Yeah he's basically dead to me now. He has the girliest laugh :D
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Yeah he's basically dead to me now. He has the girliest laugh :D
I'm glad I'm not the only one disappointed in Norris's treatment of Monster Munch. I don't live in the UK anymore and miss them so much, he doesn't know he's born.
Silly season begins:
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ricciardo-lined-up-as-ferraris-b-plan-just-in-case/
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ricciardo-lined-up-as-ferraris-b-plan-just-in-case/
Silly season is in full effect. Thus far I've read rumors about Vettel looking to return to Red Bull. Nico Hulkenburg being eyed as a replacement of Gasly by Red Bull (would be conflicting). Ferrari looking at Ricciardo and Bottas as a replacement for Vettel. Ocon getting a seat at Renault.
I'd actually like the idea of Vettel leaving the toxic environment and general strategic incompetence of Ferrari behind to return to his old team. I'd like to see him bring the fight to Max. It would certainly be a great driver lineup. But I simply can't see that happening. I'd sooner see him leave the sport behind all together.
I think it's always better to quote the original article, rather than an article about someone else's article, if only because it allows people to reflect on the source:
I think we can make that comparison though.
With Verstappen that killer instinct was apparent straight away.
He came in and started rocking the boat straight away.
I don't see that to the same level with Leclerc tbh
Oh yeah I agree that Max hit the ground running but, to play devil's advocate, how many times has LeClerc beem given the shaft through no fault of his own this season?
EDIT: I'm not saying they're comparable drivers as Verstappen could be miles better, I just think that LeClerc has had a much rougher start than Max.
True, I was shook when he disgarded the monster munch like that.
Silly season indeed my friends. No reason for Vettel to leave, the only step up would be Mercedes but they learned in 2016 how they don't want a second driver who's fast enough to compete with the first. Going to Red Bull to snag the occasional win here and there is not quite a change, at least with Ferrari he fought for titles, plus Red Bull is not gonna want to taint their past (Vettel if he gets beaten by Verstappen) or their future (Verstappen if he gets beaten by Vettel). Leclerc is doing well and he's been dreaming of Ferrari (plus there's the Bianchi connection), no chance he's leaving anytime soon if the team is in anywhere near a good shape (and as much as people here love to mock 'em, they've been consistently up there fighting for podiums and wins even on their worst seasons for decades now).
I wonder if it is random and not replacing the second driver, because I joined McLaren and replaced Carlos Sainz. Surely he is first driver for McLaren, right?
Retirement, according to the article. He's recently married, disillusioned with the sport, not at a team that can win the championship, etc. etc. Not likely, but something Ferrari would want to be prepared for.
I've read that, and honestly it seems far-fetched. Nobody but Mercedes can win the title right now and aside from a couple drivers there's like Hamilton (winning most races), Verstappen (hyped like crazy and often imune to penalties) or Kubica (he must be in heaven considering his F1 career seemed over years ago) there probably aren't many drivers satisfied with the state of F1. But you know, we've seen stranger things happen. Raikkonen retired after less than 10 years in the sport, then came back and did almost as many years as he did before getting out. Anything can happen I suppose, but I don't see Vettel retiring anytime soon.
Can't see Hamilton going anywhere unless they have a dominant car if he's one title away from matching the record
Not sure if Hamilton is even that interested in Ferrari - even as a pity drive towards the end of his career.
Pretty sure it was mostly about getting out of Red Bull where he was destined to be a #2 driver. He got paid at Renault, and he will likely get some pretty good pickings at a top team when a slot becomes available. Even back at RedBull if Verstappen takes off.
If he did it's back fired as he certainly not at the front of the queue for either of those seats.
I doubt he's first pick at Merc, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's up there for Ferrari.
I mean we're literally talking about an article claiming he's on Ferrari's shortlist to replace Vettel if he moves on. His competition is Bottas.
Oh man I'd shit myself if Danny got a Ferrari seat. Not only because I'm a ridiculous fan, but to see a Red Bull pairing back together at a different team would be amazing. And to see what happens to Vettel. I immediately poopoo the idea tho. Though the tides are changing, it's still not in Ferrari's wheelhouse to run two potential number 1 drivers.
I don't see Ric leaving until after next season at the earliest.
I don't see Ric leaving until after next season at the earliest.
Apparently he has a clause in his Renault contract that allows him to leave in 2020 if he gets an offer from Mercedes or Ferrari (specifically).
You really think Leclerc is faster than DannyRic? One's a proven race winner, the other one got passed 3 laps before the end of the race the last last GP. Riccardo is a safe bet for any team, We haven't seen anything special from Leclerc yet.
No shit? That would be a hell of a sunken cost for Renault if that happened. Well, I guess I cross my fingers for the guy then... could see him being a Rosberg-esque foil for Lewis.
Naw, Vettel could possibly have a say in who his team mate is, or perhaps Ferrari didn't want to pay the money that Renault offered, or some other reasons.
Unless they thought he was faster, but it would cause big problems having Vettel and Ricciardo as teammates again.
What is the green supposed to actually represent? Because it doesn't seem to actually line up with the bodywork in most of the pictures.
Jesus christ Renault what is u doing bb
He'll have won 3 in a row, 5 in 6 years and be one behind Schumacher with a good couple of years left in him at the top. Win a couple with Ferrari and he'll be outright top as well as having done it with the 3 best teams in the sport. You know he'd love that shit.
I may live in a bubble but after Mercedes, Ferrari has been the strongest team in this era. Second best car of the previous era as well, winning a title and narrowly missing out on two on the one before too. If Ferrari would be a "pity drive", I wonder what other teams would be.
Tbf he would've won Bahrain by a mile if his engine hadn't fallen apart.
Wow. Such realism.
I'm waiting to play F1 2019 (it'll probably be on Game Pass soon enough like the previous two games), but they still have this "realistic career" in which the only management you do is replying to one out of 3 pre-made answers? They really need to step up their game if that's the case :\
Mercedes to release Ocon?
Couple of things I take from that. Firstly that Bottas knows he's on borrowed time with Mercedes if he doesn't pick up. Secondly that if anyone wants Ocon then they're going to be paying a premium for him. Could last years failed Renault move be back on the cards?
Couple of things I take from that. Firstly that Bottas knows he's on borrowed time with Mercedes if he doesn't pick up. Secondly that if anyone wants Ocon then they're going to be paying a premium for him. Could last years failed Renault move be back on the cards?
Never thought of that but that could actually happen if the rumours about Ricciardo's contract are true.
"Valtteri, we've got some good news and some bad news. The good is that we've got you a present.........."
He's been under a lot more scrutiny than any other driver since he's joined F1.
The press melts down whenever he utters one word wrong.
I could see OCO move to Renault to replace HUL, who in turn will take GAS' spot.
As a Ferrari fan, I would be absolutely thrilled to see Lewis in the red car. I've got no shame.
To be honest, Hamilton got more scrutiny between McLaren and Mercedes than any driver at Ferrari did in this century.
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