Welcome back Jenson?
Discussion
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Europa1 said:
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Strange that, isn't it?
dr_gn said:
Europa1 said:
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Strange that, isn't it?
Europa1 said:
dr_gn said:
Europa1 said:
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Strange that, isn't it?
Yet still no decison...
That's my queston: Why?
Europa1 said:
dr_gn said:
Europa1 said:
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Strange that, isn't it?
Regarding Mclaren's facebook page
! Talk about bad publicity, such a stupid ironic post to make. If they ditch Button for that snake Alonso, then their morals, dignity and self respect will be gone forever.Absolute disgrace how they have treated their drivers.
celicawrc said:
Europa1 said:
dr_gn said:
Europa1 said:
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Strange that, isn't it?
ks.dr_gn said:
celicawrc said:
Europa1 said:
dr_gn said:
Europa1 said:
Henry Fiddleton said:
Firstly, I am a JB. Moving on..
Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Except that chump has brought back a very meagre haul of points compared to Button, and as well as sponsors, every team needs prize money. Plus a higher finish in the Constructor's Championship means you are more attractive to sponsors.Even with JB, they have been very weak with sponsors, Hugo Boss, and Jonny Walker have gone.
With the Merc lump they have been poor.
As harsh as it sounds, they need Alonso (he brings major Spanish sponsorship, and at least in F1.motorsport circles, Global coverage).
They need Honda as well - they need Honda to out trump the mercs.
Having JB in the 2nd seat is almost irrelevant; might has well have a chump (KM), and Alonso to lead with Honda backing.
Will be great to see JB in WEC.
Strange that, isn't it?
ks.McLaren are a race team - and are in it to win it (as opposed to survive).
Im sure if Ron can bag JB in the 2nd seat, he would.
But, and as everyone one else, can speculate, Alonso is his 1st priority drive wise.
Honda, Alonso and all the following sponsors are pretty much the slam dunk for Ron.
Ok no need to treat JB and KM like this, but welcome to the piranha club so to speak.
Im sure if Ron can bag JB in the 2nd seat, he would.
But, and as everyone one else, can speculate, Alonso is his 1st priority drive wise.
Honda, Alonso and all the following sponsors are pretty much the slam dunk for Ron.
Ok no need to treat JB and KM like this, but welcome to the piranha club so to speak.
Henry Fiddleton said:
McLaren are a race team - and are in it to win it (as opposed to survive).
Im sure if Ron can bag JB in the 2nd seat, he would.
But, and as everyone one else, can speculate, Alonso is his 1st priority drive wise.
Honda, Alonso and all the following sponsors are pretty much the slam dunk for Ron.
Ok no need to treat JB and KM like this, but welcome to the piranha club so to speak.
And yet it's been said Ron wants Magnussen but Bouillier wants Jenson?Im sure if Ron can bag JB in the 2nd seat, he would.
But, and as everyone one else, can speculate, Alonso is his 1st priority drive wise.
Honda, Alonso and all the following sponsors are pretty much the slam dunk for Ron.
Ok no need to treat JB and KM like this, but welcome to the piranha club so to speak.
Swervin_Mervin said:
Martin Brundle's 2p worth click
The sponsorship element is fairly credible I'd say. Could well be that if FA brings enough cash McLaren could afford to pay for JB. But if the FA deal is already done, I can't see what the hold up to that decision would be for McLaren.
Brundle makes a good point and one I hadn't previously considered.The sponsorship element is fairly credible I'd say. Could well be that if FA brings enough cash McLaren could afford to pay for JB. But if the FA deal is already done, I can't see what the hold up to that decision would be for McLaren.
"McLaren’s procrastination is being interpreted as positive news for Button’s prospects given that keeping the younger and cheaper Magnussen is the more straightforward choice."
Also made me think... Santander is Alonso's main sponsor. Pretty big sponsor for Jenson too what with those god awful adverts.
Is the delay just trying to squeeze more out of Santander to pay for Jenson?
Agent Orange said:
Swervin_Mervin said:
Martin Brundle's 2p worth click
The sponsorship element is fairly credible I'd say. Could well be that if FA brings enough cash McLaren could afford to pay for JB. But if the FA deal is already done, I can't see what the hold up to that decision would be for McLaren.
Brundle makes a good point and one I hadn't previously considered.The sponsorship element is fairly credible I'd say. Could well be that if FA brings enough cash McLaren could afford to pay for JB. But if the FA deal is already done, I can't see what the hold up to that decision would be for McLaren.
"McLaren’s procrastination is being interpreted as positive news for Button’s prospects given that keeping the younger and cheaper Magnussen is the more straightforward choice."
Also made me think... Santander is Alonso's main sponsor. Pretty big sponsor for Jenson too what with those god awful adverts.
Is the delay just trying to squeeze more out of Santander to pay for Jenson?
Agent Orange said:
Also made me think... Santander is Alonso's main sponsor. Pretty big sponsor for Jenson too what with those god awful adverts.
Hey, I like those ads. Anything that gets Jess on our screens is fine by me....hey, there's a thought...if the second seat is so unimportant let's get our Olympic Princess in F1. The press would go wild - 'brit female f1 drive' 'Olympic heroine' it's got it all.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff