Who will replace Nico
Poll: Who will replace Nico
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s off Horner. :-)hairyben said:
kambites said:
Indeed, nothing like a good conspiracy theory to get use through the winter. Personally I think Hamilton's engine was abducted by aliens in the middle of several races this season and filled with raspberry blancmange. It's the only sensible explanation.
Can we have this one thread without people sobbing about their dislike for hamilton ffs. Seriously, get help.What in that post was critical of Hamilton, or showed dislike?
ukaskew said:
Lots suggesting Wehrlein will be a submissive number 2 but there really isn't any evidence to suggest that. If Merc are as dominant as this year any driver that is basically knocking on the door of a championship by default is suddenly going to have their mind focused on a potential WDC. An engine failure or something for Lewis early on and that number 2 status won't wash if there is a genuine shot at a championship.
Also, is Lewis really a guy who would thrive as a driver with no internal competition? He's a racer, not one looking for a team mate that will roll over.
If the 2017 rule changes redress the balance of dominance in the way that the organisers hope then Lewis will have much more to worry about than his team mate! Similarly, in this situation Mercedes will need to concentrate on getting both cars home as high up the order as possible. A more traditional 1/2 driver setup will eliminate the distraction of managing any clashes of egos etc. on and off track, leaving driver #1 to concentrate on pole then driving into the distance and driver #2 holding up the chasing pack... in theory/their best hopes at least!Also, is Lewis really a guy who would thrive as a driver with no internal competition? He's a racer, not one looking for a team mate that will roll over.
hairyben said:
kambites said:
Indeed, nothing like a good conspiracy theory to get use through the winter. Personally I think Hamilton's engine was abducted by aliens in the middle of several races this season and filled with raspberry blancmange. It's the only sensible explanation.
Can we have this one thread without people sobbing about their dislike for hamilton ffs. Seriously, get help.This would be interesting give Jorge Lorenzo the drive
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phil1979 said:
Webber? 
Been out too long. Getting back into shape would be mammoth, and for what, to be a safe pair of hands alonside the lead driver. And in all fairness he wasnt on his best form when he retired.If its a safe pair of hands merc want you cant really look past button IMO.
grumpynuts said:
My top 3 are Bottas, Wehrlein or Sainz. Merc need a solid driver just in case Lewis spits the dummy out and walks away from F1.I think Lewis will compete in 2017, win, then retire to the USA and make truly awful music.
Nah, 4 x WDC won't be enough for him.I think he'll want at least 5 before he quits. If Merc are dominate again next year, he might fancy he chances at equaling Schumacher's total.
Well Lauda has said today that promoting Wehrlein "would be a risk". But then again he's always talking a cautious line. Maybe it depends on how much influence Lauda has within the team? It'll probably be Wehrlein, but like many on here it wouldn't inspire me to dig out my road map of Northamptonshire for next July.
Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
Pompeydave said:
Well Lauda has said today that promoting Wehrlein "would be a risk". But then again he's always talking a cautious line. Maybe it depends on how much influence Lauda has within the team? It'll probably be Wehrlein, but like many on here it wouldn't inspire me to dig out my road map of Northamptonshire for next July.
Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
he could do what the last guy did and flip nationalities? Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
Pompeydave said:
Well Lauda has said today that promoting Wehrlein "would be a risk". But then again he's always talking a cautious line. Maybe it depends on how much influence Lauda has within the team? It'll probably be Wehrlein, but like many on here it wouldn't inspire me to dig out my road map of Northamptonshire for next July.
Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
Lauda talks out his ass half the time. Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
hairyben said:
Pompeydave said:
Well Lauda has said today that promoting Wehrlein "would be a risk". But then again he's always talking a cautious line. Maybe it depends on how much influence Lauda has within the team? It'll probably be Wehrlein, but like many on here it wouldn't inspire me to dig out my road map of Northamptonshire for next July.
Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
he could do what the last guy did and flip nationalities? Button would be such a brilliant choice apart from the fact that Merc always understandably want a German in one of the cars. His PR skills would be massive for MB, and we know that he genuinely gets on well with Lewis. On a one year deal he'd allow the younger up and comers to position themselves for the seat in 2018. Apart fom his nationality, I'd say it was a no-brainer.
Derek Smith said:
Vocal Minority said:
The fact is people want it to have been fixed.
So no amount of convincing will stop that. Just need to let them to get on with it,
So you don't what discussions and thoughts on what went on? Are you an Ecclestone clone?So no amount of convincing will stop that. Just need to let them to get on with it,
Speculation is more than half the fun in between races, and in between seasons is all we've got.
We should get on with voicing our opinions.
No one has provided any evidence for this except one event that could have been attributed to chance. Additionally I have not seen any post that was a reasonable discourse of opinion, only ones that put me in mind of a crying toddler having a tantrum because their special favourite hasn't won.
There is speculation and there is nonsense. Someone was exasperated that at the conspiracy nonsense, I suggested they won't be convinced other wise because their favourite toy has been taken away (or their super hero hasn't won) - and it couldn't possibly JUST be bad luck.
You seem to be conflating disagreeing with an opinion and attempting to deprive of an opinion.
I almost always agree with you Derek - but I think you are being silly here.
hairyben said:
phil1979 said:
Webber?
Been out too long. Getting back into shape would be mammoth, and for what, to be a safe pair of hands alonside the lead driver. And in all fairness he wasnt on his best form when he retired.If its a safe pair of hands merc want you cant really look past button IMO.
There are some rumours that tension exist between Toto and Niki - one wants to try and get a top line driver but the other wants to install a clear 'number 2'. Not sure which is which.
VolvoT5 said:
There are some rumours that tension exist between Toto and Niki - one wants to try and get a top line driver but the other wants to install a clear 'number 2'. Not sure which is which.
I'd guess Lauda wants the top line driver, and Toto wants a clear No.2 for an easier life.....Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff