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by guardiangr
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: CONFIRMED: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP
Replies: 80
Views: 9133

Re: Rumour: Mattia Binotto to be replaced by Fred Vasseur as Ferrari TP

JN23 wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:52 am
Binotto has resigned: https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corporate ... ement-2022
This was a really bad decision, I hope it won't bite them in the rear.
by guardiangr
Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Ferrari infringing on the technical directive before USA
Replies: 388
Views: 110280

Re: Was Ferrari infringing on the technical directive before

IP rights to an illegal modification are worthless. the FIA see the workings of every car are they likely to break that confidential agreement? The whistle blowers that are working for a rival now cannot testify without getting them and the new team sued for IP infringement. I cannot see how the FI...
by guardiangr
Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 17333

Re: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019

I wouldn't say Kubica has disappointed me the most, because I expected him to struggle regardless of Williams' form. If he was running Russell close then we can all say it's the car and not the driver, but he's been absolutely destroyed by George. Vettel is an worth a mention. Expected to fight for...
by guardiangr
Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 17333

Re: Worst drivers so far this season? 2019

I wouldn't say Kubica has disappointed me the most, because I expected him to struggle regardless of Williams' form. If he was running Russell close then we can all say it's the car and not the driver, but he's been absolutely destroyed by George. Vettel is an worth a mention. Expected to fight for...
by guardiangr
Tue May 28, 2019 7:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Ferrari wrong to let Arrivabene go?
Replies: 26
Views: 8368

Re: Was Ferrari wrong to let Arrivabene go?

When you watched the interviews of the various team principles last year, Arrivabene never came across on the same caliber as other team principles like Christian Horner, Toto Wolf, even Gunther Steiner. Those team principles seem to have a clear vision for their team, they understand exactly what ...
by guardiangr
Mon May 27, 2019 11:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Ferrari wrong to let Arrivabene go?
Replies: 26
Views: 8368

Re: Was Ferrari wrong to let Arrivabene go?

Embarrassing is the word I would use to describe Ferrari in 2019. But then again, even when (at the off chance) they manage to get everything right and have the fastest car in a season, they find new ways to throw away the championship, be it the team or the drivers. Arrivabene or Binotto don't matt...
by guardiangr
Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Punishment Due?
Replies: 115
Views: 27981

Re: The Punishment Due?

Lojik wrote:
guardiangr wrote: As for Susie and DC, they are British, they are not impartial.
You are right, DC is very biased to RBR ;)
What's that got to do with DC? RBR is Austrian, Hamilton is British.
by guardiangr
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Punishment Due?
Replies: 115
Views: 27981

Re: The Punishment Due?

They are already pushing it too far punishing first corners incidents whereas in the past it was just that, a racing incident on cold tyres and full fuel tanks.

As for Susie and DC, they are British, they are not impartial.
by guardiangr
Tue May 29, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How to make Monaco more exciting?
Replies: 77
Views: 20430

Re: How to make Monaco more exciting?

Yes, Monaco is boring alot of times but it's been on the calendar for a long time. Also it puts the drivers to the test and produces great qualifying sessions. It is a classic and I like the glamorous scenery, lifestyle etc, and I like that it's in Europe. And it's also the only circuit that doesn'...
by guardiangr
Tue May 29, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How to make Monaco more exciting?
Replies: 77
Views: 20430

Re: How to make Monaco more exciting?

How to make Monaco more exciting? It's quite simple really, just remove it from the calendar :D
by guardiangr
Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Inlcuding engine modes in parc ferme conditions?
Replies: 56
Views: 18453

Re: Inlcuding engine modes in parc ferme conditions?

