The 2014 Formula One Season
Posted by madotter
Part of it comes from being young and/or new to the sport and relatively immature. Some of it is more visible like you say through the rise of the interweb and social networking but ultimately it's just down to morons being morons. And ofcourse morons are even more moronic when they can group up with other morons.
loque Wrote:
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> I do think Massa still has a lot to give.
>
> He has out-qualified Alonso five times in the last
> six races (if Brundle is correct). That's quite
> impressive.
Perhaps. but points aren't given out for what goes on Saturdays.. and it's on Sunday where he is still losing out.
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> I do think Massa still has a lot to give.
>
> He has out-qualified Alonso five times in the last
> six races (if Brundle is correct). That's quite
> impressive.
Perhaps. but points aren't given out for what goes on Saturdays.. and it's on Sunday where he is still losing out.
There will be no further investigation into the incident.
Races: 163 - Wins: 23 - Pole Positions: 24 - Fastest Laps: 22
Season 9: Constructors' Champions
Races: 163 - Wins: 23 - Pole Positions: 24 - Fastest Laps: 22
Season 9: Constructors' Champions
Wrong thread guys... should be in the Abu Dhabi GP thread 
I hear the Quantum deal is "Secured" meaning Hulkenberg should be confirmed soon, all being well!
I hear the Quantum deal is "Secured" meaning Hulkenberg should be confirmed soon, all being well!
Apparentley Quantum is owned by a Pakistani fraudster... :/
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I actually want to see Maldonado get the Lotus drive - it could transform him as a driver to get another season in a good car.
I also think Massa could do worse than take a year out with a view to coming back(and maybe getting a better drive than anything that's available to him right now) in 2015.
I also think Massa could do worse than take a year out with a view to coming back(and maybe getting a better drive than anything that's available to him right now) in 2015.
He's a tad dodgy, but no more than Lux or Lopez, they're businessmen after all.
I'm really excited by the prospect of Hulk and Grosjean at *Lotus* next year.
I expect with Quantum seemingly certain to come in now we'll see a name change.
Races: 163 - Wins: 23 - Pole Positions: 24 - Fastest Laps: 22
Season 9: Constructors' Champions
I'm really excited by the prospect of Hulk and Grosjean at *Lotus* next year.
I expect with Quantum seemingly certain to come in now we'll see a name change.
Races: 163 - Wins: 23 - Pole Positions: 24 - Fastest Laps: 22
Season 9: Constructors' Champions
So it is said though not seemingly officially announced that the Quantum Lotus deal is done and Boullieur has been told in no un-certain terms to go right ahead and sign the Hulk. This is enticing news if it's true.
This could leave Maldonaldo wafting his cash in Force India's direction which would be harsh news for Di Resta because Sutil is hinting that the sponsors he provides have secured him his contract extension.
So if Hulkenberg is on his way to Enstone what does that leave us with?
Force India
Sutil is reportedly safe, they probably want to keep Di Resta as well which considering that the team were not so long ago boasted about the investment being made would actually make some degree of sense. But the likes of Maldonaldo, Chilton and Massa are likely to be able to take more money to the team. I suspect that Calado will get a full season as test and reserve next year.
Sauber
Sirotkin is confirmed but is still reliant on daddy's business colleagues not renegading on the deal, that and gaining his super license of course. If Hulkenberg does indeed leave then Monisha may well have to start fluttering her eyelids in Maldonaldo's direction. Although I also have a gut feeling that Petrov may have put together a useful portfolio of sponsors as well.
Williams
Maldonado is reportedly trying to desert and the team are seemingly trying to ease the way for him. The most persistent consensus is that Massa has his foot in the door. No word has been said on Bottas. I think the team will want to give him a chance in a hopefully more competitive Williams which I would welcome. Other than that I'd suggest making a concession on the Merc partnership and giving Sam Bird whirl (That won't happen for so many reasons).
Caterham
Can't decide between drivers with large wallets or drivers who know how to drive. They want to put Kovlainen back in the car but don't know if they can afford it. The rate it's going they're going to decide via a wheel of fortune. 'Spin the wheel... annnnnnnnnnd it's Pic joined by ???
Marussia
Bianchi has long since been confirmed, which was probably helped along (however much it's denied) by the Ferrari engine deal. But will they also hold on to Chilton and his pocket money or take a punt on Kevin Magussen to appease McLaren?
This could leave Maldonaldo wafting his cash in Force India's direction which would be harsh news for Di Resta because Sutil is hinting that the sponsors he provides have secured him his contract extension.
So if Hulkenberg is on his way to Enstone what does that leave us with?
Force India
Sutil is reportedly safe, they probably want to keep Di Resta as well which considering that the team were not so long ago boasted about the investment being made would actually make some degree of sense. But the likes of Maldonaldo, Chilton and Massa are likely to be able to take more money to the team. I suspect that Calado will get a full season as test and reserve next year.
Sauber
Sirotkin is confirmed but is still reliant on daddy's business colleagues not renegading on the deal, that and gaining his super license of course. If Hulkenberg does indeed leave then Monisha may well have to start fluttering her eyelids in Maldonaldo's direction. Although I also have a gut feeling that Petrov may have put together a useful portfolio of sponsors as well.
Williams
Maldonado is reportedly trying to desert and the team are seemingly trying to ease the way for him. The most persistent consensus is that Massa has his foot in the door. No word has been said on Bottas. I think the team will want to give him a chance in a hopefully more competitive Williams which I would welcome. Other than that I'd suggest making a concession on the Merc partnership and giving Sam Bird whirl (That won't happen for so many reasons).
Caterham
Can't decide between drivers with large wallets or drivers who know how to drive. They want to put Kovlainen back in the car but don't know if they can afford it. The rate it's going they're going to decide via a wheel of fortune. 'Spin the wheel... annnnnnnnnnd it's Pic joined by ???
Marussia
Bianchi has long since been confirmed, which was probably helped along (however much it's denied) by the Ferrari engine deal. But will they also hold on to Chilton and his pocket money or take a punt on Kevin Magussen to appease McLaren?
gav Wrote:
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> I'm struggling to understand why the Lotus seat
> for 2014 is seen as such a prize. They've been
> haemorrhaging key personnel and money over the
> past year. There's a relatively large change in
> regulations next year and I don't have the
> confidence that they've had the resources to
> commit to the new car to the extent they'd have
> liked. I can only see them going backwards next
> year.
This.
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> I'm struggling to understand why the Lotus seat
> for 2014 is seen as such a prize. They've been
> haemorrhaging key personnel and money over the
> past year. There's a relatively large change in
> regulations next year and I don't have the
> confidence that they've had the resources to
> commit to the new car to the extent they'd have
> liked. I can only see them going backwards next
> year.
This.
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They've lost James Allisson to Ferrari and possibly a few others as well but they're still a team with good strength in depth and they do seem to recover relatively well from their lean periods and for that I wouldn't rule them out from being a seriously strong contender next year although equally it doesn't garuntee a good car for them either.
They're not exactly the only team to be having financial difficulties either, the whole mid-field are struggling and Sauber as well had pretty much been on the brink this season.
I don't see the likes of Sauber, Force India, Toro Rosso or Williams really being in position to take their current "part of the big four" status away from them. At the moment the only teams with relatively comfortable finances are Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren. Even Mercedes are only as safe as long as the board decide it's a worthwhile investment.
They're not exactly the only team to be having financial difficulties either, the whole mid-field are struggling and Sauber as well had pretty much been on the brink this season.
I don't see the likes of Sauber, Force India, Toro Rosso or Williams really being in position to take their current "part of the big four" status away from them. At the moment the only teams with relatively comfortable finances are Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren. Even Mercedes are only as safe as long as the board decide it's a worthwhile investment.
It is reported that Kevin Magnussen has moved into pole position to partner Button at McLaren next year which means it could be "adios amigo" to Perez.
Bild (lol) are claiming that Massa to Williams is effectively a done deal. In place of whom, who knows? They say that Petrobras are definitely in for the ride although Massa insists that he isn't a "pay driver".
Lotus and their phantom quantum Pizzeria have yet to officially announce the Hulk, so one can only assume that the apparent dodgyness of quantum is holding up the game and that Maldonaldo still has a good chance of paying off the "Lotus" debt to Kimi.
It is said that Force India has effectively offered the Hulk a drive with open arms (damn you Eddie Jordan) which means bye bye to Di Resta because Sutil brings money so he does.
Silly season seems to be far from over and could yet get a heck of lot sillier.
Bild (lol) are claiming that Massa to Williams is effectively a done deal. In place of whom, who knows? They say that Petrobras are definitely in for the ride although Massa insists that he isn't a "pay driver".
Lotus and their phantom quantum Pizzeria have yet to officially announce the Hulk, so one can only assume that the apparent dodgyness of quantum is holding up the game and that Maldonaldo still has a good chance of paying off the "Lotus" debt to Kimi.
It is said that Force India has effectively offered the Hulk a drive with open arms (damn you Eddie Jordan) which means bye bye to Di Resta because Sutil brings money so he does.
Silly season seems to be far from over and could yet get a heck of lot sillier.
As I expected. Valterri needs to improve his starts, though - atm I can start better than him!!
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