Who will replace Nico

[Vaud]

Hungrymc said:

That was a dickish way to start your post.

My apologies. Too early, no coffee. Sorry.

[hora]

If Bottas is Merc's idea of brave, well.

No comment.

They probably thought Nico was edgy and raw.

[Hungrymc]

Vaud said:

My apologies. Too early, no coffee. Sorry.

No problem, we all do it from time to time, thank you for the reply :-)

[VolvoT5]

Maybe Nico Rosberg could replace Nico Rosberg?
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/590590/Rosberg_...

Edited by VolvoT5 on Monday 12th December 21:00

[HustleRussell]

VolvoT5 said:

Maybe Nico Rosberg could replace Nico Rosberg?
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/590590/Rosberg_...

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[skinny]

I'm hoping for vettel. Good match for Hamilton, would certainly create some fireworks. Plus he's not happy with the cigarette salesman in charge of his F1 team and wants out.

But I can see it being a number 2. They'll still get WCC and WDC with Lewis and someone else getting top 4 most other races.

[anonymous-user]

skinny said:

I'm hoping for vettel. Good match for Hamilton, would certainly create some fireworks. Plus he's not happy with the cigarette salesman in charge of his F1 team and wants out.

But I can see it being a number 2. They'll still get WCC and WDC with Lewis and someone else getting top 4 most other races.

Perhaps we are all jumping the gun thinking the Mercedes will be the car to beat in 2017.

You just never know until the season gets going who is in the best position for 2017.

It would be a shock if Mercedes were not however.

[swisstoni]

With the changes to aero and tyres, and no doubt some teams giving up early on 2016 to concentrate on 2017, I wouldn't be that surprised to see a shakeup.

[rev-erend]

The betting companies still view Merc as the company to beat next year.

http://www.nicerodds.co.uk/formula-one-constructor...

They have Mercedes as clear favourites, Red Bull a close second, Ferrari a distant third but amazingly McLaren 4th followed by Renallt and then Force India.

Those last couple look like poor predictions especially McLaren based on the past few years.. might be worth a early flutter betting on final team position.

What do you all think ?

[LDN]

I don't get the McLaren prediction either... they've talked themselves up one too many times. Would be great if it came to pass!

[kambites]

The way I'd look at those predictions is that the bookies are saying the championship is going to be won by either a works team or by Redbull, which doesn't seem unreasonable.

Basically if Mercedes still have the best engine, they'll win; if Honda somehow come up with the best engine Mclaren will win; if Renault come up with the best engine Redbull will win unless the works Renault team score some enormous packaging advantage with the new unit (and that that is highly unlikely).


Most likely teams like Williams will be faster than Renault, but that doesn't mean the chances of Renault winning the championship are lower than those of Williams because Williams are so unlikely to be able to beat Mercedes with the same power unit.

Edited by kambites on Tuesday 13th December 13:39

[anonymous-user]

rev-erend said:

The betting companies still view Merc as the company to beat next year.

http://www.nicerodds.co.uk/formula-one-constructor...

They have Mercedes as clear favourites, Red Bull a close second, Ferrari a distant third but amazingly McLaren 4th followed by Renallt and then Force India.

Those last couple look like poor predictions especially McLaren based on the past few years.. might be worth a early flutter betting on final team position.

What do you all think ?

The bookies don't know their arse from their elbow with F1.

I took £2500 off them for a £50 bet when Button won the championship after I saw the car run the first time on its shakedown and placed a bet as it looked so good.

[ROB2379]

Who ever replaces Nico I hope that the BS within the Merc team stops, the anti LH social media BS stops and it is all about the racing and the racing is hard and close. No more processions, team orders and drivers moaning.

If you're not first you're last!

[rev-erend]

jsf said:

rev-erend said:

The betting companies still view Merc as the company to beat next year.

http://www.nicerodds.co.uk/formula-one-constructor...

They have Mercedes as clear favourites, Red Bull a close second, Ferrari a distant third but amazingly McLaren 4th followed by Renallt and then Force India.

Those last couple look like poor predictions especially McLaren based on the past few years.. might be worth a early flutter betting on final team position.

What do you all think ?

The bookies don't know their arse from their elbow with F1.

I took £2500 off them for a £50 bet when Button won the championship after I saw the car run the first time on its shakedown and placed a bet as it looked so good.

A good chance to take more money off of them

[anonymous-user]

rev-erend said:

jsf said:

rev-erend said:

The betting companies still view Merc as the company to beat next year.

http://www.nicerodds.co.uk/formula-one-constructor...

They have Mercedes as clear favourites, Red Bull a close second, Ferrari a distant third but amazingly McLaren 4th followed by Renallt and then Force India.

Those last couple look like poor predictions especially McLaren based on the past few years.. might be worth a early flutter betting on final team position.

What do you all think ?

The bookies don't know their arse from their elbow with F1.

I took £2500 off them for a £50 bet when Button won the championship after I saw the car run the first time on its shakedown and placed a bet as it looked so good.

A good chance to take more money off of them

I don't gamble, it was the only time in my life I have placed a bet with a bookmaker.

[Dakkon]

McLaren have released a quote from Alonso saying he is happy where he is, confirming what Briatore said.

[housen]

Dakkon said:

McLaren have released a quote from Alonso saying he is happy where he is, confirming what Briatore said.

well that clears that up

only person we haven't heard from is Alonso himself

I would bet it all if he was offered he would go 1 million %

[thegreenhell]

housen said:

Dakkon said:

McLaren have released a quote from Alonso saying he is happy where he is, confirming what Briatore said.

well that clears that up

only person we haven't heard from is Alonso himself

I would bet it all if he was offered he would go 1 million %

Will this suffice?

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127483...

Addressing staff at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking on Tuesday morning, Alonso moved to reassure his colleagues.

"I believe in this project," he said. "I'm committed and I want to be world champion with McLaren-Honda. That's my only goal."

[housen]

thegreenhell said:

housen said:

Dakkon said:

McLaren have released a quote from Alonso saying he is happy where he is, confirming what Briatore said.

well that clears that up

only person we haven't heard from is Alonso himself

I would bet it all if he was offered he would go 1 million %

Will this suffice?

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127483...

Addressing staff at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking on Tuesday morning, Alonso moved to reassure his colleagues.

"I believe in this project," he said. "I'm committed and I want to be world champion with McLaren-Honda. That's my only goal."

fair enough

but like I said IF he was offered the drive

anyway what a shame it didn't happen

we can all go back to sleep soon ...after the speculation of who takes bottas seat ends as well

[Thundersports]

On the subject of betting Paddy Power are still offering 1-2 odds on Bottas as the next Mercedes driver!