The Official F1 2020 silly season *contains speculation*
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parabolica said:
thegreenhell said:
... Toto is on record as saying he's promised Ocon a competitive drive next year....
Ah yes, because a promise made in F1 is a promise kept...If Bottas has a strong year it'll give Merc a headache.
Didn't see this thread in March 
One bit of news to update on the list is Jamie Chadwick as a development driver for Williams on the simulator, and part of the Williams driver academy.
https://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/2019/05/jam...
One bit of news to update on the list is Jamie Chadwick as a development driver for Williams on the simulator, and part of the Williams driver academy.
https://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/2019/05/jam...
thegreenhell said:
HTP99 said:
Yep I've been reading similar, he's not happy there and apparently "2 race winning teams" are interested.
Every team on the grid, apart from Haas, are 'race winning'. I bet one of them is Williams.HTP99 said:
Deesee said:
CLC, being hawked about by his management..
Difference of options at the Scuderia, and they do not like being criticised...
Yep I've been reading similar, he's not happy there and apparently "2 race winning teams" are interested. Difference of options at the Scuderia, and they do not like being criticised...
Edited by ajprice on Tuesday 28th May 14:13
REALIST123 said:
thegreenhell said:
HTP99 said:
Yep I've been reading similar, he's not happy there and apparently "2 race winning teams" are interested.
Every team on the grid, apart from Haas, are 'race winning'. I bet one of them is Williams.
Bunch of rumors here...
https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/f1-rumor-...
Vettel considering retiring seem to carry the most weight. I wouldn't be surprised.
I wonder if Ferrari has any options on any leading drivers.
Bottas is out of contract at the end of the year...
https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/f1-rumor-...
Vettel considering retiring seem to carry the most weight. I wouldn't be surprised.
I wonder if Ferrari has any options on any leading drivers.
Bottas is out of contract at the end of the year...
Was thinking about this yesterday; if Vettel does decide he's happy being a 4x WDC and doesn't need to prove anything to anyone so leaves, I reckon Danny Ric might be top of the list.
Bottas is a possibility but if Merc keep him and Danny Ric can't get out of Renault that quickly, I think Perez might sneak a season in with them. He's got ties going back a long way with them and Ferrari do like drivers with plenty of experience.
Bottas is a possibility but if Merc keep him and Danny Ric can't get out of Renault that quickly, I think Perez might sneak a season in with them. He's got ties going back a long way with them and Ferrari do like drivers with plenty of experience.
If Vettel does go, I wonder if they might think they can get Hamilton for the 2021 rule change? If Mercedes continue to dominate until then he's likely to be on 7 WDCs by that point. Will he want to stay where he has the best chance of getting an 8th to put clear air between him and Schumacher or will he want to try to get one with Ferrari while he's still near the top of his game?
kambites said:
If Vettel does go, I wonder if they might think they can get Hamilton for the 2021 rule change? If Mercedes continue to dominate until then he's likely to be on 7 WDCs by that point. Will he want to stay where he has the best chance of getting an 8th to put clear air between him and Schumacher or will he want to try to get one with Ferrari while he's still near the top of his game?
I'd LOVE to see Hamilton do it in a Red CarBluePurpleRed said:
kambites said:
If Vettel does go, I wonder if they might think they can get Hamilton for the 2021 rule change? If Mercedes continue to dominate until then he's likely to be on 7 WDCs by that point. Will he want to stay where he has the best chance of getting an 8th to put clear air between him and Schumacher or will he want to try to get one with Ferrari while he's still near the top of his game?
I'd LOVE to see Hamilton do it in a Red CarRe: the vacant Ferrari seat;
Ricciardo is signed up beyond 2020(?) on major coin. I suppose we're about to find out how much he believes in the medium term prospects for the Renault team.
Bottas could be a good fit (in the Raikkonen mould..?)
Perez could do it.
Grosjean would've been in the frame some years ago but frankly I think he's blown it- can't perform for the full season, bested by Magnusson.
But what about Kvyat? Top team experience, spent 2018 with Ferrari, going well this season with no mistakes?
Ricciardo is signed up beyond 2020(?) on major coin. I suppose we're about to find out how much he believes in the medium term prospects for the Renault team.
Bottas could be a good fit (in the Raikkonen mould..?)
Perez could do it.
Grosjean would've been in the frame some years ago but frankly I think he's blown it- can't perform for the full season, bested by Magnusson.
But what about Kvyat? Top team experience, spent 2018 with Ferrari, going well this season with no mistakes?
Mr_Thyroid said:
Rumours a couple of days ago of a merger between Fiat and Renault "in real life" - what could that mean for their respective teams in the pretend world of F1?
Ferrari Senior Management, Renault PU, Ferrari Front end, Renault rear!!In all seriousness, Ferrari are a separate entity to Fiat, they have some common shareholders, Ferrari F1 sells the brand, no change..
Mr_Thyroid said:
Rumours a couple of days ago of a merger between Fiat and Renault "in real life" - what could that mean for their respective teams in the pretend world of F1?
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