The Official F1 2019 silly season *contains speculation*
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thegreenhell said:
R5L saying that Williams have tested several different drivers in their simulator, and now realise that their decision to use pay drivers was wrong, which is why they're going for talent over money next year.
In other news, scientists have conducted an extensive investigation into ursine defaecation, with emphasis on arboreal locations, and have reached a somewhat easily-predicted conclusion. 
Just going back to Rich Energy - apparently things with Williams were at the stage where the contract was drawn up, was due to be signed at Austen last week, and there had been assurances that they were not talking to anyone else, Press Releases written, and then suddenly the announcement was made that they had gone with Haas.
It's a pity, as Williams could really have done with a big-money Title Sponsor.
It's a pity, as Williams could really have done with a big-money Title Sponsor.
r11co said:
HustleRussell said:
I have seen an advert on TV for BWT.
Aren't they just a rival to Brita?Clockwork Cupcake said:
Just going back to Rich Energy - apparently things with Williams were at the stage where the contract was drawn up, was due to be signed at Austen last week, and there had been assurances that they were not talking to anyone else, Press Releases written, and then suddenly the announcement was made that they had gone with Haas.
It's a pity, as Williams could really have done with a big-money Title Sponsor.
I didn't pay much attention to this so what's the story, are they going to be part of Haas or is Rich Energy a single sponsor? It's a pity, as Williams could really have done with a big-money Title Sponsor.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
thegreenhell said:
R5L saying that Williams have tested several different drivers in their simulator, and now realise that their decision to use pay drivers was wrong, which is why they're going for talent over money next year.
In other news, scientists have conducted an extensive investigation into ursine defaecation, with emphasis on arboreal locations, and have reached a somewhat easily-predicted conclusion. RichB said:
I didn't pay much attention to this so what's the story, are they going to be part of Haas or is Rich Energy a single sponsor?
Rich Energy are a Title Sponsor. In other words, their sponsorship is sufficient for their name to be added to to the name of the team, and to dictate the overall colour scheme of the car. Apparently Haas accepted significantly less money for this than the Williams deal. So it looks like Williams were effectively gazumpted.
thegreenhell said:
Well of course we all knew that all along, but Williams themselves now seem to be admitting it.
In fairness to Williams, the economic reality of their situation probably left them little choice. The trouble is that it is a downward spiral - not enough money forces pay drivers, who don't perform, which makes the team less attractive to sponsors and also doesn't bring in the 'cash for points' the next year, which means they have even less money, so are more dependent on pay drivers, and so the cycle repeats. It's rather sad to see a once-great team in such a situation.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
Just going back to Rich Energy - apparently things with Williams were at the stage where the contract was drawn up, was due to be signed at Austen last week, and there had been assurances that they were not talking to anyone else, Press Releases written, and then suddenly the announcement was made that they had gone with Haas.
It's a pity, as Williams could really have done with a big-money Title Sponsor.
I don't know what it is, but something about Rich Energy makes me think that Williams have actually dodged a bullet.It's a pity, as Williams could really have done with a big-money Title Sponsor.
Vaud said:
DanielSan said:
Merc won't be funding Ocon's drive, Williams have already said they can only get him in the car if they can find a sponsor to cover the costs.
Discounted engine + some informal advisory?What a disaster Williams are this year. To think that in 2014 they were clear third in the WCC with a venerable driver, a shining new star and a brand new title sponsor, how quickly things can change.
One thing that Ocon might think about is that it can hardly do his stock any damage to be smashing his team mate week in week out on the world stage. But then he might be in the position of actually needing a large income to service his debts.
Edited by glazbagun on Saturday 27th October 11:46
glazbagun said:
Vaud said:
DanielSan said:
Merc won't be funding Ocon's drive, Williams have already said they can only get him in the car if they can find a sponsor to cover the costs.
Discounted engine + some informal advisory?What a disaster Williams are this year. To think that in 2014 they were clear third in the WCC with a venerable driver, a shining new star and a brand new title sponsor, how quickly things can change.
One thing that Ocon might think about is that it can hardly do his stock any damage to be smashing his team mate week in week out on the world stage. But then he might be in the position of actually needing a large income to service his debts.
Edited by glazbagun on Saturday 27th October 11:46
Danny Ric doesn't see the point in driving the RB at the next two races https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-helpl...
carl_w said:
Danny Ric doesn't see the point in driving the RB at the next two races https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-helpl...
I don't really blame him, tbh.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff