The Official 2018 F1 Silly Season *Contains Speculation*
Discussion
HustleRussell said:
I agree but that’s the situation the team finds itself in thanks to the decisions of the past year or two (or more)… Who would you like to see in the frame who isn’t already under contract elsewhere or subject to some other team allegiances etc etc? Remember whoever it is has to be 25+ years of age and have the experience to lead the team and bring points.
I think Stroll is coming on and could well have an F1 drive on merit given time but for 2018 Williams have very limited options for its other driver.
I was never a Di Resta fan, as you and Vaud have said he came across as a miserable so-and-so with accountability issues- frankly I don’t see why you’d pick him over Palmer as IMO they are from a very similar mould in many ways.
The Kubica comeback is a great story but I’m not convinced he can do it, he doesn’t look fit even if you discount the arm. I know he has done an extended test but…
Are any one of these guys significantly better than Massa? I’m really not sure. But I am glad they are tackling this properly with comparative tests.
They have an issue. I think Stroll is coming on and could well have an F1 drive on merit given time but for 2018 Williams have very limited options for its other driver.
I was never a Di Resta fan, as you and Vaud have said he came across as a miserable so-and-so with accountability issues- frankly I don’t see why you’d pick him over Palmer as IMO they are from a very similar mould in many ways.
The Kubica comeback is a great story but I’m not convinced he can do it, he doesn’t look fit even if you discount the arm. I know he has done an extended test but…
Are any one of these guys significantly better than Massa? I’m really not sure. But I am glad they are tackling this properly with comparative tests.
Who is:
- Available
- Affordable
- Over 25
- With a super licence
- With experience of the modern era
- Good with sponsors
I though Di Rest acquitted himself well given the notice he had, but I don't see him as the future of Williams.
There are a raft of younger drivers but they fail the 25 year old requirement.
The Moose said:
Button?
Kvyat if Gasly replaces him?
Will Haryanto still be under contract for 2018? Wasn't there an American dude at some point?
Button doesn't want to race again, he made that clear at Monaco. Maybe brand ambassador.Kvyat if Gasly replaces him?
Will Haryanto still be under contract for 2018? Wasn't there an American dude at some point?
Kvyat - hadn't though of him. He might bring some Russian money to Williams and he is pretty fast when he keeps it on the track.
Vaud said:
Button doesn't want to race again, he made that clear at Monaco. Maybe brand ambassador.
Kvyat - hadn't though of him. He might bring some Russian money to Williams and he is pretty fast when he keeps it on the track.
Very true about Button. Although, if I'm not mistaken, he started out with Williams? Would be interesting to see him go back to his first team!Kvyat - hadn't though of him. He might bring some Russian money to Williams and he is pretty fast when he keeps it on the track.
The Moose said:
I'm afraid I don't recall! But then I can barely remember what I had for dinner last night!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula...Jenson had to pay, by all accounts, to get out of the binding Williams contract.
I'm torn....
DiResta isnt strong enough to lead the team and has been out of the game too long.
Kubica had the potential but again been out of the game too long.
Massa has been in the game too long and hasn't managed to steer the team from the car.
of the 3, I'd take Kubica, publicity is a huge tool and he's better on camera/mic.
Given they're looking at Kubica and DiResta you have to consider drivers outside the current F1 grid who might have earned a crack. I'd have been looking stateside at the top 2/3 Indy drivers who have a huge fanbase, may have been available and should gain support from Liberty Media. Simon Pagenaud / Will Power both meet the age criteria and are former champs.
DiResta isnt strong enough to lead the team and has been out of the game too long.
Kubica had the potential but again been out of the game too long.
Massa has been in the game too long and hasn't managed to steer the team from the car.
of the 3, I'd take Kubica, publicity is a huge tool and he's better on camera/mic.
Given they're looking at Kubica and DiResta you have to consider drivers outside the current F1 grid who might have earned a crack. I'd have been looking stateside at the top 2/3 Indy drivers who have a huge fanbase, may have been available and should gain support from Liberty Media. Simon Pagenaud / Will Power both meet the age criteria and are former champs.
f
k me people are suggesting Button? 
The perennial nice guy (in front of the cameras) who achieved nothing more than a fluke win over Barricello?
Rosberg. All. Day. Long.
Whether they can get him is another thing, but regardless they should be begging his team and offering him the world to come back.
k me people are suggesting Button? The perennial nice guy (in front of the cameras) who achieved nothing more than a fluke win over Barricello?Rosberg. All. Day. Long.
Whether they can get him is another thing, but regardless they should be begging his team and offering him the world to come back.
With the restrictions they have, I'd be trying to prise Buemi away from Toyota WEC.
It's bizarre isn't it, with the amount of constant moaning about the old guys should move over to make way for young blood, that Williams are left with such limited options to find an over 25 driver...
It's bizarre isn't it, with the amount of constant moaning about the old guys should move over to make way for young blood, that Williams are left with such limited options to find an over 25 driver...
andburg said:
I'm torn....
Given they're looking at Kubica and DiResta you have to consider drivers outside the current F1 grid who might have earned a crack. I'd have been looking stateside at the top 2/3 Indy drivers who have a huge fanbase, may have been available and should gain support from Liberty Media. Simon Pagenaud / Will Power both meet the age criteria and are former champs.
If you're casting the net in that direction, how about Alexander Rossi - Indy 500 winner with hybrid-era F1 experience, and old enough for the sponsors?Given they're looking at Kubica and DiResta you have to consider drivers outside the current F1 grid who might have earned a crack. I'd have been looking stateside at the top 2/3 Indy drivers who have a huge fanbase, may have been available and should gain support from Liberty Media. Simon Pagenaud / Will Power both meet the age criteria and are former champs.
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