Discussion
Bradgate said:
Kubica 1.2s slower than Russell on the benchmark track. Ouch.
How much longer can Williams justify keeping him in the seat?
Just as long as his funding keeps coming in, or no one else turns up with more cash!How much longer can Williams justify keeping him in the seat?
It’s a sad end to a once-glorious career. Pay driver in tail-end Charlie car.
Also, in all fairness, Russell is also looking like a class act in the wrong car.
rdjohn said:
Just as long as his funding keeps coming in, or no one else turns up with more cash!
I doubt that Williams will be inundated with bids for a drive in their car at the moment, even though it seems to be the only team on the grid where enough cash might get you into an F1 car.RK results are very bad but there is something I don't understand.
He was tested by Williams during whole 2018 and he really wasn't worse than Sirotkin/Stroll. There are various reports, analyses and leaks from F1 experts confirming this. Also he brought to Williams "only" 10m Euro from sponsors. That's really not that much when compared to other drivers which offered better deals, including Sirotkin (15-20m). If Williams knew he was that bad (and they had all the data gathered during 2018) I doubt they would hire RK even if he brought 20m.
He was tested by Williams during whole 2018 and he really wasn't worse than Sirotkin/Stroll. There are various reports, analyses and leaks from F1 experts confirming this. Also he brought to Williams "only" 10m Euro from sponsors. That's really not that much when compared to other drivers which offered better deals, including Sirotkin (15-20m). If Williams knew he was that bad (and they had all the data gathered during 2018) I doubt they would hire RK even if he brought 20m.
I don't think it's a case of RK being 'bad' at driving, but Stroll and Sirotkin might not be the best benchmarks in the world. Even if his disability isn't affecting his driving, you've got to think that he's still a bit rusty when it comes to competition after so long out f the sport. I just think the GR is actually very good, and I imagine that if Stroll were still with the team that we wouldn't be saying the same about his performances.
Lebo44 said:
RK results are very bad but there is something I don't understand.
He was tested by Williams during whole 2018 and he really wasn't worse than Sirotkin/Stroll. There are various reports, analyses and leaks from F1 experts confirming this. Also he brought to Williams "only" 10m Euro from sponsors. That's really not that much when compared to other drivers which offered better deals, including Sirotkin (15-20m). If Williams knew he was that bad (and they had all the data gathered during 2018) I doubt they would hire RK even if he brought 20m.
It could just be that GR is particularly good, not that RK is slow.He was tested by Williams during whole 2018 and he really wasn't worse than Sirotkin/Stroll. There are various reports, analyses and leaks from F1 experts confirming this. Also he brought to Williams "only" 10m Euro from sponsors. That's really not that much when compared to other drivers which offered better deals, including Sirotkin (15-20m). If Williams knew he was that bad (and they had all the data gathered during 2018) I doubt they would hire RK even if he brought 20m.
Tyre Smoke said:
Surely then, despite the injured come good moniker and publicity, Williams would have put some sort of performance clause in his contract? So they can offload him and bring in say, Sirotkin and his cash?
They walked out in a bad way. But the RK situation is now embarrassing for both parties. Lebo44 said:
I like watching george onboards very forceful of the car lots of small micro adjustments mid corner, seems to have better traction coming out of the corners.I’ll have a look at the telematics of that lap. Get the corner speeds.
RK very smooth, visibly slower at landmarks eg (bridge).
Would be interesting to see what there tyres look like..
Lebo44 said:
Russell had a clean lap whereas Kubica had to deal with traffic?exelero said:
According to the Swedish Viasat channel, RK on the way out, to be replaced by Latifi. Rumour only though, I can't find the link
They will take whoever brings the most money, either by direct sponsor or indirect sponsorship interest. They will take the money, one way or another. Whoever drives, it will make no difference in the Williams points haul. No driver is capable of dragging that car from stone dead last.
TheDeuce said:
They will take whoever brings the most money, either by direct sponsor or indirect sponsorship interest.
They will take the money, one way or another. Whoever drives, it will make no difference in the Williams points haul. No driver is capable of dragging that car from stone dead last.
Regardless of money would anyone want to be or benefit from being in the Williams this season? Just seems like a waste of a few million quid. They will take the money, one way or another. Whoever drives, it will make no difference in the Williams points haul. No driver is capable of dragging that car from stone dead last.
TheDeuce said:
exelero said:
According to the Swedish Viasat channel, RK on the way out, to be replaced by Latifi. Rumour only though, I can't find the link
They will take whoever brings the most money, either by direct sponsor or indirect sponsorship interest. They will take the money, one way or another. Whoever drives, it will make no difference in the Williams points haul. No driver is capable of dragging that car from stone dead last.
Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff