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by paulsf1fix
Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Confirmed - McLaren Renault & Toro Rosso Honda.
Replies: 156
Views: 43168

Re: Confirmed - McLaren Renault & Toro Rosso Honda?

Autosport are reporting Carlos Sainz could be heading for Renault and could make his Renault debut in Malaysia at the expense of Jolyon Palmer. The deal is Renault want a sweet deal to soften the blow that Toro Rosso won't be using the Renault engine next season, also in the same article this deal w...
by paulsf1fix
Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda Supporters Tolerance
Replies: 163
Views: 38661

Re: Honda Supporters Tolerance

One more year with help from Ilmor, with or without Alonso.
by paulsf1fix
Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda not supplying Sauber
Replies: 131
Views: 43505

Re: Honda not supplying Sauber

Could this mean Honda is going to pull out of F1?

Shame they didn't buy Manor and turn back them back into Super Aguri...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Jul 22, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ideal 2018 Grid Lineup
Replies: 32
Views: 14758

Re: Ideal 2018 Grid Lineup

I like your Sauber lineup but Perez returning to McLaren won't ever happen, it would be a sad day for Force India if Perez moves on. Also Hamilton driving for Ferrari would be a big deal.
by paulsf1fix
Thu Jun 15, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Force India considering name change
Replies: 91
Views: 44785

Re: Force India considering name change

Secret Squirrel Racing Please!

No if not it will be Brabham or Jaguar, their new sponsor could buy them....

Would they be allowed to rename themselves to Pink Panther?
by paulsf1fix
Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly season 2018
Replies: 1349
Views: 457477

Re: Silly season 2018

I kind of agree with this line up, all though some food for thought.... Mercedes: Hamilton/Alonso Where does Bottas go? or Alonso goes Indycar full-time? with McLaren-Honda Ferrari: Vettel/Perez or Riciardo or even Vestrappen Red Bull: Ricciardo/Verstappen Force India: Ocon/Wehrlein or Alfonso Celis...
by paulsf1fix
Sun May 14, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sergio Perez
Replies: 27
Views: 14031

Re: Sergio Perez

Out of interest how much money does his backers pay? it would be a great move for Sergio Perez to move on to a better seat but it would be bad news for Force India and they would suffer financially. Unless Alfonso Celis Jr gets up to speed and they sign him. I like Perez but if he went to Ferrari an...
by paulsf1fix
Mon May 01, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sauber to use Honda power from 2018 (Official).
Replies: 97
Views: 37772

Re: Sauber to use Honda power from 2018 (Official).

I wonder if Mercedes supply McLaren next year if so I wonder if Red Bull would consider a switch? they have in the past nabbed McLaren sponsors! I'm being serious when I say Honda could supply Red Bull.
by paulsf1fix
Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think you would've been an F1 fan in the old days?
Replies: 41
Views: 11130

Re: Do you think you would've been an F1 fan in the old days

I've been watching F1 since 1996, I used to watch the odd race here and there but 1996 was the first year I sat down to watch every race. Not interested in F1 from the 60's-70's but the cars looked good.
by paulsf1fix
Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 vs 1998
Replies: 14
Views: 5407

Re: 2017 vs 1998

Mercedes powered silver car vs Ferrari car. A brit and a finn in the merc, a german in the ferrari challenging them. Except that the finn is the slower one driving the merc this time, but not by much. A bit of a Deja Vu isnt it? Also there's a canadian driver on the grid, two other german drivers, ...
by paulsf1fix
Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Giovinazzi v Pascal
Replies: 93
Views: 24125

Re: Giovinazzi v Pascal

I was hoping for Giovinazzi to win the GP2 title at his first attempt, he admitted in an interview that he helped Gasly win the title.... However I thought Giovinazzi did a good job in Melbourne he earnt some valuable F1 milage and brought the car home, it's a shame that he may not continue this year.
by paulsf1fix
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: Motorsport Manager ( PC Version )
Replies: 23
Views: 47764

Re: Motorsport Manager ( PC Version )

If you are an Amazon Prime member (customer) then the game is £18.00! I played the EA F1 management game a few years ago and found the more I invested on designers, engineers and mechanics the faster the results came! Oh with good drivers and a Mercedes even back then it was a good engine. For those...
by paulsf1fix
Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor in administration
Replies: 61
Views: 22683

Re: Manor in administration

According to Autosport, 50 parties were interested in buying Manor. Also any interested parties were told they had to find £43 million a year for the team, the team owe monies to creditors and suppliers.
by paulsf1fix
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Haas VF-17 Unveiled!
Replies: 47
Views: 18990

Re: Haas VF-17 Unveiled!

The livery looks like last years McLaren.
by paulsf1fix
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Toro Rosso STR12 Unveiled!
Replies: 20
Views: 6988

Re: Toro Rosso STR12 Unveiled!

BlackMan wrote:I know who I'm driving for in 2017 Codemasters game :lol: :lol:

:thumbup: :thumbup:
by paulsf1fix
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Toro Rosso STR12 Unveiled!
Replies: 20
Views: 6988

Re: Toro Rosso STR12 Unveiled!

I like it out of all the new cars it's my favourite new livery, lets hope it's a good car for them.
by paulsf1fix
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone no longer for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2642

Re: Silverstone no longer for sale

Good news I hope they can still afford the F1 race, I enjoyed going last year to my first ever F1 race but I probably wont go this year. :-(
by paulsf1fix
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Force India VJM10 Unveiled!
Replies: 54
Views: 24586

Re: Force India VJM10 Unveiled!

Force India are targeting 3rd in the constructors championship this year that means they got to get top four results from the get go, it will be interesting to see how Esteban Ocon does this in the F.I but the car has to be quick from day one. Looking forward to winter testing next week but I know t...
by paulsf1fix
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: A possible revival for BMW with McLaren
Replies: 25
Views: 6929

Re: A possible revival for BMW with McLaren

If Honda leave McLaren for Red Bull then a BMW tie up is possible, all though Red Bull would be best.
by paulsf1fix
Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which teams will win in 2017?
Replies: 31
Views: 7230

Re: Which teams will win in 2017?

The Championship will be all about Mercedes and Red Bull, Ferrari might win the odd race here and there.

I'd love to see Force India winning this year though...
by paulsf1fix
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor in administration
Replies: 61
Views: 22683

Re: Manor in administration

MistaVega23 wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38772098

Dammit. More should have been done to save this team.
I agree :thumbup: :thumbup:
by paulsf1fix
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor in administration
Replies: 61
Views: 22683

Re: Manor in administration

Sad news about Manor....
by paulsf1fix
Sat Jan 07, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor in administration
Replies: 61
Views: 22683

Re: Manor in administration

If I was a billionaire and could afford to spend £80m a year on that team I would, however if I was buying that team I would be asking the following questions.... Is the team in any debt? if so how much and to whom? Is there a car that would be ready for testing in February, if not could the guys wo...
by paulsf1fix
Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Re: Williams - Paddy Lowe and Lewis Hamilton - 2018!!
Replies: 36
Views: 10158

Re: Re: Williams - Paddy Lowe and Lewis Hamilton - 2018!!

Won't happen sadly, Williams would need a huge budget just to pay Hamilton!
by paulsf1fix
Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Toro Rosso in talks to rebrand 2017 Renault engine
Replies: 19
Views: 6311

Re: Toro Rosso in talks to rebrand 2017 Renault engine

Pietkok wrote:It doesn't have to do with associating, it probably has to do with money. They see Red Bull can pull it off, they just try the same. Selling the ''engine naming rights'' is lucrative. Wondering which company it will be though.

You've made a good point! :thumbup: :thumbup:
by paulsf1fix
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alfa Romeo back to F1?
Replies: 58
Views: 13527

Re: Alfa Romeo back to F1?

They need to concentrate on turning Ferrari into winners again not get excited about other projects.
by paulsf1fix
Tue Dec 20, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Pat Symonds parts way with Williams!
Replies: 8
Views: 2792

Re: Pat Symonds parts way with Williams!

When Pat Symonds first joined Williams I was happy for both as it was a good fit, 2014 & 2015 the team made real progress it seemed. Then this season whether their budget and development became limited and geared towards next year they slipped from 3rd to 5th. So a Paddy Lowe return now looks very p...
by paulsf1fix
Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Massa signs €6 million deal to race for Williams in 2017
Replies: 126
Views: 31819

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

Williams could sign Di Resta for less than that and would still get good results, if he gets the Williams drive at least he won't be commentating next year!
by paulsf1fix
Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jenson Button
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Re: Jenson Button

As a big JB fan (sadly I never met him) I wish him all the very best, I doubt he reads this. I hope whatever he decides to do he keeps away from Indycars.......
by paulsf1fix
Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Replies: 30
Views: 14347

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rosberg and Verstappen! Also a special mention to JB for not getting too emotional...
by paulsf1fix
Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Impressions of Channel 4 coverage in 2016.
Replies: 42
Views: 12453

Re: Impressions of Channel 4 coverage in 2016.

I have been really impressed Channel 4's F1 coverage, Steve Jones has settled in well I think. DC and Ben Edwards are good commentators, I also think C4 are less biased. I'm hoping Sky sells them a highlights only deal in 2019 and that the British GP can be shown live (I think it might be) I think i...
by paulsf1fix
Sat Oct 22, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 197481

Re: Silly Season 2017

So what happens if Gasly wins the GP2 title? to be honest I'd rather see Antonio Giovinazzi win it in his rookie season, just as I am typing this the commentators on sky F1 are asking the same question if Gasly wins the title where does he go? Then again if Antonio Giovinazzi does win GP2 where does...
by paulsf1fix
Tue Oct 18, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lance Stroll
Replies: 104
Views: 22258

Re: Lance Stroll

I found this on Planet F1's site.

And a link.

http://www.planetf1.com/news/williams-r ... olls-18th/
by paulsf1fix
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 4th best team: who is it?
Replies: 17
Views: 3647

Re: 4th best team: who is it?

I too I like McLaren, I wonder where they would be this year if they had the Mercedes engines?

If the Williams drivers raced the Force India cars and the F.I drivers I still wonder where they would be? it will be interesting to see if Force India can finish 4th this year.
by paulsf1fix
Sun Sep 25, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Silly season - Indy Car edition
Replies: 50
Views: 14477

Re: 2017 Silly season - Indy Car edition

I read I think it was on espn f1's website about rumoured driver line ups in F1 and they seemed to be linking Alex Rossi with a Penske drive, also read on autosport's site that they are delaying Montoya's contract renewal. Max Chilton is poised to stay at Ganassi, believe it or not.
by paulsf1fix
Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Apple buying Mclaren?
Replies: 36
Views: 7896

Re: Apple buying Mclaren?

It will be good for McLaren if Apple buy them, I dunno if I want to put my apple ID into the website every time I go on the McLaren website, LOL.

It's not the first time Apple been linked to a team buyout is it?
by paulsf1fix
Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rossi has revealed that he decline Manor drive this year
Replies: 41
Views: 12969

Re: Rossi has revealed that he decline Manor drive this year

He's better off in indycar, see if he can win a title in the next couple of years and then aim for an F1 comeback.
by paulsf1fix
Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 3-time Indy 500 starter Bryan Clauson: 1989-2016
Replies: 5
Views: 2488

Re: 3-time Indy 500 starter Bryan Clauson: 1989-2016

I just looked him up on wikipedia, that picture of him with the dog made feel quite upset!

We all love motorsport but it can be very cruel at times.
by paulsf1fix
Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Haryanto done - Ocon to take Manor seat
Replies: 36
Views: 9625

Re: Haryanto done - Ocon to take Manor seat

Great news Ocon gets a Manor ride until the end of the season, the Manor seat isn't a bad option for a youngster. Mercedes would have cut Manor a nice engine deal and probably have told them they could have discounted engines for next year as well. Good on Manor and Mercedes for giving this guy a ri...
by paulsf1fix
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2017
Replies: 1036
Views: 197481

Re: Silly Season 2017

I wonder if Santander would move to Williams, I heard one of the reasons JB kept his drive at McLaren this year was Santander wanted him there and so did Honda.

2017 silly season is brewing up nicely. I think Renault are interested in more drivers than they can give seats to.