The Official F1 2019 silly season *contains speculation*

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MiniMan64 said:

I don't think anyone's debating Le Clerc being in a Ferrari, contract or no contract.

out of the frying pan....

[Norfolkit]

hairyben said:

I feel we're really missing a couple more teams on the grid right now, when the future of the likes of Ocon doesn't look secure and Russell slaying it in F2 with no apparent F1 offer.

Martin Brundle said over the weekend that he was "inceasingly convinced" it was Perez who would leave Force India, can't remember his exact words but it was something like that.

[thegreenhell]

Vandoorne leaving McLaren, official announcement

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vandoorne-to-le...

[DanielSan]

Norfolkit said:

Martin Brundle said over the weekend that he was "inceasingly convinced" it was Perez who would leave Force India, can't remember his exact words but it was something like that.

I can see Pérez ending up in a Haas, they’ve got a decent car now and I can’t see them saying no to a few million dollars in extra sponsors that he brings with him.

[r11co]

DanielSan said:

I can see Pérez ending up in a Haas, they’ve got a decent car now and I can’t see them saying no to a few million dollars in extra sponsors that he brings with him.

I think with the Stoffell announcement today it has just become much more likely that Perez will be going back to McLaren, to be announced soon.

[andycaca]

r11co said:

I think with the Stoffell announcement today it has just become much more likely that Perez will be going back to McLaren, to be announced soon.

Perez, or Ocon? I was under the impression that Ocon was the vulnerable one, with Perez signing a new multi-year contract with Force India (as was).

[Sam993]

thegreenhell said:

Vandoorne leaving McLaren, official announcement

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vandoorne-to-le...

WHY? He has been so consistent during qualifying I'd have thought that's a perfect driver for McLaren

[r11co]

andycaca said:

Perez, or Ocon? I was under the impression that Ocon was the vulnerable one, with Perez signing a new multi-year contract with Force India (as was).

RPFI need engines more than money right now.

[carinaman]

Lando Norris gets McLaren seat.

[kambites]

carinaman said:

Lando Norris gets McLaren seat.

Wouldn't that be a down-grade in performance terms from his current formula-2 car?

[Vaud]

carinaman said:

Lando Norris gets McLaren seat.

Excellent, some new blood.

I fear for Ocon now though.

[Major T]

Vaud said:

carinaman said:

Lando Norris gets McLaren seat.

Excellent, some new blood.

I fear for Ocon now though.

This is possibly the reason behind Toto’s questioning of the future of the Mercedes young driver program, since they have good drivers but with no team to drive for. Toto also mentioned a return to a pay driver model for many teams, which is a possible hint that Perez stays at FI. I rate Perez for the record.

Edited by Major T on Tuesday 4th September 00:01

[AndrewEH1]

Maybe Lord Maldonado will return

[Norfolkit]

Vaud said:

Excellent, some new blood.

I fear for Ocon now though.

Williams probably, just hope Geoge Russell gets a seat, all the hype has been about Norris, meanwhile Russell has just got on with the job and looks favourite for the title.

[tobinen]

Trivia question – when was the last time McLaren started a season with two drivers who’d never won an F1 race?

Must be a fair while ago - I reckon 1994: Hakkinen and Brundle

[kambites]

tobinen said:

Trivia question – when was the last time McLaren started a season with two drivers who’d never won an F1 race?

Must be a fair while ago - I reckon 1994: Hakkinen and Brundle

When was the last time Mclaren finished a season with two drivers who'd never won an F1 race? Because they're probably likely to next year.

[FourWheelDrift]

kambites said:

tobinen said:

Trivia question – when was the last time McLaren started a season with two drivers who’d never won an F1 race?

Must be a fair while ago - I reckon 1994: Hakkinen and Brundle

When was the last time Mclaren finished a season with two drives who'd never won an F1 race? Because they're probably likely to next year.

Not only that I believe 1994 is the only season McLaren had 2 drivers who at the time had never won a race. Until next year of course.

[andburg]

when was the last time mclaren didn't have driver who had already won the WDC? I'm too lazy to hun this out.

could be a bit harsh here...

when was the last time mclaren didnt have a driver who had won or would go on to win a wdc? 1981 John Watson and Andrew De Cesaris.

I dont see Sainz or Norris winning a world title

[kambites]

andburg said:

I dont see Sainz or Norris winning a world title

Worse drivers than Sainz have won the WDC in the past... all you really need to win the WDC is to be in the right car at the right time and be faster (or luckier) than your team mate.

[DanielSan]

r11co said:

DanielSan said:

I can see Pérez ending up in a Haas, they’ve got a decent car now and I can’t see them saying no to a few million dollars in extra sponsors that he brings with him.

I think with the Stoffell announcement today it has just become much more likely that Perez will be going back to McLaren, to be announced soon.

My money’s still on Haas.