The Official F1 2019 silly season *contains speculation*
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ghost83 said:
If Kimi is prepared to drive the sauber I’m shocked McLaren didn’t try to nab him or if they did why he didn’t accept and partner Norris
Sainz is more for the long term future of McLaren where Kimi would be 1 or 2 seasons at most leaving McLaren looking for a new driver quicker than they had hoped.thebigmacmoomin said:
Sainz is more for the long term future of McLaren where Kimi would be 1 or 2 seasons at most leaving McLaren looking for a new driver quicker than they had hoped.
McLaren have always made a big thing of having a WDC in the team and the need of one to attract sponsorship. Maybe this signals a deeper change in their philosophy, but Kimi would have fit in with it even if only for a couple of years. After that, there are so many people out of contract due they would have had a much wider pick.HustleRussell said:
I don't know why they felt compelled to boot Vandoorne out, their problem is clearly the car not the drivers. I hope Sainz and Norris aren't so unceremoniously dumped on the heap because they can't make the dog turd look good enough.
Alonso manages to out-qualify him every time, sometimes by a huge margin. Driving the same car.Dermot O'Logical said:
Nampahc Niloc said:
cuprabob said:
housen said:
7mm per yr vs 30m on fernando is cheap
Apart from this year, I understand Honda were paying Fred's salary.HustleRussell said:
I don't know why they felt compelled to boot Vandoorne out, their problem is clearly the car not the drivers. I hope Sainz and Norris aren't so unceremoniously dumped on the heap because they can't make the dog turd look good enough.
I suspect the simple answer is lots and lots of data suggesting that he is not fast enough.In the same car, he was clearly nowhere near Fernando. I guess that on the simulator he is slower than the new kids, who will eventually be McLaren’s future - if, they do eventually have a half decent car.
It is a tough world out there with too few seats for drivers without cash. Vandoorne has had his moment. I am not sure that Zak’s time will be very long either.
Am I right in thinking that Mr Norris Sr isn't exactly short of a few quid? I believe that young Lando's passage through the junior ranks was somewhat eased by complete car rebuilds between events, private circuit hire for testing, etc...
So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
Dermot O'Logical said:
Am I right in thinking that Mr Norris Sr isn't exactly short of a few quid? I believe that young Lando's passage through the junior ranks was somewhat eased by complete car rebuilds between events, private circuit hire for testing, etc...
So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
He's been a McLaren young driver since his days in British F3 I believe So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
thebigmacmoomin said:
Sainz is more for the long term future of McLaren where Kimi would be 1 or 2 seasons at most leaving McLaren looking for a new driver quicker than they had hoped.
Another brain dead decision from Mclaren in my book. When they picked Sainz (and I accept negotiations had probably been ongoing for a while), Perez and/or Ocon were available, hardly a shock that Räikkönen became available, George Russell is looking for a seat. Sainz wasn't good enough for Red Bull or Renault but he's the long term future for Mclaren? They're a bloody shambles at the minute and I (sadly) can't see the current management team sorting that out.Dermot O'Logical said:
Am I right in thinking that Mr Norris Sr isn't exactly short of a few quid? I believe that young Lando's passage through the junior ranks was somewhat eased by complete car rebuilds between events, private circuit hire for testing, etc...
So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
Mclaren have given him backing since winning the Mclaren Autosport award, but there is a lot of family cash that’s assisted with extra testing/prep. Sniff Petrol put it bluntly but not inaccurately saying he’s a Lance Stroll with talent So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
DanielSan said:
Dermot O'Logical said:
Am I right in thinking that Mr Norris Sr isn't exactly short of a few quid? I believe that young Lando's passage through the junior ranks was somewhat eased by complete car rebuilds between events, private circuit hire for testing, etc...
So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
Mclaren have given him backing since winning the Mclaren Autosport award, but there is a lot of family cash that’s assisted with extra testing/prep. Sniff Petrol put it bluntly but not inaccurately saying he’s a Lance Stroll with talent So is it not beyond the realms of possibility that cash-strapped McLaren might have had their palms crossed with silver at a time when, struggling for sponsorship and having a Renault engine deal to pay for, the appearance of a promising young driver with backing might have swayed their judgement?
Norfolkit said:
Another brain dead decision from Mclaren in my book. When they picked Sainz (and I accept negotiations had probably been ongoing for a while), Perez and/or Ocon were available, hardly a shock that Räikkönen became available, George Russell is looking for a seat. Sainz wasn't good enough for Red Bull or Renault but he's the long term future for Mclaren? They're a bloody shambles at the minute and I (sadly) can't see the current management team sorting that out.
But he's Nando's mate. I don't know why that should matter, but apparently it does.Dermot O'Logical said:
Nampahc Niloc said:
cuprabob said:
housen said:
7mm per yr vs 30m on fernando is cheap
Apart from this year, I understand Honda were paying Fred's salary.carinaman said:
Dermot O'Logical said:
Nampahc Niloc said:
cuprabob said:
housen said:
7mm per yr vs 30m on fernando is cheap
Apart from this year, I understand Honda were paying Fred's salary.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff