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mikeyg123

Let's see where this sponsorship goes in 2025. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mercedes-formula-1-team-replaces-hugo-boss-with-tommy-hilfiger-4986575/4986575/ Does that not depend on the length of the present contract? Anyway the sponsorship Hamilton brought in went to the team, I remember when a...

mikeyg123

Or they saw Hamilton gapped both their drivers in the latest season despite being in a far worse car which won Merc 2nd place over Ferrari and hired him because they saw he can bring performance to the team. A simple Occams razor, but we must develop another set of theories to avoid this obvious on...

mikeyg123

Yes, Ferrari has gone for it which means one of two things. Either the team does not rate the best of its drives as at least as good as Hamilton or the team is literally living in a dream world. You can make up your mind what it is. Logical it certainly is not. *) *) I know people will be up in arm...

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Probably it won't happen but if Perez gets dropped from RBR. I wonder if he can join Hulk in Audi. Looking at some stats from their FI time. They both were on par with each other. Hulk faster in qualifying and Perez in races, including some podium which for some reason Hulk could not do. The think ...

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Driver A teammates: Alonso, Kovalainen, Button, Rosberg, Bottas, Russell Driver B teammates: Sainz, Ricciardo, (Gasly), Albon, Perez (...) not a full season Take a driver of the same ability/quality: which teammate group would you expect him to dominate more strongly? I'm talking about Verstappen i...

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Ironically, just above that one, you posted how Verstappen moans in the exactly same way if it doesn't go well for him. (False claim about RB being a midfield car already rejected by others.) The difference is that whilst moaning Verstappen drove the hell out of his car, won races in it and was so ...

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Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest ...

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Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest ...

mikeyg123

Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest ...

mikeyg123

Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest ...

mikeyg123

A midfield car that could beat the all mighty W11 on merit twice in the season. Imagine that... It was the second best car that year and it was by a mile. The racing point was quick in quali but never had the race pace to deal with the redbull. I really wish Verstappen goes to Merc, but looking at ...

mikeyg123

Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest ...

mikeyg123

Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest ...

mikeyg123

Against my better judgement I'm going to re enter this discussion as a few people have brought up a Vettel comparison... You could see Vettel was going to be "found out" from a mile off. He was barely better than Webber in 2009, 2010 and the first half of 2012 and there is zero evidence to suggest W...

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 -...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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.

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