The F1 Thread

[FrankMunro-371]

No issue with Lewis doing that. Everybody on the grid would have done the same in the circumstances. Serious steel from Nico to not lose his concentration though.

Agreed. His only chance of winning the title was for the pack to catch up and overtake Rosberg. It might have been a little naughty, but the title was at stake.

 

[Carrotdude]

Absolutely fine from Lewis and fair play to Rosberg, did everything he needed to in the last 4 races. Fact is though that he and everyone else knows he's been unbelievably lucky to win the championship.

 

[Nando]

Gasly won the GP2 title with Giovanazzi second. Obviously Gasly has to move to pastures new, but Prema have taken in two young Ferrari drivers (Leclerc and Fuoco) so unless Gio is moving within GP2, he may well be on his way to Sauber or Manor.

 

[Carrotdude]

Well there's still 3 spots open technically. Still talk that Wehrlein may end up at sauber instead of manor. Talk today that Manor will be bought out and bring Gutierrez in as one of their drivers.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

No German Grand Prix next year. That is a surprise.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

On the cards to be honest - the Nürburgring is completely shot financially and Hockenheim can only afford to host in alternate years now realistically.

It would of course be nice if the circuits chosen were based on heritage and suitability for racing rather than what size of hosting fee they can pony up, but Bernie's gonna Bern.

 

[Nando]

Well there's still 3 spots open technically. Still talk that Wehrlein may end up at sauber instead of manor. Talk today that Manor will be bought out and bring Gutierrez in as one of their drivers.

Merc also want Gio to join their young drivers programme.

 

[Kenny]

Rosberg retires!!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Wow. Not sure what to make of that at all.

 

[Kenny]

Sounds like he feels he can't do anymore and will retire at the very top.

 

[Kenny]

Fernando Alonso phoning his agent about now....

 

[Tredman]

Wow! WTF?

One of my boys will be gutted he loves Nico

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I suppose it was always unlikely he was ever going to win a title again. And he's never needed to race anyway, daddy's boy that he is.

Who's going to take the Merc seat? Danny R is who I'd go for.

 

[Kenny]

Who's going to take the Merc seat? Danny R is who I'd go for.

Have a feeling they will throw everything at getting Max

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Well that will stir the grid up a touch! Ready for the unholy scramble for that Merc place then.

 

[Tredman]

I think they'll stick in Wehrlein - another good german driver, but not at Lewis's level quite yet, Merc might be happy with a less competitive relationship

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I imagine Alonso is looking at a possible buy out clause. Not sure Toto would want to deal with him and Lewis though.

 

[Trips]

I'd be chucking cash at Verstappen.

Surprising call from Rosberg. Conspiracy theories will be out soon that Mercedes knew so manufactured his title win

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Meh, he's not really going to have a legacy as champion anyway. Everyone knows what he is.

 

[Tuco]

TBH he isn't half the driver Hamilton is. I'd love to see him up against Vettel or Alonso. We would see who really is the best then.