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not so crazy really...wouldnt be the first and only billionaire to own/controlling interest in 2 teams at the same time.
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See we have started a rumor... how long until we see it mentioned in the F1 press... "Stroll rumored to buy controlling interest in Mercedes F1". Maybe we should start a rumor that Stroll is to partner Russell and that both Lewis and Bottas are out. Richard |
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Him and Toto are already business partners in Aston and Merc pulling out to pursue electric...the rumour writes itself really!
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5 Aug 2021, 20:01 (Ref:4065528) | #155 | |
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I’m sure that those who’ve never been nearer to the F1 paddock than their armchairs will be along shortly to tell you what they “know.”
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5 Aug 2021, 20:39 (Ref:4065530) | #156 | |
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We are all entitled to our opinion and a lot of it is gained through knowledge and information. Especially from what is happening in the paddock. So just remember that a lot of so called ‘armchair’ fans are just as informed as those in the paddock and we enjoy a good debate on here
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I dont think merc need a pay driver, they can afford the best.
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8 Aug 2021, 02:18 (Ref:4065783) | #158 | ||
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But JV has been in an F1 paddock.
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With Williams telling the world last week that they don't need to recruit pay drivers any longer I do wonder if there might be two new names over the pit entrances next year.The current non-paying driver presumably moving up the grid.
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Nyck de Vries seems a good shout. F2 champions usually deserve their shot.
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Eh? I don’t think it’s a secret that both current race drivers bring funding.
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Latifi has probably made a better case for saying on the back of his performance in Hungary
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If de Vries comes in, it'd be a decent shout to keep Latifi alongside, if only for a bit of stability while de Vries finds his feet (although I have no doubt the Dutchman would consistantly be the quicker driver). However, if Williams were inclined and able to bring in a Bottas or Hulkenburg, then there'd be less reason to keep Latifi alongside a rookie - unless his Dad ponies up more moolah of course. While Williams may not need pay drivers, that doesn't mean a pay driver is welcome |
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de vries is spectacularly underrated in general. it'd be a shame to lose him from sportscars and formula e, but i'm sure he'd get in a f1 car and be ridiculously good as well.
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Assuming George Russell is indeed going to be a Mercedes driver in 2022, I believe Williams should do their best to sign Bottas as a replacement. Bottas is a very quick, experienced driver who knows the team and would be able to lead it going into the new era. Alfa Romeo should also be looking to sign Bottas, but from his perspective Williams is surely the more attractive prospect going into the future. Latifi has done a decent job for Williams, but if the team really don't need the money then there are better drivers available. I think they should try to get a rookie as the second driver, possibly De Vries, or possibly someone like Zhou from Formula 2. If they can't get Bottas as the first driver, then I would say the next best options would be Hulkenberg or Albon, as Gasly's success for Alpha Tauri suggests that Albon would do a decent job if he returned to Formula 1. I think Kvyat has probably had enough chances in Formula 1 and Williams probably have better drivers available than him.
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I think I'd just have to give up watching in protest if Kvyat finds his way back onto the grid again......
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10 Aug 2021, 12:29 (Ref:4066135) | #168 | |
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To be fair I think Kvyat would be a reasonably safe pair of hands. He has the experience and although he still has the odd incident, they do seem to me to have decreased over the past two years. But there are other good alternatives out there like the Hulk and de Vries
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He's had his time - more than once. How many comebacks should a driver have? It's not as if he's going to bring anything new to a team, is it?
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Fair points. I won’t get upset if he comes back, but you’re right, he’s probably not going to be better than he was before
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Theres plenty of talent in f2 itching for a go. I would rather see fresh blood than recycling Kyviat again.
F1 is the pinnacle, you get a chance you give it your all. If its not good enough you get replaced. I want to see the best, not the pretty good on his best day. This isnt local little league "participation medal" stuff.. "awe give him another chance, he wasnt ready," doesnt work in f1 like it might down the local football field. |
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I would allow A return. Could be your driving style didn't match the designer or team leader and you look far slower or the team doesn't agree with you and your feedback. You're out, go and drive Super Formula, LMP/GT series, etc then return with another team. Great, have the chance to prove the previous was not your best. A third chance? Better be a DAMN good reason you're returning to the field.
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