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mikeyg123

It's not going to happen but if Antonelli, Bearman, Lawson, Pourchaire and Martins/Doohan all joined the grid next season and Ricciardo, Zhou, Sargeant, Magnusson and Bottas all left it would be a fantastic revitalisation for F1 and a far more exciting grid. The team lineup could be something like -...

mikeyg123

Well that comes from Wolff, Antonelli is the Verstappen they missed out on unless it seems he can get Verstappen himself. As I said earlier today if they can get Verstappen then everything Wolff has said prior can probably be disregarded. It's hard to make any predictions without knowing when Verst...

mikeyg123

Both cars tailored around Verstappen that's the similarity, that's something that Red Bull/Newey seem apt at same for Vettel, with other teams it can often be you make do with what you've got. Haven't Mercedes literally moved the cockpit position to suit Hamilton? I really don't think Red Bull are ...

mikeyg123

Look, I like winner takes all systems. That may not be everyone's cup of tea and clearly on this forum it isn't. It is just how I feel about the sport, which honestly has gotten into a downward spiral for many, many years now and the trend just continues. P.s. In the same vain I liked the 1 hour 12...

mikeyg123

Verstappen would absolutely enhance his legacy by going to a different team and proving he can do it outside of Red Bull. There is almost no similarities between the 2019 Red Bull and 2023 Red Bull, these are two totally different cars build under different regulations, with very different strength...

mikeyg123

Verstappen would absolutely enhance his legacy by going to a different team and proving he can do it outside of Red Bull. There is almost no similarities between the 2019 Red Bull and 2023 Red Bull, these are two totally different cars build under different regulations, with very different strength...

mikeyg123

Well it would have to be Russell then wasn't Antonelli supposed to be the Verstappen that got away or maybe not if they can get Verstappen himself. I don't see why it has to be Russell. We don't know how good Antonelli is yet. Well that comes from Wolff, Antonelli is the Verstappen they missed out ...

mikeyg123

Verstappen would absolutely enhance his legacy by going to a different team and proving he can do it outside of Red Bull. There is almost no similarities between the 2019 Red Bull and 2023 Red Bull, these are two totally different cars build under different regulations, with very different strength...

mikeyg123

Verstappen would absolutely enhance his legacy by going to a different team and proving he can do it outside of Red Bull.

mikeyg123

"Newey leaving Red Bull" where is this announced ? other than click bait I put the source in my OP... In denial not in denial. fully aware of the massive power struggles at the top of Red Bull. I don't believe anything is off the table. any of these could leave, new, Verstappen, Horner, selling the...

mikeyg123

They both are supposed to be the future of Mercedes, it's not really a good look for Russell. Obviously not ideal for either driver but nobody can complain if they're let go for an upgrade. Well it would have to be Russell then wasn't Antonelli supposed to be the Verstappen that got away or maybe n...

mikeyg123

So like I said about being thrown under the bus. That's pretty pejorative language. Mercedes wouldn't be treating either of their drivers unfairly by signing someone better. So I wouldn't describe it as that. They both are supposed to be the future of Mercedes, it's not really a good look for Russe...

mikeyg123

They are also interested in Ocon. That would be a good move for Ocon and hopefull leave room at Alpine for Martins if he picks his form up off the floor. I think Doohan is first in line. As of now definitely. I believe Martins to be more talented though so would rather they skipped over Doohan for ...

mikeyg123

There could be a logistics problem, how long do Mercedes wait on Verstappen making a decision, he certainly won't be driving for Mercedes next year, in the meantime what do they do with their drivers, pairing them up immediately means one might need replacing soon after. With Antonelli fine to plac...

mikeyg123

I think that Bottas and Zhou both unlikely to be retained next year. I think Bottas will stay if Sainz says no. They are also interested in Ocon. That would be a good move for Ocon and hopefull leave room at Alpine for Martins if he picks his form up off the floor. I think Doohan is first in line. ...

mikeyg123

im confused about max going to mercedes,what happens to george(new team leader) and antonelli(the protoge) Russell stays at Merc. Antonelli gets a few years at Williams. There could be a logistics problem, how long do Mercedes wait on Verstappen making a decision, he certainly won't be driving for ...

mikeyg123

pc27b wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:32 pm
"Newey leaving Red Bull"

where is this announced ? other than click bait

I put the source in my OP...

mikeyg123

Is there a driver in F1 history that we never found out completely. I can not think of one. You just have to be patient enough and it all works out. There was a time when Kimi was the fastest man in F1 and Schumachers replacement. That ended when he switched teams. There was a time when Vettel was ...

mikeyg123

Hulk confirmed for Sauber next year. Who does he replace in Sauber? I think that Bottas and Zhou both unlikely to be retained next year. I think Bottas will stay if Sainz says no. They are also interested in Ocon. That would be a good move for Ocon and hopefull leave room at Alpine for Martins if h...

mikeyg123

How about Verstappen following Newey to Ferrari with Leclerc suddenly being free on the market alongside Sainz? Verstappen and Hamilton of all people as teammates in Ferrari. Wow. No, that isn't going to happen. But then again most of us would have said the same about Hamilton to Ferrari just a few...

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Paolo_Lasardi wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:15 pm

UnlikeUday wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:23 am

He should sign quickly before some more mediocre performances in F2 including getting beaten by Antonelli decrease his current reputation ...

