The F1 Thread

[Nando]

That's a real shame. They've been a big improvement on some of the shocking teams they've evolved from.

 

[The Bear]

They're still a waste of grid space IMO.

 

[Carrotdude]

That's a real shame. They've been a big improvement on some of the shocking teams they've evolved from.

They actually seemed well run and vaguely competitive at times, a bit of investment and who knows but this year was always going to be harder with the new regs favouring aerodynamics.

 

[Kenny]

Wehrlein to drive for Sauber next season

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Wehrlein to drive for Sauber next season

Reading the article I presume that if he does well this season, then Mercedes will be looking to sign him.

 

[Kenny]

Bottas confirmed as the new Merc driver and Massa returns from his long retirement at Williams

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

So I think that rather puts the kibosh on Frank's theory above. No way Hamilton or Toto's mate Vallteri are moving for Wehrlein.

 

[Kenny]

If Pascal has a good couple of seasons he is a potential replacement for Lewis when he finally retires or fancies a new challenge himself

 

[Nando]

I'd be surprised if Bottas is on more than a one year deal.

Toto has been making strong remarks about the opportunities in the 2018 market, with Vettel and Alonso both potentially available.

 

[Tredman]

Sound like there could be some good changes coming to F1, I particularly liked this:

hrough all this, Ecclestone has acted as if he does not care - if a race in Europe won't pay the fees he wants, he has usually said, he'll find one elsewhere.

There's usually a controversial regime wanting to stump up a wad of cash to host an F1 race.

Liberty want to end this. They see the historic European races - Britain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, for example - as a key aspect of F1 and one they have to nurture and cherish.

They recognise that Europe is F1's core market, where most of its TV audience is, and they want the races there to be the centrepiece of the 'new F1', one that has a visible link to a heritage it treasures.

And this

Ecclestone....and senior sources in F1 say they believe that even if he does not go this week, they expect his departure to happen within a month.

Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38679158

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

He's gone!

Fuck off Bernie.

 

[Tredman]

Get in! Great news, with any luck there'll be a truth and reconciliation style council to get back all the cash he's squirrelled away over the years.

 

[The Bear]

Hopefully this means chreaper deals for the historic races. We can't keep losing them to shite like Azerbijahn

 

[Kenny]

Ross Brawn to be managing director of motorsports for Liberty

Expecting to announce who will look after the commerical side of things. (Looks like ex -ESPN executive Sean Bratches will have that gig)

So instantly Liberty change how F1 will work. Previously everything was decided by Little Bern and now there will be someone with Commercial knowledge and someone who knows the racing side of it with Chase Carey signing it all off.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I imagine this was the kind of scene when Liberty told Bernie it was all over:

Brawn's involvement could be massive - he isn't going to settle for processional racing or 1-2 teams flying off into the sunset every GP.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I imagine this was the kind of scene when Liberty told Bernie it was all over:

Brawn's involvement could be massive - he isn't going to settle for processional racing or 1-2 teams flying off into the sunset every GP.

Which were the reasons many people turned away from F1. This change can only be beneficial to the sport.

 

[Tredman]

I imagine this was the kind of scene when Liberty told Bernie it was all over:

Brawn's involvement could be massive - he isn't going to settle for processional racing or 1-2 teams flying off into the sunset every GP.

I'd hope not, but he was certainly happy with it for at least 7 years.

 

[The Bear]

Well Carey has pretty much confirmed they won't be lowering the fees for each race, so I think some will continue to struggle. He talks about making them more profitable but we'll see what that actually translates to.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Whispers around that VW are looking at joining up now Bernie has done one. Would be under the Lamborghini brand.

 

[Nando]