2016 F1 General Discussion Thread

[KenONeill]

Mercedes have advertised the job to replace Rosberg if anyone's interested.

Autosprout seemed to think that Mercedes could get Pascal Wehrlein from Manor pretty much just by asking.

[Ootohere]

They will be looking at the new rules to see if a baby seat can be fitted the Susie Wolff will maybe get the gig.

[Coops]

Autosprout seemed to think that Mercedes could get Pascal Wehrlein from Manor pretty much just by asking.

 

He's a product of Mercedes and they give Manor access to their wind tunnel in exchange for him. Former reserve and test driver, and DTM driver for Merc. Plus he's German.

[moley]

Autosprout seemed to think that Mercedes could get Pascal Wehrlein from Manor pretty much just by asking.

Damn it! I was just updating my CV to send into Mercedes.

[Coops]

[camelspyyder]

I think that ad was a joke, placed after Wolff said only 2 of the current grid hadn't phoned him...and they're the 2 that don't have his number.

[tweenster]

The perfect man to replace Rosberg is a multiple World Champion adored by fans all over the globe. He won't be impressed or perturbed by Hamilton's antics and is as cool and as stylish as they come. This man is ...

 

 

 

 

Valentino Rossi.

[lol-lol]

The perfect man to replace Rosberg is a multiple World Champion adored by fans all over the globe. He won't be impressed or perturbed by Hamilton's antics and is as cool and as stylish as they come. This man is ...

 

 

 

 

Valentino Rossi.

 

Bit old now, should have done in 5 years ago if we was doing to be.  John Surtees is the only person to have been world champ in both F1 and MotoGP and maybe ever will be.

 

It would take about a season to get ones neck up to strength too. New 2017 cars to pull even more G?  

 

Shame as this also further reduces the chances of women becoming F1 drivers due to the physiology.  

[countryboy]

Wehrlein is the obvious choice as he is contracted to Mercedes and was placed with Manor to gain experience. He would be a good choice for them too as Woolf and Lauda would have an easier time with a de facto number 1 in Hamilton and a subservient driver to support him.

Ian

[camelspyyder]

Wherlein has apparently got "attitude". May not be the team player Mercedes want. He was also overlooked by Force India in favour of the less experienced Ocon.

Edited 10 December, 2016 by camelspyyder

[tweenster]

I still reckon it will be Bottas; unlikely to upset Hamilton.

[Coops]

I still reckon it will be Bottas; unlikely to upset Hamilton.

 

Williams have rejected Merc approach for Bottas.

[Lady Elanore]

I wonder if Mercedes will just keep turning up the cheque book until Williams says OK :(

[camelspyyder]

Cash talks at Williams. Selling Button to BAR honda. Giving Crashtor a drive instead of Hulk.

Edited 12 December, 2016 by camelspyyder

[camelspyyder]

Autosport just rated Ricciardo as best driver of the year over HAM, VES, Ogier and ROS.

 

Didn't Daniel struggle to contain (I mean "get beaten regularly by") his teenage team-mate?

 

What do you think?

[ben1990]

Thought Ricciardo was good this year but I agree, there were a few races where he was anonymous relative to Verstappen. Hamilton and Alonso I think drove better this year.

[tweenster]

What I like about both Red Bull drivers is that if they are close behind another car you just know they will have a go.

 

Can't (or should I say "couldn't") say that about Rosberg.

[moley]

Williams might let Bottas join Mercedes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38335169

[camelspyyder]

Is Kvyat any good?

 

Autosport story "Kvyat: I matched Ricciardo during spell as RB team mates"

 

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127516/i-matched-ricciardo-at-red-bull--kvyat

 

The Russian did actually outscore Dan by 3 points over the 2015 season - but I seem to remember a lot of bad luck for the Australian.

 

This year he beat Ricciardo only once out of 4 goes, then got spanked over the season by Carlos Jr.

 

Why did RB keep him on - marketing?

Edited 17 December, 2016 by camelspyyder

[XLBaconDoubleCheese]

Is Kvyat any good?

 

Why did RB keep him on - marketing?

 

I dunno, I quite like him tbh, he had a terrible time this season but he got RB a podium pretty quickly, once he was dropped back to TR he lost his way for a while but picked up a bit towards the end. 

 

I'm not sure why he's been retained, is there anyone below him coming through?

[camelspyyder]

Pierre Gasly, new (RedBull) GP2 champ was shocked when Kvyat got the STR seat for 2017 and he didn't.

 

None of the other RedBull Juniors look ready yet.

[camelspyyder]

Pat Symonds leaves Williams after 3 years. Paddy Lowe rumoured to be coming from Mercedes.

 

Jost Capito leaves McLaren after 4 months. He had been recruited by Ron who is now out of favour with the board.

[camelspyyder]

Autosport reports Massa back to Williams is a done deal.

 

Looks like Hamilton has a fast new team mate.

Edited 20 December, 2016 by camelspyyder

[ben1990]

Bottas possibly the best of the most likely candidates. Shouldn't be too easy for Hamilton.

[tweenster]

Autosport reports Massa back to Williams is a done deal.

 

Looks like Hamilton has a fast new team mate.

 

BBC reporting the same. Hamilton/Bottas should be a relatively stable partnership with plenty of potential for more 1-2 results. How the relationship develops after the first wheel-to-wheel incident will be interesting. And his wife is v fit!