Haas chose Russia’s Nikita Mazepin
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Interesting looking guy.
As much as I'd love to see all 20 seats taken by the top drivers in the world, it never has and never will be like that. Without the Mazepin & Strolls of the world the F1 grid would be much smaller, no RP, possibly no Hass, would Williams have survived without Latifi & Strolls cash? We should be thankful for that I suppose.
As much as I'd love to see all 20 seats taken by the top drivers in the world, it never has and never will be like that. Without the Mazepin & Strolls of the world the F1 grid would be much smaller, no RP, possibly no Hass, would Williams have survived without Latifi & Strolls cash? We should be thankful for that I suppose.
DanielSan said:
aston80 said:
Another Latithi...... great
He's a better driver than Latifi from the small bit of him I've seen. He's been pretty quick in F2. Didn't he finish 2nd last year in the championship? Cash or not no driver is a mug if they're managing that wibble cb said:
DanielSan said:
aston80 said:
Another Latithi...... great
He's a better driver than Latifi from the small bit of him I've seen. He's been pretty quick in F2. Didn't he finish 2nd last year in the championship? Cash or not no driver is a mug if they're managing that WickerBill said:
When looking at F2 and comparing driver performances people need to remember how many years experience drivers have in the category. Mazepin has been there for a few years now so should be performing better than first year drivers.....(think Latifi was a second year driver in 2019)
It took iirc Palmer 4 attempts to win it. It took Russell just one. End of argument re talent They could have put Perez and Hulk in, both of whom have a very good understanding of what a car needs to do and get along okay as people. Two rookies might be good for the bank balance but historically that strategy doesn't work well from a results and development perspective.
There are those who feel Schumacher junior is the Second Coming but I don't really see it - but maybe that's the old cynic in me showing through.
There are those who feel Schumacher junior is the Second Coming but I don't really see it - but maybe that's the old cynic in me showing through.
Ahonen said:
They could have put Perez and Hulk in, both of whom have a very good understanding of what a car needs to do and get along okay as people. Two rookies might be good for the bank balance but historically that strategy doesn't work well from a results and development perspective.
There are those who feel Schumacher junior is the Second Coming but I don't really see it - but maybe that's the old cynic in me showing through.
They also said they are not developing next years car after Jan, moving to focus on the new regulations for the year after.There are those who feel Schumacher junior is the Second Coming but I don't really see it - but maybe that's the old cynic in me showing through.
So next years basically a write off for the team, might as well take some cash, sit it out and decide what to do for the year after.
Munter said:
They also said they are not developing next years car after Jan, moving to focus on the new regulations for the year after.
So next years basically a write off for the team, might as well take some cash, sit it out and decide what to do for the year after.
Oh I didn't know that. Makes sense, I guess.So next years basically a write off for the team, might as well take some cash, sit it out and decide what to do for the year after.
Kraken said:
Just goes to show that you can't please all the people all the time. There's constant whining from fans about drivers hogging seats and others not getting a chance but when they do they whine about that as well.
That's not quite true though, is it? Fans complain about drivers hogging seats, and those drivers that do get through tend to have rich daddies.What fans want is the best drivers in the world, not the wealthiest. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
sociopath said:
Look at it this way, when he doesn't do well, we might at least get some decent fisticuffs
A couple of people on reddit were talking about him clashing with Verstappen. That would be worth seeing.Someone else mentioned Hamilton, who is built like a brick s
thouse this year. That would be funny as well.Smollet said:
WickerBill said:
When looking at F2 and comparing driver performances people need to remember how many years experience drivers have in the category. Mazepin has been there for a few years now so should be performing better than first year drivers.....(think Latifi was a second year driver in 2019)
It took iirc Palmer 4 attempts to win it. It took Russell just one. End of argument re talent Munter said:
They also said they are not developing next years car after Jan, moving to focus on the new regulations for the year after.
So next years basically a write off for the team, might as well take some cash, sit it out and decide what to do for the year after.
If they can afford to do it that's a wise move, it's a no pressure season for 2 rookie drivers to learn and get upto speed. It will be interesting to see whether the team remains as Haas or whether Mazepin Snr. buys the team for 22 onwards? So next years basically a write off for the team, might as well take some cash, sit it out and decide what to do for the year after.
mat205125 said:
Mark13 said:
I am not sure why people are picking on Perez, who merits a drive in F1.
Any drivers finishing top 6 in a feeder Formula are legitimately in the running for a seat.
IMO the likes of Vettel should be thinking of retirement after his woeful efforts this season.
Quite right ref feeder series. No matter how deep the pockets of your backer, you don't put a foot on the podium with cash alone Any drivers finishing top 6 in a feeder Formula are legitimately in the running for a seat.
IMO the likes of Vettel should be thinking of retirement after his woeful efforts this season.
Lance Stroll performed well enough to qualify for a Superlicence, as, obviously, did Latifi and Mazepin. The FIA learned the lessons of the past, and made sure that drivers in their premier series should have demonstrated their abilities first.
None of which explains Pastor Maldonado, but Superlicence qualification has been tightened up since he last graced the F1 grid.
Jonny_ said:
By all accounts he's an absolute lunatic with a nasty temperament. Should make things interesting, especially if the Haas performs as "well" as it has this season...! Fully expect to see Mazepin and Gunther having a proper sweary set-to in front of the cameras.
I'd much rather have seen Perez get a drive though.
Sounds like a total helmet to be honest.I'd much rather have seen Perez get a drive though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/k4snkn/...
budgie smuggler said:
But apart from being an aggressive, violent, homophobic, racist, sexpest, spoilt kid. He's probably a nice guy right?Munter said:
budgie smuggler said:
But apart from being an aggressive, violent, homophobic, racist, sexpest, spoilt kid. He's probably a nice guy right?.F1 slipping further down the pan...
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