As much as I hate Horner you can't blame him for trying, that's his job.
by guardiangr
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 new theme song
Replies: 43
Views: 17435

Re: F1 new theme song

What is this, the main theme from a new Terminator movie? Jesus this is so bad on so many levels.
by guardiangr
Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari are losing Santander
Replies: 30
Views: 18296

Re: Ferrari let losing Santander

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/nov/26/santanders-sponsorship-ferrari-f1-end-final-2017-race-formula-one 7 years of patience, world class Grand Prix drivers, US$330M, and zero World Championships to show for it...Can't blame Santander for either jumping ship or reducing its exposure. Taki...
by guardiangr
Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari are losing Santander
Replies: 30
Views: 18296

Re: Ferrari let losing Santander

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/nov/26/santanders-sponsorship-ferrari-f1-end-final-2017-race-formula-one 7 years of patience, world class Grand Prix drivers, US$330M, and zero World Championships to show for it...Can't blame Santander for either jumping ship or reducing its exposure. Taki...
by guardiangr
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari International Assistance
Replies: 137
Views: 48654

Re: Ferrari International Assistance

Make that 6 WDCs, I think you forgot Kimi's, guardiangr. to answer Teddy. Of course, Ferrari have had some stewards decisions go their way, and they have had some not go their way as well. That is true of most teams, but it works better for some to only see it one way. ;) That is true, I totally fo...
by guardiangr
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari International Assistance
Replies: 137
Views: 48654

Re: Ferrari International Assistance

I find it amusing how people always hated Bernie with a passion and they never believed anything uttered from his mouth but suddenly his word is the absolute truth only because they hate Ferrari more than him. I find it funny that people use any comment to support their own arguments. The FIA for a...
by guardiangr
Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari International Assistance
Replies: 137
Views: 48654

Re: Ferrari International Assistance

I find it amusing how people always hated Bernie with a passion and they never believed anything uttered from his mouth but suddenly his word is the absolute truth only because they hate Ferrari more than him.
by guardiangr
Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
Replies: 74
Views: 19229

Re: Why is the moronic FIA inept at enforcing track limits?

Did anyone else completed a pass outside the track limits and didn't get penalised at this race? I'll answer it for you, no. Bottas arguably. Would need to see the onboard to pass proper judgement, but driving off the track at turn 1 vs Ricciardo on lap 2 certainly helped him maintain his position....
by guardiangr
Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
Replies: 74
Views: 19229

Re: Why is the moronic FIA inept at enforcing track limits?

Did anyone else completed a pass outside the track limits and didn't get penalised at this race? I'll answer it for you, no. Bottas arguably. Would need to see the onboard to pass proper judgement, but driving off the track at turn 1 vs Ricciardo on lap 2 certainly helped him maintain his position....
by guardiangr
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
Replies: 74
Views: 19229

Re: Why is the moronic FIA inept at enforcing track limits?

Did anyone else completed a pass outside the track limits and didn't get penalised at this race? I'll answer it for you, no. I saw Sebastian overtake someone and go all 4 wheels off the track at the exit. Now, if there was a concrete wall there, he wouldn't have run off. Would he then have been abl...
by guardiangr
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
Replies: 74
Views: 19229

Re: Why is the moronic FIA inept at enforcing track limits?

Did anyone else completed a pass outside the track limits and didn't get penalised at this race? I'll answer it for you, no.
by guardiangr
Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda not supplying Sauber
Replies: 131
Views: 43360

Re: Honda not supplying Sauber

I think Honda pulling out after spending so many millions of dollars is absurd. They should look to remain in F1 and the Sauber deal I think is the perfect partnership for them. It's well-know that Sauber employs some of the best engineers in all of F1 but the budgets have limited their ability to ...
by guardiangr
Wed Jul 12, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda not supplying Sauber
Replies: 131
Views: 43360

Re: Honda not supplying Sauber

Williams works deal. Might work, no idea if they want to be placed last though. If Sauber cancelled the deal due to not wanting to underperform massively (which they do anyway) I can't see Williams even thinking about it and sacrifice their WCC position. I can see a couple of reasons: 1) The enormo...
by guardiangr
Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda not supplying Sauber
Replies: 131
Views: 43360

Re: Honda not supplying Sauber

mikeyg123 wrote:Williams works deal.
Might work, no idea if they want to be placed last though. If Sauber cancelled the deal due to not wanting to underperform massively (which they do anyway) I can't see Williams even thinking about it and sacrifice their WCC position.
by guardiangr
Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda not supplying Sauber
Replies: 131
Views: 43360

