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by Lentulus
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2023
Replies: 697
Views: 62191

Re: Silly Season 2023

Do we really think McLaren would 20 mil? Most likely Ricciardo will have to settle for less than 10 mil. He'll take that and walk into the sunset.. That 20 mil is already a sunk cost. McLaren pays it if he drives for them or not . So the only extra cost for McLaren is the wages of Piastri and if an...
by Lentulus
Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Women changing their names / Double barrelled names discussion
Replies: 20
Views: 12655

Re: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton-Larbalestier thread

My wife and I double-barrelled our surnames when we got married a few years ago. What surprises me is how surprised other people are. It's not unusual, especially nowadays for this to happen in the UK - but I have had to explain way more times than my wife why I have a different name now. And don't...
by Lentulus
Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo has Covid
Replies: 6
Views: 1538

Re: Ricciardo has Covid

I don't understand why Alpine didn't make a fuss about trying to get Piastri into the Haas seat. Did Ricciardo some good in the HRT seat back in the day.

Anyway, Paul di Resta is also a McLaren reserve, according to Racer.
by Lentulus
Sat Mar 12, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo has Covid
Replies: 6
Views: 1538

Re: Ricciardo has Covid

McLaren shares reserve drivers with Mercedes, so their reserves are Vandoorne and de Vries.
Not sure who'd get the nod if Ricciardo had to sit out the first GP though.
Pros and cons to each.
by Lentulus
Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: In-Depth Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nick Heidfeld
Replies: 9
Views: 28448

Re: Nick Heidfeld

I liked Heidfeld, but it was noticed (pointed out in commentary for example) that when contract renewal time came around he was suddenly faster than he was before. Like, everytime single time his contract was ending, he found extra speed. If the commentary booth noticed it, you can bet the big teams...
by Lentulus
Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2021
Replies: 801
Views: 115379

Re: Silly Season 2021

From what I've read, the issue for Alfa Romeo seems to be that the power to extend the contract for 2021 belonged to Kimi, so he's the one making the decision.
by Lentulus
Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sky F1 fans vote for driver of the year - you wont guess him
Replies: 10
Views: 4405

Re: Sky F1 fans vote for driver of the year - you wont guess

j man wrote::lol: Excellent!

Have Sky learned nothing from the cautionary tale of Boaty McBoatface?
Considering Sky are letting the vote stand and the Boaty McBoatface snobs vetoed it, I'd say it shows Sky have learned that some things are not to be taken too seriously :lol:
by Lentulus
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2019 (Updated - RPFI confirms Stroll)
Replies: 1851
Views: 457606

Re: Silly Season 2019

That's how I saw it a wee while ago but Saward made a good point about his Toyota deal. It runs until after next years Lemans and he can't miss a race or he won't get the WEC title should his car win it. Apparently Honda (Indy) aren't keen while he's contracted to Toyota. It's sounding more like he...
by Lentulus
Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drivers who didn't get a fair shake due to lack of funds.
Replies: 34
Views: 13363

Re: Drivers who didn't get a fair shake due to lack of funds

Does Frijns really count on this list? He got offered a place in Red Bull's driver program didn't he? That would've come with a Toro Rosso seat, and likely 2-3 years in F1. But... he turned it down. Normally, lack of funds is outside of a driver's direct control, but in this instance Frijns had the ...
by Lentulus
Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alfa Romeo name back to F1
Replies: 83
Views: 42452

Re: Alfa Romeo name back to F1

How successful are they, though, really? They had a brief moment of competitiveness in 2007/8, but otherwise they've been a fairly consistent back-half-of-the-grid team. I think their glory days are pretty long ago, personally. If this gives them a chance to be reasonably competitive again, it can ...
by Lentulus
Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you miss seeing the No.1 on a car?
Replies: 56
Views: 22413

Re: Do you miss seeing the No.1 on a car?