Yep, the only difference between Bearman and Pourchaire is timing. Lets hope Bearman keeps that on his side.

mikeyg123

This is massive if true. If this happens, I can see Verstappen leave Red Bull too. 1783494391702683656 How about Verstappen following Newey to Ferrari with Leclerc suddenly being free on the market alongside Sainz? Verstappen and Hamilton of all people as teammates in Ferrari. Wow. No, that isn't g...

mikeyg123

How about Verstappen following Newey to Ferrari with Leclerc suddenly being free on the market alongside Sainz? Verstappen and Hamilton of all people as teammates in Ferrari. Wow. No, that isn't going to happen. But then again most of us would have said the same about Hamilton to Ferrari just a few...

mikeyg123

Obviously drivers like Hulkenberg getting careers that span 16+ years is terrible news for rookie's but Hulk is driving well at the moment so out of all the drivers that should really be getting moved on I resent him staying probably the least.

mikeyg123

Is there a driver in F1 history that we never found out completely. I can not think of one. You just have to be patient enough and it all works out. There was a time when Kimi was the fastest man in F1 and Schumachers replacement. That ended when he switched teams. There was a time when Vettel was ...

mikeyg123

t2jd1967 wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:57 am

Beleriand_K wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:55 am

Covalent wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:35 am
Hulk confirmed for Sauber next year.
Who does he replace in Sauber?
I think that Bottas and Zhou both unlikely to be retained next year.

I think Bottas will stay if Sainz says no.

mikeyg123

Another thought... Will Newey be allowed to walk into another team or will he have a contract he has to wait out?

mikeyg123

I thought this deserved it's own thread.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... wo-decades

It appears Newey is going.

Will he pop up at Ferrari, Aston Martin, somewhere else or will he retire?

mikeyg123

I have to disagree. In the current system, the second placed driver can actually stay pretty close to the leader by scoring a bunch of second places and the leader DNFing once in a while. 10 x 2nd = 180 and 7 x 1st = 175. Before 10 x 2nd = 60 and 7 x 1st = 63. For the fastest driver/car, a DNF is m...

mikeyg123

This is massive if true. If this happens, I can see Verstappen leave Red Bull too. 1783494391702683656 How about Verstappen following Newey to Ferrari with Leclerc suddenly being free on the market alongside Sainz? Verstappen and Hamilton of all people as teammates in Ferrari. Wow. No, that isn't g...

mikeyg123

I respect your right to the opinion, but I honestly find it pretty bizarre. Even in the most extreme cases, there are going to be parts of a track where a driver isn't allowed to drive (pit lane, access roads, etc). Many tracks have alternate layouts, and obviously those will also not be allowed. A...

mikeyg123

The WDC under the previous 9-6-4-2-1 system and taking out the sprint and fastest laps looks like this. 1. Verstappen 36 2. Perez 24 3. Sainz 23 4. Leclerc 19 5. Norris 13 6. Piastri 6 7. Russell 4 8. Alonso 3 9. Stroll 1 In the current system Norris has more than half the points of Verstappen (55 ...

mikeyg123

The results you require of him are impossible for him to achieve as in race wins, it's just hypothetical fantasy, in today's system it's possible for Verstappen to win 18 races but Perez be champion with just 3 wins such is the devaluation of race win points. Well Norris won't be champion. It's tru...

mikeyg123

Bottas seems in good form at the moment. I expect his future career depends on what Sainz does more than anything else.

If he leaves Audi will he have an opportunity at Haas or Williams? He would be an upgrade on Magnussen or Sargeant.

mikeyg123

That's not how it works, you look to give Norris race wins for which he is not capable of, clearly today he can keep much closer to Verstappen without the need to win races. This depends how you define closeness. Norris is much closer to Verstappen in terms of % of points scored. He is only a littl...

mikeyg123

I think he's confused between Jesus and Ben Hur. Obviously you are attacking me personally, because I said something about your favourite driver you didnt like. Grow up. I should have added a smiley, my apologies. And don't worry, you haven't even come close to mentioning my favourite driver. :D Sh...

mikeyg123

Well, I never liked 10-6-4-3-2-1, but rather the one preceding it with 9 points on offer for a win. Yes, less drivers would have scored points, I am not contesting that. But we are now in the situation where teams do no need to strive to get to the top, but happily paddle around the lower end of th...

mikeyg123

The WDC under the previous 9-6-4-2-1 system and taking out the sprint and fastest laps looks like this. 1. Verstappen 36 2. Perez 24 3. Sainz 23 4. Leclerc 19 5. Norris 13 6. Piastri 6 7. Russell 4 8. Alonso 3 9. Stroll 1 In the current system Norris has more than half the points of Verstappen (55 ...

mikeyg123

Well, I never liked 10-6-4-3-2-1, but rather the one preceding it with 9 points on offer for a win. Yes, less drivers would have scored points, I am not contesting that. But we are now in the situation where teams do no need to strive to get to the top, but happily paddle around the lower end of th...

mikeyg123

Yes, there will be less points to go around to lower teams and I can see that not everyone wants to (or rather looking the various posts to no one else seems to want). As for the total points finishers I noticed you took an exceptional year to make your point. 1980 21 1981 21 1982 26 1983 20 1984 2...

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