
As far as I can tell Max himself is not letting the media get to him that much. Benefit of being a grounded level headed dutch man I guess.
brotkasten
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Yeah, I'm not sure what to think about it. I understand the frustration, but in the end it's not Mercedes' job to make the race exciting and it's not their fault either that they're so dominant. They're obviously doing what's best for the team.
Verstappen got penalized for ignoring blue flags. I still think we got another Maldonado in the making.
The rumored specs and regulations for the independent engines indicates that Bernie will control how competitive they will be. He could make them outperform the hybrids easily.
The rumored specs and regulations for the independent engines indicates that Bernie will control how competitive they will be. He could make them outperform the hybrids easily.
CaseyTappy
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Total off day for Max, sad to see Sainz didn´t step up though .
Where was he when the situation was reversed and Rosberg had to follow for the early part of the season? Oh right British media. Hamilton should have put it on pole or overtook early in the race if he wanted to win.
Ted is a massive wanker.
aspiegamer
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Lewis pissed. Why is Mercedes doing this? Do they pity Nico? It's not really in the team's best interest to piss off their champion driver, especially going into the offseason.
Welp. Looking forward to next year to see an American team try to stick their foot in the door. Honda will hopefully be less awful. Midfield will be interesting to see which teams won't bother developing the 2016 cars much to focus on the bigger changes for 2017. Not looking forward to Bernie's ongoing engine nonsense. It's a massive abuse of power to throw your influence around into the performance area.
Welp. Looking forward to next year to see an American team try to stick their foot in the door. Honda will hopefully be less awful. Midfield will be interesting to see which teams won't bother developing the 2016 cars much to focus on the bigger changes for 2017. Not looking forward to Bernie's ongoing engine nonsense. It's a massive abuse of power to throw your influence around into the performance area.
Cheeseman Battitude
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I'd love Hamilton to have a fucking good rant on the podium.
aspiegamer
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brotkasten
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He always comes over as slightly awkward. His jokes never stick and he always seems to be a little too much on the corporate line. It sort of makes him disingenuous.
It would be interesting, but I can't see him pissing the manufactures off that much.
Alright then. I'm glad we sorted it out then.
Cheeseman Battitude
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It's a shame when you look back to their reaction when they were both on the podium in Australia a few years ago.
brotkasten
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I don't think it ever comes back as long as both drive for the same team. Maybe once both have retired.
Business
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If anything today proved that in the last few races they saved Hamilton from himself.
Cheeseman Battitude
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EJ talking balls again. Crystal this time.
olore
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I think Coulthard handled the interviews excellently, while not toeing the corporate line to a millimetre, there was some spicy innuendo. Couldn´t quite hear what NR answered, something salty I think, pretty low and classless
Wax Free Vanilla
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Alonso should take that sabbatical, it's only going to get worse for him next season when the McHonda is a rocketship.
Cheeseman Battitude
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Interesting from Suzi Perry then. Hopefully we'll be back with you next year, or words to that effect. Fucking bastards.
The fine art of the BBC Sports Montage.
SunhiLegend
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brotkasten
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What awful questions during the press conference.
"Of the two of you, who's going into winter break with a better feeling?"
"Are you two getting each other Christmas presents?"
"Of the two of you, who's going into winter break with a better feeling?"
"Are you two getting each other Christmas presents?"
brotkasten
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What do you guys think. How many seasons has Hulkenberg left in him?
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Wax Free Vanilla
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Wax Free Vanilla
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Horner confirms Red Bull will have Honda power? He said Ronbo won't be happy when they make their announcement.
nature boy
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Wouldn't suprise me, Honda clearly want Red Bull (better chassis) than Mclaren. Honda would probably prefer Red Bull as works team than Mclaren.
Question is whether Mclaren veto supersedes the deal with the FIA and Bernie.
Horner must be playing the media because when talking to the BBC crew yesterday he said it's easy to guess which engine they will be using.
If the agreement that Honda would supply a second team in their second season is in a written contract I don't think McLaren can do anything about it.
There's a difference in intent. The Bottas early release was a mistake by the team and they paid the price, where as Verstappen intentionally ignored blue flags for a whole lap in front of Hamilton.
He's a rookie and he needs to learn to follow the rules.
He's now got 8 out of the 12 needed points for a one race ban.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/11/29/verstappen-two-thirds-of-the-way-towards-ban/
edit: Hey we almost made it to 20k posts.