It's a number on a car that you can't see anymore without a TV camera being directly in front of a stationary car - I haven't missed it in the slightest.
by Lentulus
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Women's F1 series
Replies: 81
Views: 20478

Re: Women's F1 series

Motorsport is one of the only sports where men and women can race as equals, so we should do whatever is required to get them in What if there's not a whole lot we can do? I'm pretty sure the third car idea would backfire immensely. Even the women available in the upper echelons of motorsport would...
by Lentulus
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 113733

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

Bad plan Alonso! How much experience wil he have had on an oval by then? Even if he qualifies, which he should, the race is completely different to anything he has done. 90% sure to have a crashout What a daft statement :lol: He's never done it before, therefore he shouldn't do it? What kind of cra...
by Lentulus
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 113733

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

Bad plan Alonso! How much experience wil he have had on an oval by then? Even if he qualifies, which he should, the race is completely different to anything he has done. 90% sure to have a crashout What a daft statement :lol: He's never done it before, therefore he shouldn't do it? What kind of cra...
by Lentulus
Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Women's F1 series
Replies: 81
Views: 20478

Re: Women's F1 series

^^^ The league isn't top heavy because there is less talent in it. It's top heavy because the stars are choosing to join forces on the same team (like in the major European soccer leagues). Nowadays we have teams with as many as 4 all stars on the roster. In the 90s, 2 all stars would be a lot. Loo...
by Lentulus
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Giovinazzi v Pascal
Replies: 93
Views: 24003

Re: Giovinazzi v Pascal

This is starting to get weird, I think there's more than just fitness problems. Why? If he isn't fit from a lack of training over the winter due to injury, one week of training isn't going to make a big enough difference to bridge the gap. Rather than try to rush him back, they are letting him get ...
by Lentulus
Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona
Replies: 1
Views: 1407

Re: 2017 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

I enjoyed the race, shame it ended like that. Regardless of whether people think it should've been a penalty or not, it's always a shame when a race is decided with that kind of 'marmite' move. The DPi cars look great, an excellent start for that long awaited platform. For me though, the feelgood st...
by Lentulus
Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Toro Rosso in talks to rebrand 2017 Renault engine
Replies: 19
Views: 6280

Re: Toro Rosso in talks to rebrand 2017 Renault engine

they won't be looking to have someone else's name on it. In fact, if it does turn out to be as good as they hope, you can expect Red Bull not to be receiving the very latest version under a TAG banner. It would serve them right. From Autosport's piece: "As part of the Renault deal, Toro Rosso recei...
by Lentulus
Sat Dec 17, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Massa signs €6 million deal to race for Williams in 2017
Replies: 126
Views: 31673

Re: Massa offered €6 million to race for Williams in 2017

Obviously, I have no idea whatsoever. My hunch though is that Massa will decline and stick with his decision to retire , and that, if he would take up the offer, it would be as much for Bottas as it would be for himself. How close is Massa to Bottas? I wouldn't bet on that, seeing as his decision t...
by Lentulus
Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 driver born in 2000
Replies: 8
Views: 3755

Re: F1 driver born in 2000

I remember when Schumi retired at the end of 2012, leaving no drivers who had raced in F1 in the 90s. That was a huge moment for me, as I grew up watching the sport from the early 90s and also realising that I'm getting old fast... It wasn't just Schumi who left at that time. Pedro de la Rosa also ...
by Lentulus
Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

This however doesn't make me happy: Former Manor driver Rio Haryanto is also high up on Sauber's list of candidates. A number of companies in Asia have expressed a desire to back the Indonesian, who left Manor mid-year when promised backing did not eventuate, however a final package has yet to be c...
by Lentulus
Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?
Replies: 295
Views: 65947

Re: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?

Exactly like the OP, I voted Rosberg as Hamilton has won 3 titles already, and I like to see new people win things, I like a new name on the trophy.
by Lentulus
Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lance Stroll
Replies: 104
Views: 22153

Re: Lance Stroll

Lance Stroll's father has reportedly paid $80 million for the Williams seat: http://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/219035/lance-stroll-debut-reportedly-cost-80-million And Lance claims he earned the Williams seat. Yeah right! Planet F1 also quotes $80m, but states that is what Daddy has shelled out for...
by Lentulus
Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

As per the Spanish publication 'Formula Rapida', Esteban Ocon has signed with Force India: http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns35184.html? Reportedly, Force India will get a $3 million discount for the engines. Eddie Jordan says Ocon to Force India, Nasr to Renault & Gutierrez to Sauber. I don't get it, ...
by Lentulus
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lance Stroll
Replies: 104
Views: 22153

Re: Lance Stroll

Just checked Wiki and to be fair to him he's done OK in his brief career to date but he was 5th in F3 in 2015 - but (significantly behind both his full-time team mates (Rosenqvist & Dennis) Felix Rosenqvist (518) Antonio Giovinazzi (412.5) Jake Dennis (377) Charles Leclerc (363.5) Lance Stroll (231...
by Lentulus
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lance Stroll
Replies: 104
Views: 22153

Re: Lance Stroll

*Double post.
by Lentulus
Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: An Italian driver in F1 for 2017?
Replies: 15
Views: 9204

Re: An Italian driver in F1 for 2017?