Honda not supplying Sauber

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/saub ... ff-929575/

Well, this is out of the blue if it happens. With McLaren leaving Honda I can't see any other team for them to supply their engines, are they going to end their F1 campaign or take a sabbatical?
by guardiangr
Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari "not interested" in Alonso
Replies: 93
Views: 27431

Re: Ferrari "not interested" in Alonso

Why is no one thinking about a Rosberg comeback with Ferrari? Now that's what I'd like to see! Because like Button he has retired. I liken Rosberg's retirement to be similar to Hakkinen's who was a similar age, they basically both achieved what they wanted to achieve and they were both burnt out. T...
by guardiangr
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari "not interested" in Alonso
Replies: 93
Views: 27431

Re: Ferrari "not interested" in Alonso

Why is no one thinking about a Rosberg comeback with Ferrari? Now that's what I'd like to see!
by guardiangr
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel's penalty - fair?
Replies: 131
Views: 34182

Re: Vettel's penalty - fair?

Fair enough considering Hamilton's slowdown as well.
by guardiangr
Sat May 20, 2017 7:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Stoffel Vandoorne
Replies: 133
Views: 50043

Re: Stoffel Vandoorne

Interesting you posted this because I was about to post this very thing in the other thread where MANY people swore he would set the world ablaze going off of how insanely superb he was in the feeder series. In particular Zak Brown's statement that he's as good, if not better than all-time greats w...
by guardiangr
Tue Apr 25, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 113731

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

More interviews have opened up Alonso's plans. Alonso says his motivation is to secure the "Triple Crown" – also including the Le Mans 24 Hours – and as such he expects to return to Indianapolis if he doesn't win this year. "I want to be the most complete driver in the world and the best driver in ...
by guardiangr
Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 113731

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

More interviews have opened up Alonso's plans. Alonso says his motivation is to secure the "Triple Crown" – also including the Le Mans 24 Hours – and as such he expects to return to Indianapolis if he doesn't win this year. "I want to be the most complete driver in the world and the best driver in ...
by guardiangr
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 113731

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

Ferrari won't go for him. It would cause to much unrest in the team with Vettel. Plus Vettel has integrated himself into the team perfectly, and helped push them in a better direction together as a team to move forward. The team has great harmony, and the spirit levels are very high, something Alon...
by guardiangr
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should McLaren leave F1? Concentrate on Sportscars?
Replies: 30
Views: 9067

Re: Should McLaren leave F1? Concentrate on Sportscars?

What kind of question is that? McLaren's main bussiness is F1 as is Ferrari's, those 2 teams will be here long after Mercedes and Renault decide to leave the sport once again.
by guardiangr
Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Alonso going to quit?
Replies: 195
Views: 50254

Re: Is Alonso going to quit?

Taking it on pure numbers it seems so but you know better that there's more to it than just numbers.
by guardiangr
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Alonso going to quit?
Replies: 195
Views: 50254

Re: Is Alonso going to quit?

Having just watched the race in China I have come up with the perfect strategy for Alonso moving forward. He needs to call his agent right now and tell him to get in touch with both Mercedes and Ferrari with an offer to drive for free next year! Seriously, he performed very well again in this last ...
by guardiangr
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Alonso going to quit?
Replies: 195
Views: 50254

Re: Is Alonso going to quit?

Totally agree with Pole2win and Pullrod, great posts. We really have no idea if he would even be competetive with the top drivers of today. It's easy to overrate Alonso in recent years if you don't consider Kimi is/was way past it when they were teammates and arguably Button as well even though But...
by guardiangr
Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Alonso going to quit?
Replies: 195
Views: 50254

Re: Is Alonso going to quit?

Having just watched the race in China I have come up with the perfect strategy for Alonso moving forward. He needs to call his agent right now and tell him to get in touch with both Mercedes and Ferrari with an offer to drive for free next year! Seriously, he performed very well again in this last ...
by guardiangr
Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Real Reason Red Bull are Behind
Replies: 72
Views: 23990

Re: The Real Reason Red Bull are Behind

mikeyg123 wrote:I don't know why people act like having Newey on board guarantees you the best aero. Look at Mclaren in the early 00s.
Exactly that.
by guardiangr
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:27 am
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 guardiangr
Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:09 am
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.