No matter who he is, he will be ignored by the italian fans unless he drives for Ferrari. :lol: That's the massive problems that young Italian drivers face. If they aren't affiliated with Ferrari, Italian companies simply don't want to sponsor them. Mirko Bortolotti spoke about it a couple of years...
by Lentulus
Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

Charles Leclerc is the current GP3 champion-in-waiting, and a Ferrari junior.

Haas has said they won't hire him for next year though, haven't they?

*edit - of course, that could just be to leverage more money from Ferrari, assuming the Prancing Horse wants him in F1 next season.
by Lentulus
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

Force India favour Ocon at present (according to Autosport, in the Bottas Opens Talks With Renault piece).

But, Mercedes could well have the final say.
by Lentulus
Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

UnlikeUday wrote:
I doubt if Renault would sign Hulk & Bottas together.
Why not?
It's not like they can't afford it.
by Lentulus
Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FIA F1 Superlicence system
Replies: 246
Views: 103768

Re: FIA F1 Superlicence system

The Friday licence is not a full superlicence iirc?



Also, I'm glad that clause has found its way back in. I still think the 40 points thing is a stupid idea (though I now appear to be a minority).
by Lentulus
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jenson to announce his retirement today?
Replies: 70
Views: 14908

Re: Jenson to announce his retirement today?

mikeyg123 wrote:
ozrevhead wrote: I guess we can say with certainty Nasr to Williams then?
Or Stroll.
Oh god, neither of them hopefully!
by Lentulus
Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most disappointing F1 career?
Replies: 78
Views: 17821

Re: Most disappointing F1 career?

I'm assuming Hulkenberg has the record for most starts without a podium...That combined with his stellar junior record earns him my vote. I expected more from him (feels so silly calling these guys disappointments when they've earned one of only 22 spots in this profession). He's not that close yet...
by Lentulus
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

Are we sure Perez isn't contracted to Force India for 2017? Everything I've read so far says he is. *Edit* Force India have been saying that Ferrari would have to pay a lot of money to get Perez, whereas if his contract was up then Ferrari could sign him without paying Force India a penny. http://ww...
by Lentulus
Thu Jun 09, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 196689

Re: Silly Season 2017

If Red Bull screw up once again then Ricciardo will leave them for sure. Maybe he's already made up his mind but Red Bull's looking stronger than Ferrari as of now & could be stronger next year as well. Perez surely deserves a chance. If Massa & Raikkonen retire, he going to either team would be a ...
by Lentulus
Thu May 05, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Could RBR send Kvyat to STR mid season?
Replies: 369
Views: 56869

Re: Could RBR send Kvyat to STR mid season?

So looking at the rules, is it even possible? Yes, the rules allow mid-season driver changes, with a maximum of 4 drivers allowed per team, per season. This particular swap isn't likely, however. It's more likely that Verstappen would be promoted to RBR during the season than it is that Kvyat would...
by Lentulus
Sun May 01, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Could RBR send Kvyat to STR mid season?
Replies: 369
Views: 56869

Re: Could RBR send Kvyat to STR mid season?

So looking at the rules, is it even possible? Yes, the rules allow mid-season driver changes, with a maximum of 4 drivers allowed per team, per season. This particular swap isn't likely, however. It's more likely that Verstappen would be promoted to RBR during the season than it is that Kvyat would...
by Lentulus
Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor 2016
Replies: 235
Views: 41992

Re: Manor 2016

mds wrote:Oh, seems like one of my questions accidentally fell out of that quote.
Nothing accidental about it.
I just ignore the laziness.
by Lentulus
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor 2016
Replies: 235
Views: 41992

Re: Manor 2016

moby wrote: no passion at all. They have become just another back marking team, not a team who live for racing.

Disappointing, but there it is.
That's because the racers, Booth and Lowden, have left, and all that is left is the guy who's there to make money.
by Lentulus
Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor 2016
Replies: 235
Views: 41992

Re: Manor 2016

Even if they are in manufacturer academies and in team development programs, they still have to bring the necessary capital (In financial terms) to remain there. Well that isn't true for RBR, Ferrari and McLaren junior drivers at least. Ferrari doesn't belong on your list certainly. As long as the ...